Representation of Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) and its subsidiary Bridgewater Bank (HQ: Minnesota) in M&A, IPO, subordinated debt, and other transactions, including:

Private Placement Of Subordinated Notes

Served as legal advisor to Bridgewater Bancshares in the completion of a private placement of $50 million in aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes. 

Media

• Barack Ferrazzano PR (June 2020): https://www.bfkn.com/newsroom-news-539
• Business Wire (June 2020): https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200619005420/en/Bridgewater-Bancshares-Completes-Private-Placement-50.0-Million

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Served as issuer’s counsel for Bridgewater Bancshares in connection with its $63.2 million IPO. 

Media

• Barack Ferrazzano PR (March 2018): https://www.bfkn.com/newsroom-news-354
• Bridgewater PR (March 2018): https://bridgewaterbankmn.com/images/uploads/Bridgewater-Bancshares-Inc.-Announces-Launch-of-Initial-Public-Offering.pdf
• PR Newswire (March 2018): https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bridgewater-bancshares-inc-announces-closing-of-initial-public-offering-300615482.html

Acquisition Of First National Bank Of The Lakes

Served as legal advisor to Bridgewater Bank in its acquisition of First National Bank of the Lakes (HQ: Minnesota) valued at approximately $172 million. 

Media

• Barack Ferrazzano PR (May 2016): https://www.bfkn.com/newsroom-news-212
• S&P Global (May 2016): https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/podcasts/street-talk-episode-63
• Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (January 2016): https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/banking/2016/01/bridgewater-bank-buys-first-national-bank-of-lakes.html