Director Debra M. Paul adds 1,260 WASHINGTON TRUST (WASH) shares via stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC director Debra M. Paul received a stock grant, increasing her direct ownership. On April 28, 2026, she acquired 1,260 shares of common stock in a grant or award transaction at a reported price of $0.00 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 3,880 shares. This appears to be a routine equity-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Paul Debra M.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,260	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,880 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 1,260 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after grant: 3,880 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 1,260 shares Grant/award acquisition on April 28, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Reported grant price for awarded shares

Shares owned after grant 3,880 shares Total direct common stock holdings post-transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, direct ownership

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

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

direct ownership financial

""ownership_type": "direct""

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^*

Paul Debra M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

14 JASONS GRANT DRIVE

(Street)

CUMBERLAND RHODE ISLAND 02864

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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	04/28/2026		A		1,260	A	$0	3,880	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:

Remarks:

	/s/Kristen L. DiSanto, Attorney-in-Fact	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC (WASH) report for Debra M. Paul?

WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC reported that director Debra M. Paul received a grant or award of 1,260 common shares. The transaction was coded as an acquisition under a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase or sale, and reflects routine equity compensation.

How many WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC (WASH) shares does Debra M. Paul own after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, director Debra M. Paul directly owns 3,880 shares of WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 1,260 shares from the April 28, 2026 grant transaction disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC (WASH) insider transaction a market purchase or sale?

The filing shows a grant/award acquisition of 1,260 shares to director Debra M. Paul at a reported price of $0.00 per share. This indicates compensation-related stock issuance, not an open-market buy or sell transaction executed at prevailing market prices.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC (WASH) Form 4?

In this Form 4, transaction code "A" is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. For Debra M. Paul, it reflects receipt of 1,260 common shares as a stock award, rather than a traditional purchase in the open market for cash consideration.

Is the WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC (WASH) insider transaction held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 identifies Debra M. Paul’s ownership as direct, with the ownership code "D". All 3,880 shares of common stock reported following the April 28, 2026 grant are listed as directly owned, with no indirect holding entities referenced in the disclosed data.