Is this Webster Financial (WBS) Form 4 transaction related to derivatives or stock options?

This Form 4 does not report any derivative or stock option activity. It covers only a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock, specifically a restricted stock grant, and the derivative holdings section in the filing is empty for this reporting person.

Director at Webster Financial (WBS) receives 1,596-share restricted stock grant

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crawford Frederick John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP director Frederick John Crawford received a grant of 1,596 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock. The award was made on May 21, 2026 at no cash cost to him and increased his direct holdings to 3,111 shares.

The restricted stock will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and then be subject to an additional two-year holding period after vesting. This is a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Crawford Frederick John

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,111 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,596 shares Price per share: $0.0000 per share Holdings after transaction: 3,111 shares +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,596 shares Common Stock awarded on May 21, 2026

Price per share $0.0000 per share Reported grant value for restricted stock

Holdings after transaction 3,111 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings post-grant

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

Post-vesting holding period 2 years Holding requirement following 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

"that 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 - 04:10 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Crawford Frederick John

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

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	3,111	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)

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FAQ

What did Webster Financial (WBS) director Frederick John Crawford report on this Form 4?

Frederick John Crawford reported receiving 1,596 shares of Webster Financial Common Stock as a restricted stock grant. The award was granted as compensation, not purchased on the open market, and was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share in the filing.

How many Webster Financial (WBS) shares does Frederick John Crawford hold after this grant?

After the restricted stock grant, Frederick John Crawford directly holds 3,111 shares of Webster Financial Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 1,596 restricted shares alongside any previously held shares, as disclosed in the post-transaction holdings column of the Form 4.

What are the vesting terms of the restricted stock granted to the Webster Financial (WBS) director?

The restricted stock granted to the director will vest on the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date. After vesting, the shares are subject to an additional two-year holding period, limiting the director’s ability to sell them immediately after vesting.

Was there any purchase or sale of Webster Financial (WBS) stock on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchase or sale occurred in this Form 4. The transaction is coded as an “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, reflecting a restricted stock compensation grant rather than a market trade, with a reported price per share of $0.0000.