form8-k20100720.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
July 15, 2010
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Rhode Island
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001-32991
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05-0404671
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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23 Broad Street, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 348-1200
Former name or address, if changed from last report: N/A
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02(d): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 15, 2010, the respective Boards of Directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) and The Washington Trust Company (the “Bank”) appointed Robert A. DiMuccio as a Director of the Corporation and the Bank, to serve until the next annual meeting of the Corporation and the Bank, respectively. Mr. DiMuccio will serve on the Audit Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. DiMuccio and any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director of the Corporation. Additionally, there is no transaction between Mr. DiMuccio and the Corporation that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
On July 20, 2010, the Corporation issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. DiMuccio. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release dated July 20, 2010*
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*Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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Date: July 20, 2010
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By:
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/s/ David V. Devault
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David V. Devault
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release dated July 20, 2010*
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* Filed herewith
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