Mark Pettie of Webster Financial (WBS) receives 1,596 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pettie Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Webster Financial Corp director Mark Pettie received a grant of 1,596 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock compensation. The award was made on May 21, 2026 as restricted stock.

The shares will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and then be subject to a further two-year holding period. After this grant, Pettie directly holds 35,993 shares of Webster Financial common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Pettie Mark

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,993 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,596 shares Shares owned after grant: 35,993 shares Vesting period: 1 year +2 more

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

Shares owned after grant 35,993 shares Total direct holdings following transaction

Vesting period 1 year Time from May 21, 2026 grant to vesting

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

Grant price $0.0000 per share Compensation award, no purchase price paid

Key Terms

restricted stock, vesting, holding period, Common Stock

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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.

vesting financial

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

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

holding period financial

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

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.

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^*

Pettie Mark

(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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		1,596(1)	A	$0	35,993	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:

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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Mark Pettie report at Webster Financial (WBS)?

Mark Pettie reported receiving a grant of 1,596 shares of Webster Financial common stock. The Form 4 shows this as a restricted stock award made at no purchase price, increasing his direct holdings to 35,993 shares following the transaction.

When do Mark Pettie’s new Webster Financial (WBS) restricted shares vest?

The 1,596 restricted shares granted to Mark Pettie vest one year after the May 21, 2026 grant date. After vesting, the shares remain subject to a two-year holding period, delaying when they can be freely sold or transferred.

What is the holding period on Mark Pettie’s Webster Financial (WBS) restricted stock grant?

The restricted stock has a two-year holding period following vesting. This means that even after the shares vest one year after grant, Pettie must hold them for an additional two years before they become freely tradable under the award’s terms.

How many Webster Financial (WBS) shares does Mark Pettie own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Mark Pettie directly owns 35,993 shares of Webster Financial common stock. This total reflects his holdings following the addition of 1,596 restricted shares awarded on May 21, 2026.

Was Mark Pettie’s Webster Financial (WBS) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 reports a grant/award acquisition, not a market trade. Pettie did not buy or sell shares on the open market; instead, he received 1,596 restricted shares as a compensation-related stock award at no transaction price.