Wesbanco (WSBC) grants 5,960 RSUs to chief legal counsel

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Laws Richard K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Wesbanco Inc. reported that SEVP and Chief Legal Counsel Richard K. Laws received a grant of 5,960 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 20, 2027, aligning value with longer-term service. Following this grant, Laws is reported as directly holding 5,960 RSUs linked to Wesbanco common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Laws Richard K

Role SEVP Chief Legal Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	5,960	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,960 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Eash Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock Restrict Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 20, 2027.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 5,960 units RSUs after transaction: 5,960 units Vesting schedule: 3 equal annual installments +2 more

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RSUs granted 5,960 units Restricted Stock Units granted to Richard K. Laws

RSUs after transaction 5,960 units Total RSUs directly held following the grant

Vesting schedule 3 equal annual installments RSUs vest in three tranches starting May 20, 2027

Conversion ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU is a contingent right to one common share

Transaction price per unit $0.0000 Compensation grant, no purchase price paid per RSU

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vest, Common Stock

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The Form 4 reports a grant of 5,960 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock."

vest financial

"The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 20, 2027."

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.

Common Stock financial

"Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 10:50 AM

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Laws Richard K

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O WESBANCO

ONE BANK PLAZA

(Street)

WHEELING

WEST VIRGINIA

26003

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WESBANCO INC [ WSBC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SEVP Chief Legal Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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)

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)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/20/2026		A		5,960		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	5,960	$0	5,960	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Eash Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock

2. Restrict Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 20, 2027.

	/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Attorney in Fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Wesbanco (WSBC) report for Richard K. Laws?

Wesbanco reported that SEVP and Chief Legal Counsel Richard K. Laws received 5,960 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are a stock-based compensation award, each linked to one Wesbanco common share, and are not an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to Richard K. Laws at Wesbanco (WSBC)?

Richard K. Laws was granted 5,960 Restricted Stock Units. This entire amount is reported as directly held after the transaction, reflecting a new compensation award rather than a trade in the open market.

When do Richard K. Laws’ Wesbanco (WSBC) RSUs vest?

The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 20, 2027. This schedule means the award is spread over multiple years, encouraging continued service and long-term alignment with Wesbanco’s common shareholders.

What does each Wesbanco (WSBC) Restricted Stock Unit represent for Richard K. Laws?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock. The units convert into shares only as they vest over time, making this a deferred equity-based compensation arrangement rather than immediate share ownership.

Is the Wesbanco (WSBC) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 reports a grant or award acquisition of 5,960 Restricted Stock Units, not a market purchase or sale. The transaction code A indicates a compensation-related award, with no stated cash price per unit in this grant.