Cover
Cover - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Feb. 27, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 001-37700 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | NICOLET BANKSHARES, INC | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WI | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0871001 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 111 North Washington Street | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Green Bay | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | WI | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 54301 | ||
City Area Code | 920 | ||
Local Phone Number | 430-1400 | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | NIC | ||
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | true | ||
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] | false | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 873 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 14,904,370 | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001174850 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | Portions of the Proxy Statement (the “2024 Proxy Statement”) for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 20, 2024, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Audit Information [Abstract] | |
Auditor Name | FORVIS, LLP |
Auditor Location | Springfield, Missouri |
Auditor Firm ID | 686 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Assets | |||
Cash and due from banks | $ 129,898,000 | $ 121,211,000 | |
Interest-earning deposits | 361,533,000 | 33,512,000 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | [1] | 491,431,000 | 154,723,000 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 6,374,000 | 12,518,000 | |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 802,573,000 | 917,618,000 | |
Securities held to maturity (“HTM”), at amortized cost | 0 | 679,128,000 | |
Other investments | 57,560,000 | 65,286,000 | |
Loans held for sale | 4,160,000 | 1,482,000 | |
Loans | 6,353,942,000 | 6,180,499,000 | |
Allowance for credit losses - loans (“ACL-Loans”) | (63,610,000) | (61,829,000) | |
Loans, net | 6,290,332,000 | 6,118,670,000 | |
Premises and equipment, net | 118,756,000 | 108,956,000 | |
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) | 169,392,000 | 165,137,000 | |
Goodwill and other intangibles, net | 394,366,000 | 402,438,000 | |
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | 133,734,000 | 138,013,000 | |
Total assets | 8,468,678,000 | 8,763,969,000 | |
Liabilities: | |||
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | 1,958,709,000 | 2,361,816,000 | |
Interest-bearing deposits | 5,239,091,000 | 4,817,105,000 | |
Total deposits | 7,197,800,000 | 7,178,921,000 | |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 317,000,000 | |
Long-term borrowings | 166,930,000 | 225,342,000 | |
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | 64,941,000 | 70,177,000 | |
Total liabilities | 7,429,671,000 | 7,791,440,000 | |
Stockholders’ Equity: | |||
Common stock | 149,000 | 147,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 633,770,000 | 621,988,000 | |
Retained earnings | 458,261,000 | 407,864,000 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (53,173,000) | (57,470,000) | |
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,039,007,000 | 972,529,000 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 8,468,678,000 | $ 8,763,969,000 | |
Preferred shares authorized (no par value) (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | |
Preferred shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 | |
Preferred shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 | |
Common shares authorized (par value $0.01 per share) (in shares) | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | |
Common shares outstanding (in shares) | 14,894,209 | 14,690,614 | |
Common shares issued (in shares) | 14,951,367 | 14,764,104 | |
[1]Cash and cash equivalents at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 did not include any restricted cash. At December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents included restricted cash of $1.9 million pledged as collateral on interest rate swaps and no reserve balance was required with the Federal Reserve. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Consolidated Statements of Inco
Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Interest income: | |||
Loans, including loan fees | $ 341,155 | $ 243,680 | $ 156,559 |
Investment securities: | |||
Taxable | 18,182 | 21,383 | 9,934 |
Tax-exempt | 6,031 | 4,418 | 2,157 |
Other interest income | 17,494 | 4,437 | 2,909 |
Total interest income | 382,862 | 273,918 | 171,559 |
Interest expense: | |||
Deposits | 125,824 | 21,752 | 10,448 |
Short-term borrowings | 4,794 | 3,246 | 1 |
Long-term borrowings | 10,728 | 8,959 | 3,155 |
Total interest expense | 141,346 | 33,957 | 13,604 |
Net interest income | 241,516 | 239,961 | 157,955 |
Provision for credit losses | 4,990 | 11,500 | 14,900 |
Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 236,526 | 228,461 | 143,055 |
Noninterest income: | |||
Mortgage income, net | 7,164 | 8,497 | 22,155 |
BOLI income | 4,524 | 3,818 | 2,380 |
Deferred compensation plan asset market valuations | 1,937 | (2,040) | 609 |
LSR income, net | 4,425 | (1,366) | 0 |
Asset gains (losses), net | (32,808) | 3,130 | 4,181 |
Other income | 8,016 | 7,264 | 3,936 |
Total noninterest income | 35,972 | 57,920 | 67,364 |
Noninterest expense: | |||
Personnel | 99,109 | 88,713 | 70,618 |
Occupancy, equipment and office | 36,222 | 29,722 | 21,058 |
Business development and marketing | 7,790 | 8,472 | 5,403 |
Data processing | 19,892 | 14,518 | 11,990 |
Intangibles amortization | 8,072 | 6,616 | 3,494 |
FDIC assessments | 3,999 | 1,920 | 2,035 |
Merger-related expense | 189 | 1,664 | 5,651 |
Other expense | 10,593 | 9,019 | 9,048 |
Total noninterest expense | 185,866 | 160,644 | 129,297 |
Income before income tax expense | 86,632 | 125,737 | 81,122 |
Income tax expense | 25,116 | 31,477 | 20,470 |
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
Earnings per common share: | |||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 4.17 | $ 6.78 | $ 5.65 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 4.08 | $ 6.56 | $ 5.44 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Basic (in shares) | 14,742,675 | 13,909,299 | 10,735,605 |
Diluted (in shares) | 15,070,579 | 14,374,931 | 11,144,866 |
Wealth management fee income | |||
Noninterest income: | |||
Fees and commissions | $ 23,747 | $ 20,870 | $ 19,917 |
Service charges on deposit accounts | |||
Noninterest income: | |||
Fees and commissions | 5,976 | 6,104 | 5,023 |
Card interchange income | |||
Noninterest income: | |||
Fees and commissions | $ 12,991 | $ 11,643 | $ 9,163 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities AFS: | |||
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) | 23,233 | (83,219) | (13,495) |
Net realized (gains) losses included in income | 3,313 | 244 | 283 |
Reclassification adjustment for securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale | (20,434) | 0 | 0 |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (1,815) | 22,403 | 3,567 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 4,297 | (60,572) | (9,645) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ 65,813 | $ 33,688 | $ 51,007 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | County Bancorp, Inc. | Mackinac Financial Corporation | Common Stock | Common Stock County Bancorp, Inc. | Common Stock Mackinac Financial Corporation | Additional Paid-In Capital | Additional Paid-In Capital County Bancorp, Inc. | Additional Paid-In Capital Mackinac Financial Corporation | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | $ 539,189 | $ 100 | $ 273,390 | $ 252,952 | $ 12,747 | ||||||
Comprehensive income: | |||||||||||
Net income | 60,652 | 60,652 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (9,645) | (9,645) | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 7,307 | 7,307 | |||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net | 1,837 | 1 | 1,836 | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock in acquisitions, net of capitalized issuance costs | $ 175,155 | $ 179,434 | $ 24 | $ 23 | $ 175,131 | $ 179,411 | |||||
Issuance of common stock | 545 | 545 | |||||||||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (62,583) | (8) | (62,575) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | 891,891 | 140 | 575,045 | 313,604 | 3,102 | ||||||
Net income | 94,260 | 94,260 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (60,572) | (60,572) | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 7,016 | 7,016 | |||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net | 2,531 | 1 | 2,530 | ||||||||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | 98,149 | 13 | 98,136 | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock | 751 | 751 | |||||||||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (61,497) | (7) | (61,490) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | 972,529 | 147 | 621,988 | 407,864 | (57,470) | ||||||
Net income | 61,516 | 61,516 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 4,297 | 4,297 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 6,438 | 6,438 | |||||||||
Cash dividends on common stock | (11,119) | (11,119) | |||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net | 6,023 | 3 | 6,020 | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock | 844 | 844 | |||||||||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (1,521) | (1) | (1,520) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity | $ 1,039,007 | $ 149 | $ 633,770 | $ 458,261 | $ (53,173) |
Consolidated Statements of Ch_2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Cash dividends on common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.75 | |
County Bancorp, Inc. | ||
Common stock issued, capitalized Issuance costs | $ 397 | |
Mackinac Financial Corporation | ||
Common stock issued, capitalized Issuance costs | $ 392 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 18,403 | 21,930 | 13,857 | |||
Provision for credit losses | 4,990 | 11,500 | 14,900 | |||
Provision for deferred taxes | 3,027 | (12,907) | 6,332 | |||
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | (4,411) | (3,701) | (2,380) | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 6,438 | 7,016 | 7,307 | |||
Assets (gains) losses, net | 32,808 | (3,130) | (4,181) | |||
Gain on sale of loans held for sale, net | (4,546) | (4,888) | (20,468) | |||
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale | 147,906 | 208,296 | 650,573 | |||
Origination of loans held for sale | (147,578) | (200,770) | (619,431) | |||
Net change in accrued interest receivable and other assets | (5,343) | 73 | (10,531) | |||
Net change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities | (5,236) | (283) | 1,024 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 107,974 | 117,396 | 97,654 | |||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||
Net (increase) decrease in certificates of deposit in other banks | 6,144 | 9,411 | 10,968 | |||
Purchases of securities AFS | (59,734) | (8,623) | (299,746) | |||
Purchases of securities HTM | 0 | (56,479) | (569,910) | |||
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS | 65,749 | 28,438 | 42,973 | |||
Proceeds from sales of securities HTM | 460,051 | 0 | 0 | |||
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, and maturities of securities AFS | 285,407 | 104,063 | 167,024 | |||
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, and maturities of securities HTM | 2,915 | 28,306 | 0 | |||
Net (increase) decrease in loans | (168,801) | (731,904) | (76,427) | |||
Purchases of other investments | (13,465) | (24,999) | (13,432) | |||
Proceeds from sales of other investments | 18,941 | 13,138 | 10,203 | |||
Net (increase) decrease in premises and equipment | (18,202) | (12,234) | (12,791) | |||
Net (increase) decrease in other real estate | 12,151 | 13,150 | 2,743 | |||
Proceeds from redemption of BOLI | 306 | 1,757 | 0 | |||
Net cash (paid) received in branch sale | 0 | 147,833 | 0 | |||
Net cash (paid) received in business combination | 0 | (28,221) | ||||
Net cash (paid) received in business combination | 367,797 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 591,462 | (516,364) | (370,598) | |||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in deposits | 19,045 | (147,520) | 210,375 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings | (317,000) | 184,134 | 0 | |||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 0 | 0 | 103,953 | |||
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (59,000) | (20,000) | (187,961) | |||
Capitalized issuance costs, net | 0 | 0 | (789) | |||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (1,521) | (61,497) | (62,583) | |||
Cash dividends paid on common stock | (11,119) | 0 | 0 | |||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 6,867 | 3,282 | 2,382 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (362,728) | (41,601) | 65,377 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 336,708 | (440,569) | (207,567) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents: | ||||||
Beginning cash and cash equivalents | 154,723 | [1] | 595,292 | [1] | 802,859 | |
Ending cash and cash equivalents | [1] | 491,431 | 154,723 | 595,292 | ||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | 138,012 | 37,433 | 10,882 | |||
Cash paid for taxes | 23,015 | 33,560 | 24,341 | |||
Transfer of securities from HTM to AFS | 178,391 | 0 | 0 | |||
Transfer of loans and bank premises to other real estate owned | 985 | 612 | 8,177 | |||
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights | 1,540 | 2,327 | 0 | |||
Acquisitions: | ||||||
Fair value of assets acquired | 0 | 1,121,000 | 2,968,000 | |||
Fair value of liabilities assumed | 0 | 1,034,000 | 2,666,000 | |||
Net assets acquired | 0 | 87,000 | 302,000 | |||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | $ 0 | $ 98,149 | $ 355,378 | |||
[1]Cash and cash equivalents at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 did not include any restricted cash. At December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents included restricted cash of $1.9 million pledged as collateral on interest rate swaps and no reserve balance was required with the Federal Reserve. |
Consolidated Statements of Ca_2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] | |||
Restricted cash pledged as collateral | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,900,000 |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFIC
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Banking Activities and Subsidiaries : Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nicolet”) was incorporated on April 5, 2000, to serve as the holding company and sole shareholder of Nicolet National Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank opened for business on November 1, 2000. Since its opening in late 2000, Nicolet has supplemented its organic growth with branch purchase and acquisition transactions. At December 31, 2023, the Company had three wholly owned subsidiaries, the Bank, Nicolet Advisory Services, LLC (“Nicolet Advisory”), and Nicolet Insurance Services, LLC (“Nicolet Insurance”). The consolidated income of the Company is derived principally from the Bank, which conducts lending (primarily commercial and agricultural-based loans, as well as residential and consumer loans) and deposit gathering (including other banking- and deposit-related products and services, such as ATMs, safe deposit boxes, check cashing, wires, and debit cards) to businesses, consumers and governmental units principally in its trade area of Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, trust services, brokerage services (delivered through the Bank and Nicolet Advisory), and the support to deliver, fund and manage all such banking and wealth management services to its customer base. At December 31, 2023, the Bank wholly owns an investment subsidiary based in Nevada, a subsidiary that provides a web-based investment management platform for financial advisor trades and related activity, and an entity that owns the building in which Nicolet is headquartered, Nicolet Joint Ventures, LLC (the “JV”). Nicolet Advisory is a registered investment advisor subsidiary that provides brokerage and investment advisory services to customers. Nicolet Insurance, acquired in 2021, was formed to facilitate the delivery of a crop insurance product associated with Nicolet’s agricultural lending. Principles of Consolidation : The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and conform to general practices within the banking industry. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Results of operations of companies purchased, if any, are included from the date of acquisition. Because the Company is not the primary beneficiary, the consolidated financial statements exclude the following wholly-owned variable interest entities: Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust, Baylake Capital Trust II, First Menasha Bancshares Statutory Trust I, First Menasha Bancshares Statutory Trust II, County Bancorp Statutory Trust II, County Bancorp Statutory Trust III, and Fox River Valley Trust I. Operating Segment : The Bank represents the primary operating segment (as discussed above). While the chief operating decision makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, and evaluate costs, balance sheet positions and quality, all such products, services and activities are directly or indirectly related to the business of community banking, with no regular, formal or material segment delineations. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis, and accordingly, all the financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. Use of Estimates : In preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the disclosures provided. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term include the fair value of securities available for sale, the determination of the allowance for credit losses, acquisitions accounting, goodwill, and income taxes. Business Combinations : The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). The Company recognizes the full fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and immediately expenses transaction costs. If the amount of consideration exceeds the fair value of assets purchased less the fair value of liabilities assumed, goodwill is recorded. Alternatively, if the amount by which the fair value of assets purchased exceeds the fair value of liabilities assumed and consideration paid, a gain (“bargain purchase gain”) is recorded. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of an acquisition as information relative to closing date fair values becomes available. Results of operations of the acquired business are included in the statements of income from the effective date of the acquisition. Cash and Cash Equivalents : For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits in other banks with original maturities of less than 90 days, and federal funds sold. The Bank maintains amounts in due from banks which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. Management monitors these correspondent relationships, and the Bank has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Securities Available for Sale : Securities are classified as AFS on the consolidated balance sheets at the time of purchase and include those securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as AFS would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Company’s assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities classified as AFS are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of related deferred income taxes, reported as increases or decreases in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains or losses on sales of securities AFS (using the specific identification method) are included in the consolidated statements of income under asset gains (losses), net. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the related securities using the effective interest method. Management evaluates securities AFS in unrealized loss positions on a quarterly basis to determine whether the decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis (impairment) is due to credit-related factors or noncredit-related factors. In making this evaluation, management considers the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Any impairment that is not credit-related is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of related deferred income taxes. Credit-related impairment is recognized as an allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on the balance sheet based on the amount by which the amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value, with a corresponding charge to net income. Both the ACL and charge to net income may be reversed if conditions change. However, if the Company intends to sell an impaired AFS security or more likely than not will be required to sell such a security before recovering its amortized cost basis, the entire impairment must be recognized in net income with a corresponding adjustment to the security’s amortized cost basis rather than through the establishment of an ACL. Securities Held to Maturity : Securities are classified as HTM on the consolidated balance sheets at the time of purchase and include those securities that the Company has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. HTM securities are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the related securities using the effective interest method. Management evaluates securities HTM on a quarterly basis to determine whether an ACL is necessary. In making this determination, management considers the facts and circumstances of the underlying investment securities. The ACL for HTM securities, if deemed necessary, evaluates expected credit losses on HTM securities by security type, aggregated by similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information as adjusted for current conditions and supportable forecasts. Other Investments : Other investments include equity securities with readily determinable fair values, “restricted” equity securities, and private company securities. As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank System and the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) System, the Bank is required to maintain an investment in the capital stock of these entities. These equity securities are “restricted” in that they can only be sold back to the respective institutions or another member institution at par. Therefore, they are less liquid than other exchange traded equity securities. As no ready market exists for these stocks, and they have no quoted market value, these investments are carried at cost. Also included are investments in other private companies that do not have quoted market prices, which are carried at cost less impairment charges, if any. Management’s evaluation of these other investments for impairment includes consideration of the financial condition and other available relevant information of the issuer. Loans Held for Sale : Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value as determined on an aggregate basis and generally consist of current production of certain fixed-rate residential first lien mortgages. The amount by which cost exceeds fair value is recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings. Changes, if any, in the valuation allowance are included in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no valuation allowance was necessary. Loans held for sale may be sold servicing retained or servicing released, and are generally sold without recourse. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold with servicing retained is reduced by the amount allocated to the servicing right at the time of sale. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans held for sale are included in earnings in mortgage income, net. Loans – Originated : Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are carried at their amortized cost basis, which is the unpaid principal amount outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, and any direct principal charge-off. The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of loans and report such accrued interest as part of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance using the simple interest method. The accrual of interest income on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the borrower’s ability to meet payment of interest or principal when due. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal, though may be placed in such status earlier based on the circumstances. Loans past due 90 days or more may continue on accrual only when they are well secured and / or in process of collection or renewal. When interest accrual is discontinued, all previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed against current period interest income. Except in very limited circumstances, cash collections on nonaccrual loans are credited to the loan receivable balance and no interest income is recognized on those loans until the principal balance is paid in full. Accrual of interest may be resumed when the customer is current on all principal and interest payments and has been paying on a timely basis for a sustained period of time. A description of each segment of the loan portfolio, including the corresponding credit risk, is included below. Commercial and industrial loans consist primarily of commercial loans to small and mid-sized businesses within a diverse range of industries (manufacturing, wholesaling, paper, packaging, food production and processing, retail, service, and businesses supporting the general building industry). These loans are made for a wide variety of general corporate purposes, including working capital, equipment, and business expansion loans, with varying terms based upon the underlying purpose of the loan. Commercial and industrial loans are based primarily on the historical and projected cash flow of the underlying borrower, and secondarily on any underlying assets pledged by the borrower. The credit risk related to commercial and industrial loans is largely influenced by general economic conditions and the resulting impact on a borrower’s operations, or on the value of underlying collateral, if any. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial condition on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Commercial bankers utilize SBA programs, where appropriate, as Nicolet is a preferred SBA lender. Owner-occupied CRE loans primarily consist of loans within a diverse range of industries secured by business real estate that is occupied by borrowers who operate their businesses out of the underlying collateral and who may also have commercial and industrial loans. The credit risk related to owner-occupied CRE loans is largely influenced by general economic conditions and the resulting impact on a borrower’s operations, or on the value of underlying collateral. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial performance on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Agricultural loans consist of loans secured by farmland and the related farming operations, primarily within the dairy industry. These loans support short-term needs (planting crops or buying feed), as well as longer term needs (fund cattle, equipment or real estate purchases and improvements) of our agricultural customers. The credit risk related to agricultural loans is largely influenced by the agricultural economy, including market prices for the cost of feed and the price of milk, and / or the underlying value of the farmland. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, regular personal contact with our agricultural customers, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial condition on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Agricultural bankers utilize FSA programs, where appropriate, as Nicolet is a preferred FSA lender. The CRE investment loan classification primarily includes commercial-based mortgage loans that are secured by non-owner occupied, nonfarm / nonresidential real estate properties, and multi-family residential properties. Lending in this segment is focused on loans that are secured by commercial income-producing properties as opposed to speculative real estate development. The credit risk related to CRE investment loans is influenced by the cash flows of the properties, including vacancy experience, credit capacity of the tenants occupying the real estate, and general economic conditions, all of which may impact the borrower’s operations or the value of underlying collateral. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, regularly reviewing the borrower’s financial condition, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the principals. Construction and land development loans provide financing for the development of commercial income properties, multi-family residential development, and land designated for future development. The credit risk on construction loans depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost of construction. Nicolet controls the credit risk on these types of loans by making loans in familiar markets, reviewing the merits of individual projects, controlling loan structure, and monitoring the progress of projects through the analysis of construction advances. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial soundness and relationships on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the principals. Residential real estate includes residential first mortgage loans and residential junior mortgage loans (home equity lines and term loans secured by junior mortgage liens). Residential real estate also includes residential construction loans. As part of its management of originating residential mortgage loans, Nicolet generally sells the majority of its long-term, fixed-rate residential first mortgage loans in the secondary market with the servicing rights retained, and retains the adjustable-rate mortgage loans in its loan portfolio. The Company may also retain a portion of the long-term, fixed rate residential mortgage loans that do not conform with secondary market standards, but do meet other specific underwriting guidelines. Credit risk for residential real estate loans largely depends upon factors affecting the borrower’s ability to repay as well as general economic trends. Residential real estate loan underwriting is subject to specific regulations, and Nicolet typically underwrites these loans to conform with those widely accepted standards. Residential real estate loans typically have longer terms and higher balances with lower yields, but generally carry lower risks of default. Retail loans include predominantly credit cards and other personal installment loans to individuals within Nicolet’s market areas. Retail loans are centrally underwritten utilizing the borrower’s financial history and information on the underlying collateral. Retail loans typically have shorter terms and lower balances with higher yields, but generally carry higher risks of default. Collection of these loans depends on the borrower’s financial stability, and is more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Loans – Acquired : Loans purchased in acquisition transactions are acquired loans, and are recorded at their estimated fair value on the acquisition date. Acquired loans that have evidence of more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At acquisition, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for PCD loans. This initial allowance for credit losses is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair value to establish the initial amortized cost basis of the PCD loans. Any difference between the unpaid principal balance of PCD loans and the amortized cost basis is considered to relate to noncredit factors, resulting in a discount or premium that is amortized to interest income. For acquired loans not deemed PCD loans at acquisition, the difference between the initial fair value mark and the unpaid principal balance are recognized in interest income over the estimated life of the loans. In addition, an initial allowance for expected credit losses is estimated and recorded as provision expense at the acquisition date. The subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for all acquired loans is the same as the subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for originated loans. Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans : The ACL-Loans represents management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the lifetime of the loan based on loans in the Company’s loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The Company estimates the ACL-Loans based on the amortized cost basis of the underlying loan and has made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the loan’s amortized cost basis and the related measurement of the ACL-Loans. Estimating the amount of the ACL-Loans is a function of a number of factors, including but not limited to changes in the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, trends in past due and nonaccrual loans, and the level of potential problem loans, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. Actual credit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the ACL-Loans. Loans are charged-off when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ACL-Loans. A provision for credit losses, which is a charge against income, is recorded to bring the ACL-Loans to a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate to absorb expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The Company uses the current expected credit loss model (“CECL”) to estimate the ACL-Loans. This model considers historical loss rates and other qualitative adjustments, as well as a forward-looking component that considers reasonable and supportable forecasts over the expected life of each loan. To develop the ACL-Loans estimate under the CECL model, the Company segments the loan portfolio into loan pools based on loan type and similar credit risk elements; performs an individual evaluation of PCD and other credit-deteriorated loans; calculates the historical loss rates for the segmented loan pools; applies the loss rates over the calculated life of the pooled loans; adjusts for forecasted macro-level economic conditions; and determines qualitative adjustments based on factors and conditions unique to Nicolet’s portfolio. To assess the overall appropriateness of the ACL-Loans, management applies an allocation methodology which focuses on evaluation of qualitative and environmental factors, including but not limited to: evaluation of facts and issues related to specific loans; management’s ongoing review and grading of the loan portfolio; consideration of historical loan loss and delinquency experience on each portfolio segment; trends in past due and nonaccrual loans; the risk characteristics of the various loan segments; changes in the size and character of the loan portfolio; concentrations of loans to specific borrowers or industries; existing economic conditions; the fair value of underlying collateral; and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect expected credit losses. Assessing these numerous factors involves significant judgment. Management allocates the ACL-Loans by pools of risk within each loan portfolio segment. The allocation methodology consists of the following components. First, a specific reserve is established for individually evaluated PCD and other credit-deteriorated loans, which management defines as nonaccrual credit relationships over $250,000, collateral dependent loans, and other loans with evidence of credit deterioration. The specific reserve in the ACL-Loans for these credit deteriorated loans is equal to the aggregate collateral or discounted cash flow shortfall. Next, management allocates the ACL-Loans with historical loss rates by loan segment. The loss factors are measured on a quarterly basis and applied to each loan segment based on current loan balances and projected for their expected remaining life. Management also allocates the ACL-Loans using the qualitative and environmental factors mentioned above. Consideration is given to those current qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses at the evaluation date to differ from the historical loss experience of each loan segment. Lastly, management considers reasonable and supportable forecasts to assess the collectability of future cash flows. Allocations to the ACL-Loans may be made for specific loans but the entire ACL-Loans is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off or for which an actual loss is realized. The allowance analysis is reviewed by the Board on a quarterly basis in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. Credit-Related Financial Instruments : In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, financial standby letters of credit, and performance standby letters of credit. Financial standby letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being drawn on when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and the third party, while performance standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they are funded. Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments : In addition to the ACL-Loans, the Company has established an allowance for unfunded commitments, included in accrued interest payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, representing expected credit losses over the contractual period for which the Company is exposed to credit risk resulting from a contractual obligation to extend credit. The ACL-Unfunded Commitments is maintained at a level that management believes is sufficient to absorb losses arising from unfunded loan commitments, and is determined quarterly based on methodology similar to the methodology for determining the ACL-Loans. Transfers of Financial Assets : Transfers of financial assets, primarily in loan participation activities, are accounted for as sales only when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of the right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity or the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return assets. Premises and Equipment : Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Premises and equipment from acquisitions were recorded at estimated fair value on the respective dates of acquisition. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the terms of the related leases. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment generally range as follows: Building and improvements 25 – 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 – 15 years Furniture and equipment 3 – 10 years Operating Leases : The Company accounts for its operating leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases , which requires lessees to record almost all leases on the balance sheet as a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability. The operating lease ROU asset represents the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term (included in accrued interest receivable and other assets accrued interest payable and other liabilities Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) : OREO acquired through partial or total satisfaction of loans or bank facilities no longer in use are carried at fair value less estimated costs to sell. Any write-down in the carrying value of loans or vacated bank premises at the time of transfer to OREO is charged to the ACL-Loans or to write-down of assets, respectively. OREO properties acquired in conjunction with acquisition transactions were recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Any subsequent write-downs to reflect current fair value, as well as gains or losses on disposition and revenues and expenses incurred to hold and maintain such properties, are treated as period costs. Goodwill and Other Intangibles : Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis or more frequently if certain events or circumstances occur. Other intangibles include core deposit intangibles (which represent the value of acquired customer core deposit bases) and customer list intangibles. The core deposit intangibles have an estimated finite life, are amortized on an accelerated basis over a 10-year period, and are subject to periodic impairment evaluation. The customer list intangibles have finite lives, are amortized on a straight-line basis to expense over their initial weighted average life of approximately 12 years as of acquisition, and are subject to periodic impairment evaluation. Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its intangible assets to determine if any impairment has occurred, in which case an impairment charge would be recorded as an expense in the period of impairment, or whether changes in circumstances have occurred that would require a revision to the remaining useful life which would impact expense prospectively. In making such determination, management evaluates whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist, as well as the performance, on an undiscounted basis, of the underlying operations or assets which give rise to the intangible. Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”) : The Company sells originated residential mortgages into the secondary market and retains the right to service the loans sold. A mortgage servicing right asset (liability) is capitalized upon sale of such loans with the offsetting effect recorded as a gain (loss) on sale of loans in earnings (included in mortgage income, net), representing the then-current estimated fair value of future net cash flows expected to be realized for performing the servicing activities. MSRs when purchased (including MSRs purchased in acquisitions) are initially recorded at their then-estimated fair value. As the Company has not elected to measure any class of servicing assets under the fair value method, the Company utilizes the amortization method. MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, with the amortization charged to earnings (included in mortgage income, net). MSRs are carried at the lower of initial capitalized amount, net of accumulated amortization, or estimated fair value, and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Mortgage loan servicing fee income is typically based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal and is recorded as income when earned (included in mortgage income, net with less material late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing). At each reporting date, the MSR asset is assessed for impairment based on the estimated fair value, which considers the estimated prepayment speeds and stratifications based on the risk characteristics of the underlying loans serviced (predominantly loan type and note interest rate). The value of MSRs is adversely affected when mortgage interest rates decline and mortgage loan prepayments increase. A valuation allowance is established through a charge to earnings (included in mortgage income, net) to the extent the amortized cost of the MSRs exceeds the estimated fair value by stratification. If it is later determined that all or a portion of the tempo |
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
ACQUISITIONS | ACQUISITIONS Completed Acquisitions: Charter Bankshares, Inc. (“Charter”): On August 26, 2022, Nicolet completed its merger with Charter, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 29, 2022, at which time Charter merged with and into Nicolet, and Charter Bank, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of Charter, was merged with and into the Bank. In the merger, Nicolet issued approximately 1.26 million shares of common stock for stock consideration of $98 million and cash consideration of $39 million, or a total purchase price of $137 million. With the Charter merger, Nicolet expanded into Western Wisconsin and Minnesota. A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Charter transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from Charter Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 10 $ — $ 10 Investment securities 218 — 218 Loans 848 (21) 827 ACL-Loans (9) 7 (2) Premises and equipment 9 1 10 BOLI 29 — 29 Core deposit intangible — 19 19 Other assets 5 5 10 Total assets $ 1,110 $ 11 $ 1,121 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 869 $ 1 $ 870 Borrowings 161 — 161 Other liabilities 3 — 3 Total liabilities $ 1,033 $ 1 $ 1,034 Net assets acquired $ 87 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 1,262,360 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 98 Cash consideration paid 39 Total purchase price $ 137 Goodwill $ 50 The Company purchased loans through the acquisition of Charter for which there was, at the date of acquisition, more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination (purchased credit deteriorated loans or “PCD” loans). The carrying amount of these loans at acquisition was as follows. (In thousands) August 26, 2022 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 24,031 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 1,709 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 25,740 The Company accounted for the Charter acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting, and thus, the financial position and results of operations of Charter prior to the consummation date were not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The accounting required assets purchased and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The estimated fair value was determined with the assistance of third party valuations, appraisals, and third party advisors. Goodwill arising as a result of the Charter acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. County Bancorp, Inc. (“County”): On December 3, 2021, Nicolet completed its merger with County, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 22, 2021, at which time County merged with and into Nicolet, and Investors Community Bank, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of County, was merged with and into the Bank. In the merger, Nicolet issued approximately 2.4 million shares of common stock for stock consideration of $176 million and cash consideration of $48 million, or a total purchase price of $224 million. With the County merger, Nicolet became the premier agriculture lender throughout Wisconsin. A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the County transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from County Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 20 $ — $ 20 Investment securities 301 (1) 300 Loans 1,015 (1) 1,014 ACL-Loans (11) 8 (3) Premises and equipment 21 (4) 17 BOLI 33 — 33 Core deposit intangible — 7 7 Loan servicing rights 20 — 20 Other assets 6 (2) 4 Total assets $ 1,405 $ 7 $ 1,412 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 1,027 $ 3 $ 1,030 Borrowings 218 1 219 Other liabilities 8 — 8 Total liabilities $ 1,253 $ 4 $ 1,257 Net assets acquired $ 155 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 2,366,243 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 176 Cash consideration paid 48 Total purchase price $ 224 Write-off prior investment in County (1) Goodwill $ 70 The Company purchased loans through the acquisition of County for which there was, at the date of acquisition, more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination (PCD loans). The carrying amount of these loans at acquisition was as follows. (In thousands) December 3, 2021 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 64,720 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 3,490 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 68,210 The Company accounted for the County acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting, and thus, the financial position and results of operations of County prior to the consummation date were not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The accounting required assets purchased and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The estimated fair value was determined with the assistance of third party valuations, appraisals, and third party advisors. Goodwill arising as a result of the County acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. Mackinac Financial Corporation (“Mackinac”): On September 3, 2021, Nicolet completed its merger with Mackinac, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 12, 2021, at which time Mackinac merged with and into Nicolet, and mBank, the wholly owned bank subsidiary of Mackinac, was merged with and into the Bank. In the merger, Nicolet issued approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock for stock consideration of $180 million and cash consideration of $49 million, for a total purchase price of $229 million. With the Mackinac merger, Nicolet expanded into Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and added to Nicolet’s presence in upper northeastern Wisconsin. A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Mackinac transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from Mackinac Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 448 $ — $ 448 Investment securities 104 — 104 Loans 930 10 940 ACL-Loans (6) 4 (2) Premises and equipment 24 (3) 21 BOLI 16 — 16 Goodwill 20 (20) — Other intangibles 4 3 7 Other assets 25 (3) 22 Total assets $ 1,565 $ (9) $ 1,556 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 1,365 $ 1 $ 1,366 Borrowings 28 1 29 Other liabilities 13 1 14 Total liabilities $ 1,406 $ 3 $ 1,409 Net assets acquired $ 147 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 2,337,230 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 180 Cash consideration paid 49 Total purchase price $ 229 Write-off prior investment in Mackinac (2) Goodwill $ 84 The Company purchased loans through the acquisition of Mackinac for which there was, at the date of acquisition, more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination (PCD loans). The carrying amount of these loans at acquisition was as follows. (In thousands) September 3, 2021 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 10,605 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 1,896 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 12,501 The Company accounted for the Mackinac acquisition under the acquisition method of accounting, and thus, the financial position and results of operations of Mackinac prior to the consummation date were not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The accounting required assets purchased and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The estimated fair value was determined with the assistance of third party valuations, appraisals, and third party advisors. Goodwill arising as a result of the Mackinac acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes. Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Information: The following unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only, and gives effect to the acquisitions of County and Mackinac as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2021, the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results of operations the companies would have had if the acquisitions had occurred before such periods or the future results of operations that the companies will experience as a result of the mergers. The pro forma information, although helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of the combined company under one set of assumptions, does not reflect the benefits of expected cost savings, opportunities to earn additional revenue, the impact of restructuring and merger-related expenses, or other factors that may result as a consequence of the mergers and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future results. Years Ended (In thousands, except per share data) December 31, 2021 Total revenue, net of interest expense $ 320,307 Net income $ 87,860 Diluted earnings per common share $ 5.91 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENT
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS | SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS Securities Securities are classified as AFS or HTM on the consolidated balance sheets at the time of purchase. AFS securities include those securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity, and are carried at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. HTM securities include those securities which the Company has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, and are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 15,988 $ — $ 1,865 $ 14,123 U.S. government agency securities 7,430 — 46 7,384 State, county and municipals 360,496 651 26,325 334,822 Mortgage-backed securities 388,378 1,437 37,193 352,622 Corporate debt securities 102,895 26 9,299 93,622 Total securities AFS $ 875,187 $ 2,114 $ 74,728 $ 802,573 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 192,116 $ — $ 8,286 $ 183,830 U.S. government agency securities 2,133 — 33 2,100 State, county and municipals 433,733 123 35,668 398,188 Mortgage-backed securities 227,650 10 26,728 200,932 Corporate debt securities 140,712 3 8,147 132,568 Total securities AFS $ 996,344 $ 136 $ 78,862 $ 917,618 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ 497,648 $ — $ 35,722 $ 461,926 U.S. government agency securities 8,744 46 — 8,790 State, county and municipals 34,874 — 3,349 31,525 Mortgage-backed securities 137,862 — 16,751 121,111 Total securities HTM $ 679,128 $ 46 $ 55,822 $ 623,352 On March 7, 2023, Nicolet executed the sale of $500 million (par value) U.S. Treasury held to maturity securities for a pre-tax loss of $37.7 million or an after-tax loss of $28 million. Proceeds from the sale were used to reduce existing FHLB borrowings with the remainder held in investable cash. As a result of the sale of securities previously classified as held to maturity, the remaining unsold portfolio of held to maturity securities was reclassified to available for sale with a carrying value of approximately $157 million (at the time of reclassification). The unrealized loss on this portfolio of $20 million (at the time of reclassification) increased the balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss $15 million, net of the deferred tax effect, and is subject to future market changes. Proceeds and realized gains / losses from the sale of securities AFS were as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Securities AFS: Gross gains $ 268 $ 28 $ 5 Gross losses (3,581) (272) (288) Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net $ (3,313) $ (244) $ (283) Proceeds from sales of securities AFS * $ 65,749 $ 28,438 $ 42,973 Securities HTM: Gross gains $ — $ — $ — Gross losses (37,723) — — Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net $ (37,723) $ — $ — Proceeds from sales of securities HTM $ 460,051 $ — $ — * Includes proceeds of $21 million recognized on the sale of securities AFS upon acquisition of Charter in August 2022 for which no gain or loss was recognized in the income statement as the investment securities were marked to fair value through purchase accounting. All mortgage-backed securities included in the securities portfolio were issued by U.S. government agencies and corporations. Securities with a fair value of $364 million and $883 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and borrowings, as applicable, and for liquidity or other purposes as required by regulation. Accrued interest on securities totaled $5 million and $6 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The following tables present gross unrealized losses and the related estimated fair value of investment securities for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. December 31, 2023 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 14,123 $ 1,865 $ 14,123 $ 1,865 1 U.S. government agency securities 4,621 31 1,793 15 6,414 46 10 State, county and municipals 29,336 330 257,916 25,995 287,252 26,325 528 Mortgage-backed securities 6 — 291,124 37,193 291,130 37,193 433 Corporate debt securities — — 85,265 9,299 85,265 9,299 59 Total $ 33,963 $ 361 $ 650,221 $ 74,367 $ 684,184 $ 74,728 1,031 December 31, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 448 $ 14 $ 183,382 $ 8,272 $ 183,830 $ 8,286 9 U.S. government agency securities 2,083 32 17 1 2,100 33 9 State, county and municipals 277,546 18,041 86,569 17,627 364,115 35,668 812 Mortgage-backed securities 102,108 11,320 95,614 15,408 197,722 26,728 376 Corporate debt securities 114,887 6,186 12,938 1,961 127,825 8,147 90 Total $ 497,072 $ 35,593 $ 378,520 $ 43,269 $ 875,592 $ 78,862 1,296 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 461,926 $ 35,722 $ 461,926 $ 35,722 6 State, county and municipals 17,591 1,594 11,654 1,755 29,245 3,349 58 Mortgage-backed securities 68,108 8,029 53,003 8,722 121,111 16,751 106 Total $ 85,699 $ 9,623 $ 526,583 $ 46,199 $ 612,282 $ 55,822 170 During first quarter 2023, the Company recognized provision expense of $2.3 million related to the expected credit loss on a bank subordinated debt investment (acquired in an acquisition), and immediately charged-off the full investment. The Company does not consider its remaining securities AFS with unrealized losses to be attributable to credit-related factors, as the unrealized losses in each category have occurred as a result of changes in noncredit-related factors such as changes in interest rates, market spreads and market conditions subsequent to purchase, not credit deterioration. Furthermore, the Company does not have the intent to sell any of these securities AFS and believes that it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell any such securities before a recovery of cost. As of December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, no allowance for credit losses on securities AFS was recognized. The Company evaluated the securities HTM and determined no allowance for credit losses was necessary at December 31, 2022. The U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agency securities are guaranteed by the U.S. government. For the state, county and municipal securities, management considered issuer bond ratings, historical loss rates by bond ratings, whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments per the contractual terms of the investment securities, internal forecasts, and whether or not such investment securities provide insurance, other credit enhancement, or are pre-refunded by the issuers. For the mortgage-backed securities, all such securities were issued by U.S. government agencies and corporations, which are currently explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government and have a long history of no credit losses. The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; as this is particularly inherent in mortgage-backed securities, these securities are not included in the maturity categories below. As of December 31, 2023 Securities AFS (in thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 55,132 $ 54,675 Due in one year through five years 117,392 109,079 Due after five years through ten years 208,859 186,493 Due after ten years 105,426 99,704 486,809 449,951 Mortgage-backed securities 388,378 352,622 Total $ 875,187 $ 802,573 Other Investments Other investments include “restricted” equity securities, equity securities with readily determinable fair values, and private company securities. The carrying value of other investments are summarized as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Federal Reserve Bank stock $ 33,087 $ 32,219 FHLB stock 9,674 18,625 Equity securities with readily determinable fair values 4,240 4,376 Other investments 10,559 10,066 Total other investments $ 57,560 $ 65,286 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSE
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES, AND CREDIT QUALITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY | LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY Loans : The loan composition was as follows. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Commercial & industrial $ 1,284,009 20 % $ 1,304,819 21 % Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) 956,594 15 954,599 15 Agricultural 1,161,531 18 1,088,607 18 Commercial 3,402,134 53 3,348,025 54 CRE investment 1,142,251 18 1,149,949 19 Construction & land development 310,110 5 318,600 5 Commercial real estate 1,452,361 23 1,468,549 24 Commercial-based loans 4,854,495 76 4,816,574 78 Residential construction 75,726 1 114,392 2 Residential first mortgage 1,167,109 19 1,016,935 16 Residential junior mortgage 200,884 3 177,332 3 Residential real estate 1,443,719 23 1,308,659 21 Retail & other 55,728 1 55,266 1 Retail-based loans 1,499,447 24 1,363,925 22 Loans 6,353,942 100 % 6,180,499 100 % Less ACL-Loans 63,610 61,829 Loans, net $ 6,290,332 $ 6,118,670 ACL-Loans to loans 1.00 % 1.00 % Accrued interest on loans totaled $19 million and $15 million at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and is included in accrued interest receivable and other assets Allowance for Credit Losses-Loans : The majority of the Company’s loans, commitments, and letters of credit have been granted to customers in the Company’s market area. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, the credit risk in the loan portfolio is largely influenced by general economic conditions and trends of the counties and markets in which the debtors operate, and the resulting impact on the operations of borrowers or on the value of underlying collateral, if any. A roll forward of the allowance for credit losses - loans was as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 61,829 $ 49,672 $ 32,173 ACL on PCD loans acquired — 1,937 5,159 Provision for credit losses 2,650 10,950 12,500 Charge-offs (1,653) (1,033) (513) Recoveries 784 303 353 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (869) (730) (160) Ending balance $ 63,610 $ 61,829 $ 49,672 The following table presents the balance and activity in the ACL-Loans by portfolio segment. Year Ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Commercial Owner- Agricultural CRE Construction & land Residential Residential Residential Retail Total ACL-Loans Beginning balance $ 16,350 $ 9,138 $ 9,762 $ 12,744 $ 2,572 $ 1,412 $ 6,976 $ 1,846 $ 1,029 $ 61,829 Provision (1,205) 470 2,930 (51) (132) (496) 346 347 441 2,650 Charge-offs (440) (773) (66) — — — (5) (96) (273) (1,653) Recoveries 520 247 3 — — — 3 1 10 784 Net (charge-offs) recoveries 80 (526) (63) — — — (2) (95) (263) (869) Ending balance $ 15,225 $ 9,082 $ 12,629 $ 12,693 $ 2,440 $ 916 $ 7,320 $ 2,098 $ 1,207 $ 63,610 As % of ACL-Loans 24 % 14 % 20 % 20 % 4 % — % 12 % 4 % 2 % 100 % For comparison purposes, the following table presents the balance and activity in the ACL-Loans by portfolio segment for the prior year-end period. Year Ended December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Commercial Owner- Agricultural CRE Construction & land Residential Residential Residential Retail Total ACL-Loans Beginning balance $ 12,613 $ 7,222 $ 9,547 $ 8,462 $ 1,812 $ 900 $ 6,844 $ 1,340 $ 932 $ 49,672 ACL on PCD loans 1,408 384 — 38 2 — 93 12 — 1,937 Provision 2,415 2,087 215 4,075 758 512 96 493 299 10,950 Charge-offs (190) (555) — — — — (65) — (223) (1,033) Recoveries 104 — — 169 — — 8 1 21 303 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (86) (555) — 169 — — (57) 1 (202) (730) Ending balance $ 16,350 $ 9,138 $ 9,762 $ 12,744 $ 2,572 $ 1,412 $ 6,976 $ 1,846 $ 1,029 $ 61,829 As % of ACL-Loans 26 % 15 % 16 % 21 % 4 % 2 % 11 % 3 % 2 % 100 % Allowance for Credit Losses-Unfunded Commitments : In addition to the ACL-Loans, the Company has established an ACL-Unfunded Commitments of $3.0 million at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, classified in accrued interest payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Provision for Credit Losses : The provision for credit losses is determined by the Company as the amount to be added to the ACL loss accounts for various types of financial instruments (including loans, investment securities, and off-balance sheet credit exposures) after net charge-offs have been deducted to bring the ACL to a level that, in management’s judgment, is necessary to absorb expected credit losses over the lives of the respective financial instruments. The following table presents the components of the provision for credit losses. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Provision for credit losses on: Loans $ 2,650 $ 10,950 $ 12,500 Unfunded commitments — 550 2,400 Investment securities 2,340 — — Total provision for credit losses $ 4,990 $ 11,500 $ 14,900 Collateral Dependent Loans : A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when, based upon management’s assessment, the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. For collateral dependent loans, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the balance sheet date, with consideration for estimated selling costs if satisfaction of the loan depends on the sale of the collateral. The following table presents collateral dependent loans by portfolio segment and collateral type, including those loans with and without a related allowance allocation. December 31, 2023 Collateral Type (in thousands) Real Estate Other Business Assets Total Without an Allowance With an Allowance Allowance Allocation Commercial & industrial $ — $ 2,576 $ 2,576 $ 2,164 $ 412 $ 196 Owner-occupied CRE 3,614 — 3,614 3,465 149 24 Agricultural 6,931 5,219 12,150 7,261 4,889 117 CRE investment 1,261 — 1,261 871 390 18 Construction & land development — — — — — — Residential construction — — — — — — Residential first mortgage 674 — 674 674 — — Residential junior mortgage — — — — — — Retail & other — — — — — — Total loans $ 12,480 $ 7,795 $ 20,275 $ 14,435 $ 5,840 $ 355 December 31, 2022 Collateral Type (in thousands) Real Estate Other Business Assets Total Without an Allowance With an Allowance Allowance Allocation Commercial & industrial $ — $ 3,475 $ 3,475 $ 1,927 $ 1,548 $ 595 Owner-occupied CRE 4,907 — 4,907 4,699 208 53 Agricultural 13,758 6,458 20,216 14,358 5,858 261 CRE investment 2,713 — 2,713 979 1,734 212 Construction & land development 670 — 670 670 — — Residential construction — — — — — — Residential first mortgage 91 — 91 91 — — Residential junior mortgage — — — — — — Retail & other — — — — — — Total loans $ 22,139 $ 9,933 $ 32,072 $ 22,724 $ 9,348 $ 1,121 Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans : The following tables present past due loans by portfolio segment. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) 30-89 Days Past 90 Days & Over Current Total Commercial & industrial $ 540 $ 4,046 $ 1,279,423 $ 1,284,009 Owner-occupied CRE 2,123 4,399 950,072 956,594 Agricultural 12 12,185 1,149,334 1,161,531 CRE investment 3,060 1,453 1,137,738 1,142,251 Construction & land development 171 161 309,778 310,110 Residential construction — — 75,726 75,726 Residential first mortgage 2,663 4,059 1,160,387 1,167,109 Residential junior mortgage 547 150 200,187 200,884 Retail & other 327 172 55,229 55,728 Total loans $ 9,443 $ 26,625 $ 6,317,874 $ 6,353,942 Percent of total loans 0.1 % 0.4 % 99.5 % 100.0 % December 31, 2022 (in thousands) 30-89 Days Past 90 Days & Over Current Total Commercial & industrial $ 210 $ 3,328 $ 1,301,281 $ 1,304,819 Owner-occupied CRE 833 5,647 948,119 954,599 Agricultural 20 20,416 1,068,171 1,088,607 CRE investment — 3,832 1,146,117 1,149,949 Construction & land development — 771 317,829 318,600 Residential construction — — 114,392 114,392 Residential first mortgage 3,628 3,780 1,009,527 1,016,935 Residential junior mortgage 236 224 176,872 177,332 Retail & other 261 82 54,923 55,266 Total loans $ 5,188 $ 38,080 $ 6,137,231 $ 6,180,499 Percent of total loans 0.1 % 0.6 % 99.3 % 100.0 % The following table presents nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment. The nonaccrual loans without a related allowance for credit losses have been reflected in the collateral dependent loans table above. Total Nonaccrual Loans (in thousands) December 31, 2023 % to Total December 31, 2022 % to Total Commercial & industrial $ 4,046 15 % $ 3,328 9 % Owner-occupied CRE 4,399 16 5,647 15 Agricultural 12,185 46 20,416 53 CRE investment 1,453 5 3,832 10 Construction & land development 161 1 771 2 Residential construction — — — — Residential first mortgage 4,059 15 3,780 10 Residential junior mortgage 150 1 224 1 Retail & other 172 1 82 — Nonaccrual loans $ 26,625 100 % $ 38,080 100 % Percent of total loans 0.4 % 0.6 % Credit Quality Information : The following tables present total loans by risk categories and year of origination. Acquired loans have been included based upon the actual origination date. December 31, 2023 Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Revolving Revolving to Term TOTAL Commercial & industrial Grades 1-4 $ 223,515 $ 234,193 $ 171,555 $ 66,026 $ 49,054 $ 81,272 $ 359,284 $ — $ 1,184,899 Grade 5 3,252 13,656 7,516 3,388 5,074 7,020 18,753 — 58,659 Grade 6 — 562 502 187 3 1,009 10,974 — 13,237 Grade 7 5,742 3,702 2,655 2,409 1,769 9,244 1,693 — 27,214 Total $ 232,509 $ 252,113 $ 182,228 $ 72,010 $ 55,900 $ 98,545 $ 390,704 $ — $ 1,284,009 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ (89) $ (114) $ — $ — $ (222) $ (15) $ — $ (440) Owner-occupied CRE Grades 1-4 $ 114,704 $ 156,723 $ 181,128 $ 91,038 $ 85,430 $ 247,730 $ 4,181 $ — $ 880,934 Grade 5 5,416 4,024 7,858 5,092 3,994 27,585 52 — 54,021 Grade 6 — — 3,905 — 1,531 12 — — 5,448 Grade 7 — 1,304 1,071 6,988 338 6,340 150 — 16,191 Total $ 120,120 $ 162,051 $ 193,962 $ 103,118 $ 91,293 $ 281,667 $ 4,383 $ — $ 956,594 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (773) $ — $ — $ (773) Agricultural Grades 1-4 $ 120,200 $ 274,491 $ 134,706 $ 78,944 $ 22,985 $ 139,212 $ 277,170 $ — $ 1,047,708 Grade 5 6,345 11,975 5,718 703 394 33,658 15,522 — 74,315 Grade 6 — 130 1,017 — 51 2,256 194 — 3,648 Grade 7 2,519 6,691 5,360 428 1,679 12,098 7,085 — 35,860 Total $ 129,064 $ 293,287 $ 146,801 $ 80,075 $ 25,109 $ 187,224 $ 299,971 $ — $ 1,161,531 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (66) $ — $ — $ (66) CRE investment Grades 1-4 $ 30,720 $ 194,442 $ 256,765 $ 169,078 $ 113,510 $ 283,339 $ 11,146 $ — $ 1,059,000 Grade 5 2,790 7,746 17,899 9,857 11,232 23,108 49 — 72,681 Grade 6 — — — — — 1,340 65 — 1,405 Grade 7 — 51 21 — 1,034 8,059 — — 9,165 Total $ 33,510 $ 202,239 $ 274,685 $ 178,935 $ 125,776 $ 315,846 $ 11,260 $ — $ 1,142,251 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Construction & land development Grades 1-4 $ 51,253 $ 149,155 $ 64,761 $ 9,441 $ 4,939 $ 22,548 $ 2,883 $ — $ 304,980 Grade 5 — 23 3,044 1,264 504 88 — — 4,923 Grade 7 46 — — — — 86 75 — 207 Total $ 51,299 $ 149,178 $ 67,805 $ 10,705 $ 5,443 $ 22,722 $ 2,958 $ — $ 310,110 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential construction Grades 1-4 $ 57,033 $ 13,035 $ 3,316 $ 1,118 $ 130 $ 1,094 $ — $ — $ 75,726 Total $ 57,033 $ 13,035 $ 3,316 $ 1,118 $ 130 $ 1,094 $ — $ — $ 75,726 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential first mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 164,917 $ 389,246 $ 247,957 $ 130,857 $ 56,223 $ 162,424 $ 887 $ 2 $ 1,152,513 Grade 5 — 1,286 1,088 1,250 2,239 2,913 — — 8,776 Grade 7 28 392 616 388 1,117 3,279 — — 5,820 Total $ 164,945 $ 390,924 $ 249,661 $ 132,495 $ 59,579 $ 168,616 $ 887 $ 2 $ 1,167,109 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (5) $ — $ — $ (5) Residential junior mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 14,020 $ 7,277 $ 4,053 $ 4,187 $ 2,753 $ 3,909 $ 157,960 $ 6,342 $ 200,501 Grade 7 31 31 202 — — 27 92 — 383 Total $ 14,051 $ 7,308 $ 4,255 $ 4,187 $ 2,753 $ 3,936 $ 158,052 $ 6,342 $ 200,884 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (96) $ — $ — $ (96) Retail & other Grades 1-4 $ 8,207 $ 8,107 $ 5,345 $ 2,434 $ 1,689 $ 3,869 $ 25,891 $ — $ 55,542 Grade 5 — — 38 — — — — — 38 Grade 7 31 — 25 8 19 65 — — 148 Total $ 8,238 $ 8,107 $ 5,408 $ 2,442 $ 1,708 $ 3,934 $ 25,891 $ — $ 55,728 Current period gross charge-offs $ (7) $ (1) $ — $ (1) $ — $ (52) $ (212) $ — $ (273) Total loans $ 810,769 $ 1,478,242 $ 1,128,121 $ 585,085 $ 367,691 $ 1,083,584 $ 894,106 $ 6,344 $ 6,353,942 December 31, 2022 Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (in thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Revolving to Term TOTAL Commercial & industrial Grades 1-4 $ 317,394 $ 226,065 $ 101,374 $ 68,884 $ 50,189 $ 77,589 $ 360,978 $ — $ 1,202,473 Grade 5 9,938 5,902 10,811 1,530 3,986 4,562 20,617 — 57,346 Grade 6 1,459 2,283 629 511 402 11,653 14,047 — 30,984 Grade 7 556 293 3,211 2,990 775 1,070 5,121 — 14,016 Total $ 329,347 $ 234,543 $ 116,025 $ 73,915 $ 55,352 $ 94,874 $ 400,763 $ — $ 1,304,819 Current period gross charge-offs $ (38) $ (41) $ (2) $ — $ (109) $ — $ — $ — $ (190) Owner-occupied CRE Grades 1-4 $ 151,391 $ 190,313 $ 105,156 $ 100,606 $ 91,479 $ 252,574 $ 6,734 $ — $ 898,253 Grade 5 5,241 3,192 4,287 2,163 4,791 14,632 348 — 34,654 Grade 6 — — 763 2,361 — 877 — — 4,001 Grade 7 227 706 6,344 616 — 9,798 — — 17,691 Total $ 156,859 $ 194,211 $ 116,550 $ 105,746 $ 96,270 $ 277,881 $ 7,082 $ — $ 954,599 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (555) $ — $ — $ (555) Agricultural Grades 1-4 $ 275,208 $ 145,272 $ 85,413 $ 25,463 $ 19,687 $ 130,849 $ 249,033 $ — $ 930,925 Grade 5 13,295 18,178 2,694 1,992 517 43,927 21,199 — 101,802 Grade 6 115 1,457 28 33 — 5,258 429 — 7,320 Grade 7 7,165 2,632 720 1,977 4,611 19,948 11,507 — 48,560 Total $ 295,783 $ 167,539 $ 88,855 $ 29,465 $ 24,815 $ 199,982 $ 282,168 $ — $ 1,088,607 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — CRE investment Grades 1-4 $ 205,930 $ 229,252 $ 192,527 $ 134,301 $ 79,649 $ 248,595 $ 11,383 $ — $ 1,101,637 Grade 5 567 1,649 3,578 4,266 3,086 24,897 — — 38,043 Grade 6 — — — 1,170 2,396 2,483 206 — 6,255 Grade 7 — — 121 299 245 3,140 209 — 4,014 Total $ 206,497 $ 230,901 $ 196,226 $ 140,036 $ 85,376 $ 279,115 $ 11,798 $ — $ 1,149,949 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Construction & land development Grades 1-4 $ 104,804 $ 140,727 $ 12,188 $ 9,747 $ 23,811 $ 13,138 $ 13,235 $ — $ 317,650 Grade 5 37 — — 14 — 95 — — 146 Grade 7 33 — — — — 771 — — 804 Total $ 104,874 $ 140,727 $ 12,188 $ 9,761 $ 23,811 $ 14,004 $ 13,235 $ — $ 318,600 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential construction Grades 1-4 $ 92,417 $ 16,774 $ 966 $ 123 $ 336 $ 229 $ 3,547 $ — $ 114,392 Total $ 92,417 $ 16,774 $ 966 $ 123 $ 336 $ 229 $ 3,547 $ — $ 114,392 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential first mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 318,628 $ 272,011 $ 147,857 $ 68,975 $ 31,208 $ 162,153 $ 2,080 $ 3 $ 1,002,915 Grade 5 1,494 758 997 1,803 2,272 465 — — 7,789 Grade 6 — — — 711 — — — — 711 Grade 7 154 329 188 349 197 4,303 — — 5,520 Total $ 320,276 $ 273,098 $ 149,042 $ 71,838 $ 33,677 $ 166,921 $ 2,080 $ 3 $ 1,016,935 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (65) $ — $ — $ (65) Residential junior mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 10,119 $ 4,580 $ 5,207 $ 3,151 $ 1,573 $ 3,409 $ 142,784 $ 5,762 $ 176,585 Grade 5 — — — — — 143 165 — 308 Grade 7 — 206 — — — 24 209 — 439 Total $ 10,119 $ 4,786 $ 5,207 $ 3,151 $ 1,573 $ 3,576 $ 143,158 $ 5,762 $ 177,332 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Retail & other Grades 1-4 $ 12,318 $ 8,957 $ 4,221 $ 3,188 $ 1,035 $ 24,950 $ 492 $ — $ 55,161 Grade 5 — 23 — — — — — — 23 Grade 7 — 23 22 2 30 5 — — 82 Total $ 12,318 $ 9,003 $ 4,243 $ 3,190 $ 1,065 $ 24,955 $ 492 $ — $ 55,266 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ (1) $ (6) $ (1) $ — $ — $ (215) $ — $ (223) Total loans $ 1,528,490 $ 1,271,582 $ 689,302 $ 437,225 $ 322,275 $ 1,061,537 $ 864,323 $ 5,765 $ 6,180,499 An internal loan review function rates loans using a grading system based on different risk categories. Loans with a Substandard grade are considered to have a greater risk of loss and may be assigned allocations for loss based on specific review of the weaknesses observed in the individual credits. Such loans are monitored by the loan review function to help ensure early identification of any deterioration. A description of the loan risk categories used by the Company follows. Grades 1-4, Pass : Credits exhibit adequate cash flows, appropriate management and financial ratios within industry norms and/or are supported by sufficient collateral. Some credits in these rating categories may require a need for monitoring but elements of concern are not severe enough to warrant an elevated rating. Grade 5, Watch : Credits with this rating are adequately secured and performing but are being monitored due to the presence of various short-term weaknesses which may include unexpected, short-term adverse financial performance, managerial problems, potential impact of a decline in the entire industry or local economy and delinquency issues. Loans to individuals or loans supported by guarantors with marginal net worth or collateral may be included in this rating category. Grade 6, Special Mention : Credits with this rating have potential weaknesses that, without the Company’s attention and correction may result in deterioration of repayment prospects. These assets are considered Criticized Assets. Potential weaknesses may include adverse financial trends for the borrower or industry, repeated lack of compliance with Company requests, increasing debt to net worth, serious management conditions and decreasing cash flow. Grade 7, Substandard : Assets with this rating are characterized by the distinct possibility the Company will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected. All foreclosures, liquidations, and nonaccrual loans are considered to be categorized in this rating, regardless of collateral sufficiency. Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty: On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2022-02, which eliminated the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors and enhanced the disclosure requirements for certain loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The following table presents the amortized cost of loans that were both experiencing financial difficulty and were modified during the year ended December 31, 2023, aggregated by portfolio segment and type of modification. (in thousands) Payment Delay Term Extension Interest Rate Reduction Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction Total % of Total Loans Commercial & industrial $ 412 $ — $ 85 $ — $ 497 0.04 % Owner-occupied CRE — — — — — — % Agricultural 105 — — — 105 0.01 % CRE investment — — — — — — % Construction & land development — — — — — — % Residential first mortgage — — — — — — % Total $ 517 $ — $ 85 $ — $ 602 0.01 % The loans presented in the table above have had more than insignificant payment delays (which the Company has defined as payment delays in excess of three months). These modified loans are closely monitored by the Company to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts, and such loans generally remain in nonaccrual status pending a sustained period of performance in accordance with the modified terms. As of December 31, 2023, there were no loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the current period and subsequently defaulted, and there were no commitments to lend additional funds to such debtors. Troubled Debt Restructuring Disclosures Prior to Adoption of ASU 2022-02 : As of December 31, 2022, the Company had restructured loans totaling $18 million, with a pre-modification balance of $24 million, all of which were also reflected as nonaccrual loans. There were no restructured loans modified during 2022 that subsequently defaulted, and there were no commitments to lend additional funds to such debtors. |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT | PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT Premises and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, is summarized as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Land $ 18,015 $ 14,841 Land improvements 5,461 5,361 Building and improvements 99,664 89,630 Leasehold improvements 7,228 7,079 Furniture and equipment 38,838 35,717 169,206 152,628 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 50,450 43,672 Premises and equipment, net $ 118,756 $ 108,956 Depreciation and amortization expense was $8.2 million in 2023, $7.6 million in 2022, and $5.0 million in 2021. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for facilities, certain of which provide for rental adjustments based upon increases in cost of living adjustments and other indices. Rent expense under leases totaled $2.6 million in 2023, $2.2 million in 2022, and $1.3 million in 2021. Nicolet leases space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain bank branch facilities with remaining lease terms of 1 to 10 years. Certain lease arrangements contain extension options which typically range from 5 to 10 years at the then fair market rental rates. The lease asset and liability considers renewal options when they are reasonably certain of being exercised. A summary of net lease cost and selected other information related to operating leases was as follows. Years Ended ($ in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Net lease cost: Operating lease cost $ 2,004 $ 1,778 $ 1,018 Variable lease cost 631 448 234 Net lease cost $ 2,635 $ 2,226 $ 1,252 Selected other operating lease information: Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 5.8 5.4 6.3 Weighted average discount rate 2.7 % 2.3 % 1.5 % The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities. Years Ending December 31, (in thousands) 2024 $ 2,486 2025 2,176 2026 1,994 2027 1,831 2028 1,312 Thereafter 1,842 Total future minimum lease payments 11,641 Less: amount representing interest (315) Present value of net future minimum lease payments $ 11,326 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its goodwill and other intangibles for potential impairment. In making such determination, management evaluates whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist, as well as the overall financial performance of the Company and the performance of the underlying operations or assets which give rise to the intangible. Management also regularly monitors economic factors for potential impairment indications on the value of our franchise, stability of deposits, and wealth client base, underlying our goodwill and other intangibles. Management concluded no impairment was indicated for 2023 or 2022. A summary of goodwill and other intangibles was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Goodwill $ 367,387 $ 367,387 Core deposit intangibles 25,112 32,701 Customer list intangibles 1,867 2,350 Other intangibles 26,979 35,051 Goodwill and other intangibles, net $ 394,366 $ 402,438 Goodwill : Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis or more frequently if certain events or circumstances occur. During 2022, goodwill increased due to the acquisition of Charter. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Goodwill: Goodwill at beginning of year $ 367,387 $ 317,189 Acquisitions — 49,970 Purchase accounting adjustment — 228 Goodwill at end of year $ 367,387 $ 367,387 Other intangibles : Other intangible assets, consisting of core deposit intangibles and customer list intangibles, are amortized over their estimated finite lives. During 2022, core deposit intangibles increased due to the acquisition of Charter. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Core deposit intangibles: Gross carrying amount $ 60,724 $ 60,724 Accumulated amortization (35,612) (28,023) Net book value $ 25,112 $ 32,701 Additions during the period $ — $ 19,364 Amortization during the period $ 7,589 $ 6,108 Customer list intangibles: Gross carrying amount $ 5,523 $ 5,523 Accumulated amortization (3,656) (3,173) Net book value $ 1,867 $ 2,350 Amortization during the period $ 483 $ 508 Mortgage servicing rights : A summary of the changes in the MSR asset was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 MSR asset: MSR asset at beginning of year $ 13,080 $ 13,636 Capitalized MSR 1,540 2,327 Amortization during the period (2,965) (2,883) MSR asset at end of year $ 11,655 $ 13,080 Valuation allowance at beginning of year $ (500) $ (1,200) Reversals 500 700 Valuation allowance at end of year $ — $ (500) MSR asset, net $ 11,655 $ 12,580 Fair value of MSR asset at end of period $ 16,810 $ 17,215 Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ 1,609,395 $ 1,637,109 Net book value of MSR asset to loans serviced for others 0.72 % 0.77 % The Company periodically evaluates its mortgage servicing rights asset for impairment. At each reporting date, impairment is assessed based on estimated fair value using estimated prepayment speeds of the underlying mortgage loans serviced and stratification based on the risk characteristics of the underlying loans (predominantly loan type and note interest rate). Loan servicing rights : The Company acquired an agricultural LSR asset in December 2021 which will be amortized over the estimated remaining loan service period. The Company does not expect to add new loans to this servicing portfolio. A summary of the changes in the LSR asset was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 LSR asset: LSR asset at beginning of year $ 11,039 $ 20,055 Amortization during the period (2,208) (9,016) LSR asset at end of year $ 8,831 $ 11,039 Agricultural loans serviced for others $ 492,137 $ 538,392 The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets and servicing assets. The projections are based on existing asset balances, the current interest rate environment and prepayment speeds as of December 31, 2023. The actual amortization expense the Company recognizes in any given period may be significantly different depending upon acquisition or sale activities, changes in interest rates, prepayment speeds, market conditions, regulatory requirements and events or circumstances that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. (in thousands) Core deposit Customer list MSR asset LSR asset Years Ending December 31, 2024 $ 6,298 $ 449 $ 2,704 $ 1,962 2025 5,161 449 2,037 1,717 2026 3,983 249 1,495 1,472 2027 3,218 166 1,495 1,227 2028 2,622 166 1,494 981 Thereafter 3,830 388 2,430 1,472 Total $ 25,112 $ 1,867 $ 11,655 $ 8,831 |
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Real Estate [Abstract] | |
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED | OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED A summary of OREO, which is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated was as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of period $ 1,975 $ 11,955 Transfer in loans at net realizable value 985 183 Transfer in former bank branch properties at net realizable value — 25 Sales proceeds (1,933) (13,150) Net gain from sales 421 3,206 Write-downs (181) (244) Balance at end of period $ 1,267 $ 1,975 |
DEPOSITS
DEPOSITS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deposits [Abstract] | |
DEPOSITS | DEPOSITS The deposit composition was as follows. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Noninterest-bearing demand $ 1,958,709 27 % $ 2,361,816 33 % Interest-bearing demand 1,055,520 15 % 1,279,850 18 % Money market 1,891,287 26 % 1,707,619 24 % Savings 768,401 11 % 931,417 13 % Time 1,523,883 21 % 898,219 12 % Total deposits $ 7,197,800 100 % $ 7,178,921 100 % At December 31, 2023, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows. Years Ending December 31, (in thousands) 2024 $ 1,171,328 2025 311,446 2026 19,455 2027 14,860 2028 6,684 Thereafter 110 Total time deposits $ 1,523,883 |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS | SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS Short-Term Borrowings: Short-term borrowings include any borrowing with an original contractual maturity of one year or less. The Company did not have any short-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2023, while at December 31, 2022, short-term borrowings included $317 million of short-term FHLB advances, comprised of $117 million due in January 2023 at a weighted average rate of 4.29% and $200 million due in September 2023 at a weighted average rate of 4.30%. Long-Term Borrowings: Long-term borrowings include any borrowing with an original contractual maturity greater than one year. The components of long-term borrowings were as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 FHLB advances $ 5,000 $ 33,000 Junior subordinated debentures 40,552 39,720 Subordinated notes 121,378 152,622 Total long-term borrowings $ 166,930 $ 225,342 FHLB Advances : The FHLB advances bear fixed rates, require interest-only monthly payments, and have maturity dates through March 2025. The weighted average rate of the FHLB advances was 1.55% and 1.09% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on qualifying residential first and junior mortgage loans which had a pledged balance of $807 million and $665 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In addition, $34 million of investments (municipal securities) were pledged to the FHLB at December 31, 2023, compared to $500 million of investments (U.S. Treasury securities) at December 31, 2022. The following table shows the maturity schedule of the FHLB advances as of December 31, 2023. Maturing in: (in thousands) 2024 $ — 2025 5,000 2026 — 2027 — 2028 — Thereafter — $ 5,000 Junior Subordinated Debentures : Each of the junior subordinated debentures was issued to an underlying statutory trust (the “statutory trusts”), which issued trust preferred securities and common securities and used the proceeds from the issuance of the common and the trust preferred securities to purchase the junior subordinated debentures of the Company. The debentures represent the sole asset of the statutory trusts. All of the common securities of the statutory trusts are owned by the Company. The statutory trusts are not included in the consolidated financial statements. The net effect of all the documents entered into with respect to the trust preferred securities is that the Company, through payments on its debentures, is liable for the distributions and other payments required on the trust preferred securities. Interest on all debentures is current. Any applicable discounts (initially recorded to carry an acquired debenture at its then estimated fair value) are being accreted to interest expense over the remaining life of the debenture. All the junior subordinated debentures are currently callable and may be redeemed in part or in full, at par, plus any accrued but unpaid interest. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, $39 million and $38 million, respectively, of trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital. Subordinated Notes (the “Notes”) : In July 2021, the Company completed the private placement of $100 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due in 2031, with a fixed annual rate of 3.125% for the first five years, and will reset quarterly thereafter to the then current three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 237.5 basis points. The Notes due in 2031 are redeemable beginning July 15, 2026 and quarterly thereafter on any interest payment date. In December 2021, Nicolet assumed two subordinated note issuances at a premium as the result of an acquisition. One issuance was $30 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due in 2028, with a fixed annual interest rate of 5.875% for the first five years, and will reset quarterly thereafter to the then current three-month SOFR, as adjusted for the LIBOR to SOFR spread adjustment, plus 2.88%. The Company redeemed these notes on December 1, 2023. The second issuance was $22 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due in 2030, with a fixed annual interest rate of 7.00% for the first five years, and will reset quarterly thereafter to the then current SOFR plus 687.5 basis points. The Notes due in 2030 are redeemable beginning June 30, 2025, and quarterly thereafter on any interest payment date. All Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes, and are discounted in accordance with regulations when the debt has five years or less remaining to maturity. The following table shows the breakdown of junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes. As of 12/31/2023 As of 12/31/2022 (in thousands) Maturity Interest Par Unamortized Premium /(Discount) / Debt Issue Costs (1) Carrying Interest Carrying Junior Subordinated Debentures: Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust I (2) 12/15/2035 7.08 % $ 10,310 $ (2,380) $ 7,930 6.20 % $ 7,734 Baylake Capital Trust II (3) 9/30/2036 6.94 % 16,598 (2,938) 13,660 6.08 % 13,424 First Menasha Statutory Trust (4) 3/17/2034 8.43 % 5,155 (443) 4,712 7.53 % 4,668 County Bancorp Statutory Trust II (5) 9/15/2035 7.18 % 6,186 (753) 5,433 6.30 % 5,277 County Bancorp Statutory Trust III (6) 6/15/2036 7.34 % 6,186 (811) 5,375 6.46 % 5,219 Fox River Valley Capital Trust (7) 5/30/2033 7.89 % 3,610 (168) 3,442 6.40 % 3,398 Total $ 48,045 $ (7,493) $ 40,552 $ 39,720 Subordinated Notes: Subordinated Notes due 2031 7/15/2031 3.13 % $ 99,000 $ (524) $ 98,476 3.13 % $ 99,267 County Subordinated Notes due 2028 6/1/2028 — % — — — 5.88 % 30,119 County Subordinated Notes due 2030 6/30/2030 7.00 % 22,400 502 22,902 7.00 % 23,236 Total $ 121,400 $ (22) $ 121,378 $ 152,622 1. Represents the remaining unamortized premium or discount on debt issuances assumed in acquisitions, and represents the unamortized debt issue costs for the debt issued directly by Nicolet. 2. The debentures, assumed in April 2013 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.43%, adjusted quarterly. * 3. The debentures, assumed in April 2016 as a result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.35%, adjusted quarterly. * 4. The debentures, assumed in April 2017 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 2.79%, adjusted quarterly. * 5. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.53%, adjusted quarterly. * 6. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.69%, adjusted quarterly. * 7. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of 5-year swap rate plus 3.40%, which resets every five years. |
EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT P
EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT PLANS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT PLANS | EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT PLANS Nonqualified deferred compensation plans : The Company sponsors two deferred compensation plans, one for certain key management employees and another for directors. Under the management plan, employees designated by the Board of Directors may elect to defer compensation and the Company may at its discretion make nonelective contributions on behalf of one or more eligible plan participants. Upon retirement, termination of employment or at their election, the employee shall become entitled to receive the deferred amounts plus earnings thereon. The liability for the cumulative employee and employer contributions, including earnings thereon, at December 31, 2023 and 2022 totaled approximately $15.9 million and $12.1 million, respectively, and is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recorded discretionary contributions of $1.3 million and $2.4 million to selected participants during 2023 and 2022, respectively, with approximately half vesting over a two year period (of which, one-third vested immediately and one-third vests on each of the first and second anniversaries of the initial grant) and the remainder vested immediately. The expense related to these discretionary contributions is recognized over the vesting period of the related grant. Under the director plan, participating directors may defer up to 100% of their Board compensation towards the purchase of Company common stock at market prices on a quarterly basis that is held in a Rabbi Trust and distributed when each such participating director ends his or her board service. During 2023 and 2022, the director plan purchased 2,542 and 1,898 shares of Company common stock valued at approximately $178,000 and $154,000, respectively. Common stock valued at approximately $138,000 (and representing 1,721 shares) was distributed to past directors during 2023, while no common stock was distributed during 2022. The common stock outstanding and the related director deferred compensation liability are offsetting components of the Company’s equity in the amount of $1.3 million at December 31, 2023 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2022 representing 30,481 shares and 29,660 shares, respectively. Nicolet 401(k) plan: The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings plan under which eligible employees may choose to save up to 100% of salary compensation on either a pre-tax or after-tax basis, subject to certain IRS limits. Under the plan, the Company matches 100% of participating employee contributions up to 6% of the participant’s eligible compensation. The Company contribution vests over five years. The Company can make additional annual discretionary profit sharing contributions, as determined by the Board of Directors. During 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company’s 401(k) expense was approximately $4.1 million (including a $0.6 million profit sharing contribution), $4.0 million (including a $1.0 million profit sharing contribution), and $2.5 million (including a $0.5 million profit sharing contribution), respectively. Employee stock purchase plan: The Company sponsors an employee stock purchase plan under which eligible employees may purchase Nicolet common stock at a 10% discount, utilizing payroll deductions that range from a minimum of $20 to a maximum of $400 per payroll, during offering periods (currently quarterly). |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company may grant stock options and restricted stock under its stock-based compensation plan to certain officers, employees and directors. The plan is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. The Company’s stock-based compensation plan at December 31, 2023 is described below. 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2011 LTIP”) : The Company’s 2011 LTIP, as subsequently amended with shareholder approval, has reserved 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for potential stock-based awards. This plan provides for certain stock-based awards such as, but not limited to, stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted common stock, as well as cash performance awards. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 0.7 million shares were available for grant under this plan. Stock option grants generally will expire ten years after the date of grant, have an exercise price equal to the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant, and will become exercisable based upon vesting terms determined by the committee. Restricted stock grants generally are issued at the Company’s closing stock price on the date of grant, are restricted as to transfer, but are not restricted as to dividend payments or voting rights, and the transfer restrictions lapse over time, depending upon vesting terms provided for in the grant and contingent upon continued employment. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock option grants. The weighted average assumptions used in the model for valuing stock option grants were as follows. 2023 2022 2021 Dividend yield 1.55 % — % — % Expected volatility 30 % 30 % 30 % Risk-free interest rate 4.22 % 3.03 % 1.19 % Expected average life 7 years 7 years 7 years Weighted average per share fair value of options $ 24.24 $ 30.99 $ 26.33 A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is summarized below. Stock Options Option Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding – December 31, 2020 1,437,460 $ 50.47 Granted 450,000 77.99 Exercise of stock options * (53,214) 34.40 Forfeited (1,000) 48.85 Outstanding – December 31, 2021 1,833,246 $ 57.69 6.6 $ 51,426 Granted 132,929 81.04 Exercise of stock options * (82,611) 41.84 Forfeited (30,500) 75.08 Outstanding – December 31, 2022 1,853,064 $ 59.79 5.9 $ 37,526 Granted 39,000 71.99 Exercise of stock options * (241,876) 43.54 Forfeited (27,100) 84.37 Outstanding – December 31, 2023 1,623,088 $ 62.09 5.3 $ 30,126 Exercisable – December 31, 2023 1,184,045 $ 56.63 4.4 $ 28,297 *The terms of the stock option agreements permit having a number of shares of stock withheld, the fair market value of which as of the date of exercise is sufficient to satisfy the exercise price and/or tax withholding requirements, and accordingly 55,467 shares, 7,957 shares, and 10,354 shares were surrendered during 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Intrinsic value represents the amount by which the fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the stock options. The intrinsic value of options exercised in 2023, 2022, and 2021 was approximately $7.7 million, $3.9 million, and $2.2 million, respectively. The following options were outstanding at December 31, 2023. Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable $23.80 – $40.00 76,659 76,659 $ 32.45 $ 32.45 2.0 2.0 $40.01 – $50.00 589,250 589,250 48.85 48.85 3.4 3.4 $50.01 – $65.00 169,850 157,850 56.77 56.39 4.3 4.0 $65.01 – $75.00 307,400 191,300 71.28 70.77 6.6 6.1 $75.01 – $93.09 479,929 168,986 79.08 78.95 7.7 7.5 1,623,088 1,184,045 $ 62.09 $ 56.63 5.3 4.4 A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is summarized below. Restricted Stock Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Outstanding – December 31, 2020 18,925 $ 53.57 Granted 33,153 75.83 Vested * (25,831) 64.53 Forfeited (446) 41.44 Outstanding – December 31, 2021 25,801 $ 71.42 Granted 72,948 76.81 Vested * (24,659) 72.64 Forfeited (600) 56.01 Outstanding – December 31, 2022 73,490 $ 76.49 Granted 19,213 64.28 Vested * (35,545) 69.69 Forfeited — — Outstanding – December 31, 2023 57,158 $ 76.61 *The terms of the restricted stock agreements permit the surrender of shares to the Company upon vesting in order to satisfy applicable tax withholding at the minimum statutory withholding rate, and accordingly 3,637 shares, 2,249 shares, and 3,215 shares were surrendered during 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of Nicolet’s outstanding common stock through its common stock repurchase program. During 2023, $2 million was utilized to repurchase and cancel approximately 27,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $56.57, while during 2022, $61 million was utilized to repurchase and cancel approximately 672,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $91.54. As of December 31, 2023, there remained $46 million authorized under the repurchase program to be utilized from time-to-time to repurchase common shares in the open market, through block transactions or in private transactions. On August 26, 2022, in connection with its acquisition of Charter, the Company issued 1,262,360 shares of its common stock for stock consideration valued at $98 million plus cash consideration of $39 million. On September 3, 2021, in connection with its acquisition of Mackinac, the Company issued 2,337,230 shares of its common stock for stock consideration valued at $180 million plus cash consideration of $49 million. Approximately $0.4 million in direct stock issuance costs for the merger were incurred and charged against additional paid-in capital. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES The current and deferred amounts of income tax expense were as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Current $ 17,898 $ 44,384 $ 14,138 Deferred 3,027 (12,907) 6,332 Valuation allowance for securities AFS, net 4,191 — — Income tax expense $ 25,116 $ 31,477 $ 20,470 The differences between the income tax expense recognized and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to the income before income tax expense for the years ended as indicated are included in the following table. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Tax on pretax income, at statutory rates $ 18,193 $ 26,405 $ 17,023 State income taxes, net of federal effect — 7,847 5,064 Tax-exempt interest income (1,072) (1,037) (517) Increase in cash surrender value life insurance (950) (1,040) (570) Stock-based employee compensation (811) (1,101) (618) Executive compensation 1,094 82 163 Valuation allowance, net 8,677 — — Other, net (15) 321 (75) Income tax expense $ 25,116 $ 31,477 $ 20,470 The net deferred tax asset includes the following amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Deferred tax assets: ACL-Loans $ 16,937 $ 16,315 Net operating loss carryforwards 2,142 2,721 Compensation 10,971 10,274 Purchase accounting adjustments 1,963 9,400 Other real estate 132 672 Unrealized loss on securities AFS 19,196 21,011 Valuation allowance - securities AFS (4,191) — Valuation allowance - other timing differences (4,486) — Total deferred tax assets 42,664 60,393 Deferred tax liabilities: Premises and equipment (3,138) (3,000) Prepaid expenses (662) (801) Core deposit and other intangibles (5,917) (8,817) MSR and LSR assets (5,455) (6,570) Other (319) (513) Total deferred tax liabilities (15,491) (19,701) Net deferred tax assets $ 27,173 $ 40,692 For the year ended December 31, 2023, income tax expense was impacted by a change in Wisconsin state income taxes. The Wisconsin State Budget, signed in July 2023 and retroactive to January 1, 2023, included language that provides financial institutions with an exemption from state taxable income for interest, fees, and penalties earned on loans to existing Wisconsin-based business or agriculture purpose loans that are $5 million or less in balance on January 1, 2023, and to new loans that meet the criteria. The impact of this tax law change to Nicolet moving forward will be a reduction / elimination of State income taxes being recognized. However, the elimination of State income tax expense also required a valuation allowance to be established for the State-related deferred tax asset as of the effective date of the legislation, resulting in a one-time $9.1 million charge to state income tax expense being recognized in the third quarter of 2023 to establish this valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is required if it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. At December 31, 2022, no valuation allowance was determined to be necessary. The remaining valuation allowance as of December 31, 2023, of $8.7 million is the result of the initial valuation allowance for state related attributes, net of subsequent changes to those attributes along with the state related impact of changes to the unrealized losses on securities AFS disposed. At December 31, 2023, the Company had a federal and state net operating loss carryforward of $5.9 million and $15.9 million, respectively. The entire federal and state net operating loss carryforwards were the result of the Company’s acquisitions. The federal and state net operating loss carryovers resulting from the acquisitions have been included in the IRC section 382 limitation calculation and are being limited to the overall amount expected to be realized. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, financial guarantees, and standby letters of credit. Such commitments may involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and issuing letters of credit as they do for on-balance sheet instruments. See Note 1 for the Company’s accounting policy on commitments, contingencies, and the allowance for credit losses-unfunded commitments and see Note 4 for information on the allowance for credit losses-unfunded commitments. A summary of the contract or notional amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance sheet risk was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Commitments to extend credit $ 1,877,327 $ 1,850,601 Financial standby letters of credit 17,500 26,530 Performance standby letters of credit 11,381 9,375 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commercial-related commitments to extend credit represented 79% of the total year-end commitments for 2023, compared to 80% for 2022, and were predominantly commercial lines of credit that carry a term of one year or less. The commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Financial and performance standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Financial standby letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being drawn on when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and the third party, while performance standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party. Both of these guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements and, generally, have terms of one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company holds collateral, which may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, equipment, and income-producing properties, supporting those commitments if deemed necessary. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third-party, the Company would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount. If the commitment is funded, the Company would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. Interest rate lock commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale and forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans held for sale are considered derivative instruments (“mortgage derivatives”) and the contractual amounts of each was $13 million at December 31, 2023. In comparison, interest rate lock commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale and forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans held for sale each totaled $9 million at December 31, 2022. The net fair value of these mortgage derivatives combined was a net gain of $0.1 million at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Company has federal funds lines available with other financial institutions where funds may be borrowed on a short-term basis at the market rate in effect at the time of the borrowing. Federal funds lines of $195 million were available at both December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Nicolet is party to various pending and threatened claims and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business activities, some of which may involve claims for substantial amounts. Although Nicolet has developed policies and procedures to minimize legal noncompliance and the impact of claims and other proceedings and endeavored to procure reasonable amounts of insurance coverage, litigation and regulatory actions present an ongoing risk. With respect to all such claims, Nicolet continuously assesses its potential liability based on the allegations and evidence available. If the facts indicate that it is probable that Nicolet will incur a loss and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated, Nicolet will establish an accrual for the probable loss. For matters where a loss is not probable, or the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, Nicolet does not establish an accrual. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company conducts transactions, in the normal course of business, with its directors and executive officers, including companies in which they have a beneficial interest. The Company is required to disclose material related party transactions, other than certain compensation arrangements, entered into in the normal course of business. The Company has granted loans to its directors, executive officers, and their related interests. These loans were made on substantially the same terms, including rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time made for comparable transactions with other unrelated persons. A summary of the loans to related parties was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 Balance at beginning of year $ 110,707 New loans 15,265 Repayments (10,962) Changes due to status of executive officers and directors (3,308) Balance at end of year $ 111,702 In October 2013, the Company entered into a lease for a branch location in a facility owned by a member of the Company’s Board and incurred annual rent expense of $228,000, $153,000, and $124,000, on this facility during 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. This same Board member participated in a competitive bid process for and was awarded the contract as general contractor for the construction of two new branch locations (one during 2023 and one during 2022). The 2023 new branch construction is estimated to total $11.5 million, of which, approximately $2.0 million was paid during 2023 as progress was made on the construction. The 2022 new branch construction is estimated to total $2.3 million, of which, approximately $1.2 million was paid during 2023 and $1.1 million was paid during 2022 as progress was made on the construction. In addition, payments of $199,000 and $154,000 were made during 2023 and 2022, respectively, for two small branch construction projects at two other branch locations. At least 75% of all branch construction payments were passed through to various subcontractors. In August 2022, the Company assumed a lease for a Charter administrative location in a facility owned by an entity for which another Board member has the controlling ownership interest. Rent expense of $149,000 and $49,000 was paid during 2023 and 2022 (from the acquisition of Charter), respectively, on this location. |
ASSET GAINS (LOSSES), NET
ASSET GAINS (LOSSES), NET | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Assets Gains (Losses), Net [Abstract] | |
ASSET GAINS (LOSSES), NET | ASSET GAINS (LOSSES), NET Components of the net gains (losses) on assets are as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net $ (3,313) $ (244) $ (283) Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net (37,723) — — Gains (losses) on equity securities, net (252) (127) 3,445 Gains (losses) on sales of OREO, net 421 3,206 597 Write-downs of OREO (181) (244) (28) Write-down of other investment (954) — — Gains (losses) on sales of other investments, net 9,372 531 550 Gains (losses) on sales or dispositions of other assets, net (178) 8 (100) Asset gains (losses), net $ (32,808) $ 3,130 $ 4,181 |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Abstract] | |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS | REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk-weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies. The Company and Bank must also maintain a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) in an amount equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets in order to avoid certain restrictions. The capital conservation buffer effectively increases the minimum well-capitalized CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and total capital ratios for U.S. banking organizations to 7.0%, 8.5%, and 10.5%, respectively. Failure to meet this capital conservation buffer would result in limitations on dividends, other distributions, and discretionary bonuses. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Total, Tier 1 and CET1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the most recent notifications from the regulatory agencies categorized the Bank as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well-capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum Total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, CET1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since these notifications that management believes have changed the Bank’s category. The Bank is also subject to legal limitations on dividends that can be paid to the parent company without prior approval of the applicable regulatory agencies. Dividends declared by the Bank that exceed the retained net income for the most current year plus retained net income for the preceding two years must be approved by Federal regulatory agencies. At December 31, 2023, the Bank could pay dividends of approximately $18 million to the Company without seeking regulatory approval. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table. Actual For Capital Adequacy To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions (2) (in thousands) Amount Ratio (1) Amount Ratio (1) Amount Ratio (1) December 31, 2023 Company Total risk-based capital $ 930,804 13.0 % $ 574,231 8.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 750,811 10.5 430,673 6.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 712,040 9.9 323,005 4.5 Leverage 750,811 9.2 326,483 4.0 Bank Total risk-based capital $ 827,341 11.5 % $ 573,221 8.0 % $ 716,527 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 768,726 10.7 429,916 6.0 573,221 8.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 768,726 10.7 322,437 4.5 465,742 6.5 Leverage 768,726 9.4 325,868 4.0 407,334 5.0 December 31, 2022 Company Total risk-based capital $ 889,763 12.3 % $ 577,138 8.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 684,280 9.5 432,853 6.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 646,341 9.0 324,640 4.5 Leverage 684,280 8.2 335,621 4.0 Bank Total risk-based capital $ 816,951 11.3 % $ 576,241 8.0 % $ 720,301 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 764,090 10.6 432,181 6.0 576,241 8.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 764,090 10.6 324,135 4.5 468,196 6.5 Leverage 764,090 9.1 334,916 4.0 418,645 5.0 (1) The Total risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets. The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets. CET1 risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital, with deductions for goodwill and other intangible assets (other than mortgage servicing assets), net of associated deferred tax liabilities, and limitations on the inclusion of deferred tax assets, mortgage servicing assets and investments in other financial institutions, in each case as provided further in the rules, divided by total risk-weighted assets. The Leverage ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital divided by the most recent quarter’s average total assets as adjusted. (2) Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable at the bank holding company level. |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value represents the estimated price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (i.e., an exit price concept), and is a market-based measurement versus an entity-specific measurement. The Company records and/or discloses certain financial instruments on a fair value basis. These financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the observability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect assumptions of the reporting entity about how market participants would price the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The three fair value levels are: • Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that a company has the ability to access at the measurement date • Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly • Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, which are typically based on an entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity In instances where the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels, the level within which the entire fair value measurement will be categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. This assessment of the significance of an input requires management judgment. Recurring basis fair value measurements: The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements Using Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2023 U.S. Treasury securities $ 14,123 $ — $ 14,123 $ — U.S. government agency securities 7,384 — 7,384 — State, county and municipals 334,822 — 333,401 1,421 Mortgage-backed securities 352,622 — 351,658 964 Corporate debt securities 93,622 — 89,944 3,678 Securities AFS $ 802,573 $ — $ 796,510 $ 6,063 Other investments (equity securities) $ 4,240 $ 4,240 $ — $ — Derivative assets 152 — — 152 Derivative liabilities 79 — — 79 December 31, 2022 U.S. Treasury securities $ 183,830 $ — $ 183,830 $ — U.S. government agency securities 2,100 — 2,100 — State, county and municipals 398,188 — 396,315 1,873 Mortgage-backed securities 200,932 — 199,951 981 Corporate debt securities 132,568 — 127,269 5,299 Securities AFS $ 917,618 $ — $ 909,465 $ 8,153 Other investments (equity securities) $ 4,376 $ 4,376 $ — $ — Derivative assets 60 — — 60 Derivative liabilities 10 — — 10 The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company for the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, noted in the table above. Securities: Where quoted market prices on securities exchanges are available, the investments are classified as Level 1. Level 1 investments primarily include exchange-traded equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is generally determined using prices obtained from independent pricing vendors who use pricing models (with typical inputs including benchmark yields, reported trades for similar securities, issuer spreads or relationship to other benchmark quoted securities), or discounted cash flows, and are classified as Level 2. Examples of these investments include U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state, county and municipals, and certain corporate debt securities. Finally, in certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the estimated fair value, investments are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. Examples of these include private corporate debt securities, which are primarily trust preferred security investments, as well as certain municipal bonds and mortgage-backed securities. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, it was determined that carrying value was the best approximation of fair value for these Level 3 securities, based primarily on the internal analysis performed on these securities. Derivatives: The derivative assets and liabilities include interest rate lock commitments to originate residential mortgage loans held for sale and forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans held for sale, which are considered derivative instruments (“mortgage derivatives”). The fair value of interest rate lock commitments are determined using the projected sale price of individual loans based on changes in the market interest rates, projected pull-through rates (the probability that an interest rate lock commitment will ultimately result in an originated loan), the reduction in the value of the applicant’s option due to the passage of time, and the remaining origination costs to be incurred based on management’s estimate of market costs. The fair value of forward commitments are determined using quoted prices of to-be-announced securities in active markets, or benchmarked to such securities. The derivative assets and liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 securities AFS measured at fair value on a recurring basis. (in thousands) Years Ended Level 3 Fair Value Measurements: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,153 $ 8,065 Acquired balances — 750 Paydowns/Sales/Settlements (2,425) (451) Unrealized gains / (losses) 335 (211) Balance at end of year $ 6,063 $ 8,153 Nonrecurring basis fair value measurements: The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall. (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements Using Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2023 Collateral dependent loans $ 19,920 $ — $ — $ 19,920 OREO 1,267 — — 1,267 MSR asset 11,655 — — 11,655 December 31, 2022 Collateral dependent loans $ 30,951 $ — $ — $ 30,951 OREO 1,975 — — 1,975 MSR asset 12,580 — — 12,580 The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company for the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, noted in the table above. Collateral dependent loans : For individually evaluated collateral dependent loans, the estimated fair value is based upon the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral with consideration for estimated selling costs if satisfaction of the loan depends upon the sale of the collateral, or the estimated liquidity of the note. OREO : For OREO, the fair value is based upon the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral adjusted for the expected costs to sell. MSR asset : To estimate the fair value of the MSR asset, the underlying serviced loan pools are stratified by interest rate tranche and term of the loan, and a valuation model is used to calculate the present value of the expected future cash flows for each stratum. The servicing valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as costs to service, a discount rate, ancillary income, default rates and losses, and prepayment speeds. Although some of these assumptions are based on observable market data, other assumptions are based on unobservable estimates of what market participants would use to measure fair value. Financial instruments: The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are shown below. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Carrying Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 491,431 $ 491,431 $ 491,431 $ — $ — Certificates of deposit in other banks 6,374 6,293 — 6,293 — Securities AFS 802,573 802,573 — 796,510 6,063 Other investments 57,560 57,560 4,240 44,010 9,310 Loans held for sale 4,160 4,276 — 4,276 — Loans, net 6,290,332 6,083,942 — — 6,083,942 MSR asset 11,655 16,810 — — 16,810 LSR asset 8,831 8,831 — — 8,831 Accrued interest receivable 24,237 24,237 24,237 — — Financial liabilities: Deposits $ 7,197,800 $ 7,184,712 $ — $ — $ 7,184,712 Short-term borrowings — — — — — Long-term borrowings 166,930 155,179 — 4,820 150,359 Accrued interest payable 7,765 7,765 7,765 — — December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Carrying Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 154,723 $ 154,723 $ 154,723 $ — $ — Certificates of deposit in other banks 12,518 12,407 — 12,407 — Securities AFS 917,618 917,618 — 909,465 8,153 Securities HTM 679,128 623,352 — 623,352 — Other investments 65,286 65,286 4,376 52,093 8,817 Loans held for sale 1,482 1,529 — 1,529 — Loans, net 6,118,670 5,863,570 — — 5,863,570 MSR asset 12,580 17,215 — — 17,215 LSR asset 11,039 11,039 — — 11,039 Accrued interest receivable 21,275 21,275 21,275 — — Financial liabilities: Deposits $ 7,178,921 $ 7,172,779 $ — $ — $ 7,172,779 Short-term borrowings 317,000 317,000 317,000 — — Long-term borrowings 225,342 220,513 — 33,001 187,512 Accrued interest payable 4,265 4,265 4,265 — — The carrying value of certain assets and liabilities such as cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, nonmaturing deposits, short-term borrowings, and accrued interest payable approximate their estimated fair value due to their immediate and shorter term maturities. For those financial instruments not previously disclosed, the following is a description of the valuation methodologies used. Certificates of deposit in other banks: Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current interest rates being offered by instruments with similar terms and represents a Level 2 measurement. Securities HTM: The valuation methodologies for Securities HTM are consistent with the valuation methodologies used for Securities, as discussed under “Recurring basis fair value measurements” above. Other investments : The valuation methodologies utilized for the exchange-traded equity securities are discussed under “Recurring basis fair value measurements” above. The carrying amount of Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock is a reasonably accepted fair value estimate given their restricted nature. Fair value is the redeemable (carrying) value based on the redemption provisions of the instruments which is considered a Level 2 measurement. The carrying amount of the remaining other investments (particularly common stocks of companies or other banks that are not publicly traded) approximates their fair value, determined primarily by analysis of company financial statements and recent capital issuances of the respective companies or banks, if any, and represents a Level 3 measurement. Loans held for sale: The fair value estimation process for the loans held for sale portfolio is segregated by loan type. The estimated fair value was based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics and represents a Level 2 measurement. Loans, net : For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk or other optionality, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for all other loans are estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using estimated market discount rates, which reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan based on market participants. Collateral-dependent loans are included in loans, net. The fair value of loans is considered to be a Level 3 measurement due to internally developed discounted cash flow measurements. Deposits : The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity (such as demand deposits, savings, interest and noninterest checking, and money market accounts) is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market place on certificates of similar remaining maturities. Use of internal discounted cash flows provides a Level 3 fair value measurement. Long-term borrowings : The fair value of the FHLB advances is obtained from the FHLB which uses a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market rates of similar maturity debt securities and represents a Level 2 measurement. The fair values of the junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes utilize a discounted cash flow analysis based on an estimate of current interest rates being offered by instruments with similar terms and credit quality. Since the market for these instruments is limited, the internal valuation represents a Level 3 measurement. Lending-related commitments : The estimated fair value of lending-related commitments (letters of credit, interest rate lock commitments on residential mortgage loans and outstanding mandatory commitments to sell residential mortgage loans into the secondary market) were not significant. Limitations : Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Fair value estimates may not be realizable in an immediate settlement of the instrument. In some instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments, in which case fair values may be based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, or based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of the financial instruments, or other factors. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. Subsequent changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL I
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed Parent Company only financial statements of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. follow. Balance Sheets December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Assets Cash and due from subsidiary $ 88,365 $ 63,927 Investments 10,535 10,313 Investments in subsidiaries 1,104,356 1,094,063 Other assets 680 392 Total assets $ 1,203,936 $ 1,168,695 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Junior subordinated debentures $ 40,552 $ 39,720 Subordinated notes 121,378 152,622 Other liabilities 2,999 3,824 Stockholders’ equity 1,039,007 972,529 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,203,936 $ 1,168,695 Statements of Income Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Interest income $ 126 $ 81 $ 18 Interest expense 10,633 8,687 2,959 Net interest expense (10,507) (8,606) (2,941) Dividend income from subsidiaries 70,000 77,775 65,000 Operating expense (107) (457) (2,562) Gain (loss) on investments, net (1,164) 395 3,995 Income tax benefit 3,803 2,373 437 Earnings before equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries 62,025 71,480 63,929 Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries (509) 22,780 (3,277) Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Accretion of discounts on borrowings 588 427 584 (Gain) loss on investments, net 1,164 (395) (3,995) Change in other assets and liabilities, net (1,190) (1,775) 1,013 Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries, net of dividends 509 (22,780) 3,277 Net cash provided by operating activities 62,587 69,737 61,531 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of investments 75 1,835 4,105 Purchases of investments (1,451) (2,116) (5,049) Net cash paid in business combinations — (31,970) (63,892) Net cash used in investing activities (1,376) (32,251) (64,836) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,521) (61,497) (62,583) Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 6,867 3,282 2,382 Cash dividends on common stock (11,119) — — Capitalized issuance costs, net — — (789) Repayment of long-term borrowings (31,000) — — Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes, net — — 98,953 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (36,773) (58,215) 37,963 Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from subsidiary 24,438 (20,729) 34,658 Beginning cash and due from subsidiary 63,927 84,656 49,998 Ending cash and due from subsidiary $ 88,365 $ 63,927 $ 84,656 |
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Presented below are the calculations for basic and diluted earnings per common share. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 2021 Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,743 13,909 10,736 Effect of dilutive common stock awards 328 466 409 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 15,071 14,375 11,145 Basic earnings per common share $ 4.17 $ 6.78 $ 5.65 Diluted earnings per common share $ 4.08 $ 6.56 $ 5.44 |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | |||
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIF_2
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation : The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and conform to general practices within the banking industry. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Results of operations of companies purchased, if any, are included from the date of acquisition. Because the Company is not the primary beneficiary, the consolidated financial statements exclude the following wholly-owned variable interest entities: Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust, Baylake Capital Trust II, First Menasha Bancshares Statutory Trust I, First Menasha Bancshares Statutory Trust II, County Bancorp Statutory Trust II, County Bancorp Statutory Trust III, and Fox River Valley Trust I. |
Operating Segment | Operating Segment : The Bank represents the primary operating segment (as discussed above). While the chief operating decision makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, and evaluate costs, balance sheet positions and quality, all such products, services and activities are directly or indirectly related to the business of community banking, with no regular, formal or material segment delineations. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a company-wide basis, and accordingly, all the financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates |
Business Combinations | Business Combinations : The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Securities Available for Sale and Securities Held to Maturity | Securities Available for Sale : Securities are classified as AFS on the consolidated balance sheets at the time of purchase and include those securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as AFS would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Company’s assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities classified as AFS are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of related deferred income taxes, reported as increases or decreases in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains or losses on sales of securities AFS (using the specific identification method) are included in the consolidated statements of income under asset gains (losses), net. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the related securities using the effective interest method. Securities Held to Maturity : Securities are classified as HTM on the consolidated balance sheets at the time of purchase and include those securities that the Company has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. HTM securities are carried at amortized cost on the consolidated balance sheets. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the related securities using the effective interest method. |
Other Investments and Partnership Investments | Other Investments Partnership Investments |
Loans Held for Sale | Loans Held for Sale : Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value as determined on an aggregate basis and generally consist of current production of certain fixed-rate residential first lien mortgages. The amount by which cost exceeds fair value is recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings. Changes, if any, in the valuation allowance are included in earnings in the period in which the change occurs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, no valuation allowance was necessary. Loans held for sale may be sold servicing retained or servicing released, and are generally sold without recourse. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold with servicing retained is reduced by the amount allocated to the servicing right at the time of sale. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans held for sale are included in earnings in mortgage income, net. |
Loans - Originated and Acquired | Loans – Originated : Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are carried at their amortized cost basis, which is the unpaid principal amount outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, and any direct principal charge-off. The Company made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of loans and report such accrued interest as part of accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance using the simple interest method. The accrual of interest income on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the borrower’s ability to meet payment of interest or principal when due. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal, though may be placed in such status earlier based on the circumstances. Loans past due 90 days or more may continue on accrual only when they are well secured and / or in process of collection or renewal. When interest accrual is discontinued, all previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed against current period interest income. Except in very limited circumstances, cash collections on nonaccrual loans are credited to the loan receivable balance and no interest income is recognized on those loans until the principal balance is paid in full. Accrual of interest may be resumed when the customer is current on all principal and interest payments and has been paying on a timely basis for a sustained period of time. A description of each segment of the loan portfolio, including the corresponding credit risk, is included below. Commercial and industrial loans consist primarily of commercial loans to small and mid-sized businesses within a diverse range of industries (manufacturing, wholesaling, paper, packaging, food production and processing, retail, service, and businesses supporting the general building industry). These loans are made for a wide variety of general corporate purposes, including working capital, equipment, and business expansion loans, with varying terms based upon the underlying purpose of the loan. Commercial and industrial loans are based primarily on the historical and projected cash flow of the underlying borrower, and secondarily on any underlying assets pledged by the borrower. The credit risk related to commercial and industrial loans is largely influenced by general economic conditions and the resulting impact on a borrower’s operations, or on the value of underlying collateral, if any. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial condition on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Commercial bankers utilize SBA programs, where appropriate, as Nicolet is a preferred SBA lender. Owner-occupied CRE loans primarily consist of loans within a diverse range of industries secured by business real estate that is occupied by borrowers who operate their businesses out of the underlying collateral and who may also have commercial and industrial loans. The credit risk related to owner-occupied CRE loans is largely influenced by general economic conditions and the resulting impact on a borrower’s operations, or on the value of underlying collateral. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial performance on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Agricultural loans consist of loans secured by farmland and the related farming operations, primarily within the dairy industry. These loans support short-term needs (planting crops or buying feed), as well as longer term needs (fund cattle, equipment or real estate purchases and improvements) of our agricultural customers. The credit risk related to agricultural loans is largely influenced by the agricultural economy, including market prices for the cost of feed and the price of milk, and / or the underlying value of the farmland. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, regular personal contact with our agricultural customers, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial condition on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the primary business owners. Agricultural bankers utilize FSA programs, where appropriate, as Nicolet is a preferred FSA lender. The CRE investment loan classification primarily includes commercial-based mortgage loans that are secured by non-owner occupied, nonfarm / nonresidential real estate properties, and multi-family residential properties. Lending in this segment is focused on loans that are secured by commercial income-producing properties as opposed to speculative real estate development. The credit risk related to CRE investment loans is influenced by the cash flows of the properties, including vacancy experience, credit capacity of the tenants occupying the real estate, and general economic conditions, all of which may impact the borrower’s operations or the value of underlying collateral. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, regularly reviewing the borrower’s financial condition, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the principals. Construction and land development loans provide financing for the development of commercial income properties, multi-family residential development, and land designated for future development. The credit risk on construction loans depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost of construction. Nicolet controls the credit risk on these types of loans by making loans in familiar markets, reviewing the merits of individual projects, controlling loan structure, and monitoring the progress of projects through the analysis of construction advances. Credit risk is managed by employing sound underwriting guidelines, lending primarily to borrowers in local markets, periodically evaluating the underlying collateral, formally reviewing the borrower’s financial soundness and relationships on an ongoing basis, and generally require a guarantee (in full or part) from the principals. Residential real estate includes residential first mortgage loans and residential junior mortgage loans (home equity lines and term loans secured by junior mortgage liens). Residential real estate also includes residential construction loans. As part of its management of originating residential mortgage loans, Nicolet generally sells the majority of its long-term, fixed-rate residential first mortgage loans in the secondary market with the servicing rights retained, and retains the adjustable-rate mortgage loans in its loan portfolio. The Company may also retain a portion of the long-term, fixed rate residential mortgage loans that do not conform with secondary market standards, but do meet other specific underwriting guidelines. Credit risk for residential real estate loans largely depends upon factors affecting the borrower’s ability to repay as well as general economic trends. Residential real estate loan underwriting is subject to specific regulations, and Nicolet typically underwrites these loans to conform with those widely accepted standards. Residential real estate loans typically have longer terms and higher balances with lower yields, but generally carry lower risks of default. Retail loans include predominantly credit cards and other personal installment loans to individuals within Nicolet’s market areas. Retail loans are centrally underwritten utilizing the borrower’s financial history and information on the underlying collateral. Retail loans typically have shorter terms and lower balances with higher yields, but generally carry higher risks of default. Collection of these loans depends on the borrower’s financial stability, and is more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances. Loans – Acquired : Loans purchased in acquisition transactions are acquired loans, and are recorded at their estimated fair value on the acquisition date. |
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Unfunded Commitments | Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans : The ACL-Loans represents management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the lifetime of the loan based on loans in the Company’s loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The Company estimates the ACL-Loans based on the amortized cost basis of the underlying loan and has made an accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest from the loan’s amortized cost basis and the related measurement of the ACL-Loans. Estimating the amount of the ACL-Loans is a function of a number of factors, including but not limited to changes in the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, trends in past due and nonaccrual loans, and the level of potential problem loans, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. Actual credit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the ACL-Loans. Loans are charged-off when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the ACL-Loans. A provision for credit losses, which is a charge against income, is recorded to bring the ACL-Loans to a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate to absorb expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The Company uses the current expected credit loss model (“CECL”) to estimate the ACL-Loans. This model considers historical loss rates and other qualitative adjustments, as well as a forward-looking component that considers reasonable and supportable forecasts over the expected life of each loan. To develop the ACL-Loans estimate under the CECL model, the Company segments the loan portfolio into loan pools based on loan type and similar credit risk elements; performs an individual evaluation of PCD and other credit-deteriorated loans; calculates the historical loss rates for the segmented loan pools; applies the loss rates over the calculated life of the pooled loans; adjusts for forecasted macro-level economic conditions; and determines qualitative adjustments based on factors and conditions unique to Nicolet’s portfolio. To assess the overall appropriateness of the ACL-Loans, management applies an allocation methodology which focuses on evaluation of qualitative and environmental factors, including but not limited to: evaluation of facts and issues related to specific loans; management’s ongoing review and grading of the loan portfolio; consideration of historical loan loss and delinquency experience on each portfolio segment; trends in past due and nonaccrual loans; the risk characteristics of the various loan segments; changes in the size and character of the loan portfolio; concentrations of loans to specific borrowers or industries; existing economic conditions; the fair value of underlying collateral; and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect expected credit losses. Assessing these numerous factors involves significant judgment. Management allocates the ACL-Loans by pools of risk within each loan portfolio segment. The allocation methodology consists of the following components. First, a specific reserve is established for individually evaluated PCD and other credit-deteriorated loans, which management defines as nonaccrual credit relationships over $250,000, collateral dependent loans, and other loans with evidence of credit deterioration. The specific reserve in the ACL-Loans for these credit deteriorated loans is equal to the aggregate collateral or discounted cash flow shortfall. Next, management allocates the ACL-Loans with historical loss rates by loan segment. The loss factors are measured on a quarterly basis and applied to each loan segment based on current loan balances and projected for their expected remaining life. Management also allocates the ACL-Loans using the qualitative and environmental factors mentioned above. Consideration is given to those current qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses at the evaluation date to differ from the historical loss experience of each loan segment. Lastly, management considers reasonable and supportable forecasts to assess the collectability of future cash flows. Allocations to the ACL-Loans may be made for specific loans but the entire ACL-Loans is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off or for which an actual loss is realized. The allowance analysis is reviewed by the Board on a quarterly basis in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments |
Credit-Related Financial Instruments | Credit-Related Financial Instruments : In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, financial standby letters of credit, and performance standby letters of credit. Financial standby letters of credit are issued specifically to facilitate commerce and typically result in the commitment being drawn on when the underlying transaction is consummated between the customer and the third party, while performance standby letters of credit generally are contingent upon the failure of the customer to perform according to the terms of the underlying contract with the third party. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they are funded. |
Transfers of Financial Assets | Transfers of Financial Assets : Transfers of financial assets, primarily in loan participation activities, are accounted for as sales only when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of the right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity or the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return assets. |
Premises and Equipment | Premises and Equipment : Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Premises and equipment from acquisitions were recorded at estimated fair value on the respective dates of acquisition. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the improvements or the terms of the related leases. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment generally range as follows: Building and improvements 25 – 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 – 15 years Furniture and equipment 3 – 10 years |
Operating Leases | Operating Leases : The Company accounts for its operating leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases accrued interest receivable and other assets accrued interest payable and other liabilities |
Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO") | Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles | Goodwill and Other Intangibles : Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis or more frequently if certain events or circumstances occur. Other intangibles include core deposit intangibles (which represent the value of acquired customer core deposit bases) and customer list intangibles. The core deposit intangibles have an estimated finite life, are amortized on an accelerated basis over a 10-year period, and are subject to periodic impairment evaluation. The customer list intangibles have finite lives, are amortized on a straight-line basis to expense over their initial weighted average life of approximately 12 years as of acquisition, and are subject to periodic impairment evaluation. |
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSRs") and Loan Servicing Rights ("LSRs") | Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”) : The Company sells originated residential mortgages into the secondary market and retains the right to service the loans sold. A mortgage servicing right asset (liability) is capitalized upon sale of such loans with the offsetting effect recorded as a gain (loss) on sale of loans in earnings (included in mortgage income, net), representing the then-current estimated fair value of future net cash flows expected to be realized for performing the servicing activities. MSRs when purchased (including MSRs purchased in acquisitions) are initially recorded at their then-estimated fair value. As the Company has not elected to measure any class of servicing assets under the fair value method, the Company utilizes the amortization method. MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, with the amortization charged to earnings (included in mortgage income, net). MSRs are carried at the lower of initial capitalized amount, net of accumulated amortization, or estimated fair value, and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Mortgage loan servicing fee income is typically based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal and is recorded as income when earned (included in mortgage income, net with less material late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing). At each reporting date, the MSR asset is assessed for impairment based on the estimated fair value, which considers the estimated prepayment speeds and stratifications based on the risk characteristics of the underlying loans serviced (predominantly loan type and note interest rate). The value of MSRs is adversely affected when mortgage interest rates decline and mortgage loan prepayments increase. A valuation allowance is established through a charge to earnings (included in mortgage income, net) to the extent the amortized cost of the MSRs exceeds the estimated fair value by stratification. If it is later determined that all or a portion of the temporary impairment no longer exists for a stratification, the valuation is reduced through a recovery to earnings, though not beyond the net amortized cost. An other-than-temporary impairment (i.e., recoverability is considered remote when considering Loan Servicing Rights (“LSRs”) : |
Bank-owned Life Insurance ("BOLI") | Bank-owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) : The Company owns BOLI on certain executives and employees. BOLI balances are recorded at their cash surrender values. Changes in the cash surrender values and death proceeds exceeding carrying values are included in BOLI income. |
Stock-based Compensation Plans | Stock-based Compensation : |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes : The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its wholly owned subsidiaries and files state income tax returns with the various taxing jurisdictions based on its taxable presence. Amounts equal to tax benefits of those subsidiaries having taxable federal or state losses or credits are reimbursed by the entities that incur federal or state tax liabilities. Amounts provided for income tax expense are based on income reported for financial statement purposes and do not necessarily represent amounts currently payable under tax laws. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed quarterly for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through income tax expense. Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not that a portion of the full amount of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies. At acquisition, deferred taxes were evaluated in respect to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities (including the acquired net operating losses), and a net deferred tax asset was recorded. Certain limitations within the provisions of the tax code are placed on the amount of net operating losses which can be utilized as part of acquisition accounting rules and were incorporated into the calculation of the deferred tax asset. In addition, a portion of the fair value discounts on PCD loans which resolved in the first twelve months after the acquisition were disallowed under provisions of the tax code. |
Earnings per Common Share | Earnings per Common Share |
Treasury Stock | Treasury Stock : Treasury stock is accounted for at cost on a first-in-first-out basis. It is the Company’s general practice to cancel treasury stock shares in the same quarter as purchased, and thus, not carry a treasury stock balance. |
Comprehensive Income | Comprehensive Income : Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on securities AFS, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet. Realized gains or losses are reclassified to current period income. Changes in these items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income (loss). The Company presents comprehensive income in a separate consolidated statement of comprehensive income. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition : Accounting principles (ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers) require that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance includes a five-step model to apply to revenue recognition, consisting of the following: (1) identify the contract; (2) identify the performance obligation in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when or as the performance obligation is satisfied. ASC 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities, as well as certain noninterest income categories, such as gains or losses associated with mortgage servicing rights and income from BOLI. Descriptions of the Company’s primary revenue contracts within the scope of this revenue recognition guidance are discussed in detail below. Trust services and brokerage fee income : A contract between the Company and its customers to provide fiduciary and / or investment administration services on trust accounts and brokerage accounts in exchange for a fee. Trust services and brokerage fee income is generally based upon the month-end market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate, which is recognized over the period the underlying trust or brokerage account is serviced (generally on a monthly basis). Such contracts are generally cancellable at any time, with the customer subject to a pro-rated fee in the month of termination. Service charges on deposit accounts : The deposit contract obligates the Company to serve as a custodian of the customer’s deposited funds and generally can be terminated at will by either party. This contract permits the customer to access the funds on deposit and request additional services related to the deposit account. Service charges on deposit accounts consist of account analysis fees (net fees earned on analyzed business and public checking accounts), monthly service charges, nonsufficient fund (“NSF”) charges, and other deposit account related charges. The Company’s performance obligation for account analysis fees and monthly service charges is generally satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, over the period in which the service is provided (typically on a monthly basis); while NSF charges and other deposit account related charges are largely transactional based and the related revenue is recognized at the time the service is provided. Card interchange income : A contract between the Company, as a card-issuing bank, and its customers whereby the Company receives a transaction fee from the merchant’s bank whenever a customer uses a debit or credit card to make a purchase. The performance obligation is completed and the fees are recognized as the service is provided (i.e., when the customer uses a debit or credit card). |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted and Future Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted : In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”) and Vintage Disclosures . This ASU eliminated the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors and enhanced the disclosure requirements for loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The ASU also requires public business entities to expand the vintage disclosures to include gross charge-offs by year of origination. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; however, it resulted in new disclosures. See Note 4 for the new disclosures. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . This ASU provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. It provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which defers the sunset date of the original guidance from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The Company expects to utilize the reference rate reform transition guidance, as applicable, and does not expect such adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or financial disclosures. Future Accounting Pronouncements : In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures . The amendments in this ASU improve the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table, as well as income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. These expanded disclosures will allow investors to better assess how an entity’s overall operations, including the related tax risks, tax planning, and operational opportunities, affect its income tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures . This ASU expands segment disclosure requirements for public entities to include disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method . This ASU permits reporting entities to elect to account for tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program for which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received and recognizes the net amortization and income tax credits and other income tax benefits in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. A reporting entity makes an accounting policy election to apply the proportional amortization method on a tax-credit-program-by-tax-credit-program basis rather than electing to apply the proportional amortization method at the reporting entity level or to individual investments. This ASU also requires specific disclosures of investments that generate income tax credits and other income tax benefits from a tax credit program for which the entity has elected to apply the proportional amortization method. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications : Certain amounts in the 2022 and 2021 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2023 presentation. |
Fair Value Measurement | The carrying value of certain assets and liabilities such as cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, nonmaturing deposits, short-term borrowings, and accrued interest payable approximate their estimated fair value due to their immediate and shorter term maturities. For those financial instruments not previously disclosed, the following is a description of the valuation methodologies used. Certificates of deposit in other banks: Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current interest rates being offered by instruments with similar terms and represents a Level 2 measurement. Securities HTM: The valuation methodologies for Securities HTM are consistent with the valuation methodologies used for Securities, as discussed under “Recurring basis fair value measurements” above. Other investments : The valuation methodologies utilized for the exchange-traded equity securities are discussed under “Recurring basis fair value measurements” above. The carrying amount of Federal Reserve Bank and FHLB stock is a reasonably accepted fair value estimate given their restricted nature. Fair value is the redeemable (carrying) value based on the redemption provisions of the instruments which is considered a Level 2 measurement. The carrying amount of the remaining other investments (particularly common stocks of companies or other banks that are not publicly traded) approximates their fair value, determined primarily by analysis of company financial statements and recent capital issuances of the respective companies or banks, if any, and represents a Level 3 measurement. Loans held for sale: The fair value estimation process for the loans held for sale portfolio is segregated by loan type. The estimated fair value was based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics and represents a Level 2 measurement. Loans, net : For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk or other optionality, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for all other loans are estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using estimated market discount rates, which reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan based on market participants. Collateral-dependent loans are included in loans, net. The fair value of loans is considered to be a Level 3 measurement due to internally developed discounted cash flow measurements. Deposits : The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity (such as demand deposits, savings, interest and noninterest checking, and money market accounts) is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market place on certificates of similar remaining maturities. Use of internal discounted cash flows provides a Level 3 fair value measurement. Long-term borrowings : The fair value of the FHLB advances is obtained from the FHLB which uses a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market rates of similar maturity debt securities and represents a Level 2 measurement. The fair values of the junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes utilize a discounted cash flow analysis based on an estimate of current interest rates being offered by instruments with similar terms and credit quality. Since the market for these instruments is limited, the internal valuation represents a Level 3 measurement. Lending-related commitments : The estimated fair value of lending-related commitments (letters of credit, interest rate lock commitments on residential mortgage loans and outstanding mandatory commitments to sell residential mortgage loans into the secondary market) were not significant. Limitations : Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Fair value estimates may not be realizable in an immediate settlement of the instrument. In some instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments, in which case fair values may be based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, or based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of the financial instruments, or other factors. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimate of future cash flows. Subsequent changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. |
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NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of estimated useful lives of premises and equipment | Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment generally range as follows: Building and improvements 25 – 40 years Leasehold improvements 5 – 15 years Furniture and equipment 3 – 10 years |
ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Schedule of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and purchase price allocation | A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Charter transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from Charter Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 10 $ — $ 10 Investment securities 218 — 218 Loans 848 (21) 827 ACL-Loans (9) 7 (2) Premises and equipment 9 1 10 BOLI 29 — 29 Core deposit intangible — 19 19 Other assets 5 5 10 Total assets $ 1,110 $ 11 $ 1,121 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 869 $ 1 $ 870 Borrowings 161 — 161 Other liabilities 3 — 3 Total liabilities $ 1,033 $ 1 $ 1,034 Net assets acquired $ 87 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 1,262,360 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 98 Cash consideration paid 39 Total purchase price $ 137 Goodwill $ 50 (In thousands) August 26, 2022 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 24,031 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 1,709 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 25,740 A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the County transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from County Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 20 $ — $ 20 Investment securities 301 (1) 300 Loans 1,015 (1) 1,014 ACL-Loans (11) 8 (3) Premises and equipment 21 (4) 17 BOLI 33 — 33 Core deposit intangible — 7 7 Loan servicing rights 20 — 20 Other assets 6 (2) 4 Total assets $ 1,405 $ 7 $ 1,412 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 1,027 $ 3 $ 1,030 Borrowings 218 1 219 Other liabilities 8 — 8 Total liabilities $ 1,253 $ 4 $ 1,257 Net assets acquired $ 155 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 2,366,243 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 176 Cash consideration paid 48 Total purchase price $ 224 Write-off prior investment in County (1) Goodwill $ 70 (In thousands) December 3, 2021 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 64,720 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 3,490 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 68,210 A summary of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Mackinac transaction, as of the acquisition date, including the purchase price allocation was as follows. (In millions, except share data) Acquired from Mackinac Fair Value Adjustments Estimated Fair Value Assets Acquired: Cash and cash equivalents $ 448 $ — $ 448 Investment securities 104 — 104 Loans 930 10 940 ACL-Loans (6) 4 (2) Premises and equipment 24 (3) 21 BOLI 16 — 16 Goodwill 20 (20) — Other intangibles 4 3 7 Other assets 25 (3) 22 Total assets $ 1,565 $ (9) $ 1,556 Liabilities Assumed: Deposits $ 1,365 $ 1 $ 1,366 Borrowings 28 1 29 Other liabilities 13 1 14 Total liabilities $ 1,406 $ 3 $ 1,409 Net assets acquired $ 147 Purchase Price: Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) 2,337,230 Value of Nicolet common stock consideration $ 180 Cash consideration paid 49 Total purchase price $ 229 Write-off prior investment in Mackinac (2) Goodwill $ 84 (In thousands) September 3, 2021 Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition $ 10,605 Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition 1,896 Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition $ 12,501 |
Schedule of unaudited pro forma information | The following unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only, and gives effect to the acquisitions of County and Mackinac as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2021, the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the historical results of operations the companies would have had if the acquisitions had occurred before such periods or the future results of operations that the companies will experience as a result of the mergers. The pro forma information, although helpful in illustrating the financial characteristics of the combined company under one set of assumptions, does not reflect the benefits of expected cost savings, opportunities to earn additional revenue, the impact of restructuring and merger-related expenses, or other factors that may result as a consequence of the mergers and, accordingly, does not attempt to predict or suggest future results. Years Ended (In thousands, except per share data) December 31, 2021 Total revenue, net of interest expense $ 320,307 Net income $ 87,860 Diluted earnings per common share $ 5.91 |
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SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of amortized costs and fair values of securities AFS | The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 15,988 $ — $ 1,865 $ 14,123 U.S. government agency securities 7,430 — 46 7,384 State, county and municipals 360,496 651 26,325 334,822 Mortgage-backed securities 388,378 1,437 37,193 352,622 Corporate debt securities 102,895 26 9,299 93,622 Total securities AFS $ 875,187 $ 2,114 $ 74,728 $ 802,573 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 192,116 $ — $ 8,286 $ 183,830 U.S. government agency securities 2,133 — 33 2,100 State, county and municipals 433,733 123 35,668 398,188 Mortgage-backed securities 227,650 10 26,728 200,932 Corporate debt securities 140,712 3 8,147 132,568 Total securities AFS $ 996,344 $ 136 $ 78,862 $ 917,618 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ 497,648 $ — $ 35,722 $ 461,926 U.S. government agency securities 8,744 46 — 8,790 State, county and municipals 34,874 — 3,349 31,525 Mortgage-backed securities 137,862 — 16,751 121,111 Total securities HTM $ 679,128 $ 46 $ 55,822 $ 623,352 |
Schedule of amortized costs and fair values of securities HTM | The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 15,988 $ — $ 1,865 $ 14,123 U.S. government agency securities 7,430 — 46 7,384 State, county and municipals 360,496 651 26,325 334,822 Mortgage-backed securities 388,378 1,437 37,193 352,622 Corporate debt securities 102,895 26 9,299 93,622 Total securities AFS $ 875,187 $ 2,114 $ 74,728 $ 802,573 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amortized Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 192,116 $ — $ 8,286 $ 183,830 U.S. government agency securities 2,133 — 33 2,100 State, county and municipals 433,733 123 35,668 398,188 Mortgage-backed securities 227,650 10 26,728 200,932 Corporate debt securities 140,712 3 8,147 132,568 Total securities AFS $ 996,344 $ 136 $ 78,862 $ 917,618 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ 497,648 $ — $ 35,722 $ 461,926 U.S. government agency securities 8,744 46 — 8,790 State, county and municipals 34,874 — 3,349 31,525 Mortgage-backed securities 137,862 — 16,751 121,111 Total securities HTM $ 679,128 $ 46 $ 55,822 $ 623,352 The following tables present gross unrealized losses and the related estimated fair value of investment securities for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. December 31, 2023 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 14,123 $ 1,865 $ 14,123 $ 1,865 1 U.S. government agency securities 4,621 31 1,793 15 6,414 46 10 State, county and municipals 29,336 330 257,916 25,995 287,252 26,325 528 Mortgage-backed securities 6 — 291,124 37,193 291,130 37,193 433 Corporate debt securities — — 85,265 9,299 85,265 9,299 59 Total $ 33,963 $ 361 $ 650,221 $ 74,367 $ 684,184 $ 74,728 1,031 December 31, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 448 $ 14 $ 183,382 $ 8,272 $ 183,830 $ 8,286 9 U.S. government agency securities 2,083 32 17 1 2,100 33 9 State, county and municipals 277,546 18,041 86,569 17,627 364,115 35,668 812 Mortgage-backed securities 102,108 11,320 95,614 15,408 197,722 26,728 376 Corporate debt securities 114,887 6,186 12,938 1,961 127,825 8,147 90 Total $ 497,072 $ 35,593 $ 378,520 $ 43,269 $ 875,592 $ 78,862 1,296 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 461,926 $ 35,722 $ 461,926 $ 35,722 6 State, county and municipals 17,591 1,594 11,654 1,755 29,245 3,349 58 Mortgage-backed securities 68,108 8,029 53,003 8,722 121,111 16,751 106 Total $ 85,699 $ 9,623 $ 526,583 $ 46,199 $ 612,282 $ 55,822 170 |
Schedule of proceeds and realized gains or losses from the sale of AFS securities | Proceeds and realized gains / losses from the sale of securities AFS were as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Securities AFS: Gross gains $ 268 $ 28 $ 5 Gross losses (3,581) (272) (288) Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net $ (3,313) $ (244) $ (283) Proceeds from sales of securities AFS * $ 65,749 $ 28,438 $ 42,973 Securities HTM: Gross gains $ — $ — $ — Gross losses (37,723) — — Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net $ (37,723) $ — $ — Proceeds from sales of securities HTM $ 460,051 $ — $ — * Includes proceeds of $21 million recognized on the sale of securities AFS upon acquisition of Charter in August 2022 for which no gain or loss was recognized in the income statement as the investment securities were marked to fair value through purchase accounting. |
Schedule of Available for sale securities in a continuous loss position | The following tables present gross unrealized losses and the related estimated fair value of investment securities for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. December 31, 2023 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 14,123 $ 1,865 $ 14,123 $ 1,865 1 U.S. government agency securities 4,621 31 1,793 15 6,414 46 10 State, county and municipals 29,336 330 257,916 25,995 287,252 26,325 528 Mortgage-backed securities 6 — 291,124 37,193 291,130 37,193 433 Corporate debt securities — — 85,265 9,299 85,265 9,299 59 Total $ 33,963 $ 361 $ 650,221 $ 74,367 $ 684,184 $ 74,728 1,031 December 31, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total ($ in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Fair Value Unrealized Number of Securities Securities AFS: U.S. Treasury securities $ 448 $ 14 $ 183,382 $ 8,272 $ 183,830 $ 8,286 9 U.S. government agency securities 2,083 32 17 1 2,100 33 9 State, county and municipals 277,546 18,041 86,569 17,627 364,115 35,668 812 Mortgage-backed securities 102,108 11,320 95,614 15,408 197,722 26,728 376 Corporate debt securities 114,887 6,186 12,938 1,961 127,825 8,147 90 Total $ 497,072 $ 35,593 $ 378,520 $ 43,269 $ 875,592 $ 78,862 1,296 Securities HTM: U.S. Treasury securities $ — $ — $ 461,926 $ 35,722 $ 461,926 $ 35,722 6 State, county and municipals 17,591 1,594 11,654 1,755 29,245 3,349 58 Mortgage-backed securities 68,108 8,029 53,003 8,722 121,111 16,751 106 Total $ 85,699 $ 9,623 $ 526,583 $ 46,199 $ 612,282 $ 55,822 170 |
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity | The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; as this is particularly inherent in mortgage-backed securities, these securities are not included in the maturity categories below. As of December 31, 2023 Securities AFS (in thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 55,132 $ 54,675 Due in one year through five years 117,392 109,079 Due after five years through ten years 208,859 186,493 Due after ten years 105,426 99,704 486,809 449,951 Mortgage-backed securities 388,378 352,622 Total $ 875,187 $ 802,573 |
Schedule of Carrying Value of other Investments | The carrying value of other investments are summarized as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Federal Reserve Bank stock $ 33,087 $ 32,219 FHLB stock 9,674 18,625 Equity securities with readily determinable fair values 4,240 4,376 Other investments 10,559 10,066 Total other investments $ 57,560 $ 65,286 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOS
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Schedule of loan composition by portfolio segment | The loan composition was as follows. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Commercial & industrial $ 1,284,009 20 % $ 1,304,819 21 % Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) 956,594 15 954,599 15 Agricultural 1,161,531 18 1,088,607 18 Commercial 3,402,134 53 3,348,025 54 CRE investment 1,142,251 18 1,149,949 19 Construction & land development 310,110 5 318,600 5 Commercial real estate 1,452,361 23 1,468,549 24 Commercial-based loans 4,854,495 76 4,816,574 78 Residential construction 75,726 1 114,392 2 Residential first mortgage 1,167,109 19 1,016,935 16 Residential junior mortgage 200,884 3 177,332 3 Residential real estate 1,443,719 23 1,308,659 21 Retail & other 55,728 1 55,266 1 Retail-based loans 1,499,447 24 1,363,925 22 Loans 6,353,942 100 % 6,180,499 100 % Less ACL-Loans 63,610 61,829 Loans, net $ 6,290,332 $ 6,118,670 ACL-Loans to loans 1.00 % 1.00 % |
Schedule of changes in the allowance for credit losses - loans by portfolio segment | A roll forward of the allowance for credit losses - loans was as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 61,829 $ 49,672 $ 32,173 ACL on PCD loans acquired — 1,937 5,159 Provision for credit losses 2,650 10,950 12,500 Charge-offs (1,653) (1,033) (513) Recoveries 784 303 353 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (869) (730) (160) Ending balance $ 63,610 $ 61,829 $ 49,672 The following table presents the balance and activity in the ACL-Loans by portfolio segment. Year Ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Commercial Owner- Agricultural CRE Construction & land Residential Residential Residential Retail Total ACL-Loans Beginning balance $ 16,350 $ 9,138 $ 9,762 $ 12,744 $ 2,572 $ 1,412 $ 6,976 $ 1,846 $ 1,029 $ 61,829 Provision (1,205) 470 2,930 (51) (132) (496) 346 347 441 2,650 Charge-offs (440) (773) (66) — — — (5) (96) (273) (1,653) Recoveries 520 247 3 — — — 3 1 10 784 Net (charge-offs) recoveries 80 (526) (63) — — — (2) (95) (263) (869) Ending balance $ 15,225 $ 9,082 $ 12,629 $ 12,693 $ 2,440 $ 916 $ 7,320 $ 2,098 $ 1,207 $ 63,610 As % of ACL-Loans 24 % 14 % 20 % 20 % 4 % — % 12 % 4 % 2 % 100 % For comparison purposes, the following table presents the balance and activity in the ACL-Loans by portfolio segment for the prior year-end period. Year Ended December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Commercial Owner- Agricultural CRE Construction & land Residential Residential Residential Retail Total ACL-Loans Beginning balance $ 12,613 $ 7,222 $ 9,547 $ 8,462 $ 1,812 $ 900 $ 6,844 $ 1,340 $ 932 $ 49,672 ACL on PCD loans 1,408 384 — 38 2 — 93 12 — 1,937 Provision 2,415 2,087 215 4,075 758 512 96 493 299 10,950 Charge-offs (190) (555) — — — — (65) — (223) (1,033) Recoveries 104 — — 169 — — 8 1 21 303 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (86) (555) — 169 — — (57) 1 (202) (730) Ending balance $ 16,350 $ 9,138 $ 9,762 $ 12,744 $ 2,572 $ 1,412 $ 6,976 $ 1,846 $ 1,029 $ 61,829 As % of ACL-Loans 26 % 15 % 16 % 21 % 4 % 2 % 11 % 3 % 2 % 100 % |
Schedule of provision of credit losses | The following table presents the components of the provision for credit losses. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Provision for credit losses on: Loans $ 2,650 $ 10,950 $ 12,500 Unfunded commitments — 550 2,400 Investment securities 2,340 — — Total provision for credit losses $ 4,990 $ 11,500 $ 14,900 |
Schedule of collateral dependent loans by portfolio segment | The following table presents collateral dependent loans by portfolio segment and collateral type, including those loans with and without a related allowance allocation. December 31, 2023 Collateral Type (in thousands) Real Estate Other Business Assets Total Without an Allowance With an Allowance Allowance Allocation Commercial & industrial $ — $ 2,576 $ 2,576 $ 2,164 $ 412 $ 196 Owner-occupied CRE 3,614 — 3,614 3,465 149 24 Agricultural 6,931 5,219 12,150 7,261 4,889 117 CRE investment 1,261 — 1,261 871 390 18 Construction & land development — — — — — — Residential construction — — — — — — Residential first mortgage 674 — 674 674 — — Residential junior mortgage — — — — — — Retail & other — — — — — — Total loans $ 12,480 $ 7,795 $ 20,275 $ 14,435 $ 5,840 $ 355 December 31, 2022 Collateral Type (in thousands) Real Estate Other Business Assets Total Without an Allowance With an Allowance Allowance Allocation Commercial & industrial $ — $ 3,475 $ 3,475 $ 1,927 $ 1,548 $ 595 Owner-occupied CRE 4,907 — 4,907 4,699 208 53 Agricultural 13,758 6,458 20,216 14,358 5,858 261 CRE investment 2,713 — 2,713 979 1,734 212 Construction & land development 670 — 670 670 — — Residential construction — — — — — — Residential first mortgage 91 — 91 91 — — Residential junior mortgage — — — — — — Retail & other — — — — — — Total loans $ 22,139 $ 9,933 $ 32,072 $ 22,724 $ 9,348 $ 1,121 |
Schedule of past due loans by portfolio segment | The following tables present past due loans by portfolio segment. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) 30-89 Days Past 90 Days & Over Current Total Commercial & industrial $ 540 $ 4,046 $ 1,279,423 $ 1,284,009 Owner-occupied CRE 2,123 4,399 950,072 956,594 Agricultural 12 12,185 1,149,334 1,161,531 CRE investment 3,060 1,453 1,137,738 1,142,251 Construction & land development 171 161 309,778 310,110 Residential construction — — 75,726 75,726 Residential first mortgage 2,663 4,059 1,160,387 1,167,109 Residential junior mortgage 547 150 200,187 200,884 Retail & other 327 172 55,229 55,728 Total loans $ 9,443 $ 26,625 $ 6,317,874 $ 6,353,942 Percent of total loans 0.1 % 0.4 % 99.5 % 100.0 % December 31, 2022 (in thousands) 30-89 Days Past 90 Days & Over Current Total Commercial & industrial $ 210 $ 3,328 $ 1,301,281 $ 1,304,819 Owner-occupied CRE 833 5,647 948,119 954,599 Agricultural 20 20,416 1,068,171 1,088,607 CRE investment — 3,832 1,146,117 1,149,949 Construction & land development — 771 317,829 318,600 Residential construction — — 114,392 114,392 Residential first mortgage 3,628 3,780 1,009,527 1,016,935 Residential junior mortgage 236 224 176,872 177,332 Retail & other 261 82 54,923 55,266 Total loans $ 5,188 $ 38,080 $ 6,137,231 $ 6,180,499 Percent of total loans 0.1 % 0.6 % 99.3 % 100.0 % |
Schedule of nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment | The following table presents nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment. The nonaccrual loans without a related allowance for credit losses have been reflected in the collateral dependent loans table above. Total Nonaccrual Loans (in thousands) December 31, 2023 % to Total December 31, 2022 % to Total Commercial & industrial $ 4,046 15 % $ 3,328 9 % Owner-occupied CRE 4,399 16 5,647 15 Agricultural 12,185 46 20,416 53 CRE investment 1,453 5 3,832 10 Construction & land development 161 1 771 2 Residential construction — — — — Residential first mortgage 4,059 15 3,780 10 Residential junior mortgage 150 1 224 1 Retail & other 172 1 82 — Nonaccrual loans $ 26,625 100 % $ 38,080 100 % Percent of total loans 0.4 % 0.6 % |
Schedule of total loans by risk categories and year of origination | The following tables present total loans by risk categories and year of origination. Acquired loans have been included based upon the actual origination date. December 31, 2023 Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Prior Revolving Revolving to Term TOTAL Commercial & industrial Grades 1-4 $ 223,515 $ 234,193 $ 171,555 $ 66,026 $ 49,054 $ 81,272 $ 359,284 $ — $ 1,184,899 Grade 5 3,252 13,656 7,516 3,388 5,074 7,020 18,753 — 58,659 Grade 6 — 562 502 187 3 1,009 10,974 — 13,237 Grade 7 5,742 3,702 2,655 2,409 1,769 9,244 1,693 — 27,214 Total $ 232,509 $ 252,113 $ 182,228 $ 72,010 $ 55,900 $ 98,545 $ 390,704 $ — $ 1,284,009 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ (89) $ (114) $ — $ — $ (222) $ (15) $ — $ (440) Owner-occupied CRE Grades 1-4 $ 114,704 $ 156,723 $ 181,128 $ 91,038 $ 85,430 $ 247,730 $ 4,181 $ — $ 880,934 Grade 5 5,416 4,024 7,858 5,092 3,994 27,585 52 — 54,021 Grade 6 — — 3,905 — 1,531 12 — — 5,448 Grade 7 — 1,304 1,071 6,988 338 6,340 150 — 16,191 Total $ 120,120 $ 162,051 $ 193,962 $ 103,118 $ 91,293 $ 281,667 $ 4,383 $ — $ 956,594 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (773) $ — $ — $ (773) Agricultural Grades 1-4 $ 120,200 $ 274,491 $ 134,706 $ 78,944 $ 22,985 $ 139,212 $ 277,170 $ — $ 1,047,708 Grade 5 6,345 11,975 5,718 703 394 33,658 15,522 — 74,315 Grade 6 — 130 1,017 — 51 2,256 194 — 3,648 Grade 7 2,519 6,691 5,360 428 1,679 12,098 7,085 — 35,860 Total $ 129,064 $ 293,287 $ 146,801 $ 80,075 $ 25,109 $ 187,224 $ 299,971 $ — $ 1,161,531 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (66) $ — $ — $ (66) CRE investment Grades 1-4 $ 30,720 $ 194,442 $ 256,765 $ 169,078 $ 113,510 $ 283,339 $ 11,146 $ — $ 1,059,000 Grade 5 2,790 7,746 17,899 9,857 11,232 23,108 49 — 72,681 Grade 6 — — — — — 1,340 65 — 1,405 Grade 7 — 51 21 — 1,034 8,059 — — 9,165 Total $ 33,510 $ 202,239 $ 274,685 $ 178,935 $ 125,776 $ 315,846 $ 11,260 $ — $ 1,142,251 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Construction & land development Grades 1-4 $ 51,253 $ 149,155 $ 64,761 $ 9,441 $ 4,939 $ 22,548 $ 2,883 $ — $ 304,980 Grade 5 — 23 3,044 1,264 504 88 — — 4,923 Grade 7 46 — — — — 86 75 — 207 Total $ 51,299 $ 149,178 $ 67,805 $ 10,705 $ 5,443 $ 22,722 $ 2,958 $ — $ 310,110 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential construction Grades 1-4 $ 57,033 $ 13,035 $ 3,316 $ 1,118 $ 130 $ 1,094 $ — $ — $ 75,726 Total $ 57,033 $ 13,035 $ 3,316 $ 1,118 $ 130 $ 1,094 $ — $ — $ 75,726 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential first mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 164,917 $ 389,246 $ 247,957 $ 130,857 $ 56,223 $ 162,424 $ 887 $ 2 $ 1,152,513 Grade 5 — 1,286 1,088 1,250 2,239 2,913 — — 8,776 Grade 7 28 392 616 388 1,117 3,279 — — 5,820 Total $ 164,945 $ 390,924 $ 249,661 $ 132,495 $ 59,579 $ 168,616 $ 887 $ 2 $ 1,167,109 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (5) $ — $ — $ (5) Residential junior mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 14,020 $ 7,277 $ 4,053 $ 4,187 $ 2,753 $ 3,909 $ 157,960 $ 6,342 $ 200,501 Grade 7 31 31 202 — — 27 92 — 383 Total $ 14,051 $ 7,308 $ 4,255 $ 4,187 $ 2,753 $ 3,936 $ 158,052 $ 6,342 $ 200,884 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (96) $ — $ — $ (96) Retail & other Grades 1-4 $ 8,207 $ 8,107 $ 5,345 $ 2,434 $ 1,689 $ 3,869 $ 25,891 $ — $ 55,542 Grade 5 — — 38 — — — — — 38 Grade 7 31 — 25 8 19 65 — — 148 Total $ 8,238 $ 8,107 $ 5,408 $ 2,442 $ 1,708 $ 3,934 $ 25,891 $ — $ 55,728 Current period gross charge-offs $ (7) $ (1) $ — $ (1) $ — $ (52) $ (212) $ — $ (273) Total loans $ 810,769 $ 1,478,242 $ 1,128,121 $ 585,085 $ 367,691 $ 1,083,584 $ 894,106 $ 6,344 $ 6,353,942 December 31, 2022 Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (in thousands) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Revolving Revolving to Term TOTAL Commercial & industrial Grades 1-4 $ 317,394 $ 226,065 $ 101,374 $ 68,884 $ 50,189 $ 77,589 $ 360,978 $ — $ 1,202,473 Grade 5 9,938 5,902 10,811 1,530 3,986 4,562 20,617 — 57,346 Grade 6 1,459 2,283 629 511 402 11,653 14,047 — 30,984 Grade 7 556 293 3,211 2,990 775 1,070 5,121 — 14,016 Total $ 329,347 $ 234,543 $ 116,025 $ 73,915 $ 55,352 $ 94,874 $ 400,763 $ — $ 1,304,819 Current period gross charge-offs $ (38) $ (41) $ (2) $ — $ (109) $ — $ — $ — $ (190) Owner-occupied CRE Grades 1-4 $ 151,391 $ 190,313 $ 105,156 $ 100,606 $ 91,479 $ 252,574 $ 6,734 $ — $ 898,253 Grade 5 5,241 3,192 4,287 2,163 4,791 14,632 348 — 34,654 Grade 6 — — 763 2,361 — 877 — — 4,001 Grade 7 227 706 6,344 616 — 9,798 — — 17,691 Total $ 156,859 $ 194,211 $ 116,550 $ 105,746 $ 96,270 $ 277,881 $ 7,082 $ — $ 954,599 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (555) $ — $ — $ (555) Agricultural Grades 1-4 $ 275,208 $ 145,272 $ 85,413 $ 25,463 $ 19,687 $ 130,849 $ 249,033 $ — $ 930,925 Grade 5 13,295 18,178 2,694 1,992 517 43,927 21,199 — 101,802 Grade 6 115 1,457 28 33 — 5,258 429 — 7,320 Grade 7 7,165 2,632 720 1,977 4,611 19,948 11,507 — 48,560 Total $ 295,783 $ 167,539 $ 88,855 $ 29,465 $ 24,815 $ 199,982 $ 282,168 $ — $ 1,088,607 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — CRE investment Grades 1-4 $ 205,930 $ 229,252 $ 192,527 $ 134,301 $ 79,649 $ 248,595 $ 11,383 $ — $ 1,101,637 Grade 5 567 1,649 3,578 4,266 3,086 24,897 — — 38,043 Grade 6 — — — 1,170 2,396 2,483 206 — 6,255 Grade 7 — — 121 299 245 3,140 209 — 4,014 Total $ 206,497 $ 230,901 $ 196,226 $ 140,036 $ 85,376 $ 279,115 $ 11,798 $ — $ 1,149,949 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Construction & land development Grades 1-4 $ 104,804 $ 140,727 $ 12,188 $ 9,747 $ 23,811 $ 13,138 $ 13,235 $ — $ 317,650 Grade 5 37 — — 14 — 95 — — 146 Grade 7 33 — — — — 771 — — 804 Total $ 104,874 $ 140,727 $ 12,188 $ 9,761 $ 23,811 $ 14,004 $ 13,235 $ — $ 318,600 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential construction Grades 1-4 $ 92,417 $ 16,774 $ 966 $ 123 $ 336 $ 229 $ 3,547 $ — $ 114,392 Total $ 92,417 $ 16,774 $ 966 $ 123 $ 336 $ 229 $ 3,547 $ — $ 114,392 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Residential first mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 318,628 $ 272,011 $ 147,857 $ 68,975 $ 31,208 $ 162,153 $ 2,080 $ 3 $ 1,002,915 Grade 5 1,494 758 997 1,803 2,272 465 — — 7,789 Grade 6 — — — 711 — — — — 711 Grade 7 154 329 188 349 197 4,303 — — 5,520 Total $ 320,276 $ 273,098 $ 149,042 $ 71,838 $ 33,677 $ 166,921 $ 2,080 $ 3 $ 1,016,935 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (65) $ — $ — $ (65) Residential junior mortgage Grades 1-4 $ 10,119 $ 4,580 $ 5,207 $ 3,151 $ 1,573 $ 3,409 $ 142,784 $ 5,762 $ 176,585 Grade 5 — — — — — 143 165 — 308 Grade 7 — 206 — — — 24 209 — 439 Total $ 10,119 $ 4,786 $ 5,207 $ 3,151 $ 1,573 $ 3,576 $ 143,158 $ 5,762 $ 177,332 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Retail & other Grades 1-4 $ 12,318 $ 8,957 $ 4,221 $ 3,188 $ 1,035 $ 24,950 $ 492 $ — $ 55,161 Grade 5 — 23 — — — — — — 23 Grade 7 — 23 22 2 30 5 — — 82 Total $ 12,318 $ 9,003 $ 4,243 $ 3,190 $ 1,065 $ 24,955 $ 492 $ — $ 55,266 Current period gross charge-offs $ — $ (1) $ (6) $ (1) $ — $ — $ (215) $ — $ (223) Total loans $ 1,528,490 $ 1,271,582 $ 689,302 $ 437,225 $ 322,275 $ 1,061,537 $ 864,323 $ 5,765 $ 6,180,499 |
Schedule of aggregated by portfolio segment and type of modification | The following table presents the amortized cost of loans that were both experiencing financial difficulty and were modified during the year ended December 31, 2023, aggregated by portfolio segment and type of modification. (in thousands) Payment Delay Term Extension Interest Rate Reduction Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction Total % of Total Loans Commercial & industrial $ 412 $ — $ 85 $ — $ 497 0.04 % Owner-occupied CRE — — — — — — % Agricultural 105 — — — 105 0.01 % CRE investment — — — — — — % Construction & land development — — — — — — % Residential first mortgage — — — — — — % Total $ 517 $ — $ 85 $ — $ 602 0.01 % |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of premises and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization | Premises and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, is summarized as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Land $ 18,015 $ 14,841 Land improvements 5,461 5,361 Building and improvements 99,664 89,630 Leasehold improvements 7,228 7,079 Furniture and equipment 38,838 35,717 169,206 152,628 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 50,450 43,672 Premises and equipment, net $ 118,756 $ 108,956 |
Schedule of operating lease | A summary of net lease cost and selected other information related to operating leases was as follows. Years Ended ($ in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Net lease cost: Operating lease cost $ 2,004 $ 1,778 $ 1,018 Variable lease cost 631 448 234 Net lease cost $ 2,635 $ 2,226 $ 1,252 Selected other operating lease information: Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 5.8 5.4 6.3 Weighted average discount rate 2.7 % 2.3 % 1.5 % |
Schedule of maturity of remaining lease liabilities | The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities. Years Ending December 31, (in thousands) 2024 $ 2,486 2025 2,176 2026 1,994 2027 1,831 2028 1,312 Thereafter 1,842 Total future minimum lease payments 11,641 Less: amount representing interest (315) Present value of net future minimum lease payments $ 11,326 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_2
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of goodwill and other intangibles | A summary of goodwill and other intangibles was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Goodwill $ 367,387 $ 367,387 Core deposit intangibles 25,112 32,701 Customer list intangibles 1,867 2,350 Other intangibles 26,979 35,051 Goodwill and other intangibles, net $ 394,366 $ 402,438 |
Schedule of goodwill | (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Goodwill: Goodwill at beginning of year $ 367,387 $ 317,189 Acquisitions — 49,970 Purchase accounting adjustment — 228 Goodwill at end of year $ 367,387 $ 367,387 |
Schedule of other intangibles | (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Core deposit intangibles: Gross carrying amount $ 60,724 $ 60,724 Accumulated amortization (35,612) (28,023) Net book value $ 25,112 $ 32,701 Additions during the period $ — $ 19,364 Amortization during the period $ 7,589 $ 6,108 Customer list intangibles: Gross carrying amount $ 5,523 $ 5,523 Accumulated amortization (3,656) (3,173) Net book value $ 1,867 $ 2,350 Amortization during the period $ 483 $ 508 |
Schedule of mortgage servicing rights | A summary of the changes in the MSR asset was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 MSR asset: MSR asset at beginning of year $ 13,080 $ 13,636 Capitalized MSR 1,540 2,327 Amortization during the period (2,965) (2,883) MSR asset at end of year $ 11,655 $ 13,080 Valuation allowance at beginning of year $ (500) $ (1,200) Reversals 500 700 Valuation allowance at end of year $ — $ (500) MSR asset, net $ 11,655 $ 12,580 Fair value of MSR asset at end of period $ 16,810 $ 17,215 Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ 1,609,395 $ 1,637,109 Net book value of MSR asset to loans serviced for others 0.72 % 0.77 % (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 LSR asset: LSR asset at beginning of year $ 11,039 $ 20,055 Amortization during the period (2,208) (9,016) LSR asset at end of year $ 8,831 $ 11,039 Agricultural loans serviced for others $ 492,137 $ 538,392 |
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets and the MSR asset | The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets and servicing assets. The projections are based on existing asset balances, the current interest rate environment and prepayment speeds as of December 31, 2023. The actual amortization expense the Company recognizes in any given period may be significantly different depending upon acquisition or sale activities, changes in interest rates, prepayment speeds, market conditions, regulatory requirements and events or circumstances that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. (in thousands) Core deposit Customer list MSR asset LSR asset Years Ending December 31, 2024 $ 6,298 $ 449 $ 2,704 $ 1,962 2025 5,161 449 2,037 1,717 2026 3,983 249 1,495 1,472 2027 3,218 166 1,495 1,227 2028 2,622 166 1,494 981 Thereafter 3,830 388 2,430 1,472 Total $ 25,112 $ 1,867 $ 11,655 $ 8,831 |
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Tables
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Real Estate [Abstract] | |
Schedule of summary of OREO | A summary of OREO, which is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated was as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of period $ 1,975 $ 11,955 Transfer in loans at net realizable value 985 183 Transfer in former bank branch properties at net realizable value — 25 Sales proceeds (1,933) (13,150) Net gain from sales 421 3,206 Write-downs (181) (244) Balance at end of period $ 1,267 $ 1,975 |
DEPOSITS (Tables)
DEPOSITS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deposits [Abstract] | |
Schedule of deposit composition | The deposit composition was as follows. December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Noninterest-bearing demand $ 1,958,709 27 % $ 2,361,816 33 % Interest-bearing demand 1,055,520 15 % 1,279,850 18 % Money market 1,891,287 26 % 1,707,619 24 % Savings 768,401 11 % 931,417 13 % Time 1,523,883 21 % 898,219 12 % Total deposits $ 7,197,800 100 % $ 7,178,921 100 % |
Schedule of maturities of time deposits | At December 31, 2023, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows. Years Ending December 31, (in thousands) 2024 $ 1,171,328 2025 311,446 2026 19,455 2027 14,860 2028 6,684 Thereafter 110 Total time deposits $ 1,523,883 |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of long-term borrowings | The components of long-term borrowings were as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 FHLB advances $ 5,000 $ 33,000 Junior subordinated debentures 40,552 39,720 Subordinated notes 121,378 152,622 Total long-term borrowings $ 166,930 $ 225,342 |
Schedule of maturity of FHLB advances | The following table shows the maturity schedule of the FHLB advances as of December 31, 2023. Maturing in: (in thousands) 2024 $ — 2025 5,000 2026 — 2027 — 2028 — Thereafter — $ 5,000 |
Schedule of junior subordinated debentures | The following table shows the breakdown of junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes. As of 12/31/2023 As of 12/31/2022 (in thousands) Maturity Interest Par Unamortized Premium /(Discount) / Debt Issue Costs (1) Carrying Interest Carrying Junior Subordinated Debentures: Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust I (2) 12/15/2035 7.08 % $ 10,310 $ (2,380) $ 7,930 6.20 % $ 7,734 Baylake Capital Trust II (3) 9/30/2036 6.94 % 16,598 (2,938) 13,660 6.08 % 13,424 First Menasha Statutory Trust (4) 3/17/2034 8.43 % 5,155 (443) 4,712 7.53 % 4,668 County Bancorp Statutory Trust II (5) 9/15/2035 7.18 % 6,186 (753) 5,433 6.30 % 5,277 County Bancorp Statutory Trust III (6) 6/15/2036 7.34 % 6,186 (811) 5,375 6.46 % 5,219 Fox River Valley Capital Trust (7) 5/30/2033 7.89 % 3,610 (168) 3,442 6.40 % 3,398 Total $ 48,045 $ (7,493) $ 40,552 $ 39,720 Subordinated Notes: Subordinated Notes due 2031 7/15/2031 3.13 % $ 99,000 $ (524) $ 98,476 3.13 % $ 99,267 County Subordinated Notes due 2028 6/1/2028 — % — — — 5.88 % 30,119 County Subordinated Notes due 2030 6/30/2030 7.00 % 22,400 502 22,902 7.00 % 23,236 Total $ 121,400 $ (22) $ 121,378 $ 152,622 1. Represents the remaining unamortized premium or discount on debt issuances assumed in acquisitions, and represents the unamortized debt issue costs for the debt issued directly by Nicolet. 2. The debentures, assumed in April 2013 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.43%, adjusted quarterly. * 3. The debentures, assumed in April 2016 as a result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.35%, adjusted quarterly. * 4. The debentures, assumed in April 2017 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 2.79%, adjusted quarterly. * 5. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.53%, adjusted quarterly. * 6. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of three-month SOFR plus 1.69%, adjusted quarterly. * 7. The debentures, assumed in December 2021 as the result of an acquisition, have a floating rate of 5-year swap rate plus 3.40%, which resets every five years. |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Schedule of weighted average assumptions for valuing stock option grants | The weighted average assumptions used in the model for valuing stock option grants were as follows. 2023 2022 2021 Dividend yield 1.55 % — % — % Expected volatility 30 % 30 % 30 % Risk-free interest rate 4.22 % 3.03 % 1.19 % Expected average life 7 years 7 years 7 years Weighted average per share fair value of options $ 24.24 $ 30.99 $ 26.33 |
Schedule of stock option activity | A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is summarized below. Stock Options Option Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Outstanding – December 31, 2020 1,437,460 $ 50.47 Granted 450,000 77.99 Exercise of stock options * (53,214) 34.40 Forfeited (1,000) 48.85 Outstanding – December 31, 2021 1,833,246 $ 57.69 6.6 $ 51,426 Granted 132,929 81.04 Exercise of stock options * (82,611) 41.84 Forfeited (30,500) 75.08 Outstanding – December 31, 2022 1,853,064 $ 59.79 5.9 $ 37,526 Granted 39,000 71.99 Exercise of stock options * (241,876) 43.54 Forfeited (27,100) 84.37 Outstanding – December 31, 2023 1,623,088 $ 62.09 5.3 $ 30,126 Exercisable – December 31, 2023 1,184,045 $ 56.63 4.4 $ 28,297 *The terms of the stock option agreements permit having a number of shares of stock withheld, the fair market value of which as of the date of exercise is sufficient to satisfy the exercise price and/or tax withholding requirements, and accordingly 55,467 shares, 7,957 shares, and 10,354 shares were surrendered during 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. |
Schedule of options outstanding | The following options were outstanding at December 31, 2023. Number of Shares Weighted Average Weighted Average Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable Outstanding Exercisable $23.80 – $40.00 76,659 76,659 $ 32.45 $ 32.45 2.0 2.0 $40.01 – $50.00 589,250 589,250 48.85 48.85 3.4 3.4 $50.01 – $65.00 169,850 157,850 56.77 56.39 4.3 4.0 $65.01 – $75.00 307,400 191,300 71.28 70.77 6.6 6.1 $75.01 – $93.09 479,929 168,986 79.08 78.95 7.7 7.5 1,623,088 1,184,045 $ 62.09 $ 56.63 5.3 4.4 |
Schedule of restricted stock | A summary of the Company’s restricted stock activity is summarized below. Restricted Stock Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Outstanding – December 31, 2020 18,925 $ 53.57 Granted 33,153 75.83 Vested * (25,831) 64.53 Forfeited (446) 41.44 Outstanding – December 31, 2021 25,801 $ 71.42 Granted 72,948 76.81 Vested * (24,659) 72.64 Forfeited (600) 56.01 Outstanding – December 31, 2022 73,490 $ 76.49 Granted 19,213 64.28 Vested * (35,545) 69.69 Forfeited — — Outstanding – December 31, 2023 57,158 $ 76.61 *The terms of the restricted stock agreements permit the surrender of shares to the Company upon vesting in order to satisfy applicable tax withholding at the minimum statutory withholding rate, and accordingly 3,637 shares, 2,249 shares, and 3,215 shares were surrendered during 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of current and deferred amounts of income tax expense | The current and deferred amounts of income tax expense were as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Current $ 17,898 $ 44,384 $ 14,138 Deferred 3,027 (12,907) 6,332 Valuation allowance for securities AFS, net 4,191 — — Income tax expense $ 25,116 $ 31,477 $ 20,470 |
Schedule of income tax reconciliation | The differences between the income tax expense recognized and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to the income before income tax expense for the years ended as indicated are included in the following table. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Tax on pretax income, at statutory rates $ 18,193 $ 26,405 $ 17,023 State income taxes, net of federal effect — 7,847 5,064 Tax-exempt interest income (1,072) (1,037) (517) Increase in cash surrender value life insurance (950) (1,040) (570) Stock-based employee compensation (811) (1,101) (618) Executive compensation 1,094 82 163 Valuation allowance, net 8,677 — — Other, net (15) 321 (75) Income tax expense $ 25,116 $ 31,477 $ 20,470 |
Schedule of net deferred tax asset | The net deferred tax asset includes the following amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Deferred tax assets: ACL-Loans $ 16,937 $ 16,315 Net operating loss carryforwards 2,142 2,721 Compensation 10,971 10,274 Purchase accounting adjustments 1,963 9,400 Other real estate 132 672 Unrealized loss on securities AFS 19,196 21,011 Valuation allowance - securities AFS (4,191) — Valuation allowance - other timing differences (4,486) — Total deferred tax assets 42,664 60,393 Deferred tax liabilities: Premises and equipment (3,138) (3,000) Prepaid expenses (662) (801) Core deposit and other intangibles (5,917) (8,817) MSR and LSR assets (5,455) (6,570) Other (319) (513) Total deferred tax liabilities (15,491) (19,701) Net deferred tax assets $ 27,173 $ 40,692 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of summary of the contract or notional amount of exposure to off-balance-sheet risk | A summary of the contract or notional amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance sheet risk was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Commitments to extend credit $ 1,877,327 $ 1,850,601 Financial standby letters of credit 17,500 26,530 Performance standby letters of credit 11,381 9,375 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tab
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Loans to Related Parties | A summary of the loans to related parties was as follows. (in thousands) December 31, 2023 Balance at beginning of year $ 110,707 New loans 15,265 Repayments (10,962) Changes due to status of executive officers and directors (3,308) Balance at end of year $ 111,702 |
ASSETS GAINS (LOSSES), NET (Tab
ASSETS GAINS (LOSSES), NET (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Assets Gains (Losses), Net [Abstract] | |
Schedule of components of the net gain (losses) on assets | Components of the net gains (losses) on assets are as follows. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net $ (3,313) $ (244) $ (283) Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net (37,723) — — Gains (losses) on equity securities, net (252) (127) 3,445 Gains (losses) on sales of OREO, net 421 3,206 597 Write-downs of OREO (181) (244) (28) Write-down of other investment (954) — — Gains (losses) on sales of other investments, net 9,372 531 550 Gains (losses) on sales or dispositions of other assets, net (178) 8 (100) Asset gains (losses), net $ (32,808) $ 3,130 $ 4,181 |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMEN_2
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Bank's actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios | The Company’s and the Bank’s actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table. Actual For Capital Adequacy To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions (2) (in thousands) Amount Ratio (1) Amount Ratio (1) Amount Ratio (1) December 31, 2023 Company Total risk-based capital $ 930,804 13.0 % $ 574,231 8.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 750,811 10.5 430,673 6.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 712,040 9.9 323,005 4.5 Leverage 750,811 9.2 326,483 4.0 Bank Total risk-based capital $ 827,341 11.5 % $ 573,221 8.0 % $ 716,527 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 768,726 10.7 429,916 6.0 573,221 8.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 768,726 10.7 322,437 4.5 465,742 6.5 Leverage 768,726 9.4 325,868 4.0 407,334 5.0 December 31, 2022 Company Total risk-based capital $ 889,763 12.3 % $ 577,138 8.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 684,280 9.5 432,853 6.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 646,341 9.0 324,640 4.5 Leverage 684,280 8.2 335,621 4.0 Bank Total risk-based capital $ 816,951 11.3 % $ 576,241 8.0 % $ 720,301 10.0 % Tier 1 risk-based capital 764,090 10.6 432,181 6.0 576,241 8.0 Common equity Tier 1 capital 764,090 10.6 324,135 4.5 468,196 6.5 Leverage 764,090 9.1 334,916 4.0 418,645 5.0 (1) The Total risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets. The Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital divided by total risk-weighted assets. CET1 risk-based capital ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital, with deductions for goodwill and other intangible assets (other than mortgage servicing assets), net of associated deferred tax liabilities, and limitations on the inclusion of deferred tax assets, mortgage servicing assets and investments in other financial institutions, in each case as provided further in the rules, divided by total risk-weighted assets. The Leverage ratio is defined as Tier 1 capital divided by the most recent quarter’s average total assets as adjusted. (2) Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable at the bank holding company level. |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis | The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements Using Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2023 U.S. Treasury securities $ 14,123 $ — $ 14,123 $ — U.S. government agency securities 7,384 — 7,384 — State, county and municipals 334,822 — 333,401 1,421 Mortgage-backed securities 352,622 — 351,658 964 Corporate debt securities 93,622 — 89,944 3,678 Securities AFS $ 802,573 $ — $ 796,510 $ 6,063 Other investments (equity securities) $ 4,240 $ 4,240 $ — $ — Derivative assets 152 — — 152 Derivative liabilities 79 — — 79 December 31, 2022 U.S. Treasury securities $ 183,830 $ — $ 183,830 $ — U.S. government agency securities 2,100 — 2,100 — State, county and municipals 398,188 — 396,315 1,873 Mortgage-backed securities 200,932 — 199,951 981 Corporate debt securities 132,568 — 127,269 5,299 Securities AFS $ 917,618 $ — $ 909,465 $ 8,153 Other investments (equity securities) $ 4,376 $ 4,376 $ — $ — Derivative assets 60 — — 60 Derivative liabilities 10 — — 10 |
Schedule of changes in Level 3 securities AFS measured at fair value on a recurring basis | The following table presents the changes in Level 3 securities AFS measured at fair value on a recurring basis. (in thousands) Years Ended Level 3 Fair Value Measurements: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Balance at beginning of year $ 8,153 $ 8,065 Acquired balances — 750 Paydowns/Sales/Settlements (2,425) (451) Unrealized gains / (losses) 335 (211) Balance at end of year $ 6,063 $ 8,153 |
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall. (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements Using Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2023 Collateral dependent loans $ 19,920 $ — $ — $ 19,920 OREO 1,267 — — 1,267 MSR asset 11,655 — — 11,655 December 31, 2022 Collateral dependent loans $ 30,951 $ — $ — $ 30,951 OREO 1,975 — — 1,975 MSR asset 12,580 — — 12,580 |
Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments | The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are shown below. December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Carrying Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 491,431 $ 491,431 $ 491,431 $ — $ — Certificates of deposit in other banks 6,374 6,293 — 6,293 — Securities AFS 802,573 802,573 — 796,510 6,063 Other investments 57,560 57,560 4,240 44,010 9,310 Loans held for sale 4,160 4,276 — 4,276 — Loans, net 6,290,332 6,083,942 — — 6,083,942 MSR asset 11,655 16,810 — — 16,810 LSR asset 8,831 8,831 — — 8,831 Accrued interest receivable 24,237 24,237 24,237 — — Financial liabilities: Deposits $ 7,197,800 $ 7,184,712 $ — $ — $ 7,184,712 Short-term borrowings — — — — — Long-term borrowings 166,930 155,179 — 4,820 150,359 Accrued interest payable 7,765 7,765 7,765 — — December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Carrying Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 154,723 $ 154,723 $ 154,723 $ — $ — Certificates of deposit in other banks 12,518 12,407 — 12,407 — Securities AFS 917,618 917,618 — 909,465 8,153 Securities HTM 679,128 623,352 — 623,352 — Other investments 65,286 65,286 4,376 52,093 8,817 Loans held for sale 1,482 1,529 — 1,529 — Loans, net 6,118,670 5,863,570 — — 5,863,570 MSR asset 12,580 17,215 — — 17,215 LSR asset 11,039 11,039 — — 11,039 Accrued interest receivable 21,275 21,275 21,275 — — Financial liabilities: Deposits $ 7,178,921 $ 7,172,779 $ — $ — $ 7,172,779 Short-term borrowings 317,000 317,000 317,000 — — Long-term borrowings 225,342 220,513 — 33,001 187,512 Accrued interest payable 4,265 4,265 4,265 — — |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL_2
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of parent company only condensed financial statements | Condensed Parent Company only financial statements of Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. follow. Balance Sheets December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 Assets Cash and due from subsidiary $ 88,365 $ 63,927 Investments 10,535 10,313 Investments in subsidiaries 1,104,356 1,094,063 Other assets 680 392 Total assets $ 1,203,936 $ 1,168,695 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Junior subordinated debentures $ 40,552 $ 39,720 Subordinated notes 121,378 152,622 Other liabilities 2,999 3,824 Stockholders’ equity 1,039,007 972,529 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,203,936 $ 1,168,695 Statements of Income Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Interest income $ 126 $ 81 $ 18 Interest expense 10,633 8,687 2,959 Net interest expense (10,507) (8,606) (2,941) Dividend income from subsidiaries 70,000 77,775 65,000 Operating expense (107) (457) (2,562) Gain (loss) on investments, net (1,164) 395 3,995 Income tax benefit 3,803 2,373 437 Earnings before equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries 62,025 71,480 63,929 Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries (509) 22,780 (3,277) Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Accretion of discounts on borrowings 588 427 584 (Gain) loss on investments, net 1,164 (395) (3,995) Change in other assets and liabilities, net (1,190) (1,775) 1,013 Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries, net of dividends 509 (22,780) 3,277 Net cash provided by operating activities 62,587 69,737 61,531 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of investments 75 1,835 4,105 Purchases of investments (1,451) (2,116) (5,049) Net cash paid in business combinations — (31,970) (63,892) Net cash used in investing activities (1,376) (32,251) (64,836) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,521) (61,497) (62,583) Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 6,867 3,282 2,382 Cash dividends on common stock (11,119) — — Capitalized issuance costs, net — — (789) Repayment of long-term borrowings (31,000) — — Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes, net — — 98,953 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (36,773) (58,215) 37,963 Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from subsidiary 24,438 (20,729) 34,658 Beginning cash and due from subsidiary 63,927 84,656 49,998 Ending cash and due from subsidiary $ 88,365 $ 63,927 $ 84,656 |
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tabl
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of earnings per common share | Presented below are the calculations for basic and diluted earnings per common share. Years Ended December 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 2021 Net income $ 61,516 $ 94,260 $ 60,652 Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,743 13,909 10,736 Effect of dilutive common stock awards 328 466 409 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 15,071 14,375 11,145 Basic earnings per common share $ 4.17 $ 6.78 $ 5.65 Diluted earnings per common share $ 4.08 $ 6.56 $ 5.44 |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIF_4
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) subsidiary segment | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Number of wholly owned subsidiaries | subsidiary | 3 | |
Number of reportable segments | 1 | |
Number of operating segments | 1 | |
Loans, threshold period past due | 90 days | |
Material loans criteria for ACL-Loans adequacy calculation | $ | $ 250,000 | |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | Interest Receivable and Other Assets | Interest Receivable and Other Assets |
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | Accrued interest payable and other liabilities |
Core deposit intangibles: | ||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Amortized period of core deposit intangible | 10 years | |
Customer list intangibles | ||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Amortized period of core deposit intangible | 12 years |
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIF_5
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Estimated Useful Lives Of Premises and Equipment (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Minimum | Building and improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 25 years |
Minimum | Leasehold improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 5 years |
Minimum | Furniture and equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 3 years |
Maximum | Building and improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 40 years |
Maximum | Leasehold improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 15 years |
Maximum | Furniture and equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful lives of new premises and equipment | 10 years |
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Detai
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Aug. 26, 2022 | Dec. 03, 2021 | Sep. 03, 2021 |
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 1,262,360 | ||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 98 | ||
Cash consideration paid | 39 | ||
Total purchase price | $ 137 | ||
County Bancorp, Inc. | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 2,366,243 | ||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 176 | ||
Cash consideration paid | 48 | ||
Total purchase price | $ 224 | ||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 2,337,230 | ||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 180 | ||
Cash consideration paid | 49 | ||
Total purchase price | $ 229 |
ACQUISITIONS - Summary of the A
ACQUISITIONS - Summary of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, including Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 26, 2022 | Dec. 03, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Purchase Price: | ||||||
Goodwill | $ 0 | $ 49,970 | ||||
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | ||||||
Assets Acquired: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||
Investment securities | 218,000 | 218,000 | ||||
Loans | 848,000 | 827,000 | ||||
ACL-Loans | (9,000) | (2,000) | ||||
Premises and equipment | 9,000 | 10,000 | ||||
BOLI | 29,000 | 29,000 | ||||
Core deposit intangible and Other intangibles | 0 | 19,000 | ||||
Other assets | 5,000 | 10,000 | ||||
Total assets | 1,110,000 | 1,121,000 | ||||
Liabilities Assumed: | ||||||
Deposits | 869,000 | 870,000 | ||||
Borrowings | 161,000 | 161,000 | ||||
Other liabilities | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||||
Total liabilities | $ 1,033,000 | 1,034,000 | ||||
Net assets acquired | 87,000 | |||||
Assets Acquired: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 0 | |||||
Investment securities | 0 | |||||
Loans | (21,000) | |||||
ACL-Loans | 7,000 | |||||
Premises and equipment | 1,000 | |||||
BOLI | 0 | |||||
Core deposit intangible and Other intangibles | 19,000 | |||||
Other assets | 5,000 | |||||
Total assets | 11,000 | |||||
Liabilities Assumed: | ||||||
Deposits | 1,000 | |||||
Borrowings | 0 | |||||
Other liabilities | 0 | |||||
Total liabilities | $ 1,000 | |||||
Purchase Price: | ||||||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 1,262,360 | |||||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 98,000 | |||||
Cash consideration paid | 39,000 | |||||
Total purchase price | 137,000 | |||||
Goodwill | $ 50,000 | |||||
County Bancorp, Inc. | ||||||
Assets Acquired: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||
Investment securities | 301,000 | 300,000 | ||||
Loans | 1,015,000 | 1,014,000 | ||||
ACL-Loans | (11,000) | (3,000) | ||||
Premises and equipment | 21,000 | 17,000 | ||||
BOLI | 33,000 | 33,000 | ||||
Core deposit intangible and Other intangibles | 0 | 7,000 | ||||
Loan servicing rights | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||
Other assets | 6,000 | 4,000 | ||||
Total assets | 1,405,000 | 1,412,000 | ||||
Liabilities Assumed: | ||||||
Deposits | 1,027,000 | 1,030,000 | ||||
Borrowings | 218,000 | 219,000 | ||||
Other liabilities | 8,000 | 8,000 | ||||
Total liabilities | $ 1,253,000 | 1,257,000 | ||||
Net assets acquired | $ 155,000 | |||||
Assets Acquired: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 0 | |||||
Investment securities | (1,000) | |||||
Loans | (1,000) | |||||
ACL-Loans | 8,000 | |||||
Premises and equipment | (4,000) | |||||
BOLI | 0 | |||||
Core deposit intangible and Other intangibles | 7,000 | |||||
Loan servicing rights | 0 | |||||
Other assets | (2,000) | |||||
Total assets | 7,000 | |||||
Liabilities Assumed: | ||||||
Deposits | 3,000 | |||||
Borrowings | 1,000 | |||||
Other liabilities | 0 | |||||
Total liabilities | $ 4,000 | |||||
Purchase Price: | ||||||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 2,366,243 | |||||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 176,000 | |||||
Cash consideration paid | 48,000 | |||||
Total purchase price | 224,000 | |||||
Write-off prior investment in County | (1,000) | |||||
Goodwill | $ 70,000 |
ACQUISITIONS - Summary of the_2
ACQUISITIONS - Summary of the Assets Acquired (Including Goodwill) and Liabilities Assumed, including Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | 16 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 03, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Assets Acquired: | |||||
Goodwill | $ 367,387 | $ 367,387 | $ 367,387 | $ 317,189 | |
Assets Acquired: | |||||
Goodwill | 0 | 228 | |||
Purchase Price: | |||||
Goodwill | 0 | $ 49,970 | |||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | |||||
Assets Acquired: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 448,000 | 448,000 | |||
Investment securities | 104,000 | 104,000 | |||
Loans | 930,000 | 940,000 | |||
ACL-Loans | (6,000) | (2,000) | |||
Premises and equipment | 24,000 | 21,000 | |||
BOLI | 16,000 | 16,000 | |||
Goodwill | 20,000 | 0 | |||
Other intangibles | 4,000 | 7,000 | |||
Other assets | 25,000 | 22,000 | |||
Total assets | 1,565,000 | 1,556,000 | |||
Liabilities Assumed: | |||||
Deposits | 1,365,000 | 1,366,000 | |||
Borrowings | 28,000 | 29,000 | |||
Other liabilities | 13,000 | 14,000 | |||
Total liabilities | $ 1,406,000 | 1,409,000 | |||
Net assets acquired | $ 147,000 | ||||
Assets Acquired: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | ||||
Investment securities | 0 | ||||
Loans | 10,000 | ||||
ACL-Loans | 4,000 | ||||
Premises and equipment | (3,000) | ||||
BOLI | 0 | ||||
Goodwill | (20,000) | ||||
Other intangibles | 3,000 | ||||
Other assets | (3,000) | ||||
Total assets | (9,000) | ||||
Liabilities Assumed: | |||||
Deposits | 1,000 | ||||
Borrowings | 1,000 | ||||
Other liabilities | 1,000 | ||||
Total liabilities | $ 3,000 | ||||
Purchase Price: | |||||
Nicolet common stock issued (in shares) | 2,337,230 | ||||
Value of Nicolet common stock consideration | $ 180,000 | ||||
Cash consideration paid | 49,000 | ||||
Total purchase price | 229,000 | ||||
Write-off prior investment in Mackinac | (2,000) | ||||
Goodwill | $ 84,000 |
ACQUISITIONS - Carrying Value o
ACQUISITIONS - Carrying Value of PCD Loans Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Aug. 26, 2022 | Dec. 03, 2021 | Sep. 03, 2021 |
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | $ 2,000 | $ 9,000 | ||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | 827,000 | 848,000 | ||
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | PCD loans aquired | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition | 24,031 | |||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | 1,709 | |||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | $ 25,740 | |||
County Bancorp, Inc. | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | 3,000 | $ 11,000 | ||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | 1,014,000 | 1,015,000 | ||
County Bancorp, Inc. | PCD loans aquired | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition | 64,720 | |||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | 3,490 | |||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | $ 68,210 | |||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | 2,000 | $ 6,000 | ||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | $ 940,000 | 930,000 | ||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | PCD loans aquired | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition | 10,605 | |||
Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans at acquisition | 1,896 | |||
Par value of PCD acquired loans at acquisition | $ 12,501 |
ACQUISITIONS - Unaudited Pro Fo
ACQUISITIONS - Unaudited Pro Forma Information (Details) - County Bancorp, Inc and Mackinac Financial Corporation $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Total revenue, net of interest expense | $ 320,307 |
Net income | $ 87,860 |
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 5.91 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_3
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Amortized Costs and Fair Values of Securities AFS and HTM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | $ 875,187 | $ 996,344 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 2,114 | 136 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 74,728 | 78,862 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 802,573 | 917,618 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 0 | 679,128 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 46 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 55,822 | |
Fair Value | 623,352 | |
U.S. Treasury securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 15,988 | 192,116 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 1,865 | 8,286 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 14,123 | 183,830 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 497,648 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 35,722 | |
Fair Value | 461,926 | |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 7,430 | 2,133 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 46 | 33 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 7,384 | 2,100 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 8,744 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 46 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 0 | |
Fair Value | 8,790 | |
State, county and municipals | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 360,496 | 433,733 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 651 | 123 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 26,325 | 35,668 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 334,822 | 398,188 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 34,874 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 3,349 | |
Fair Value | 31,525 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 388,378 | 227,650 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 1,437 | 10 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 37,193 | 26,728 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | 352,622 | 200,932 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 137,862 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 16,751 | |
Fair Value | 121,111 | |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 102,895 | 140,712 |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 26 | 3 |
Gross Unrealized Losses | 9,299 | 8,147 |
Securities available for sale (“AFS”), at fair value | $ 93,622 | $ 132,568 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_4
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 07, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | |||||
Pre-tax loss | $ 37,723,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Other comprehensive loss | (4,297,000) | 60,572,000 | 9,645,000 | ||
Securities pledged as collateral | 364,000,000 | 883,000,000 | |||
Accrued interest on securities | 5,000,000 | 6,000,000 | |||
Investment securities | $ 2,300,000 | 2,340,000 | 0 | 0 | |
Allowance for credit losses on securities AFS | $ 0 | 0 | $ 0 | ||
U.S. Treasury securities | |||||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | |||||
Sale of held-to-maturity debt securities at par value | $ 500,000,000 | ||||
Pre-tax loss | 37,700,000 | ||||
After-tax loss | 28,000,000 | ||||
Carrying value | 157,000,000 | ||||
U.S. Treasury securities | AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Parent | |||||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | |||||
Unrealized loss | 20,000,000 | ||||
Other comprehensive loss | $ 15,000,000 | ||||
Mortgage-backed securities | |||||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | |||||
Allowance for credit losses on securities HTM | $ 0 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_5
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Proceeds from Sales of Securities AFS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Securities AFS: | |||
Gross gains | $ 268 | $ 28 | $ 5 |
Gross losses | (3,581) | (272) | (288) |
Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net | (3,313) | (244) | (283) |
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS | 65,749 | 28,438 | 42,973 |
Securities HTM: | |||
Gross gains | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gross losses | (37,723) | 0 | 0 |
Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net | (37,723) | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sales of securities HTM | 460,051 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS | 65,749 | $ 28,438 | $ 42,973 |
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | |||
Securities AFS: | |||
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS | 21,000 | ||
Securities HTM: | |||
Proceeds from sales of securities AFS | $ 21,000 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_6
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Gross Unrealized Losses and the Related fair Value of Securities Available for Sale (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) security | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) security |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 33,963 | $ 497,072 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 361 | 35,593 |
12 months or more, fair value | 650,221 | 378,520 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 74,367 | 43,269 |
Total, fair value | 684,184 | 875,592 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 74,728 | $ 78,862 |
Total, number of securities | security | 1,031 | 1,296 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 85,699 | |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 9,623 | |
12 months or more, fair value | 526,583 | |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 46,199 | |
Total, unrealized losses | 612,282 | |
Total, fair value | $ 55,822 | |
Total, number of securities | security | 170 | |
U.S. Treasury securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 0 | $ 448 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 14 |
12 months or more, fair value | 14,123 | 183,382 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 1,865 | 8,272 |
Total, fair value | 14,123 | 183,830 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 1,865 | $ 8,286 |
Total, number of securities | security | 1 | 9 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 0 | |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | |
12 months or more, fair value | 461,926 | |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 35,722 | |
Total, unrealized losses | 461,926 | |
Total, fair value | $ 35,722 | |
Total, number of securities | security | 6 | |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 4,621 | $ 2,083 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 31 | 32 |
12 months or more, fair value | 1,793 | 17 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 15 | 1 |
Total, fair value | 6,414 | 2,100 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 46 | $ 33 |
Total, number of securities | security | 10 | 9 |
State, county and municipals | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 29,336 | $ 277,546 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 330 | 18,041 |
12 months or more, fair value | 257,916 | 86,569 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 25,995 | 17,627 |
Total, fair value | 287,252 | 364,115 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 26,325 | $ 35,668 |
Total, number of securities | security | 528 | 812 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 17,591 | |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 1,594 | |
12 months or more, fair value | 11,654 | |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 1,755 | |
Total, unrealized losses | 29,245 | |
Total, fair value | $ 3,349 | |
Total, number of securities | security | 58 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 6 | $ 102,108 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 11,320 |
12 months or more, fair value | 291,124 | 95,614 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 37,193 | 15,408 |
Total, fair value | 291,130 | 197,722 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 37,193 | $ 26,728 |
Total, number of securities | security | 433 | 376 |
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 68,108 | |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 8,029 | |
12 months or more, fair value | 53,003 | |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 8,722 | |
Total, unrealized losses | 121,111 | |
Total, fair value | $ 16,751 | |
Total, number of securities | security | 106 | |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items] | ||
Less than 12 months, fair value | $ 0 | $ 114,887 |
Less than 12 months, unrealized losses | 0 | 6,186 |
12 months or more, fair value | 85,265 | 12,938 |
12 months or more, unrealized losses | 9,299 | 1,961 |
Total, fair value | 85,265 | 127,825 |
Total, unrealized losses | $ 9,299 | $ 8,147 |
Total, number of securities | security | 59 | 90 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_7
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Amortized Cost and Fair Values of Securities Available for Sale at by Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Amortized Cost | ||
Due in less than one year | $ 55,132 | |
Due in one year through five years | 117,392 | |
Due after five years through ten years | 208,859 | |
Due after ten years | 105,426 | |
Allocated and single maturity date | 486,809 | |
Amortized Cost | 875,187 | |
Fair Value | ||
Due in less than one year | 54,675 | |
Due in one year through five years | 109,079 | |
Due after five years through ten years | 186,493 | |
Due after ten years | 99,704 | |
Allocated and single maturity date | 449,951 | |
Fair Value | 802,573 | $ 917,618 |
Mortgage-backed securities | ||
Amortized Cost | ||
Mortgage-backed securities | 388,378 | |
Fair Value | ||
Mortgage-backed securities | 352,622 | |
Fair Value | $ 352,622 | $ 200,932 |
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTME_8
SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Federal Reserve Bank stock | $ 33,087 | $ 32,219 |
FHLB stock | 9,674 | 18,625 |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values | 4,240 | 4,376 |
Other investments | 10,559 | 10,066 |
Total other investments | $ 57,560 | $ 65,286 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_2
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Summary of Loan Composition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 6,353,942 | $ 6,180,499 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | 63,610 | 61,829 | $ 49,672 | $ 32,173 |
Loans, net | $ 6,290,332 | $ 6,118,670 | ||
ACL-Loans to loans (in percent) | 1% | 1% | ||
% of Total | 100% | 100% | ||
Retail & other | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 55,728 | $ 55,266 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 1,207 | $ 1,029 | 932 | |
% of Total | 1% | 1% | ||
Retail-based loans | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,499,447 | $ 1,363,925 | ||
% of Total | 24% | 22% | ||
Commercial | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 3,402,134 | $ 3,348,025 | ||
% of Total | 53% | 54% | ||
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,284,009 | $ 1,304,819 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 15,225 | $ 16,350 | 12,613 | |
% of Total | 20% | 21% | ||
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 956,594 | $ 954,599 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 9,082 | $ 9,138 | 7,222 | |
% of Total | 15% | 15% | ||
Commercial | Agricultural | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,161,531 | $ 1,088,607 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 12,629 | $ 9,762 | 9,547 | |
% of Total | 18% | 18% | ||
Commercial real estate | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,452,361 | $ 1,468,549 | ||
% of Total | 23% | 24% | ||
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,142,251 | $ 1,149,949 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 12,693 | $ 12,744 | 8,462 | |
% of Total | 18% | 19% | ||
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 310,110 | $ 318,600 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 2,440 | $ 2,572 | 1,812 | |
% of Total | 5% | 5% | ||
Commercial-based loans | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 4,854,495 | $ 4,816,574 | ||
% of Total | 76% | 78% | ||
Residential | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,443,719 | $ 1,308,659 | ||
% of Total | 23% | 21% | ||
Residential | Residential first mortgage | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 1,167,109 | $ 1,016,935 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 7,320 | $ 6,976 | 6,844 | |
% of Total | 19% | 16% | ||
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 200,884 | $ 177,332 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 2,098 | $ 1,846 | 1,340 | |
% of Total | 3% | 3% | ||
Residential | Residential construction | ||||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||||
Loans | $ 75,726 | $ 114,392 | ||
Less ACL-Loans | $ 916 | $ 1,412 | $ 900 | |
% of Total | 1% | 2% |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_3
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY- Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Accrued interest on loans | $ 15 | $ 19 |
Financing Receivable, Accrued Interest, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Interest Receivable and Other Assets | Interest Receivable and Other Assets |
Reserve for unfunded commitments | $ 3 | $ 3 |
Troubled debt restructurings | 18 | |
Pre-modification balance | $ 24 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_4
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 61,829 | $ 49,672 | $ 32,173 |
ACL on PCD loans acquired | 0 | 1,937 | 5,159 |
Provision for credit losses | 2,650 | 10,950 | 12,500 |
Charge-offs | (1,653) | (1,033) | (513) |
Recoveries | 784 | 303 | 353 |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (869) | (730) | (160) |
Ending balance | $ 63,610 | $ 61,829 | $ 49,672 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_5
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Summary of Changes in ACL-Loans by Portfolio Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 61,829 | $ 49,672 | $ 32,173 |
ACL on PCD loans | 0 | 1,937 | 5,159 |
Provision | 2,650 | 10,950 | 12,500 |
Charge-offs | (1,653) | (1,033) | (513) |
Recoveries | 784 | 303 | 353 |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (869) | (730) | (160) |
Ending balance | $ 63,610 | $ 61,829 | 49,672 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 100% | 100% | |
Retail & other | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 1,029 | $ 932 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 0 | ||
Provision | 441 | 299 | |
Charge-offs | (273) | (223) | |
Recoveries | 10 | 21 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (263) | (202) | |
Ending balance | $ 1,207 | $ 1,029 | 932 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 2% | 2% | |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 16,350 | $ 12,613 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 1,408 | ||
Provision | (1,205) | 2,415 | |
Charge-offs | (440) | (190) | |
Recoveries | 520 | 104 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | 80 | (86) | |
Ending balance | $ 15,225 | $ 16,350 | 12,613 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 24% | 26% | |
Commercial | Owner- occupied CRE | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 9,138 | $ 7,222 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 384 | ||
Provision | 470 | 2,087 | |
Charge-offs | (773) | (555) | |
Recoveries | 247 | 0 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (526) | (555) | |
Ending balance | $ 9,082 | $ 9,138 | 7,222 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 14% | 15% | |
Commercial | Agricultural | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 9,762 | $ 9,547 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 0 | ||
Provision | 2,930 | 215 | |
Charge-offs | (66) | 0 | |
Recoveries | 3 | 0 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (63) | 0 | |
Ending balance | $ 12,629 | $ 9,762 | 9,547 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 20% | 16% | |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 12,744 | $ 8,462 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 38 | ||
Provision | (51) | 4,075 | |
Charge-offs | 0 | 0 | |
Recoveries | 0 | 169 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | 0 | 169 | |
Ending balance | $ 12,693 | $ 12,744 | 8,462 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 20% | 21% | |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 2,572 | $ 1,812 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 2 | ||
Provision | (132) | 758 | |
Charge-offs | 0 | 0 | |
Recoveries | 0 | 0 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | 0 | 0 | |
Ending balance | $ 2,440 | $ 2,572 | 1,812 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 4% | 4% | |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 6,976 | $ 6,844 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 93 | ||
Provision | 346 | 96 | |
Charge-offs | (5) | (65) | |
Recoveries | 3 | 8 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (2) | (57) | |
Ending balance | $ 7,320 | $ 6,976 | 6,844 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 12% | 11% | |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 1,846 | $ 1,340 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 12 | ||
Provision | 347 | 493 | |
Charge-offs | (96) | 0 | |
Recoveries | 1 | 1 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (95) | 1 | |
Ending balance | $ 2,098 | $ 1,846 | 1,340 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 4% | 3% | |
Residential | Residential construction | |||
ACL-Loans | |||
Beginning balance | $ 1,412 | $ 900 | |
ACL on PCD loans | 0 | ||
Provision | (496) | 512 | |
Charge-offs | 0 | 0 | |
Recoveries | 0 | 0 | |
Net (charge-offs) recoveries | 0 | 0 | |
Ending balance | $ 916 | $ 1,412 | $ 900 |
As % of ACL-Loans | 0% | 2% |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_6
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Provision for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||||
Loans | $ 2,650 | $ 10,950 | $ 12,500 | |
Unfunded commitments | 0 | 550 | 2,400 | |
Investment securities | $ 2,300 | 2,340 | 0 | 0 |
Total provision for credit losses | $ 4,990 | $ 11,500 | $ 14,900 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_7
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Collateral Dependent Loans by Portfolio Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 20,275 | $ 32,072 |
Without an Allowance | 14,435 | 22,724 |
With an Allowance | 5,840 | 9,348 |
Allowance Allocation | 355 | 1,121 |
Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 12,480 | 22,139 |
Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 7,795 | 9,933 |
Retail & other | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Without an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
With an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
Allowance Allocation | 0 | 0 |
Retail & other | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Retail & other | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 2,576 | 3,475 |
Without an Allowance | 2,164 | 1,927 |
With an Allowance | 412 | 1,548 |
Allowance Allocation | 196 | 595 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 2,576 | 3,475 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 3,614 | 4,907 |
Without an Allowance | 3,465 | 4,699 |
With an Allowance | 149 | 208 |
Allowance Allocation | 24 | 53 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 3,614 | 4,907 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Commercial | Agricultural | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 12,150 | 20,216 |
Without an Allowance | 7,261 | 14,358 |
With an Allowance | 4,889 | 5,858 |
Allowance Allocation | 117 | 261 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 6,931 | 13,758 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 5,219 | 6,458 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,261 | 2,713 |
Without an Allowance | 871 | 979 |
With an Allowance | 390 | 1,734 |
Allowance Allocation | 18 | 212 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,261 | 2,713 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 670 |
Without an Allowance | 0 | 670 |
With an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
Allowance Allocation | 0 | 0 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 670 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 674 | 91 |
Without an Allowance | 674 | 91 |
With an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
Allowance Allocation | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 674 | 91 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Without an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
With an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
Allowance Allocation | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential construction | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Without an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
With an Allowance | 0 | 0 |
Allowance Allocation | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential construction | Real Estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential construction | Other Business Assets | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 0 | $ 0 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_8
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Summary of Loans by Past due Status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 6,353,942 | $ 6,180,499 |
Percent of total loans | 100% | 100% |
30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 9,443 | $ 5,188 |
Percent past due | 0.10% | 0.10% |
90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 26,625 | $ 38,080 |
Percent past due | 0.40% | 0.60% |
Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 6,317,874 | $ 6,137,231 |
Percent of current loans | 99.50% | 99.30% |
Retail & other | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 55,728 | $ 55,266 |
Retail & other | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 327 | 261 |
Retail & other | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 172 | 82 |
Retail & other | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 55,229 | 54,923 |
Commercial | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 3,402,134 | 3,348,025 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,284,009 | 1,304,819 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 540 | 210 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 4,046 | 3,328 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,279,423 | 1,301,281 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 956,594 | 954,599 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 2,123 | 833 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 4,399 | 5,647 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 950,072 | 948,119 |
Commercial | Agricultural | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,161,531 | 1,088,607 |
Commercial | Agricultural | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 12 | 20 |
Commercial | Agricultural | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 12,185 | 20,416 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,149,334 | 1,068,171 |
Commercial real estate | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,452,361 | 1,468,549 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,142,251 | 1,149,949 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 3,060 | 0 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,453 | 3,832 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,137,738 | 1,146,117 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 310,110 | 318,600 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 171 | 0 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 161 | 771 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 309,778 | 317,829 |
Residential | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,443,719 | 1,308,659 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,167,109 | 1,016,935 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 2,663 | 3,628 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 4,059 | 3,780 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 1,160,387 | 1,009,527 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 200,884 | 177,332 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 547 | 236 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 150 | 224 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 200,187 | 176,872 |
Residential | Residential construction | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 75,726 | 114,392 |
Residential | Residential construction | 30-89 Days Past Due (accruing) | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential construction | 90 Days & Over or nonaccrual | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential | Residential construction | Current | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Loans | $ 75,726 | $ 114,392 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT L_9
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Nonaccrual Loans by Portfolio Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 26,625 | $ 38,080 |
Percent of total loans | 0.40% | 0.60% |
% to Total | 100% | 100% |
Retail & other | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 172 | $ 82 |
% to Total | 1% | 0% |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 4,046 | $ 3,328 |
% to Total | 15% | 9% |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 4,399 | $ 5,647 |
% to Total | 16% | 15% |
Commercial | Agricultural | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 12,185 | $ 20,416 |
% to Total | 46% | 53% |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 1,453 | $ 3,832 |
% to Total | 5% | 10% |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 161 | $ 771 |
% to Total | 1% | 2% |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 4,059 | $ 3,780 |
% to Total | 15% | 10% |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 150 | $ 224 |
% to Total | 1% | 1% |
Residential | Residential construction | ||
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items] | ||
Nonaccrual loans | $ 0 | $ 0 |
% to Total | 0% | 0% |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT _10
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Summary of Loans by Loan Risk Categories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | $ 810,769 | $ 1,528,490 |
2022/2021 | 1,478,242 | 1,271,582 |
2021/2020 | 1,128,121 | 689,302 |
2020/2019 | 585,085 | 437,225 |
2019/2018 | 367,691 | 322,275 |
Prior | 1,083,584 | 1,061,537 |
Revolving | 894,106 | 864,323 |
Revolving to Term | 6,344 | 5,765 |
Loans | 6,353,942 | 6,180,499 |
Residential first mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | (5) | (65) |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | (5) | (65) |
Residential junior mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | (96) | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | (96) | 0 |
Retail & other | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | |
2022/2021 | (1) | |
2021/2020 | (6) | |
2020/2019 | (1) | |
2019/2018 | 0 | |
Prior | 0 | |
Revolving | (215) | |
Revolving to Term | 0 | |
Total loans | (223) | |
Commercial & industrial | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | (38) |
2022/2021 | (89) | (41) |
2021/2020 | (114) | (2) |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | (109) |
Prior | (222) | 0 |
Revolving | (15) | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | (440) | (190) |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | (773) | (555) |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | (773) | (555) |
Agricultural | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | (66) | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | (66) | 0 |
CRE investment | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 0 | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | 0 | 0 |
Construction & land development | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 0 | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | 0 | 0 |
Residential construction | ||
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 0 | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Total loans | 0 | 0 |
Retail & other | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 8,238 | 12,318 |
2022/2021 | 8,107 | 9,003 |
2021/2020 | 5,408 | 4,243 |
2020/2019 | 2,442 | 3,190 |
2019/2018 | 1,708 | 1,065 |
Prior | 3,934 | 24,955 |
Revolving | 25,891 | 492 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 55,728 | 55,266 |
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | (7) | |
2022/2021 | (1) | |
2021/2020 | 0 | |
2020/2019 | (1) | |
2019/2018 | 0 | |
Prior | (52) | |
Revolving | (212) | |
Revolving to Term | 0 | |
Total loans | (273) | |
Retail & other | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 8,207 | 12,318 |
2022/2021 | 8,107 | 8,957 |
2021/2020 | 5,345 | 4,221 |
2020/2019 | 2,434 | 3,188 |
2019/2018 | 1,689 | 1,035 |
Prior | 3,869 | 24,950 |
Revolving | 25,891 | 492 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 55,542 | 55,161 |
Retail & other | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 23 |
2021/2020 | 38 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 0 | 0 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 38 | 23 |
Retail & other | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 31 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 23 |
2021/2020 | 25 | 22 |
2020/2019 | 8 | 2 |
2019/2018 | 19 | 30 |
Prior | 65 | 5 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 148 | 82 |
Commercial | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
Loans | 3,402,134 | 3,348,025 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 232,509 | 329,347 |
2022/2021 | 252,113 | 234,543 |
2021/2020 | 182,228 | 116,025 |
2020/2019 | 72,010 | 73,915 |
2019/2018 | 55,900 | 55,352 |
Prior | 98,545 | 94,874 |
Revolving | 390,704 | 400,763 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,284,009 | 1,304,819 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 223,515 | 317,394 |
2022/2021 | 234,193 | 226,065 |
2021/2020 | 171,555 | 101,374 |
2020/2019 | 66,026 | 68,884 |
2019/2018 | 49,054 | 50,189 |
Prior | 81,272 | 77,589 |
Revolving | 359,284 | 360,978 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,184,899 | 1,202,473 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 3,252 | 9,938 |
2022/2021 | 13,656 | 5,902 |
2021/2020 | 7,516 | 10,811 |
2020/2019 | 3,388 | 1,530 |
2019/2018 | 5,074 | 3,986 |
Prior | 7,020 | 4,562 |
Revolving | 18,753 | 20,617 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 58,659 | 57,346 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Grade 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 1,459 |
2022/2021 | 562 | 2,283 |
2021/2020 | 502 | 629 |
2020/2019 | 187 | 511 |
2019/2018 | 3 | 402 |
Prior | 1,009 | 11,653 |
Revolving | 10,974 | 14,047 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 13,237 | 30,984 |
Commercial | Commercial & industrial | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 5,742 | 556 |
2022/2021 | 3,702 | 293 |
2021/2020 | 2,655 | 3,211 |
2020/2019 | 2,409 | 2,990 |
2019/2018 | 1,769 | 775 |
Prior | 9,244 | 1,070 |
Revolving | 1,693 | 5,121 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 27,214 | 14,016 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 120,120 | 156,859 |
2022/2021 | 162,051 | 194,211 |
2021/2020 | 193,962 | 116,550 |
2020/2019 | 103,118 | 105,746 |
2019/2018 | 91,293 | 96,270 |
Prior | 281,667 | 277,881 |
Revolving | 4,383 | 7,082 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 956,594 | 954,599 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 114,704 | 151,391 |
2022/2021 | 156,723 | 190,313 |
2021/2020 | 181,128 | 105,156 |
2020/2019 | 91,038 | 100,606 |
2019/2018 | 85,430 | 91,479 |
Prior | 247,730 | 252,574 |
Revolving | 4,181 | 6,734 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 880,934 | 898,253 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 5,416 | 5,241 |
2022/2021 | 4,024 | 3,192 |
2021/2020 | 7,858 | 4,287 |
2020/2019 | 5,092 | 2,163 |
2019/2018 | 3,994 | 4,791 |
Prior | 27,585 | 14,632 |
Revolving | 52 | 348 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 54,021 | 34,654 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Grade 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 3,905 | 763 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 2,361 |
2019/2018 | 1,531 | 0 |
Prior | 12 | 877 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 5,448 | 4,001 |
Commercial | Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 227 |
2022/2021 | 1,304 | 706 |
2021/2020 | 1,071 | 6,344 |
2020/2019 | 6,988 | 616 |
2019/2018 | 338 | 0 |
Prior | 6,340 | 9,798 |
Revolving | 150 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 16,191 | 17,691 |
Commercial | Agricultural | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 129,064 | 295,783 |
2022/2021 | 293,287 | 167,539 |
2021/2020 | 146,801 | 88,855 |
2020/2019 | 80,075 | 29,465 |
2019/2018 | 25,109 | 24,815 |
Prior | 187,224 | 199,982 |
Revolving | 299,971 | 282,168 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,161,531 | 1,088,607 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 120,200 | 275,208 |
2022/2021 | 274,491 | 145,272 |
2021/2020 | 134,706 | 85,413 |
2020/2019 | 78,944 | 25,463 |
2019/2018 | 22,985 | 19,687 |
Prior | 139,212 | 130,849 |
Revolving | 277,170 | 249,033 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,047,708 | 930,925 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 6,345 | 13,295 |
2022/2021 | 11,975 | 18,178 |
2021/2020 | 5,718 | 2,694 |
2020/2019 | 703 | 1,992 |
2019/2018 | 394 | 517 |
Prior | 33,658 | 43,927 |
Revolving | 15,522 | 21,199 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 74,315 | 101,802 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Grade 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 115 |
2022/2021 | 130 | 1,457 |
2021/2020 | 1,017 | 28 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 33 |
2019/2018 | 51 | 0 |
Prior | 2,256 | 5,258 |
Revolving | 194 | 429 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 3,648 | 7,320 |
Commercial | Agricultural | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 2,519 | 7,165 |
2022/2021 | 6,691 | 2,632 |
2021/2020 | 5,360 | 720 |
2020/2019 | 428 | 1,977 |
2019/2018 | 1,679 | 4,611 |
Prior | 12,098 | 19,948 |
Revolving | 7,085 | 11,507 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 35,860 | 48,560 |
Commercial real estate | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
Loans | 1,452,361 | 1,468,549 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 33,510 | 206,497 |
2022/2021 | 202,239 | 230,901 |
2021/2020 | 274,685 | 196,226 |
2020/2019 | 178,935 | 140,036 |
2019/2018 | 125,776 | 85,376 |
Prior | 315,846 | 279,115 |
Revolving | 11,260 | 11,798 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,142,251 | 1,149,949 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 30,720 | 205,930 |
2022/2021 | 194,442 | 229,252 |
2021/2020 | 256,765 | 192,527 |
2020/2019 | 169,078 | 134,301 |
2019/2018 | 113,510 | 79,649 |
Prior | 283,339 | 248,595 |
Revolving | 11,146 | 11,383 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,059,000 | 1,101,637 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 2,790 | 567 |
2022/2021 | 7,746 | 1,649 |
2021/2020 | 17,899 | 3,578 |
2020/2019 | 9,857 | 4,266 |
2019/2018 | 11,232 | 3,086 |
Prior | 23,108 | 24,897 |
Revolving | 49 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 72,681 | 38,043 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Grade 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 1,170 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 2,396 |
Prior | 1,340 | 2,483 |
Revolving | 65 | 206 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 1,405 | 6,255 |
Commercial real estate | CRE investment | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 51 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 21 | 121 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 299 |
2019/2018 | 1,034 | 245 |
Prior | 8,059 | 3,140 |
Revolving | 0 | 209 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 9,165 | 4,014 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 51,299 | 104,874 |
2022/2021 | 149,178 | 140,727 |
2021/2020 | 67,805 | 12,188 |
2020/2019 | 10,705 | 9,761 |
2019/2018 | 5,443 | 23,811 |
Prior | 22,722 | 14,004 |
Revolving | 2,958 | 13,235 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 310,110 | 318,600 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 51,253 | 104,804 |
2022/2021 | 149,155 | 140,727 |
2021/2020 | 64,761 | 12,188 |
2020/2019 | 9,441 | 9,747 |
2019/2018 | 4,939 | 23,811 |
Prior | 22,548 | 13,138 |
Revolving | 2,883 | 13,235 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 304,980 | 317,650 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 37 |
2022/2021 | 23 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 3,044 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 1,264 | 14 |
2019/2018 | 504 | 0 |
Prior | 88 | 95 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 4,923 | 146 |
Commercial real estate | Construction & land development | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 46 | 33 |
2022/2021 | 0 | 0 |
2021/2020 | 0 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 86 | 771 |
Revolving | 75 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 207 | 804 |
Residential | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
Loans | 1,443,719 | 1,308,659 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 164,945 | 320,276 |
2022/2021 | 390,924 | 273,098 |
2021/2020 | 249,661 | 149,042 |
2020/2019 | 132,495 | 71,838 |
2019/2018 | 59,579 | 33,677 |
Prior | 168,616 | 166,921 |
Revolving | 887 | 2,080 |
Revolving to Term | 2 | 3 |
Loans | 1,167,109 | 1,016,935 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 164,917 | 318,628 |
2022/2021 | 389,246 | 272,011 |
2021/2020 | 247,957 | 147,857 |
2020/2019 | 130,857 | 68,975 |
2019/2018 | 56,223 | 31,208 |
Prior | 162,424 | 162,153 |
Revolving | 887 | 2,080 |
Revolving to Term | 2 | 3 |
Loans | 1,152,513 | 1,002,915 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | 1,494 |
2022/2021 | 1,286 | 758 |
2021/2020 | 1,088 | 997 |
2020/2019 | 1,250 | 1,803 |
2019/2018 | 2,239 | 2,272 |
Prior | 2,913 | 465 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 8,776 | 7,789 |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Grade 6 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | |
2022/2021 | 0 | |
2021/2020 | 0 | |
2020/2019 | 711 | |
2019/2018 | 0 | |
Prior | 0 | |
Revolving | 0 | |
Revolving to Term | 0 | |
Loans | 711 | |
Residential | Residential first mortgage | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 28 | 154 |
2022/2021 | 392 | 329 |
2021/2020 | 616 | 188 |
2020/2019 | 388 | 349 |
2019/2018 | 1,117 | 197 |
Prior | 3,279 | 4,303 |
Revolving | 0 | 0 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 5,820 | 5,520 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 14,051 | 10,119 |
2022/2021 | 7,308 | 4,786 |
2021/2020 | 4,255 | 5,207 |
2020/2019 | 4,187 | 3,151 |
2019/2018 | 2,753 | 1,573 |
Prior | 3,936 | 3,576 |
Revolving | 158,052 | 143,158 |
Revolving to Term | 6,342 | 5,762 |
Loans | 200,884 | 177,332 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 14,020 | 10,119 |
2022/2021 | 7,277 | 4,580 |
2021/2020 | 4,053 | 5,207 |
2020/2019 | 4,187 | 3,151 |
2019/2018 | 2,753 | 1,573 |
Prior | 3,909 | 3,409 |
Revolving | 157,960 | 142,784 |
Revolving to Term | 6,342 | 5,762 |
Loans | 200,501 | 176,585 |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Grade 5 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 0 | |
2022/2021 | 0 | |
2021/2020 | 0 | |
2020/2019 | 0 | |
2019/2018 | 0 | |
Prior | 143 | |
Revolving | 165 | |
Revolving to Term | 0 | |
Loans | 308 | |
Residential | Residential junior mortgage | Grade 7 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 31 | 0 |
2022/2021 | 31 | 206 |
2021/2020 | 202 | 0 |
2020/2019 | 0 | 0 |
2019/2018 | 0 | 0 |
Prior | 27 | 24 |
Revolving | 92 | 209 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 383 | 439 |
Residential | Residential construction | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 57,033 | 92,417 |
2022/2021 | 13,035 | 16,774 |
2021/2020 | 3,316 | 966 |
2020/2019 | 1,118 | 123 |
2019/2018 | 130 | 336 |
Prior | 1,094 | 229 |
Revolving | 0 | 3,547 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | 75,726 | 114,392 |
Residential | Residential construction | Grades 1-4 | ||
Financing Receivable, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss, by Origination Year [Abstract] | ||
2023/2022 | 57,033 | 92,417 |
2022/2021 | 13,035 | 16,774 |
2021/2020 | 3,316 | 966 |
2020/2019 | 1,118 | 123 |
2019/2018 | 130 | 336 |
Prior | 1,094 | 229 |
Revolving | 0 | 3,547 |
Revolving to Term | 0 | 0 |
Loans | $ 75,726 | $ 114,392 |
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT _11
LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS, AND CREDIT QUALITY - Schedule of Aggregated by Portfolio Segment and Type of Modification (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 602 |
% of Total Loans | 0.01% |
Payment Delay | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 517 |
Term Extension | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Interest Rate Reduction | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 85 |
Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Commercial & industrial | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 497 |
% of Total Loans | 0.04% |
Commercial & industrial | Payment Delay | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 412 |
Commercial & industrial | Term Extension | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Commercial & industrial | Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 85 |
Commercial & industrial | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
% of Total Loans | 0% |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Payment Delay | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Term Extension | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Agricultural | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 105 |
% of Total Loans | 0.01% |
Agricultural | Payment Delay | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 105 |
Agricultural | Term Extension | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Agricultural | Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Agricultural | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
CRE investment | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
% of Total Loans | 0% |
CRE investment | Payment Delay | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
CRE investment | Term Extension | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
CRE investment | Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
CRE investment | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Construction & land development | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
% of Total Loans | 0% |
Construction & land development | Payment Delay | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
Construction & land development | Term Extension | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Construction & land development | Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Construction & land development | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Commercial real estate | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Residential first mortgage | Residential | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
% of Total Loans | 0% |
Residential first mortgage | Payment Delay | Residential | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
Residential first mortgage | Term Extension | Residential | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Residential first mortgage | Interest Rate Reduction | Residential | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | 0 |
Residential first mortgage | Term Extension & Interest Rate Reduction | Residential | |
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items] | |
Total | $ 0 |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Summar
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Summary of Premises and Equipment, Less Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | $ 169,206 | $ 152,628 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 50,450 | 43,672 |
Premises and equipment, net | 118,756 | 108,956 |
Land | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | 18,015 | 14,841 |
Land improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | 5,461 | 5,361 |
Building and improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | 99,664 | 89,630 |
Leasehold improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | 7,228 | 7,079 |
Furniture and equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Premises and equipment, gross | $ 38,838 | $ 35,717 |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Narrat
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) branch | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Depreciation expense | $ 8.2 | $ 7.6 | $ 5 | |
Rent expense | $ 2.6 | $ 2.2 | $ 1.3 | |
Number of branches closed | branch | 15 | |||
Accelerated depreciation | $ 0.9 | |||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Number of branches closed | branch | 10 | |||
Minimum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Renewal term on operating leases | 5 years | |||
Maximum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Renewal term on operating leases | 10 years | |||
Land and Building | Minimum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Remaining lease term on operating leases | 1 year | |||
Land and Building | Maximum | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
Remaining lease term on operating leases | 10 years |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Other
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Other Information Related To Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Operating lease cost | $ 2,004 | $ 1,778 | $ 1,018 |
Variable lease cost | 631 | 448 | 234 |
Net lease cost | $ 2,635 | $ 2,226 | $ 1,252 |
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 5 years 9 months 18 days | 5 years 4 months 24 days | 6 years 3 months 18 days |
Weighted average discount rate | 2.70% | 2.30% | 1.50% |
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Minimu
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT - Minimum Annual Rentals Under these Noncancelable Agreements with Remaining Terms in Excess of One Year (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 2,486 |
2025 | 2,176 |
2026 | 1,994 |
2027 | 1,831 |
2028 | 1,312 |
Thereafter | 1,842 |
Total future minimum lease payments | 11,641 |
Less: amount representing interest | (315) |
Present value of net future minimum lease payments | $ 11,326 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS - Summary of Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill | $ 367,387 | $ 367,387 | $ 317,189 |
Other intangibles | 26,979 | 35,051 | |
Goodwill and other intangibles, net | 394,366 | 402,438 | |
Core deposit intangibles | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Other intangibles | 25,112 | 32,701 | |
Customer list intangibles | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Other intangibles | $ 1,867 | $ 2,350 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Goodwill: | ||
Goodwill at beginning of year | $ 367,387 | $ 317,189 |
Acquisitions | 0 | 49,970 |
Purchase accounting adjustment | 0 | 228 |
Goodwill at end of year | $ 367,387 | $ 367,387 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_5
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS - Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Net book value | $ 26,979 | $ 35,051 | |
Amortization during the period | 8,072 | 6,616 | $ 3,494 |
Core deposit intangibles: | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Gross carrying amount | 60,724 | 60,724 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (35,612) | (28,023) | |
Net book value | 25,112 | 32,701 | |
Additions during the period | 0 | 19,364 | |
Amortization during the period | 7,589 | 6,108 | |
Customer list intangibles | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Gross carrying amount | 5,523 | 5,523 | |
Accumulated Amortization | (3,656) | (3,173) | |
Net book value | 1,867 | 2,350 | |
Amortization during the period | $ 483 | $ 508 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_6
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS - Mortgage Servicing Rights (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
MSR asset | ||
Asset | ||
Asset at beginning of year | $ 13,080 | $ 13,636 |
Capitalized MSR | 1,540 | 2,327 |
Amortization during the period | (2,965) | (2,883) |
Asset at end of year | 11,655 | 13,080 |
Valuation allowance: | ||
Valuation allowance at beginning of year | (500) | (1,200) |
Reversals | 500 | 700 |
Valuation allowance at end of year | 0 | (500) |
MSR asset, net | 11,655 | 12,580 |
Fair value of MSR asset at end of period | 16,810 | 17,215 |
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others | $ 1,609,395 | $ 1,637,109 |
Net book value of MSR asset to loans serviced for others | 0.72% | 0.77% |
Agricultural loans serviced for others | $ 1,609,395 | $ 1,637,109 |
LSR asset | ||
Asset | ||
Asset at beginning of year | 11,039 | 20,055 |
Amortization during the period | (2,208) | (9,016) |
Asset at end of year | 8,831 | 11,039 |
Valuation allowance: | ||
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others | 492,137 | 538,392 |
Agricultural loans serviced for others | $ 492,137 | $ 538,392 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_7
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES AND SERVICING RIGHTS - Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Core Deposit and Customer List Intangibles | ||
Net book value | $ 26,979 | $ 35,051 |
Core deposit intangibles | ||
Core Deposit and Customer List Intangibles | ||
2024 | 6,298 | |
2025 | 5,161 | |
2026 | 3,983 | |
2027 | 3,218 | |
2028 | 2,622 | |
Thereafter | 3,830 | |
Net book value | 25,112 | 32,701 |
Customer list intangibles | ||
Core Deposit and Customer List Intangibles | ||
2024 | 449 | |
2025 | 449 | |
2026 | 249 | |
2027 | 166 | |
2028 | 166 | |
Thereafter | 388 | |
Net book value | 1,867 | $ 2,350 |
MSR asset | ||
Core Deposit and Customer List Intangibles | ||
2024 | 2,704 | |
2025 | 2,037 | |
2026 | 1,495 | |
2027 | 1,495 | |
2028 | 1,494 | |
Thereafter | 2,430 | |
Net book value | 11,655 | |
LSR asset | ||
Core Deposit and Customer List Intangibles | ||
2024 | 1,962 | |
2025 | 1,717 | |
2026 | 1,472 | |
2027 | 1,227 | |
2028 | 981 | |
Thereafter | 1,472 | |
Net book value | $ 8,831 |
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED - Summa
OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED - Summary of Other Real Estate Owned Net of Valuation Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Other Real Estate [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 1,975 | $ 11,955 | |
Transfer in loans at net realizable value | 985 | 183 | |
Transfer in former bank branch properties at net realizable value | 0 | 25 | |
Sales proceeds | (1,933) | (13,150) | |
Net gain from sales | 421 | 3,206 | $ 597 |
Write-downs | (181) | (244) | |
Balance at end of period | $ 1,267 | $ 1,975 | $ 11,955 |
DEPOSITS - Deposit Composition
DEPOSITS - Deposit Composition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Amount | ||
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | $ 1,958,709 | $ 2,361,816 |
Interest-bearing deposits | 1,055,520 | 1,279,850 |
Money market | 1,891,287 | 1,707,619 |
Savings | 768,401 | 931,417 |
Time | 1,523,883 | 898,219 |
Total deposits | $ 7,197,800 | $ 7,178,921 |
% of Total | ||
Noninterest-bearing demand | 27% | 33% |
Interest-bearing demand | 15% | 18% |
Money market | 26% | 24% |
Savings | 11% | 13% |
Time | 21% | 12% |
Total deposits | 100% | 100% |
DEPOSITS - Maturities of Time D
DEPOSITS - Maturities of Time Deposits (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Deposits [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 1,171,328 |
2025 | 311,446 |
2026 | 19,455 |
2027 | 14,860 |
2028 | 6,684 |
Thereafter | 110 |
Total time deposits | $ 1,523,883 |
DEPOSITS - Narrative (Details)
DEPOSITS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deposits [Abstract] | ||
Aggregate amount of time deposits with minimum denomination | $ 310 | $ 77 |
Brokered deposits | $ 615 | $ 592 |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWING_2
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS - Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | 48 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) note | Dec. 31, 2028 | Dec. 31, 2030 | Jul. 15, 2031 | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ 0 | $ 317,000,000 | |||||
FHLB advances collateralized pledged | 807,000,000 | 665,000,000 | |||||
Trust preferred securities qualify as Tier 1 capital | 39,000,000 | 38,000,000 | |||||
US Treasury Notes | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
FHLB advances collateralized pledged | $ 34,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 | |||||
FHLB advances | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Weighted average rate of FHLB advances | 1.55% | 1.09% | |||||
Subordinated Notes | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Face amount issued | $ 121,400,000 | ||||||
Number of notes assumed | note | 2 | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | Subordinated Notes due 2031 | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Face amount issued | $ 100,000,000 | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | Subordinated Notes due 2031 | Interest Rate For The Years One Through FIve | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Stated interest rate | 3.125% | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | Subordinated Notes due 2031 | Interest Rate After Year Five | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Forecast | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 2.375% | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2028 | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Face amount issued | $ 30,000,000 | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2028 | Interest Rate For The Years One Through FIve | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Stated interest rate | 5.875% | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2028 | Interest Rate After Year Five | London Interbank Offered Rate | Forecast | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 2.88% | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2030 | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Face amount issued | $ 22,000,000 | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2030 | Interest Rate For The Years One Through FIve | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Stated interest rate | 7% | ||||||
Subordinated Notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2030 | Interest Rate After Year Five | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Forecast | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 6.875% | ||||||
FHLB advances | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ 317,000,000 | ||||||
FHLB advances | Maturing January 2023 | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ 117,000,000 | ||||||
Weighted average interest rate on short-term debt | 4.29% | ||||||
FHLB advances | Maturing September 2023 | |||||||
Debt Type [Line Items] | |||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ 200,000,000 | ||||||
Weighted average interest rate on short-term debt | 4.30% |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWING_3
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS - Long-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term borrowings | $ 166,930 | $ 225,342 |
FHLB advances | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term borrowings | 5,000 | 33,000 |
Junior subordinated debentures | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term borrowings | 40,552 | 39,720 |
Subordinated notes | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term borrowings | $ 121,378 | $ 152,622 |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWING_4
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS - Summary of Maturity of Notes Payable (Details) - FHLB advances $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |
2024 | $ 0 |
2025 | 5,000 |
2026 | 0 |
2027 | 0 |
2028 | 0 |
Thereafter | 0 |
FHLB Advances | $ 5,000 |
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWING_5
SHORT AND LONG-TERM BORROWINGS - Junior Subordinated and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Carrying Value | $ 166,930 | $ 225,342 |
Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust I | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 1.43% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Par | $ 48,045 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (7,493) | |
Carrying Value | $ 40,552 | $ 39,720 |
Junior subordinated debentures | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Adjustment on variable rate | 0.26161% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | Mid-Wisconsin Statutory Trust I | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 7.08% | 6.20% |
Par | $ 10,310 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (2,380) | |
Carrying Value | $ 7,930 | $ 7,734 |
Junior subordinated debentures | Baylake Capital Trust II | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 6.94% | 6.08% |
Par | $ 16,598 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (2,938) | |
Carrying Value | $ 13,660 | $ 13,424 |
Junior subordinated debentures | Baylake Capital Trust II | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 1.35% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | First Menasha Statutory Trust | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 8.43% | 7.53% |
Par | $ 5,155 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (443) | |
Carrying Value | $ 4,712 | $ 4,668 |
Junior subordinated debentures | First Menasha Statutory Trust | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 2.79% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | County Bancorp Statutory Trust II | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 7.18% | 6.30% |
Par | $ 6,186 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (753) | |
Carrying Value | $ 5,433 | $ 5,277 |
Junior subordinated debentures | County Bancorp Statutory Trust II | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 1.53% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | County Bancorp Statutory Trust III | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 7.34% | 6.46% |
Par | $ 6,186 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (811) | |
Carrying Value | $ 5,375 | $ 5,219 |
Junior subordinated debentures | County Bancorp Statutory Trust III | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 1.69% | |
Junior subordinated debentures | Fox River Valley Capital Trust | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 7.89% | 6.40% |
Par | $ 3,610 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (168) | |
Carrying Value | $ 3,442 | $ 3,398 |
Junior subordinated debentures | Fox River Valley Capital Trust | SOFR | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Floating interest rate basis spread | 3.40% | |
Subordinated notes | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Par | $ 121,400 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (22) | |
Carrying Value | $ 121,378 | $ 152,622 |
Subordinated notes | Subordinated Notes due 2031 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 3.13% | 3.13% |
Par | $ 99,000 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | (524) | |
Carrying Value | $ 98,476 | $ 99,267 |
Subordinated notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2028 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 5.88% | 5.88% |
Par | $ 0 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | 0 | |
Carrying Value | $ 0 | $ 30,119 |
Subordinated notes | County Subordinated Notes due 2030 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Interest Rate | 7% | 7% |
Par | $ 22,400 | |
Unamortized Premium (Discount)/Debt Issue Costs | 502 | |
Carrying Value | $ 22,902 | $ 23,236 |
EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT_2
EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFIT PLANS - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) plan shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Employee percentage contribution | 100% | ||
Employer contribution matching percentage | 100% | ||
Percentage of employee's gross pay | 6% | ||
Vesting period | 5 years | ||
Company 401k expense | $ 4,100,000 | $ 4,000,000 | $ 2,500,000 |
Profit sharing contribution | $ 600,000 | $ 1,000,000 | $ 500,000 |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
ESPP discount percentage from market price, beginning of purchase period | 10% | ||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Minimum | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Payroll deductions, per payroll | $ 20 | ||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Maximum | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Payroll deductions, per payroll | $ 400 | ||
Deferred compensation plan | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Number of deferred compensation plans | plan | 2 | ||
Vesting period | 2 years | ||
Deferred compensation plan | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting ratio | 0.33 | ||
Deferred compensation plan | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting ratio | 0.33 | ||
Deferred compensation plan | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting ratio | 0.33 | ||
Deferred compensation plan | Director | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Maximum percentage to defer the compensation under the plan | 100% | ||
Shares purchased under deferred compensation plan (in shares) | shares | 2,542 | 1,898 | |
Value of shares purchased under deferred compensation plan | $ 178,000 | $ 154,000 | |
Common stock distributed, value | $ 138,000 | ||
Shares distributed under director plan (in shares) | shares | 1,721 | 0 | |
Deferred compensation liability offsetting equity component | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,200,000 | |
Deferred compensation liability offsetting equity component (in shares) | shares | 30,481 | 29,660 | |
Deferred compensation plan | Other liabilities | Key Management Employees | |||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] | |||
Liability for cumulative employee contributions and earnings | $ 15,900,000 | $ 12,100,000 | |
Non elective contributions to selected recipients | $ 1,300,000 | $ 2,400,000 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narr
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Expiration period of options | 10 years | ||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 5.8 | $ 6.3 | $ 6.6 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ 13.7 | ||
Remaining vesting period over which cost expected to be recognized | 3 years | ||
Stock based compensation tax benefit | $ 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
Stock Options | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | 7.7 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
Restricted Stock | Director | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 0.6 | $ 0.7 | $ 0.8 |
Restricted stock grants (in shares) | 11,674 | 8,852 | 9,875 |
2011 Long Term Incentive Plan | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Number of shares initially covered under the plan (in shares) | 3,000,000 | ||
Number of shares were available for grant (in shares) | 700,000 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summ
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions for Valuing Stock Option Grants (Details) - Stock Incentive Plan - Stock Options - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Dividend yield | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
Expected volatility | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Risk-free interest rate | 4.22% | 3.03% | 1.19% |
Expected average life | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years |
Weighted average per share fair value of options (in dollars per share) | $ 24.24 | $ 30.99 | $ 26.33 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stoc
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Stock Options | |||
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||
Shares surrendered to satisfy exercise price and/or tax withholding requirements (in shares) | 55,467 | 7,957 | 10,354 |
Stock Incentive Plan | |||
Option Shares Outstanding | |||
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) | 1,853,064 | 1,833,246 | 1,437,460 |
Granted (in shares) | 39,000 | 132,929 | 450,000 |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | (241,876) | (82,611) | (53,214) |
Forfeited (in shares) | (27,100) | (30,500) | (1,000) |
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) | 1,623,088 | 1,853,064 | 1,833,246 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 59.79 | $ 57.69 | $ 50.47 |
Granted (in dollars per share) | 71.99 | 81.04 | 77.99 |
Exercise of stock options (in dollars per share) | 43.54 | 41.84 | 34.40 |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | 84.37 | 75.08 | 48.85 |
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 62.09 | $ 59.79 | $ 57.69 |
Exercisable (in shares) | 1,184,045 | ||
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 56.63 | ||
Weighted average remaining life outstanding (in years) | 5 years 3 months 18 days | 5 years 10 months 24 days | 6 years 7 months 6 days |
Weighted average remaining life exercisable (in years) | 4 years 4 months 24 days | ||
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding | $ 30,126 | $ 37,526 | $ 51,426 |
Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable | $ 28,297 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Sche
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Options Outstanding (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 1,623,088 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 1,184,045 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 62.09 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 56.63 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 5 years 3 months 18 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 4 years 4 months 24 days |
$23.80 – $40.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 76,659 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 76,659 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 32.45 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 32.45 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 2 years |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 2 years |
$40.01 – $50.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 589,250 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 589,250 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 48.85 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 48.85 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 3 years 4 months 24 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 3 years 4 months 24 days |
$50.01 – $65.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 169,850 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 157,850 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 56.77 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 56.39 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 4 years 3 months 18 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 4 years |
$65.01 – $75.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 307,400 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 191,300 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 71.28 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 70.77 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 6 years 7 months 6 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 6 years 1 month 6 days |
$75.01 – $93.09 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Number of Shares Outstanding (in shares) | shares | 479,929 |
Number of Shares Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 168,986 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 79.08 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 78.95 |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Outstanding | 7 years 8 months 12 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years) Exercisable | 7 years 6 months |
Minimum | $23.80 – $40.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | $ 23.80 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 23.80 |
Minimum | $40.01 – $50.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 40.01 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 40.01 |
Minimum | $50.01 – $65.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 50.01 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 50.01 |
Minimum | $65.01 – $75.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 65.01 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 65.01 |
Minimum | $75.01 – $93.09 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 75.01 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 75.01 |
Maximum | $23.80 – $40.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 40 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 40 |
Maximum | $40.01 – $50.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 50 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 50 |
Maximum | $50.01 – $65.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 65 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 65 |
Maximum | $65.01 – $75.00 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 75 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 75 |
Maximum | $75.01 – $93.09 | |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding (in dollars per share) | 93.09 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 93.09 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Rest
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Award Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||
Shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding requirements (in shares) | 3,637 | 2,249 | 3,215 |
Stock Incentive Plan | |||
Restricted Shares Outstanding | |||
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) | 73,490 | 25,801 | 18,925 |
Granted (in shares) | 19,213 | 72,948 | 33,153 |
Vested (in shares) | (35,545) | (24,659) | (25,831) |
Forfeited (in shares) | 0 | (600) | (446) |
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) | 57,158 | 73,490 | 25,801 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 76.49 | $ 71.42 | $ 53.57 |
Granted (in dollars per share) | 64.28 | 76.81 | 75.83 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | 69.69 | 72.64 | 64.53 |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | 0 | 56.01 | 41.44 |
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 76.61 | $ 76.49 | $ 71.42 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Aug. 26, 2022 | Dec. 03, 2021 | Sep. 03, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Stock Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock repurchased under plan | $ 1,521 | $ 61,497 | $ 62,583 | |||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | 98,149 | |||||
Charter Bankshares, Inc. | ||||||
Stock Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of common stock issued for consideration (in shares) | 1,262,360 | |||||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | $ 98,000 | |||||
Value of cash consideration | $ 39,000 | |||||
Mackinac Financial Corporation | ||||||
Stock Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of common stock issued for consideration (in shares) | 2,337,230 | |||||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | $ 180,000 | |||||
Value of cash consideration | 49,000 | |||||
Costs incurred related to stock issuance | $ 400 | |||||
County Bancorp, Inc. | ||||||
Stock Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of common stock issued for consideration (in shares) | 2,366,243 | |||||
Common stock issued in acquisitions | $ 176,000 | |||||
Value of cash consideration | 48,000 | |||||
Costs incurred related to stock issuance | $ 400 | |||||
Common Stock Repurchase Program | ||||||
Stock Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock repurchased under plan | $ 2,000 | $ 61,000 | ||||
Stock repurchased (in shares) | 27,000 | 672,000 | ||||
Weighted average price of share cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ 56.57 | $ 91.54 | ||||
Stock repurchase remaining authorized amount | $ 46,000 |
INCOME TAXES - Current and Defe
INCOME TAXES - Current and Deferred Amounts of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Current | $ 17,898 | $ 44,384 | $ 14,138 |
Deferred | 3,027 | (12,907) | 6,332 |
Valuation allowance for securities AFS, net | 4,191 | 0 | 0 |
Income tax expense | $ 25,116 | $ 31,477 | $ 20,470 |
INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Recon
INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Tax on pretax income, at statutory rates | $ 18,193 | $ 26,405 | $ 17,023 |
State income taxes, net of federal effect | 0 | 7,847 | 5,064 |
Tax-exempt interest income | (1,072) | (1,037) | (517) |
Increase in cash surrender value life insurance | (950) | (1,040) | (570) |
Stock-based employee compensation | (811) | (1,101) | (618) |
Executive compensation | 1,094 | 82 | 163 |
Valuation allowance, net | 8,677 | 0 | 0 |
Other, net | (15) | 321 | (75) |
Income tax expense | $ 25,116 | $ 31,477 | $ 20,470 |
INCOME TAXES - Net Deferred Tax
INCOME TAXES - Net Deferred Tax Asset (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred tax assets: | |||
ACL-Loans | $ 16,937,000 | $ 16,315,000 | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | 2,142,000 | 2,721,000 | |
Compensation | 10,971,000 | 10,274,000 | |
Purchase accounting adjustments | 1,963,000 | 9,400,000 | |
Other real estate | 132,000 | 672,000 | |
Unrealized loss on securities AFS | 19,196,000 | 21,011,000 | |
Valuation allowance | (8,700,000) | $ (9,100,000) | 0 |
Total deferred tax assets | 42,664,000 | 60,393,000 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
Premises and equipment | (3,138,000) | (3,000,000) | |
Prepaid expenses | (662,000) | (801,000) | |
Core deposit and other intangibles | (5,917,000) | (8,817,000) | |
MSR and LSR assets | (5,455,000) | (6,570,000) | |
Other | (319,000) | (513,000) | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (15,491,000) | (19,701,000) | |
Net deferred tax assets | 27,173,000 | 40,692,000 | |
Securities AFS | |||
Deferred tax assets: | |||
Valuation allowance | (4,191,000) | 0 | |
Other timing differences | |||
Deferred tax assets: | |||
Valuation allowance | $ (4,486,000) | $ 0 |
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Additional Tax information [Line Items] | |||
Valuation allowance | $ 8,700,000 | $ 9,100,000 | $ 0 |
Federal | |||
Additional Tax information [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | 5,900,000 | ||
State | |||
Additional Tax information [Line Items] | |||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 15,900,000 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Contract or Notional Amount of Exposure to Off-Balance-Sheet Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Commitments to extend credit | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Contract and notional amounts of commitments | $ 1,877,327 | $ 1,850,601 |
Financial standby letters of credit | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Contract and notional amounts of commitments | 17,500 | 26,530 |
Performance standby letters of credit | ||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | ||
Contract and notional amounts of commitments | $ 11,381 | $ 9,375 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Commercial-related commitments to extend credit | 79% | 80% |
Derivative fair value, net | $ 0.1 | $ 0.1 |
Federal funds accommodations | 195 | 195 |
Interest Rate Lock Commitments | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Commitments to sell residential mortgage loans held for sale considered derivative instruments | $ 13 | $ 9 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Lo
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Loans to Related Parties (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 110,707 |
New loans | 15,265 |
Repayments | (10,962) |
Changes due to status of executive officers and directors | (3,308) |
Balance at end of year | $ 111,702 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Na
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | 60 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) project branch | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) branch | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 branch | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Rent expense | $ 2,600 | $ 2,200 | $ 1,300 | ||
Related Party | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage payments for branch reconstruction paid to subcontractor | 75% | ||||
Related Party | New branch location in facility opened in October 2013 | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Rent expense | $ 228 | $ 153 | $ 124 | ||
Related Party | 2023 New Branch Construction | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Number of new branch location | branch | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Payments for branch reconstruction | $ 2,000 | $ 11,500 | |||
Related Party | 2022 New Branch Construction | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Payments for branch reconstruction | 2,300 | ||||
Payments for construction in process | 1,200 | $ 1,100 | |||
Related Party | Two Small Branch Construction | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Payments for branch reconstruction | $ 199 | 154 | |||
Number of construction projects | project | 2 | ||||
Number of branch locations | branch | 2 | ||||
Related Party | Charter Administrative Location In Facility | |||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
Rent expense | $ 149 | $ 49 |
ASSETS GAINS (LOSSES), NET - Co
ASSETS GAINS (LOSSES), NET - Components of Net Gain (Loss) on Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Assets Gains (Losses), Net [Abstract] | |||
Gains (losses) on sales of securities AFS, net | $ (3,313) | $ (244) | $ (283) |
Gains (losses) on sales of securities HTM, net | (37,723) | 0 | 0 |
Gains (losses) on equity securities, net | (252) | (127) | 3,445 |
Gains (losses) on sales of OREO, net | 421 | 3,206 | 597 |
Write-downs of OREO | (181) | (244) | (28) |
Write-down of other investment | (954) | 0 | 0 |
Gains (losses) on sales of other investments, net | 9,372 | 531 | 550 |
Gains (losses) on sales or dispositions of other assets, net | (178) | 8 | (100) |
Asset gains (losses), net | $ (32,808) | $ 3,130 | $ 4,181 |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMEN_3
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Abstract] | |
Allowable amount of dividends before regulatory approval required | $ 18 |
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMEN_4
REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS - Company's and Bank's Actual Regulatory Capital Amounts and Ratios (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc | ||
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items] | ||
Total risk-based capital, Actual amount | $ 930,804 | $ 889,763 |
Total risk-based capital, Actual ratio | 0.130 | 0.123 |
Total risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 574,231 | $ 577,138 |
Total risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.080 | 0.080 |
Tier I risk-based capital, Actual amount | $ 750,811 | $ 684,280 |
Tier I risk-based capital, Actual ratio | 0.105 | 0.095 |
Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 430,673 | $ 432,853 |
Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.060 | 0.060 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, Actual Amount | $ 712,040 | $ 646,341 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, Actual Ratio | 0.099 | 0.090 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount | $ 323,005 | $ 324,640 |
Common equity Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.045 | 0.045 |
Leverage, Actual amount | $ 750,811 | $ 684,280 |
Leverage, Actual ratio | 0.092 | 0.082 |
Leverage, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 326,483 | $ 335,621 |
Leverage, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.040 | 0.040 |
Nicolet national bank | ||
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items] | ||
Total risk-based capital, Actual amount | $ 827,341 | $ 816,951 |
Total risk-based capital, Actual ratio | 0.115 | 0.113 |
Total risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 573,221 | $ 576,241 |
Total risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.080 | 0.080 |
Total risk-based capital, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Amount | $ 716,527 | $ 720,301 |
Total risk-based capital, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Ratio | 0.100 | 0.100 |
Tier I risk-based capital, Actual amount | $ 768,726 | $ 764,090 |
Tier I risk-based capital, Actual ratio | 0.107 | 0.106 |
Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 429,916 | $ 432,181 |
Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.060 | 0.060 |
Tier I risk-based capital, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Amount | $ 573,221 | $ 576,241 |
Tier I risk-based capital, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Ratio | 0.080 | 0.080 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, Actual Amount | $ 768,726 | $ 764,090 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, Actual Ratio | 0.107 | 0.106 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount | $ 322,437 | $ 324,135 |
Common equity Tier I risk-based capital, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.045 | 0.045 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions, Amount | $ 465,742 | $ 468,196 |
Common equity Tier 1 capital, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions ratio, Ratio | 0.065 | 0.065 |
Leverage, Actual amount | $ 768,726 | $ 764,090 |
Leverage, Actual ratio | 0.094 | 0.091 |
Leverage, For capital adequacy purposes, Amount | $ 325,868 | $ 334,916 |
Leverage, For capital adequacy purposes, Ratio | 0.040 | 0.040 |
Leverage, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Amount | $ 407,334 | $ 418,645 |
Leverage, To be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions, Ratio | 0.050 | 0.050 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Measu
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | $ 802,573 | $ 917,618 |
Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 802,573 | 917,618 |
Derivative assets | 152 | 60 |
Derivative liabilities | 79 | 10 |
Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
Derivative assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 796,510 | 909,465 |
Derivative assets | 0 | 0 |
Derivative liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 6,063 | 8,153 |
Derivative assets | 152 | 60 |
Derivative liabilities | 79 | 10 |
U.S. Treasury securities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 14,123 | 183,830 |
U.S. Treasury securities | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 14,123 | 183,830 |
U.S. Treasury securities | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
U.S. Treasury securities | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 14,123 | 183,830 |
U.S. Treasury securities | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
U.S. government agency securities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 7,384 | 2,100 |
U.S. government agency securities | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 7,384 | 2,100 |
U.S. government agency securities | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
U.S. government agency securities | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 7,384 | 2,100 |
U.S. government agency securities | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
State, county and municipals | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 334,822 | 398,188 |
State, county and municipals | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 334,822 | 398,188 |
State, county and municipals | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
State, county and municipals | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 333,401 | 396,315 |
State, county and municipals | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 1,421 | 1,873 |
Mortgage-backed securities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 352,622 | 200,932 |
Mortgage-backed securities | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 352,622 | 200,932 |
Mortgage-backed securities | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
Mortgage-backed securities | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 351,658 | 199,951 |
Mortgage-backed securities | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 964 | 981 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 93,622 | 132,568 |
Corporate debt securities | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 93,622 | 132,568 |
Corporate debt securities | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
Corporate debt securities | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 89,944 | 127,269 |
Corporate debt securities | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Securities AFS | 3,678 | 5,299 |
Equity securities | Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Other investments (equity securities) | 4,240 | 4,376 |
Equity securities | Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Other investments (equity securities) | 4,240 | 4,376 |
Equity securities | Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Other investments (equity securities) | 0 | 0 |
Equity securities | Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Other investments (equity securities) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Chang
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Changes in Level 3 Assets (Details) - Recurring - Securities AFS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements: | ||
Unrealized gains / (losses) | $ 335 | $ (211) |
Level 3 | ||
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements: | ||
Balance at beginning of year | 8,153 | 8,065 |
Acquired balances | 0 | 750 |
Paydowns/Sales/Settlements | (2,425) | (451) |
Balance at end of year | $ 6,063 | $ 8,153 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Collateral dependent loans | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | $ 19,920 | $ 30,951 |
OREO | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 1,267 | 1,975 |
MSR asset | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 11,655 | 12,580 |
Level 1 | Collateral dependent loans | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | OREO | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | MSR asset | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | Collateral dependent loans | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | OREO | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | MSR asset | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 0 | 0 |
Level 3 | Collateral dependent loans | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 19,920 | 30,951 |
Level 3 | OREO | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | 1,267 | 1,975 |
Level 3 | MSR asset | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets, fair value disclosure | $ 11,655 | $ 12,580 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Carry
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Carrying amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financial assets: | ||
Securities AFS | $ 802,573 | $ 917,618 |
Securities HTM | 623,352 | |
Carrying Amount | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 491,431 | 154,723 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 6,374 | 12,518 |
Securities AFS | 802,573 | 917,618 |
Securities HTM | 679,128 | |
Other investments | 57,560 | 65,286 |
Loans held for sale | 4,160 | 1,482 |
Loans, net | 6,290,332 | 6,118,670 |
Accrued interest receivable | 24,237 | 21,275 |
Financial liabilities: | ||
Deposits | 7,197,800 | 7,178,921 |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 317,000 |
Long-term borrowings | 166,930 | 225,342 |
Accrued interest payable | 7,765 | 4,265 |
Carrying Amount | MSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 11,655 | 12,580 |
Carrying Amount | LSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 8,831 | 11,039 |
Estimated Fair Value | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 491,431 | 154,723 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 6,293 | 12,407 |
Securities AFS | 802,573 | 917,618 |
Securities HTM | 623,352 | |
Other investments | 57,560 | 65,286 |
Loans held for sale | 4,276 | 1,529 |
Loans, net | 6,083,942 | 5,863,570 |
Accrued interest receivable | 24,237 | 21,275 |
Financial liabilities: | ||
Deposits | 7,184,712 | 7,172,779 |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 317,000 |
Long-term borrowings | 155,179 | 220,513 |
Accrued interest payable | 7,765 | 4,265 |
Estimated Fair Value | MSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 16,810 | 17,215 |
Estimated Fair Value | LSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 8,831 | 11,039 |
Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 491,431 | 154,723 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 0 | 0 |
Securities AFS | 0 | 0 |
Securities HTM | 0 | |
Other investments | 4,240 | 4,376 |
Loans held for sale | 0 | 0 |
Loans, net | 0 | 0 |
Accrued interest receivable | 24,237 | 21,275 |
Financial liabilities: | ||
Deposits | 0 | 0 |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 317,000 |
Long-term borrowings | 0 | 0 |
Accrued interest payable | 7,765 | 4,265 |
Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | MSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 0 | 0 |
Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | LSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 6,293 | 12,407 |
Securities AFS | 796,510 | 909,465 |
Securities HTM | 623,352 | |
Other investments | 44,010 | 52,093 |
Loans held for sale | 4,276 | 1,529 |
Loans, net | 0 | 0 |
Accrued interest receivable | 0 | 0 |
Financial liabilities: | ||
Deposits | 0 | 0 |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 0 |
Long-term borrowings | 4,820 | 33,001 |
Accrued interest payable | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | MSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | LSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 0 | 0 |
Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Certificates of deposit in other banks | 0 | 0 |
Securities AFS | 6,063 | 8,153 |
Securities HTM | 0 | |
Other investments | 9,310 | 8,817 |
Loans held for sale | 0 | 0 |
Loans, net | 6,083,942 | 5,863,570 |
Accrued interest receivable | 0 | 0 |
Financial liabilities: | ||
Deposits | 7,184,712 | 7,172,779 |
Short-term borrowings | 0 | 0 |
Long-term borrowings | 150,359 | 187,512 |
Accrued interest payable | 0 | 0 |
Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | MSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | 16,810 | 17,215 |
Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | LSR asset | ||
Financial assets: | ||
MSR asset | $ 8,831 | $ 11,039 |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL_3
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Assets | ||||
Cash and due from subsidiary | $ 129,898 | $ 121,211 | ||
Total assets | 8,468,678 | 8,763,969 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||
Other liabilities | 64,941 | 70,177 | ||
Stockholders’ equity | 1,039,007 | 972,529 | $ 891,891 | $ 539,189 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 8,468,678 | 8,763,969 | ||
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc | ||||
Assets | ||||
Cash and due from subsidiary | 88,365 | 63,927 | ||
Investments | 10,535 | 10,313 | ||
Investments in subsidiaries | 1,104,356 | 1,094,063 | ||
Other assets | 680 | 392 | ||
Total assets | 1,203,936 | 1,168,695 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||
Junior subordinated debentures | 40,552 | 39,720 | ||
Subordinated notes | 121,378 | 152,622 | ||
Other liabilities | 2,999 | 3,824 | ||
Stockholders’ equity | 1,039,007 | 972,529 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 1,203,936 | $ 1,168,695 |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL_4
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Statements of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Interest income | $ 382,862 | $ 273,918 | $ 171,559 |
Interest expense | 141,346 | 33,957 | 13,604 |
Net interest income | 241,516 | 239,961 | 157,955 |
Income tax benefit | (25,116) | (31,477) | (20,470) |
Net income | 61,516 | 94,260 | 60,652 |
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc | |||
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||
Interest income | 126 | 81 | 18 |
Interest expense | 10,633 | 8,687 | 2,959 |
Net interest income | (10,507) | (8,606) | (2,941) |
Dividend income from subsidiaries | 70,000 | 77,775 | 65,000 |
Operating expense | (107) | (457) | (2,562) |
Gain (loss) on investments, net | (1,164) | 395 | 3,995 |
Income tax benefit | 3,803 | 2,373 | 437 |
Earnings before equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries | 62,025 | 71,480 | 63,929 |
Equity in undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries | (509) | 22,780 | (3,277) |
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL_5
PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||
Net cash paid in business combinations | 0 | (28,221) | |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | |||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (1,521) | (61,497) | (62,583) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 6,867 | 3,282 | 2,382 |
Cash dividends paid on common stock | (11,119) | 0 | 0 |
Capitalized issuance costs, net | 0 | 0 | (789) |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (59,000) | (20,000) | (187,961) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 336,708 | (440,569) | (207,567) |
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc | |||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | 61,516 | 94,260 | 60,652 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Accretion of discounts on borrowings | 588 | 427 | 584 |
(Gain) loss on investments, net | 1,164 | (395) | (3,995) |
Change in other assets and liabilities, net | (1,190) | (1,775) | 1,013 |
Equity in undistributed (income) loss of subsidiaries, net of dividends | 509 | (22,780) | 3,277 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 62,587 | 69,737 | 61,531 |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||
Proceeds from sale of investments | 75 | 1,835 | 4,105 |
Purchases of investments | (1,451) | (2,116) | (5,049) |
Net cash paid in business combinations | 0 | (31,970) | (63,892) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,376) | (32,251) | (64,836) |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | |||
Purchase and retirement of common stock | (1,521) | (61,497) | (62,583) |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 6,867 | 3,282 | 2,382 |
Cash dividends paid on common stock | (11,119) | 0 | 0 |
Capitalized issuance costs, net | 0 | 0 | (789) |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (31,000) | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes, net | 0 | 0 | 98,953 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (36,773) | (58,215) | 37,963 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 24,438 | (20,729) | 34,658 |
Beginning cash and due from subsidiary | 63,927 | 84,656 | 49,998 |
Ending cash and due from subsidiary | $ 88,365 | $ 63,927 | $ 84,656 |
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Cal
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Calculations for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 61,516 | $ 94,260 | $ 60,652 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 14,742,675 | 13,909,299 | 10,735,605 |
Effect of dilutive common stock awards (in shares) | 328,000 | 466,000 | 409,000 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) | 15,070,579 | 14,374,931 | 11,144,866 |
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 4.17 | $ 6.78 | $ 5.65 |
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 4.08 | $ 6.56 | $ 5.44 |
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Nar
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||
Shares excluded from calculation of earnings per common share (in shares) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |