WesBanco EVP reports tax-withholding share disposition

WesBanco Inc. executive Robert H. Friend reported a tax-related share disposition.

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WesBanco Inc. executive Robert H. Friend reported a tax-related share disposition. On June 1, 2026, he had 1,491 shares of Common Stock withheld at $34.56 per share to cover tax obligations by delivering shares rather than paying cash.

After this non-market transaction, he directly holds 17,361.437 shares of WesBanco common stock. The filing classifies the event as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale or purchase, so it mainly reflects compensation and tax mechanics rather than a change in investment view.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 1,491 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Friend Robert H

Role EVP & CCO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,491	$34.56	$52K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,361.437 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares used for tax withholding: 1,491 shares Price per share: $34.56 per share Shares held after transaction: 17,361.437 shares

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Shares used for tax withholding 1,491 shares Tax-withholding disposition of Common Stock on June 1, 2026

Price per share $34.56 per share Value assigned to shares delivered for tax obligations

Shares held after transaction 17,361.437 shares Direct WesBanco common stock holdings following the Form 4 transaction

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4, EVP & CCO

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tax-withholding disposition financial

"The filing classifies the event as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

"1,491 shares of Common Stock were withheld at $34.56 per share"

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 regulatory

"Robert H. Friend’s Form 4 reports a tax-withholding share disposition tied to compensation"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

EVP & CCO financial

"WesBanco EVP & CCO Robert H. Friend reported a tax-withholding disposition"

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

WesBanco EVP & CCO Robert H. Friend reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,491 shares of Common Stock. The shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities, rather than sold in the open market, and therefore do not reflect an investment decision.

How many WesBanco (WSBC) shares were involved in Robert H. Friend’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 1,491 WesBanco Common Stock shares used to satisfy tax obligations at $34.56 per share. These shares were surrendered for tax payment purposes, rather than bought or sold on the market, as part of equity compensation mechanics.

What is Robert H. Friend’s WesBanco (WSBC) shareholding after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Robert H. Friend directly holds 17,361.437 shares of WesBanco Common Stock. This remaining position indicates he continues to retain a substantial equity stake after satisfying tax liabilities through delivered shares instead of cash.

Was the WesBanco (WSBC) insider transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

No. The transaction is coded as a tax-withholding disposition, meaning 1,491 shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities. It was not classified as an open-market sale or purchase, so it primarily reflects compensation-related tax treatment, not directional trading activity.

Who is the insider in the WesBanco (WSBC) Form 4 and what is his role?

The insider is Robert H. Friend, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of WesBanco Inc. His Form 4 reports a tax-withholding share disposition tied to compensation, while he continues to hold more than seventeen thousand WesBanco common shares directly.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/02/2026 - 01:57 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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)

	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)
06/01/2026

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)
Common Stock	06/01/2026		F		1,491	D	$34.56	17,361.437	D

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)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Attorney-in-Fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR