Director Lauren States receives 1,596-share restricted stock award at Webster (WBS)

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States Lauren reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP director Lauren States received a grant of 1,596 shares of common stock as restricted stock. The grant was made as a compensation award and did not involve a cash purchase. These restricted shares will vest on the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date, after which there is an additional two-year holding period before they can be freely sold. Following this award, States now directly holds 15,941 shares of Webster Financial common stock, showing a modest increase in her equity stake tied to continued service and long-term alignment with shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider States Lauren

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,596	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,941 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,596 shares Post-transaction holdings: 15,941 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,596 shares Awarded to director Lauren States on May 21, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 15,941 shares Total Webster Financial common stock held directly after grant

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation grant, no cash paid by Lauren States

Vesting period 1 year Restricted stock vests one year after May 21, 2026 grant date

Post-vesting holding period 2 years Additional holding period after vesting of restricted stock

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, holding period, grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock financial

"Reflects a grant of restricted stock made to the reporting person on May 21, 2026"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest financial

"will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

holding period financial

"The restricted stock also has a two-year holding period following the vesting period"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 04:22 PM

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^*

States Lauren

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP

200 ELM STREET

(Street)

STAMFORD

CONNECTICUT

06902

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP [ WBS ]

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)
05/21/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		1,596⁽¹⁾	A	$0	15,941	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects a grant of restricted stock made to the reporting person on May 21, 2026 that will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant. The restricted stock also has a two-year holding period following the vesting period.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradley Larkin, attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Webster Financial (WBS) report for Lauren States?

Webster Financial reported that director Lauren States received a grant of 1,596 shares of restricted common stock. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and increases her direct equity stake in the company.

How many Webster Financial (WBS) shares did Lauren States hold after the grant?

After the restricted stock grant, Lauren States directly held 15,941 shares of Webster Financial common stock. This total reflects her position following the 1,596-share award reported in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What are the vesting terms of Lauren States' Webster Financial (WBS) restricted stock?

The 1,596-share restricted stock grant to Lauren States vests on the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date. After vesting, the shares are still subject to a further two-year holding period before they can be freely sold.

Did Lauren States buy or sell Webster Financial (WBS) shares in the open market?

No open-market trades were reported. The Form 4 shows a grant of 1,596 restricted shares to Lauren States as a compensation award, with no cash purchase price, rather than a discretionary market buy or sell transaction.

What does the two-year holding period mean for Lauren States' WBS restricted stock?

The two-year holding period means that even after the restricted stock vests one year after grant, Lauren States must continue to hold the shares for an additional two years. This structure encourages longer-term share ownership and alignment with Webster Financial shareholders.