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KBRA Releases Surveillance Report for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 debt rating to BBB- from BBB, and the short-term deposit and debt ratings to K3 from K2. The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable.

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI

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Contacts

Brian Ropp, Managing Director
+1 301-969-3244
brian.ropp@kbra.com

Chris Pento, Associate
+1 646-731-1259
christopher.pento@kbra.com

Business Development
Justin Fuller, Senior Director
+1 646-731-1250
justin.fuller@kbra.com

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