{"url_path":"/sec/wbs/8-k/2026-05-18/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/801337/0001193125-26-229155-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-229155","cik":"0000801337","ticker":"WBS","issuer_name":"WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/801337/0001193125-26-229155-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000801337","primary_entity_name":"WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP"},"word_count":354,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"8-K\n\nWEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP false 0000801337 0000801337 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 0000801337 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 0000801337 us-gaap:SeriesFPreferredStockMember 2026-05-18 2026-05-18 0000801337 us-gaap:SeriesGPreferredStockMember 2026-05-18 2026-05-18\n\n \n\n \n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\n \n\n \n\nFORM 8-K\n\n \n\n \n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)\n\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2026\n\n \n\n \n\nWEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDelaware\n \n001-31486\n \n06-1187536\n\n(State or other Jurisdiction\nof Incorporation)\n \n(Commission\nFile Number)\n \n(IRS Employer\nIdentification Number)\n\n200 Elm Street\n\nStamford, Connecticut 06902\n\n(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)\n\n(203) 578-2202\n\n(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)\n\n \n\n \n\nCheck 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:\n\n \n\n☒\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\nTitle of each class\n\n \n\nTrading\nSymbol(s)\n\n \n\nName of each exchange\non which registered\n\nCommon Stock, par value $0.01 per share\n \nWBS\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\nDepositary Shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.25% Series F Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock\n \nWBS-PrF\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\nDepositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 6.50% Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock\n \nWBS-PrG\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐"}