Webster Financial (WBS) Chief Credit Officer granted 8,194 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP Chief Credit Officer Jason A. Soto reported an acquisition of company stock through a compensation grant. He received 8,194 shares of common stock as a time-based restricted stock award at no cash cost, which will vest in three equal installments over the next three years. Following this grant, he directly holds 40,785 common shares and has an additional 1,775.134 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

SOTO JASON A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP

200 ELM STREET

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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	03/11/2026		A		8,194(1)	A	$0	40,785	D
Common Stock								1,775.134	I	401(k) Plan

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. Represents the grant of time-based restricted shares that will vest in three equal installments over the next three years.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradley Larkin, attorney-in-fact	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Jason A. Soto report for WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS)?

Jason A. Soto reported receiving 8,194 shares of WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP common stock as a time-based restricted stock grant. The award carries no cash purchase price and represents equity compensation rather than an open-market buy, according to the Form 4 data and accompanying footnote.

How will Jason A. Soto’s new WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) restricted shares vest?

The 8,194 time-based restricted shares granted to Jason A. Soto will vest in three equal installments over the next three years. This structure spreads the compensation over time, encouraging continued service and aligning his long-term interests with WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP shareholders.

How many WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) shares does Jason A. Soto hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Jason A. Soto directly owns 40,785 WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP common shares. He also has 1,775.134 additional common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, giving him both direct and retirement-plan exposure to the company’s equity.

What role does Jason A. Soto hold at WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS)?

Jason A. Soto is the Chief Credit Officer of WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP. The Form 4 shows he received a time-based restricted stock grant as part of his compensation, reflecting equity-based incentives tied to his executive responsibilities overseeing the company’s credit function.

Was Jason A. Soto’s WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) stock award an open-market purchase?

The reported 8,194 WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP shares were granted at a price of $0.0000 per share as a time-based restricted stock award. This indicates compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and is categorized as a grant or award on the Form 4.