WESBANCO INC 8-K

What Happened
Wesbanco, Inc. filed an 8‑K on January 23, 2026 reporting that Michael L. Perkins informed the Board on January 22, 2026 that he will retire from his role as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective June 30, 2026. The company stated it expects to enter into a separation agreement with Mr. Perkins in connection with his retirement; the terms have not been finalized.

Key Details

• Michael L. Perkins, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, notified the Board on January 22, 2026.
• Retirement effective date: June 30, 2026.
• Company expects a separation agreement related to the retirement; details are not yet finalized.
• 8‑K was filed and signed by Daniel K. Weiss, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on January 23, 2026.

Why It Matters
An upcoming departure of the company’s Chief Risk Officer is a material executive change under Item 5.02 and may affect risk oversight and leadership continuity. Investors should note the effective date and that separation terms remain pending; the filing does not disclose a successor or financial details of any separation agreement.