Bankwell Financial Group

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services through its banking subsidiary, Bankwell Bank. It offers checking, savings, money market, online and mobile banking, debit cards, and personal loans. The firm also delivers business banking solutions such as business checking, treasury management, business savings, commercial services, business loans and lines of credit, and commercial mortgages. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New Canaan, CT.

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Bankwell Financial Group reports Q3 earnings impact, eyes growth opportunities

Bankwell Financial Group's Q3 2024 performance was impacted by a charge-off but showed improvements in balance sheet and strategic initiatives.
The company's focus on innovation, growth strategies, and financial outlook for 2025 indicate a positive trajectory.
Challenges include managing credit quality and balancing efficiency with growth, while opportunities lie in differentiation, SBA lending, and customer experience.

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NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the parent company of Bankwell Bank, has announced board approval of a measure that will allow individual shareholder and director, Lawrence B. Seidman, to increase his position in the Company from a maximum of 9.9% to 14.99% of common stock. Mr. Seidman is the Manager of Seidman and Associates, LLC based in Parsippany, NJ. He has served on Bankwell's board of directors since 2020. Christopher R. Gruseke, Preside.

Bankwell Financial Group Director, Lawrence B. Seidman, Approved to Increase Position in Company

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney Sacchetti - CFO Chris Gruseke - President & CEO Matt McNeill - Chief Banking Officer Ryan Hildebrand - Chief Innovation Officer Conference Call Participants Christopher O'Connell - KBW Operator Good morning. My name is Audra and I will be your conference operator today.

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), a leading commercial bank with a growing digital focus, reported GAAP net income of $1.9 million, or $0.24 per share for the third quarter of 2024, versus $1.1 million, or $0.14 per share, for the second quarter of 2024. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable November 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 11, 2024. Third quarter of 2024 results include an $8.2.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter, Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend, and Announces Share Repurchase Plan

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the holding company for Bankwell Bank, today announced that it will issue its earnings release for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Monday, October 28, 2024, after market close. Management will also host an audio webcast and conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, to review the Company's financial performance and operating results. The audio webcast link, along with the c.

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Announces Date of Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the parent company of Bankwell Bank, has announced the appointment of Michael Johnston as Senior Vice President in the newly established role of Head of SBA Lending. Mr. Johnston most recently served as the National Sales Director for Ready Capital, the nation's fourth largest SBA lender. Additionally, Mr. Johnston has held various lending and underwriting positions at Zions Bank, Bank of the West, CapitalSource,.

Bankwell Hires Head of SBA Lending

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $1.1 million, or $0.14 per share for the second quarter of 2024, versus $8.0 million, or $1.02 per share, for the same period in 2023. Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR") was $9.7 million, or $1.25 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, versus $12.8 million, or $1.68 per share for the same period in 2023. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash divid.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter and Declares Third Quarter Dividend

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 29, 2024, the Boards of Directors of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bankwell Bank (together with the Company, “Bankwell”) elected Kevin Leitão to serve as a Director of the Company and Bankwell Bank. Mr. Leitão is the founder of Leitão Law LLC, in New Canaan, CT. His law practice reflects his more than 30 years of experience as an in-house counsel, as a compliance and risk management executive and in pri.

Kevin Leitão Elected to the Board of Directors of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. and Bankwell Bank

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.48 per share for the first quarter of 2024, versus $10.4 million, or $1.33 per share, for the same period in 2023. Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR") was $8.8 million, or $1.14 per share, for the first quarter of 2024, versus $14.4 million, or $1.89 per share for the same period in 2023. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash divide.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter and Declares Second Quarter Dividend

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $8.5 million, or $1.09 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023, versus $8.0 million, or $1.04 per share, for the same period in 2022. For the year ended 2023, net income totaled $36.7 million, or $4.67 per share, versus $37.4 million, or $4.79 per share, for the same period in 2022. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable February 23, 2024 to.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023; Declares First Quarter Dividend

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $9.8 million, or $1.25 per share for the third quarter of 2023, versus $9.2 million, or $1.18 per share, for the same period in 2022. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable November 20, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2023. We recommend reading this earnings release in conjunction with the Third Quarter 2023 Investor Presentatio.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter and Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #KBRA--On August 2, 2023, KBRA downgraded the ratings for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) ("Bankwell" or "the company"), including the senior unsecured debt rating to BBB- from BBB and the subordinated debt rating to BB+ from BBB-, while affirming the short-term debt rating of K3. KBRA also downgraded the ratings for the company's subsidiary, Bankwell Bank ("the bank"), including the deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings to BBB from BBB+, the subordinated d.

KBRA Releases Surveillance Report for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), parent company of Bankwell Bank, today announced that Ryan J. Hildebrand has been appointed Executive Vice President in the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer at Bankwell. Mr. Hildebrand will join Bankwell's Executive Team and report to Christopher R. Gruseke, President and CEO of Bankwell. Mr. Hildebrand will oversee growth strategies through innovation and technology. Mr. Hildebrand recently served.

Bankwell Hires Chief Innovation Officer

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NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective March 9, 2023, the Boards of Directors of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bankwell Bank (together with the Company, “Bankwell”) elected Jeffrey Dunne to serve as a Director of the Company and Bankwell Bank.

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NEW CANAAN, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $8.0 million, or $1.04 per share for the fourth quarter of 2022, versus $7.8 million, or $0.99 per share, for the same period in 2021. For the year ended 2022, net income totaled $37.4 million, or $4.79 per share, versus $26.6 million, or $3.36 per share, for the same period in 2021.

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Loan Growth for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022; Declares First Quarter Dividend

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Strong Operating Results on Record Loan Growth for the Third Quarter; Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend

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Bankwell Financial: Growth Of Loan Volume To Counter Margin Compression

NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported record GAAP net income of $12.0 million, or $1.55 per share, for the second quarter of 2022, versus $6.2 million, or $0.79 per share, for the same period in 2021. During the quarter ended June 30, 2022 the Company experienced several non-recurring items that positively impacted reported earnings. Adjusting for these items, operating earnings per share totaled $1.15 for the second quarter of 2022. Please r

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Net Income for the Second Quarter; Gross Loans Surpass $2 Billion; and Declares Third Quarter Dividend

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