Webster to Host Investor Day March 2

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) will host an Investor Day for institutional investors and analysts on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET in New York City. Chief Executive Officer John Ciulla and other members of the executive management team will present an in-depth review of Webster's strategy and business initiatives.

A live webcast of the event and presentation slides will be available through the investor relations section of Webster's website at investors.webster.com. A replay will be available following the event.

About Webster Financial Corporation

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association and its HSA Bank division. Webster is a leading commercial bank in the Northeast that provides a wide range of financial solutions across three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and its HSA Bank division, one of the country's largest providers of employee benefits solutions. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Webster is a values-guided organization with more than $65 billion in assets. Its core footprint spans the northeastern U.S. from New York to Massachusetts, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender.  For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.

Media Contact:
Alice Ferreira, 203-578-2610 
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Investor Contact:
Emlen Harmon, 212-309-7646
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SOURCE Webster Financial Corporation