Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) COO receives 10,088-share award, adjusts holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bridgewater Bancshares chief operating officer Lisa M. Salazar reported several stock transactions in early February 2026. On February 2, 1,062 shares of common stock were withheld at $19.63 per share, and on February 3, 427 shares were withheld at $19.54 per share, both coded "F" for shares withheld to cover taxes or similar obligations. Also on February 3, she acquired 10,088 shares of common stock in a transaction coded "A" at a stated price of $0, typically reflecting a stock award or similar grant. Following these transactions, Salazar directly owned 40,239 shares of Bridgewater Bancshares common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Salazar Lisa M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES, INC.

4450 EXCELSIOR BLVD., SUITE 100

(Street)

ST. LOUIS PARK MN 55416

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bridgewater Bancshares Inc [ BWB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/02/2026		F		1,062	D	$19.63	30,578	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		F		427	D	$19.54	30,151	D
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		10,088	A	$0	40,239	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Ben Klocke, Attorney-in-Fact	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did BWB COO Lisa Salazar report in this Form 4?

Lisa M. Salazar reported share withholding and a stock award. Shares were withheld on February 2 and 3, 2026, and she received a 10,088-share common stock grant, all affecting her direct ownership in Bridgewater Bancshares.

How many Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) shares does the COO own after these trades?

After the reported transactions, Lisa M. Salazar directly owns 40,239 shares of Bridgewater Bancshares common stock. This total reflects tax-related share withholdings and a 10,088-share stock award recorded over February 2–3, 2026.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the BWB Form 4 filing?

Transaction code "F" indicates shares were withheld, often to satisfy tax or similar obligations tied to equity awards. In this filing, 1,062 and 427 Bridgewater Bancshares shares were withheld on February 2 and 3, 2026, at prices near $19.60 per share.

What is the significance of the 10,088-share "A" transaction for BWB?

The "A" code shows Lisa M. Salazar acquired 10,088 shares of Bridgewater Bancshares at a stated price of $0. This typically reflects a stock grant or similar award, increasing her direct ownership position in the company’s common stock.

Were the reported BWB insider transactions direct or indirect holdings?

All reported positions are classified as direct ownership. Each transaction in the filing lists the ownership form as "D" for direct, with no indicated indirect holdings or separate entities holding the Bridgewater Bancshares shares for Lisa M. Salazar.

What were the share prices involved in the BWB COO’s Form 4 transactions?

The withholding transactions occurred at $19.63 and $19.54 per Bridgewater Bancshares share. The 10,088-share award was reported at a price of $0 per share, consistent with a granted equity award rather than an open-market purchase.