West Bancorporation filings document the public-company reporting of a bank holding company whose common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under WTBA. Recent 8-K reports furnish earnings releases, dividend announcements and investor presentations for West Bank's lending, deposit, trust and treasury management business.
The company's proxy and governance filings record annual meeting votes, director elections, executive compensation matters and board changes. Its filings also identify the registered common stock structure, shareholder voting matters and other material events relevant to the company's banking operations and corporate governance.
WEST BANCORPORATION INC CFO Jane M. Funk reported a tax-withholding disposition of 6,033 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, valued at $23.71 per share, to cover payroll taxes upon vesting of restricted stock units. After this withholding, she directly owns 71,517 shares and indirectly holds 220 shares through a 401(k) plan. The footnotes also note that 719 previously reported performance stock units did not vest because performance conditions were not met.
West Bancorporation Inc executive vice president Brad L. Winterbottom reported a compensation-related share withholding rather than an open-market trade. On March 25, 2026, 6,162 shares of common stock were withheld at $23.71 per share to cover payroll taxes due upon the vesting and issuance of restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding disposition, he held 148,589 shares directly, plus 6,607 shares held indirectly by his spouse and 26,058 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing also notes that 719 performance stock units previously reported did not vest because the applicable performance conditions were not satisfied.
West Bancorporation Inc Executive Vice President Bradley P. Peters reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 25, 2026, 6,111 shares of common stock were withheld at $23.71 per share to cover payroll taxes due upon vesting of restricted stock units. After this withholding, Peters directly holds 86,524 shares of common stock. A footnote also states that 719 previously reported performance stock units did not vest because the required performance conditions were not met.
West Bancorporation, Inc. reported 2025 consolidated results and an annual report highlighting stronger earnings, preserved capital and pristine asset quality.
Net income was $32,560 (thousands) for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from $24,050 in 2024. Net interest income improved to $88,981, while deposits were $3,468,470 and stockholders' equity was $265,985 as of December 31, 2025. The company reported no nonperforming loans at year end and capital ratios exceeding well-capitalized benchmarks.
West Bancorporation, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at its April 23, 2026 annual meeting on three key items: electing eight directors, approving 2025 named executive officer pay on an advisory basis, and ratifying RSM US LLP as auditor for 2026.
The proxy highlights a largely independent board with separate Chair and CEO roles, mandatory retirement at 73, and fully independent key board committees. Executive pay is designed around pay-for-performance, with 2025 net income of 32.6 million, diluted EPS of $1.92, ROE of 13.47%, an efficiency ratio of 54.11%, dividends of $1.00 per share, and no nonperforming assets at year-end. Annual bonuses are tied to relative performance versus a 20‑bank peer group, and 2025 bonuses paid out above target, alongside time‑based and performance‑based RSUs that vest over multi‑year periods.
West Bancorporation, Inc. files a shelf prospectus to offer up to $125,000,000 of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, subscription rights, stock purchase contracts, units and related instruments from time to time. The prospectus permits multiple series and sale methods and requires a prospectus supplement for specific terms.
The company lists 16,940,785 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of February 26, 2026. As context, West Bancorporation reported $4.1 billion in assets, $3.5 billion in deposits and $266 million in shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2025. The company’s common stock trades on Nasdaq Global Select Market and closed at $24.92 on February 26, 2026.
West Bancorporation, Inc. reports modest 2025 balance sheet growth while detailing its business model and regulatory environment. Total assets reached $4.1 billion, up 3.2% from $4.0 billion, and deposits rose to $3.5 billion, a 3.3% increase, reflecting continued customer expansion in Iowa and Minnesota markets.
The company emphasizes commercial and commercial real estate lending, noting high CRE concentrations that require heightened risk management. It paid $1.00 per share in 2025 dividends and declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend for early 2026. The tangible common equity ratio improved to 6.42% from 5.68%, and management highlights strong capital, extensive regulation, cybersecurity and AI-related risks, human capital initiatives, and a wide range of macroeconomic and credit risks that could affect future performance.
WINTERBOTTOM BRAD L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
West Bancorporation Inc. Executive Vice President Brad L. Winterbottom received an equity award of 15,000 shares of common stock on February 23, 2026. The shares were granted at no cash cost as restricted stock units. According to the award terms, 7,500 units vest in five equal annual installments starting March 25, 2027, and the remaining 7,500 units cliff vest on March 25, 2029, if specified performance goals are met. After this grant, he directly holds 155,470 shares, with additional indirect holdings through his spouse and a 401(k) plan.
West Bancorporation Inc. Executive Vice President Bradley P. Peters reported an equity award of 15,000 shares of common stock, acquired as restricted stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After this grant, his directly held common stock position is 93,354 shares.
The award consists of 7,500 restricted stock units that vest in five equal annual installments beginning on March 25, 2027, and 7,500 performance-based units that cliff vest on March 25, 2029, if specified performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee are met. Separately, 260 previously reported performance stock units did not vest because their performance conditions were not achieved.