Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc._2024 Proxy Statement

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Compensation Committee reviews progress towards satisfying stock ownership guidelines annually. All non employee directors have either achieved the minimum stock ownership requirements or are making appropriate progress toward the requirements and are still within the permitted period for attaining the ownership requirements. Shareholder Communications with the Board Shareholders may contact our Board by contacting Jerry Baack, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. at 4450 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 100, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 or (952) 893 - 6868.

2024 Proxy Statement

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