West Bancorporation audit chair James Noyce to depart in April 2026

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West Bancorporation (WTBA) announced a planned board transition. Director James W. Noyce, 70, informed the company on October 14, 2025 that he will not stand for re-election at the April 2026 annual meeting. He will continue serving on the boards of West Bancorporation and West Bank until that meeting.

Noyce has served for 17 years, is chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee, and previously was the company’s chair for six years. The company stated his decision was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 14, 2025

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

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

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value			WTBA			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

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

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 14, 2025, James W. Noyce, age 70, director of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Company"), informed the Company that he would not stand for re-election to the board of directors of the Company at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be held in April of 2026 (the "2026 Annual Meeting"). Mr. Noyce will continue to serve as a director until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Noyce also informed the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election to the board of directors of West Bank.

Mr. Noyce has been a director for 17 years, currently also serves on the nominating and governance committee and as chair of the audit committee, and previously served as the Company's chair for six years. Mr. Noyce's decision not to stand for re-election to the board of directors was not a result of any disagreement with the Company related to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company would like to thank Mr. Noyce for his leadership and dedication during his tenure and extends its best wishes to him.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						West Bancorporation, Inc.
October 17, 2025			By:			/s/ Jane M. Funk
						Name: Jane M. Funk
						Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did West Bancorporation (WTBA) disclose about its board?

Director James W. Noyce will not stand for re-election at the April 2026 annual meeting and will serve until then.

When did James W. Noyce inform WTBA of his decision?

He informed the company on October 14, 2025.

What roles does James W. Noyce currently hold at WTBA?

He is chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee, and previously served as the company’s chair for six years.

Is Noyce’s departure related to a disagreement with WTBA?

No. The company stated his decision was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Will Noyce continue serving until the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. He will remain a director of West Bancorporation and West Bank until the April 2026 meeting.

How long has James W. Noyce served on WTBA’s board?

He has been a director for 17 years.