Washington Trust (NASDAQ: WASH) EVP reports stock grant and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC executive Maria N. Janes reported compensation-related stock activity. On April 6, 2026, she received a grant of 1,620 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as an equity award.

On the same date, 732 shares of common stock were withheld at $34.16 per share to cover tax obligations, a non-market disposition. After these transactions, she directly owned 18,286 common shares and held a stock option to buy 2,000 shares at an exercise price of $40.25 per share, expiring on October 18, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Janes Maria N

Role EVP, CAO and Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,620	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	732	$34.16	$25K
holding	Stock Option (right to buy)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,018 shares (Direct); Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Stock grant: 1,620 shares Tax withholding shares: 732 shares Direct holdings after transactions: 18,286 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Stock grant 1,620 shares Common Stock award on April 6, 2026 at $0.00 per share

Tax withholding shares 732 shares Withheld at $34.16 per share to cover tax liability

Direct holdings after transactions 18,286 shares Common Stock directly owned after April 6, 2026 transactions

Stock option exercise price $40.25 per share Stock Option (right to buy) for underlying 2,000 shares

Stock option underlying shares 2,000 shares Common Stock underlying option expiring October 18, 2026

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Stock Option (right to buy), Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, +1 more

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tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

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

""security_title": "Stock Option (right to buy)""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

exercise price financial

""conversion_or_exercise_price": "40.2500""

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

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

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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^*

Janes Maria N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

20 WOODLUND AVENUE

(Street)

WESTERLY RHODE ISLAND 02891

(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)
	EVP, CAO and Controller

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

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	04/06/2026		A		1,620	A	$0	19,018	D
Common Stock	04/06/2026		F		732	D	$34.16	18,286	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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$40.25							10/18/2019	10/18/2026	Common Stock	2,000		2,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact	04/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did WASH executive Maria N. Janes report?

Maria N. Janes reported a grant of 1,620 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock and a tax-related share withholding. The withholding involved 732 shares at $34.16 per share to satisfy tax obligations, reflecting compensation mechanics rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many WASH shares does Maria N. Janes hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Maria N. Janes directly holds 18,286 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock. This figure reflects the net position following a 1,620-share grant and 732 shares withheld to cover taxes, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the WASH Form 4 transaction a market sale or purchase of shares?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market sale or purchase. It reports a 1,620-share stock grant and a 732-share tax-withholding disposition at $34.16 per share, which represents shares withheld for taxes rather than a discretionary trade in the market.

What stock options does Maria N. Janes have according to this WASH filing?

The filing shows Maria N. Janes holds a stock option to buy 2,000 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock. The option has an exercise price of $40.25 per share and an expiration date of October 18, 2026, representing a remaining derivative position.

What role does Maria N. Janes hold at Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH)?

According to the Form 4 data, Maria N. Janes is an officer of Washington Trust Bancorp, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. Her reported equity grant and tax withholding relate to this executive compensation position at the company.