8-K

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

July 26, 2023

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-38412 (Commission File Number)	26-0113412 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
	4450 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 100 St. Louis Park, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices)	55416 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 893-6868

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:		Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A		BWB BWBBP	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

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. ☐

Item 2.02           Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 26, 2023, Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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, 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 Investor 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 of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01           Other Events.

On July 26, 2023, in its 2023 second quarter earnings release, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”). The quarterly cash dividend of $36.72 per share, equivalent to $0.3672 per depository share, each representing a 1/100^th interest in a share of the Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: BWBBP), is payable on September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 15, 2023. 

Item 9.01           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc., dated July 26, 2023, regarding second quarter 2023 financial results

Exhibit 99.2 Earnings Presentation dated July 26, 2023

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

	Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.
Date: July 26, 2023
	By: /s/ Jerry Baack
	Name: Jerry Baack
	Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Media Contact:
Jessica Stejskal | SVP Marketing
Jessica.stejskal@bwbmn.com | 952.893.6860 Investor Contact:
Justin Horstman | Director of Investor Relations
Justin.Horstman@bwbmn.com | 952.542.5169

July 26, 2023

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Net Income
of $9.8 Million, $0.31 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights

● Annualized return on average assets (ROA) of 0.88%, compared to 1.07% for the first quarter of 2023.

● Annualized return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) of 9.69%, compared to 11.70% for the first quarter of 2023, and annualized return on average tangible common equity (ROATCE)⁽¹⁾ of 10.48%, compared to 12.90% for the first quarter of 2023.

● Gross loans increased $51.9 million, or 5.6% annualized, from the first quarter of 2023.

● Deposits increased by $166.8 million, or 19.6% annualized, from the first quarter of 2023, including an increase of core deposits⁽²⁾ of $45.3 million, or 7.4% annualized.

● Total borrowing capacity of $1.5 billion at June 30, 2023, compared to $783.0 million at December 31, 2022.

● Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) of 2.40%, compared to 2.72% in the first quarter of 2023.

● Efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ of 52.7%, compared to 46.2% for the first quarter of 2023.

● Noninterest expense increased slightly by $205,000, or 1.4%, from the first quarter of 2023, with annualized noninterest expense to average assets of 1.29%, compared to 1.31% for the first quarter of 2023.

● A credit loss provision of $550,000 was recorded to support continued loan growth, with allowance for credit losses to total loans of 1.36% at both June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

● Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans of 0.00% for the second quarter of 2023, in-line with the first quarter of 2023.

● Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.02% at June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

● Tangible book value per share⁽¹⁾ of $12.15 at June 30, 2023, an increase of $0.20, or 6.7% annualized, compared to $11.95 at March 31, 2023.

(1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP FinancialMeasures" for further details.

(2) Core deposits are defined as total deposits less brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000.

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St. Louis Park, MN – Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (the Company), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the Bank), today announced net income of $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $11.6 million for the first quarter of 2023, and $12.9 million for the second quarter of 2022. Earnings per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2023 were $0.31, compared to $0.37 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2023, and $0.41 per diluted common share for the same period in 2022.

“Bridgewater’s second quarter results were highlighted by several improving financial trends as we continue to manage the business through a challenging banking environment,” said Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, Jerry Baack. “The overall composition of our balance sheet improved with a strong inflow of deposits, including growth in core deposits, and a reduction in overall borrowings. While our net interest margin remained under pressure, we saw the pace of compression slow noticeably on a month-to-month basis during the quarter. In addition, noninterest expense was again well controlled and asset quality remained superb.”

“During the quarter, our teams maintained their focus on supporting and growing our client base, both by proactively engaging with our existing clients and cultivating new relationships across the Twin Cities market. In July, we also relocated our downtown Minneapolis branch to an enhanced location with more space to better serve our clients. We believe our proven ability to develop strong client relationships, combined with encouraging financial trends, will continue to drive success moving forward.”

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Key Financial Measures

	As of and for the Three Months Ended									As of and for the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023			2022			2023			2022
Per Common Share Data
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	0.32		$	0.38		$	0.43		$	0.70		$	0.83
Diluted Earnings Per Share		0.31			0.37			0.41			0.69			0.80
Book Value Per Share		12.25			12.05			11.14			12.25			11.14
Tangible Book Value Per Share (1)		12.15			11.95			11.03			12.15			11.03
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		27,886,425			27,726,894			27,839,260			27,807,100			27,980,749
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		28,198,739			28,490,046			28,803,842			28,350,705			28,991,780
Shares Outstanding at Period End		27,973,995			27,845,244			27,677,372			27,973,995			27,677,372
Selected Performance Ratios
Return on Average Assets (Annualized)		0.88	%		1.07	%		1.38	%		0.97	%		1.40	%
Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets (Annualized) (1)		1.16			1.49			2.19			1.32			2.16
Return on Average Shareholders' Equity (Annualized)		9.69			11.70			13.55			10.69			13.27
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (Annualized) (1)		10.48			12.90			15.26			11.68			14.91
Yield on Interest Earning Assets (2)		5.06			4.91			4.16			4.99			4.15
Yield on Total Loans, Gross (2)		5.19			5.06			4.45			5.12			4.45
Cost of Total Deposits		2.66			2.01			0.46			2.34			0.44
Cost of Funds		2.91			2.41			0.63			2.66			0.61
Net Interest Margin (2)		2.40			2.72			3.58			2.55			3.59
Core Net Interest Margin (1)(2)		2.31			2.62			3.34			2.47			3.34
Efficiency Ratio (1)		52.7			46.2			40.2			49.3			41.2
Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized)		1.29			1.31			1.47			1.30			1.51
Loan to Deposit Ratio		104.4			108.0			100.7
Core Deposits to Total Deposits (3)		70.3			72.4			82.9
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (1)		7.39			7.23			7.87
Capital Ratios (Bank Only) (4)
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio		10.69	%		10.61	%		11.43	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio		11.66			11.37			11.53
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio		11.66			11.37			11.53
Total Risk-based Capital Ratio		12.91			12.62			12.74
Capital Ratios (Consolidated) (4)
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio		9.47	%		9.41	%		10.33	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio		8.72			8.48			8.50
Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio		10.33			10.08			10.29
Total Risk-based Capital Ratio		13.50			13.25			13.98

(1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP FinancialMeasures" for further details.

(2) Amounts calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using the statutory federal tax rate of 21%.

(3) Core deposits are defined as total deposits less brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000.

(4) Preliminary data. Current period subject to change prior to filings with applicable regulatory agencies.

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Selected Financial Data

	June 30,		March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2022		2022
Selected Balance Sheet Data
Total Assets	$	4,603,185	$	4,602,899	$	4,345,662	$	4,128,987	$	3,883,264
Total Loans, Gross		3,736,211		3,684,360		3,569,446		3,380,082		3,225,885
Allowance for Credit Losses		50,701		50,148		47,996		46,491		44,711
Goodwill and Other Intangibles		2,832		2,866		2,914		2,962		3,009
Deposits		3,577,932		3,411,123		3,416,543		3,305,074		3,201,953
Tangible Common Equity (1)		339,780		332,626		324,636		312,531		305,360
Total Shareholders' Equity		409,126		402,006		394,064		382,007		374,883
Average Total Assets - Quarter-to-Date		4,483,662		4,405,234		4,251,345		3,948,201		3,743,575
Average Shareholders' Equity - Quarter-to-Date		406,347		403,533		387,589		384,020		381,448

(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP FinancialMeasures" for further details.

	For the Three Months Ended						For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
Selected Income Statement Data
Interest Income	$	55,001	$	51,992	$	37,782	$	106,993	$	72,476
Interest Expense		29,129		23,425		5,252		52,554		9,766
Net Interest Income		25,872		28,567		32,530		54,439		62,710
Provision for Credit Losses		50		625		3,025		675		4,700
Net Interest Income after Provision for Credit Losses		25,822		27,942		29,505		53,764		58,010
Noninterest Income		1,415		1,943		1,650		3,358		3,207
Noninterest Expense		14,388		14,183		13,752		28,571		27,260
Income Before Income Taxes		12,849		15,702		17,403		28,551		33,957
Provision for Income Taxes		3,033		4,060		4,521		7,093		8,813
Net Income		9,816		11,642		12,882		21,458		25,144
Preferred Stock Dividends		(1,014)		(1,013)		(1,014)		(2,027)		(2,027)
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$	8,802	$	10,629	$	11,868	$	19,431	$	23,117

Income Statement

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $25.9 million for the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of $2.7 million, from $28.6 million in the first quarter of 2023, and a decrease of $6.7 million, from $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter decrease in net interest income was primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits in the rising interest rate environment. The year-over-year decrease in net interest income was primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment. Average interest earning assets were $4.40 billion for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $71.3 million, or 1.7%, from $4.32 billion for the first quarter of 2023, and an increase of $723.3 million, or 19.7%, from $3.67 billion for the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to continued growth in the loan portfolio. The year-over-year increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities.

Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the second quarter of 2023 was 2.40%, a 32 basis point decrease from 2.72% in the first quarter of 2023, and a 118 basis point decrease from 3.58% in the second quarter of 2022. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of loan fees and PPP balances, interest, and fees, for the second quarter of 2023 was 2.31%, a 31 basis point decrease from 2.62% in the first quarter of 2023, and a 103 basis point decrease from 3.34% in the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter decline in the margin was primarily due to higher funding costs, offset partially by higher earning asset yields. The year-over-year decline in the margin was primarily due to higher funding costs and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment, offset partially by higher earning asset yields.

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Interest income was $55.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $3.0 million, from $52.0 million in the first quarter of 2023, and an increase of $17.2 million, from $37.8 million in the second quarter of 2022. The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 5.06% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 4.91% in the first quarter of 2023, and 4.16% in the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to the increase in market interest rates resulting in new loan originations and loans repricing at yields accretive to the existing portfolio. The year-over-year increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan and securities portfolios in the rising interest rate environment.

Loan interest income and loan fees remain the primary contributing factors to the changes in the yield on interest earning assets. The aggregate loan yield, excluding PPP loans, increased to 5.19% in the second quarter of 2023, which was 13 basis points higher than 5.06% in the first quarter of 2023, and 76 basis points higher than 4.43% in the second quarter of 2022. While loan fees have historically maintained a relatively stable contribution to the aggregate loan yield, the recent periods saw fewer loan prepayments, which historically has accelerated the recognition of loan fees. Despite the decrease in fee recognition, the Company is encouraged that the core loan yield continues to rise as new loan originations and the existing portfolio reprice in the higher rate environment.

A summary of interest and fees recognized on loans, excluding PPP loans, for the periods indicated is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2023		March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		September 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
Interest	5.09	%	4.95	%	4.74	%	4.42	%	4.17	%
Fees	0.10		0.11		0.12		0.17		0.26
Yield on Loans, Excluding PPP Loans	5.19	%	5.06	%	4.86	%	4.59	%	4.43	%

Interest expense was $29.1 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $5.7 million, from $23.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, and an increase of $23.9 million, from $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2022. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 56 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 3.03% in the first quarter of 2023 to 3.59% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased utilization of FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 273 basis points from 0.86% in the second quarter of 2022 to 3.59% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to the rapid increase in market interest rates that occurred between the periods, which impacted all funding sources.

Interest expense on deposits was $23.0 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $6.6 million, from $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, and an increase of $19.5 million, from $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2022. The cost of total deposits increased 65 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 2.01% in the first quarter of 2023, to 2.66% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to the rising interest rate environment and increased competition from other market alternatives. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of total deposits increased 220 basis points from 0.46% in the second quarter of 2022, to 2.66% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment.

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A summary of the Company’s average balances, interest yields and rates, and net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2023, March 31, 2023, and June 30, 2022 is as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2023						March 31, 2023						June 30, 2022
	Average		Interest		Yield/		Average		Interest		Yield/		Average		Interest		Yield/
	Balance		& Fees		Rate		Balance		& Fees		Rate		Balance		& Fees		Rate
(dollars in thousands)
Interest Earning Assets:
Cash Investments	$	59,963	$	587	3.93	%	$	63,253	$	447	2.86	%	$	61,046	$	40	0.26	%
Investment Securities:
Taxable Investment Securities		568,143		6,000	4.24			574,242		5,958	4.21			417,142		2,696	2.59
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1)		27,081		300	4.44			29,803		330	4.49			74,261		795	4.30
Total Investment Securities		595,224		6,300	4.24			604,045		6,288	4.22			491,403		3,491	2.85
Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2)		913		2	1.00			999		2	1.00			8,335		263	12.67
Loans (1)(2)		3,715,621		48,064	5.19			3,629,447		45,263	5.06			3,099,344		34,205	4.43
Total Loans		3,716,534		48,066	5.19			3,630,446		45,265	5.06			3,107,679		34,468	4.45
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		23,330		456	7.84			25,962		372	5.81			11,620		59	2.04
Total Interest Earning Assets		4,395,051		55,409	5.06	%		4,323,706		52,372	4.91	%		3,671,748		38,058	4.16	%
Noninterest Earning Assets		88,611						81,528						71,827
Total Assets	$	4,483,662					$	4,405,234					$	3,743,575
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Deposits:
Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits	$	683,034	$	5,918	3.48	%	$	461,372	$	2,780	2.44	%	$	552,502	$	694	0.50	%
Savings and Money Market Deposits		861,947		7,048	3.28			1,044,794		6,499	2.52			925,354		1,185	0.51
Time Deposits		269,439		1,702	2.53			248,174		1,069	1.75			280,645		665	0.95
Brokered Deposits		896,989		8,330	3.72			743,465		6,026	3.29			403,931		912	0.91
Total Interest Bearing Deposits		2,711,409		22,998	3.40			2,497,805		16,374	2.66			2,162,432		3,456	0.64
Federal Funds Purchased		210,677		2,761	5.26			415,111		4,944	4.83			137,379		410	1.20
Notes Payable		13,750		285	8.33			13,750		263	7.77			—		—	—
FHLB Advances		242,714		2,092	3.46			128,222		861	2.72			47,511		167	1.41
Subordinated Debentures		79,041		993	5.04			78,945		983	5.05			92,396		1,219	5.29
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities		3,257,591		29,129	3.59	%		3,133,833		23,425	3.03	%		2,439,718		5,252	0.86	%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities:
Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits		755,040						813,598						882,477
Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities		64,684						54,270						39,932
Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities		819,724						867,868						922,409
Shareholders' Equity		406,347						403,533						381,448
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	4,483,662					$	4,405,234					$	3,743,575
Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread				26,280	1.47	%				28,947	1.88	%				32,806	3.30	%
Net Interest Margin (3)					2.40	%					2.72	%					3.58	%
Taxable Equivalent Adjustment:
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans				(408)						(380)						(276)
Net Interest Income			$	25,872					$	28,567					$	32,530

(1) Interest income and average rates for tax-exempt investment securities and loans are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%.

(2) Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.

(3) Net interest margin includes the tax equivalent adjustment and represents the annualized results of: (i) the difference between interest income on interest earning assets and the interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, divided by (ii) average interest earning assets for the period.

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Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses on loans was $550,000 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2023 and $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2022. The provision recorded in the second quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to the growth of the loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.36% at June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, compared to 1.39% at June 30, 2022.

The following table presents the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses on loans for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
Balance at Beginning of Period	$	50,148	$	47,996	$	41,692	$	47,996	$	40,020
Impact of Adopting CECL		—		650		—		650		—
Provision for Credit Losses		550		1,500		3,025		2,050		4,700
Charge-offs		(3)		(4)		(14)		(7)		(29)
Recoveries		6		6		8		12		20
Balance at End of Period	$	50,701	$	50,148	$	44,711	$	50,701	$	44,711

The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures was a negative provision of $500,000 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to a negative $875,000 for the first quarter of 2023 and zero for the second quarter of 2022. The negative provision during the quarter was due to a reduction in outstanding unfunded commitments primarily attributable to the migration to funded loans.

The following table presents a summary of the activity in the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
Provision for Credit Losses on Loans	$	550	$	1,500	$	3,025	$	2,050	$	4,700
Provision for Credit Losses for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures		(500)		(875)		—		(1,375)		—
Provision for Credit Losses	$	50	$	625	$	3,025	$	675	$	4,700

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of $528,000 from $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2023, and a decrease of $235,000 from $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter decrease was primarily due to a decrease in letter of credit fees and FHLB prepayment income. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to decreased letter of credit fees and other income, offset partially by an increase in customer service fees and bank-owned life insurance income.

The following table presents the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
Noninterest Income:
Customer Service Fees	$	368	$	349	$	298	$	717	$	579
Net Gain (Loss) on Sales of Securities		50		(56)		52		(6)		52
Letter of Credit Fees		379		634		564		1,013		806
Debit Card Interchange Fees		155		138		152		293		285
Swap Fees		—		—		—		—		557
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		238		234		149		472		297
FHLB Prepayment Income		—		299		—		299		—
Other Income		225		345		435		570		631
Totals	$	1,415	$	1,943	$	1,650	$	3,358	$	3,207

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Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense was $14.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $205,000 from $14.2 million for the first quarter of 2023, and an increase of $636,000 from $13.8 million for the second quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to industry-wide increases in the FDIC insurance assessment, offset partially by a decrease in salaries and employee benefits resulting from lower discretionary incentive accruals and a decrease in occupancy and equipment. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in the FDIC insurance assessment and derivative collateral fees, offset partially by decreases in salaries and employee benefits and marketing and advertising.

The following table presents the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and Employee Benefits	$	8,589	$	8,815	$	8,977	$	17,404	$	17,671
Occupancy and Equipment		1,075		1,209		1,042		2,284		2,127
FDIC Insurance Assessment		900		665		330		1,565		690
Data Processing		401		357		356		758		653
Professional and Consulting Fees		829		755		742		1,584		1,436
Derivative Collateral Fees		404		380		27		784		29
Information Technology and Telecommunications		711		683		594		1,394		1,172
Marketing and Advertising		321		262		524		583		1,150
Intangible Asset Amortization		34		48		47		82		95
Amortization of Tax Credit Investments		114		114		63		228		180
Other Expense		1,010		895		1,050		1,905		2,057
Totals	$	14,388	$	14,183	$	13,752	$	28,571	$	27,260

The Company had 253 full-time equivalent employees at June 30, 2023, compared to 246 employees at March 31, 2023, and 236 employees at June 30, 2022. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 52.7% for the second quarter of 2023, compared to 46.2% for the first quarter of 2023, and 40.2% for the second quarter of 2022.

Income Taxes

The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the second quarter of 2023 was 23.6%, a decrease from 25.9% for the first quarter of 2023, and 26.0% for the second quarter of 2022.

Balance Sheet

Total assets at June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023 were $4.60 billion, an 18.5% increase from $3.88 billion at June 30, 2022. The year-over-year increase in total assets was primarily due to strong loan growth, purchases of investment securities, and an increase in cash and cash equivalent balances.

Total gross loans at June 30, 2023 were $3.74 billion, an increase of $51.9 million, or 5.6% annualized, over total gross loans of $3.68 billion at March 31, 2023, and an increase of $510.3 million, or 15.8%, over total gross loans of $3.23 billion at June 30, 2022. The increase in the loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2023 was primarily due to the funding of existing construction and land development loans and growth in the 1-4 family mortgage segment, offset partially by a decrease in the 1-4 family construction segment.

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The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated:

	June 30, 2023		March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		September 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)
Commercial	$	459,184	$	454,193	$	435,344	$	412,448	$	403,569
Paycheck Protection Program		877		963		1,049		1,192		4,860
Construction and Land Development		351,069		312,277		295,554		280,380		305,552
1 - 4 Family Construction		69,648		85,797		70,242		55,177		53,639
Real Estate Mortgage:
1 - 4 Family Mortgage		400,708		380,210		355,474		341,102		334,815
Multifamily		1,314,524		1,320,081		1,306,738		1,230,509		1,087,865
CRE Owner Occupied		159,088		158,650		149,905		151,088		142,214
CRE Nonowner Occupied		971,532		962,671		947,008		900,691		886,432
Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans		2,845,852		2,821,612		2,759,125		2,623,390		2,451,326
Consumer and Other		9,581		9,518		8,132		7,495		6,939
Total Loans, Gross		3,736,211		3,684,360		3,569,446		3,380,082		3,225,885
Allowance for Loan Losses		(50,701)		(50,148)		(47,996)		(46,491)		(44,711)
Net Deferred Loan Fees		(7,718)		(8,735)		(9,293)		(9,088)		(9,536)
Total Loans, Net	$	3,677,792	$	3,625,477	$	3,512,157	$	3,324,503	$	3,171,638

Total deposits at June 30, 2023 were $3.58 billion, an increase of $166.8 million, or 19.6% annualized, over total deposits of $3.41 billion at March 31, 2023, and an increase of $376.0 million, or 11.7%, over total deposits of $3.20 billion at June 30, 2022. Deposits increased in the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to inflows of core deposits, defined as deposits excluding brokered deposits and time deposits greater than $250,000, and brokered deposits. Brokered deposits continue to be used as a supplemental funding source, as needed, to support continued loan portfolio growth. Uninsured deposits as of June 30, 2023 were 22% of total deposits, down from 24% as of March 31, 2023.

The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated:

	June 30, 2023		March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022		September 30, 2022		June 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits	$	751,217	$	742,198	$	884,272	$	961,084	$	961,998
Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits		719,488		630,037		451,992		510,396		522,151
Savings and Money Market Deposits		860,613		913,013		1,031,873		1,077,333		952,138
Time Deposits		271,783		266,213		272,253		293,052		272,424
Brokered Deposits		974,831		859,662		776,153		463,209		493,242
Total Deposits	$	3,577,932	$	3,411,123	$	3,416,543	$	3,305,074	$	3,201,953

Capital

Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2023 was $409.1 million, an increase of $7.1 million, or 1.8%, compared to total shareholders’ equity of $402.0 million at March 31, 2023, and an increase of $34.2 million, or 9.1%, over total shareholders’ equity of $374.9 million at June 30, 2022. The linked-quarter increase was due to net income retained and unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by an increase in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio and preferred stock dividends. The year-over-year increase was due to net income retained and unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by an increase in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio, stock repurchases, the adoption of the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) accounting methodology and preferred stock dividends. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the second quarter of 2023.

Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $12.15 as of June 30, 2023, an increase of 1.7% from $11.95 as of March 31, 2023, and an increase of 10.1% from $11.03 as of June 30, 2022. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increases occurred despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio driven by the rising interest rate environment. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.39% at June 30, 2023, compared to 7.23% at March 31, 2023, and 7.87% at June 30, 2022.

Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (Series A Preferred Stock). The quarterly cash dividend of $36.72 per share, equivalent to $0.3672 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: BWBBP), is payable on September 1, 2023 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 15, 2023.

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Liquidity

Total on- and off-balance sheet liquidity was $1.96 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1.92 billion at March 31, 2023 and $1.53 billion at June 30, 2022. The Company did not utilize the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) or Federal Reserve Discount Window during the second quarter of 2023.

Primary Liquidity—On-Balance Sheet	June 30, 2023			March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			September 30, 2022			June 30, 2022
(dollars in thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	138,618		$	177,116		$	48,090		$	36,332		$	43,168
Securities Available for Sale		538,220			559,430			548,613			542,007			482,583
Less: Pledged Securities		(236,206)			(234,452)			—			—			—
Total Primary Liquidity	$	440,632		$	502,094		$	596,703		$	578,339		$	525,751
Ratio of Primary Liquidity to Total Deposits		12.3	%		14.7	%		17.5	%		17.5	%		16.4	%
Secondary Liquidity—Off-Balance Sheet
Borrowing Capacity
Net Secured Borrowing Capacity with the FHLB	$	400,792		$	246,795		$	390,898		$	426,604		$	569,076
Net Secured Borrowing Capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank		986,644			990,685			157,827			156,534			169,766
Unsecured Borrowing Capacity with Correspondent Lenders		108,000			158,000			208,000			208,000			208,000
Secured Borrowing Capacity with Correspondent Lender		26,250			26,250			26,250			40,000			25,000
Total Secondary Liquidity		1,521,686			1,421,730			782,975			831,138			971,842
Total Primary and Secondary Liquidity	$	1,962,318		$	1,923,824		$	1,379,678		$	1,409,477		$	1,497,593
Ratio of Primary and Secondary Liquidity to Total Deposits		54.8	%		56.4	%		40.4	%		42.6	%		46.8	%

Asset Quality

Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were 0.00% for the second quarter of 2023, first quarter of 2023 and second quarter of 2022. At June 30, 2023, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $778,000, or 0.02% of total assets, as compared to $809,000, or 0.02% of total assets at March 31, 2023, and $688,000, or 0.02% of total assets at June 30, 2022.

Loans that have potential weaknesses that warrant a watchlist risk rating at June 30, 2023 totaled $27.2 million, compared to $27.6 million at March 31, 2023, and $34.7 million at June 30, 2022. Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at June 30, 2023 totaled $33.8 million, compared to $36.3 million at March 31, 2023, and $27.0 million at June 30, 2022. The linked-quarter decrease was primarily due to the upgrade of one loan relationship; however, increased uncertainty in the economic environment may result in future watchlist or adverse classifications in the loan portfolio.

The following table presents a summary of asset quality measurements at the dates indicated:

	As of and for the Three Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			December 31			September 30,			June 30,
(dollars in thousands)	2023			2023			2022			2022			2022
Selected Asset Quality Data
Loans 30-89 Days Past Due	$	—		$	21		$	186		$	38		$	225
Loans 30-89 Days Past Due to Total Loans		0.00	%		0.00	%		0.01	%		0.00	%		0.01	%
Nonperforming Loans	$	662		$	693		$	639		$	663		$	688
Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%
Foreclosed Assets	$	116		$	116		$	—		$	—		$	—
Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.02	%
Nonaccrual Loans and Loans Past Due 90 Days and Still Accruing to Total Loans		0.02			0.02			0.02			0.02			0.02
Nonperforming Assets (1)	$	778		$	809		$	639		$	663		$	688
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets (1)		0.02	%		0.02	%		0.01	%		0.02	%		0.02	%
Allowance for Credit Losses to Total Loans		1.36			1.36			1.34			1.38			1.39
Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans		7,658.76			7,236.36			7,511.11			7,012.22			6,498.69
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) (Annualized) to Average Loans		0.00			0.00			0.00			(0.03)			0.00

(1) Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans plus loans 90 days past due and still accruing plus foreclosed assets.

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The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 844-481-2913 and requesting to join the Bridgewater Bancshares earnings call. To listen to a replay of the conference call via phone, please dial 877-344-7529 and enter access code 5127957. The replay will be available through August 3, 2023. The conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, investors.bridgewaterbankmn.com, and archived for replay.

About the Company

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) is a St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based financial holding company. Bridgewater's banking subsidiary, Bridgewater Bank, is a premier, full-service Twin Cities bank dedicated to serving the diverse needs of commercial real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business clients and successful individuals. By pairing a range of deposit, lending, and business services solutions with a responsive service model, Bridgewater has seen continuous growth and profitability. With total assets of $4.6 billion and seven branches as of June 30, 2023, Bridgewater is considered one of the largest locally led banks in the State of Minnesota, and has received numerous awards for its growth, banking services, and esteemed corporate culture.

Use of Non-GAAP financial measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Company routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors to help them understand the Company’s operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures used in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, estimates, calculations, forecasts and projections with respect to the anticipated future performance of the Company. These statements are often, but not always, identified by words such as “may”, “might”, “should”, “could”, “predict”, “potential”, “believe”, “expect”, “continue”, “will”, “anticipate”, “seek”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “would”, “annualized”, “target” and “outlook”, or the negative version of those words or other comparable words of a future or forward-looking nature.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: interest rate risk, including the effects of recent and anticipated rate increases by the Federal Reserve; fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our securities portfolio, including as the result of rising interest rates, which has resulted in unrealized losses in our portfolio; business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our market area, 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 and Signature Bank that resulted in the failure of those institutions; loan concentrations in our portfolio; the overall health of the local and national real estate market; our ability to successfully manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for loan losses; new or revised accounting standards, including as a result of the implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss standard; the concentration of large loans to certain borrowers; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase our dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and negatively impact our cost of funds; our ability to raise additional capital to implement our business plan; our ability to implement our growth strategy and manage costs effectively; developments and uncertainty related to the future use and availability of some reference rates, such as the expected discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate, as well as other alternative reference rates; the composition of our senior leadership team and our ability to attract and retain key personnel; talent and labor shortages and high rates of employee turnover; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents; interruptions involving our information technology and telecommunications systems or third-party servicers; competition in the financial services industry, including from nonbank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies; the effectiveness of our risk management framework; the commencement and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and regulatory actions against us;

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the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including in response to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; the imposition of tariffs or other governmental policies impacting the value of products produced by our commercial borrowers; severe weather, natural disasters, wide spread disease or pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), acts of war or terrorism or other adverse external events including the Russian invasion of Ukraine; potential impairment to the goodwill the Company recorded in connection with our past acquisition; changes to U.S. or state tax laws, regulations and guidance, including the new 1% 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.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except share data)

	June 30,		December 31,		June 30,
	2023		2022		2022
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	177,101	$	87,043	$	73,517
Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit		1,225		1,181		1,138
Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value		538,220		548,613		482,583
Loans, Net of Allowance for Credit Losses of $50,701 at June 30, 2023 (unaudited), $47,996 at December 31, 2022 and $44,711 at June 30, 2022 (unaudited)		3,677,792		3,512,157		3,171,638
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at Cost		21,557		19,606		9,921
Premises and Equipment, Net		49,710		48,445		49,294
Foreclosed Assets		116		—		—
Accrued Interest		13,822		13,479		10,010
Goodwill		2,626		2,626		2,626
Other Intangible Assets, Net		206		288		383
Bank-Owned Life Insurance		33,958		33,485		25,614
Other Assets		86,852		78,739		56,540
Total Assets	$	4,603,185	$	4,345,662	$	3,883,264
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest Bearing	$	751,217	$	884,272	$	961,998
Interest Bearing		2,826,715		2,532,271		2,239,955
Total Deposits		3,577,932		3,416,543		3,201,953
Federal Funds Purchased		195,000		287,000		86,000
Notes Payable		13,750		13,750		—
FHLB Advances		262,000		97,000		56,500
Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs		79,096		78,905		92,459
Accrued Interest Payable		2,974		2,831		1,393
Other Liabilities		63,307		55,569		70,076
Total Liabilities		4,194,059		3,951,598		3,508,381
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 10,000,000
Preferred Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,600 Series A shares ($2,500 liquidation preference) at June 30, 2023 (unaudited), December 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022 (unaudited)		66,514		66,514		66,514
Common Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 75,000,000
Common Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,973,995 at June 30, 2023 (unaudited), 27,751,950 at December 31, 2022 and 27,677,372 at June 30, 2022 (unaudited)		280		278		277
Additional Paid-In Capital		99,044		96,529		96,689
Retained Earnings		264,196		248,685		222,464
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		(20,908)		(17,942)		(11,061)
Total Shareholders' Equity		409,126		394,064		374,883
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,603,185	$	4,345,662	$	3,883,264

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
	2023		2023		2022		2023		2022
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, Including Fees	$	47,721	$	44,955	$	34,358	$	92,676	$	66,102
Investment Securities		6,237		6,218		3,325		12,455		6,195
Other		1,043		819		99		1,862		179
Total Interest Income		55,001		51,992		37,782		106,993		72,476
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		22,998		16,374		3,456		39,372		6,614
Notes Payable		285		263		—		548		—
FHLB Advances		2,092		861		167		2,953		317
Subordinated Debentures		993		983		1,219		1,976		2,416
Federal Funds Purchased		2,761		4,944		410		7,705		419
Total Interest Expense		29,129		23,425		5,252		52,554		9,766
NET INTEREST INCOME		25,872		28,567		32,530		54,439		62,710
Provision for Credit Losses		50		625		3,025		675		4,700
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		25,822		27,942		29,505		53,764		58,010
NONINTEREST INCOME
Customer Service Fees		368		349		298		717		579
Net Gain (Loss) on Sales of Available for Sale Securities		50		(56)		52		(6)		52
Other Income		997		1,650		1,300		2,647		2,576
Total Noninterest Income		1,415		1,943		1,650		3,358		3,207
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and Employee Benefits		8,589		8,815		8,977		17,404		17,671
Occupancy and Equipment		1,075		1,209		1,042		2,284		2,127
Other Expense		4,724		4,159		3,733		8,883		7,462
Total Noninterest Expense		14,388		14,183		13,752		28,571		27,260
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		12,849		15,702		17,403		28,551		33,957
Provision for Income Taxes		3,033		4,060		4,521		7,093		8,813
NET INCOME		9,816		11,642		12,882		21,458		25,144
Preferred Stock Dividends		(1,014)		(1,013)		(1,014)		(2,027)		(2,027)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	8,802	$	10,629	$	11,868	$	19,431	$	23,117
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$	0.32	$	0.38	$	0.43	$	0.70	$	0.83
Diluted		0.31		0.37		0.41		0.69		0.80

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Analysis of Average Balances, Yields and Rates

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	For the Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2023						June 30, 2022
	Average		Interest		Yield/		Average		Interest		Yield/
	Balance		& Fees		Rate		Balance		& Fees		Rate
(dollars in thousands)
Interest Earning Assets:
Cash Investments	$	61,599	$	1,034	3.38	%	$	70,718	$	66	0.19	%
Investment Securities:
Taxable Investment Securities		571,176		11,958	4.22			395,203		4,951	2.53
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1)		28,435		629	4.46			72,933		1,574	4.35
Total Investment Securities		599,611		12,587	4.23			468,136		6,525	2.81
Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2)		956		5	1.00			13,210		826	12.61
Loans (1)(2)		3,672,772		93,327	5.12			2,991,195		65,480	4.41
Total Loans		3,673,728		93,332	5.12			3,004,405		66,306	4.45
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock		24,639		828	6.77			8,667		113	2.63
Total Interest Earning Assets		4,359,577		107,781	4.99	%		3,551,926		73,010	4.15	%
Noninterest Earning Assets		85,087						77,395
Total Assets	$	4,444,664					$	3,629,321
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Deposits:
Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits	$	570,964	$	8,698	3.07	%	$	559,352	$	1,291	0.47	%
Savings and Money Market Deposits		952,865		13,547	2.87			901,102		2,103	0.47
Time Deposits		258,865		2,771	2.16			284,757		1,410	1.00
Brokered Deposits		820,651		14,356	3.53			405,282		1,810	0.90
Total Interest Bearing Deposits		2,603,345		39,372	3.05			2,150,493		6,614	0.62
Federal Funds Purchased		312,329		7,705	4.97			74,340		419	1.14
Notes Payable		13,750		548	8.03			—		—	—
FHLB Advances		185,785		2,953	3.21			45,019		317	1.42
Subordinated Debentures		78,994		1,976	5.05			92,341		2,416	5.28
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities		3,194,203		52,554	3.32	%		2,362,193		9,766	0.83	%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities:
Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits		786,009						852,648
Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities		59,504						32,248
Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities		845,513						884,896
Shareholders' Equity		404,948						382,232
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	4,444,664					$	3,629,321
Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread				55,227	1.67	%				63,244	3.32	%
Net Interest Margin (3)					2.55	%					3.59	%
Taxable Equivalent Adjustment:
Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans				(788)						(534)
Net Interest Income			$	54,439					$	62,710

(1) Interest income and average rates for tax-exempt investment securities and loans are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%.

(2) Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.

(3) Net interest margin includes the tax equivalent adjustment and represents the annualized results of: (i) the difference between interest income on interest earning assets and the interest expense on interest bearing liabilities, divided by (ii) average interest earning assets for the period.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(dollars in thousands) (unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended									For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023			2022			2023			2022
Pre-Provision Net Revenue
Noninterest Income	$	1,415		$	1,943		$	1,650		$	3,358		$	3,207
Less: (Gain) Loss on Sales of Securities		(50)			56			(52)			6			(52)
Less: FHLB Advance Prepayment Income		—			(299)			—			(299)			—
Total Operating Noninterest Income		1,365			1,700			1,598			3,065			3,155
Plus: Net Interest Income		25,872			28,567			32,530			54,439			62,710
Net Operating Revenue	$	27,237		$	30,267		$	34,128		$	57,504		$	65,865
Noninterest Expense	$	14,388		$	14,183		$	13,752		$	28,571		$	27,260
Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments		(114)			(114)			(63)			(228)			(180)
Total Operating Noninterest Expense	$	14,274		$	14,069		$	13,689		$	28,343		$	27,080
Pre-Provision Net Revenue	$	12,963		$	16,198		$	20,439		$	29,161		$	38,785
Plus:
Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments		50			243			52			293			52
Less:
Provision for Credit Losses		50			625			3,025			675			4,700
Non-Operating Expense Adjustments		114			114			63			228			180
Provision for Income Taxes		3,033			4,060			4,521			7,093			8,813
Net Income	$	9,816		$	11,642		$	12,882		$	21,458		$	25,144
Average Assets	$	4,483,662		$	4,405,234		$	3,743,575		$	4,444,664		$	3,629,321
Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets		1.16	%		1.49	%		2.19	%		1.32	%		2.16	%

	As of and for the Three Months Ended									As of and for the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023			2022			2023			2022
Core Net Interest Margin
Net Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis)	$	26,280		$	28,947		$	32,806		$	55,227		$	63,244
Less: Loan Fees		(941)			(998)			(2,030)			(1,939)			(3,773)
Less: PPP Interest and Fees		(3)			(2)			(263)			(5)			(826)
Core Net Interest Income	$	25,336		$	27,947		$	30,513		$	53,283		$	58,645
Average Interest Earning Assets	$	4,395,050		$	4,323,706		$	3,671,748		$	4,359,576		$	3,551,926
Less: Average PPP Loans		(913)			(999)			(8,335)			(956)			(13,210)
Core Average Interest Earning Assets	$	4,394,137		$	4,322,707		$	3,663,413		$	4,358,620		$	3,538,716
Core Net Interest Margin		2.31	%		2.62	%		3.34	%		2.47	%		3.34	%

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(dollars in thousands) (unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended									For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023			2022			2023			2022
Efficiency Ratio
Noninterest Expense	$	14,388		$	14,183		$	13,752		$	28,571		$	27,260
Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets		(34)			(48)			(47)			(82)			(95)
Adjusted Noninterest Expense	$	14,354		$	14,135		$	13,705		$	28,489		$	27,165
Net Interest Income		25,872			28,567			32,530			54,439			62,710
Noninterest Income		1,415			1,943			1,650			3,358			3,207
Less: (Gain) Loss on Sales of Securities		(50)			56			(52)			6			(52)
Adjusted Operating Revenue	$	27,237		$	30,566		$	34,128		$	57,803		$	65,865
Efficiency Ratio		52.7	%		46.2	%		40.2	%		49.3	%		41.2	%

	As of and for the Three Months Ended									As of and for the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2023			2023			2022			2023			2022
Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets
Total Shareholders' Equity	$	409,126		$	402,006		$	374,883
Less: Preferred Stock		(66,514)			(66,514)			(66,514)
Total Common Shareholders' Equity		342,612			335,492			308,369
Less: Intangible Assets		(2,832)			(2,866)			(3,009)
Tangible Common Equity	$	339,780		$	332,626		$	305,360
Total Assets	$	4,603,185		$	4,602,899		$	3,883,264
Less: Intangible Assets		(2,832)			(2,866)			(3,009)
Tangible Assets	$	4,600,353		$	4,600,033		$	3,880,255
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets		7.39	%		7.23	%		7.87	%
Tangible Book Value Per Share
Book Value Per Common Share	$	12.25		$	12.05		$	11.14
Less: Effects of Intangible Assets		(0.10)			(0.10)			(0.11)
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share	$	12.15		$	11.95		$	11.03
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$	8,802		$	10,629		$	11,868		$	19,431		$	23,117
Average Shareholders' Equity	$	406,347		$	403,533		$	381,448		$	404,948		$	382,232
Less: Average Preferred Stock		(66,514)			(66,514)			(66,514)			(66,514)			(66,514)
Average Common Equity		339,833			337,019			314,934			338,434			315,718
Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets		(2,846)			(2,894)			(3,037)			(2,870)			(3,060)
Average Tangible Common Equity	$	336,987		$	334,125		$	311,897		$	335,564		$	312,658
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity		10.48	%		12.90	%		15.26	%		11.68	%		14.91	%

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,
	2023		2023		2022		2022		2022
Tangible Common Equity
Total Shareholders' Equity	$	409,126	$	402,006	$	394,064	$	382,007	$	374,883
Less: Preferred Stock		(66,514)		(66,514)		(66,514)		(66,514)		(66,514)
Common Shareholders' Equity		342,612		335,492		327,550		315,493		308,369
Less: Intangible Assets		(2,832)		(2,866)		(2,914)		(2,962)		(3,009)
Tangible Common Equity	$	339,780	$	332,626	$	324,636	$	312,531	$	305,360

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, estimates, calculations, forecasts and projections with respect to the anticipated future performance of the Company. These statements are often, but not always, identified by words such as “may”, “might”, “should”, “could”, “predict”, “potential”, “believe”, “expect”, “continue”, “will”, “anticipate”, “seek”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “projection”, “would”, “annualized”, “target” and “outlook”, or the negative version of those words or other comparable words of a future or forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: interest rate risk, including the effects of recent and anticipated rate increases by the Federal Reserve; fluctuations in the values of the securities held in our securities portfolio or the values of derivative instruments held in our derivatives portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; business and economic conditions generally and in the financial services industry, nationally and within our market area, 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; loan concentrations in our portfolio; the overall health of the local and national real estate market; our ability to successfully manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for loan losses; new or revised accounting standards, including as a result of the implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss standard; the concentration of large loans to certain borrowers; the concentration of large deposits from certain clients, who have balances above the current Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase our dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and negative impact of our cost of funds; our ability to raise additional capital to implement our business plan; our ability to implement our growth strategy and manage costs effectively; the composition of our senior leadership team and our ability to attract and retain key personnel; talent and labor shortages an high rates of employment turnover; the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools; interruptions involving our information technology and telecommunications systems or third-party servicers; competition in the financial services industry, including from nonbank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies; the effectiveness of our risk management framework; the commencement and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and regulatory actions against us; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including in response to the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank; risks related to climate change and the negatively impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; the imposition of governmental policies impacting the value of products produced by our commercial borrowers; severe weather, natural disasters, wide spread disease or pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest or other adverse external events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine; potential impairment to the goodwill we recorded in connection with our past acquisition; changes to U.S. or state tax laws, regulations and guidance, including the new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks by publicly traded companies; the success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Certain of the information contained in this presentation is derived from information provided by industry sources. Although the Company believe that such information is accurate and that the sources from which it has been obtained are reliable, the Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of, and have not independently verified, such information. Use of Non-GAAP financial measures In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors to help them understand the Company’s operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of peers. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in this presentation. 2

0.02% 2Q23 Earnings Highlights 3 • Deposit balances up $166.8 million, or 19.6% annualized, from 1Q23 • Core deposit2 growth of 7.4% annualized from 1Q23 outpaced loan growth of 5.6% annualized • Borrowings declined $176.9 million, or 24.3%, from 1Q23 • Net interest margin (NIM) of 2.40%, down 32 bps from 1Q23 • Yield on interest-earning assets of 5.06%, up 15 bps from 1Q23 • Cost of deposits of 2.66%, up 65 bps from 1Q23 • Month-over-month core net interest margin compression slowed throughout 2Q23 • Noninterest expense up $0.2 million, or 1.4%, from 1Q23 and up $0.6 million, or 4.6%, from 2Q22 • Noninterest expense to average assets of 1.29% annualized, down 2 bps from 1Q23 • Efficiency ratio1 of 52.7%, up from 46.2% in 1Q23 • Annualized net charge-offs to average loans of 0.00%, in-line with 1Q23 • Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.02%, in-line with 1Q23 • Growth-driven provision of $550 thousand; allowance to total loans of 1.36% Improving Balance Sheet Composition Net Interest Margin Pressure Slowing Well-Controlled Expenses Superb Asset Quality $0.31 Diluted EPS Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets Efficiency Ratio1 Return on Average Assets Return on Avg. Tangible Common Equity1 0.88% 10.48% 52.7% 1 Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation 2 Core deposits are defined as total deposits less brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000

Net Interest Income Impacted by Margin Pressure and Managed Loan Growth 4 $30,237 $32,599 $31,745 $27,567 $24,928 $263 $96 $48 $2 $3 $2,030 $1,400 $1,100 $998 $941 $32,530 $34,095 $32,893 $28,567 $25,872 3.58% 3.53% 3.16% 2.72% 3.34% 3.38% 2.40% 3.05% 2.62% 2.31% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Core Net Interest Margin1,2 Net Interest Margin1 Net Interest Income (ex. interest income on loan fees and PPP loans) Interest Income and fees on PPP loans Loan fees Net Interest Income and Margin Trends Net Interest Margin Drivers Core NIM2 down 31 bps Month-Over-Month Core NIM Compression Slowed in 2023 1 Amounts calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using statutory federal tax rate of 21% 2 Excludes loan fees and PPP loan balances, interest and fees; represents a Non-GAAP financial measure, see Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation Dollars in thousands 1 6 13 16 14 14 15 14 10 7 6 Aug. 22 Sep. 22 Oct. 22 Nov. 22 Dec. 22 Jan. 23 Feb. 23 Mar. 23 Apr. 23 May 23 Jun. 23 Core NIM1 Compression by Month (bps) • June 2023 NIM of 2.33% compared to 2Q23 NIM of 2.40% • Core NIM pressure slowed during 2Q23 after 6 consecutive months of steady compression

Funding Costs Outpacing Asset Yields 5 $2,162 $2,253 $2,332 $2,498 $2,711 $882 $277 $992 $943 $814 $755 $272 $527 $636 $546 $3,321 $3,517 $3,802 $3,948 $4,012 0.63% 0.93% 1.67% 2.41% 2.91% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 $3,108 $3,266 $3,482 $3,630 $3,717 4.45% 4.59% 4.87% 5.06% 5.19% 4.17% 4.42% 4.74% 4.95% 5.09% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 $3,045 $3,245 $3,275 $3,311 $3,466 0.46% 0.73% 1.31% 2.01% 2.66% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Loan Yield (ex. Loan Fees and PPP)2 Loan Portfolio Steadily Repricing Higher High-Yielding Securities Portfolio Deposit Costs Continue to Rise Overall Funding Costs Continue to Rise $491 $537 $608 $604 $595 2.85% 3.35% 3.91% 4.22% 4.24% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Average Interest-Bearing Deposits Average Noninterest-Bearing Deposits Average Borrowings Cost of Liability Funding Average Loans Loan Yield1 Average Investments Investment Yield1 Average Total Deposits Cost of Total Deposits 1 Amounts calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using statutory federal tax rate of 21% 2 Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation Dollars in millions

Revenue Trends Impacted by Current Environment 6 PPNR ROA1 Continued Profitability in the Current Environment Spread-Based Revenue Model $32,530 $34,095 $32,893 $28,567 $25,872 $1,650 $1,387 $1,738 $1,943 $1,415 $34,180 $35,482 $34,631 $30,510 $27,287 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 $20,439 $21,439 $19,512 $16,198 $12,882 $12,963 $14,513 $13,735 $11,642 $9,816 2.19% 2.15% 1.82% 1.49% 1.16% 1.38% 1.46% 1.28% 1.07% 0.88% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 PPNR Net Income 1 ROA Net Interest Income Noninterest Income 1 Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation Dollars in thousands

$8,977 $9,449 $9,821 $8,815 $8,589 $1,042 $1,086 $1,177 $1,209 $1,075 $950 $1,022 $1,044 $1,040 $1,112 $2,783 $2,600 $3,161 $3,119 $3,612 $13,752 $14,157 $15,203 $14,183 $14,388 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Well-Controlled Expenses 7 1.47% 1.42% 1.42% 1.31% 1.29% 40.2% 39.8% 43.8% 46.2% 52.7% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 NIE / Avg. Assets2 Efficiency Ratio2 Highly Efficient Business Model Despite Revenue Pressures Well-Controlled Expense Base in the Current Environment Industry median efficiency ratio of 57%1 NIE growth tracking below asset growth YoY Personnel Occupancy Technology Other 1 1Q23 median efficiency ratio for publicly-traded banks with total assets between $3 billion and $10 billion (Source: S&P Capital IQ) 2 Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation Dollars in thousands

Strong Rebound in Deposit Growth 8 30% 29% 26% 22% 21% 16% 15% 13% 18% 20% 30% 33% 30% 27% 24% 9% 9% 8% 8% 8% 15% 14% 23% 25% 27% $3,202 $3,305 $3,417 $3,411 $3,578 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Noninterest-Bearing Transaction Interest-Bearing Transaction Savings & Money Market Time Brokered • Total deposit balances up 19.6% annualized • Core deposit1 balances up 7.4% annualized • Overall mix shift continued from noninterest-bearing into interest-bearing deposits • Continued to supplement core deposits with wholesale funding to support loan growth • Remained focused on better aligning loan growth with core deposit growth over the course of 2023 (2Q23 annualized loan growth of 5.6% vs. core deposit1 growth of 7.4%) • Loan-to-deposit ratio of 104.4%, down from 108.0% in 1Q23 • Uninsured deposits remained low at 22%, down from 38% in 4Q22 Deposit Balances Rise in 2Q23 1 Core deposits are defined as total deposits less brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000 2 Calculated as the change in ending deposit rate over the change in ending Fed Funds rate from February 2022 Dollars in millions Cumulative Total Deposit Beta2 12% 20% 34% 40% 48% 6/30/2022 9/30/2022 12/31/2022 3/31/2023 6/30/2023

Managed Pace of Loan Growth 9 $3,226 $3,380 $3,569 $3,684 $3,736 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Gross Loans Dollars in millions • 2Q23 loan growth of $51.9M, or 5.6% annualized • YTD loan growth of $166.8M, or 9.4% annualized • Strong brand presence and relationships in the market allow us to continue to get in front of high-quality clients and deals • Being more selective by focusing on high quality transactions with seasoned clients • Actively managing the balance sheet to better align with funding outlook • Being more disciplined on loan pricing to manage growth and the net interest margin • Leveraging sales of participations on new originations • Overall loan demand has declined as fewer deals are making financial sense due to the higher interest rate environment Managing Loan Growth

Well-Diversified Loan Portfolio 10 Dollars in millions CRE NOO 26.0% Multifamily 35.2% C&D 11.2% 1-4 Family Mortgage 10.7% CRE OO 4.3% C&I 12.3% Consumer & Other 0.2% Loan Mix by Type $3.7 Billion 2Q23 Loan Growth by Type (vs. 1Q23) $(6) $- $- $5 $9 $20 $23 Multifamily 1-4 Family Mortgage Construction & Development C&I CRE Owner Occupied CRE Nonowner Occupied Consumer & Other • Intentionally slowing the overall pace of loan growth across the portfolio • Construction and development growth primarily due to draws on previously originated loans

Loan Originations and Payoffs Are Slowing 11 New Loan Originations and Advances $268 $169 $186 $75 $47 $125 $139 $127 $145 $84 $393 $308 $313 $220 $131 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 New Originations Advances Loan Payoffs and Amortization/Paydowns $163 $117 $99 $69 $54 $31 $36 $42 $42 $45 $194 $153 $141 $111 $99 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Payoffs Amortization/Paydowns $311 $373 $427 $508 $537 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Selling Participations on Larger Loans to Manage Growth Loan Participation Portfolio Balance Sold $109M of participations in 2023 YTD Dollars in millions

¹ Nonaccrual loans plus loans 90 days past due and still accruing and foreclosed assets Dollars in thousands Superb Asset Quality Continues 12 $6 $(280) $(5) $(2) $(3) 0.00% (0.03)% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Net Charge-Offs Cumulative NCOs of $376K since 2017 Net Charge-offs (recoveries) % of Average Loans (annualized) $44,711 $46,491 $47,996 $50,148 $50,701 1.39% 1.38% 1.34% 1.36% 1.36% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Allowance for Credit Losses Modest CECL Day 1 impact of $650K on January 1, 2023 Allowance for Credit Losses % of Gross Loans $688 $663 $639 $809 $778 0.02% 0.02% 0.01% 0.02% 0.02% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Nonperforming Assets1 Consistently low NPA levels NPAs % of Assets

Watch and Substandard Loans Remain Stable 13 C&I 17.6% C&D 6.3% Multifamily 11.9% CRE NOO Senior Housing 37.4% CRE NOO Retail 21.7% CRE NOO Office 2.6% 1-4 Family 2.5% $27 Million Watch List Loans Substandard Loans C&I 47.8% CRE NOO Office 28.7% CRE NOO Hotels 9.8% CRE NOO Retail 7.9% CRE OO 4.7% C&D 0.3% 1-4 Family 0.8% $34 Million Watch List Characteristics Loan Balances Outstanding $27,215 % of Total Loans, Gross 0.7% Number of Loans 20 Average Loan Size $1,361 Substandard Characteristics Loan Balances Outstanding $33,821 % of Total Loans, Gross 0.9% Number of Loans 20 Average Loan Size $1,691 % of Bank Risk-Based Capital 6.34% $34,705 $22,759 $32,252 $27,574 $27,215 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Watch List Loans $26,991 $30,767 $28,049 $36,258 $33,821 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Substandard Loans Dollars in thousands

Managing CRE and Office-Related Risk 14 1 Excludes medical office of $87M at June 30, 2023 Dollars in millions Addressing CRE NOO Repricing Risk • CRE NOO loans primarily located in the Twin Cities market • Ongoing active client engagement • Clients with maturing loans or resetting rates over the next 12 months • Identify situations of possible cash flow strain • Recommend solutions early in the process Well-Managed CRE NOO Office Exposure1 Small CRE NOO Office Portfolio Low Average Loan Size LTVs In-Line with the Total Loan Portfolio 5.2% of Total Loans $2.2M Average Loan Size 62% Weighted Average LTV CRE NOO Office by Geography Twin Cities Suburban 53% Minneapolis-St. Paul CBD 13% Minneapolis-St. Paul Non-CBD 20% Out-of-State 14% $196M • Majority of CRE NOO office exposure in the Twin Cities suburbs • Only 4 loans totaling $35M located in central business districts (CBD) • Only 3 loans totaling $27M outside of Minnesota – out-of-state projects for existing local clients Lower Repricing Risk Fixed-Rate Maturity Schedule Low LTVs 79% are Fixed-Rate $114M Maturing Over the Next 12 Months 61% Weighted Average LTV

Ample Liquidity and Borrowing Capacity 15 1 Excludes $236M of pledged securities at June 30, 2023 Dollars in millions 13.5% 14.0% 13.7% 10.9% 9.6% 25.0% 20.1% 17.0% 30.9% 33.1% $1,498 $1,409 $1,380 $1,924 $1,962 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Off-Balance Sheet Liquidity as a % of Assets On-Balance Sheet Liquidity as a % of Assets Liquidity Position with 2.5x Coverage of Uninsured Deposits Diverse Liquidity Mix 2023 YTD Liquidity Actions • Added $582M of on- and off-balance sheet liquidity YTD • $828M increase in borrowing capacity with the FRB following additional loan and securities pledging • $91M increase to cash and cash equivalents • Did not utilize any borrowings from the Discount Window or the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) in 2023 YTD Funding Source 6/30/2023 12/31/2022 Change Cash $ 139 $ 4 8 $ 9 1 Unpledged Securities1 302 549 (247) FHLB Capacity 401 391 10 FRB Discount Window 986 158 828 Unsecured Lines of Credit 108 208 (100) Secured Line of Credit 26 26 - Total $ 1,962 $ 1,380 $ 582 Available Balance

Well-Capitalized with Steady Tangible Book Value Per Share Growth 16 10.33% 9.98% 9.55% 9.41% 9.47% 8.50% 8.47% 8.40% 8.48% 8.72% 13.98% 13.78% 13.15% 13.25% 13.50% 7.87% 7.57% 7.48% 7.23% 7.39% 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio Tier 1 Leverage Ratio Increased Consolidated Capital Ratios in 2Q23 Tangible Common Equity Ratio1 $4.52 $5.40 $7.22 $8.33 $9.31 $10.98 $11.69 $12.15 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2Q23 Steady Tangible Book Value Per Share1 Growth 1 Represents a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for Non-GAAP reconciliation Dollars in millions, except per share data

Near-Term Expectations 17 • High single-digit loan growth in the back half of 2023 – focus on aligning loan growth more closely with core deposit growth over time • Target loan-to-deposit ratio between 95% and 105% Balance Sheet Growth • Expect the pace of net interest margin compression to continue to slow • Magnitude dependent on the path of interest rates, shape of the yield curve and pace of core deposit growth and loan payoffs Net Interest Margin • Increased pace of expense growth in the second half of 2023, including investments in people and technology, FDIC insurance expense and IntraFi deposit costs • Noninterest expense growth in-line with asset growth over time Expenses • Build tangible common equity and CET1 ratios, aided by retained earnings and managed pace of loan growth • Ongoing evaluation of potential share repurchases Capital Levels

2023 Strategic Priorities – Positioning for Long-Term Success 18 Manage High Quality Balance Sheet Growth 1 2 3 4 Maintain High Efficiency While Investing in the Business Continue Scalability of ERM Function, Including Proactive Assessment of Asset Quality Risks Implement Longer Term Strategic Readiness Initiatives • Slower pace of balance sheet growth in the current environment • Manage the balance sheet to optimize net interest income • Increase emphasis on generating core deposit growth to support loan growth over the course of 2023 • Identify opportunities to better manage the discretionary spend to align expense growth with a slower pace of asset growth • Continue to invest in people and technology • Make proactive investments to scale the business and position for longer-term growth • Continued build-out of the enterprise risk management function, including enhanced stress testing capabilities • Ongoing monitoring of the loan portfolio for signs of credit weakness given the economic uncertainty heading into 2023 • Expand covenant testing and assess repricing risk on maturing loans • Complete CECL adoption in early 2023 • Expand C&I function to support further diversification of the loan portfolio and new deposit growth channels over time • Continue evaluating potential M&A opportunities and be ready to act as the right opportunity becomes available Progress-to-Date Core deposit growth outpaced loan growth in 2Q23 NIE growth of 5% YoY compared to asset growth of 19% Adopted CECL on January 1, 2023 Relocated downtown Minneapolis branch

APPENDIX 19

Interest Rate Sensitivity 20 Estimated Change in NII From Immediate Interest Rate Shocks +200 bps +100 bps -100 bps (3.6)% (1.7)% +3.1% • Change in rate sensitivity position impacted by rising interest rate environment, deposit mix shift and leveraging wholesale deposits and borrowings • Better positioned for a steeper yield curve and potential future rate cuts Loan Portfolio Considerations • Loan portfolio most sensitive to changes in the 3- to 5-year portion of the yield curve • Fixed-rate nature of the loan portfolio (67%) results in slower repricing compared to deposits • Leveraging prepayment penalties on new loan originations to help maintain benefit of higher rates over time Deposit Considerations • Increased focus on funding loan growth with core deposits over time • Core deposit growth more challenging amid recent bank failures and rising interest rate environment • Continued to supplement core deposits with wholesale funding to support loan growth • Deposit base is more sensitive to changing interest rates • Cumulative deposit beta of 48%1 (0.7)% (0.4)% +0.5% 2Q22 3Q22 -200 bps (2.0)% +2.4% (2.3)% (1.2)% +1.0% 4Q22 +1.3% (9.3)% (4.6)% +6.2% 1Q23 +12.2% 1 Calculated as the change in ending deposit rate over the change in ending Fed Funds rate from February 2022 to June 2023 (3.8)% (1.9)% +4.0% 2Q23 +7.5%

17% 7% 19% 21% 16% 20% $102 $41 $115 $126 $99 $119 Less Than 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 2 to 3 Years 3 to 4 Years 4 to 5 Years 5+ Years 17% 15% 11% 14% 14% 29% $422 $363 $265 $354 $351 $736 Less Than 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 2 to 3 Years 3 to 4 Years 4 to 5 Years 5+ Years Loan Portfolio Repricing 21 Fixed, 66.7% Variable, 17.2% Adjustable, 16.1% Loan Portfolio Mix Fixed-Rate Portfolio ($2.5B) Variable-Rate Portfolio ($644M) Adjustable-Rate Portfolio ($602M) Years to Maturity Stronger loan growth results in relatively quick turn of the loan portfolio and accelerated repricing: • 16% year-over-year total loan growth • $972M of total loan originations and advances over prior 12 months Variable-Rate Loan Floors 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% $550 $550 $550 $550 $550 At or Above Floor (6/30/23) Up 25 bps Up 50 bps Up 75 bps Up 100+ bps Cumulative Percent of balances at or above floor as rates rise • 85% of variable-rate portfolio have floors, all of which are at or above their floors • 95% of variable-rate loans are currently tied to SOFR or Prime Adjustable-Rate Repricing Schedule • Over 99% of the adjustable-rate loans are at or above their floors • Implies immediate repricing as rates rise, depending on the repricing schedule Dollars in millions Larger fixed-rate portfolio helps to mitigate repricing risk

High Quality Securities Portfolio 22 30% 35% 43% 41% 41% 35% 31% 24% 23% 24% 21% 20% 20% 21% 21% 14% 13% 13% 15% 14% $483 $542 $549 $559 $538 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 Mortgage-Backed Securities Municipal Bonds Corporate Securities Other Securities Available for Sale Portfolio AAA, 21% AA, 47% A, 4% BBB, 12% BB, 1% NR, 15% Rating Mix Derivatives Portfolio Offsetting AOCI Impact $(47,884) $(52,064) $28,581 $28,203 $(17,942) $(20,908) 4Q22 2Q23 MTM Securities MTM Derivatives Net Impact on AOCI1 • No held-to-maturity securities • Securities portfolio average duration of 5.3 years • Average securities portfolio yield of 4.24% • Unrealized losses on AFS securities were 12.7% of stockholders’ equity • AOCI / Total RBC of 3.6% vs. peer bank median of 10.5%2 1 Includes the tax-effected impact of $7,232 in 4Q22 and $8,430 in 2Q23 2 1Q23 median for publicly-traded banks with total assets between $3 billion and $10 billion (Source: S&P Capital IQ) Dollars in thousands

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Annual 23 Dollars in thousands Tangible Common Equity & Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Common Equity $ 115,366 $ 137,162 $ 220,998 $ 244,794 $ 265,405 $ 379,272 $ 394,064 Less: Preferred Stock - - - - - (66,514) (66,514) Less: Intangible Assets (4,060) (3,869) (3,678) (3,487) (3,296) (3,105) (2,914) Tangible Common Equity $ 111,306 $ 133,293 $ 217,320 $ 241,307 $ 262,109 $ 309,653 $ 324,636 Total Assets $ 1,260,394 $ 1,616,612 $ 1,973,741 $ 2,268,830 $ 2,927,345 $ 3,477,659 $ 4,345,662 Less: Intangible Assets (4,060) (3,869) (3,678) (3,487) (3,296) (3,105) (2,914) Tangible Assets $ 1,256,334 $ 1,612,743 $ 1,970,063 $ 2,265,343 $ 2,924,049 $ 3,474,554 $ 4,342,748 Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 8.86% 8.26% 11.03% 10.65% 8.96% 8.91% 7.48% Tangible Book Value Per Share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Book Value Per Common Share $ 4.69 $ 5.56 $ 7.34 $ 8.45 $ 9.43 $ 11.09 $ 11.80 Less: Effects of Intangible Assets (0.17) (0.16) (0.12) (0.12) (0.12) (0.11) (0.11) Tangible Book Value Per Common Share $ 4.52 $ 5.40 $ 7.22 $ 8.33 $ 9.31 $ 10.98 $ 11.69 Total Common Shares 24,589,861 24,679,861 30,097,274 28,973,572 28,143,493 28,206,566 27,751,950 As of and for the year ended December 31,

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Profitability, TCE and TBV 24 Dollars in thousands Efficiency Ratio June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Noninterest Expense $ 13,752 $ 14,157 $ 15,203 $ 14,183 $ 14,388 Net Income Available to Common Shareholders Less: Amortization Intangible Assets (47) (48) (48) (48) (34) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 13,705 $ 14,109 $ 15,155 $ 14,135 $ 14,354 Average Total Shareholders' Equity Less: Average Preferred Stock Net Interest Income $ 32,530 $ 34,095 $ 32,893 $ 28,567 $ 25,872 Average Total Common Shareholders' Equity Noninterest Income 1,650 1,387 1,738 1,943 1,415 Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets Less: (Gain) Loss on Sales of Securities (52) - (30) 56 (50) Average Tangible Common Equity Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,128 $ 35,482 $ 34,601 $ 30,566 $ 27,237 Annualized Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Efficiency Ratio 40.2% 39.8% 43.8% 46.2% 52.7% Tangible Common Equity & Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Total Shareholders' Equity $ 374,883 $ 382,007 $ 394,064 $ 402,006 $ 409,126 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514) (66,514) (66,514) (66,514) (66,514) Total Common Shareholders' Equity 308,369 315,493 327,550 335,492 342,612 Less: Intangible Assets (3,009) (2,962) (2,914) (2,866) (2,832) Tangible Common Equity $ 305,360 $ 312,531 $ 324,636 $ 332,626 $ 339,780 Total Assets $ 3,883,264 $ 4,128,987 $ 4,345,662 $ 4,602,899 $ 4,603,185 Less: Intangible Assets (3,009) (2,962) (2,914) (2,866) (2,832) Tangible Assets $ 3,880,255 $ 4,126,025 $ 4,342,748 $ 4,600,033 $ 4,600,353 Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 7.87% 7.57% 7.48% 7.23% 7.39% Tangible Book Value Per Share June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.14 $ 11.44 $ 11.80 $ 12.05 $ 12.25 Less: Effects of Intangible Assets (0.11) (0.11) (0.11) (0.10) (0.10) Tangible Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.03 $ 11.33 $ 11.69 $ 11.95 $ 12.15 Total Common Shares 27,677,372 27,587,978 27,751,950 27,845,244 27,973,995 As of and for the quarter ended, As of and for the quarter ended, As of and for the quarter ended, ROATCE As of and for the quarter ended, June 30, 2023 $ 8,802 $ 406,347 (66,514) $ 339,833 (2,846) $ 336,987 10.48%

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – PPNR 25 Dollars in thousands Pre-Provision Net Revenue June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Noninterest Income $ 1,650 $ 1,387 $ 1,738 $ 1,943 $ 1,415 Less: (Gain) Loss on Sales on Securities (52) - (30) 5 6 (50) Less: FHLB Advance Prepayment Income - - - (299) - Total Operating Noninterest Income 1,598 1,387 1,708 1,700 1,365 Plus: Net Interest Income 32,530 34,095 32,893 28,567 25,872 Net Operating Revenue 34,128 35,482 34,601 30,267 27,237 Noninterest Expense $ 13,752 $ 14,157 $ 15,203 $ 14,183 $ 14,388 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (63) (114) (114) (114) (114) Total Operating Noninterest Expense 13,689 14,043 15,089 14,069 14,274 Pre-Provision Net Revenue $ 20,439 $ 21,439 $ 19,512 $ 16,198 $ 12,963 Plus: Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments 5 2 - 30 243 5 0 Less: Provision for Credit Losses 3,025 1,500 1,500 625 5 0 Non-Operating Expense Adjustments 63 114 114 114 114 Provision for Income Taxes 4,521 5,312 4,193 4,060 3,033 Net Income $ 12,882 $ 14,513 $ 13,735 $ 11,642 $ 9,816 Average Assets $ 3,743,575 $ 3,948,201 $ 4,251,345 $ 4,405,234 $ 4,483,662 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets 2.19% 2.15% 1.82% 1.49% 1.16% As of and for the quarter ended,

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures – Core NIM 26 Dollars in thousands Core Net Interest Margin June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Net Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis) $ 32,806 $ 34,418 $ 33,260 $ 28,947 $ 26,280 Less: Loan Fees (2,030) (1,400) (1,100) (998) (941) Less: PPP Interest and Fees (263) (96) (48) (2) (3) Core Net Interest Margin $ 30,513 $ 32,922 $ 32,112 $ 27,947 $ 25,336 Average Interest Earning Assets $ 3,671,748 $ 3,871,896 $ 4,177,644 $ 4,323,706 $ 4,395,050 Less: Average PPP Loans (8,335) (2,424) (1,109) (999) (913) Core Average Interest Earning Assets $ 3,663,413 $ 3,869,472 $ 4,176,535 $ 4,322,707 $ 4,394,137 Core Net Interest Margin 3.34% 3.38% 3.05% 2.62% 2.31% Loan Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis) $ 34,468 $ 37,820 $ 42,702 $ 45,265 $ 48,066 Less: Loan Fees (2,030) (1,400) (1,100) (998) (941) Less: PPP Interest and Fees (263) (96) (48) (2) (3) Core Loan Interest Income $ 32,175 $ 36,324 $ 41,554 $ 44,265 $ 47,122 Average Loans $ 3,107,679 $ 3,265,814 $ 3,482,150 $ 3,630,446 $ 3,716,534 Less: Average PPP Loans (8,335) (2,424) (1,109) (999) (913) Core Average Loans $ 3,099,344 $ 3,263,390 $ 3,481,041 $ 3,629,447 $ 3,715,621 Core Loan Yield 4.17% 4.42% 4.74% 4.95% 5.09% As of and for the quarter ended,

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