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WSBC Director John Bookmyer Acquires 2,000 Depositary Shares in Offering

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Positive)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Insider purchase reported: John Bookmyer, a director of WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC), reported acquiring 2,000 depositary shares on 09/17/2025 at a price of $25 per depositary share. The filing shows the transaction was a purchase in an underwritten public offering and that each depositary share represents a 1/40th interest in a share of WesBanco's 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B. After the purchase, the reporting person beneficially owned 2,000 depositary shares. The Form 4 is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/18/2025.

Positive

  • Director purchase disclosed with transaction details (date, amount, price) increasing transparency
  • Clear explanation that each depositary share equals a 1/40th interest in the Series B preferred and that shares were bought in an underwritten public offering

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Director bought 2,000 depositary shares in a public offering; transaction appears routine and not materially large.

The acquisition of 2,000 depositary shares at $25 each was disclosed for director John Bookmyer. The instrument purchased are depositary shares representing 1/40th interests in Series B preferred stock paying 7.375% fixed-rate reset dividends. The filing identifies the purchase as part of an underwritten public offering, indicating an open-market-like distribution rather than a private transfer. For most investors the transaction is informational; the filing does not indicate a change in control or a significant shift in ownership percentage.

TL;DR: A director disclosed a standard Form 4 purchase tied to a public offering; disclosure appears complete and timely.

The Form 4 shows John Bookmyer filing individually and discloses the nature of the securities and the offering. The report includes the requisite details: transaction date, price, amount, ownership following the transaction, and an explanatory note about depositary share mechanics. The form is signed by an attorney-in-fact on the following day, consistent with procedural filings. No indications of related-party transactions or exemptions are noted in the document.

Insider Bookmyer John
Role Director
Bought 2,000 shs ($50K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Depositary Shares B 2,000 $25.00 $50K
Holdings After Transaction: Depositary Shares B — 2,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Bookmyer John
(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)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2025
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
Depositary Shares B(1) 09/17/2025 P 2,000 A $25 2,000 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each depositary share represents a 1/40th interest in a share of WesBanco, Inc.'s 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, no par value per share. The depository shares were purchased in an underwritten public offering.
/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Attorney-in-Fact 09/18/2025
** 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).
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did John Bookmyer disclose on Form 4 for WesBanco (WSBC)?

He disclosed a purchase of 2,000 depositary shares on 09/17/2025 at a price of $25 per depositary share.

What do the depositary shares represent in this Form 4?

The filing states each depositary share represents a 1/40th interest in a share of WesBanco's 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B.

Was the purchase part of a public offering or a private transfer?

The explanatory note specifies the depositary shares were purchased in an underwritten public offering.

How many depositary shares did the reporting person own after the transaction?

The Form 4 reports 2,000 depositary shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The signature by an attorney-in-fact is dated 09/18/2025, following the 09/17/2025 transaction date.