Webster Financial (WBS) Chief Credit Officer granted 11,666 restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Webster Financial Corp's Chief Credit Officer Jason A. Soto reported an equity award of common stock. On January 27, 2026, he received a grant of 11,666 time-based restricted shares at a stated price of $0 per share, reflecting an incentive award rather than a purchase. According to the filing, these restricted shares will vest on the three-year anniversary of the grant date. Following this award, Soto directly beneficially owns 30,555 shares of Webster Financial common stock and indirectly holds 1,765.361 shares 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)
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		11,666(1)	A	$0	30,555	D
Common Stock								1,765.361	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 Jason A. Soto?

Jason A. Soto received a grant of 11,666 restricted shares. The award was reported as acquired at a stated price of $0 per share on January 27, 2026, reflecting a time-based equity incentive from Webster Financial Corp.

How many Webster Financial (WBS) shares does Jason A. Soto own after this Form 4?

After the transaction, Jason A. Soto directly owns 30,555 shares. The filing also shows an additional 1,765.361 Webster Financial common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reported as beneficially owned following the grant.

What are the vesting terms of Jason A. Soto’s restricted stock grant at Webster Financial (WBS)?

The restricted shares vest on the three-year anniversary of the grant date. The Form 4 explains that the 11,666 time-based restricted shares granted on January 27, 2026, will fully vest three years after that grant date, subject to the stated vesting schedule.

What was the transaction price for Jason A. Soto’s Webster Financial (WBS) stock grant?

The grant was reported at a transaction price of $0 per share. This indicates the 11,666 common shares were awarded as compensation rather than purchased in the open market, consistent with typical time-based restricted stock awards to executives.

How is Jason A. Soto related to Webster Financial (WBS)?

Jason A. Soto is an officer of Webster Financial Corp. The Form 4 identifies him as the company’s Chief Credit Officer, and the reported stock grant reflects part of his equity-based compensation arrangement with the issuer.

Does the Form 4 show any indirect Webster Financial (WBS) holdings for Jason A. Soto?

Yes, the filing reports indirect ownership through a 401(k) plan. In addition to his directly held 30,555 shares, Jason A. Soto is reported as indirectly beneficially owning 1,765.361 Webster Financial common shares via a 401(k) plan.