Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. Declares Dividend for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2026, Payable on October 9, 2026

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exhibit9912026-q2.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Wintrust Financial Corporation 9700 W. Higgins Road, Suite 800, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating

Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) said its unit, Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A., agreed to acquire Northern Trust’s guardianship services business. The companies did not disclose deal terms. The announcement was made late Monday, according to the report.

Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC) said Wintrust Private Trust Company will buy Northern Trust’s guardianship services business. The deal is expected to close later in 2026; terms weren’t disclosed. The guardianship unit manages about $1.2B in assets, and Northern Trust’s team is expected to move to Wintrust.

First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) may face reduced equity dilution after Noble Capital Markets noted potential lower funding needs for its Bégin-Lamarche project, supported by Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) and other financing. SERV could provide up to US$212.5 million, reducing the equity requirement to about US$82.5 million. Noble maintains an Outperform rating and $25.50 price target.

Aon raised $13.75 billion in senior notes, guaranteed by its subsidiaries, with maturities from 2029 to 2056 and coupons ranging from 5.350% to 6.450%. The funds, approximately $13.4 billion after expenses, will support the USI Advantage Corp. acquisition and general corporate purposes. The notes include redemption protections tied to the deal's completion.

Burford Capital (BUR) priced $300M of 8% senior secured notes due 2029 to refinance $400M of 6.25% unsecured notes due 2028. The move aims to reduce debt and extend maturity, but increases borrowing costs and pledges collateral. Success depends on future cash collections and investment performance.