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)
November 17, 2005
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Rhode Island | 0-13091 | 05-0404671 | ||
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(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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
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Item 1.01 Entry into Material Definitive Agreement
On November 17, 2005, The Washington Trust Company (the “Bank”), a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (the “Registrant” or the “Bancorp”) promoted Stephen M. Bessette to Executive Vice President, Retail Lending and promoted B. Michael Rauh, Jr. to Executive Vice President, Corporate Sales, Planning & Delivery. Following the promotions of Mr. Bessette and Mr. Rauh, each officer has an Executive Severance Agreement (Change of Control Agreement) in the form attached as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) | Exhibits. | |||
Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |||
10.1 | Executive Severance Agreement* | |||
*Filed herewith |
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.
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC. | |||
Date: November 23, 2005 | By: | /s/ John C. Warren | |
John C. Warren | |||
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Exhibit | |
10.1 | Executive Severance Agreement* | |
* Filed herewith |