Washington Trust Declares a Dividend

Saturday, December 18, 2010

GoLocalProv Business Team

You need to love a stock that pays a dividend. Westerly-based Washington Trust has announced a dividend payment in early 2011.

The Board of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH), parent company of The Washington Trust Company have announced a quarter dividend of 21 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2010.

The dividend will be paid on January 14, 2011 to shareholders of record on January 4, 2011.

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. is the parent of The Washington Trust Company, a state-chartered bank headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services.