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Bridgewater (BWB) banking chief exercises 12,500 options, sells 4,688 shares

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bridgewater Bancshares Inc Chief Banking Officer Nicholas L. Place reported option exercises and a share sale. He exercised options to acquire 12,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $7.47 per share and sold 4,688 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $19.275 per share.

After these transactions, he directly owns 152,122 Common shares and indirectly holds 7,500 shares through a spouse IRA. He also retains stock options to buy 50,000 shares at an exercise price of $17.50 per share expiring on February 1, 2032, and options to buy 21,000 shares at $12.92 per share expiring on December 6, 2029.

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Insider Place Nicholas L.
Role CHIEF BANKING OFFICER
Sold 4,688 shs ($90K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise option to buy 12,500 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 12,500 $7.47 $93K
Sale Common Stock 4,688 $19.275 $90K
holding option to buy -- -- --
holding option to buy -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: option to buy — 127,500 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 152,122 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 7,500 shares (Indirect, By Spouse IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Options to buy granted under the 2017 Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan. Options exercisable in 20% increments on the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 10/1/2017. Options exercisable in 25% increments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 12/6/2019. Options exercisable in 25% increments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 2/1/2022.
Options exercised 12,500 shares Common Stock acquired via option exercise at $7.47 per share
Exercise price $7.47/share Price for exercised options on Common Stock
Shares sold 4,688 shares Common Stock sold in open-market transaction
Sale price $19.275/share Price received for Common Stock sale
Direct holdings after transactions 152,122 shares Common Stock directly owned following reported activity
Indirect holdings 7,500 shares Common Stock held through spouse IRA
Remaining options at $17.50 50,000 underlying shares Options to buy Common Stock expiring February 1, 2032
Remaining options at $12.92 21,000 underlying shares Options to buy Common Stock expiring December 6, 2029
Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan financial
"Options to buy granted under the 2017 Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan."
open-market sale financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction for 4,688 Common shares."
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
option to buy financial
"Derivative positions listed as 'option to buy' underlying Common Stock."
exercise price financial
"Derivative summary shows an exercise price of 17.5000 and 12.9200."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"Options carry an expiration date of 2032-02-01 and 2029-12-06."
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Place Nicholas L.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BRIDGEWATER BANCSHARES, INC.
4450 EXCELSIOR BLVD., SUITE 100

(Street)
ST. LOUIS PARK MINNESOTA 55416

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bridgewater Bancshares Inc [ BWB ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF BANKING OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/05/2026S4,688D$19.275139,622D
Common Stock06/08/2026M12,500A$7.47152,122D
Common Stock7,500IBy Spouse IRA
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
option to buy(1)$7.4706/08/2026M12,500 (2)09/30/2027Common Stock12,500$0127,500D
option to buy(1)$12.92 (3)12/06/2029Common Stock21,00021,000D
option to buy(1)$17.5 (4)02/01/2032Common Stock50,00050,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Options to buy granted under the 2017 Combined Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan.
2. Options exercisable in 20% increments on the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 10/1/2017.
3. Options exercisable in 25% increments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 12/6/2019.
4. Options exercisable in 25% increments on the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant which was 2/1/2022.
/s/ Ben Klocke, Attorney-in-Fact06/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did BWB executive Nicholas Place report?

Nicholas L. Place reported exercising options to acquire 12,500 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) Common shares and selling 4,688 shares in an open-market transaction. The exercise price was $7.47 per share, and the sale price was $19.275 per share.

How many Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) shares does Nicholas Place now hold?

Following the reported transactions, Nicholas L. Place directly holds 152,122 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) Common shares. He also has an indirect holding of 7,500 shares through a spouse IRA, providing additional exposure beyond his direct ownership position.

What stock options does Nicholas Place still hold in BWB?

Nicholas L. Place retains options to buy 50,000 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) shares at $17.50 per share expiring February 1, 2032, and options to buy 21,000 shares at $12.92 per share expiring December 6, 2029, according to the filing’s derivative summary.

What was the sale price of BWB shares in Nicholas Place’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Nicholas L. Place sold 4,688 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) Common shares at $19.275 per share. This transaction was classified as an open-market or private sale under transaction code S in the non-derivative section.

How many options did Nicholas Place exercise in the latest BWB filing?

He exercised options covering 12,500 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) shares at an exercise price of $7.47 per share. This exercise converted derivative holdings into Common Stock, increasing his direct share ownership before the same-period sale transaction.

Does Nicholas Place have indirect ownership of BWB shares?

Yes. In addition to his direct holdings, the Form 4 lists 7,500 Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB) Common shares held indirectly through a spouse IRA. These indirect shares are reported separately from his 152,122 directly owned shares after the transactions.