WTBAHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

WTBA experienced a dramatic 189% surge in interest expense alongside 139% debt increase, while surprisingly achieving 35% net income growth despite mounting cost pressures.

The massive spike in interest expense from $31.6M to $91.3M signals either significant new debt issuance at higher rates or repricing of existing debt in the current rate environment. However, the bank's ability to grow net income by 35% despite these headwinds suggests strong revenue generation and effective margin management, though sustainability of this performance amid rising funding costs warrants close monitoring.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

WTBA shows a mixed but concerning financial picture with interest expense nearly tripling to $91.3M and total debt surging 139% to $51.5M, indicating aggressive expansion or refinancing at higher rates. Despite these cost pressures, the bank achieved impressive 35% net income growth to $32.6M and strengthened its balance sheet with 83% cash increase and 17% equity growth. The dramatic 87% reduction in capital expenditures from $26.1M to $3.3M suggests either completed investment cycle or capital preservation amid rising costs, while the overall picture reflects a bank managing significant funding pressure while maintaining profitability growth.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Interest Expense
P&L
+188.8%
$31.6M$91.3M

Interest expense surged 188.8% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+139%
$21.6M$51.5M

Debt increased 139% — substantial leverage increase; assess whether deployed for growth or covering losses.

Provision for Credit Losses
P&L
+120%
-$2.5M$500K

Credit loss provisions surged 120% — management flagging significant deterioration in loan quality ahead.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-87.3%
$26.1M$3.3M

Capex reduced 87.3% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+82.6%
$39.8M$72.7M

Cash position surged 82.6% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Net Income
P&L
+35.4%
$24.1M$32.6M

Net income grew 35.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+16.8%
$39.8M$46.5M

Operating cash flow grew 16.8% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+16.7%
$227.9M$266.0M

Equity base grew 16.7% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-20
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government; military conflicts, acts of war or terrorism or threats thereof, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, recent military activity in Venezuela and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; changes to U.S.
The Company s primary activity during 2025 was the ownership of West Bank.
The Company continues to grow, as total assets at the end of 2025 totaled $4.1 billion compared to $4.0 billion at the end of 2024, an increase of 3.2 percent.
Total deposits at the end of 2025 totaled $3.5 billion compared to $3.4 billion at the end of 2024, an increase of 3.3 percent.
The Company declared and paid cash dividends on its common stock totaling $1.00 per share in 2025 and declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend on January 28, 2026, payable on February 25, 2026, to stockholders of record on February 11, 2026.
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REMOVED
Risks and uncertainties that may affect future results include: interest rate risk, including the effects of changes in interest rates; effects on the U.S.
government; acts of war or terrorism, including the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events; risks related to climate change and the negative impact it may have on our customers and their businesses; changes to U.S.
The Company s primary activity during 2024 was the ownership of West Bank.
and Subsidiary The Company continues to grow, as loans outstanding at the end of 2024 totaled $3.0 billion compared to $2.9 billion at the end of 2023, an increase of 2.6 percent.
Total deposits at the end of 2024 totaled $3.4 billion compared to $3.0 billion at the end of 2023, an increase of 12.9 percent.
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