Wesbanco (WSBC) Chief Risk Officer Michael Perkins plans June 2026 retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wesbanco, Inc. reported that Michael L. Perkins plans to retire from his role as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. He informed the board on January 22, 2026, and his retirement is scheduled to be effective June 30, 2026.

The company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Mr. Perkins in connection with his retirement, but the specific terms have not been finalized as of this report. The filing does not announce a successor for the Chief Risk Officer role or any changes to other executive positions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

  Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026

WESBANCO, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

West Virginia			001-39442	55-0571723
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 Bank Plaza
Wheeling, West Virginia				26003
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 304 234-9000

Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report: Not Applicable

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $2.0833 Par Value		WSBC		Nasdaq Global Select Market
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/40th interest in a share of 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B)		WSBCO		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 22, 2026, Michael L. Perkins informed the Board of Directors of Wesbanco, Inc. (the “Company”) that Mr. Perkins will retire from his position as the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective June 30, 2026. The Company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Mr. Perkins in connection with his retirement, the details of which have not been finalized as of the date of this filing.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			Wesbanco, Inc. (registrant)
Date:	January 23, 2026		/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Jr.
			Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive change did Wesbanco (WSBC) disclose in this 8-K?

Wesbanco, Inc. disclosed that Michael L. Perkins will retire from his position as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective June 30, 2026.

When will Wesbanco executive Michael L. Perkins retire?

Michael L. Perkins informed the board on January 22, 2026 that he will retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, with an effective retirement date of June 30, 2026.

What position does Michael L. Perkins hold at Wesbanco (WSBC)?

Michael L. Perkins serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Wesbanco, Inc. and plans to retire from this role effective June 30, 2026.

Will Wesbanco enter into a separation agreement with Michael L. Perkins?

Wesbanco expects to enter into a separation agreement with Michael L. Perkins in connection with his retirement, but the details have not been finalized as of the date of the report.

Does the Wesbanco filing name a successor to the Chief Risk Officer?

The filing states that Michael L. Perkins will retire as Chief Risk Officer but does not identify a successor or describe related leadership changes.

Which exchange lists Wesbanco (WSBC) common stock?

Wesbanco’s common stock, par value $2.0833 per share, trades under the symbol WSBC on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.