form8-k20090128.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)
January 22, 2009

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

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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 28, 2009, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to fourth quarter 2008 consolidated earnings.  A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated January 28, 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 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 22, 2009, John F. Treanor, President and Chief Operating Officer, informed the Board of Directors that he intended to elect early retirement, effective in October 2009.  Mr. Treanor, age 62, will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(c)
Exhibits.
    
         
   
Exhibit No.
  
Exhibit
         
   
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 28, 2009*
         
         
   
*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: January 28, 2009
  
By:
/s/ David V. Devault
     
David V. Devault
     
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
       



 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
  
Exhibit
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 28, 2009*
     
* Filed herewith