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 14, 2025
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On October 14, 2025, James W. Noyce, age 70, director of West Bancorporation, Inc. (the "Company"), informed the Company that he would not stand for re-election to the board of directors of the Company at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders to be held in April of 2026 (the "2026 Annual Meeting"). Mr. Noyce will continue to serve as a director until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Noyce also informed the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election to the board of directors of West Bank.
Mr. Noyce has been a director for 17 years, currently also serves on the nominating and governance committee and as chair of the audit committee, and previously served as the Company's chair for six years. Mr. Noyce's decision not to stand for re-election to the board of directors was not a result of any disagreement with the Company related to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company would like to thank Mr. Noyce for his leadership and dedication during his tenure and extends its best wishes to him.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| West Bancorporation, Inc. | ||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | By: | /s/ Jane M. Funk | ||||||
| Name: Jane M. Funk | ||||||||
| Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||