Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) SEVP acquires 32,000 shares in open-market buys

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Washington Trust Bancorp executive James Cannon Brown reported buying 32,000 shares of the company’s common stock in open-market transactions. The purchases on April 23, 2026 were split between 11,903 shares at a weighted average price of $31.5147 and 20,097 shares at a weighted average price of $30.9724.

Following these trades, one line item shows 37,280 shares owned and another shows 25,377 shares owned, each reported as directly held. The filing notes the prices are weighted averages over intraday trading ranges, and that detailed trade breakdowns are available upon request.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 32,000 shares ($997,572)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Brown James Cannon

Role SEVP, Chief Comm'l Banking Off

Bought 32,000 shs ($998K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	20,097	$30.9724	$622K
Purchase	Common Stock	11,903	$31.5147	$375K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,377 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reported price is a weighted average with a range in price from $30.42 to $31.415. The breakdown of actual transactions will be available upon request. The reported price is a weighted average with a range in price from $31.42 to $31.57. The breakdown of actual transactions will be available upon request.

Key Figures

Shares purchased (total): 32,000 shares First purchase size: 11,903 shares First purchase price: $31.5147 per share +4 more

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Shares purchased (total) 32,000 shares Aggregate open-market purchases on April 23, 2026

First purchase size 11,903 shares Open-market common stock purchase on April 23, 2026

First purchase price $31.5147 per share Weighted average price, with trades from $31.42 to $31.57

Second purchase size 20,097 shares Open-market common stock purchase on April 23, 2026

Second purchase price $30.9724 per share Weighted average price, with trades from $30.42 to $31.415

Post-trade holdings (entry 1) 37,280 shares Directly owned common stock after first reported purchase

Post-trade holdings (entry 2) 25,377 shares Directly owned common stock after second reported purchase

Key Terms

open-market purchase, weighted average, Common Stock, non-derivative

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open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

weighted average financial

"The reported price is a weighted average with a range in price"

A weighted average is a way of calculating an overall number when some items matter more than others by giving each item a different level of importance, or weight. Investors use weighted averages to combine figures like prices, returns or earnings so the result reflects the size or significance of each part — like grading a class where a final exam counts more than a quiz, producing a score that better represents true performance.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Brown James Cannon

(Last) (First) (Middle)

15 LOOP ROAD

(Street)

CLINTON CONNECTICUT 06413

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SEVP, Chief Comm'l Banking Off

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/23/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/23/2026		P		20,097	A	$30.9724(1)	25,377	D
Common Stock	04/23/2026		P		11,903	A	$31.5147(2)	37,280	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported price is a weighted average with a range in price from $30.42 to $31.415. The breakdown of actual transactions will be available upon request.

2. The reported price is a weighted average with a range in price from $31.42 to $31.57. The breakdown of actual transactions will be available upon request.

Remarks:

	/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact	04/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did James Cannon Brown report in his latest Form 4 for WASH?

James Cannon Brown reported buying 32,000 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock in open-market transactions. The trades occurred on April 23, 2026 at weighted average prices around $31 per share, and are reported as directly owned holdings.

At what prices did James Cannon Brown buy Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) shares?

He purchased shares at weighted average prices of $31.5147 and $30.9724 per share. The filing notes that each figure reflects multiple trades within price ranges, and that detailed breakdowns of individual executions are available upon request from the reporting person.

How many Washington Trust Bancorp shares did James Cannon Brown own after these trades?

After the reported purchases, one entry shows 37,280 shares owned and another shows 25,377 shares owned, both listed as directly held. These figures reflect the post-transaction holdings associated with each reported group of open-market purchases on April 23, 2026.

What type of transactions did the WASH Form 4 disclose for James Cannon Brown?

The Form 4 discloses open-market purchases of common stock, coded as “P” transactions. Both entries are non-derivative acquisitions of Washington Trust Bancorp shares, reported as direct ownership, with no related derivative exercises or sales shown in this filing.

How many total WASH shares did James Cannon Brown buy in this Form 4?

In aggregate, the filing shows he acquired 32,000 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock. This total comes from two separate open-market purchase entries: 11,903 shares in one transaction group and 20,097 shares in another on April 23, 2026.