Brookfield Bancshares to acquire NSTS Bancorp for $73.7M cash, $14.28/share

NSTS Bancorp, Inc.

• All-cash deal valued at ~$73.7M; NSTS stockholders get $14.28 per share.
• Transaction expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.
• North Shore Trust will continue operations under its existing name and charter as a Brookfield subsidiary.
• Stephen G. Lear to remain on North Shore's board after closing; one additional board member to be mutually agreed.
• Combined entity will have over $600M in assets and four branches in the Chicago MSA.

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