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WesBanco (WSBC) EVP Robert H. Friend exercises 6,000 options, sells 6,000 shares

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WesBanco Inc executive Robert H. Friend (EVP & CCO) reported multiple option exercises and stock sales on August 11, 2026. He exercised 6,000 stock options for common stock at exercise prices of $38.78, $32.30, $24.91 and $28.60 per share, with option expiration dates ranging from 2028 to 2031. The exercises resulted in corresponding acquisitions of 6,000 shares of common stock, followed by open-market sales totaling 6,000 shares at per-share prices including $42.06, $42.05 and $42.08. Footnotes state these options vested or vest in two installments between 2021 and 2025.

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Insider Friend Robert H
Role EVP & CCO
Sold 6,000 shs ($252K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $252K
Approx. exercise cost $178K
Approx. pre-tax spread $74K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option F1 1,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Stock Option F2 1,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Stock Option F3 2,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Stock Option F4 2,000 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 1,000 $38.78 $39K
Sale Common Stock 1,000 $42.06 $42K
Exercise Common Stock 1,000 $32.30 $32K
Sale Common Stock 787 $42.045 $33K
Sale Common Stock 213 $42.05 $9K
Exercise Common Stock 2,000 $24.91 $50K
Sale Common Stock 2,000 $42.05 $84K
Exercise Common Stock 2,000 $28.60 $57K
Sale Common Stock 200 $42.06 $8K
Sale Common Stock 700 $42.07 $29K
Sale Common Stock 1,100 $42.08 $46K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 17,361.437 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Options vested in 2 equal installments beginning 12/31/21.
  2. F2. Options vested in 2 equal installments on May 18, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
  3. F3. Options vested in two equal installments on May 24, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
  4. F4. Options vest in two equal installments on May 15, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
Options exercised 6,000 shares Total stock options exercised on August 11, 2026
Shares sold 6,000 shares Total WesBanco common shares sold in open-market transactions
Exercise price 1 $38.78 per share Stock option exercise price for 1,000 options expiring May 19, 2028
Exercise price 2 $32.30 per share Stock option exercise price for 1,000 options expiring May 18, 2029
Exercise price 3 $24.91 per share Stock option exercise price for 2,000 options expiring May 24, 2030
Exercise price 4 $28.60 per share Stock option exercise price for 2,000 options expiring May 15, 2031
Representative sale price $42.06 per share One of several reported per-share prices for common stock sales
Stock Option financial
"security_title: Stock Option"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
expiration date financial
"expiration_date: 2031-05-15"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
vested financial
"Options vested in 2 equal installments beginning 12/31/21."

FAQ

What did WesBanco (WSBC) executive Robert H. Friend report in this Form 4?

Robert H. Friend reported exercising 6,000 stock options and acquiring 6,000 shares of WesBanco common stock, then selling 6,000 shares in open-market transactions on August 11, 2026, according to the Form 4 data.

How many WesBanco (WSBC) stock options did Robert H. Friend exercise and at what prices?

He exercised 6,000 stock options, consisting of tranches at exercise prices of $38.78, $32.30, $24.91 and $28.60 per share. These options related to grants expiring between 2028 and 2031, as disclosed.

How many WesBanco (WSBC) shares did Robert H. Friend sell and at what prices?

He sold a total of 6,000 shares of common stock in several open-market transactions. Reported per-share sale prices include $42.06, $42.05, $42.07 and $42.08, based on the individual sale entries in the Form 4.

Were Robert H. Friend’s WesBanco (WSBC) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as a plan transaction (aff_10b5_one is false). The available data does not indicate that these option exercises or sales were executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.

What vesting information is disclosed for Robert H. Friend’s WesBanco (WSBC) stock options?

Footnotes explain that the exercised options vested in two equal installments, with vesting dates ranging from December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2025. Each option grant has its own specified vesting schedule described in the notes.

Does the Form 4 show remaining WesBanco (WSBC) option holdings for Robert H. Friend?

The derivative position summary in this Form 4 is empty, and no post-transaction option holdings are listed. Only the specific exercises of 6,000 options and related stock transactions are detailed in the reported data.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Friend Robert H

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & CCO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/11/2026M1,000A$38.7818,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S1,000D$42.0617,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026M1,000A$32.318,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S787D$42.04517,574.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S213D$42.0517,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026M2,000A$24.9119,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S2,000D$42.0517,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026M2,000A$28.619,361.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S200D$42.0619,161.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S700D$42.0718,461.437D
Common Stock08/11/2026S1,100D$42.0817,361.437D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option$38.7808/11/2026M1,000 (1)05/19/2028Common Stock1,000$00D
Stock Option$32.308/11/2026M1,000 (2)05/18/2029Common Stock1,000$00D
Stock Option$24.9108/11/2026M2,000 (3)05/24/2030Common Stock2,000$00D
Stock Option$28.608/11/2026M2,000 (4)05/15/2031Common Stock2,000$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Options vested in 2 equal installments beginning 12/31/21.
2. Options vested in 2 equal installments on May 18, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
3. Options vested in two equal installments on May 24, 2024 and December 31, 2024.
4. Options vest in two equal installments on May 15, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Attorney-in-Fact08/12/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)