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)
January 24, 2005
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Rhode Island 0-13091 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
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 24, 2005, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release
in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to fourth quarter
consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such
announcement, dated January 24, 2005, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K, this information shall
not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except
as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2005*
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* Filed herewith
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.
WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
Date: January 24, 2005 By: /s/ John C. Warren
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John C. Warren
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2005*
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* Filed herewith