UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
December 23, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-31486
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06-1187536 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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Webster Plaza
Waterbury, CT 06702
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
(203) 578-2476
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Check 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:
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Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers. |
William J. Healy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Webster Financial
Corporation and Webster Bank, N.A. (together, “Webster”), intends to retire from Webster during the
first half of 2006. Webster has commenced a search for his successor.
Mr. Healy joined Webster in 2001, and since then has been an integral part of Webster’s
leadership and strategic growth. He has been at the center of Webster’s progress on several
fronts: strategic planning, acquisitions, capital planning and accessing capital markets and our
interaction with the investment community. Mr. Healy’s experience and insight have helped Webster
navigate through new challenges with skill. He has served Webster well during a period of change.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
December 29, 2005
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Webster Financial Corporation
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Harriet Munrett Wolfe, Esq. |
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Harriet Munrett Wolfe, Esq. |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary |
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