On April 23, 2024, John J. Bowen, Steven J. Crandall, and Joseph J. MarcAurele retired from the Board of Directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. The Corporation's corporate governance guidelines, consistent with the By-laws, require any director who attains age 72 to resign from the Board of Directors as of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders following such director's 72nd birthday. Mr. Bowen, Mr. Crandall and Mr. MarcAurele, reached age 72 prior to the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.