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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): July 27, 2023


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

Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


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


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value WTBA The 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 On July 27, 2023, West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its second quarter earnings results for the period ended June 30, 2023, and the declaration of a quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.


The information furnished in this item of this Form 8-K, and the related exhibits, 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 exhibits, 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 Number Description
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.
July 27, 2023 By: /s/ Jane M. Funk
Name: Jane M. Funk
Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer




EX-99.1 2 wtba-20230727exhibit991.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1

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Press Release
 
July 27, 2023
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766
 
WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported second quarter 2023 net income of $5.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, compared to first quarter 2023 net income of $7.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, and second quarter 2022 net income of $12.7 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share. On July 26, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 23, 2023, to stockholders of record on August 9, 2023.

David Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “The unprecedented size and pace of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases in the last year and the resulting inverted yield curve have had a dramatic impact on our deposit base and cost of funds. Our deposit and funding mix has changed as depositors react to intense short-term rate competition and utilize accumulated cash for business operations. The resulting increase in our cost of funds has outpaced the repricing benefits in loans and investments, leading to a decline in our net interest income and net interest margin.”

David Nelson added, “Our credit quality continues to be pristine. We had one loan past due more than 30 days at the end of the second quarter. This is the first time in two years that we have had a loan more than 30 days past due at quarter-end. We have one loan on nonaccrual status and a total of $536 thousand in loans on our watch and classified loan list. We remain diligent in monitoring and managing our credit risk in light of future economic uncertainty and the volatile interest rate environment. Our capital position is strong and we remain focused on delivering high quality services and products through our successful relationship based business model.”

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net income (in thousands) $5,862 $13,706
Return on average equity 11.03  % 12.90  %
Return on average assets 0.64  % 0.76  %
Efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) 62.83  % 58.91  %
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.01  % 0.01  %

Second Quarter 2023 Compared to First Quarter 2023 Overview

•Loans increased $50.9 million in the second quarter of 2023, or 7.4 percent annualized.

•No provision for credit losses was recorded in either the second quarter of 2023 or the first quarter of 2023.

•The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.00 percent at June 30, 2023, compared to 1.01 percent at March 31, 2023.





•There was one loan with a balance of $229 thousand that was greater than 30 days past due at June 30, 2023. This loan is guaranteed by the SBA. For the seven consecutive quarter-ends prior to June 30, 2023, there were no loans greater than 30 days past due. Nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2023 consisted of one loan with a balance of $309 thousand.

•Commercial real estate loans totaling $52.6 million were upgraded and removed from the watch list during the second quarter of 2023. These loans related to one borrowing relationship that had been downgraded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The upgrade resulted from the borrowers’ ability to return to normal operations and financial performance for an extended period of time.

•Deposits increased $37.9 million in the second quarter of 2023. Brokered deposits totaled $230.7 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $234.2 million at March 31, 2023, a decrease of $3.5 million. Excluding brokered deposits, deposits increased $41.4 million, or 1.6 percent, during the second quarter of 2023. As of June 30, 2023, estimated uninsured deposits, which excludes deposits in the IntraFi® reciprocal network, brokered deposits and public funds protected by state programs, were approximately 27.5 percent of total deposits.
•The efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) was 62.83 percent for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 55.34 percent for the first quarter of 2023. The increase in the efficiency ratio is primarily the result of the decline in tax equivalent net interest income and an increase in salaries and employee benefits.
•Net interest margin, on a fully tax-equivalent basis (a non-GAAP measure), was 2.02 percent for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 2.23 percent for the first quarter of 2023. Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 was $17.3 million, compared to $18.7 million for the first quarter of 2023. The rising cost of deposits and borrowed funds and the change in mix of funding has increased interest expense faster than the increase in interest income from loan repricing and loan originations.
•The tangible common equity ratio was 5.90 percent at June 30, 2023, compared to 5.99 percent at March 31, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Compared to Second Quarter 2022 Overview

•Loans increased $233.9 million at June 30, 2023, or 9.1 percent, compared to June 30, 2022.
•Deposits decreased $6.1 million at June 30, 2023, compared to June 30, 2022. Included in deposits were brokered deposits totaling $230.7 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $196.5 million at June 30, 2022. The decline in deposits was primarily attributable to customers using their own liquidity to fund business transactions, instead of incurring debt, and customers seeking higher yielding investment options.
•Borrowed funds increased to $593.9 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $388.8 million at June 30, 2022. The increase included $135.0 million in FHLB advances associated with long-term interest rate swaps and $51.1 million in federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings.
•The efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP measure) was 62.83 percent for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 41.96 percent for the second quarter of 2022. Tax-equivalent net interest income decreased in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to the increased cost of deposits and borrowed funds. Additionally, salaries and employee benefits increased due to wage increases in response to market conditions and competition in retaining and recruiting talent and increases in full-time equivalent employees with growth in our commercial banking team and information technology department.
•Net interest margin, on a fully tax-equivalent basis (a non-GAAP measure), was 2.02 percent for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 2.93 percent for the second quarter of 2022. Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 was $17.3 million, compared to $24.2 million for the second quarter of 2022. In 2022 and 2023, the rising cost of deposits and borrowed funds and the change in mix of funding has increased interest expense faster than the increase in interest income from loan repricing and loan originations.

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, July 27, 2023. The telephone number for the conference call is 833-470-1428. The access code for the conference call is 716035. A recording of the call will be available until August 10, 2023, by dialing 866-813-9403. The replay access code is 518749.





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 recent rate increases by the Federal Reserve; 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 “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 (including as a result of the implementation of the current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting standard) or regulatory requirements; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in local, national and international economic conditions, including rising rates 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 at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank that resulted in the failure of those institutions; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, limitations and costs including in response to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank; changes in customers’ acceptance of the Company’s products and services; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our 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 Russian invasion of Ukraine, widespread disease or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, 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; talent and labor shortages; the new 1 percent excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly traded companies; 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 SHEETS June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 29,776  $ 21,579  $ 24,896  $ 58,342  $ 26,174 
Interest-bearing deposits 1,968  901  1,643  1,049  766 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 645,091  665,358  664,115  671,752  731,970 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 22,488  22,226  19,336  18,350  15,532 
Loans 2,807,075  2,756,185  2,742,836  2,614,145  2,573,129 
Allowance for credit losses (27,938) (27,941) (25,473) (25,418) (25,434)
Loans, net 2,779,137  2,728,244  2,717,363  2,588,727  2,547,695 
Premises and equipment, net 66,683  59,565  53,124  44,592  41,807 
Bank-owned life insurance 43,328  44,830  44,573  44,318  44,072 
Other assets 90,084  82,240  88,168  90,387  66,775 
Total assets $ 3,678,555  $ 3,624,943  $ 3,613,218  $ 3,517,517  $ 3,474,791 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits $ 2,836,325  $ 2,798,393  $ 2,880,408  $ 2,822,847  $ 2,842,451 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings 184,150  229,290  200,000  204,500  133,000 
Other borrowings 409,736  350,921  285,855  255,789  255,751 
Other liabilities 31,218  29,347  35,843  35,617  27,400 
Stockholders’ equity 217,126  216,992  211,112  198,764  216,189 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,678,555  $ 3,624,943  $ 3,613,218  $ 3,517,517  $ 3,474,791 
For the Quarter Ended
AVERAGE BALANCES June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Assets $ 3,645,651  $ 3,617,458  $ 3,511,717  $ 3,475,894  $ 3,503,686 
Loans 2,783,463  2,745,381  2,649,671  2,579,862  2,537,152 
Deposits 2,854,945  2,846,926  2,901,928  2,864,648  3,002,535 
Stockholders’ equity 213,177  215,391  199,947  219,065  222,731 




WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
As of
ANALYSIS OF LOAN PORTFOLIO June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Loan mix:
  Commercial $ 535,085  $ 520,894  $ 519,196  $ 526,336  $ 475,704 
  Real estate:
  Construction, land and land development 351,461  336,739  363,015  341,549  390,137 
  1-4 family residential first mortgages 80,998  75,223  75,211  69,991  69,829 
  Home equity 12,625  9,726  10,322  10,271  8,564 
  Commercial 1,820,718  1,810,158  1,771,940  1,661,907  1,627,150 
  Consumer and other 10,289  7,381  7,291  7,884  5,912 
2,811,176  2,760,121  2,746,975  2,617,938  2,577,296 
  Net unamortized fees and costs (4,101) (3,936) (4,139) (3,793) (4,167)
Total loans $ 2,807,075  $ 2,756,185  $ 2,742,836  $ 2,614,145  $ 2,573,129 
Less allowance for credit losses (27,938) (27,941) (25,473) (25,418) (25,434)
Net loans $ 2,779,137  $ 2,728,244  $ 2,717,363  $ 2,588,727  $ 2,547,695 
CLASSIFIED LOANS
Watch $ 187  $ 52,766  $ 54,231  $ 57,789  $ 46,114 
Substandard 349  404  410  427  434 
Doubtful —  —  —  —  — 
Total $ 536  $ 53,170  $ 54,641  $ 58,216  $ 46,548 
ANALYSIS OF DEPOSITS
Deposit mix:
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 568,029  $ 605,666  $ 693,563  $ 712,722  $ 690,335 
Interest-bearing demand 459,030  486,656  536,226  469,257  472,919 
Savings and money market - non-brokered 1,302,468  1,202,756  1,125,202  1,170,214  1,253,366 
Money market - brokered 114,142  92,524  112,752  82,480  106,654 
Total nonmaturity deposits 2,443,669  2,387,602  2,467,743  2,434,673  2,523,274 
Time - non-brokered 276,097  269,102  252,725  212,574  229,354 
Time - brokered 116,559  141,689  159,940  175,600  89,823 
Total time deposits 392,656  410,791  412,665  388,174  319,177 
Total deposits $ 2,836,325  $ 2,798,393  $ 2,880,408  $ 2,822,847  $ 2,842,451 
ANALYSIS OF BORROWINGS
Borrowings mix:
 Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings $ 184,150  $ 229,290  $ 200,000  $ 204,500  $ 133,000 
Subordinated notes, net 79,500  79,435  79,369  79,303  79,265 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 280,000  220,000  155,000  125,000  125,000 
Long-term debt 50,236  51,486  51,486  51,486  51,486 
Total borrowings $ 593,886  $ 580,211  $ 485,855  $ 460,289  $ 388,751 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock $ —  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ — 
Common stock 3,000  3,000  3,000  3,000  3,000 
Additional paid-in capital 32,642  31,797  32,021  31,152  30,283 
Retained earnings 269,301  267,620  267,562  262,776  255,334 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (87,817) (85,425) (91,471) (98,164) (72,428)
Total Stockholders’ Equity $ 217,126  $ 216,992  $ 211,112  $ 198,764  $ 216,189 





WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Quarter Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
Interest income:
Loans, including fees $ 35,011  $ 32,948  $ 30,859  $ 28,102  $ 24,848 
Securities:
Taxable 3,432  3,316  3,398  3,147  3,090 
Tax-exempt 883  885  887  890  892 
Interest-bearing deposits 25  30  24  30  67 
Total interest income 39,351  37,179  35,168  32,169  28,897 
Interest expense:
Deposits 16,277  13,339  11,043  6,289  3,146 
 Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings 2,264  2,079  952  655  157 
Subordinated notes 1,109  1,106  1,119  1,106  394 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,621  1,262  755  649  635 
Long-term debt 739  698  630  466  326 
Total interest expense 22,010  18,484  14,499  9,165  4,658 
Net interest income 17,341  18,695  20,669  23,004  24,239 
Credit loss expense (benefit) —  —  —  —  (1,750)
Net interest income after credit loss expense (benefit) 17,341  18,695  20,669  23,004  25,989 
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts 458  462  476  553  585 
Debit card usage fees 511  486  492  498  507 
Trust services 749  706  678  780  622 
 Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance 250  257  255  246  236 
Gain from bank-owned life insurance —  691  —  —  — 
Loan swap fees —  —  —  835  — 
Other income 421  355  364  364  328 
Total noninterest income 2,389  2,957  2,265  3,276  2,278 
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 7,029  6,867  6,552  6,578  6,410 
Occupancy and equipment 1,322  1,327  1,270  1,315  1,242 
Data processing 729  635  673  644  656 
Technology and software 579  513  518  651  492 
FDIC insurance 420  416  243  127  289 
Professional fees 287  250  205  250  202 
Director fees 251  205  215  209  222 
Other expenses 1,857  1,858  1,989  1,684  1,753 
Total noninterest expense 12,474  12,071  11,665  11,458  11,266 
Income before income taxes 7,256  9,581  11,269  14,822  17,001 
Income taxes 1,394  1,737  2,323  3,220  4,334 
Net income $ 5,862  $ 7,844  $ 8,946  $ 11,602  $ 12,667 
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.35  $ 0.47  $ 0.54  $ 0.70  $ 0.76 
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.35  $ 0.47  $ 0.53  $ 0.69  $ 0.75 





WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022
Interest income:
Loans, including fees $ 67,959  $ 48,134 
Securities:
Taxable 6,748  5,979 
Tax-exempt 1,768  1,750 
Interest-bearing deposits 55  149
Total interest income 76,530  56,012 
Interest expense:
Deposits 29,616  5,297 
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings 4,343  157 
Subordinated notes 2,215  642 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 2,883  1,265 
Long-term debt 1,437  584 
Total interest expense 40,494  7,945 
Net interest income 36,036  48,067 
Credit loss expense (benefit) —  (2,500)
Net interest income after credit loss expense (benefit) 36,036  50,567 
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts 920  1,165 
Debit card usage fees 997  979 
Trust services 1,455  1,251 
Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance 507  463 
Gain from bank-owned life insurance 691  — 
Other income 776  809 
Total noninterest income 5,346  4,667 
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits 13,896  12,708 
Occupancy and equipment 2,649  2,328 
Data processing 1,364  1,280 
Technology and software 1,092  968 
FDIC insurance 836  626 
Professional fees 537  419 
Director fees 456  390 
Other expenses 3,715  3,209 
Total noninterest expense 24,545  21,928 
Income before income taxes 16,837  33,306 
Income taxes 3,131  7,455 
Net income $ 13,706  $ 25,851 
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.82  $ 1.56 
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.82  $ 1.54 








WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Financial Information (unaudited)
As of and for the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
COMMON SHARE DATA June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022
Earnings per common share (basic) $ 0.35  $ 0.47  $ 0.54  $ 0.70  $ 0.76  $ 0.82  $ 1.56 
Earnings per common share (diluted) 0.35  0.47  0.53  0.69  0.75  0.82  1.54 
Dividends per common share 0.25  0.25  0.25  0.25  0.25  0.50  0.50 
Book value per common share(1)
12.98  12.98  12.69  11.94  12.99 
Closing stock price 18.41  18.27  25.55  20.81  24.34 
Market price/book value(2)
141.83  % 140.76  % 201.34  % 174.29  % 187.37  %
Price earnings ratio(3)
13.11  9.56  11.93  7.49  7.98 
Annualized dividend yield(4)
5.43  % 5.47  % 3.91  % 4.81  % 4.11  %
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS
Consolidated:
Total risk-based capital ratio 12.15  % 12.17  % 12.08  % 12.34  % 12.53  %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 9.51  9.51  9.55  9.72  9.81 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 8.60  8.60  8.81  8.85  8.59 
Common equity tier 1 ratio 8.92  8.92  8.96  9.11  9.17 
West Bank:
Total risk-based capital ratio 13.13  % 13.16  % 13.08  % 13.38  % 13.62  %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 12.24  12.26  12.33  12.60  12.81 
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 11.08  11.10  11.37  11.47  11.22 
Common equity tier 1 ratio 12.24  12.26  12.33  12.60  12.81 
KEY PERFORMANCE RATIOS AND OTHER METRICS
Return on average assets(5)
0.64  % 0.88  % 1.01  % 1.32  % 1.45  % 0.76  % 1.48  %
Return on average equity(6)
11.03  14.77  17.75  21.01  22.81  12.90  21.83 
Net interest margin(7)(13)
2.02  2.23  2.49  2.78  2.93  2.12  2.89 
Yield on interest-earning assets(8)(13)
4.57  4.41  4.21  3.87  3.49  4.49  3.36 
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities 3.10  2.76  2.24  1.45  0.73  2.94  0.63 
Efficiency ratio(9)(13)
62.83  55.34  50.42  43.16  41.96  58.91  41.05 
Nonperforming assets to total assets(10)
0.01  0.01  0.01  0.01  0.01 
ACL ratio(11)
1.00  1.01  0.93  0.97  0.99 
Loans/total assets 76.31  76.03  75.91  74.32  74.05 
Loans/total deposits 98.97  98.49  95.22  92.61  90.53 
Tangible common equity ratio(12)
5.90  5.99  5.84  5.65  6.22 

(1) Includes accumulated other comprehensive income (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 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) As of and for the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022
Reconciliation of net interest income and net interest margin on a FTE basis to GAAP:
Net interest income (GAAP) $ 17,341  $ 18,695  $ 20,669  $ 23,004  $ 24,239  $ 36,036  $ 48,067 
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)
122  161  197  270  326  283  655 
Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 17,463  18,856  20,866  23,274  24,565  36,319  48,722 
Average interest-earning assets 3,461,313  3,435,988  3,328,941  3,322,522  3,362,313  3,448,722  3,397,021 
Net interest margin on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 2.02  % 2.23  % 2.49  % 2.78  % 2.93  % 2.12  % 2.89  %
Reconciliation of efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis to GAAP:
Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) $ 17,463  $ 18,856  $ 20,866  $ 23,274  $ 24,565  $ 36,319  $ 48,722 
Noninterest income 2,389  2,957  2,265  3,276  2,278  5,346  4,667 
Adjustment for losses on disposal of premises and equipment, net —  —  27 
Adjusted income 19,854  21,813  23,133  26,550  26,852  41,667  53,416 
Noninterest expense 12,474  12,071  11,665  11,458  11,266  24,545  21,928 
Efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis (non-GAAP) (2)
62.83  % 55.34  % 50.42  % 43.16  % 41.96  % 58.91  % 41.05  %
(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.


EX-99.2 3 wtba-20230727exhibit992.htm EX-99.2 wtba-20230727exhibit992
1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2023 | 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 recent rate increases by the Federal Reserve; 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 “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 (including as a result of the implementation of the current expected credit loss (CECL) accounting standard) or regulatory requirements; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in local, national and international economic conditions, including rising rates 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 at Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank that resulted in the failure of those institutions; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, limitations and costs including in response to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank; changes in customers’ acceptance of the Company’s products and services; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our 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 Russian invasion of Ukraine, widespread disease or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, 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; talent and labor shortages; the new 1 percent excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly traded companies; 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 2Q 2023 Financial Highlights (1) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis; see Appendix for “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” $26.26 NASDAQ: WTBA June 30, 2023 Closing Price: $18.41 2Q 2023 Price Range: $15.04 to $19.96 Cash Dividend Declared On July 26, 2023: $0.25 (payable on August 23, 2023) Annualized Dividend Yield: 5.43% Efficiency Ratio1 62.83% ROA 0.64% NPAs/Assets 0.01% ROE 11.03% NIM1 2.02% Diluted EPS $0.35 Net Income $5.9 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; and Southern Minnesota, which includes Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato, and St. Cloud, Minnesota. • Reliable, dividend paying community bank with $3.7 billion in assets focused on commercial banking. 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. • West Bank strives to be best at all things that are most important to someone running their own business. Mission


 
5 Experienced Executive Leadership David D. Nelson Director/Chief Executive Officer/President Joined West Bank in 2010 Years in Banking: 40 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: 45 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: 38 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: 33 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: 43 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: 27 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. Constructed a bank office building in Rochester, Minnesota. Crossed $2 billion in total assets. Expanded into St. Cloud, Mankato, and Owatonna, Minnesota with the same lift- out strategy used in Rochester, Minnesota. Crossed $3 billion in total assets. Opened a newly constructed bank office building in St. Cloud Minnesota and began construction on a bank office building in Mankato, Minnesota. Began construction on new corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa. After being in the same leased space for fifty years, the new building is an opportunity to consolidate our corporate operations under one roof, and provide space for future growth and enhanced business development opportunities. 2010 2013 2016 2018 2019 2020 2022 2022


 
7 Company Highlights – Commitment to Excellence West Bancorporation is a strong 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 131 year presence in the Des Moines 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 conservative operating philosophy and expense management. Industry Recognition • Ranked by S & P Global as the #17 top performing large community bank in America in 2022 among banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion. • Ranked by Raymond James as the #13 top performing community bank in America in 2022 among publicly traded banks with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. We have received this award for 9 out of the last 10 years. • Ranked by American Banker as the #18 top performing community bank in America in 2022 among banks with assets between $2 billion and $10 billion. Asset Quality • Proven credit culture with a history of strong asset quality. • Classified watch list loan balance was 0.02% of the loan portfolio at June 30, 2023. • Nonperforming assets at June 30, 2023 totaled $309 thousand, or 0.01% of total assets.


 
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 Strategy Community Service & Philanthropy Risk Management • Strict credit risk management with robust processes and experienced credit personnel. • 31 high quality commercial bankers with an average of 22 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. We live where we lend. • 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. • In 2022, our employees volunteered over 7,000 hours of community service. • In 2022, the West Bancorporation Foundation and West Bank provided over $700,000 in total philanthropic contributions to more than 225 organizations. • Commercial real estate stress testing is completed quarterly. • No exposure to cryptocurrency companies or assets. • No commercial real estate office exposure in major metropolitan downtown areas outside of Iowa.


 
9 $2,537 $2,580 $2,650 $2,745 $2,783 $2,756 $2,807 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 1Q23 2Q23 Loans • Loans increased $50.9 million in Q2 2023. • Quarterly average loans increased $38.1 million compared to Q1 2023. • Commercial real estate loans are diversified among various sectors, including hotels, warehouses, medical, senior living, mixed use and office. • Commercial office lending makes up less than 7% of the total loan portfolio, with only 1.3% located in the Des Moines metropolitan downtown area. • Loan yields increased 17 bps in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023. • Rising market interest rates resulted in increasing rates on variable rate loans and higher interest rates on renewed and originated loans. • 29% of the loan portfolio are variable rate loans. Quarterly Highlights C & I, 19% CRE - NOO, 42% CRE - OO, 11% Multi Family, 12% 1-4 Family, 3% C & D, 12% Consumer and other, 1% Loan Mix as of 6/30/23 3.95% 4.34% 4.63% 4.88% 5.05% Loans ($ in millions) Average Balances Period End Loan Yield %


 
10 Deposits • Total deposits increased $37.9 million in Q2 2023. • Brokered deposits decreased $3.5 million in Q2 2023. • 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 27.5% of total deposits. • Deposit costs increased 39 bps in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023. • Deposit rates have increased in response to increases in short-term market rates, high short-term Treasury rates and significant deposit competition from financial institutions and brokerage firms. Quarterly Highlights $3,003 $2,865 $2,902 $2,847 $2,855 $2,798 $2,836 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 1Q23 2Q23 Average Balances Deposit Rate % Period End Deposits ($ in millions) 0.55% 1.16% 1.99% 2.46% 2.85% Brokered Deposits, 8% Noninterest Bearing, 20% Interest Bearing Demand, 16% Savings and Money Market, 46% Time Deposits, 10% Deposit Mix as of 6/30/23


 
11 Funding and Liquidity Cost of liability funding ($ in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,744 Unpledged securities 265,796 FHLB borrowing availability 548,803 Unsecured lines of credit availability 35,000 Federal Reserve discount window availability 3,144 Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program availability 99,039 Total as of 6/30/2023 $ 983,526 $3,254 $3,226 $3,271 $3,367 $3,393 $698 $717 $705 $651 $564 $2,304 $2,148 $2,196 $2,195 $2,291 $252 $361 $370 $521 $538 Average Noninterest-Bearing Deposit Average Interest Bearing Deposits Average Borrowings 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 0.73% 1.45% 2.24% 2.76% 3.10% Overall Funding Costs Rise Sources of Liquidity West Bank also maintains master brokered deposit agreements with two brokerage firms and access to one-way buy options with the IntraFi® ICS and CDARS programs. ($ in thousands)


 
12 Credit Quality $0.4 $0.4 $0.4 $0.4 $0.3 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 $25.4 $25.4 $25.5 $25.5 $27.9$2.4 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries) ($ in thousands) Substandard Loans ($ in millions) Nonaccrual Loans ($ in millions) Allowance for Credit Losses ($ in millions) 0.99% 0.97% 0.93% 1.01% 1.00% ACL/Loans % CECL Adoption Adjustment $439 $16 $(56) $(10) $3 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23


 
13 Net Interest Income (1) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis; see Appendix for “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Net interest income decreased $1.4 million in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023 • Loan interest income increased $2.2 million. • Deposit interest expense increased $2.9 million. • Borrowed funds interest expense increased $0.6 million. Net interest margin declined 21 bps in Q2 2023 • The changes in deposit and funding mix and rising rates had a negative impact on net interest margin that exceeded the benefits of higher loan and securities yields. • Fixed rate nature of loan portfolio results in lagging repricing compared to deposits. • Large balance client base is more sensitive to rising interest rates. • Estimated investment portfolio cash flows for the next 12 months is $54.6 million with a roll- off interest rate of 2.01%. $24.2 $23.0 $20.7 $18.7 $17.3 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Net Interest Income ($ in millions) 2.93% 2.78% 2.49% 2.23% 2.02% Net Interest margin %(1)


 
14 $11,266 $11,458 $11,665 $12,071 $12,474 $6,410 $6,578 $6,552 $6,867 $7,029 $1,242 $1,315 $1,270 $1,327 $1,322 $1,148 $1,295 $1,191 $1,148 $1,308 $2,466 $2,270 $2,652 $2,729 $2,815 Other Data Processing, Software and Technology Occupancy and Equipment Compensation and Benefits 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Noninterest Income & Expense (1) Presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis; see Appendix for “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” A lower ratio is more desirable. $2,278 $3,276 $2,265 $2,957 $2,389 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Noninterest Income ($ in thousands) Noninterest Income • Q1 2023 included a gain on bank owned life insurance totaling $691 thousand. • Q3 2022 included loan swap fees totaling $835 thousand. Noninterest Expense • Increase in efficiency ratio primarily due to a decrease in net interest income, driven by higher cost of deposits and borrowed funds. • Wage increases have been higher than recent historical averages in response to market conditions and competition in retaining and recruiting talent. • Full time equivalents have increased with growth in our commercial banking team and information technology department. • Occupancy and equipment has increased because of depreciation expense related to the new building in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 41.96% 43.16% 50.42% 55.34% 62.83% Efficiency Ratio%(1) Noninterest Expense ($ in thousands)


 
15 9.2% 9.1% 9.0% 8.9% 8.9% 12.8% 12.6% 12.3% 12.3% 12.2% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 8.6% 8.9% 8.8% 8.6% 8.6% 11.2% 11.5% 11.4% 11.1% 11.1% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 9.8% 9.7% 9.6% 9.5% 9.5% 12.8% 12.6% 12.3% 12.3% 12.2% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 12.5% 12.3% 12.1% 12.2% 12.2% 13.6% 13.4% 13.1% 13.2% 13.1% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 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 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Reconciliation of net interest income and net interest margin on a FTE basis to GAAP: Net interest Income (GAAP) $ 17,341 $ 18,695 $ 20,669 $ 23,004 $ 24,239 Tax-equivalent adjustment (1) 122 161 197 270 326 Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 17,463 18,856 20,866 23,274 24,565 Average interest-earning assets 3,461,313 3,435,988 3,328,941 3,322,522 3,362,313 Net interest margin on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) 2.02 % 2.23 % 2.49 % 2.78 % 2.93 % Reconciliation of efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis to GAAP: Net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) $ 17,463 $ 18,856 $ 20,866 $ 23,274 $ 24,565 Noninterest income 2,389 2,957 2,265 3,276 2,278 Adjustment for losses on disposal of premises and equipment, net 2 — 2 — 9 Adjusted income 19,854 21,813 23,133 26,550 26,852 Noninterest expense 12,474 12,071 11,665 11,458 11,266 Efficiency ratio on an adjusted and FTE basis (non- GAAP) (2) 62.83 % 55.34 % 50.42 % 43.16 % 41.96 % (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.


 
17 Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights October 27, 2022 Appendix West Bancorporation, Inc. Board of Directors Back L to R: Douglas Gulling, Sean McMurray, Patrick Donovan and Philip Jason Worth Front L to R: Steven Gaer, Lisa Elming, George Milligan, Rosemary Parson, David Nelson, James Noyce (Chair), Therese Vaughan and Steven Schuler