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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


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 24, 2024


WEST BANCORPORATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa0-4967742-1230603
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 515-222-2300


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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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par valueWTBAThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company o

If 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. o


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 24, 2024, West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its third quarter earnings results for the period ended September 30, 2024, and the declaration of a quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished in this item of this Form 8-K, and the related exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company hereby furnishes the Earnings Presentation attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information furnished in this item of this Form 8-K, and the related exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
99.2
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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 hereunto duly authorized.

West Bancorporation, Inc.
October 24, 2024By:/s/ Jane M. Funk
Name: Jane M. Funk
Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer





Exhibit 99.1

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Press Release
 
October 24, 2024
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766
 
WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported third quarter 2024 net income of $6.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, compared to second quarter 2024 net income of $5.2 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share, and third quarter 2023 net income of $5.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share. On October 23, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on November 20, 2024, to stockholders of record on November 6, 2024.

David Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “Our third quarter results include moderate growth in loans and core deposits along with an increase in quarterly net interest income and net interest margin. Our credit quality remains pristine as a result of our disciplined loan growth and credit risk management practices. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets remains negligible at 0.01%.”

David Nelson added, “West Bank is focused on initiatives that will drive sustained core profitability. Those initiatives are centered around our culture of building strong relationships and providing exceptional personal service to drive growth in both commercial and consumer banking services.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Net income (in thousands)$5,952$16,953
Return on average equity10.41 %10.18 %
Return on average assets0.60 %0.59 %
Efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure)63.28 %64.16 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.01 %0.01 %

Third Quarter 2024 Compared to Second Quarter 2024 Overview

•Loans increased $22.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, or 3.0 percent annualized. The increase is primarily due to the funding of previously committed construction loans.

•A provision for credit losses on loans of $1.0 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2024, compared to no provision in the second quarter of 2024. A negative provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $1.0 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2024, compared to no provision in the second quarter of 2024. The provision for loans in the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to changes in the forecasted loss rates due to increases in forecasted unemployment rates. The negative provision for unfunded commitments was primarily due to the decline in unfunded commitments resulting primarily from the funding of construction loans.



•The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 0.97 percent and 0.95 percent at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. Nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2024 consisted of two loans with a total balance of $233 thousand, compared to three loans with a balance of $521 thousand at June 30, 2024.

•Deposits increased $97.6 million, or 3.1 percent, in the third quarter of 2024. Brokered deposits totaled $425.9 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $370.3 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $55.6 million. Excluding brokered deposits, deposits increased $42.0 million during the third quarter of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, estimated uninsured deposits, which exclude deposits in the IntraFi® reciprocal network, brokered deposits and public funds protected by state programs, accounted for approximately 27.8 percent of total deposits.

•Borrowed funds decreased to $438.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $525.5 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the balance of federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings decreasing to $0 as of September 30, 2024, from $85.5 million as of June 30, 2024 as a result of growth in deposits.

•The efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) was 63.28 percent for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 67.14 percent for the second quarter of 2024. The improvement in the efficiency ratio was primarily due to the increase in net interest income. In the third quarter of 2024, the increase in interest income on loans outpaced the increase in interest expense on deposits and borrowed funds.
•Net interest margin, on a fully tax-equivalent basis (a non-GAAP measure), was 1.91 percent for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.86 percent for the second quarter of 2024. Net interest income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.0 million, compared to $17.2 million for the second quarter of 2024.
•The tangible common equity ratio was 5.90 percent as of September 30, 2024, compared to 5.65 percent as of June 30, 2024. The increase in the tangible common equity ratio was driven by retained net income and the decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which was primarily the result of the increase in the market value of our available for sale investment portfolio.

Third Quarter 2024 Compared to Third Quarter 2023 Overview

•Loans increased $171.4 million at September 30, 2024, or 6.0 percent, compared to September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to increases in commercial real estate loans and the funding of previously committed construction loans.
•Deposits increased to $3.3 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $2.8 billion at September 30, 2023. Included in deposits were brokered deposits totaling $425.9 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $237.0 million at September 30, 2023. Brokered deposits were used to reduce short-term borrowed funds and to fund loan growth. Excluding brokered deposits, deposits increased $334.2 million, or 13.3 percent, as of September 30, 2024, compared to September 30, 2023. Deposit growth included a mix of public funds and commercial and consumer deposits.
•Borrowed funds decreased to $438.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $705.1 million at September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of $261.5 million in federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings as a result of growth in deposits.
•The efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) was 63.28 percent for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 60.83 percent for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in the efficiency ratio in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023 was primarily due to the increase in noninterest expense, partially offset by an increase in net interest income. Occupancy and equipment expense increased primarily due to the occupancy costs associated with the Company’s newly constructed headquarters.
•Net interest margin, on a fully tax-equivalent basis (a non-GAAP measure), was 1.91 percent for both the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023. Net interest income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.0 million, compared to $16.6 million for the third quarter of 2023.





The Company filed its report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. Please refer to that document for a more in-depth discussion of the Company’s financial results. The Form 10-Q is available on the Investor Relations section of West Bank’s website at www.westbankstrong.com.

The Company will discuss its results in a conference call scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The telephone number for the conference call is 800-715-9871. The conference ID for the conference call is 7846129. A recording of the call will be available until November 7, 2024, by dialing 800-770-2030. The conference ID for the replay call is 7846129, followed by the # key.

About West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA)

West Bancorporation, Inc. is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. Serving customers since 1893, West Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., is a community bank that focuses on lending, deposit services, and trust services for small- to medium-sized businesses and consumers. West Bank has six offices in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area, one office in Coralville, Iowa, and four offices in Minnesota in the cities of Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato and St. Cloud.

Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “future,” “confident,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “strategy,” “plan,” “opportunity,” “will be,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar references, or references to estimates, predictions or future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon certain underlying assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Because of the possibility that the underlying assumptions are incorrect or do not materialize as expected in the future, actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.  Risks and uncertainties that may affect future results include: interest rate risk, including the effects of changes in interest rates; fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our investment portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; competitive pressures, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions, “fintech” companies and digital asset service providers; pricing pressures on loans and deposits; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk; changes in credit and other risks posed by the Company’s loan portfolio, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance for credit losses dictated by new market conditions, accounting standards or regulatory requirements; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, including those who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in local, national and international economic conditions, including the level and impact of inflation and possible recession; the effects of recent developments and events in the financial services industry, including the large-scale deposit withdrawals over a short period of time that resulted in recent bank failures; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, limitations and costs including in response to the recent bank failures; changes in customers’ acceptance of the Company’s products and services; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our or our third-party partners’ information security controls or cyber-security related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools; unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the Company; the monetary, trade and other regulatory policies of the U.S. government; acts of war or terrorism, including the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; changes to U.S. tax laws, regulations and guidance; potential changes in federal policy and at regulatory agencies as a result of the upcoming 2024 presidential election; talent and labor shortages; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current or future events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
As of
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETSSeptember 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks$34,157 $27,994 $27,071 $33,245 $18,819 
Interest-bearing deposits123,646 121,825 120,946 32,112 1,802 
Securities available for sale, at fair value597,745 588,452 605,735 623,919 609,365 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost17,195 21,065 26,181 22,957 26,691 
Loans3,021,221 2,998,774 2,980,133 2,927,535 2,849,777 
Allowance for credit losses(29,419)(28,422)(28,373)(28,342)(28,147)
Loans, net2,991,802 2,970,352 2,951,760 2,899,193 2,821,630 
Premises and equipment, net106,771 101,965 95,880 86,399 75,675 
Bank-owned life insurance44,703 44,416 44,138 43,864 43,589 
Other assets72,547 89,046 90,981 84,069 104,329 
Total assets$3,988,566 $3,965,115 $3,962,692 $3,825,758 $3,701,900 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits$3,278,553 $3,180,922 $3,065,030 $2,973,779 $2,755,529 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings— 85,500 198,500 150,270 261,510 
Other borrowings438,814 439,998 441,183 442,367 443,552 
Other liabilities35,846 34,812 34,223 34,299 37,376 
Stockholders’ equity235,353 223,883 223,756 225,043 203,933 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,988,566 $3,965,115 $3,962,692 $3,825,758 $3,701,900 
For the Quarter Ended
AVERAGE BALANCESSeptember 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Assets$3,973,824 $3,964,109 $3,812,199 $3,706,497 $3,679,541 
Loans2,991,272 2,994,492 2,949,672 2,857,594 2,813,213 
Deposits3,258,669 3,123,282 2,956,635 2,878,676 2,764,184 
Stockholders’ equity227,513 219,771 219,835 201,920 215,230 



WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
As of
LOANSSeptember 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Commercial$512,884 $526,589 $544,293 $531,594 $529,293 
Real estate:
Construction, land and land development520,516 496,864 465,247 413,477 399,253 
1-4 family residential first mortgages89,749 92,230 108,065 106,688 89,713 
Home equity17,140 15,264 14,020 14,618 12,429 
Commercial1,870,132 1,856,301 1,839,580 1,854,510 1,812,816 
Consumer and other14,261 15,234 12,844 10,930 10,123 
3,024,682 3,002,482 2,984,049 2,931,817 2,853,627 
Net unamortized fees and costs(3,461)(3,708)(3,916)(4,282)(3,850)
Total loans$3,021,221 $2,998,774 $2,980,133 $2,927,535 $2,849,777 
Less: allowance for credit losses(29,419)(28,422)(28,373)(28,342)(28,147)
Net loans$2,991,802 $2,970,352 $2,951,760 $2,899,193 $2,821,630 
CREDIT QUALITY
Pass$3,016,493 $2,994,310 $2,983,618 $2,931,377 $2,853,100 
Watch7,956 7,651 142 144 184 
Substandard233 521 289 296 343 
Doubtful— — — — — 
     Total loans$3,024,682 $3,002,482 $2,984,049 $2,931,817 $2,853,627 
DEPOSITS
Noninterest-bearing demand$525,332 $530,441 $521,377 $548,726 $551,688 
Interest-bearing demand438,402 443,658 449,946 481,207 417,802 
Savings and money market - non-brokered1,481,840 1,483,264 1,315,698 1,315,741 1,249,309 
Money market - brokered123,780 97,259 119,840 124,335 99,282 
    Total nonmaturity deposits2,569,354 2,554,622 2,406,861 2,470,009 2,318,081 
Time - non-brokered407,109 353,269 381,646 322,694 299,683 
Time - brokered302,090 273,031 276,523 181,076 137,765 
    Total time deposits709,199 626,300 658,169 503,770 437,448 
    Total deposits$3,278,553 $3,180,922 $3,065,030 $2,973,779 $2,755,529 
BORROWINGS
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings$— $85,500 $198,500 $150,270 $261,510 
Subordinated notes, net79,828 79,762 79,697 79,631 79,566 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances315,000 315,000 315,000 315,000 315,000 
Long-term debt43,986 45,236 46,486 47,736 48,986 
    Total borrowings$438,814 $525,498 $639,683 $592,637 $705,062 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock$— $— $— $— $— 
Common stock3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 
Additional paid-in capital34,960 34,322 33,685 34,197 33,487 
Retained earnings275,724 273,981 272,997 271,369 271,025 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(78,331)(87,420)(85,926)(83,523)(103,579)
    Total stockholders’ equity$235,353 $223,883 $223,756 $225,043 $203,933 




WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMESeptember 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023
Interest income:
Loans, including fees$42,504 $41,700 $40,196 $38,208 $36,756 
Securities:
Taxable3,261 3,394 3,416 3,521 3,427 
Tax-exempt806 808 810 869 880 
Interest-bearing deposits2,041 1,666 148 85 29 
Total interest income48,612 47,568 44,570 42,683 41,092 
Interest expense:
Deposits26,076 23,943 21,559 20,024 17,156 
 Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings115 1,950 2,183 2,024 3,165 
Subordinated notes1,112 1,105 1,108 1,114 1,113 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances2,748 2,718 2,325 2,482 2,329 
Long-term debt601 622 645 678 695 
Total interest expense30,652 30,338 27,820 26,322 24,458 
Net interest income17,960 17,230 16,750 16,361 16,634 
Credit loss expense— — — 500 200 
Net interest income after credit loss expense17,960 17,230 16,750 15,861 16,434 
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts459 462 460 476 463 
Debit card usage fees500 490 458 488 495 
Trust services828 794 776 782 831 
 Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance287 278 274 275 262 
Loan swap fees— — — — 431 
Realized securities losses, net— — — (431)— 
Other income285 322 331 308 340 
Total noninterest income2,359 2,346 2,299 1,898 2,822 
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits6,823 7,169 6,489 6,468 6,696 
Occupancy and equipment1,926 1,852 1,447 1,499 1,359 
Data processing771 754 714 723 703 
Technology and software722 731 700 676 573 
FDIC insurance711 631 519 475 439 
Professional fees239 244 257 235 254 
Director fees223 236 199 240 196 
Other expenses1,477 1,577 1,543 1,845 1,685 
Total noninterest expense12,892 13,194 11,868 12,161 11,905 
Income before income taxes7,427 6,382 7,181 5,598 7,351 
Income taxes1,475 1,190 1,372 1,073 1,445 
Net income$5,952 $5,192 $5,809 $4,525 $5,906 
Basic earnings per common share$0.35 $0.31 $0.35 $0.27 $0.35 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.35 $0.31 $0.35 $0.27 $0.35 




WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Nine Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMESeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Interest income:
Loans, including fees$124,400 $104,715 
Securities:
Taxable10,071 10,175 
Tax-exempt2,424 2,648 
Interest-bearing deposits3,855 84
Total interest income140,750 117,622 
Interest expense:
Deposits71,578 46,772 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings4,248 7,508 
Subordinated notes3,325 3,328 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances7,791 5,212 
Long-term debt1,868 2,132 
Total interest expense88,810 64,952 
Net interest income51,940 52,670 
Credit loss expense— 200 
Net interest income after credit loss expense51,940 52,470 
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts1,381 1,383 
Debit card usage fees1,448 1,492 
Trust services2,398 2,286 
Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance839 769 
Loan swap fees— 431 
Gain from bank-owned life insurance— 691 
Other income938 1,116 
Total noninterest income7,004 8,168 
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits20,481 20,592 
Occupancy and equipment5,225 4,008 
Data processing2,239 2,067 
Technology and software2,153 1,665 
FDIC insurance1,861 1,275 
Professional fees740 791 
Director fees658 652 
Other expenses4,597 5,400 
Total noninterest expense37,954 36,450 
Income before income taxes20,990 24,188 
Income taxes4,037 4,576 
Net income$16,953 $19,612 
Basic earnings per common share$1.01 $1.17 
Diluted earnings per common share$1.00 $1.17 






WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
As of and for the Quarter EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
COMMON SHARE DATASeptember 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Earnings per common share (basic)$0.35 $0.31 $0.35 $0.27 $0.35 $1.01 $1.17 
Earnings per common share (diluted)0.35 0.31 0.35 0.27 0.35 1.00 1.17 
Dividends per common share0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.75 
Book value per common share(1)
13.98 13.30 13.31 13.46 12.19 
Closing stock price19.01 17.90 17.83 21.20 16.31 
Market price/book value(2)
135.98 %134.59 %133.96 %157.50 %133.80 %
Price earnings ratio(3)
13.65 14.36 12.77 19.79 11.75 
Annualized dividend yield(4)
5.26 %5.59 %5.61 %4.72 %6.13 %
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS
Consolidated:
Total risk-based capital ratio11.95 %11.85 %11.78 %11.88 %11.96 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio9.39 9.30 9.23 9.30 9.37 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio8.15 8.08 8.36 8.50 8.58 
Common equity tier 1 ratio8.83 8.74 8.67 8.74 8.80 
West Bank:
Total risk-based capital ratio12.73 %12.66 %12.63 %12.76 %12.89 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio11.86 11.79 11.76 11.89 12.01 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio10.29 10.25 10.65 10.86 11.00 
Common equity tier 1 ratio11.86 11.79 11.76 11.89 12.01 
KEY PERFORMANCE RATIOS AND OTHER METRICS
Return on average assets(5)
0.60 %0.53 %0.61 %0.48 %0.64 %0.59 %0.72 %
Return on average equity(6)
10.41 9.50 10.63 8.89 10.89 10.18 12.22 
Net interest margin(7)(13)
1.91 1.86 1.88 1.87 1.91 1.88 2.05 
Yield on interest-earning assets(8)(13)
5.16 5.13 4.99 4.87 4.70 5.10 4.56 
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities3.84 3.83 3.70 3.60 3.38 3.79 3.09 
Efficiency ratio(9)(13)
63.28 67.14 62.04 64.66 60.83 64.16 59.52 
Nonperforming assets to total assets(10)
0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 
ACL ratio(11)
0.97 0.95 0.95 0.97 0.99 
Loans/total assets75.75 75.63 75.20 76.52 76.98 
Loans/total deposits92.15 94.27 97.23 98.44 103.42 
Tangible common equity ratio(12)
5.90 5.65 5.65 5.88 5.51 

(1) Includes accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2) Closing stock price divided by book value per common share.
(3) Closing stock price divided by annualized earnings per common share (basic).
(4) Annualized dividend divided by period end closing stock price.
(5) Annualized net income divided by average assets.
(6) Annualized net income divided by average stockholders’ equity.
(7) Annualized tax-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(8) Annualized tax-equivalent interest income on interest-earning assets divided by average interest-earning assets.
(9) Noninterest expense (excluding other real estate owned expense and write-down of premises) divided by noninterest income (excluding net securities gains/losses and gains/losses on disposition of premises and equipment) plus tax-equivalent net interest income.
(10) Total nonperforming assets divided by total assets.
(11) Allowance for credit losses on loans divided by total loans.    
(12) Common equity less intangible assets (none held) divided by tangible assets.
(13) A non-GAAP measure.






NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This report contains references to financial measures that are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the Company’s presentation of net interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis and the presentation of the efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis, excluding certain income and expenses. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors to analyze and evaluate the Company’s financial performance. These measures are considered standard measures of comparison within the banking industry. Additionally, management believes providing measures on a FTE basis enhances the comparability of income arising from taxable and nontaxable sources. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures differently. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be considered an alternative to the Company’s GAAP results. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of net interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis and efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis.

 (in thousands)For the Quarter EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024June 30, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Reconciliation of net interest income and net interest margin on a FTE basis to GAAP:
Net interest income (GAAP)$17,960 $17,230 $16,750 $16,361 $16,634 $51,940 $52,670 
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)
29 55 82 95 113 166 396 
Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP)17,989 17,285 16,832 16,456 16,747 52,106 53,066 
Average interest-earning assets3,749,688 3,731,674 3,595,954 3,487,799 3,478,053 3,692,647 3,458,606 
Net interest margin on a FTE basis (non-GAAP)1.91 %1.86 %1.88 %1.87 %1.91 %1.88 %2.05 %
Reconciliation of efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis to GAAP:
Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP)$17,989 $17,285 $16,832 $16,456 $16,747 $52,106 $53,066 
Noninterest income2,359 2,346 2,299 1,898 2,822 7,004 8,168 
Adjustment for realized securities losses, net— — — 431 — — — 
Adjustment for losses on disposal of premises and equipment, net26 21 — 24 3 47 5 
Adjusted income20,374 19,652 19,131 18,809 19,572 59,157 61,239 
Noninterest expense12,892 13,194 11,868 12,161 11,905 37,954 36,450 
Efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis (non-GAAP) (2)
63.28 %67.14 %62.04 %64.66 %60.83 %64.16 %59.52 %
(1)    Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21 percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the nondeductible interest expense associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the financial results, as it enhances the comparability of income arising from taxable and nontaxable sources.
(2)     The efficiency ratio expresses noninterest expense as a percent of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and noninterest income, excluding specific noninterest income and expenses. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the Company's financial performance. It is a standard measure of comparison within the banking industry. A lower ratio is more desirable.


1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q3 2024 | Earnings Highlights

 
2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this presentation. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “future,” “confident,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “strategy,” “plan,” “opportunity,” “will be,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar references, or references to estimates, predictions or future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon certain underlying assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Because of the possibility that the underlying assumptions are incorrect or do not materialize as expected in the future, actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect future results include: interest rate risk, including the effects of changes in interest rates; fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our investment portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; competitive pressures, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions, “fintech” companies and digital asset service providers; pricing pressures on loans and deposits; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk; changes in credit and other risks posed by the Company’s loan portfolio, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance for loan losses dictated by new market conditions, accounting standards or regulatory requirements; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, including those who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in local, national and international economic conditions, including the level and impact of inflation and possible recession; the effects of recent developments and events in the financial services industry, including the large-scale deposit withdrawals over a short period of time that resulted in recent bank failures; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, limitations and costs including in response to the recent bank failures; changes in customers’ acceptance of the Company’s products and services; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our or our third-party partners' information security controls or cyber-security related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools; unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the Company; the monetary, trade and other regulatory policies of the U.S. government; acts of war or terrorism, including the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their business; changes to U.S. tax laws, regulations and guidance; potential changes in federal policy and at regulatory agencies as a result of the upcoming 2024 presidential election; talent and labor shortages; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current or future events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Except as otherwise indicated, this presentation speaks as of the date hereof. The delivery of this presentation shall not, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of West Bancorporation, Inc. after the date hereof. Certain of the information contained herein may be derived from information provided by industry sources. We believe that such information is accurate and that the sources from which it has been obtained are reliable. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information, however, and we have not independently verified such information. This presentation contains references to financial measures that are not defined in GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the Company’s presentation of net interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis and the presentation of the efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis, excluding certain income and expenses. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors to analyze and evaluate the Company’s financial performance. These measures are considered standard measures of comparison within the banking industry. Additionally, management believes providing measures on a FTE basis enhances the comparability of income arising from taxable and nontaxable sources. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures differently. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be considered an alternative to the Company’s GAAP results. This presentation includes reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP financial measures. Disclaimers

 
3 3Q 2024 Financial Highlights (1) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis; see Appendix for “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” $26.26 NASDAQ: WTBA September 30, 2024 Closing Price: $19.01 3Q 2024 Price Range: $16.36 to $22.13 Cash Dividend Per Share Declared On October 23, 2024: $0.25 (payable on November 20, 2024) Annualized Dividend Yield: 5.26% Efficiency Ratio1 63.28% ROA 0.60% NPAs/Assets 0.01% ROE 10.41% NIM1 1.91% Diluted EPS $0.35 Net Income $6.0 million

 
4 • West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) is a publicly traded, financial holding company (NASDAQ: WTBA) established in 1984 whose sole subsidiary is West Bank, founded in 1893. • West Bank is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and has 11 branches and commercial banking offices serving the greater Des Moines, Iowa area; eastern Iowa, which includes Iowa City and Coralville, Iowa; and southern Minnesota, which includes Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato, and St. Cloud, Minnesota. • The Company is a reliable, dividend paying community bank focused on commercial banking with $3.9 billion in assets. Our mission is to build strong relationships, build strong communities, and build upon our strong reputation to ensure our clients receive exceptional care, our communities receive outstanding support, and the loyalty of our employees and stockholders is rewarded. Company Profile and Mission • One of the Company's key competitive advantages is its client-centric approach to delivering strategic financial solutions to businesses, driven by the establishment of deep customer relationships and extensive experience in its markets. • First and foremost a community bank, West Bank has built a strong reputation for being responsive to local needs. West Bank employees place a high priority on community involvement, lending their time and talents to a long list of civic and community projects. Mission

 
5 Experienced Executive Leadership David D. Nelson Director/Chief Executive Officer/President Joined West Bank in 2010 Years in Banking: 41 Prior to joining the Company Mr. Nelson was the President of Southeast Minnesota Business Banking and President of Wells Fargo Bank Rochester in Rochester, Minnesota. Harlee N. Olafson Chief Risk Officer/Executive Vice President Joined West Bank in 2010 Years in Banking: 46 Prior to joining the Company Mr. Olafson was the President of Southwest Minnesota Business Banking and President of Wells Fargo Bank Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota. Bradley P. Peters Executive Vice President West Bank Minnesota Group President Joined West Bank in 2019 Years in Banking: 39 Prior to joining the Company Mr. Peters was the Executive Vice President of Bremer Bank in Minnesota where he was responsible for new market expansion. Jane M. Funk Chief Financial Officer Executive Vice President/Treasurer Joined West Bank in 2014 Years in Banking & Public Accounting: 34 Ms. Funk has extensive experience in the community banking industry and public accounting. Brad L. Winterbottom Executive Vice President West Bank President Joined West Bank in 1992 Years in Banking: 44 Mr. Winterbottom has extensive experience in commercial lending and loan portfolio administration and knowledge of the Iowa business community. Todd A. Mather West Bank Chief Credit Officer Joined West Bank in 2019 Years in Banking: 28 Prior to joining West Bank, Mr. Mather spent 8 years at Bremer Bank in Minnesota as a Senior Credit Director and Group Senior Credit Manager.

 
6 Conservative Organic Growth with Successful Lift-Out Strategies David Nelson joins West Bank as CEO. Entered the Rochester, Minnesota market by hiring experienced bankers who had existing strong relationships with local business owners and creating an advisory community board made up of local business owners and leaders. Successful and profitable establishment of market presence led to construction of permanent commercial banking office in 2016. Crossed $2 billion in total assets. Expanded into St. Cloud, Mankato, and Owatonna, Minnesota with the same lift- out strategy used in Rochester, Minnesota. Successful and profitable establishment of market presence led to construction of permanent commercial banking offices in each of these three markets during 2022-2024. Crossed $3 billion in total assets. Opened new corporate headquarters building in West Des Moines, Iowa in April 2024. After being in the same leased space for fifty years, the new building consolidates the organization's operations under one roof, and provides space for future growth and enhanced business development opportunities. 2010 2013 2018 2019 2020 2024

 
7 Company Highlights – Commitment to Excellence West Bancorporation is a high performing company in U.S. community banking, well-versed in providing commercial banking services, including loans and lines of credit and all types of deposit services, to small- and medium-sized businesses in its Iowa and Minnesota markets. Established • A 132 year presence in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area and is West Des Moines' oldest business of any type. • Long track record of growth and stability coupled with attractive financial returns and dividend yield. • Simple and consistent business model with a conservative operating philosophy and expense management controls. Strategy • Disciplined organic growth strategy with a track record of successful lift-out strategies. • Business model highlighted by focus on risk management and consistent execution. • Superior talent with business expertise in building relationships. Community Service & Philanthropy • In 2023, our employees volunteered over 8,000 hours of community service. • In 2023, the West Bancorporation Foundation and West Bank provided over $730,000 in total philanthropic contributions to more than 225 organizations.

 
8 Company Highlights – Commitment to Excellence West Bank is a commercially-focused financial institution operating in high quality markets in Iowa and Minnesota led by a deep and experienced management team with skills developed internally and with other large regional banking institutions. Credit Culture • Strict credit risk management with robust processes and experienced credit personnel. • 30 high quality commercial bankers with an average of 20 years of commercial banking experience. • Centralized committee structure that is agile and responsive to customer needs and an organizational structure that provides deep support of credit and administrative functions. • We are a local lender to local customers. Asset Quality & Risk Management • Proven credit culture with a history of strong asset quality. • Classified and watch list loan balance was 0.27% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2024. • Nonperforming assets at September 30, 2024 totaled $233 thousand, or 0.01% of total assets. • Commercial real estate stress testing is completed quarterly. • Independent third party loan review performed semi-annually.

 
9 $2,813 $2,858 $2,950 $2,994 $2,991 $2,999 $3,021 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Loans • Loans increased $22.4 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to the funding of previously committed construction loans. • Quarterly average loans decreased $3.2 million compared to Q2 2024. • Commercial real estate loans are well diversified among various industry sectors. • Commercial office lending makes up 5.8% of the total loan portfolio, with only 1.2% located in the Des Moines metropolitan downtown area. • Loan yields increased 5 bps in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024 as loan originations and renewals priced at higher prevailing market rates compared to current portfolio rates. • 35% of the loan portfolio consists of variable-rate loans. Quarterly Highlights 5.19% 5.31% 5.49% 5.60% 5.65% Loans ($ in millions) Average Balances Period End Loan Yield %

 
10 Loan Mix C & I, 17% CRE - NOO, 36% CRE - OO, 13% Multi Family, 13% 1-4 Family, 3% C & D, 17% Consumer and other, 1% Loan Mix as of 9/30/24 Total Construction and Development and Commercial Real Estate Loans Sector Balance ($ in thousands) Multifamily $ 540,751 Medical 151,794 Warehouse & trucking terminals 261,725 Hotels 261,792 Mixed use 98,066 Office 175,911 Retail 250,028 Senior care/living 103,248 Residential 157,556 Land and land development 106,706 Other 283,071 Total $ 2,390,648

 
11 Deposits • Total deposits increased $97.6 million in Q3 2024. • Brokered deposits increased $55.6 million in Q3 2024. • West Bank participates in the IntraFi® ICS and CDARS reciprocal deposit network which enables depositors to receive FDIC insurance coverage on deposits otherwise exceeding the maximum insurable amount. • Estimated uninsured deposits, excluding deposits in the IntraFi® reciprocal deposit network, brokered deposits and public funds protected by state programs, were approximately 27.8% of total deposits at the end of Q3. • Deposit costs increased 10 bps in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024. • Deposit costs have continued to increase, although at a slowing pace, in response to sustained high short-term market rates and pricing competition from other financial institutions and brokerage firms. Quarterly Highlights $2,764 $2,879 $2,957 $3,123 $3,259 $3,181 $3,279 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Average Balances Deposit Cost % Period End Deposits ($ in millions) 3.10% 3.43% 3.57% 3.70% 3.80% Brokered Deposits, 13% Noninterest- Bearing, 16% Interest-Bearing Demand, 13% Savings and Money Market, 46% Time Deposits, 12% Deposit Mix as of 9/30/24

 
12 Funding and Liquidity Cost of liability funding ($ in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 157,803 Unpledged securities 104,043 FHLB borrowing availability 627,984 Unsecured lines of credit availability 75,000 Federal Reserve discount window availability 125,291 Total as of 9/30/2024 $ 1,090,121 $3,443 $3,463 $3,555 $3,703 $3,705 $572 $561 $530 $521 $529 $2,192 $2,318 $2,427 $2,602 $2,729 $679 $584 $598 $580 $447 Average Noninterest-Bearing Deposits Average Interest Bearing Deposits Average Borrowings 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 3.38% 3.60% 3.70% 3.83% 3.84% Overall Funding Costs Sources of Liquidity West Bank also maintains master brokered deposit agreements with brokerage firms and access to one-way buy options through the IntraFi® deposit network. ($ in millions)

 
13 $108 $3 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Credit Quality $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 $0.5 $0.2 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 $0.5 $0.2 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 $28.1 $28.3 $28.3 $28.4 $29.4 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) ($ in thousands) Substandard Loans ($ in millions) Nonaccrual Loans ($ in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses ($ in millions) 0.99% 0.97% 0.95% 0.95% 0.97% ACL/Loans % $(9) $(31) $(49)

 
14 Net Interest Income (1) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis; see Appendix for “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” $16.6 $16.4 $16.8 $17.2 $18.0 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Net Interest Income ($ in millions) 1.91% 1.87% 1.88% 1.86% 1.91% Net interest margin %(1) Net interest income increased $0.8 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024 • Loan interest income increased $0.8 million. • Deposit interest expense increased $2.1 million. • Interest expense on federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings decreased $1.8 million. Net interest margin increased 5 bps in Q3 2024 • Loan yields increased 5 bps in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2024. • Estimated investment portfolio cash flows for the next 12 months are $51.4 million with a roll-off interest rate of 2.02%.

 
15 8.8% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 8.8% 12.0% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.9% 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 8.6% 8.5% 8.4% 8.1% 8.2% 11.0% 10.9% 10.7% 10.3% 10.3% 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 9.4% 9.3% 9.2% 9.3% 9.4% 12.0% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.9% 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 12.0% 11.9% 11.8% 11.9% 12.0% 12.9% 12.8% 12.6% 12.7% 12.7% 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Regulatory Capital Ratios Note: Lines depict well-capitalized levels.Company West Bank Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio Tier 1 Capital Ratio Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 6.5% 10% 8% 5%

 
16Appendix Appendix Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands) As of and for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 Reconciliation of net interest income and net interest margin on a FTE basis to GAAP: Net interest income (GAAP) $ 17,960 $ 17,230 $ 16,750 $ 16,361 $ 16,634 Tax-equivalent adjustment (1) 29 55 82 95 113 Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 17,989 17,285 16,832 16,456 16,747 Average interest-earning assets 3,749,688 3,731,674 3,595,954 3,487,799 3,478,053 Net interest margin on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 1.91 % 1.86 % 1.88 % 1.87 % 1.91 % Reconciliation of efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis to GAAP: Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) $ 17,989 $ 17,285 $ 16,832 $ 16,456 $ 16,747 Noninterest income 2,359 2,346 2,299 1,898 2,822 Adjustment for realized securities losses, net — — — 431 — Adjustment for losses on disposal of premises and equipment, net 26 21 — 24 3 Adjusted income 20,374 19,652 19,131 18,809 19,572 Noninterest expense 12,892 13,194 11,868 12,161 11,905 Efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis (non- GAAP) (2) 63.28 % 67.14 % 62.04 % 64.66 % 60.83 % (1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21 percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the nondeductible interest expense associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the financial results, as it enhances the comparability of income arising from taxable and nontaxable sources. (2) The efficiency ratio expresses noninterest expense as a percent of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and noninterest income, excluding specific noninterest income and expenses. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper understanding of the Company's financial performance. It is a standard measure of comparison within the banking industry. A lower ratio is more desirable.

 
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