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Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
Annual Report 2023

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FY2023 Annual Report · Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
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2023

ANNUAL REPORT

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

In 2023, the team at EagleBank showed its tenacity, client focus, and perseverance in the face of unprecedented challenges for our 

industry. We worked hand in hand with our commercial clients, responding to their banking needs by providing products and services 

that enhanced the protection of their deposits, giving them confidence in the face of bank failures in March 2023. We ended the year 

with the same strong reputation and client relationships that have always characterized us. 

Through this period, our team also learned many valuable lessons that will shape our future – in some cases, ones we are already 

implementing. As always, we are committed to robust, innovative growth as we look forward, always focused on the best interests 

of our customers, shareholders, and team members. Additionally, we remain steadfast in serving and providing our expertise to 

commercial real estate customers. This expertise will allow us to prudently work through the challenges some of our customers are 

experiencing with higher interest rates. Through proactive asset quality management and maintaining strong capital levels, we will 

continue to build upon the resilient and successful institution our customers have entrusted with their business. 

Our commitment to excellent service is embodied through our Relationships FIRST values. We remain Flexible in our ability to 
manage funding costs and meet the needs of our customers as short-term interest rates have remained at elevated levels relative 

to recent years. We are Involved with our customers as we show our commitment to reaching their goals and stay by their side. We 
are Responsive to the ever-changing demands of the marketplace by developing growth opportunities and providing new products 
and services to our customers and clear guidance to our stakeholders. We remain Strong in our expertise as financial service 
providers with the knowledge and ability to execute. We are Trusted as a partner who is honest, open, and reliable with customers 
and employees.

The company earned $100.5 million in 2023 and ended the year with assets of $11.7 billion. Asset quality was well-managed in 2023 

as we had net charge-offs of 0.24% and ended the year with 0.57% of non-performing assets to total assets. The EagleBank team 

introduced a new deposit-gathering channel, allowing customers to open and fund deposit accounts online. We are excited about 

this digital channel’s growth in 2024 and plan to add new products and services to expand the reach of the EagleBank brand beyond 

our current physical footprint. We remain focused on targeting critical growth sectors, including expanding our commercial and small 

business treasury management line and developing consumer retail banking products. EagleBank remains dedicated to operational 

efficiency, which allows us to enhance and maintain our profitability and strong capital. 

We paid dividends totaling $1.80 per share for our shareholders for the year. With the December 29, 2023 closing share price of $30.14 

per share, the yield on the shares was slightly under 6% for the year. Additionally, we added to shareholder value by repurchasing 1.6 

million shares in 2023. The total aggregate value of the purchase was $47.6 million.

We augmented and strengthened our senior management team by bringing on two experienced leaders. Eric Newell, Executive Vice 

President and Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., joined our team after leading the finance function at two prior institutions 

and has over 20 years of financial institution experience. Karen Buck, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of 

EagleBank, joins the company with significant expertise, a strong banking operations background, and executive experience at 

super-regional banks. These two key additions to the EagleBank team bring fresh insights and perspectives as we plan for an even 

stronger future.

Management is building a foundation for growth and, as we look forward, we will focus on three key strategic priorities:

1.  We will grow our deposit franchise by better leveraging our branches to capture more market share in the deep deposit-

rich markets in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. This includes increasing deposit growth by listening to and providing our 

customers with the products and services needed to run their businesses successfully. We are executing enhancements to our 

treasury management channel, allowing us to provide best-in-class products and services for our commercial customers.

2.  We will grow our lending teams to strengthen our commercial and consumer banking capabilities and diversify and grow our 

loan portfolio. EagleBank will build its reputation as a financial expert for small businesses and business banking clients while 

sustaining its boutique service approach for commercial real estate clients.

3.  We will continue to work proactively with our commercial real estate customers with office exposure to find the best option that 

maximizes the underlying asset’s value for both our customers and the Bank.

In achieving these strategic goals, EagleBank will strengthen and sustain profitability during future economic cycles. 

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives continue to support our employees and the community. In addition to Employee 

Resource Groups, we have developed scholarships and enhanced tuition reimbursement programs. Offering professional, personal, 

and leadership development opportunities supports our Relationships FIRST approach and helps us foster the next generation of 

EagleBank leaders.

The EagleBank Foundation celebrated its 19th year hosting the Fight Against Cancer Golf Classic. Since its inception, this event has 

raised over $6 million to fight cancer. We thank our participants, customers, sponsors, and volunteers for continuing to make this an 

incredibly successful event each year and supporting us as we seek to better our community.

We are so proud to be a part of this great organization in this incredible community. As we look ahead to the future, we remain strong, 

focused, and passionate about serving our customers, and delivering value to our shareholders. 

Norman R. Pozez
Executive Chairman  
of the Board

Susan G. Riel
President 
Chief Executive Officer

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 2023 Annual ReportBOARD OF DIRECTORS *
Norman R. Pozez
Executive Chairman of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
Executive Chairman of EagleBank 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Uniwest Companies 

Matthew D. Brockwell
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the 
University of Oklahoma 

Steven J. Freidkin 
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ntiva, Inc.

Theresa G. LaPlaca
Founder and President of TLP Leadership Advisory Services

A. Leslie Ludwig
Co-Founder of L&L Advisors 

Kathy A. Raffa, CPA
(Retired) Office Managing Partner of Marcum LLP’s 
Washington, DC, Region

Susan G. Riel
President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
President and Chief Executive Officer of EagleBank 

James A. Soltesz, P.E. **
President and Chief Executive Officer of Soltesz, Inc.

Benjamin M. Soto, Esquire
President and Chief Executive Officer of  
Premium Title & Escrow, LLC
CORPORATE OFFICES
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 
301.986.1800
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Eric R. Newell, CFA
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 
240.497.1796  |  ENewell@EagleBankCorp.com
TRANSFER AGENT
Computershare Trust Company, NA
By Regular Mail  
P.O. Box 43006, Providence, RI 02940-3078
By Overnight Delivery  
150 Royall St., Suite 101, Canton, MA 02021 
By Phone  
Toll Free  877.282.1168
COUNSEL
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
1700 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006
Thompson Hine LLP 
1919 M Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED  
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Crowe LLP
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, 
DC 20004

SENIOR MANAGEMENT 
Susan G. Riel
President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., 
and EagleBank

Karen L. Buck
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer 
of EagleBank

Charles D. Levingston, CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
of EagleBank

Eric R. Newell, CFA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
of Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
Interim Chief Risk Officer of EagleBank

Lindsey S. Rheaume
Executive Vice President of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial  
& Industrial Lending Officer of EagleBank

Ryan A. Riel 
Executive Vice President of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Lending Officer 
of EagleBank 

Paul Saltzman, Esquire
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of  
Eagle Bancorp, Inc., and EagleBank 

Janice L. Williams, Esquire
Executive Vice President of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer 
of EagleBank
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT 
See Proxy Statement for details on virtual meeting.
FORM 10-K
The Company’s Form 10-K may be obtained, 
free of charge, by contacting:

Jane E. Cornett
Vice President & Corporate Secretary, Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 
240.497.2041  |  JCornett@EagleBankCorp.com

For more 2023 financial information about Eagle Bancorp, Inc., 
visit our Investor Relations page at www.EagleBankCorp.com.
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Common shares of Eagle Bancorp are traded on the  
Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol EGBN.

 *  Directors of Eagle Bancorp, Inc., and EagleBank
 **  Lead Independent Director

EagleBank: Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Equal Housing Lender, 
Member Federal Reserve System, Member Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer ©2024 Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

Branch Office

Corporate Headquarters

Regional Headquarters

LPO

Loan Production Office

VIRGINIA
Ballston  4420 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

Fairfax  11166 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030

Tysons Corner  8245 Boone Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22182
MARYLAND
Bethesda  7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20814

Chevy Chase  5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 5476B, Chevy Chase, 
MD 20815

Park Potomac  12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Shady Grove  9600 Blackwell Road, Rockville, MD 20850

Silver Spring  8665-B Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Twinbrook  12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852

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WASHINGTON, DC
Gallery Place  700 K Street, NW, Suite 60, Washington, DC 20001

K Street  2001 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

McPherson Square  1425 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
LOAN PRODUCTION OFFICES 
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

4550 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706 

2001 K Street, NW, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20006

8245 Boone Boulevard, Suite 820, Tysons Corner, VA 22182
OTHER OFFICES
Corporate Headquarters 
7830 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

Premier Banking   
2001 K Street, NW, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20006 

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 OUR MISSION

Our mission is to be the most trusted, 

experienced, and client-centric bank across 

the Washington, DC, region and beyond. 

We do this through our Relationships 

FIRST philosophy, putting our customers, 

communities, employees, and shareholders at 

the forefront of everything we do, delivering 

the most compelling service and value.

 OUR VALUES

We continue to build EagleBank by 

putting relationships F ▪ I ▪ R ▪ S ▪ T. 

E AG L E B A N KC O R P.C O M

RELATIONSHIPS F·I·R·S·T

FLEXIBLE

We begin our relationships based on our time-tested tradition of listening to our 
customers, collaborating with colleagues, and designing a comprehensive, creative 
solution that brings value to and appreciation from our customers. We enhance the 
relationships with empowered, ‘Yes, We Can’ service and live up to our strong belief 
that formulas don’t make good banking sense, relationships do. Be entrepreneurial—
it is our differentiator.

 INVOLVED

We build our relationships by developing a rapport that is based on partnership, 
mutual respect, and a desire to delight. We are unwavering in our commitment 
to the goals and growth of our customers, colleagues, and community through 
volunteerism. We believe that doing the little extras and staying involved with our 
customers demonstrate our difference.

RESPONSIVE

We shape our relationships by taking ownership for being ever-responsive, from 
beginning to end, day in and day out. We understand that reliable, accurate, and 
time-sensitive communication is fundamental to preserving reputation and 
relationships, internally and externally.

STRONG

We strengthen our relationships each time we are called upon for our expertise 
and know-how. We are committed to enhancing our professional knowledge 
in order to remain credible, current, and strong partners with our customers, 
colleagues, and community. Our history of sustaining a well-capitalized and 
profitable position emphasizes our strength and reinforces our relationships.

TRUSTED

We uphold our relationships with honesty, openness, and reliability. We can be 
counted on to do “the right thing.” We understand that underlying a sound, long-
lasting relationship is the essential element of trust. Trust can be lost in a moment, 
so we are vigilant in our actions and words.

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. 2023 Annual Report