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Winchester Bancorp authorizes up to 464,769-share buyback

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Winchester Bancorp, Inc. (WSBK) adopted a share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of up to 464,769 common shares, approximately 5% of its current outstanding shares. The program begins September 30, 2026, and expires September 1, 2027. Repurchases may occur from time to time as market conditions warrant and are subject to regulatory considerations; the program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Maximum repurchases authorized 464,769 shares Common stock
Share repurchase authorization Approximately 5% Of current outstanding common shares
Program commencement September 30, 2026 Scheduled start
Program expiration September 1, 2027 Scheduled expiration
share repurchase program financial
"has adopted a share repurchase program"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
outstanding shares financial
"approximately 5% of its current outstanding shares"
Outstanding shares are the total number of a company's stock units that are owned by all external investors and insiders, excluding any shares the company holds itself. They matter to investors because they determine each shareholder’s slice of ownership, how company value is divided per share (affecting price and earnings-per-share calculations), and the weight of voting power—like how slicing a pizza into more or fewer pieces changes the size of each person’s share.
par value financial
"Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

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How many WSBK shares did Winchester Bancorp authorize for repurchase?

Winchester Bancorp authorized repurchases of up to 464,769 common shares, approximately 5% of its current outstanding shares.

What determines how many WSBK shares Winchester Bancorp repurchases?

The timing and actual number of shares repurchased depend on price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2026

 

 

Winchester Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Maryland

001-42627

33-3361275

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

661 Main Street

 

Winchester, Massachusetts

 

01890

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (781) 729-2130

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

WSBK

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 


Item 8.01 Other Events.

The Board of Directors of Winchester Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program"), which authorizes the repurchase up to 464,769 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Stock”), or approximately 5% of its current outstanding shares of Common Stock. This authority may be exercised from time to time and in such amounts as market conditions warrant, and subject to regulatory considerations.

The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The Share Repurchase Program will commence on September 30, 2026, and expire on September 1, 2027, and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Winchester Bancorp, Inc.

 

 

 

Date: September 30, 2026

 

By:

/s/ John A. Carroll

 

 

 

John A. Carroll

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 


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