---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000737468-25-000038"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WASH"
cik: "0000737468"
company_name: "WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2025-08-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T14:05:43.682987+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Washington Trust restarts stock repurchases after prior pause; CEO cites changed market conditions

## Summary
- CEO Edward Handy announced at BofA SMID Cap Conference on Aug 13, 2025 that the company has re-engaged in stock repurchases under its existing program.
- Previously, on July 22 earnings call, management said they would monitor market conditions before further buybacks.
- No specific dollar amounts or share counts provided; details will be disclosed in Q3 2025 Form 10-Q.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000737468-25-000038
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WASH
- cik: 0000737468
- company_name: WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2025-08-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/737468/000073746825000038/0000737468-25-000038-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/737468/000073746825000038/wash-20250813.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000737468-25-000038.txt

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