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) September 19, 1996
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WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND 0-13091 05-0404671
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(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
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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
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On September 19, 1996, the Registrant's board of directors
voted to approve a 3-for-2 stock split on shares of common
stock. The stock split, in the form of a stock dividend,
will be paid on October 15, 1996 to shareholders of record as
of October 1, 1996. The split will be effected by
distributing one additional share for every two shares
currently held. The par value of the common stock will
remain unchanged at $.0625 per share. Cash payments will be
made in lieu of issuing fractional shares. The cash payment
for fractional shares will be based on the average of the
closing bid and asked prices of the common stock as reported
by NASDAQ on the record date, October 1, 1996.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
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None
SIGNATURES
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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.
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(Registrant)
September 20, 1996 By: David V. Devault
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David V. Devault
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
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