WESTERLY, R.I., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH), the publicly owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company, will release fourth quarter 2024 earnings and host a conference call with the Corporation's executives as follows: Earnings Release: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, After Market Closes Conference Call: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ET Participant Dial In: 1-833-470-1428 (Toll-Free) International Dial In: Global Dial-In Numbers Access Code: 731757 Webcast: Washington Trust Bancorp's website, https://ir.washtrust.com

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) (the "Corporation"), parent company of The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the "Bank"), today announced Bank balance sheet repositioning transactions to support continued organic growth and capital generation. "Like many banks, we have been carrying low-yielding assets on our balance sheet following rapid increases in interest rates over the past few years.  These assets have been earning interest below current market rates, which has impacted our earnings and ability to reinvest

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:WASH), today declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. The dividend will be paid January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2025. ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. ("the Corporation), NASDAQ: WASH, is the publicly-owned holding company of The Washington Trust Company ("Washington Trust", "the Bank"), with $7.1 billion in assets as of September 30, 2024. Founded in 1800,

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently provided $800,000 in financing to the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of property located at 359 Broad Street in Providence, R.I., to be used as the Chamber's new headquarters. The property, known as the James Potter House, an elaborate Queen Anne Mansion built c. 1889 and designed by Stone, Carpenter and Willson, is located in the Trinity Square National Historic District in the Elmwood section of Providence. "This new headquarters is a testament to the continued growth and su

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) (the "Corporation"), parent company of The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the "Bank"), today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,911,764 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $34.00 per share. The 2,198,528 shares sold in the offering include 286,764 shares sold pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' purchase option. BofA Securities is serving as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The expected

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) (the "Corporation"), parent company of The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the "Bank"), today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,911,764 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $34.00 per share.  The expected proceeds to the Corporation, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions but before deducting operating expenses payable by the Corporation, are approximately $61.75 million.  In addition, the Corporation has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 286,764 shares of the Corporation's

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH) (the "Corporation"), parent company of The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (the "Bank"), today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $55,000,000 of the Corporation's common stock. The Corporation also expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of its common stock sold in the offering. BofA Securities is serving as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The Corporation intends to use the net pro

WESTERLY, R.I., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust today announced that Michelle Kile has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. Kile is responsible for the retail sales and customer service through Washington Trust's 28 retail branch offices, Customer Solutions Center, and digital banking services. "Michelle joins us with 20 years of experience in Retail Banking delivery from several New England financial institutions," stated Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We're excited to have

WESTERLY, R.I., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company was recently named the number one Bank in the RI Media Group and Sun Publication's Community Choice Awards Program. Award winners were chosen through a readers' poll of the following Rhode Island newspapers/publications: The Westerly Sun, Mystic River Press, Narragansett Times, East Greenwich Pendulum, Kent County Times and The Independent. "We are very proud to be voted #1 Bank by our neighbors in the communities we serve," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust's Chairman and Chief Executive

WESTERLY, R.I., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH), parent company of The Washington Trust Company, today announced third quarter 2024 net income of $11.0 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.8 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. "Washington Trust's third quarter results remained steady, demonstrating the strength of our diversified business model, and commitment to our customers," stated Edward O. Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue

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WESTERLY, R.I., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust today announced that Michelle Kile has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. Kile is responsible for the retail sales and customer service through Washington Trust's 28 retail branch offices, Customer Solutions Center, and digital banking services. "Michelle joins us with 20 years of experience in Retail Banking delivery from several New England financial institutions," stated Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We're excited to have

WESTERLY, R.I., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced Anthony A. Botelho, Executive Vice President, has been appointed Chief Lending Officer and assumed responsibility for the Bank's Commercial and Industrial Lending, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Business Banking and Cash Management groups. Botelho has more than 35 years of banking experience, having joined Washington Trust in 2021 from Freedom National Bank, where he served as President and CEO before that financial institution was acquired. Botelho holds an MBA from Bryant University

Charitable Foundation Donates $6,000 to Local Non-Profits in Their Honor WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest. To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $6,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners. "We are proud to honor these outstanding employees for their extraordinary service," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Chairman & CEO. "Washi

WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:WASH), announced the appointment of Debra M. Paul and Angel Taveras, Esq. to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation") and its subsidiary bank, The Washington Trust Company, effective March 1, 2024. Ms. Paul, a former certified public accountant, has proven leadership, accounting, and auditing experience. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. ("FHR"), a subsidiary of Elwyn. After retirin

Bank Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year of this Honor WESTERLY, R.I., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company was today named one of the nation's Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group. Washington Trust is the largest bank in New England to receive this recognition. "Washington Trust is honored to be selected for the fifth consecutive year as one of the country's 'Best Banks to Work For," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This a

WESTERLY, R.I., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company today announced Rolando Lora has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Lending Officer. He is responsible for overseeing mortgage origination, mortgage operations, secondary marketing, and consumer lending activities throughout the Bank's market area. "We're excited to have Rolando join our executive team and lead our retail lending division's continued strategic market share growth and expansion," stated Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Office

WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:  WASH), On January 26, 2022, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation"), the bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, announced Joseph P. Gencarella, former Audit Partner of KPMG LLP, and Alimamy D. ("Junior") Jabbie, Jr., Owner, President, and CEO of Banneker Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., were elected to boards of the Corporation and its subsidiary bank, The Washington Trust Company, effective March 1, 2022.  Mr. Gencarella, CPA,

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDVT), a leading analytics and information solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Lisa Stanton as an independent director of red violet's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Commenting on the new director appointment, Derek Dubner, red violet's Chairman and CEO, said, "We are delighted to welcome Lisa to the Board. Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our board in the areas of FinTech, identity, and security, which will serve the company well in the continued execution of its roadmap to being ‘all things identity.'" Lisa Stanton brings extensive business leadership e

BOSTON, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today appointed Edwin J. Santos to its Board of Directors as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. Santos has spent his entire career in the financial services industry, with unique expertise in audit and risk management. Most recently, he was Group Executive Vice President and General Auditor for Citizens Financial Group, a $129-billion multi-state bank holding company. Previously, he held leadership positions with FleetBoston Financial Group, including his role as Chief Auditor for FleetBoston Financial Group's global operations, overseeing approxim

WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: WASH) today announced that the Corporation's Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program ("Stock Repurchase Program"), which authorizes the repurchase of up to 850,000 shares, or approximately 5%, of the Corporation's 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 Sto