Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Net Income of $13.7 Million, $0.45 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share By: Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. via Business Wire January 25, 2023 at 16:15 PM EST Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (the Company), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the Bank), today announced net income of $13.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 5.4% decrease from net income of $14.5 million for the third quarter of 2022, and a 9.8% increase from net income of $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Earnings per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $0.45, a 5.6% decrease compared to $0.47 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2022, and a 14.2% increase compared to $0.39 per diluted common share for the same period in 2021. “Bridgewater delivered another strong year of financial results in 2022 highlighted again by our robust balance sheet growth, highly efficient business model and superb asset quality, with all of these trends continuing in the fourth quarter,” said Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Jerry Baack. “As expected, we also saw net interest margin compression during the quarter as the persistent rising interest rate environment created additional funding pressure given our strong loan growth. While we expect the operating environment to remain challenging as we head into 2023, we are taking steps to actively manage our balance sheet in the near-term, with a focus on profitable growth, to drive sustained success over the long-term.” Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Diluted Adjusted Nonperforming ROA PPNR ROA (1) ROE earnings per share efficiency ratio (1) assets to total assets 1.28 % 1.82 % 14.06 % $ 0.45 43.5 % 0.01 % _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share were $0.45, compared to $0.47 per common share for the third quarter of 2022. Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), a non-GAAP financial measure, of $19.5 million, compared to $21.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 9.0%. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 1.82%, compared to 2.15% for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average assets (ROA) and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) for the fourth quarter of 2022 were 1.28% and 14.06%, compared to ROA and ROE of 1.46% and 14.99%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 15.86% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 17.03% for the third quarter of 2022. Gross loans increased $189.4 million, or 22.2% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Deposits increased $111.5 million, or 13.4% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.16%, compared to 3.53% in the third 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, was 3.05%, compared to 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses from noninterest expense, was 43.5%, compared to 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022. A loan loss provision of $1.5 million was recorded to support strong organic loan growth in the fourth quarter of 2022. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022. Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.36, or 12.7% annualized, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $11.33 at September 30, 2022. Annual 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1.72, a 12.0% increase, compared to $1.54 for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $79.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of 18.8%, compared to $67.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 2.06% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 2.10% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Gross loans increased $750.0 million at December 31, 2022, or 26.6%, compared to December 31, 2021. Deposits increased $470.3 million at December 31, 2022, or 16.0%, compared to December 31, 2021. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.45% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 3.27%, compared to 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 41.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 41.0% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were (0.01)% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 0.00% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.01% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.02% at December 31, 2021. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.71, or 6.5%, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $10.98 at December 31, 2021, despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio due to rapidly rising interest rates, which continue to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Key Financial Measures As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Per Common Share Data Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted Earnings Per Share 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Book Value Per Share 11.80 11.44 11.09 Tangible Book Value Per Share (1) 11.69 11.33 10.98 Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,558,983 27,520,117 28,004,334 27,758,336 28,027,454 Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 28,527,306 28,592,854 29,038,785 28,668,177 28,968,286 Shares Outstanding at Period End 27,751,950 27,587,978 28,206,566 Selected Performance Ratios Return on Average Assets (Annualized) 1.28 % 1.46 % 1.46 % 1.38 % 1.43 % Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.82 2.15 2.11 2.06 2.10 Return on Average Shareholders' Equity (Annualized) 14.06 14.99 13.27 13.90 14.45 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (Annualized) (1) 15.86 17.03 14.78 15.69 15.45 Yield on Interest Earning Assets(2) 4.67 4.37 4.06 4.35 4.16 Yield on Total Loans, Gross(2) 4.87 4.59 4.49 4.60 4.60 Cost of Total Deposits 1.31 0.73 0.45 0.75 0.51 Cost of Funds 1.67 0.93 0.61 0.99 0.68 Net Interest Margin (2) 3.16 3.53 3.51 3.45 3.54 Core Net Interest Margin (1)(2) 3.05 3.38 3.25 3.27 3.28 Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.8 39.8 40.8 41.5 42.0 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.5 39.4 40.3 41.2 41.0 Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.42 1.42 1.45 1.46 1.51 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.41 1.41 1.43 1.45 1.47 Loan to Deposit Ratio 104.5 102.3 95.7 Core Deposits to Total Deposits (3) 74.6 83.0 85.4 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (1) 7.48 7.57 8.91 Capital Ratios (Bank Only) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.76 % 11.24 % 11.09 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 12.47 12.67 12.94 Capital Ratios (Consolidated) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 9.55 % 9.98 % 10.82 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 8.40 8.47 9.36 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 10.03 10.19 11.43 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 13.15 13.78 15.55 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" 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. Selected Financial Data December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Balance Sheet Data Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,883,264 $ 3,607,920 $ 3,477,659 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses 47,996 46,491 44,711 41,692 40,020 Goodwill and Other Intangibles 2,914 2,962 3,009 3,057 3,105 Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 3,201,953 3,035,611 2,946,237 Tangible Common Equity (1) 324,636 312,531 305,360 309,870 309,653 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 374,883 379,441 379,272 Average Total Assets - Quarter-to-Date 4,251,345 3,948,201 3,743,575 3,513,798 3,403,270 Average Shareholders' Equity - Quarter-to-Date 387,589 384,020 381,448 383,024 374,035 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Selected Income Statement Data Interest Income $ 48,860 $ 42,359 $ 33,775 $ 163,695 $ 128,879 Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 Income Before Income Taxes 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Income Statement Net Interest Income Net interest income was $32.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 3.5%, from $34.1 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $3.7 million, or 12.8%, from $29.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter decrease in net interest income was due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment. The year-over-year increase in net interest income was primarily due to growth in average interest earning assets and higher yields on investment securities and core loans, offset partially by higher rates paid on deposits and borrowings. Average interest earning assets were $4.18 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $305.7 million, or 7.9%, from $3.87 billion for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $857.0 million, or 25.8%, from $3.32 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities, offset partially by the forgiveness of PPP loans and the reduction of cash balances. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.16%, a 37 basis point decrease from 3.53% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 35 basis point decrease from 3.51% in the fourth quarter of 2021. 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 fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.05%, a 33 basis point decrease from 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 20 basis point decrease from 3.25% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company remains focused on managing the impact of continued interest rate hikes and the evolving shape of the yield curve during this unique interest rate environment. As the PPP loan portfolio has almost fully paid off, the recognition of fees associated with the originations has decreased significantly, which impacts comparability between periods. The Company recognized $45,000 of PPP origination fees during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $90,000 during the third quarter of 2022, and $958,000 during the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no remaining PPP origination fees to be recognized as of December 31, 2022. Interest income was $48.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $6.5 million, or 15.3%, from $42.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $15.1 million, or 44.7%, from $33.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 4.67% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 4.37% in the third quarter of 2022, and 4.06% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to the rapid increase in market interest rates resulting in new loan originations, loans repricing, and investment purchases at yields accretive to the existing portfolios. 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, offset partially by the lower recognition of PPP origination fees. 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 4.86% in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was 27 basis points higher than 4.59% in the third quarter of 2022, and 45 basis points higher than 4.41% in the fourth quarter of 2021. While loan fees have historically maintained a relatively stable contribution to the aggregate loan yield, the recent periods were impacted by 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 loans 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 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Interest 4.74 % 4.42 % 4.17 % 4.15 % 4.20 % Fees 0.12 0.17 0.26 0.25 0.21 Yield on Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 4.86 % 4.59 % 4.43 % 4.40 % 4.41 % Interest expense was $16.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $7.7 million, or 93.2%, from $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $11.3 million, or 245.4%, from $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 92 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 1.30% in the third quarter of 2022 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits, drawing on the Company’s revolving line of credit, and the increased utilization of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 136 basis points from 0.86% in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, 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 $10.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $4.8 million, or 80.2%, from $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $7.5 million, or 232.6%, from $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of total deposits increased 58 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 0.73% in the third quarter of 2022, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of total deposits increased 86 basis points from 0.45% in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increases were primarily due to the upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment. A summary of the Company’s average balances, interest yields and rates, and net interest margin for the three months ended December 31, 2022, September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021 is as follows: For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 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 $ 65,393 $ 366 2.22 % $ 57,613 $ 165 1.13 % $ 146,744 $ 65 0.18 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 540,601 5,268 3.87 461,255 3,741 3.22 341,325 1,893 2.20 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 67,867 728 4.26 75,801 799 4.18 71,602 782 4.33 Total Investment Securities 608,468 5,996 3.91 537,056 4,540 3.35 412,927 2,675 2.57 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 1,109 48 17.06 2,424 96 15.75 39,900 1,057 10.51 Loans (1)(2) 3,481,041 42,654 4.86 3,263,390 37,724 4.59 2,715,722 30,154 4.41 Total Loans 3,482,150 42,702 4.87 3,265,814 37,820 4.59 2,755,622 31,211 4.49 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 21,633 163 2.99 11,413 156 5.42 5,310 59 4.39 Total Interest Earning Assets 4,177,644 49,227 4.67 % 3,871,896 42,681 4.37 % 3,320,603 34,010 4.06 % Noninterest Earning Assets 73,701 76,305 82,667 Total Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 464,631 $ 2,013 1.72 % $ 517,658 $ 1,032 0.79 % $ 499,475 $ 548 0.43 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,048,227 4,533 1.72 999,932 2,494 0.99 803,848 876 0.43 Time Deposits 281,334 1,007 1.42 288,621 847 1.16 299,823 830 1.10 Brokered Deposits 537,351 3,228 2.38 447,034 1,612 1.43 404,438 987 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,331,543 10,781 1.83 2,253,245 5,985 1.05 2,007,584 3,241 0.64 Federal Funds Purchased 340,471 3,379 3.94 106,826 709 2.63 10 — 0.67 Notes Payable 11,359 202 7.04 — — — — — — FHLB Advances 94,103 575 2.42 72,343 328 1.80 44,185 162 1.46 Subordinated Debentures 81,242 1,030 5.03 92,503 1,242 5.33 92,189 1,219 5.25 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,858,718 15,967 2.22 % 2,524,917 8,264 1.30 % 2,143,968 4,622 0.86 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 943,232 991,545 861,473 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 61,806 47,719 23,794 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 1,005,038 1,039,264 885,267 Shareholders' Equity 387,589 384,020 374,035 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 33,260 2.45 % 34,417 3.07 % 29,388 3.20 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.16 % 3.53 % 3.51 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (367 ) (322 ) (235 ) Net Interest Income $ 32,893 $ 34,095 $ 29,153 _________________________ (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. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for both the third and fourth quarter of 2022 and $350,000 higher than the $1.2 million provided in the fourth quarter of 2021. The provision recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to the growth of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022, and 1.42% at December 31, 2021. As an emerging growth company, the Company anticipates adopting Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments,” as of January 1, 2023 and does not expect a material adjustment upon adoption. The current estimate and future calculations are highly dependent on loan composition, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts, and other management assumptions and judgements. The following table presents the activity in the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance at Beginning of Period $ 46,491 $ 44,711 $ 38,901 $ 40,020 $ 34,841 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Charge-offs (3 ) (5 ) (37 ) (37 ) (74 ) Recoveries 8 285 6 313 103 Balance at End of Period $ 47,996 $ 46,491 $ 40,020 $ 47,996 $ 40,020 Noninterest Income Noninterest income was $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $351,000 from $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $450,000 from $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to an increase in other income, which included $306,000 of rate lock fees, offset partially by a decrease in letter of credit fees. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased customer service fees, an increase in bank-owned life insurance income and an increase in other income, offset partially by decreased letter of credit fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Income: Customer Service Fees $ 344 $ 313 $ 274 $ 1,236 $ 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Securities 30 — — 82 750 Letter of Credit Fees 358 428 541 1,592 1,676 Debit Card Interchange Fees 148 153 149 586 563 Swap Fees — — — 557 — Bank-Owned Life Insurance 238 227 150 762 316 Other Income 620 266 174 1,517 997 Totals $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense was $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $1.0 million from $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $2.7 million from $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, derivative collateral fees, and other expense. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and derivative collateral fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Expense: Salaries and Employee Benefits $ 9,821 $ 9,449 $ 7,966 $ 36,941 $ 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 FDIC Insurance Assessment 360 315 345 1,365 1,305 Data Processing 371 372 306 1,396 1,222 Professional and Consulting Fees 635 594 718 2,664 2,520 Derivative Collateral Fees 535 122 1 687 3 Information Technology and Telecommunications 673 650 554 2,495 2,163 Marketing and Advertising 403 479 469 2,032 1,487 Intangible Asset Amortization 48 48 48 191 191 Amortization of Tax Credit Investments 114 114 152 408 562 Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — 582 Other Expense 1,066 928 961 4,051 3,255 Totals $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 The Company continues to invest in its people across the organization, with 246 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, and 220 employees at December 31, 2021. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.8% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 39.8% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.8% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses, the adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.5% for the fourth quarter of 2022, 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.3% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Income Taxes The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 23.4%, a decrease from 26.8% for the third quarter of 2022 and 25.7% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Balance Sheet Total assets at December 31, 2022 were $4.35 billion, a 5.2% increase from $4.13 billion at September 30, 2022, and a 25.0% increase from $3.48 billion at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth and continued purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth, purchases of investment securities and an increase of other assets, offset partially by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents. Total gross loans at December 31, 2022 were $3.57 billion, an increase of $189.4 million, or 5.6%, over total gross loans of $3.38 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $750.0 million, or 26.6%, over total gross loans of $2.82 billion at December 31, 2021. The increase in the loan portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to growth in the construction and land development, multifamily, and CRE nonowner occupied segments. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Commercial $ 435,344 $ 412,448 $ 403,569 $ 363,290 $ 360,169 Paycheck Protection Program 1,049 1,192 4,860 12,309 26,162 Construction and Land Development 365,796 335,557 359,191 321,131 281,474 Real Estate Mortgage: 1 - 4 Family Mortgage 355,474 341,102 334,815 312,201 305,317 Multifamily 1,306,738 1,230,509 1,087,865 1,012,623 910,243 CRE Owner Occupied 149,905 151,088 142,214 117,969 111,096 CRE Nonowner Occupied 947,008 900,691 886,432 840,463 818,569 Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans 2,759,125 2,623,390 2,451,326 2,283,256 2,145,225 Consumer and Other 8,132 7,495 6,939 7,981 6,442 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses (47,996 ) (46,491 ) (44,711 ) (41,692 ) (40,020 ) Net Deferred Loan Fees (9,293 ) (9,088 ) (9,536 ) (9,065 ) (9,535 ) Total Loans, Net $ 3,512,157 $ 3,324,503 $ 3,171,638 $ 2,937,210 $ 2,769,917 Total deposits at December 31, 2022 were $3.42 billion, an increase of $111.5 million, or 3.4%, over total deposits of $3.31 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $470.3 million, or 16.0%, over total deposits of $2.95 billion at December 31, 2021. Deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, offset partially by a decline in all other deposit portfolios. Brokered deposits were being used as a supplemental funding source, as needed, to support the loan portfolio growth. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 961,998 $ 835,482 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits 451,992 510,396 522,151 598,402 544,789 Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,031,873 1,077,333 952,138 890,926 863,567 Time Deposits 272,253 293,052 272,424 286,674 293,474 Brokered Deposits 776,153 463,209 493,242 424,127 369,323 Total Deposits $ 3,416,543 $ 3,305,074 $ 3,201,953 $ 3,035,611 $ 2,946,237 Capital Total shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2022 was $394.1 million, an increase of $12.1 million compared to total shareholders’ equity of $382.0 million at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $14.8 million, or 3.9%, over total shareholders’ equity of $379.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was due to net income retained, offset partially by unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The year-over-year increase was due to net income retained and unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by stock repurchases made under the Company’s stock repurchase program and an increase in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $11.69 as of December 31, 2022, an increase of 3.2% from $11.33 as of September 30, 2022, and an increase of 6.5% from $10.98 as of December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increase occurred despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio driven by the rapidly rising interest rate environment, which continues to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.48% at December 31, 2022, compared to 7.57% at September 30, 2022, and 8.91% at December 31, 2021. Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors 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 March 1, 2023 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 15, 2023. Asset Quality Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022 and 0.00% for each of the previous three quarters. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $639,000, or 0.01% of total assets, as compared to $663,000, or 0.02% of total assets at September 30, 2022, and $722,000, or 0.02% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Loans that have potential weaknesses that warrant a watchlist risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $32.3 million, compared to $22.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $49.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to the migration of two loan relationships. The increased uncertainty in the economic environment may result in further watchlist or adverse classifications in the loan portfolio. Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $28.0 million, compared to $30.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $22.6 million at December 31, 2021. The following table presents a summary of asset quality measurements at the dates indicated: As of and for the Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Asset Quality Data Loans 30-89 Days Past Due $ 186 $ 38 $ 225 $ 13 $ 49 Loans 30-89 Days Past Due to Total Loans 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Nonperforming Loans $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Foreclosed Assets $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Nonaccrual Loans and Loans Past Due 90 Days and Still Accruing to Total Loans 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 Nonperforming Assets (1) $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets (1) 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans 1.34 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.42 Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 1.35 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.43 Allowance for Loans Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 7,511.11 7,012.22 6,498.69 5,905.38 5,542.94 Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) (Annualized) to Average Loans 0.00 (0.03) 0.00 0.00 0.00 _________________________ (1) Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans plus loans 90 days past due and still accruing plus foreclosed assets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-270-2148 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 1810249. The replay will be available through February 2, 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 $4.3 billion and seven branches as of December 31, 2022, 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. 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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; 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; 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; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to federal and state corporate tax rates; 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 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; 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. We 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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 87,043 $ 75,496 $ 143,473 Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit 1,181 1,182 1,876 Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value 548,613 542,007 439,362 Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $47,996 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), $46,491 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and $40,020 at December 31, 2021 3,512,157 3,324,503 2,769,917 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at Cost 19,606 15,603 5,242 Premises and Equipment, Net 48,445 48,941 49,395 Accrued Interest 13,479 11,198 9,186 Goodwill 2,626 2,626 2,626 Other Intangible Assets, Net 288 336 479 Other Assets 112,224 107,095 56,103 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest Bearing $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing 2,532,271 2,343,990 2,071,153 Total Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 2,946,237 Federal Funds Purchased 287,000 212,000 — Notes Payable 13,750 — — FHLB Advances 97,000 71,500 42,500 Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs 78,905 92,559 92,239 Accrued Interest Payable 2,831 2,214 1,409 Other Liabilities 55,569 63,633 16,002 Total Liabilities 3,951,598 3,746,980 3,098,387 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 December 31, 2022 (unaudited), September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021 66,514 66,514 66,514 Common Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 75,000,000 Common Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,751,950 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), 27,587,978 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and 28,206,566 at December 31, 2021 278 276 282 Additional Paid-In Capital 96,529 95,973 104,123 Retained Earnings 248,685 235,964 199,347 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (17,942 ) (16,720 ) 9,006 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 379,272 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 INTEREST INCOME Loans, Including Fees $ 42,488 $ 37,666 $ 31,140 $ 146,256 $ 118,845 Investment Securities 5,843 4,372 2,511 16,410 9,576 Other 529 321 124 1,029 458 Total Interest Income 48,860 42,359 33,775 163,695 128,879 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 10,781 5,984 3,241 23,379 13,842 Notes Payable 202 — — 202 61 FHLB Advances 575 329 162 1,221 831 Subordinated Debentures 1,030 1,242 1,219 4,688 4,630 Federal Funds Purchased 3,379 709 — 4,507 6 Total Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 NET INTEREST INCOME 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 NONINTEREST INCOME Customer Service Fees 344 313 274 1,236 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Available for Sale Securities 30 — — 82 750 Other Income 1,364 1,074 1,014 5,014 3,552 Total Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and Employee Benefits 9,821 9,449 7,966 36,941 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 Other Expense 4,205 3,622 3,554 15,289 13,290 Total Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 NET INCOME 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Dividends Paid Per Common Share — — — — — Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Analysis of Average Balances, Yields and Rates (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Average Interest Yield/ Average Interest Yield/ Balance & Fees Rate Balance & Fees Rate (dollars in thousands) Interest Earning Assets: Cash Investments $ 66,072 $ 597 0.90 % $ 132,188 $ 199 0.15 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 448,500 13,960 3.11 317,954 7,015 2.21 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 72,379 3,101 4.29 75,313 3,242 4.30 Total Investment Securities 520,879 17,061 3.28 393,267 10,257 2.61 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 7,441 970 13.03 103,151 6,441 6.24 Loans (1)(2) 3,183,271 145,857 4.58 2,481,706 112,587 4.54 Total Loans 3,190,712 146,827 4.60 2,584,857 119,028 4.60 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 12,628 432 3.42 5,571 259 4.65 Total Interest Earning Assets 3,790,291 164,917 4.35 % 3,115,883 129,743 4.16 % Noninterest Earning Assets 76,189 73,917 Total Assets $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 524,968 $ 4,336 0.83 % $ 441,528 $ 2,052 0.46 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 963,096 9,129 0.95 773,779 3,729 0.48 Time Deposits 284,868 3,264 1.15 323,638 4,099 1.27 Brokered Deposits 449,095 6,650 1.48 406,863 3,962 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,222,027 23,379 1.05 1,945,808 13,842 0.71 Federal Funds Purchased 149,608 4,507 3.01 2,479 6 0.24 Notes Payable 2,863 202 7.04 1,658 61 3.66 FHLB Advances 64,278 1,221 1.90 53,294 831 1.56 Subordinated Debentures 89,584 4,688 5.23 82,865 4,630 5.59 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,528,360 33,997 1.34 % 2,086,104 19,370 0.93 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 910,490 764,087 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 43,597 23,372 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 954,087 787,459 Shareholders' Equity 384,033 316,237 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 130,920 3.01 % 110,373 3.23 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.45 % 3.54 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (1,222 ) (864 ) Net Interest Income $ 129,698 $ 109,509 _________________________ (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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Noninterest Income $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Total Operating Noninterest Income 1,708 1,387 1,288 6,250 4,559 Plus: Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Net Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Total Operating Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Pre-Provision Net Revenue $ 19,512 $ 21,439 $ 18,134 $ 79,736 $ 67,117 Plus: Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments 30 — — 82 750 Less: Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Non-Operating Expense Adjustments 114 114 152 408 1,144 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income $ 13,735 $ 14,513 $ 12,514 $ 53,392 $ 45,687 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets 1.82 % 2.15 % 2.11 % 2.06 % 2.10 % As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Core Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis) $ 33,260 $ 34,417 $ 29,388 $ 130,920 $ 110,373 Less: Loan Fees (1,100 ) (1,400 ) (1,462 ) (6,273 ) (5,173 ) Less: PPP Interest and Fees (48 ) (96 ) (1,057 ) (970 ) (6,441 ) Core Net Interest Income $ 32,112 $ 32,921 $ 26,869 $ 123,677 $ 98,759 Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,177,644 $ 3,871,896 $ 3,320,603 $ 3,790,291 $ 3,115,883 Less: Average PPP Loans (1,109 ) (2,424 ) (39,900 ) (7,441 ) (103,151 ) Core Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,176,535 $ 3,869,472 $ 3,280,703 $ 3,782,850 $ 3,012,732 Core Net Interest Margin 3.05 % 3.38 % 3.25 % 3.27 % 3.28 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,155 $ 14,109 $ 12,411 $ 56,429 $ 47,904 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Efficiency Ratio 43.8 % 39.8 % 40.8 % 41.5 % 42.0 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,041 $ 13,995 $ 12,259 $ 56,021 $ 46,760 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio 43.5 % 39.4 % 40.3 % 41.2 % 41.0 % For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.41 % 1.41 % 1.43 % 1.45 % 1.47 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) Total Common Shareholders' Equity 327,550 315,493 312,758 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Common Equity $ 324,636 $ 312,531 $ 309,653 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Assets $ 4,342,748 $ 4,126,025 $ 3,474,554 Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 7.48 % 7.57 % 8.91 % Tangible Book Value Per Share Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.80 $ 11.44 $ 11.09 Less: Effects of Intangible Assets (0.11 ) (0.11 ) (0.11 ) Tangible Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.69 $ 11.33 $ 10.98 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Average Shareholders' Equity $ 387,589 $ 384,020 $ 374,035 $ 384,033 $ 316,237 Less: Average Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,515 ) (66,514 ) (24,915 ) Average Common Equity 321,075 317,506 307,520 317,519 291,322 Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets (2,941 ) (2,989 ) (3,132 ) (3,012 ) (3,204 ) Average Tangible Common Equity $ 318,134 $ 314,517 $ 304,388 $ 314,507 $ 288,118 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 15.86 % 17.03 % 14.78 % 15.69 % 15.45 % Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 374,883 $ 379,441 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) 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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Net Income of $13.7 Million, $0.45 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share By: Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. via Business Wire January 25, 2023 at 16:15 PM EST Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (the Company), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the Bank), today announced net income of $13.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 5.4% decrease from net income of $14.5 million for the third quarter of 2022, and a 9.8% increase from net income of $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Earnings per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $0.45, a 5.6% decrease compared to $0.47 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2022, and a 14.2% increase compared to $0.39 per diluted common share for the same period in 2021. “Bridgewater delivered another strong year of financial results in 2022 highlighted again by our robust balance sheet growth, highly efficient business model and superb asset quality, with all of these trends continuing in the fourth quarter,” said Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Jerry Baack. “As expected, we also saw net interest margin compression during the quarter as the persistent rising interest rate environment created additional funding pressure given our strong loan growth. While we expect the operating environment to remain challenging as we head into 2023, we are taking steps to actively manage our balance sheet in the near-term, with a focus on profitable growth, to drive sustained success over the long-term.” Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Diluted Adjusted Nonperforming ROA PPNR ROA (1) ROE earnings per share efficiency ratio (1) assets to total assets 1.28 % 1.82 % 14.06 % $ 0.45 43.5 % 0.01 % _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share were $0.45, compared to $0.47 per common share for the third quarter of 2022. Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), a non-GAAP financial measure, of $19.5 million, compared to $21.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 9.0%. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 1.82%, compared to 2.15% for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average assets (ROA) and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) for the fourth quarter of 2022 were 1.28% and 14.06%, compared to ROA and ROE of 1.46% and 14.99%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 15.86% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 17.03% for the third quarter of 2022. Gross loans increased $189.4 million, or 22.2% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Deposits increased $111.5 million, or 13.4% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.16%, compared to 3.53% in the third 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, was 3.05%, compared to 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses from noninterest expense, was 43.5%, compared to 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022. A loan loss provision of $1.5 million was recorded to support strong organic loan growth in the fourth quarter of 2022. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022. Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.36, or 12.7% annualized, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $11.33 at September 30, 2022. Annual 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1.72, a 12.0% increase, compared to $1.54 for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $79.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of 18.8%, compared to $67.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 2.06% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 2.10% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Gross loans increased $750.0 million at December 31, 2022, or 26.6%, compared to December 31, 2021. Deposits increased $470.3 million at December 31, 2022, or 16.0%, compared to December 31, 2021. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.45% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 3.27%, compared to 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 41.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 41.0% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were (0.01)% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 0.00% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.01% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.02% at December 31, 2021. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.71, or 6.5%, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $10.98 at December 31, 2021, despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio due to rapidly rising interest rates, which continue to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Key Financial Measures As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Per Common Share Data Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted Earnings Per Share 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Book Value Per Share 11.80 11.44 11.09 Tangible Book Value Per Share (1) 11.69 11.33 10.98 Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,558,983 27,520,117 28,004,334 27,758,336 28,027,454 Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 28,527,306 28,592,854 29,038,785 28,668,177 28,968,286 Shares Outstanding at Period End 27,751,950 27,587,978 28,206,566 Selected Performance Ratios Return on Average Assets (Annualized) 1.28 % 1.46 % 1.46 % 1.38 % 1.43 % Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.82 2.15 2.11 2.06 2.10 Return on Average Shareholders' Equity (Annualized) 14.06 14.99 13.27 13.90 14.45 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (Annualized) (1) 15.86 17.03 14.78 15.69 15.45 Yield on Interest Earning Assets(2) 4.67 4.37 4.06 4.35 4.16 Yield on Total Loans, Gross(2) 4.87 4.59 4.49 4.60 4.60 Cost of Total Deposits 1.31 0.73 0.45 0.75 0.51 Cost of Funds 1.67 0.93 0.61 0.99 0.68 Net Interest Margin (2) 3.16 3.53 3.51 3.45 3.54 Core Net Interest Margin (1)(2) 3.05 3.38 3.25 3.27 3.28 Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.8 39.8 40.8 41.5 42.0 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.5 39.4 40.3 41.2 41.0 Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.42 1.42 1.45 1.46 1.51 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.41 1.41 1.43 1.45 1.47 Loan to Deposit Ratio 104.5 102.3 95.7 Core Deposits to Total Deposits (3) 74.6 83.0 85.4 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (1) 7.48 7.57 8.91 Capital Ratios (Bank Only) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.76 % 11.24 % 11.09 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 12.47 12.67 12.94 Capital Ratios (Consolidated) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 9.55 % 9.98 % 10.82 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 8.40 8.47 9.36 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 10.03 10.19 11.43 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 13.15 13.78 15.55 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" 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. Selected Financial Data December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Balance Sheet Data Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,883,264 $ 3,607,920 $ 3,477,659 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses 47,996 46,491 44,711 41,692 40,020 Goodwill and Other Intangibles 2,914 2,962 3,009 3,057 3,105 Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 3,201,953 3,035,611 2,946,237 Tangible Common Equity (1) 324,636 312,531 305,360 309,870 309,653 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 374,883 379,441 379,272 Average Total Assets - Quarter-to-Date 4,251,345 3,948,201 3,743,575 3,513,798 3,403,270 Average Shareholders' Equity - Quarter-to-Date 387,589 384,020 381,448 383,024 374,035 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Selected Income Statement Data Interest Income $ 48,860 $ 42,359 $ 33,775 $ 163,695 $ 128,879 Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 Income Before Income Taxes 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Income Statement Net Interest Income Net interest income was $32.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 3.5%, from $34.1 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $3.7 million, or 12.8%, from $29.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter decrease in net interest income was due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment. The year-over-year increase in net interest income was primarily due to growth in average interest earning assets and higher yields on investment securities and core loans, offset partially by higher rates paid on deposits and borrowings. Average interest earning assets were $4.18 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $305.7 million, or 7.9%, from $3.87 billion for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $857.0 million, or 25.8%, from $3.32 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities, offset partially by the forgiveness of PPP loans and the reduction of cash balances. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.16%, a 37 basis point decrease from 3.53% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 35 basis point decrease from 3.51% in the fourth quarter of 2021. 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 fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.05%, a 33 basis point decrease from 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 20 basis point decrease from 3.25% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company remains focused on managing the impact of continued interest rate hikes and the evolving shape of the yield curve during this unique interest rate environment. As the PPP loan portfolio has almost fully paid off, the recognition of fees associated with the originations has decreased significantly, which impacts comparability between periods. The Company recognized $45,000 of PPP origination fees during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $90,000 during the third quarter of 2022, and $958,000 during the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no remaining PPP origination fees to be recognized as of December 31, 2022. Interest income was $48.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $6.5 million, or 15.3%, from $42.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $15.1 million, or 44.7%, from $33.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 4.67% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 4.37% in the third quarter of 2022, and 4.06% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to the rapid increase in market interest rates resulting in new loan originations, loans repricing, and investment purchases at yields accretive to the existing portfolios. 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, offset partially by the lower recognition of PPP origination fees. 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 4.86% in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was 27 basis points higher than 4.59% in the third quarter of 2022, and 45 basis points higher than 4.41% in the fourth quarter of 2021. While loan fees have historically maintained a relatively stable contribution to the aggregate loan yield, the recent periods were impacted by 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 loans 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 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Interest 4.74 % 4.42 % 4.17 % 4.15 % 4.20 % Fees 0.12 0.17 0.26 0.25 0.21 Yield on Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 4.86 % 4.59 % 4.43 % 4.40 % 4.41 % Interest expense was $16.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $7.7 million, or 93.2%, from $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $11.3 million, or 245.4%, from $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 92 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 1.30% in the third quarter of 2022 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits, drawing on the Company’s revolving line of credit, and the increased utilization of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 136 basis points from 0.86% in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, 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 $10.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $4.8 million, or 80.2%, from $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $7.5 million, or 232.6%, from $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of total deposits increased 58 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 0.73% in the third quarter of 2022, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of total deposits increased 86 basis points from 0.45% in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increases were primarily due to the upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment. A summary of the Company’s average balances, interest yields and rates, and net interest margin for the three months ended December 31, 2022, September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021 is as follows: For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 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 $ 65,393 $ 366 2.22 % $ 57,613 $ 165 1.13 % $ 146,744 $ 65 0.18 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 540,601 5,268 3.87 461,255 3,741 3.22 341,325 1,893 2.20 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 67,867 728 4.26 75,801 799 4.18 71,602 782 4.33 Total Investment Securities 608,468 5,996 3.91 537,056 4,540 3.35 412,927 2,675 2.57 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 1,109 48 17.06 2,424 96 15.75 39,900 1,057 10.51 Loans (1)(2) 3,481,041 42,654 4.86 3,263,390 37,724 4.59 2,715,722 30,154 4.41 Total Loans 3,482,150 42,702 4.87 3,265,814 37,820 4.59 2,755,622 31,211 4.49 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 21,633 163 2.99 11,413 156 5.42 5,310 59 4.39 Total Interest Earning Assets 4,177,644 49,227 4.67 % 3,871,896 42,681 4.37 % 3,320,603 34,010 4.06 % Noninterest Earning Assets 73,701 76,305 82,667 Total Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 464,631 $ 2,013 1.72 % $ 517,658 $ 1,032 0.79 % $ 499,475 $ 548 0.43 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,048,227 4,533 1.72 999,932 2,494 0.99 803,848 876 0.43 Time Deposits 281,334 1,007 1.42 288,621 847 1.16 299,823 830 1.10 Brokered Deposits 537,351 3,228 2.38 447,034 1,612 1.43 404,438 987 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,331,543 10,781 1.83 2,253,245 5,985 1.05 2,007,584 3,241 0.64 Federal Funds Purchased 340,471 3,379 3.94 106,826 709 2.63 10 — 0.67 Notes Payable 11,359 202 7.04 — — — — — — FHLB Advances 94,103 575 2.42 72,343 328 1.80 44,185 162 1.46 Subordinated Debentures 81,242 1,030 5.03 92,503 1,242 5.33 92,189 1,219 5.25 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,858,718 15,967 2.22 % 2,524,917 8,264 1.30 % 2,143,968 4,622 0.86 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 943,232 991,545 861,473 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 61,806 47,719 23,794 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 1,005,038 1,039,264 885,267 Shareholders' Equity 387,589 384,020 374,035 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 33,260 2.45 % 34,417 3.07 % 29,388 3.20 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.16 % 3.53 % 3.51 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (367 ) (322 ) (235 ) Net Interest Income $ 32,893 $ 34,095 $ 29,153 _________________________ (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. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for both the third and fourth quarter of 2022 and $350,000 higher than the $1.2 million provided in the fourth quarter of 2021. The provision recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to the growth of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022, and 1.42% at December 31, 2021. As an emerging growth company, the Company anticipates adopting Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments,” as of January 1, 2023 and does not expect a material adjustment upon adoption. The current estimate and future calculations are highly dependent on loan composition, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts, and other management assumptions and judgements. The following table presents the activity in the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance at Beginning of Period $ 46,491 $ 44,711 $ 38,901 $ 40,020 $ 34,841 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Charge-offs (3 ) (5 ) (37 ) (37 ) (74 ) Recoveries 8 285 6 313 103 Balance at End of Period $ 47,996 $ 46,491 $ 40,020 $ 47,996 $ 40,020 Noninterest Income Noninterest income was $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $351,000 from $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $450,000 from $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to an increase in other income, which included $306,000 of rate lock fees, offset partially by a decrease in letter of credit fees. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased customer service fees, an increase in bank-owned life insurance income and an increase in other income, offset partially by decreased letter of credit fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Income: Customer Service Fees $ 344 $ 313 $ 274 $ 1,236 $ 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Securities 30 — — 82 750 Letter of Credit Fees 358 428 541 1,592 1,676 Debit Card Interchange Fees 148 153 149 586 563 Swap Fees — — — 557 — Bank-Owned Life Insurance 238 227 150 762 316 Other Income 620 266 174 1,517 997 Totals $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense was $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $1.0 million from $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $2.7 million from $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, derivative collateral fees, and other expense. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and derivative collateral fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Expense: Salaries and Employee Benefits $ 9,821 $ 9,449 $ 7,966 $ 36,941 $ 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 FDIC Insurance Assessment 360 315 345 1,365 1,305 Data Processing 371 372 306 1,396 1,222 Professional and Consulting Fees 635 594 718 2,664 2,520 Derivative Collateral Fees 535 122 1 687 3 Information Technology and Telecommunications 673 650 554 2,495 2,163 Marketing and Advertising 403 479 469 2,032 1,487 Intangible Asset Amortization 48 48 48 191 191 Amortization of Tax Credit Investments 114 114 152 408 562 Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — 582 Other Expense 1,066 928 961 4,051 3,255 Totals $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 The Company continues to invest in its people across the organization, with 246 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, and 220 employees at December 31, 2021. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.8% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 39.8% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.8% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses, the adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.5% for the fourth quarter of 2022, 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.3% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Income Taxes The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 23.4%, a decrease from 26.8% for the third quarter of 2022 and 25.7% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Balance Sheet Total assets at December 31, 2022 were $4.35 billion, a 5.2% increase from $4.13 billion at September 30, 2022, and a 25.0% increase from $3.48 billion at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth and continued purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth, purchases of investment securities and an increase of other assets, offset partially by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents. Total gross loans at December 31, 2022 were $3.57 billion, an increase of $189.4 million, or 5.6%, over total gross loans of $3.38 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $750.0 million, or 26.6%, over total gross loans of $2.82 billion at December 31, 2021. The increase in the loan portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to growth in the construction and land development, multifamily, and CRE nonowner occupied segments. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Commercial $ 435,344 $ 412,448 $ 403,569 $ 363,290 $ 360,169 Paycheck Protection Program 1,049 1,192 4,860 12,309 26,162 Construction and Land Development 365,796 335,557 359,191 321,131 281,474 Real Estate Mortgage: 1 - 4 Family Mortgage 355,474 341,102 334,815 312,201 305,317 Multifamily 1,306,738 1,230,509 1,087,865 1,012,623 910,243 CRE Owner Occupied 149,905 151,088 142,214 117,969 111,096 CRE Nonowner Occupied 947,008 900,691 886,432 840,463 818,569 Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans 2,759,125 2,623,390 2,451,326 2,283,256 2,145,225 Consumer and Other 8,132 7,495 6,939 7,981 6,442 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses (47,996 ) (46,491 ) (44,711 ) (41,692 ) (40,020 ) Net Deferred Loan Fees (9,293 ) (9,088 ) (9,536 ) (9,065 ) (9,535 ) Total Loans, Net $ 3,512,157 $ 3,324,503 $ 3,171,638 $ 2,937,210 $ 2,769,917 Total deposits at December 31, 2022 were $3.42 billion, an increase of $111.5 million, or 3.4%, over total deposits of $3.31 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $470.3 million, or 16.0%, over total deposits of $2.95 billion at December 31, 2021. Deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, offset partially by a decline in all other deposit portfolios. Brokered deposits were being used as a supplemental funding source, as needed, to support the loan portfolio growth. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 961,998 $ 835,482 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits 451,992 510,396 522,151 598,402 544,789 Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,031,873 1,077,333 952,138 890,926 863,567 Time Deposits 272,253 293,052 272,424 286,674 293,474 Brokered Deposits 776,153 463,209 493,242 424,127 369,323 Total Deposits $ 3,416,543 $ 3,305,074 $ 3,201,953 $ 3,035,611 $ 2,946,237 Capital Total shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2022 was $394.1 million, an increase of $12.1 million compared to total shareholders’ equity of $382.0 million at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $14.8 million, or 3.9%, over total shareholders’ equity of $379.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was due to net income retained, offset partially by unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The year-over-year increase was due to net income retained and unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by stock repurchases made under the Company’s stock repurchase program and an increase in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $11.69 as of December 31, 2022, an increase of 3.2% from $11.33 as of September 30, 2022, and an increase of 6.5% from $10.98 as of December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increase occurred despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio driven by the rapidly rising interest rate environment, which continues to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.48% at December 31, 2022, compared to 7.57% at September 30, 2022, and 8.91% at December 31, 2021. Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors 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 March 1, 2023 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 15, 2023. Asset Quality Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022 and 0.00% for each of the previous three quarters. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $639,000, or 0.01% of total assets, as compared to $663,000, or 0.02% of total assets at September 30, 2022, and $722,000, or 0.02% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Loans that have potential weaknesses that warrant a watchlist risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $32.3 million, compared to $22.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $49.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to the migration of two loan relationships. The increased uncertainty in the economic environment may result in further watchlist or adverse classifications in the loan portfolio. Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $28.0 million, compared to $30.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $22.6 million at December 31, 2021. The following table presents a summary of asset quality measurements at the dates indicated: As of and for the Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Asset Quality Data Loans 30-89 Days Past Due $ 186 $ 38 $ 225 $ 13 $ 49 Loans 30-89 Days Past Due to Total Loans 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Nonperforming Loans $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Foreclosed Assets $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Nonaccrual Loans and Loans Past Due 90 Days and Still Accruing to Total Loans 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 Nonperforming Assets (1) $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets (1) 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans 1.34 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.42 Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 1.35 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.43 Allowance for Loans Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 7,511.11 7,012.22 6,498.69 5,905.38 5,542.94 Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) (Annualized) to Average Loans 0.00 (0.03) 0.00 0.00 0.00 _________________________ (1) Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans plus loans 90 days past due and still accruing plus foreclosed assets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-270-2148 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 1810249. The replay will be available through February 2, 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 $4.3 billion and seven branches as of December 31, 2022, 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. 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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; 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; 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; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to federal and state corporate tax rates; 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 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; 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. We 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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 87,043 $ 75,496 $ 143,473 Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit 1,181 1,182 1,876 Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value 548,613 542,007 439,362 Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $47,996 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), $46,491 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and $40,020 at December 31, 2021 3,512,157 3,324,503 2,769,917 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at Cost 19,606 15,603 5,242 Premises and Equipment, Net 48,445 48,941 49,395 Accrued Interest 13,479 11,198 9,186 Goodwill 2,626 2,626 2,626 Other Intangible Assets, Net 288 336 479 Other Assets 112,224 107,095 56,103 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest Bearing $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing 2,532,271 2,343,990 2,071,153 Total Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 2,946,237 Federal Funds Purchased 287,000 212,000 — Notes Payable 13,750 — — FHLB Advances 97,000 71,500 42,500 Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs 78,905 92,559 92,239 Accrued Interest Payable 2,831 2,214 1,409 Other Liabilities 55,569 63,633 16,002 Total Liabilities 3,951,598 3,746,980 3,098,387 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 December 31, 2022 (unaudited), September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021 66,514 66,514 66,514 Common Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 75,000,000 Common Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,751,950 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), 27,587,978 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and 28,206,566 at December 31, 2021 278 276 282 Additional Paid-In Capital 96,529 95,973 104,123 Retained Earnings 248,685 235,964 199,347 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (17,942 ) (16,720 ) 9,006 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 379,272 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 INTEREST INCOME Loans, Including Fees $ 42,488 $ 37,666 $ 31,140 $ 146,256 $ 118,845 Investment Securities 5,843 4,372 2,511 16,410 9,576 Other 529 321 124 1,029 458 Total Interest Income 48,860 42,359 33,775 163,695 128,879 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 10,781 5,984 3,241 23,379 13,842 Notes Payable 202 — — 202 61 FHLB Advances 575 329 162 1,221 831 Subordinated Debentures 1,030 1,242 1,219 4,688 4,630 Federal Funds Purchased 3,379 709 — 4,507 6 Total Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 NET INTEREST INCOME 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 NONINTEREST INCOME Customer Service Fees 344 313 274 1,236 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Available for Sale Securities 30 — — 82 750 Other Income 1,364 1,074 1,014 5,014 3,552 Total Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and Employee Benefits 9,821 9,449 7,966 36,941 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 Other Expense 4,205 3,622 3,554 15,289 13,290 Total Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 NET INCOME 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Dividends Paid Per Common Share — — — — — Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Analysis of Average Balances, Yields and Rates (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Average Interest Yield/ Average Interest Yield/ Balance & Fees Rate Balance & Fees Rate (dollars in thousands) Interest Earning Assets: Cash Investments $ 66,072 $ 597 0.90 % $ 132,188 $ 199 0.15 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 448,500 13,960 3.11 317,954 7,015 2.21 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 72,379 3,101 4.29 75,313 3,242 4.30 Total Investment Securities 520,879 17,061 3.28 393,267 10,257 2.61 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 7,441 970 13.03 103,151 6,441 6.24 Loans (1)(2) 3,183,271 145,857 4.58 2,481,706 112,587 4.54 Total Loans 3,190,712 146,827 4.60 2,584,857 119,028 4.60 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 12,628 432 3.42 5,571 259 4.65 Total Interest Earning Assets 3,790,291 164,917 4.35 % 3,115,883 129,743 4.16 % Noninterest Earning Assets 76,189 73,917 Total Assets $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 524,968 $ 4,336 0.83 % $ 441,528 $ 2,052 0.46 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 963,096 9,129 0.95 773,779 3,729 0.48 Time Deposits 284,868 3,264 1.15 323,638 4,099 1.27 Brokered Deposits 449,095 6,650 1.48 406,863 3,962 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,222,027 23,379 1.05 1,945,808 13,842 0.71 Federal Funds Purchased 149,608 4,507 3.01 2,479 6 0.24 Notes Payable 2,863 202 7.04 1,658 61 3.66 FHLB Advances 64,278 1,221 1.90 53,294 831 1.56 Subordinated Debentures 89,584 4,688 5.23 82,865 4,630 5.59 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,528,360 33,997 1.34 % 2,086,104 19,370 0.93 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 910,490 764,087 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 43,597 23,372 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 954,087 787,459 Shareholders' Equity 384,033 316,237 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 130,920 3.01 % 110,373 3.23 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.45 % 3.54 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (1,222 ) (864 ) Net Interest Income $ 129,698 $ 109,509 _________________________ (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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Noninterest Income $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Total Operating Noninterest Income 1,708 1,387 1,288 6,250 4,559 Plus: Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Net Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Total Operating Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Pre-Provision Net Revenue $ 19,512 $ 21,439 $ 18,134 $ 79,736 $ 67,117 Plus: Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments 30 — — 82 750 Less: Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Non-Operating Expense Adjustments 114 114 152 408 1,144 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income $ 13,735 $ 14,513 $ 12,514 $ 53,392 $ 45,687 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets 1.82 % 2.15 % 2.11 % 2.06 % 2.10 % As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Core Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis) $ 33,260 $ 34,417 $ 29,388 $ 130,920 $ 110,373 Less: Loan Fees (1,100 ) (1,400 ) (1,462 ) (6,273 ) (5,173 ) Less: PPP Interest and Fees (48 ) (96 ) (1,057 ) (970 ) (6,441 ) Core Net Interest Income $ 32,112 $ 32,921 $ 26,869 $ 123,677 $ 98,759 Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,177,644 $ 3,871,896 $ 3,320,603 $ 3,790,291 $ 3,115,883 Less: Average PPP Loans (1,109 ) (2,424 ) (39,900 ) (7,441 ) (103,151 ) Core Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,176,535 $ 3,869,472 $ 3,280,703 $ 3,782,850 $ 3,012,732 Core Net Interest Margin 3.05 % 3.38 % 3.25 % 3.27 % 3.28 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,155 $ 14,109 $ 12,411 $ 56,429 $ 47,904 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Efficiency Ratio 43.8 % 39.8 % 40.8 % 41.5 % 42.0 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,041 $ 13,995 $ 12,259 $ 56,021 $ 46,760 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio 43.5 % 39.4 % 40.3 % 41.2 % 41.0 % For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.41 % 1.41 % 1.43 % 1.45 % 1.47 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) Total Common Shareholders' Equity 327,550 315,493 312,758 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Common Equity $ 324,636 $ 312,531 $ 309,653 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Assets $ 4,342,748 $ 4,126,025 $ 3,474,554 Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 7.48 % 7.57 % 8.91 % Tangible Book Value Per Share Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.80 $ 11.44 $ 11.09 Less: Effects of Intangible Assets (0.11 ) (0.11 ) (0.11 ) Tangible Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.69 $ 11.33 $ 10.98 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Average Shareholders' Equity $ 387,589 $ 384,020 $ 374,035 $ 384,033 $ 316,237 Less: Average Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,515 ) (66,514 ) (24,915 ) Average Common Equity 321,075 317,506 307,520 317,519 291,322 Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets (2,941 ) (2,989 ) (3,132 ) (3,012 ) (3,204 ) Average Tangible Common Equity $ 318,134 $ 314,517 $ 304,388 $ 314,507 $ 288,118 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 15.86 % 17.03 % 14.78 % 15.69 % 15.45 % Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 374,883 $ 379,441 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) Common Shareholders' Equity 327,550 315,493 308,369 312,927 312,758 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,009 ) (3,057 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Common Equity $ 324,636 $ 312,531 $ 305,360 $ 309,870 $ 309,653 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124006142/en/Contacts 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
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (the Company), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (the Bank), today announced net income of $13.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a 5.4% decrease from net income of $14.5 million for the third quarter of 2022, and a 9.8% increase from net income of $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Earnings per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $0.45, a 5.6% decrease compared to $0.47 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2022, and a 14.2% increase compared to $0.39 per diluted common share for the same period in 2021. “Bridgewater delivered another strong year of financial results in 2022 highlighted again by our robust balance sheet growth, highly efficient business model and superb asset quality, with all of these trends continuing in the fourth quarter,” said Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Jerry Baack. “As expected, we also saw net interest margin compression during the quarter as the persistent rising interest rate environment created additional funding pressure given our strong loan growth. While we expect the operating environment to remain challenging as we head into 2023, we are taking steps to actively manage our balance sheet in the near-term, with a focus on profitable growth, to drive sustained success over the long-term.” Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Diluted Adjusted Nonperforming ROA PPNR ROA (1) ROE earnings per share efficiency ratio (1) assets to total assets 1.28 % 1.82 % 14.06 % $ 0.45 43.5 % 0.01 % _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share were $0.45, compared to $0.47 per common share for the third quarter of 2022. Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), a non-GAAP financial measure, of $19.5 million, compared to $21.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 9.0%. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 1.82%, compared to 2.15% for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average assets (ROA) and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) for the fourth quarter of 2022 were 1.28% and 14.06%, compared to ROA and ROE of 1.46% and 14.99%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022. Annualized return on average tangible common equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 15.86% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 17.03% for the third quarter of 2022. Gross loans increased $189.4 million, or 22.2% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Deposits increased $111.5 million, or 13.4% annualized, from the third quarter of 2022. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.16%, compared to 3.53% in the third 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, was 3.05%, compared to 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses from noninterest expense, was 43.5%, compared to 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022. A loan loss provision of $1.5 million was recorded to support strong organic loan growth in the fourth quarter of 2022. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022. Annualized net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.36, or 12.7% annualized, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $11.33 at September 30, 2022. Annual 2022 Highlights Diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $1.72, a 12.0% increase, compared to $1.54 for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $79.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of 18.8%, compared to $67.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. PPNR ROA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 2.06% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 2.10% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Gross loans increased $750.0 million at December 31, 2022, or 26.6%, compared to December 31, 2021. Deposits increased $470.3 million at December 31, 2022, or 16.0%, compared to December 31, 2021. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 3.45% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.54% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure, for the year ended December 31, 2022 was 3.27%, compared to 3.28% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 41.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 41.0% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were (0.01)% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 0.00% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.01% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.02% at December 31, 2021. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.71, or 6.5%, to $11.69 at December 31, 2022, compared to $10.98 at December 31, 2021, despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio due to rapidly rising interest rates, which continue to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Key Financial Measures As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Per Common Share Data Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted Earnings Per Share 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Book Value Per Share 11.80 11.44 11.09 Tangible Book Value Per Share (1) 11.69 11.33 10.98 Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,558,983 27,520,117 28,004,334 27,758,336 28,027,454 Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 28,527,306 28,592,854 29,038,785 28,668,177 28,968,286 Shares Outstanding at Period End 27,751,950 27,587,978 28,206,566 Selected Performance Ratios Return on Average Assets (Annualized) 1.28 % 1.46 % 1.46 % 1.38 % 1.43 % Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.82 2.15 2.11 2.06 2.10 Return on Average Shareholders' Equity (Annualized) 14.06 14.99 13.27 13.90 14.45 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (Annualized) (1) 15.86 17.03 14.78 15.69 15.45 Yield on Interest Earning Assets(2) 4.67 4.37 4.06 4.35 4.16 Yield on Total Loans, Gross(2) 4.87 4.59 4.49 4.60 4.60 Cost of Total Deposits 1.31 0.73 0.45 0.75 0.51 Cost of Funds 1.67 0.93 0.61 0.99 0.68 Net Interest Margin (2) 3.16 3.53 3.51 3.45 3.54 Core Net Interest Margin (1)(2) 3.05 3.38 3.25 3.27 3.28 Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.8 39.8 40.8 41.5 42.0 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (1) 43.5 39.4 40.3 41.2 41.0 Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.42 1.42 1.45 1.46 1.51 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) (1) 1.41 1.41 1.43 1.45 1.47 Loan to Deposit Ratio 104.5 102.3 95.7 Core Deposits to Total Deposits (3) 74.6 83.0 85.4 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (1) 7.48 7.57 8.91 Capital Ratios (Bank Only) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.76 % 11.24 % 11.09 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 11.29 11.46 11.69 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 12.47 12.67 12.94 Capital Ratios (Consolidated) (4) Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 9.55 % 9.98 % 10.82 % Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 8.40 8.47 9.36 Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio 10.03 10.19 11.43 Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 13.15 13.78 15.55 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" 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. Selected Financial Data December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Balance Sheet Data Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,883,264 $ 3,607,920 $ 3,477,659 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses 47,996 46,491 44,711 41,692 40,020 Goodwill and Other Intangibles 2,914 2,962 3,009 3,057 3,105 Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 3,201,953 3,035,611 2,946,237 Tangible Common Equity (1) 324,636 312,531 305,360 309,870 309,653 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 374,883 379,441 379,272 Average Total Assets - Quarter-to-Date 4,251,345 3,948,201 3,743,575 3,513,798 3,403,270 Average Shareholders' Equity - Quarter-to-Date 387,589 384,020 381,448 383,024 374,035 _________________________ (1) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further details. For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Selected Income Statement Data Interest Income $ 48,860 $ 42,359 $ 33,775 $ 163,695 $ 128,879 Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 Income Before Income Taxes 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Income Statement Net Interest Income Net interest income was $32.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 3.5%, from $34.1 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $3.7 million, or 12.8%, from $29.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter decrease in net interest income was due to higher rates paid on deposits and increased borrowings in the rising interest rate environment. The year-over-year increase in net interest income was primarily due to growth in average interest earning assets and higher yields on investment securities and core loans, offset partially by higher rates paid on deposits and borrowings. Average interest earning assets were $4.18 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $305.7 million, or 7.9%, from $3.87 billion for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $857.0 million, or 25.8%, from $3.32 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to strong organic growth in the loan portfolio and purchases of investment securities, offset partially by the forgiveness of PPP loans and the reduction of cash balances. Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.16%, a 37 basis point decrease from 3.53% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 35 basis point decrease from 3.51% in the fourth quarter of 2021. 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 fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.05%, a 33 basis point decrease from 3.38% in the third quarter of 2022, and a 20 basis point decrease from 3.25% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Company remains focused on managing the impact of continued interest rate hikes and the evolving shape of the yield curve during this unique interest rate environment. As the PPP loan portfolio has almost fully paid off, the recognition of fees associated with the originations has decreased significantly, which impacts comparability between periods. The Company recognized $45,000 of PPP origination fees during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $90,000 during the third quarter of 2022, and $958,000 during the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no remaining PPP origination fees to be recognized as of December 31, 2022. Interest income was $48.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $6.5 million, or 15.3%, from $42.4 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $15.1 million, or 44.7%, from $33.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 4.67% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 4.37% in the third quarter of 2022, and 4.06% in the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to the rapid increase in market interest rates resulting in new loan originations, loans repricing, and investment purchases at yields accretive to the existing portfolios. 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, offset partially by the lower recognition of PPP origination fees. 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 4.86% in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was 27 basis points higher than 4.59% in the third quarter of 2022, and 45 basis points higher than 4.41% in the fourth quarter of 2021. While loan fees have historically maintained a relatively stable contribution to the aggregate loan yield, the recent periods were impacted by 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 loans 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 December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Interest 4.74 % 4.42 % 4.17 % 4.15 % 4.20 % Fees 0.12 0.17 0.26 0.25 0.21 Yield on Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 4.86 % 4.59 % 4.43 % 4.40 % 4.41 % Interest expense was $16.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $7.7 million, or 93.2%, from $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $11.3 million, or 245.4%, from $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 92 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 1.30% in the third quarter of 2022 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits, drawing on the Company’s revolving line of credit, and the increased utilization of federal funds purchased and FHLB advances in the rising interest rate environment. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 136 basis points from 0.86% in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 2.22% in the fourth quarter of 2022, 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 $10.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $4.8 million, or 80.2%, from $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $7.5 million, or 232.6%, from $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. The cost of total deposits increased 58 basis points on a linked-quarter basis from 0.73% in the third quarter of 2022, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. On a year-over-year basis, the cost of total deposits increased 86 basis points from 0.45% in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 1.31% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increases were primarily due to the upward repricing of the deposit portfolio in the higher interest rate environment. A summary of the Company’s average balances, interest yields and rates, and net interest margin for the three months ended December 31, 2022, September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021 is as follows: For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 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 $ 65,393 $ 366 2.22 % $ 57,613 $ 165 1.13 % $ 146,744 $ 65 0.18 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 540,601 5,268 3.87 461,255 3,741 3.22 341,325 1,893 2.20 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 67,867 728 4.26 75,801 799 4.18 71,602 782 4.33 Total Investment Securities 608,468 5,996 3.91 537,056 4,540 3.35 412,927 2,675 2.57 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 1,109 48 17.06 2,424 96 15.75 39,900 1,057 10.51 Loans (1)(2) 3,481,041 42,654 4.86 3,263,390 37,724 4.59 2,715,722 30,154 4.41 Total Loans 3,482,150 42,702 4.87 3,265,814 37,820 4.59 2,755,622 31,211 4.49 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 21,633 163 2.99 11,413 156 5.42 5,310 59 4.39 Total Interest Earning Assets 4,177,644 49,227 4.67 % 3,871,896 42,681 4.37 % 3,320,603 34,010 4.06 % Noninterest Earning Assets 73,701 76,305 82,667 Total Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 464,631 $ 2,013 1.72 % $ 517,658 $ 1,032 0.79 % $ 499,475 $ 548 0.43 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,048,227 4,533 1.72 999,932 2,494 0.99 803,848 876 0.43 Time Deposits 281,334 1,007 1.42 288,621 847 1.16 299,823 830 1.10 Brokered Deposits 537,351 3,228 2.38 447,034 1,612 1.43 404,438 987 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,331,543 10,781 1.83 2,253,245 5,985 1.05 2,007,584 3,241 0.64 Federal Funds Purchased 340,471 3,379 3.94 106,826 709 2.63 10 — 0.67 Notes Payable 11,359 202 7.04 — — — — — — FHLB Advances 94,103 575 2.42 72,343 328 1.80 44,185 162 1.46 Subordinated Debentures 81,242 1,030 5.03 92,503 1,242 5.33 92,189 1,219 5.25 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,858,718 15,967 2.22 % 2,524,917 8,264 1.30 % 2,143,968 4,622 0.86 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 943,232 991,545 861,473 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 61,806 47,719 23,794 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 1,005,038 1,039,264 885,267 Shareholders' Equity 387,589 384,020 374,035 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 33,260 2.45 % 34,417 3.07 % 29,388 3.20 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.16 % 3.53 % 3.51 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (367 ) (322 ) (235 ) Net Interest Income $ 32,893 $ 34,095 $ 29,153 _________________________ (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. Provision for Loan Losses The provision for loan losses was $1.5 million for both the third and fourth quarter of 2022 and $350,000 higher than the $1.2 million provided in the fourth quarter of 2021. The provision recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily attributable to the growth of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.34% at December 31, 2022, compared to 1.38% at September 30, 2022, and 1.42% at December 31, 2021. As an emerging growth company, the Company anticipates adopting Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments,” as of January 1, 2023 and does not expect a material adjustment upon adoption. The current estimate and future calculations are highly dependent on loan composition, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts, and other management assumptions and judgements. The following table presents the activity in the Company’s allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance at Beginning of Period $ 46,491 $ 44,711 $ 38,901 $ 40,020 $ 34,841 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Charge-offs (3 ) (5 ) (37 ) (37 ) (74 ) Recoveries 8 285 6 313 103 Balance at End of Period $ 47,996 $ 46,491 $ 40,020 $ 47,996 $ 40,020 Noninterest Income Noninterest income was $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $351,000 from $1.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $450,000 from $1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to an increase in other income, which included $306,000 of rate lock fees, offset partially by a decrease in letter of credit fees. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased customer service fees, an increase in bank-owned life insurance income and an increase in other income, offset partially by decreased letter of credit fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Income: Customer Service Fees $ 344 $ 313 $ 274 $ 1,236 $ 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Securities 30 — — 82 750 Letter of Credit Fees 358 428 541 1,592 1,676 Debit Card Interchange Fees 148 153 149 586 563 Swap Fees — — — 557 — Bank-Owned Life Insurance 238 227 150 762 316 Other Income 620 266 174 1,517 997 Totals $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Noninterest Expense Noninterest expense was $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, an increase of $1.0 million from $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2022, and an increase of $2.7 million from $12.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, derivative collateral fees, and other expense. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and derivative collateral fees. The following table presents the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Noninterest Expense: Salaries and Employee Benefits $ 9,821 $ 9,449 $ 7,966 $ 36,941 $ 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 FDIC Insurance Assessment 360 315 345 1,365 1,305 Data Processing 371 372 306 1,396 1,222 Professional and Consulting Fees 635 594 718 2,664 2,520 Derivative Collateral Fees 535 122 1 687 3 Information Technology and Telecommunications 673 650 554 2,495 2,163 Marketing and Advertising 403 479 469 2,032 1,487 Intangible Asset Amortization 48 48 48 191 191 Amortization of Tax Credit Investments 114 114 152 408 562 Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — 582 Other Expense 1,066 928 961 4,051 3,255 Totals $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 The Company continues to invest in its people across the organization, with 246 full-time equivalent employees at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, and 220 employees at December 31, 2021. The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.8% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 39.8% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.8% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding the impact of certain non-routine income and expenses, the adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 43.5% for the fourth quarter of 2022, 39.4% for the third quarter of 2022, and 40.3% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Income Taxes The effective combined federal and state income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 23.4%, a decrease from 26.8% for the third quarter of 2022 and 25.7% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Balance Sheet Total assets at December 31, 2022 were $4.35 billion, a 5.2% increase from $4.13 billion at September 30, 2022, and a 25.0% increase from $3.48 billion at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth and continued purchases of investment securities. The year-over-year increase in total assets was primarily due to strong organic loan growth, purchases of investment securities and an increase of other assets, offset partially by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents. Total gross loans at December 31, 2022 were $3.57 billion, an increase of $189.4 million, or 5.6%, over total gross loans of $3.38 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $750.0 million, or 26.6%, over total gross loans of $2.82 billion at December 31, 2021. The increase in the loan portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to growth in the construction and land development, multifamily, and CRE nonowner occupied segments. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Commercial $ 435,344 $ 412,448 $ 403,569 $ 363,290 $ 360,169 Paycheck Protection Program 1,049 1,192 4,860 12,309 26,162 Construction and Land Development 365,796 335,557 359,191 321,131 281,474 Real Estate Mortgage: 1 - 4 Family Mortgage 355,474 341,102 334,815 312,201 305,317 Multifamily 1,306,738 1,230,509 1,087,865 1,012,623 910,243 CRE Owner Occupied 149,905 151,088 142,214 117,969 111,096 CRE Nonowner Occupied 947,008 900,691 886,432 840,463 818,569 Total Real Estate Mortgage Loans 2,759,125 2,623,390 2,451,326 2,283,256 2,145,225 Consumer and Other 8,132 7,495 6,939 7,981 6,442 Total Loans, Gross 3,569,446 3,380,082 3,225,885 2,987,967 2,819,472 Allowance for Loan Losses (47,996 ) (46,491 ) (44,711 ) (41,692 ) (40,020 ) Net Deferred Loan Fees (9,293 ) (9,088 ) (9,536 ) (9,065 ) (9,535 ) Total Loans, Net $ 3,512,157 $ 3,324,503 $ 3,171,638 $ 2,937,210 $ 2,769,917 Total deposits at December 31, 2022 were $3.42 billion, an increase of $111.5 million, or 3.4%, over total deposits of $3.31 billion at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $470.3 million, or 16.0%, over total deposits of $2.95 billion at December 31, 2021. Deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, offset partially by a decline in all other deposit portfolios. Brokered deposits were being used as a supplemental funding source, as needed, to support the loan portfolio growth. The following table presents the dollar composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio, by category, at the dates indicated: December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 961,998 $ 835,482 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits 451,992 510,396 522,151 598,402 544,789 Savings and Money Market Deposits 1,031,873 1,077,333 952,138 890,926 863,567 Time Deposits 272,253 293,052 272,424 286,674 293,474 Brokered Deposits 776,153 463,209 493,242 424,127 369,323 Total Deposits $ 3,416,543 $ 3,305,074 $ 3,201,953 $ 3,035,611 $ 2,946,237 Capital Total shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2022 was $394.1 million, an increase of $12.1 million compared to total shareholders’ equity of $382.0 million at September 30, 2022, and an increase of $14.8 million, or 3.9%, over total shareholders’ equity of $379.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was due to net income retained, offset partially by unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The year-over-year increase was due to net income retained and unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by stock repurchases made under the Company’s stock repurchase program and an increase in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio. The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2022. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $11.69 as of December 31, 2022, an increase of 3.2% from $11.33 as of September 30, 2022, and an increase of 6.5% from $10.98 as of December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter and year-over-year increase occurred despite the market value depreciation of the securities portfolio driven by the rapidly rising interest rate environment, which continues to negatively impact accumulated other comprehensive income. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.48% at December 31, 2022, compared to 7.57% at September 30, 2022, and 8.91% at December 31, 2021. Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors 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 March 1, 2023 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 15, 2023. Asset Quality Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average loans were 0.00% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to (0.03)% for the third quarter of 2022 and 0.00% for each of the previous three quarters. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $639,000, or 0.01% of total assets, as compared to $663,000, or 0.02% of total assets at September 30, 2022, and $722,000, or 0.02% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Loans that have potential weaknesses that warrant a watchlist risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $32.3 million, compared to $22.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $49.3 million at December 31, 2021. The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to the migration of two loan relationships. The increased uncertainty in the economic environment may result in further watchlist or adverse classifications in the loan portfolio. Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at December 31, 2022 totaled $28.0 million, compared to $30.8 million at September 30, 2022, and $22.6 million at December 31, 2021. The following table presents a summary of asset quality measurements at the dates indicated: As of and for the Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Selected Asset Quality Data Loans 30-89 Days Past Due $ 186 $ 38 $ 225 $ 13 $ 49 Loans 30-89 Days Past Due to Total Loans 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Nonperforming Loans $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Foreclosed Assets $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.03 % Nonaccrual Loans and Loans Past Due 90 Days and Still Accruing to Total Loans 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 Nonperforming Assets (1) $ 639 $ 663 $ 688 $ 706 $ 722 Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets (1) 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.02 % Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans 1.34 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.42 Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans, Excluding PPP Loans 1.35 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.43 Allowance for Loans Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 7,511.11 7,012.22 6,498.69 5,905.38 5,542.94 Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) (Annualized) to Average Loans 0.00 (0.03) 0.00 0.00 0.00 _________________________ (1) Nonperforming assets are defined as nonaccrual loans plus loans 90 days past due and still accruing plus foreclosed assets. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-270-2148 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 1810249. The replay will be available through February 2, 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 $4.3 billion and seven branches as of December 31, 2022, 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; 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; 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; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to federal and state corporate tax rates; 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 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; 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. We 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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands, except share data) December 31, September 30, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 87,043 $ 75,496 $ 143,473 Bank-Owned Certificates of Deposit 1,181 1,182 1,876 Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Value 548,613 542,007 439,362 Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $47,996 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), $46,491 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and $40,020 at December 31, 2021 3,512,157 3,324,503 2,769,917 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock, at Cost 19,606 15,603 5,242 Premises and Equipment, Net 48,445 48,941 49,395 Accrued Interest 13,479 11,198 9,186 Goodwill 2,626 2,626 2,626 Other Intangible Assets, Net 288 336 479 Other Assets 112,224 107,095 56,103 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits: Noninterest Bearing $ 884,272 $ 961,084 $ 875,084 Interest Bearing 2,532,271 2,343,990 2,071,153 Total Deposits 3,416,543 3,305,074 2,946,237 Federal Funds Purchased 287,000 212,000 — Notes Payable 13,750 — — FHLB Advances 97,000 71,500 42,500 Subordinated Debentures, Net of Issuance Costs 78,905 92,559 92,239 Accrued Interest Payable 2,831 2,214 1,409 Other Liabilities 55,569 63,633 16,002 Total Liabilities 3,951,598 3,746,980 3,098,387 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 December 31, 2022 (unaudited), September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021 66,514 66,514 66,514 Common Stock- $0.01 par value; Authorized 75,000,000 Common Stock - Issued and Outstanding 27,751,950 at December 31, 2022 (unaudited), 27,587,978 at September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and 28,206,566 at December 31, 2021 278 276 282 Additional Paid-In Capital 96,529 95,973 104,123 Retained Earnings 248,685 235,964 199,347 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (17,942 ) (16,720 ) 9,006 Total Shareholders' Equity 394,064 382,007 379,272 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 INTEREST INCOME Loans, Including Fees $ 42,488 $ 37,666 $ 31,140 $ 146,256 $ 118,845 Investment Securities 5,843 4,372 2,511 16,410 9,576 Other 529 321 124 1,029 458 Total Interest Income 48,860 42,359 33,775 163,695 128,879 INTEREST EXPENSE Deposits 10,781 5,984 3,241 23,379 13,842 Notes Payable 202 — — 202 61 FHLB Advances 575 329 162 1,221 831 Subordinated Debentures 1,030 1,242 1,219 4,688 4,630 Federal Funds Purchased 3,379 709 — 4,507 6 Total Interest Expense 15,967 8,264 4,622 33,997 19,370 NET INTEREST INCOME 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 31,393 32,595 28,003 121,998 104,359 NONINTEREST INCOME Customer Service Fees 344 313 274 1,236 1,007 Net Gain on Sales of Available for Sale Securities 30 — — 82 750 Other Income 1,364 1,074 1,014 5,014 3,552 Total Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 NONINTEREST EXPENSE Salaries and Employee Benefits 9,821 9,449 7,966 36,941 30,889 Occupancy and Equipment 1,177 1,086 939 4,390 3,916 Other Expense 4,205 3,622 3,554 15,289 13,290 Total Noninterest Expense 15,203 14,157 12,459 56,620 48,095 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 17,928 19,825 16,832 71,710 61,573 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 NET INCOME 13,735 14,513 12,514 53,392 45,687 Preferred Stock Dividends (1,014 ) (1,013 ) (1,171 ) (4,054 ) (1,171 ) NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic $ 0.46 $ 0.49 $ 0.41 $ 1.78 $ 1.59 Diluted 0.45 0.47 0.39 1.72 1.54 Dividends Paid Per Common Share — — — — — Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Analysis of Average Balances, Yields and Rates (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Average Interest Yield/ Average Interest Yield/ Balance & Fees Rate Balance & Fees Rate (dollars in thousands) Interest Earning Assets: Cash Investments $ 66,072 $ 597 0.90 % $ 132,188 $ 199 0.15 % Investment Securities: Taxable Investment Securities 448,500 13,960 3.11 317,954 7,015 2.21 Tax-Exempt Investment Securities (1) 72,379 3,101 4.29 75,313 3,242 4.30 Total Investment Securities 520,879 17,061 3.28 393,267 10,257 2.61 Paycheck Protection Program Loans (2) 7,441 970 13.03 103,151 6,441 6.24 Loans (1)(2) 3,183,271 145,857 4.58 2,481,706 112,587 4.54 Total Loans 3,190,712 146,827 4.60 2,584,857 119,028 4.60 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 12,628 432 3.42 5,571 259 4.65 Total Interest Earning Assets 3,790,291 164,917 4.35 % 3,115,883 129,743 4.16 % Noninterest Earning Assets 76,189 73,917 Total Assets $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Interest Bearing Liabilities: Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction Deposits $ 524,968 $ 4,336 0.83 % $ 441,528 $ 2,052 0.46 % Savings and Money Market Deposits 963,096 9,129 0.95 773,779 3,729 0.48 Time Deposits 284,868 3,264 1.15 323,638 4,099 1.27 Brokered Deposits 449,095 6,650 1.48 406,863 3,962 0.97 Total Interest Bearing Deposits 2,222,027 23,379 1.05 1,945,808 13,842 0.71 Federal Funds Purchased 149,608 4,507 3.01 2,479 6 0.24 Notes Payable 2,863 202 7.04 1,658 61 3.66 FHLB Advances 64,278 1,221 1.90 53,294 831 1.56 Subordinated Debentures 89,584 4,688 5.23 82,865 4,630 5.59 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 2,528,360 33,997 1.34 % 2,086,104 19,370 0.93 % Noninterest Bearing Liabilities: Noninterest Bearing Transaction Deposits 910,490 764,087 Other Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 43,597 23,372 Total Noninterest Bearing Liabilities 954,087 787,459 Shareholders' Equity 384,033 316,237 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Net Interest Income / Interest Rate Spread 130,920 3.01 % 110,373 3.23 % Net Interest Margin (3) 3.45 % 3.54 % Taxable Equivalent Adjustment: Tax-Exempt Investment Securities and Loans (1,222 ) (864 ) Net Interest Income $ 129,698 $ 109,509 _________________________ (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. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Noninterest Income $ 1,738 $ 1,387 $ 1,288 $ 6,332 $ 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Total Operating Noninterest Income 1,708 1,387 1,288 6,250 4,559 Plus: Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Net Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Total Operating Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Pre-Provision Net Revenue $ 19,512 $ 21,439 $ 18,134 $ 79,736 $ 67,117 Plus: Non-Operating Revenue Adjustments 30 — — 82 750 Less: Provision for Loan Losses 1,500 1,500 1,150 7,700 5,150 Non-Operating Expense Adjustments 114 114 152 408 1,144 Provision for Income Taxes 4,193 5,312 4,318 18,318 15,886 Net Income $ 13,735 $ 14,513 $ 12,514 $ 53,392 $ 45,687 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Pre-Provision Net Revenue Return on Average Assets 1.82 % 2.15 % 2.11 % 2.06 % 2.10 % As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Core Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income (Tax-Equivalent Basis) $ 33,260 $ 34,417 $ 29,388 $ 130,920 $ 110,373 Less: Loan Fees (1,100 ) (1,400 ) (1,462 ) (6,273 ) (5,173 ) Less: PPP Interest and Fees (48 ) (96 ) (1,057 ) (970 ) (6,441 ) Core Net Interest Income $ 32,112 $ 32,921 $ 26,869 $ 123,677 $ 98,759 Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,177,644 $ 3,871,896 $ 3,320,603 $ 3,790,291 $ 3,115,883 Less: Average PPP Loans (1,109 ) (2,424 ) (39,900 ) (7,441 ) (103,151 ) Core Average Interest Earning Assets $ 4,176,535 $ 3,869,472 $ 3,280,703 $ 3,782,850 $ 3,012,732 Core Net Interest Margin 3.05 % 3.38 % 3.25 % 3.27 % 3.28 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,155 $ 14,109 $ 12,411 $ 56,429 $ 47,904 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Efficiency Ratio 43.8 % 39.8 % 40.8 % 41.5 % 42.0 % Adjusted Efficiency Ratio Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Less: Amortization of Intangible Assets (48 ) (48 ) (48 ) (191 ) (191 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,041 $ 13,995 $ 12,259 $ 56,021 $ 46,760 Net Interest Income 32,893 34,095 29,153 129,698 109,509 Noninterest Income 1,738 1,387 1,288 6,332 5,309 Less: Gain on Sales of Securities (30 ) — — (82 ) (750 ) Adjusted Operating Revenue $ 34,601 $ 35,482 $ 30,441 $ 135,948 $ 114,068 Adjusted Efficiency Ratio 43.5 % 39.4 % 40.3 % 41.2 % 41.0 % For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) Noninterest Expense $ 15,203 $ 14,157 $ 12,459 $ 56,620 $ 48,095 Less: Amortization of Tax Credit Investments (114 ) (114 ) (152 ) (408 ) (562 ) Less: Debt Prepayment Fees — — — — (582 ) Adjusted Noninterest Expense $ 15,089 $ 14,043 $ 12,307 $ 56,212 $ 46,951 Average Assets $ 4,251,345 $ 3,948,201 $ 3,403,270 $ 3,866,480 $ 3,189,800 Adjusted Noninterest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) 1.41 % 1.41 % 1.43 % 1.45 % 1.47 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (dollars in thousands) (unaudited) As of and for the Three Months Ended As of and for the Year Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2021 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) Total Common Shareholders' Equity 327,550 315,493 312,758 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Common Equity $ 324,636 $ 312,531 $ 309,653 Total Assets $ 4,345,662 $ 4,128,987 $ 3,477,659 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Assets $ 4,342,748 $ 4,126,025 $ 3,474,554 Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets 7.48 % 7.57 % 8.91 % Tangible Book Value Per Share Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.80 $ 11.44 $ 11.09 Less: Effects of Intangible Assets (0.11 ) (0.11 ) (0.11 ) Tangible Book Value Per Common Share $ 11.69 $ 11.33 $ 10.98 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity Net Income Available to Common Shareholders $ 12,721 $ 13,500 $ 11,343 $ 49,338 $ 44,516 Average Shareholders' Equity $ 387,589 $ 384,020 $ 374,035 $ 384,033 $ 316,237 Less: Average Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,515 ) (66,514 ) (24,915 ) Average Common Equity 321,075 317,506 307,520 317,519 291,322 Less: Effects of Average Intangible Assets (2,941 ) (2,989 ) (3,132 ) (3,012 ) (3,204 ) Average Tangible Common Equity $ 318,134 $ 314,517 $ 304,388 $ 314,507 $ 288,118 Return on Average Tangible Common Equity 15.86 % 17.03 % 14.78 % 15.69 % 15.45 % Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 Tangible Common Equity Total Shareholders' Equity $ 394,064 $ 382,007 $ 374,883 $ 379,441 $ 379,272 Less: Preferred Stock (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) (66,514 ) Common Shareholders' Equity 327,550 315,493 308,369 312,927 312,758 Less: Intangible Assets (2,914 ) (2,962 ) (3,009 ) (3,057 ) (3,105 ) Tangible Common Equity $ 324,636 $ 312,531 $ 305,360 $ 309,870 $ 309,653 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124006142/en/
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