SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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) December 22, 1997
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND 0-13091 05-0404671
State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) 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
N/A
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
FORM 8-K
Item 5. Other Events
On December 22, 1997, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors
approved a program to repurchase up to 150,000 shares of its common stock, or
approximately 2.3% of its outstanding shares, in the open market or in private
transactions, based upon market conditions.
For further information, reference is made to the Registrant's press release
dated December 22, 1997 attached hereto as Exhibit 99, and which is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description Page
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Exhibit 99 Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. 3
Press Release Dated December 22, 1997
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
January 2, 1998 By: David V. Devault
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David V. Devault
Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
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