form8-k20091020.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)
October 16, 2009
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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05-0404671 |
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2009, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to third quarter 2009 consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated October 20, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference.
Pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K, this information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 16, 2009, John F. Treanor retired as President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and The Washington Trust Company.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release dated October 20, 2009* |
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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: October 20, 2009 |
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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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99.1 |
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Press Release dated October 20, 2009* |
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* Filed herewith |
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