Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) director defers fees for additional shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. director Robert Bruce Atwell increased his indirect holdings through deferred compensation. On May 19, 2026, he received a grant of 497.641 shares of Common Stock at $139.63 per share, credited to the Nicolet National Bank Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors. This reflects board and committee cash retainers he chose to defer into the plan. After this transaction, his indirect holdings in the plan totaled 1,066.087 shares, and his separate direct ownership stood at 34,483 shares of Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
ATWELL ROBERT BRUCE
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 497.641 | $139.63 | $69K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,066.087 shares (Indirect, by Nicolet National Bank Deferred Compensation Plan For Non-employee Directors);
Common Stock — 34,483 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted via deferred compensation: 497.641 shares
Reference price per share: $139.63 per share
Indirect holdings after transaction: 1,066.087 shares
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4 metrics
Shares granted via deferred compensation
497.641 shares
Common Stock grant on May 19, 2026
Reference price per share
$139.63 per share
Value used for deferred compensation credit
Indirect holdings after transaction
1,066.087 shares
Held via Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors
Direct holdings after transaction
34,483 shares
Common Stock held directly by Atwell
Key Terms
Deferred Compensation Plan, Non-employee Directors, Common Stock, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"deferred into the Nicolet National Bank Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
Non-employee Directors financial
"Nicolet National Bank Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors"
Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.
Common Stock financial
"he received a grant of 497.641 shares of Common Stock at $139.63 per share"
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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What did NIC director Robert Bruce Atwell report in this Form 4 filing?
Robert Bruce Atwell reported an acquisition of 497.641 Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) common shares via a deferred compensation plan. These shares represent deferred board and committee cash fees credited as stock units rather than paid in cash.