Director Whiston adds restricted stock at Webster Financial (WBS) with 1,596-share grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Whiston William E. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP director William E. Whiston received a grant of 1,596 shares of restricted common stock as compensation. The award was granted on May 21, 2026 at no cash cost to him and increases his directly held position to 12,962 shares.

According to the footnote, this 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. Separately, 9,666 shares are reported as held indirectly, jointly with his spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Whiston William E.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,962 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 9,666 shares (Indirect, Held Jointly with Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,596 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Direct holdings after grant: 12,962 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,596 shares Grant to director on May 21, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Compensation award, not open-market purchase

Direct holdings after grant 12,962 shares Common stock held directly by Whiston

Indirect joint holdings 9,666 shares Common stock held jointly with spouse

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, holding period, indirect, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"Reflects a grant of restricted stock made to the reporting person"

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."

indirect financial

"ownership_type": "indirect"

Held Jointly with Spouse financial

"nature_of_ownership": "Held Jointly with Spouse""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 04:23 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^*

Whiston William E.

(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	12,962	D
Common Stock								9,666	I	Held Jointly with Spouse

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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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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 William E. Whiston?

Webster Financial reported that director William E. Whiston received 1,596 shares of restricted common stock. The grant was made on May 21, 2026 as a compensation award, not an open-market purchase, and carries specific vesting and holding requirements.

How many Webster Financial (WBS) shares does William E. Whiston hold after this Form 4?

After the grant, William E. Whiston holds 12,962 Webster Financial common shares directly. The filing also shows 9,666 additional shares held indirectly, jointly with his spouse, giving investors a clearer picture of his overall equity exposure in the company.

What are the vesting terms of William E. Whiston’s restricted stock grant at Webster Financial (WBS)?

The 1,596 restricted shares granted to William E. Whiston vest on the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant. After vesting, the award is subject to a further two-year holding period, delaying his ability to freely sell the vested shares.

Was cash paid for the restricted stock granted to William E. Whiston at Webster Financial (WBS)?

No cash was paid for this award. The Form 4 shows 1,596 restricted shares acquired at a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating it is a compensation-related grant or award rather than an open-market stock purchase by the director.

Does the Form 4 for Webster Financial (WBS) show any insider stock sales by William E. Whiston?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by William E. Whiston. It records one acquire-type transaction, a grant of 1,596 restricted shares, plus an entry reflecting 9,666 shares held indirectly with his spouse as a joint holding position.