Nicolet Bankshares Acquires MidWestOne Financial Group
February 17, 2026
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with MidWestOne merged into Nicolet and operating as a division of Nicolet National Bank until a planned system conversion in August 2026. The deal adds roughly $6 billion in assets, bringing Nicolet's pro forma assets to approximately $15 billion and expands Nicolet’s branch footprint across Iowa, the Twin Cities, Western Wisconsin, and Denver.
- Buyers
- Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
- Targets
- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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