Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) grants 7,777 restricted shares to executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Webster Financial Corp. Head of Consumer Banking James Griffin received a grant of 7,777 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026. These are time-based restricted shares that will vest on the three-year anniversary of the grant date.

After this grant, Griffin directly owns 20,333 shares of Webster Financial common stock. He also has an additional 5,458.775 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting his retirement-plan investment in the company.

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^*

GRIFFIN JAMES MI

(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)
	Head of Consumer Banking

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

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	01/27/2026		A		7,777(1)	A	$0	20,333	D
Common Stock								5,458.775	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 on January 27, 2026, of time-based restricted shares that will vest on the three-year anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradley Larkin, attorney-in-fact	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Webster Financial (WBS) report for James Griffin?

Webster Financial reported that Head of Consumer Banking James Griffin received a grant of 7,777 shares of common stock. These are time-based restricted shares granted on January 27, 2026, increasing his direct ownership to 20,333 shares.

What type of shares were granted to Webster Financial executive James Griffin?

James Griffin received time-based restricted shares of Webster Financial common stock. The grant totaled 7,777 shares and was made on January 27, 2026, with the shares scheduled to vest on the three-year anniversary of the grant date.

When do James Griffin’s newly granted Webster Financial shares vest?

James Griffin’s 7,777 restricted Webster Financial shares will vest on the three-year anniversary of the January 27, 2026 grant date. Vesting over time is designed to align executive incentives with the company’s long-term performance and retention goals.

How many Webster Financial shares does James Griffin own after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, James Griffin directly owns 20,333 Webster Financial common shares. In addition, he has 5,458.775 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, showing both direct and retirement-plan exposure to the company’s stock.

What is James Griffin’s role at Webster Financial (WBS)?

James Griffin serves as Head of Consumer Banking at Webster Financial. His position involves overseeing the company’s consumer-focused banking operations, and the reported restricted stock grant further ties his compensation to Webster Financial’s long-term performance.

How are James Griffin’s indirect Webster Financial holdings reported?

James Griffin’s indirect holdings are reported as 5,458.775 Webster Financial common shares in a 401(k) plan. These shares are classified as indirectly owned, reflecting his beneficial interest through the retirement plan rather than direct stock ownership in his own name.