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Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWest One Financial Group
NICOLET BANKSHARES INC
- Nicolet issued ~6.6 million shares valued at $155.19 each to acquire MidWest One on Feb 13, 2026.
- Combined entity reports ~$15 billion in assets, ~$11 billion in loans, and ~$13 billion in deposits.
- Four former MidWest One directors (McCormick, Chaney, Godwin, Hayek) join eight existing Nicolet board members.
- MidWest One Bank will operate as a Nicolet division until a system conversion in August 2026.
- CEO Mike Daniels cites strong cultural fit and local decision-making as key to the merger.