Bridgewater Bancshares 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting the results of its April 28, 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The meeting had a quorum with approximately 84.92% of outstanding shares represented. Shareholders elected all eleven director nominees, including Chairman and CEO Jerry Baack, with each receiving over 20 million votes for their election. The non-binding advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation was approved with 20.2 million votes for. The 2026 Equity Incentive Plan was approved with 14.8 million votes for, though it faced significant opposition with 6.2 million votes against. Shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with near-unanimous approval of 23.6 million votes for. The filing confirms the company's compliance with corporate governance requirements and shareholder voting processes.