Mr. Chris Williams reports

CWB ANNOUNCES CONVERSION PRIVILEGE OF FIRST PREFERRED SHARES SERIES 5 AND SERIES 9

Canadian Western Bank does not intend to exercise its right to redeem all or any of its currently outstanding five million non-cumulative five-year rate reset first preferred shares, Series 5, on April 30, 2024. As a result, subject to certain conditions described in the prospectus supplement dated Feb. 3, 2014, relating to the issuance of the Series 5 preferred shares, the holders of the Series 5 preferred shares have the right, at their option, to convert any or all of their Series 5 preferred shares into an equal number of Canadian Western Bank's non-cumulative floating rate first preferred shares, Series 6, subject to certain conditions, on April 30, 2024. In accordance with the share conditions, a formal notice of the right to convert Series 5 preferred shares into Series 6 preferred shares will be sent to the registered holders of the Series 5 preferred shares. Holders of Series 5 preferred shares are not required to elect to convert all or any part of their Series 5 preferred shares into Series 6 preferred shares. Holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series 5 preferred shares into Series 6 preferred shares on April 30, 2024, will retain their Series 5 preferred shares, unless automatically converted in accordance with the conditions below.

The foregoing conversion right with respect to the Series 5 Preferred Shares is subject to the conditions that: (i) if, after April 15, 2024, CWB determines that there would be less than 500,000 Series 6 Preferred Shares outstanding on April 30, 2024, then no Series 5 Preferred Shares will be converted into Series 6 Preferred Shares, and (ii) alternatively, if, after April 15, 2024, CWB determines that there would be less than 500,000 Series 5 Preferred Shares outstanding on April 30, 2024, then all remaining Series 5 Preferred Shares will automatically be converted into an equal number of Series 6 Preferred Shares on April 30, 2024. In either case, CWB will give written notice to that effect to any registered holders of Series 5 Preferred Shares affected by the preceding minimums on or before April 23, 2024.

CWB today also announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem all or any of its currently outstanding 5,000,000 non-cumulative 5-year rate reset First Preferred Shares Series 9 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the "Series 9 Preferred Shares") (TSX: CWB.PR.D) on April 30, 2024. As a result, subject to certain conditions described in the prospectus supplement dated January 22, 2019 relating to the issuance of the Series 9 Preferred Shares (the "Series 9 Preferred Share Prospectus"), the holders of the Series 9 Preferred Shares have the right, at their option, to convert any or all of their Series 9 Preferred Shares into an equal number of CWB's non-cumulative floating rate First Preferred Shares Series 10 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (the "Series 10 Preferred Shares"), subject to certain conditions, on April 30, 2024. In accordance with the share conditions, a formal notice of the right to convert Series 9 Preferred Shares into Series 10 Preferred Shares will be sent to the registered holders of the Series 9 Preferred Shares. Holders of Series 9 Preferred Shares are not required to elect to convert all or any part of their Series 9 Preferred Shares into Series 10 Preferred Shares. Holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series 9 Preferred Shares into Series 10 Preferred Shares on April 30, 2024 will retain their Series 9 Preferred Shares, unless automatically converted in accordance with the conditions below.

The foregoing conversion right with respect to the Series 9 Preferred Shares is subject to the conditions that: (i) if, after April 15, 2024, CWB determines that there would be less than 500,000 Series 10 Preferred Shares outstanding on April 30, 2024, then no Series 9 Preferred Shares will be converted into Series 10 Preferred Shares, and (ii) alternatively, if, after April 15, 2024, CWB determines that there would be less than 500,000 Series 9 Preferred Shares outstanding on April 30, 2024, then all remaining Series 9 Preferred Shares will automatically be converted into an equal number of Series 10 Preferred Shares on April 30, 2024. In either case, CWB will give written notice to that effect to any registered holders of Series 9 Preferred Shares affected by the preceding minimums on or before April 23, 2024.

The dividend rate applicable to the Series 5 Preferred Shares and the Series 9 Preferred Shares for the 5-year period commencing on May 1, 2024, and ending on and including April 30, 2029, and the dividend rate applicable to the Series 6 Preferred Shares and the Series 10 Preferred Shares for the 3-month period commencing on May 1, 2024, and ending on and including July 31, 2024, will be determined and announced by way of a news release on April 1, 2024. CWB will also give written notice of these dividend rates to the registered holders of Series 5 Preferred Shares and the Series 9 Preferred Shares, as applicable.

Beneficial owners of Series 5 Preferred Shares and Series 9 Preferred Shares who wish to exercise their right of conversion should instruct their broker or other nominee to exercise such right before 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 15, 2024. Conversion inquiries should be directed to CWB's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Computershare, at 1-800-564-6253.

Subject to certain conditions described in the Series 5 Preferred Share Prospectus and the Series 9 Preferred Share Prospectus, CWB may redeem the Series 5 Preferred Shares and the Series 9 Preferred Shares, as applicable, in whole or in part, on April 30, 2029 and on April 30 every five years thereafter and may redeem the Series 6 Preferred Shares and the Series 10 Preferred Shares, as applicable, in whole or in part, after April 30, 2024.

The Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has conditionally approved the listing of the Series 6 Preferred Shares and the Series 10 Preferred Shares effective upon conversion. Listing of the Series 6 Preferred Shares is subject to CWB fulfilling all the listing requirements of the TSX and, upon approval, the Series 6 Preferred Shares will be listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "CWB.PR.E". Listing of the Series 10 Preferred Shares is subject to CWB fulfilling all the listing requirements of the TSX and, upon approval, the Series 10 Preferred Shares will be listed on the TSX under the trading symbol "CWB.PR.F".

About CWB Financial Group

CWB is the only full-service financial institution in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. We provide nationwide full-service business and personal banking, specialized financing, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services. Our teams deliver a uniquely proactive and differentiated level of service to clients in targeted industries where we have deep expertise. Clients choose CWB for our highly personalized service, specialized expertise, customized solutions and faster response times.

As a public company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), CWB trades under the symbols "CWB" (common shares), "CWB.PR.B" (Series 5 preferred shares) and "CWB.PR.D" (Series 9 preferred shares). We are firmly committed to the responsible creation of value for all our stakeholders and our approach to sustainability will support our continued success.