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) October 16, 1997
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
(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 October 16, 1997, the Registrant's board of directors voted to
approve a 3-for-2 stock split of the Registrant's common stock. The stock
split, in the form of a stock dividend, will be paid on November 19, 1997
to shareholders of record as of November 5, 1997. The split will result in
one additional share of common stock being issued for every two shares
issued and outstanding on the record date. 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 closing price of the common stock as reported
by NASDAQ on the record date, November 5, 1997.
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)
October 22, 1997 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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