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Western New England Bancorp, Inc. filings document the public-company record of a Massachusetts bank holding company whose common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol WNEB. Recent Form 8-K reports furnish operating results, financial-condition updates, Regulation FD investor presentations, and material-event disclosures tied to Westfield Bank's banking activities and capital management.
Proxy materials describe annual meeting matters, director elections, board governance, executive compensation, shareholder voting procedures, and related corporate oversight topics. Other filings record director and officer matters, registered common stock terms, exchange listing information, and the governance framework surrounding the company's bank subsidiary.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. insider Darlene M. Libiszewski, the SVP and Chief Information Officer, reported an open-market sale of 3,680 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026 at $13.42 per share. Following this sale, she directly held 14,048 common shares.
She also reported indirect ownership of common stock through retirement and employee plans, including shares held by an IRA, an ESOP, and a 401(k). A footnote states that her holdings include 8,303 incentive stock award shares that have not yet vested, and that 2,350 shares were transferred from her ESOP account to her 401(k) account under a diversification election made pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.
Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) reported that Renaissance Technologies LLC and Renaissance Technologies Holdings Corporation beneficially own 1,000,762 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.94% of the class as reported on this Schedule 13G/A amendment.
The filing lists sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 1,000,762 shares. The cover records a 03/31/2026 reporting date and the signature date is 05/14/2026.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. reported results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Of 20,258,872 common shares eligible to vote, 17,246,961 were present in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum to conduct business.
Shareholders elected four directors — Laura J. Benoit, Donna J. Damon, Lisa G. McMahon, and Steven G. Richter — each for a three-year term expiring in 2029. They also approved a non-binding advisory resolution on compensation of the Named Executive Officers, and ratified the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. used its 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting to share recent financial performance and strategic context. The company highlighted steady 2025 profitability, with fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $5.209 million and diluted EPS of $0.26, alongside a return on average assets of 0.75% and return on average equity of 8.40%. Net interest margin for that quarter was 2.89%, or 2.91% on a tax-equivalent basis.
For the first quarter of 2026, diluted EPS was $0.24, with ROA of 0.71% and ROE of 7.77%. Net interest margin was 2.95%, or 2.97% on a tax-equivalent basis, supported by average interest-earning assets of about $2.59 billion. At March 31, 2026, total loans were $2.2 billion and total deposits were $2.4 billion, resulting in a loans-to-deposits ratio of 92%. Core deposits represented 70% of total deposits and wholesale funding was 4% of total assets, with uninsured deposits at 29% of total deposits.
The presentation also emphasized asset quality and capital strength. For 2025, the allowance for credit losses equaled 0.93% of total loans and 393% of nonaccrual loans, while nonaccrual loans were 0.32% of total loans and nonperforming assets were 0.19% of total assets. As of March 31, 2026, book value per share was $12.26 and tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $11.59. Management reiterated its community-focused mission and discussed governance items including director elections, a say-on-pay advisory vote, and auditor ratification.
Western New England Bancorp director Steven G. Richter received 443 shares of common stock as compensation. The shares were acquired on behalf of him in the open market at $14.2988 per share under the Company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, using fees otherwise payable in cash.
After this award, he directly holds 64,156 common shares. The filing also lists indirect holdings of 9,483 shares held by an IRA and 61 shares held by his spouse, showing additional ownership reported in accounts associated with him.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. director Paul C. Picknelly acquired additional Common Stock through compensation paid in shares instead of cash. On May 6, 2026, 537 shares were purchased in the open market on his behalf at $14.2988 per share under the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program. Following this transaction, he directly holds 110,125 shares of Common Stock.
Western New England Bancorp director Lisa G. McMahon acquired additional company stock through a compensation-related program. On the reported date, she received 259 shares of common stock at $14.2988 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 60,446 shares.
According to the footnote, these shares were purchased in the open market on her behalf under the Company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, using director compensation that would otherwise have been paid in cash.
Western New England Bancorp director acquires shares via fee election
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. director William D. Masse acquired 323 shares of common stock on May 6, 2026 at an average price of $14.2988 per share. The shares were purchased in the open market on his behalf under the Company's Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program using compensation that would otherwise have been paid in cash. Following this routine compensation-related acquisition, Masse directly holds 68,364 shares of Western New England Bancorp common stock.
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. reported stronger quarterly results, with net income of $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, up from $2.3 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.24 from $0.11.
Total assets reached $2.76 billion, supported by $2.20 billion in total loans and $2.38 billion in deposits. Net interest and dividend income increased to $18.8 million, helped by higher interest income and lower deposit and long-term debt costs, while non-interest income also grew.
Credit quality remained solid, with nonaccrual loans at $4.7 million, or 0.21% of total loans, and loans past due still about 0.14% of total loans. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $20.5 million, and the quarter’s provision was modest at $75,000. Criticized loans increased to $58.7 million, or 2.7% of total loans, mainly from downgrades into special mention, though most of these loans are current and paying as agreed.
Western New England Bancorp director Gary G. Fitzgerald acquired additional company stock through a compensation program. On May 6, 2026, he received 353 shares of Common Stock at $14.2988 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 35,387 shares.
According to the footnote, these shares were purchased in the open market on his behalf under the company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, using compensation that would otherwise have been paid in cash.