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West Bancorporation, Inc.
US ˙ NasdaqGS ˙ US95123P1066

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LEI 549300GKFOINCHIYU666
CIK 1166928
SEC Filings
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July 24, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 24, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 24, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

July 24, 2025 EX-99.1

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 24, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

July 24, 2025 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2025 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

wtba-20250724exhibit992 1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2025 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

June 26, 2025 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2024 Contents Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 3 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 4 Notes to Fina

June 26, 2025 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 12, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 12, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 12, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

June 12, 2025 EX-99.1

West Bancorporation, Inc. Investor Presentation June 12, 2025 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s busines

wtba-20250612exhibit991 West Bancorporation, Inc. Investor Presentation June 12, 2025 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation, 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-lo

April 25, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 24, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATIO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 24, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 24, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

April 24, 2025 EX-99.1

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 24, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

April 24, 2025 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q1 2025 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q1 2025 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

April 24, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 24, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 4, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

March 4, 2025 DEFA14A

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March 4, 2025 ARS

Dear Stockholders: 2024 was a challenging year which began with headwinds that included macroeconomic uncertainty and an inverted yield curve. Our 2024 financial performance was as expected with a significantly compressed net interest margin. During

Dear Stockholders: 2024 was a challenging year which began with headwinds that included macroeconomic uncertainty and an inverted yield curve.

February 20, 2025 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

February 20, 2025 EX-10.6

West Bancorporation, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan

Exhibit 10.6 West Bancorporation, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (as Amended and Restated November 20, 2024) 1.Purpose. The purpose of the West Bancorporation, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time, is to enable directors and selected key officers of West Bancorporation, Inc. and its Subsidiaries to elect to defer all or a portion of the fees and compensation payable in ca

February 20, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 20, 2025 EX-97.1

West Bancorporation, Inc. Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97.1 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. CLAWBACK POLICY 1.Introduction. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to adopt this Clawback Policy (the “Policy”), which provides for the recovery of certain incentive compensation in the event of an Accounting Restatement (as defined bel

February 20, 2025 EX-19

Insider Trading Policy

Exhibit 19 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY Background The Board of Directors of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted this Insider Trading Policy for our directors, officers, employees and consultants with respect to the trading of the Company’s securities, as well as the securities of publicly traded companies with whom we have a business relationship. Federal and

January 23, 2025 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q4 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q4 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

January 23, 2025 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 23, 2025 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 23, 2025 EX-99.1

Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2024 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 23, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company o

October 24, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

October 24, 2024 EX-99.1

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, t

October 24, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 24, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 24, 2024 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q3 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q3 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

August 21, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 19, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 19, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

July 25, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 25, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 25, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 25, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

July 25, 2024 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

July 25, 2024 EX-99.1

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

June 27, 2024 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 27, 2024 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2023 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 3 Notes to Finan

April 26, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2024 Registration No.

April 26, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) West Bancorporation, Inc.

April 26, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 25, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 25, 2024 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q1 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q1 2024 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

April 25, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

April 25, 2024 EX-99.1

First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

April 25, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 25, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

March 5, 2024 DEFA14A

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March 5, 2024 ARS

IN TH E M AK IN G 2 0 2 3 A N N U A L R E P O R T YEARS W E S T B A N C O R P O R A T I O N I N C . A N D S U B S I D I A R I E S 1 Dear Stockholders: At West Bank, we use our successful relationship-based business model to grow stockholder value. Ou

wtbaannualreport2023xfi IN TH E M AK IN G 2 0 2 3 A N N U A L R E P O R T YEARS W E S T B A N C O R P O R A T I O N I N C .

February 23, 2024 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49

February 23, 2024 EX-97.1

West Bancorporation, Inc. Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97.1 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. CLAWBACK POLICY 1.Introduction. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to adopt this Clawback Policy (the “Policy”), which provides for the recovery of certain incentive compensation in the event of an Accounting Restatement (as defined bel

February 23, 2024 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

February 22, 2024 EX-97.1

West Bancorporation, Inc. Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97.1 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. CLAWBACK POLICY 1.Introduction. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to adopt this Clawback Policy (the “Policy”), which provides for the recovery of certain incentive compensation in the event of an Accounting Restatement (as defined bel

February 22, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 22, 2024 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

January 25, 2024 EX-99.1

Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2023 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company o

January 25, 2024 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q4 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q4 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

January 25, 2024 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 25, 2024 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 26, 2023 EX-99.1

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, t

October 26, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 26, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 26, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

October 26, 2023 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q3 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q3 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

July 27, 2023 EX-99.2

1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating

wtba-20230727exhibit992 1 NASDAQ: WTBA Q2 2023 | Earnings Highlights 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

July 27, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

July 27, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 27, 2023 EX-99.1

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 27, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

June 27, 2023 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 27, 2023 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2022 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 3 Notes to Finan

April 28, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATIO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 27, 2023 EX-99.1

First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 27, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, tod

April 27, 2023 EX-99.2

1 First Quarter 2023 Earnings Highlights April 27, 2023 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expecte

wtba-20230427exhibit992a 1 First Quarter 2023 Earnings Highlights April 27, 2023 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

April 27, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATIO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 27, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

March 27, 2023 CORRESP

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

March 24, 2023 S-3/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023 Registration No.

March 7, 2023 DEFA14A

Your Vote Counts! WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 1601 22ND STREET WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. You invested in WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Me

wtban-acard Your Vote Counts! WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 1601 22ND STREET WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. You invested in WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on April 27, 2023.

March 7, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

March 7, 2023 ARS

2 0 2 2 A N N U A L R E P O R T STRONG FUTURES 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE W E S T B A N C O R P O R A T I O N , I N C . A N D S U B S I D I A R I E S • 2 0 2 2 A N N U A L R E P O R T $ 2,800,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 2018

a2022wtbaxannualreportx 2 0 2 2 A N N U A L R E P O R T STRONG FUTURES 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE W E S T B A N C O R P O R A T I O N , I N C .

February 24, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Table S-3 (Form Type) West Bancorporation, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered (a) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit (a) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price (a) Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee (b) Car

February 24, 2023 S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2023 Registration No.

February 24, 2023 EX-4.6

Form of Indenture.

Exhibit 4.6 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., as Issuer and , as Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of , 20 CROSS REFERENCE SHEET* Provisions of Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and Indenture to be dated as of , 20 by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and , as Trustee: Section of the Trust Indenture Act Section of Indenture 310(a)(1), (2) and (5) 6.09 310(a)(3) and (4) Inapplicable 310(b) 6.08 and 6.

February 23, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 23, 2023 WEST BANCORPORA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 23, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

February 23, 2023 EX-21

You’ve Exceeded the SEC’s Traffic Limit

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

February 23, 2023 EX-10.31

Addendum to Transitional Employment Agreement, dated September 7, 2022, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Douglas R. Gulling

ADDENDUM TO TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT It is acknowledged and agreed by the parties that Douglas R.

February 23, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 7, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 6, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 26, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 26, 2023 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 26, 2023 EX-99.2

1 Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights January 26, 2023 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expe

1 Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights January 26, 2023 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

January 26, 2023 EX-99.1

Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2022 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 26, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of W

October 27, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

October 27, 2022 EX-99.2

1 Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights October 27, 2022 2 Certain statements in this presentation, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expec

1 Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Highlights October 27, 2022 2 Certain statements in this presentation, 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 (the Exchange Act).

October 27, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 27, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 27, 2022 EX-99.1

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES NET INCOME FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2022, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank,

July 28, 2022 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2022 June 30, 2021 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 26,174 $ 31,978 Federal funds sold 766 238,845 Securities available for

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 28, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank, today reported sec

July 28, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

July 28, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 28, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

June 28, 2022 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2021 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 3 Notes to Finan

June 28, 2022 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 14, 2022 EX-4.2

First Supplemental Indenture, dated June 14, 2022, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee

Exhibit 4.2 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., Company, AND WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Trustee FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of June 14, 2022 TO INDENTURE Dated as of June 14, 2022 5.25% FIXED-TO-FLOATING RATE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2032 TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I DEFINITIONS 2 Section 101. Definitions 2 Article II GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE NOTES 8 Section 201. Designation

June 14, 2022 EX-4.1

Indenture, dated June 14, 2022, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee

Exhibit 4.1 West bancorporation, Inc. Issuer and Wilmington Trust, National Association Trustee Indenture Dated as of June 14, 2022 SUBORDINATED DEBT SECURITIES WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THIS INDENTURE RELATING TO SECTIONS 310 THROUGH 318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939: Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section ?310(a)(1) 609 (a)(2) 609 (a)(3) Not Applicable

June 14, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

United States Securities And Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2022 West Bancorporation, Inc.

June 10, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

EX-FILING FEES

Exhibit 107 The prospectus to which this Exhibit 107 is attached is a final prospectus for the related offering. The maximum aggregate offering price for such offering is $60,000,000.

June 10, 2022 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2022, by and among, West Bancorporation, Inc., West Bank and Piper Sandler & Co.

Exhibit 1.1 Execution Version West Bancorporation, Inc. $60,000,000 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032 UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT June 9, 2022 Piper Sandler & Co. 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, New York 10020 Ladies and Gentlemen: West Bancorporation, Inc., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), proposes, subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, to issue

June 10, 2022 EX-99.1

June 10, 2022

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release June 10, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SUBORDINATED NOTES OFFERING West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank, announced today the pricing of its

June 10, 2022 424B5

$60,000,000 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032

TABLE OF CONTENTS ?Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)? ??Registration No. 333-236740? PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated February 28, 2020) $60,000,000 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032 We are offering $60,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2032 (the ?Notes?) pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompany

June 10, 2022 FWP

West Bancorporation, Inc. 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032 Term Sheet

Free Writing Prospectus Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, dated June 6, 2022 Registration No.

June 10, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

United States Securities And Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2022 West Bancorporation, Inc.

June 6, 2022 FWP

1 Subordinated Notes Offering Investor Presentation June 6, 2022 DRAFT ? 6/03 Dated June 6, 2022 Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No. 333 - 236740 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated June 6, 2022 (to Prospectus dated Febr

1 Subordinated Notes Offering Investor Presentation June 6, 2022 DRAFT ? 6/03 Dated June 6, 2022 Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 Registration No.

June 6, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

United States Securities And Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):December 15, 2021 West Bancorporation, Inc.

June 6, 2022 424B5

$           % Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032

TABLE OF CONTENTS The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed.

June 6, 2022 EX-10.3

Commercial Pledge Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2021, by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and National Exchange Bank & Trust

Exhibit 10.3 COMMERCIAL PLEDGE AGREEMENT Grantor: WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. Lender: NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK AND TRUST 1601 22nd St SOUTH MAIN West Des Moines, IA 50266-1409 130 S MAIN ST PO BOX 988 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0988 THIS COMMERCIAL PLEDGE AGREEMENT dated December 15, 2021, is made and executed between WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (?Grantor?) and NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK AND TRUST (?Lender?). GR

June 6, 2022 EX-10.1

Credit Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2021, by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and National Exchange Bank & Trust

Exhibit 10.1 CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT (?this Agreement?), dated as of December 15, 2021, is by and between WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation organized as a financial holding company (the ?Borrower?), and NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK & TRUST, a national banking association (the ?Bank?). ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS Section 1.1 Defined Terms. As used in this Agreem

June 6, 2022 EX-10.2

Promissory Note, dated as of December 15, 2021, made by West Bancorporation, Inc., to and in favor of National Exchange Bank & Trust

Exhibit 10.2 PROMISSORY NOTE Borrower: WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. Lender: NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK AND TRUST 1601 22nd St SOUTH MAIN West Des Moines, IA 50266-1409 130 S MAIN ST PO BOX 988 FOND DU LAC, WI 54936-0988 Principal Amount: $40,000,000.00 Date of Note: December 15, 2021 LOAN NUMBER. 780136504-00703. PROMISE TO PAY. WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (?Borrower?) promises to pay to NATIONAL EXCHANGE

May 2, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 28, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 28, 2022 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 21,896 $ 23,570 Federal funds sold 122,359 301,919 Securities availab

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 28, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank, today repor

April 28, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 28, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 28, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

March 22, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 21, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 10, 2022 DEFA14A

Your Vote Counts! WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 1601 22ND STREET WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. You invested in WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Me

Your Vote Counts! WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 1601 22ND STREET WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. You invested in WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. and it?s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on April 28, 2022. Get informed

March 10, 2022 DEFA14A

DEFA14A

March 10, 2022 DEF 14A

Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

February 24, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 24, 2022 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

January 27, 2022 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 17,555 $ 77,693 Federal funds sold 175,270 318,742 Securities a

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Jane Funk, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-5766 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank, today reporte

January 27, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 27, 2022 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 28, 2021 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 30,922 $ 49,445 Federal funds sold 1,547 16,398 Securities av

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES NET INCOME FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2021, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Ban

October 28, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

October 28, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 28, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

July 29, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

July 29, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 28, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 29, 2021 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 31,978 $ 54,175 Federal funds sold 238,845 62,494 Securities available

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2021, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of Wes

June 15, 2021 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 15, 2021 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2020 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 3 Notes to Finan

June 4, 2021 EX-99.1

Credit Update As of May 31, 2021

Exhibit 99.1 Credit Update As of May 31, 2021 Disclaimer - Caution regarding forward-looking statements Certain statements in this presentation, 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 sta

June 4, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 4, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

May 27, 2021 EX-10.2

Employment Agreement dated May 27, 2021, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Jane M. Funk.

Exhibit 10.2 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employment Agreement This Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of May 27, 2021, by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Jane M. Funk. As used in this Agreement, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in Section 21. Recitals A.Executive is currently employed by the Company. B.The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. C.The C

May 27, 2021 EX-10.1

Transitional Employment Agreement dated May 27, 2021, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Douglas R. Gulling.

Exhibit 10.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Transitional Employment Agreement This Transitional Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of May 27, 2021, by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Douglas R. Gulling. As used in this Agreement, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in Section 23. Recitals A.Executive is currently employed by the Company pursuant to the terms of that ce

May 27, 2021 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release May 27, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: David Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer (515) 222-2308 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRANSITION West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the ?Company?), parent company of West Bank, today announced that Douglas R. Gulling will be retiring as Execu

May 27, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 26, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File N

April 30, 2021 EX-4.7

Form of West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement

EX-4.7 6 exhibit-47.htm EX-4.7 EXHIBIT 4.7 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN CASH-SETTLED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The Award shall

April 30, 2021 EX-4.4

Form of West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (with holding period)

EX-4.4 3 exhibit-44.htm EX-4.4 EXHIBIT 4.4 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The Award shall be subject t

April 30, 2021 EX-4.8

Form of West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement

EXHIBIT 4.8 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the ?Award?) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation (the ?Company?), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the ?Plan?). The Award shall be subject to the terms of the Plan and the

April 30, 2021 EX-4.3

West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 4.3 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Article 1 INTRODUCTION Section 1.1 Purpose, Effective Date and Term. The purpose of this West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan is to: (a) promote the growth, profitability and long-term financial success of West Bancorporation, Inc. and its Subsidiaries; (b) incentivize officers, other employees, and non-employee direc

April 30, 2021 EX-4.5

Form of West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (without holding period)

EX-4.5 4 exhibit-45.htm EX-4.5 EXHIBIT 4.5 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The Award shall be subject t

April 30, 2021 EX-4.6

Form of West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement

EXHIBIT 4.6 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the “Plan”). The Award shall be subject to the terms o

April 30, 2021 S-8

- S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2021 Registration No.

April 30, 2021 EX-10.2

2021, between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Bradley P. Peters.

Exhibit 10.2 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employment Agreement This Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of April 29, 2021, by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and Bradley P. Peters. As used in this Agreement, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth in Section 21. Recitals A.Executive is currently employed by the Company. B.West Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

April 30, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 29, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 29, 2021 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

April 29, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 29, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 29, 2021 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 23,570 $ 65,256 Federal funds sold 301,919 1,141 Securities available

EX-99.1 2 wtba-20210429exhibit991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2021, DECLARES INCREASED AND RECORD QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancor

March 1, 2021 DEF 14A

West Bancorporation, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

March 1, 2021 EX-10.19

Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.19 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by West Bancorporation, Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Award shall be subject to the terms of the Plan and t

March 1, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

March 1, 2021 EX-10.20

Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

EX-10.20 3 wtba-20201231x10kex1020.htm EX-10.20 Exhibit 10.20 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan Performance-based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the “Award”) by West Bancorporation, Inc., an Iowa corporation (the “Company”), under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the

March 1, 2021 EX-21

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EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

January 28, 2021 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 77,693 $ 37,808 Federal funds sold 318,742 15,482 Investment se

EX-99.1 2 wtba-2021128exhibit991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Compa

January 28, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 28, 2021 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 29, 2020 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 49,445 $ 62,119 Federal funds sold 16,398 67,168 Investment s

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2020 NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today re

October 29, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

October 29, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 29, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

August 11, 2020 10-Q/A

Quarterly Report - 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number:

August 11, 2020 EX-10.2

Amendment No. 2 to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2016

exhibit102-401kamendment AMENDMENT NO. 2 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN The Plan named above gives the Employer the right to amend it at any time. According to that right, the Plan is amended effective January 1, 2016, as follows: By adding the following as the 10th paragraph under subparagraph (a) of the EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION of Article III (as previo

August 11, 2020 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 1 to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2015

exhibit101-401kamendment AMENDMENT NO. 1 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN The Plan named above gives the Employer the right to amend it at any time. According to that right, the Plan is amended effective January 1, 2015, as follows: By striking the 7th paragraph from subparagraph (a) of the EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION of Article III and substituting the follow

August 11, 2020 EX-10.4

Interim Amendment to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective April 1, 2018

exhibit104-401kamendment

August 11, 2020 EX-10.3

Amendment No. 3 to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2018

exhibit103-401kamendment

July 23, 2020 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 54,175 $ 45,286 Federal funds sold 62,494 47,278 Investment securities

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2020 NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today repo

July 23, 2020 EX-10.2

Amendment to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2016

exhibit102-401kamendment AMENDMENT NO. 2 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN The Plan named above gives the Employer the right to amend it at any time. According to that right, the Plan is amended effective January 1, 2016, as follows: By adding the following as the 10th paragraph under subparagraph (a) of the EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION of Article III (as previo

July 23, 2020 EX-10.4

Amendment to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective April 1, 2018

exhibit104-401kamendment

July 23, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 23, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 23, 2020 EX-10.3

Amendment to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2018

exhibit103-401kamendment

July 23, 2020 EX-10.1

Amendment to West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan, Effective January 1, 2015

exhibit101-401kamendment AMENDMENT NO. 1 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN The Plan named above gives the Employer the right to amend it at any time. According to that right, the Plan is amended effective January 1, 2015, as follows: By striking the 7th paragraph from subparagraph (a) of the EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS SECTION of Article III and substituting the follow

July 23, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

June 23, 2020 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2019 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 3 Notes to Finan

June 23, 2020 11-K

- 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

April 24, 2020 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 23, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 23, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

April 23, 2020 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 65,256 $ 45,461 Federal funds sold 1,141 2,078 Investment securities

EX-99.1 2 wtba-2020423exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES NET INCOME FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2020, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq:

April 23, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 23, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 24, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 23, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 9, 2020 CORRESP

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. CORRESP - -

March 9, 2020 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

February 28, 2020 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 28, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

February 28, 2020 S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2020

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2020 Registration No.

February 28, 2020 EX-4.5

Form of Indenture.

Exhibit 4.5 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC., as Issuer and , as Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of , 20 1 CROSS REFERENCE SHEET* Provisions of Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and Indenture to be dated as of , 20 by and between West Bancorporation, Inc. and , as Trustee: Section of the Trust Indenture Act Section of Indenture 310(a)(1), (2) and (5) 6.09 310(a)(3) and (4) Inapplicable 310(b) 6.08 and

February 27, 2020 EX-21

You’ve Exceeded the SEC’s Traffic Limit

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

February 27, 2020 DEF 14A

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

February 27, 2020 10-K

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-K - Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 27, 2020 EX-4

Description of Capital Stock

EXHIBIT 4 Description of Capital Stock The following is a summary of information concerning capital stock of West Bancorporation, Inc.

January 23, 2020 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 37,808 $ 46,369 Federal funds sold 15,482 1,105 Investment secu

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2019

January 23, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 23, 2020 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 24, 2019 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 62,119 $ 26,406 Federal funds sold 67,168 876 Investment secu

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD QUARTERLY NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND, APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company o

October 24, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 23, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 24, 2019 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

July 25, 2019 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 45,286 $ 36,964 Federal funds sold 47,278 28,139 Investment securities

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 25, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported

July 25, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 25, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 25, 2019 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

June 27, 2019 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2018 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 3 Notes to Finan

June 27, 2019 11-K

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 11-K - - 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 26, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 24, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 26, 2019 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 25, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 25, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 25, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 25, 2019 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 45,461 $ 36,978 Federal funds sold 2,078 488 Investment securities av

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 25, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES NET INCOME, DECLARES INCREASED AND RECORD QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today re

April 25, 2019 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report) 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

March 26, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 25, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

March 4, 2019 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 4, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

February 28, 2019 DEF 14A

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy State

February 28, 2019 10-K

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

February 28, 2019 EX-21

You’ve Exceeded the SEC’s Traffic Limit

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

January 24, 2019 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Bylaws of West Bancorporation, Inc. as of January 23, 2019

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ADOPTED JANUARY 23, 2019 ARTICLE I. OFFICES OF CORPORATION. Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Corporation") shall be located at any place, either within or without the State of Iowa, as designated in the Corporation's most current Biennial Report filed with the Iowa Secretary of

January 24, 2019 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 46,369 $ 34,952 Federal funds sold 1,105 12,997 Investment secu

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2018

January 24, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 23, 2019 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

January 4, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 31, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

October 25, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 25, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

October 25, 2018 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 26,406 $ 33,560 Federal funds sold 876 5,937 Investment secur

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 25, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTER NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today

October 25, 2018 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

July 26, 2018 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 36,964 $ 42,617 Federal funds sold 28,139 4,169 Investment securities a

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported that second qua

July 26, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 26, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

July 26, 2018 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

June 15, 2018 11-K

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of the plan an

June 15, 2018 EX-99.1

Financial Statements

EX-99.1 3 wtba-20171231xform11xkex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2017 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, December 31, 2017 and 2016 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, Year

April 27, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 26, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 26, 2018 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 36,978 $ 34,994 Federal funds sold 488 7,536 Investment securities av

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES INCREASED AND RECORD QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, today reported t

April 26, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 26, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File

April 26, 2018 10-Q

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

March 1, 2018 DEF 14A

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. DEF 14A

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Pr

March 1, 2018 EX-10.15

First Amendment to the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan dated April 26, 2017

EXHIBIT 10.15 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2012 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN WHEREAS, West Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) maintains the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”); WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6 of the Plan, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company has reserved to itself the power, authority and discretion to amend the Plan from

March 1, 2018 10-K

WTBA / West Bancorporation, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORPORAT

March 1, 2018 EX-21

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EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES Name Operating Name Ownership % State of Incorporation West Bank West Bank 100% Iowa West Bancorporation Capital Trust I West Bancorporation Capital Trust I 100% Delaware

March 1, 2018 EX-10.16

Amended and Restated Lease Agreement Dated February 20, 2018

EXHIBIT 10.16 AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT 1. THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is entered into on February 20th, 2018 by Maggi Moss, Joan Thaler, A. Terry Moss, Richard Margulies, and their spouses ("Landlord") whose address is 1603 22nd Street, Suite 103, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 and West Bank ("Tenant") whose address is 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.

January 25, 2018 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 34,952 $ 40,943 Federal funds sold 12,997 35,893 Investment sec

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Press Release January 25, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2017 net inc

January 25, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 24, 2018 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

December 29, 2017 8-K

Other Events

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 29, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

December 21, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 20, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

October 26, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 26, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

October 26, 2017 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 33,560 $ 44,526 Federal funds sold 5,937 6,324 Investment sec

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Press Release October 26, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES 13TH RECORD QUARTERLY NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, is pleased to report th

October 26, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BA

July 27, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 27, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

July 27, 2017 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 42,617 $ 42,688 Federal funds sold 4,169 5,456 Investment securities av

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Press Release July 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME, DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, is pleased to report that

July 27, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCORP

June 26, 2017 EX-99.1

You’ve Exceeded the SEC’s Traffic Limit

Exhibit EXHIBIT 99.1 West Bancorporation, Inc. Employee Savings and Stock Ownership Plan Financial Report December 31, 2016 Contents Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits, December 31, 201 6 and 2015 2 Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, Year Ended December 31, 201 6 3 Notes to Financial

June 26, 2017 11-K

West Bancorporation 11-K

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 A. Full title of th

May 30, 2017 8-K

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 25, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

April 28, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

April 28, 2017 S-8

West Bancorporation S-8

Document As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017 Registration No.

April 28, 2017 EX-4.5

Form of Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit EXHIBIT 4.5 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted an incentive stock option (the ? Option ?) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. , an Iowa corporation (the ? Company ?), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the ? Plan ?). The Option shall be subject to the terms of th

April 28, 2017 EX-4.2

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit EXHIBIT 4.2 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock unit award (the ? Award ?) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. , an Iowa corporation (the ? Company ?), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the ? Plan ?). The Award shall be subject to the terms of t

April 28, 2017 EX-4.6

Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit EXHIBIT 4.6 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below has been granted a stock appreciation right (the ? SAR ?) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. , an Iowa corporation (the ? Company ?), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the ? Plan ?). The SAR shall be subject to the terms of the Pl

April 28, 2017 EX-4.3

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit EXHIBIT 4.3 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a restricted stock award (the ? Award ?) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. , an Iowa corporation (the ? Company ?), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the ? Plan ?). The Award shall be subject to the terms of the Plan an

April 28, 2017 EX-4.4

Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement under the West Bancorporation, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan

Exhibit EXHIBIT 4.4 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT The Participant specified below is hereby granted a nonqualified stock option (the “ Option ”) by WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. , an Iowa corporation (the “ Company ”), under the WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. 2017 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (the “ Plan ”). The Option shall be subject to the terms

April 27, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 27, 2017 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Iowa 0-49677 42-1230603 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

April 27, 2017 EX-99.1

WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Financial Information (unaudited) (in thousands) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS March 31, 2017 March 31, 2016 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 34,994 $ 48,919 Federal funds sold 7,536 7,804 Investment securities

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Press Release April 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Doug Gulling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (515) 222-2309 WEST BANCORPORATION, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD NET INCOME, DECLARES RECORD QUARTERLY DIVIDEND West Des Moines, IA - West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTBA), parent company of West Bank, is pleased to report that first q

April 27, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-49677 WEST BANCOR

March 13, 2017 CORRESP

West Bancorporation ESP

Document March 13, 2017 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

March 2, 2017 S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2017

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2017 Registration No.

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