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Celebrating Strong Connections
yesterday, today, and tomorrow

2018 Annual Report

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Return on average equity

Return on average assets

Net income

Earnings per share

Dividends per share

Total loans

Total deposits

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Dear Stockholders:

2018 was West Bank’s 125th anniversary and our Company’s all-time record year for  
net income. In addition, the balance of the loan portfolio grew more than any other 
previous year. These achievements are the result of the efforts of our team. 

Let me share a portion of my year-end message to our team members:

Congratulations and thank you for a record setting 2018!

We had a great year because of your hard work and the activities you did on  
purpose. Please take a moment to reflect on our achievements and how that  
makes you feel. It is truly fun to be part of something special.

We do not need industry analysts or banking magazines to tell us we are one of the best banks in  
America for the last several years in a row to know we have something very special. However,  
it is still fun to receive the recognition and know you are part of a championship team.

Categorically, here is what I see you doing on purpose that makes us special. Be sure these  
characteristics describe you, especially number 5.

1. Strengthening existing relationships
2. Developing new relationships
3. Making good decisions
4. Working hard
5. Having an on-purpose daily personal routine

Here are the outcomes created by your choices:

• Strong credit quality
• Generating more revenue
• Achieving growth
• Great customer service
• Success while having fun

We have indeed won a series of victories but have certainly not arrived at our destination.  
We begin 2019 with momentum, also with some caution, but with an abundance of confidence.  
It is fun to be part of something others envy and admire.

And to you, our stockholders, thank you for your continued support and interest in our company. We are proud 
of the accomplishments we have achieved in our bank’s 125-year history. We believe we are in a position to have 
continued success for many years to come.

Sincerely,

David D. Nelson
CEO and President, West Bancorporation, Inc.
Chairman and CEO, West Bank

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Our vision 
is to achieve and sustain a position  
of industry envy and admiration.

West Des Moines, IA

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Our mission 
is to build strong relationships, build strong communities, 
and build upon our strong reputation to ensure our 
clients receive exceptional care, our communities  
receive outstanding support, and the loyalty of our 
employees and stockholders is rewarded.

Rochester, MN

Coralville, IA

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COMMEMORATING OUR HISTORY

2018 was a year of celebration as we recognized 125 years of building strong relationships with the individuals, families, 
and businesses who value our dedication to community banking. From our beginnings in 1893 as First Valley Junction 
Savings Bank through today as West Bank, we have kept our commitment to placing our clients first, demonstrating 
community leadership, and providing service with integrity and respect.

Throughout this commemorative year, we offered many opportunities for customers and the community to join us  
in celebrating through anniversary open houses, special luncheons, and giveaways.

We also focused on showing appreciation for our team members, whose loyalty, passion and enthusiasm in living out 
West Bank values has been the foundation of our growth. It is through their commitment to treating every customer 
with dignity and respect that we have continued to earn our customers’ trust. 

Above all, we found many ways to give back to the communities that have grown alongside us throughout the years. 
Our team members consistently place a high priority on community involvement, and we are proud of the ways they 
gave back in celebration of a momentous occasion.

We enjoyed a year full of celebration and appreciation for all who have helped us become West Bank Strong.

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2018: CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF BANKING

THE CELEBRATION BEGINS
At the first of the year, we began celebrating this 

momentous anniversary by unveiling our special 

125th anniversary West Bank logo.

GIVING BACK
West Bank employees were given the opportunity 

to donate $125 to a charity of their choice.  

Story on page 6.

$125 GIVEAWAY
One lucky West Bank customer won a $125 Visa® 

gift card enclosed in a leather RFID blocking travel 

wallet through social media.

WEST BANK ROCHESTER  
ANNIVERSARY
125 years wasn’t our only anniversary this year — 

in May, West Bank celebrated 5 years of serving 

Rochester, MN.

125 DAYS OF GIVING
During the 125 days between Memorial Day and 

Labor Day, West Bankers were encouraged to give 

their time to nonprofit organizations in celebration 

of our anniversary. Story on page 7.

CELEBRATIONS ABOUND
From employees and customers, to the communities 

we serve and the organizations we support, we made 

sure to celebrate with everyone who has helped us 

become West Bank Strong. Story on page 7. 

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BRANCH CELEBRATIONS

When we started planning anniversary events throughout the year, we knew we needed to share the celebration 

everywhere West Bank has grown. With branches throughout the Des Moines metro, Coralville, Iowa, and in Rochester, 

Minnesota, we had a lot to plan!

Our West Des Moines 22nd Street headquarters and Coralville branch each hosted a celebratory BBQ lunch “under the big 

tent” on June 29, our official anniversary date. Employees, customers, and the community were invited to enjoy great BBQ 

catered food, outdoor games, and fun commemorative giveaways.

Many of our branches also hosted open houses, welcoming customers and the community to enjoy free refreshments and 

giveaways. All events were well attended, and we enjoyed spending time celebrating 125 years together.

Employees Give Back

To celebrate our anniversary, we wanted to help our employees give back to 

their communities. In keeping with the “125” theme, West Bankers were offered 

the opportunity to donate $125 to a charity of their choice through the West 

Bancorporation Foundation. This allowed our team members to support causes  

they are passionate about and celebrate a momentous occasion in a meaningful way.

Our Foundation gave more than $16,000 in donations to the communities and causes our employees value.  

We have received many notes of appreciation through the mail and social media, and we’re proud of the difference 

our team has made for others. We are immensely honored to give back to the communities that have kept West Bank  
in business the last 125 years, and we look forward to continuing this level of service and commitment for many  

years to come.

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125 Days of Giving

For 125 years, West Bank has supported those we serve in more ways  

than just banking. For our anniversary, we continued this great tradition by  

encouraging team members to volunteer their time to causes that help make their  

communities stronger, such as food drives for area food banks, children’s charities,  

and community arts and cultural events. By giving not only of our time through  

volunteerism, but also financially, we offered our teams innovative and wide-reaching  

ways to give back to our communities and live West Bank Strong!

Celebrating Our Team

West Bank wanted a historical location to serve as the venue for this historic 

 anniversary, and there was no location better suited than Living History Farms 

in Urbandale, Iowa. Our family picnic was held there on June 24, 2018. Guests were 

encouraged to take their best swings at a 125th anniversary piñata, indulged in BBQ  

and pies, and enjoyed other sweets and giveaways. 

Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the anniversary picnic was a fun-filled event for West 

Bankers and a perfect opportunity for everyone and their families to celebrate our longevity outside the office.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

While we’ve enjoyed celebrating our past and the growth we’ve achieved over the last 125 years, we’re even 

more excited for what is in store for the next 125 years. We look forward to seeing continued high performances, 

recognitions from industry experts and peers, and integration of modernized services and support.

Investing in technology

As we continue to evolve and adapt to new technology, we always keep a focus on offering solutions that provide 

convenient and effortless banking for our customers. Our self-service digital channels give customers power 

over their banking experience and allow our team to focus on the aspects of banking that only an experienced 

professional can handle. Digital solutions, like mobile deposits and Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), streamline 

everyday banking and keep our team focused on solving the more complex needs of our customers.

Improving performances through data

Now more than ever, technology and new digital solutions allow us to create even more efficiencies. By 

continuing to integrate modern data and analytic capabilities, we are able to make more informed decisions  

and streamline processes that used to be done manually. Implementing digital solutions into our daily operations 

allows us to enrich our banking services — keeping West Bank strong in a variety of ways. 

We look forward to seeing how technology will benefit West Bank and our customers as it continues to  

advance in the next 125 years.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jim Noyce*
Chairman,
West Bancorporation

Dave Nelson*
CEO and President,
West Bancorporation;
Chairman and CEO, 
West Bank

Douglas Gulling**
EVP, Treasurer and 
Chief Financial Officer,
West Bancorporation;
EVP and Chief Financial 
Officer, West Bank

Brad Winterbottom**
EVP, 
West Bancorporation;
President, 
West Bank

Harlee Olafson**
EVP and Chief Risk Officer, 
West Bancorporation;
EVP and Chief Risk Officer, 
West Bank

Steven Gaer*
R & R Realty Group; 
Mayor, West Des Moines

Mike Gerdin*
Heartland Express, Inc.

Kaye Lozier*
Lozier Consulting

Sean McMurray*
Businessolver, Inc.

David Milligan*
Retired,
West Bank Executive

George Milligan*
The Graham Group, Inc.

Bob Pulver*
All-State Industries, Inc.

Lou Ann Sandburg*
Retired 

Steven Schuler*
Retired

Jason Worth*
Gilcrest/Jewett
Lumber Company

* Director of West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank  ** Director of West Bank

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CENTRAL IOWA COMMUNITY BOARD*

Jerry Deegan
Retired

Darin Ferguson
Ferguson Commercial 
Real Estate Services

Ryan Flynn, CPA
Flynn + Sweeney, LLC

Kevin Grimm
Wexford & James, LLC

Greg LaMair
LMC Insurance and 
Risk Management

Gene Loffredo
Loffredo Fresh 
Produce Co., Inc.

Dave Moench
Electrical Engineering & 
Equipment Company

Austin Palmer
The Palmer Group

Victoria Veiock
Wicker Works, LTD

Mark Wackerbarth
Denman & Company

Nancy Williams
American Land and  
Redevelopment, Corp.

Jeff Yurgae
Mueller-Yurgae  
Associates, Inc.

EASTERN IOWA  COMMUNITY BOARD*

Jesse Allen
Allen Homes, Inc.

Rodney Anderson
Pancheros Mexican Grill

Jill Armstrong  
Skogman Realty

David Barker
Barker Apartments

Kevin Digmann
Hodge Construction

Mark Mysnyk
Steindler Orthopedic 
Clinic, PLC

Ravi Patel
Hawkeye Hotels

Luke Recker
Stryker Instruments

Chuck Skaugstad
The Mansion

Leighton Smith
BerganKDV

* All three of our community boards are non-voting advisory boards with knowledge of the communities we serve.

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ROCHESTER COMMUNITY BOARD*

Jason Boynton, CPA
Smith Schafer &
Associates

Michael Busch
Paramark Corp.

Gus Chafoulias
Titan Ventures and  
Chafoulias Companies, Inc.

Patrick Deutsch
Pace International

Elaine Garry
People’s Energy
Cooperative

Bobbi Gostout, M.D.
Mayo Clinic/Mayo Health
Systems

Greg Groves
Universal 
Marine & RV, Inc.

Hal Henderson
HGA, Architect and 
Developer

Charlie Kuehn
Kuehn Motors

Dick Kuehn
Kuehn Motors

David Pederson
Dunlap & Seeger, P.A.

Joe Powers
Canadian Honker
Restaurant & Catering

Peter Schuller
A.B. Systems, Inc.

Ed Stanley
Merit Building  
Enclosure Systems

Tim Weir
Olmsted Medical Center

West Bank invests a great deal in relationships because we believe they’re the cornerstone of  

our success — it’s one of the reasons we form a community board wherever we do business.  

We turn to these leaders for their insight, perspective and collective wisdom. We know it’s  

impossible to be a community bank without local connections and support, so we’re grateful  

for their assistance in helping us achieve our business and community relations goals.

* All three of our community boards are non-voting advisory boards with knowledge of the communities we serve.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2018

2017

2016

Results of operations
  Net interest income
  Provision for loan losses
  Noninterest income
  Noninterest expense
  Income before income taxes
  Net income

Per common share
  Cash dividends
  Basic earnings
  Diluted earnings
  Closing stock price
  Book value

Year-end balances
  Assets
  Investment securities
  Loans
  Nonperforming loans
  Other real estate owned
  Deposits
  Stockholders’ equity

Ratios
  Return on average assets
  Return on average equity
  Texas ratio (1)
  Eff iciency ratio (1) (2)
  Dividend payout ratio
  Dividend yield
  Net interest margin (2)
  Allowance for loan losses as % of loans
  Net (charge-off s) recoveries as % of average loans
  Nonperforming loans as % of loans
  Tangible common equity to tangible assets

$       62,058
(250)
7,752
34,992
35,068
28,508

$               0.78
1.75
1.74
19.09
11.72

$2,296,568
465,795
1,721,830
1,928
-
1,894,529
191,023

1.31%
15.68%
0.93%
48.92%
44.53%
4.09%
3.02%
0.97%
0.03%
0.11%
8.32%

$      60,057
-
8,648
32,267
36,438
23,070

$           0.71
1.42
1.41
25.15
10.98

$2,114,377
498,920
1,510,500
622
-
1,810,813
178,098

1.18%
13.29%
0.32%
45.39%
49.84%
2.82%
3.37%
1.09%
0.02%
0.04%
8.42%

$       57,118
1,000
7,982
31,148
32,952
23,016

$             0.67
1.43
1.42
24.70
10.25

$1,854,204
319,794
1,399,870
1,022
-
1,546,605
165,376

1.27%
14.35%
0.56%
46.03%
46.92%
2.71%
3.49%
1.15%
0.01%
0.07%
8.92%

(1)  A lower ratio is better.
(2)  As presented, this is a non-GAAP measure – see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional details.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
December 31, 2018 and 2017 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Assets
  Cash and due from banks

  Federal funds sold

     Cash and cash equivalents

  Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

   Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of  
   $45,890 at December 31, 2017)

  Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

  Loans

  Allowance for loan losses

     Loans, net

  Premises and equipment, net

  Accrued interest receivable

  Bank-owned life insurance

  Deferred tax assets, net

  Other assets

     Total assets

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities
  Deposits

     Noninterest-bearing demand

     Interest-bearing demand

     Savings

     Time of $250 or more

     Other time

       Total deposits
  Federal funds purchased

  Subordinated notes, net

  Federal Home Loan Bank advances, net

  Long-term debt, net

  Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     Total liabilities

Stockholders’ equity
   Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; no  
   shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017
   Common stock, no par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 16,295,494  
   and 16,215,672 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018  
   and 2017, respectively
  Additional paid-in capital

  Retained earnings

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     Total stockholders’ equity

     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    2018

        2017

$     46,369

$     34,952

1,105

47,474

453,758

-

12,037

1,721,830 

 (16,689)

1,705,141

21,491

7,631

34,249

6,518

8,269

12,997

47,949

444,219

45,527

9,174

1,510,500 

 (16,430)

1,494,070

23,022

7,344

33,618

4,645

4,809

$2,296,568

$2,114,377

$   400,530

$   395,888

336,089

950,501

55,745

151,664

395,052

850,216

16,965

152,692

1,894,529

1,810,813

19,985

20,425

137,878

27,040

5,688

545

20,412

76,382

22,917

5,210

2,105,545

1,936,279

-

-

3,000
25,128

169,709

(6,814)

191,023

3,000
23,463

153,527

(1,892)

178,098

$2,296,568

$2,114,377

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
Years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Interest income
  Loans, including fees

  Investment securities:

     Taxable
     Tax-exempt

  Federal funds sold

        Total interest income
Interest expense
  Deposits

  Federal funds purchased

  Subordinated notes

  Federal Home Loan Bank advances

  Long-term debt

        Total interest expense

        Net interest income
Provision for loan losses

        Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
  Service charges on deposit accounts

  Debit card usage fees

  Trust services

  Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance

  Gain from bank-owned life insurance

  Realized investment securities gains (losses), net

  Other income

        Total noninterest income
Noninterest expense
  Salaries and employee benefits

  Occupancy

  Data processing

  FDIC insurance

  Professional fees

  Director fees

  Write-down of premises

  Other expenses

        Total noninterest expense

        Income before income taxes
  Income taxes (1)
        Net income
Earnings per common share:
  Basic earnings per common share

  Diluted earnings per common share

     2018

              2017

             2016

$71,189

$63,242

$57,419

8,124

4,993

487

84,793

17,064

188

1,076

3,650

757

22,735

62,058

(250)

62,308

2,541

1,681

1,921

631

-

(263)

1,241

7,752

18,791

4,996

2,682

685

840

1,014

333

5,651

34,992

35,068

6,560

$28,508

$     1.75

$      1.74

5,501

3,960

331

73,034

7,622

99

901

3,836

519

12,977

60,057

-

60,057

2,632

1,754

1,705

652

307

326

1,272

8,648

17,633

4,406

2,677

677

1,075

950

-

4,849

32,267

36,438

13,368

4,201

3,266

108

64,994

3,391

47

728

3,565

145

7,876

57,118

1,000

56,118

2,461

1,825

1,310

647

443

66

1,230

7,982

16,731

4,033

2,510

937

774

888

-

5,275

31,148

32,952

9,936

$23,070

$23,016

$     1.42

$     1.41

$      1.43

$      1.42

(1)  Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 included a one-time increase of $2,340 due to the revaluation of net deferred  

tax assets related to the enactment of federal tax legislation on December 22, 2017.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of West Bancorporation, Inc.

We have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets 
of West Bancorporation, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income (not presented herein), stockholders’ equity (not presented herein) and cash flows (not presented herein) for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 2018; and in our report, dated February 27, 2019, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed financial statements is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the 
consolidated financial statements from which it has been derived.

Des Moines, Iowa | February 27, 2019

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Non-GAAP financial measures include the Company’s presentation of net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE) 
basis and the presentation of the efficiency ratio on an FTE basis, excluding certain noninterest income and expenses. The  
following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP. 

Reconciliation of net interest income and net 
interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP:
  Net interest income (GAAP)

  Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

  Net interest income on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

  Average interest-earning assets

  Net interest margin on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

2018

2017

2016

$      62,058

$      60,057

$     57,118

661

$      62,719

$ 2,075,372

3.02%

2,677

$      62,734

$ 1,863,791

3.37%

2,623

$     59,741

$ 1,711,612

3.49%

Reconciliation of efficiency ratio on an  
FTE basis to GAAP:
  Net interest income on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

  Noninterest income

   Adjustment for realized investment securities (gains) 
losses, net

   Adjustment for losses on disposal of premises and  
equipment, net

      Adjusted income

  Noninterest expense

 Adjustment for write-down of premises

      Adjusted expense

  Efficiency ratio on an adjusted FTE basis (non-GAAP) (2)

$      62,719

7,752

263

109

$      70,843

$      34,992

(333)

$      34,659

48.92%

$      62,734

$     59,741

8,648

(326)

25

$      71,081

$      32,267

-

$      32,267

45.39%

7,982

(66)

4

$     67,661

$     31,148

-

$     31,148

46.03%

(1)  Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal income tax rate of 21 percent in 2018 and 35 percent in 2016 and 2017, adjusted to  

reflect the effect of nondeductible interest expense associated with owning tax-exempt securities and loans.

(2)  Efficiency ratio expresses noninterest expense as a percent of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and noninterest income, excluding specific 

noninterest income and expenses. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides supplemental useful information for proper 
understanding of the financial results, as it enhances the comparability of income and expenses from taxable and nontaxable sources.

FORM 10-K
A copy of the Company’s annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K will be available on the Securities  
and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and through a link on the Company’s website, westbankstrong.com, under  
Investor Relations — SEC Filings — Documents. A copy of the annual report can also be obtained upon request to Alice Jensen at  
515-222-2300 or ajensen@westbankstrong.com.

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STOCK INFORMATION
West Bancorporation’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, and quotations are furnished by the  
Nasdaq System. We had 180 common stockholders of record on December 31, 2018, and an estimated 1,900 additional  
beneficial holders whose stock was held in street name by brokerages or fiduciaries.

Market and dividend information (1)

High

Low

Close

Dividends

2018
  4th Quarter
  3rd Quarter
  2nd Quarter

  1st Quarter

     Total

2017
  4th Quarter
  3rd Quarter
  2nd Quarter
  1st Quarter
     Total

$ 23.88
26.51
26.95

26.85

$ 18.06
23.10
22.65

23.65

$ 19.09
23.50
25.15

25.60

$ 28.00
24.75
24.60
24.90

$ 23.40
20.90
21.40
20.60

$ 25.15
24.40
23.65
22.95

$ 0.20
0.20
0.20

0.18

$ 0.78

$ 0.18
0.18
0.18
0.17
$ 0.71

(1)  The prices shown are the high, low and closing sale prices for the Company’s common stock. The market quotations, reported by Nasdaq, do not include retail 

markup, markdown or commissions.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR 
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11219
800-937-5449  |  www.amstock.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the 
Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are 
“forward-looking statements” within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities  
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may appear 
throughout this report.  These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” 
“projects,” “future,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “strategy,” “plan,” “opportunity,” “will be,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar references, 
or references to estimates, predictions or future events.  Such forward-looking statements are based upon certain underlying assumptions, 
risks and uncertainties.  Because of the possibility that the underlying assumptions are incorrect or do not materialize as expected in the 
future, actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements.  Risks and uncertainties that may affect future results 
include: interest rate risk; competitive pressures; pricing pressures on loans and deposits; changes in credit and other risks posed by the 
Company’s loan and investment portfolios, including declines in commercial or residential real estate values or changes in the allowance 
for loan losses dictated by new market conditions or regulatory requirements; actions of bank and nonbank competitors; changes in local, 
national and international economic conditions; changes in legal and regulatory requirements, limitations and costs; changes in customers’ 
acceptance of the Company’s products and services; cyber-attacks; unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the  
Company; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of other reports filed by the Company with the Securities and  
Exchange Commission.  The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect current  
or future events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 

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Branch Locations

CENTRAL IOWA

Main Bank
1601 22nd St.
West Des Moines

City Center Branch
Drive-Up Only Express
809 6th Ave.
Des Moines 

North Branch
Drive-Up Only Express
3839 Merle Hay Rd.
Des Moines

Urbandale Branch 
Drive-Up Only Express
3255 99th St.
Urbandale

Grand Branch
125 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines

East Branch
2440 E Euclid Ave.
Des Moines

South Branch
3920 SW 9th St.
Des Moines

Waukee Branch
955 E Hickman Rd.
Waukee

SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA

Rochester Branch
2188 Superior Dr. NW
Rochester

EASTERN IOWA

Coralville Branch
401 10th Ave.
Coralville

ONLINE

westbankstrong.com

          @westbankstrong

2018 Annual Report

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