WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

On April 28, 2026, WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders via remote communication. The meeting addressed several key proposals, including the election of four directors to the Board: Robert A. DiMuccio, Sandra Glaser Parrillo, Debra M. Paul, and Jeffrey M. Wilhelm. All nominees were elected for three-year terms. Shareholders also ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Additionally, an amendment to the Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan was approved. Finally, the compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers was approved on a non-binding advisory basis. The meeting saw a high voter turnout, with 85.7% of outstanding shares represented.