WesBanco EVP granted 6,467 RSUs

Friend Robert H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Friend Robert H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WesBanco Inc. executive Robert H. Friend received a grant of 6,467 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as equity compensation. Each RSU 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, encouraging longer-term alignment with shareholders. This filing reports an award of stock-based compensation rather than any open-market purchase or sale of WesBanco shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 6,467 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Friend Robert H

Role EVP & CCO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	6,467	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 6,467 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Eash Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wesbanco common stock
2. F2. Restrict Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning May 20, 2027.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 6,467 units Underlying shares: 6,467 shares Exercise price: $0.00 per unit +3 more

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RSUs granted 6,467 units Restricted Stock Units awarded to EVP & CCO Robert H. Friend

Underlying shares 6,467 shares Common stock underlying the granted RSUs

Exercise price $0.00 per unit RSUs granted with no cash exercise price

Total RSUs after grant 6,467 units Total derivative holdings reported following the transaction

Transaction date May 20, 2026 Date of RSU grant reported in the Form 4

Vesting start date May 20, 2027 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on this date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, vest, Common Stock

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""

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 Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal annual installments beginning 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

"underlying_security_title: "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.

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What insider transaction did WesBanco (WSBC) report for Robert H. Friend?

WesBanco reported that EVP & CCO Robert H. Friend received a grant of 6,467 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that can convert into common shares over time, aligning the executive’s interests with shareholders.

How many WesBanco RSUs were granted to Robert H. Friend in this Form 4?

The filing shows a grant of 6,467 Restricted Stock Units to Robert H. Friend. After this award, his reported RSU holdings total 6,467 units, each representing a potential future share of WesBanco common stock if vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do Robert H. Friend’s WesBanco RSUs begin vesting?

The RSUs begin vesting on May 20, 2027. Vesting occurs in three equal annual installments starting on that date, meaning the award is structured to vest over three years and supports longer-term retention and performance incentives for the executive.

What does each WesBanco Restricted Stock Unit represent in this filing?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WesBanco common stock. The units have no cash exercise price and convert into shares only as they vest according to the schedule outlined in the Form 4 footnotes.

Was this WesBanco Form 4 an open-market buy or sell of WSBC shares?

No, the Form 4 reports a grant of Restricted Stock Units coded as a grant or award acquisition. It does not reflect an open-market purchase or sale of WesBanco common stock, but rather equity compensation awarded to an executive officer.

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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^*

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & CCO

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/20/2026		A		6,467		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	6,467	$0	6,467	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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)