WesBanco (WSBC) risk chief reports 213-share stock grant and updated holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Perkins Michael L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WesBanco Inc. executive reports stock award. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Michael L. Perkins received a grant of 213 shares of WesBanco common stock on February 20, 2026 at no cost per share. After this award, he directly holds 57,558.955 shares, and indirectly holds 3,242.561 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

Perkins Michael L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WESBANCO INC

ONE BANK PLAZA

(Street)

WHEELING WV 26003

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 Risk Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A		213	A	$0	57,558.955	D
Common Stock								3,242.561	I	By 401(k) Plan

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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Attorney-in-Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WSBC executive Michael L. Perkins report?

Michael L. Perkins reported receiving a grant of 213 shares of WesBanco common stock. The shares were awarded on February 20, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

How many WesBanco (WSBC) shares does Michael L. Perkins hold after this filing?

After the reported award, Michael L. Perkins directly holds 57,558.955 WesBanco common shares. He also has an indirect holding of 3,242.561 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both personally held stock and retirement-plan beneficial ownership reported in this Form 4.

Was the WSBC stock transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The WSBC transaction was a stock grant, not a market purchase. The filing labels the code as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and the 213 shares were issued at a price of $0.00 per share, typical for equity compensation awards.

What role does Michael L. Perkins hold at WesBanco (WSBC)?

Michael L. Perkins serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at WesBanco. His Form 4 filing reflects equity-based compensation and share ownership levels associated with this executive role, including both direct holdings and a 401(k) plan position.

How is the 401(k) plan position reported in the WSBC Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 3,242.561 WesBanco common shares held indirectly by Michael L. Perkins through a 401(k) plan. This line is shown as an indirect ownership entry, reflecting retirement-plan holdings rather than a new buy or sell transaction on that date.