"Washington Trust reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2021 results. We achieved record wealth management revenues, originated an all-time high volume of residential mortgages, reached a record level of in-market deposits and maintained healthy commercial loan activity. Solid business line performances and a strong balance sheet have positioned us well as we enter 2022."

- Edward O. Handy III, Chairman & CEO

2021 Highlights

  • Full-yearreturns on average equity and average assets for 2021 were 14.03% and 1.32%, respectively, compared to 13.51% and 1.22%, respectively, for the prior year.
  • Wealth management assets under administration amounted to an all- time high $7.8 billion at December 31, 2021. Full-year wealth management revenues reached a record high of $41.3 million.
  • Full-year2021 residential real estate loan originations reached an all- time high of $1.69 billion.
  • Total in-market deposits (total deposits less out-of-market wholesale brokered deposits) amounted to a record $4.5 billion at December 31, 2021, up by $678 million, or 18%, from a year ago.
  • Total loans excluding Paycheck Protection Program loans amounted to $4.2 billion, up by $256 million, or 6%, from a year ago.
  • Cash dividend of $0.54 per share, up 2 cents from the previous quarter.

Washington Trust in the News

The Washington Trust Company was recently named one of the nation's Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group. Washington Trust is the largest

bankk in the Northeast and the only Rhode Island-based institution named.

"We are proud to receive recognition as one of the Nation's 'Best Banks to Work For' for the third year in a row," said Edward O. Handy III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "At Washington Trust, we recognize our employees are truly our best assets, so we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture where people are valued and empowered to achieve their goals."

The Best Banks to Work For program identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. The recognition is based on a review of workplace policies and practices, as well as a survey of employees regarding life at Washington Trust - work environment, morale, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Market Summary

Trading Symbol

WASH

Exchange

NASDAQ

Market Value ($M)

977

Stock Price

$56.37

As of December 31, 2021

Deposit & Loan Mix

$5.0

$3.7

$3.9

$4.2

$4.4

$4.3

$3.4

$3.5

$3.5

$3.2

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Loans Deposits

$ billions; at December 31st unless otherwise noted

Top Line Revenues

All Other

Deposit Fees 6%

1%

Mortgage

Net

Banking

Wealth

13%

Interest

Management

Income

18%

62%

Wealth Management Revenues

$39.3 $38.3 $36.8 $35.5 $41.3

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

$ millions

Cash Dividends

$2.00 $2.05 $2.10

$1.76

$1.54

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Declared per share

23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891

1-800-475-2265, x1566

ir.washtrust.com

Member FDIC

At 12/31/21

WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.

Nasdaq: WASH

Financial Highlights

C&I Loans By Industry

At or for the Years Ended

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

12/31/2021

12/31/2020

Balance Sheet ($000)

Total assets

$5,851,127

$5,713,169

Total loans

4,272,925

4,195,990

Total securities

1,042,859

894,571

Total deposits

4,980,051

4,378,353

Total shareholders' equity

564,808

534,195

Income Statement ($000) and Profitability

Net interest income

141,435

127,444

Provision for loan losses

(4,822)

12,342

Wealth management revenues

41,282

35,454

Mortgage banking revenues

28,626

47,377

Other noninterest income

17,486

16,611

Noninterest expenses

135,464

125,384

Net income

76,870

69,829

Return on average assets

1.32%

1.22%

Return on average equity

14.03%

13.51%

Net interest margin (taxable equivalent basis)

2.59%

2.40%

Balance Sheet Ratios/Capital

Total risk based capital

14.01%

13.51%

Tier 1 leverage ratio

9.36%

8.95%

Equity to assets

9.65%

9.35%

Tangible equity / tangible assets; non-GAAP(1)

8.57%

8.22%

Asset Quality

Total past due loans to total loans

0.24%

0.30%

Nonperforming assets to total assets

0.24%

0.23%

Nonaccrual loans to total loans

0.33%

0.31%

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

0.91%

1.05%

Share Data:

Diluted earnings per share

$4.39

$4.00

Dividends declared per share

$2.10

$2.05

Book value per share

$32.59

$30.94

Tangible book value per share; non-GAAP(2)

$28.59

$26.87

Market value per share

$56.37

$44.80

Shares outstanding at end of period

17,331

17,265

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

17,455

17,402

  1. GAAP shareholders' equity less goodwill & intangible assets divided by GAAP assets less goodwill & intangible assets
  2. GAAP shareholders' equity less goodwill & intangible assets divided by shares outstanding

About Washington Trust

$5.9 billion in assets

  • Publicly-ownedholding company of The Washington Trust Company
  • RI state-chartered commercial bank
  • Founded in 1800; oldest community bank in the United States
  • Personal banking, commercial banking, and wealth management services
  • Market area of Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts, and Connecticut
    • 24 branches
    • 5 wealth management offices
    • 7 residential mortgage loan offices
    • 3 commercial lending offices

Total portfolio: $641.6 million

At 12/31/21

Percent of total loans: 15%

Health care & social assistance

27%

11%

9%

8%

7%

5%

5%

5%

4%

4%

1%

1%

13%

Commercial Real Estate

Total portfolio: $1.6 billion

At 12/31/21

Percent of total loans: 38%

Multi‐Family Dwelling

29%

24%

13%

11%

8%

8%

2%

5%

Analyst Coverage

  • American Capital Partners, LLC Nicole Gulino
  • Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. Erik Zwick
  • Compass Pt Rch & Trading LLC Laurie Hunsicker
  • Keefe Bruyette & Woods Inc. Damon Delmonte
  • Sandler O'Neill & Partners LP Mark Fitzgibbon

The financial information contained herein is unaudited, and qualified in its entirety by reference to Washington Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as updated by its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891

1-800-475-2265, x1566

ir.washtrust.com

Member FDIC

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