Washington Trust Bancorp Annual Meeting: New Director Elected, Equity Plan Expanded, Votes Pass

Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: WASH) held its 2026 Annual Meeting, electing four directors, ratifying Crowe LLP as auditor, and approving an amendment to its 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase available shares by 500,000. The company reported strategic progress, including a full-year net income of $52.2 million for 2025 and improved net interest margin in Q1 2026, while also announcing growth initiatives like a new institutional banking team and a Pawtucket branch. Edward O. Handy III, CEO, highlighted the retirement of director Constance A. Howes and welcomed new director Jeffrey Wilhelm, emphasizing the company’s focus on sustainable long-term performance and expansion.

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