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Washington Trust (NASDAQ: WASH) EVP logs 2,240-share grant and tax withholding

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WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC executive Kathleen A. Ryan received a stock award and related tax withholding was recorded. On April 6, 2026, the EVP and Chief Wealth Management officer acquired 2,240 shares of common stock as a grant at $0.00 per share.

On the same date, 1,015 shares of common stock were withheld at $34.16 per share to satisfy tax obligations, leaving her with 17,127 common shares held directly after these transactions. She also holds stock options covering 2,000 shares at $40.25 expiring on October 18, 2026, and 1,800 shares at $58.05 expiring on October 17, 2027.

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Insider RYAN KATHLEEN A
Role EVP and Chief Wealth Mgmt
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,240 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,015 $34.16 $35K
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,142 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Stock grant 2,240 shares Common Stock grant on April 6, 2026 at $0.00/share
Tax withholding shares 1,015 shares Common Stock withheld for taxes at $34.16/share
Direct holdings after transactions 17,127 shares Common Stock directly owned following April 6, 2026 transactions
Option position 1 2,000 shares at $40.25 Stock Option (right to buy), expires October 18, 2026
Option position 2 1,800 shares at $58.05 Stock Option (right to buy), expires October 17, 2027
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code A is described as "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for common stock."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Transaction code F is shown as a tax-withholding disposition covering exercise price or tax liability."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"The derivative holdings list "Stock Option (right to buy)" with specified exercise prices and expirations."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
RYAN KATHLEEN A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
6 GREEN ACRES DRIVE

(Street)
NARRAGANSETT RHODE ISLAND 02882

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC [ WASH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP and Chief Wealth Mgmt
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/06/2026A2,240A$018,142D
Common Stock04/06/2026F1,015D$34.1617,127D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)$40.2510/18/201910/18/2026Common Stock2,0002,000D
Stock Option (right to buy)$58.0510/17/202010/17/2027Common Stock1,8001,800D
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC EVP Kathleen Ryan report on this Form 4 for WASH?

Kathleen A. Ryan reported receiving a grant of 2,240 WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common shares. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation grant rather than a market purchase, and increased her direct ownership before related tax withholding.

How many WASH shares were withheld for taxes in Kathleen Ryan’s Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 1,015 WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common shares were disposed of as tax withholding. These shares were valued at $34.16 per share, covering tax obligations tied to the equity award, and do not represent an open-market sale decision by the executive.

What is Kathleen Ryan’s direct WASH share ownership after these Form 4 transactions?

After the grant and tax withholding, Kathleen A. Ryan directly owns 17,127 WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common shares. This figure reflects her updated equity position following the award of 2,240 shares and the withholding of 1,015 shares to satisfy associated tax liabilities.

What stock options tied to WASH does Kathleen Ryan hold according to this Form 4?

She holds stock options over 2,000 WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC shares at a $40.25 exercise price expiring October 18, 2026, and options over 1,800 shares at a $58.05 exercise price expiring October 17, 2027, providing additional potential future common stock exposure.

Does this WASH Form 4 show Kathleen Ryan buying or selling shares on the open market?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 2,240 shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 1,015 shares at $34.16 each. It does not report any open-market purchases or sales; the activity is compensation-related and tied to equity award and tax settlement mechanics.