Washington Trust (NASDAQ: WASH) EVP Algiere reports stock grant and tax share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Washington Trust Bancorp executive Dennis L. Algiere reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 22, 2026, he acquired 1,850 shares of common stock at $0 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 18,902 shares. On January 23, 2026, 39 shares were disposed of at $30.17 per share under transaction code F, a form typically used when shares are withheld to cover taxes, leaving him with 18,863 directly owned shares.

He also reports existing stock options to purchase common stock, including 2,100 shares at $48.65 exercisable until October 17, 2029, 2,000 shares at $40.25 until October 18, 2026, and two grants of 1,800 shares each at $54.74 and $58.05 expiring in 2028 and 2027, respectively, all held directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ALGIERE DENNIS L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6 ELM STREET

(Street)

WESTERLY RI 02891

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 Ch Comp Off/Dir Com Affair

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/22/2026		A		1,850	A	$0	18,902	D
Common Stock	01/23/2026		F		39	D	$30.17	18,863	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)	$48.65							10/17/2022	10/17/2029	Common Stock	2,100		2,100	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$40.25							10/18/2019	10/18/2026	Common Stock	2,000		2,000	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$54.74							10/16/2021	10/16/2028	Common Stock	1,800		1,800	D
Stock Option (right to buy)	$58.05							10/17/2020	10/17/2027	Common Stock	1,800		1,800	D

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP (WASH) report for Dennis L. Algiere?

The filing shows that Dennis L. Algiere, an executive officer of Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH), acquired 1,850 shares of common stock on January 22, 2026 at $0 per share and had 39 shares disposed of on January 23, 2026 at $30.17 per share under transaction code F.

How many WASH shares does Dennis L. Algiere own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Dennis L. Algiere directly owns 18,863 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in the WASH Form 4 for January 22, 2026?

On January 22, 2026, transaction code "A" indicates an acquisition of 1,850 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock at $0 per share, typically reflecting an equity award.

What does the transaction code "F" signify in the WASH Form 4 entry on January 23, 2026?

On January 23, 2026, transaction code "F" records a disposition of 39 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock at $30.17 per share, a code commonly used when shares are withheld to cover tax obligations related to equity compensation.

What stock options related to WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP does Dennis L. Algiere hold?

The Form 4 lists several stock option holdings for Dennis L. Algiere, including options to buy 2,100 shares at $48.65 expiring on October 17, 2029, 2,000 shares at $40.25 expiring on October 18, 2026, and two grants of 1,800 shares each at $54.74 and $58.05 expiring on October 16, 2028 and October 17, 2027, all held directly.

What is Dennis L. Algiere’s role at WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP (WASH)?

According to the filing, Dennis L. Algiere is an officer of Washington Trust Bancorp with the title EVP Ch Comp Off/Dir Com Affair, and the Form 4 is filed for him as a single reporting person.