NICOLET BANKSHARES INC 8-K

What Happened
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) filed a Form 8-K on January 20, 2026 announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 that contains the reported results. On the same date, Nicolet declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share.

Key Details

• Press release dated January 20, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) furnishes the quarter and year-end 2025 results.
• Quarterly cash dividend: $0.32 per common share; payable March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.
• The filing includes merger-related information: portions of the press release addressing the proposed merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. are the only items being filed under Rule 425 of the Securities Act.

Why It Matters

• Earnings disclosure gives investors updated performance data for Q4 and full-year 2025 (see the Exhibit 99.1 press release for the detailed numbers).
• The declared dividend is a concrete cash return and a near-term cash flow event for shareholders (payment March 16, 2026).
• The inclusion of merger-related material signals there is an active proposed transaction with MidWestOne; investors should review the press release and future filings for details and potential impact.