Form 4: Nicolet Bankshares Executive Receives Restricted Stock Award

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


William M. Bohn, EVP of Wealth Management at Nicolet Bank, was granted 2,125 shares of restricted stock on November 19, 2024.

Summary

  • William M. Bohn, an Executive Vice President at Nicolet Bankshares, received 2,125 shares of restricted common stock on November 19, 2024.
  • The shares were awarded at a price of $109.82 per share.
  • These restricted shares will vest annually in five equal installments starting November 19, 2025, and will be fully vested by November 19, 2029.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Bohn directly owns 12,125 shares of Nicolet Bankshares common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document reflects a standard executive compensation practice, which is generally viewed positively for aligning management interests with shareholders. There are no negative implications.

Positives

  • The grant of restricted stock aligns the executive's interests with the long-term performance of the company.
  • The vesting schedule encourages continued service and contribution from the executive.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This type of stock award is a common practice in the financial industry to incentivize and retain key executives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Restricted stock awards are a standard form of compensation for executives in the banking and financial services industry.
  • Vesting schedules of 3-5 years are typical to ensure long-term alignment with company performance.
  • Many comparable regional banks use similar equity-based compensation plans to attract and retain talent.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The stock award aligns the executive's interests with shareholders, potentially leading to better long-term performance.
  • The vesting schedule encourages the executive's continued service, which benefits the company and its stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/19/2024Date of the restricted stock award.
11/21/2024Date the Form 4 was signed.
11/19/2025First vesting date of the restricted stock.
11/19/2029Final vesting date of the restricted stock.

Keywords

restricted stock, stock award, executive compensation, Nicolet Bankshares, insider transaction, vesting

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