Form 4: Washington Trust Bancorp Executive Acquires Shares

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Dennis L. Algiere, EVP, Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Community Affairs at Washington Trust Bancorp, reports acquisition of 1,790 shares of common stock.

Summary

  • On March 18, 2025, Dennis L. Algiere, an executive at Washington Trust Bancorp, acquired 1,790 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction is reported on a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
  • Following the transaction, Algiere directly owns 16,296 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp common stock.
  • Algiere also holds options to purchase shares of common stock at various exercise prices and expiration dates.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. An insider buying shares is generally a good sign, but the quantity is not significant enough to drastically alter sentiment.

Positives

  • An executive acquiring shares can be seen as a positive signal, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.

Industry Context

Insider transactions are closely watched by investors as they can provide insights into management's perspective on the company's valuation and future prospects.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction could have a minor positive impact on shareholder sentiment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/18/2019Date of stock option grant with an exercise price of $40.25 and expiration date of 10/18/2026 for 2,000 shares.
10/17/2020Date of stock option grant with an exercise price of $58.05 and expiration date of 10/17/2027 for 1,800 shares.
10/16/2021Date of stock option grant with an exercise price of $54.74 and expiration date of 10/16/2028 for 1,800 shares.
10/17/2022Date of stock option grant with an exercise price of $48.65 and expiration date of 10/17/2029 for 2,100 shares.
03/18/2025Date of the transaction where Dennis L. Algiere acquired 1,790 shares of common stock.
03/20/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, insider trading, stock options, common stock, WASH, Washington Trust Bancorp, acquisition, ownership, Algiere

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