What price per share is reported for Matthew J. Hayek’s NIC stock award?

The Form 4 reports a value of $139.63 per share for the 429-share award. This figure reflects the price per share used to value the restricted stock award granted as Matthew J. Hayek’s Board annual retainer on May 19, 2026.

NICOLET BANKSHARES (NASDAQ: NIC) director receives 429-share stock retainer award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hayek Matthew J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

NICOLET BANKSHARES INC director Matthew J. Hayek received a grant of 429 shares of Common Stock as compensation. The shares were granted as the Board annual retainer in the form of a restricted stock award that fully vested immediately as of May 19, 2026. After this award, Hayek directly owns 4,492 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hayek Matthew J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	429	$139.63	$60K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,492 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 429 shares Price per share: $139.63 per share Shares owned after grant: 4,492 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 429 shares Restricted stock award for Board annual retainer as of May 19, 2026

Price per share $139.63 per share Valuation of the 429-share restricted stock award

Shares owned after grant 4,492 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings following the award

Key Terms

restricted stock award, Board annual retainer, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock award financial

"granted as a restricted stock award with an immediate full vest of 429 shares"

A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.

Board annual retainer financial

"The Company paid Mr. Hayek the Board annual retainer, granted as a restricted stock award"

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/21/2026 - 01:41 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hayek Matthew J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O NICOLET NATIONAL BANK

111 N. WASHINGTON STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY

WISCONSIN

54301

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NICOLET BANKSHARES INC [ NIC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		429⁽¹⁾	A	$139.63	4,492	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Company paid Mr. Hayek the Board annual retainer, granted as a restricted stock award with an immediate full vest of 429 shares, as of May 19, 2026.

	/s/ H. Phillip Moore, Jr., as attorney-in-fact for Matthew J. Hayek	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NIC director Matthew J. Hayek report on Form 4?

Director Matthew J. Hayek reported receiving 429 shares of NICOLET BANKSHARES INC Common Stock. The shares were granted as his Board annual retainer, structured as a restricted stock award that fully vested immediately on May 19, 2026.

Was the NIC Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The NIC Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The 429 Common Stock shares were granted to Matthew J. Hayek as his Board annual retainer, issued as a restricted stock award with immediate full vesting.

How many NIC shares does Matthew J. Hayek hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this Form 4 transaction, Matthew J. Hayek directly holds 4,492 shares of NICOLET BANKSHARES INC Common Stock. This reflects his position following the 429-share restricted stock award granted as his Board annual retainer.

What is the vesting status of Matthew J. Hayek’s latest NIC stock award?

The latest NIC stock award to Matthew J. Hayek vested immediately. The company granted 429 shares as a restricted stock award for his Board annual retainer, with full vesting as of May 19, 2026, meaning no future vesting conditions remain.