Form 8-K 2015 08 06
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)
August 1, 2015
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Rhode Island | | 001-32991 | | 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 8.01 Other Events.
On August 1, 2015, the Corporation completed the acquisition of Halsey Associates, Inc. (“Halsey”), a registered investment adviser firm located in New Haven, CT. Halsey specializes in providing investment counseling services to high-net worth families, corporations, foundations and endowment clients.
The Corporation’s press release dated August 6, 2015, announcing the completion of the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
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99.1 | Press Release issued by Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., on August 6, 2015 |
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.
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Date: August 6, 2015 | | By: | /s/ David V. Devault |
| | | David V. Devault |
| | | Vice Chair, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
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