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) June 18, 1998
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 June 18, 1998, 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 August 3, 1998
to shareholders of record as of July 17, 1998. 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, July 17, 1998.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
None
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.
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(Registrant)
June 19, 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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