Hayek Matthew J 4

What Happened

• Matthew J. Hayek, a director of Nicolet Bankshares, was granted 429 shares of restricted common stock on May 19, 2026. The award is reported as an acquisition at a per-share value of $139.63, for a total value of $59,901. The grant was issued as the company's annual board retainer.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-05-19; Report filed: 2026-05-21 (timely filing).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A) — restricted stock award.
• Shares acquired: 429 at $139.63 per share; total reported value $59,901.
• Vesting/status: Per the filing footnote, the 429-share award vested in full immediately on the grant date.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided summary of the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Filed within the normal Form 4 timeframe (not marked late).

Context

• This was a compensation-related grant (board retainer), not an open-market purchase or sale; such awards compensate service and do not necessarily signal the insider’s market view. Because the award vested immediately, Hayek has full ownership of the shares rather than a future contingent interest.