{"id":474902,"date":"2021-04-12T16:05:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T20:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nicolet-bankshares-inc-to-acquire-mackinac-financial-corporation\/"},"modified":"2021-04-12T16:05:15","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T20:05:15","slug":"nicolet-bankshares-inc-to-acquire-mackinac-financial-corporation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nicolet-bankshares-inc-to-acquire-mackinac-financial-corporation\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. To Acquire Mackinac Financial Corporation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">GREEN BAY<\/span>, Wis.\u00a0and <span class=\"xn-location\">MANISTIQUE, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 12, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCBS) (&#8220;Nicolet&#8221;) and Mackinac Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: MFNC) (&#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span>&#8220;) today jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Nicolet will acquire <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, mBank. \u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1485915\/Nicolet_Mackinac.pdf?p=original\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1485915\/Nicolet_Mackinac.pdf?p=pdfthumbnail\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Based on the financial results as of <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span>, the combined company will have pro forma total assets of <span class=\"xn-money\">$6.1 billion<\/span>, deposits of <span class=\"xn-money\">$5.2 billion<\/span> and loans of <span class=\"xn-money\">$3.9 billion<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> would represent approximately 25% of the combined company&#8217;s year-end assets.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Mike Daniels<\/span>, President and CEO of <span class=\"xn-person\">Nicolet National Bank<\/span> said, &#8220;The acquisition of mBank is an important step in Nicolet&#8217;s planned growth.\u00a0 This deal is not about expanded geographies but rather about the characteristics of the communities we will serve.\u00a0 Together, we will combine two organizations that understand the positive impact that a strong community bank can make.\u00a0 We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Upper Peninsula and <span class=\"xn-location\">Northern Michigan<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We want to offer two initial thoughts when it comes to the question of what&#8217;s next.\u00a0 First, we know that scale and efficiencies matter in community banking today.\u00a0 Our customers continue to tell and show us that convenience no longer means a branch on every corner.\u00a0 Second, we understand that actions speak louder than words.\u00a0 We want the communities to know that we are committed to realizing the promise of this acquisition.\u00a0 After the transaction is complete, people will see a strong community bank focused on keeping decisions local.\u00a0 We will build and expand on mBank&#8217;s legacy of being a great steward of its communities.\u00a0 Together, we will find the best ways to serve to become the lead-local community bank.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Tobias<\/span>, Chairman and CEO of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> said, &#8220;On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce our merger into the Nicolet family.\u00a0 We have found a strategic partner that is a true community bank with deep commitments to the markets we serve.\u00a0 The market cultures of our respective organizations mesh well, and the greater lending access will strengthen our value to current and prospective customers.\u00a0 This deal represents a fair transaction that unlocks shareholder value for us both.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Bob Atwell<\/span>, CEO and Chairman of Nicolet said, &#8220;Nicolet always takes the long view when it comes to acquisitions.\u00a0 This deal with <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> represents a unique and sizeable opportunity to expand Nicolet&#8217;s franchise across a greater Northern footprint, while at the same time, being highly accretive to long-term shareholder value.\u00a0 It also opens up the possibility for future expansion into the state of <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, if and when the opportunity arises.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Kelly George<\/span>, President and CEO of mBank said, &#8220;In Nicolet, we have found a strategic partner who shares our vision of being people-driven and community-centric.\u00a0 Together, we will continue to deliver personal and timely decisions through local bankers who are a part of the communities we serve.\u00a0 Maintaining and creating strong relationships will continue to be the value we bring to our customers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <i>Transaction Information<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Under the terms of the merger\u00a0agreement, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> shareholders will have the right to receive 0.22 shares of Nicolet&#8217;s common stock and\u00a0$4.64 for each share of common stock of\u00a0Mackinac Financial Corporation\u00a0with total consideration to consist of approximately 80% stock and 20% cash. Based upon the closing price of\u00a0Nicolet Bancshares\u00a0common stock of\u00a0$84.40\u00a0on\u00a0April 9, 2021, the implied per share purchase price is\u00a0$23.21, with an aggregate transaction value of approximately\u00a0$248 million.<\/p>\n<p>The estimated transaction value is a 1.69 multiple of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> tangible book value as of\u00a0December 31, 2020 and equates to approximately 18.3x <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> 2020 earnings per share. Additional assumptions and metrics can be found in the related Investor Presentation. <\/p>\n<p>\n        <i>Leadership\/Employee Information<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Post-merger, <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Tobias<\/span> will join the Boards of Directors of Nicolet Bankshares and <span class=\"xn-person\">Nicolet National Bank<\/span>. All customer-facing employees of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> are expected to stay on in the same capacity.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <i>Approvals and Closing Date<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.\u00a0 It is subject to\u00a0both <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> and Nicolet shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. Upon consummation of the transaction, Nicolet&#8217;s existing branch at 325 W. Pine Street, <span class=\"xn-location\">Eagle River, WI<\/span> is expected to close and consolidate with continued service out of the legacy mBank office at 400 E. Wall Street, <span class=\"xn-location\">Eagle River, WI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n        <i>Advisors<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Hovde Group, LLC provided a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP served as legal counsel to\u00a0Nicolet\u00a0in this transaction.\u00a0Piper Sandler &amp; Co. served as financial advisor and delivered a fairness opinion to the Board of Directors of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span>, and\u00a0Honigman LLP served as <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> legal counsel.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of <span class=\"xn-person\">Nicolet National Bank<\/span>, a growing, full-service, community bank providing services ranging from commercial and consumer banking to wealth management and retirement plan services. Founded in <span class=\"xn-location\">Green Bay<\/span> in 2000, <span class=\"xn-person\">Nicolet National Bank<\/span> operates branches in Northeast and <span class=\"xn-location\">Central Wisconsin<\/span> and the upper peninsula of <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>. More information can be found at\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3126180-1&amp;h=2619557661&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicoletbank.com%2F&amp;a=www.nicoletbank.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.nicoletbank.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Mackinac Financial Corporation<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Mackinac Financial Corporation is a registered bank holding company formed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 with assets in excess of <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.5 billion<\/span> and whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market as &#8220;MFNC.&#8221; The principal subsidiary of the Corporation is mBank. Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Manistique, Michigan<\/span>, mBank has 28 branch locations; ten in the Upper Peninsula, ten in the Northern Lower Peninsula, one in <span class=\"xn-location\">Oakland County, Michigan<\/span>, and seven in <span class=\"xn-location\">Northern Wisconsin<\/span>. The Corporation&#8217;s banking services include commercial lending and treasury management products and services geared toward small- to mid-sized businesses, as well as a full array of personal and business deposit products and consumer loans.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Forward Looking Statements &#8220;Safe Harbor&#8221; Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Certain statements contained in this communication, which are not statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. Such statements include, but are not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections and benefits relating to the proposed merger between Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span>, which are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Words or phrases such as &#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;believe,&#8221; &#8220;aim,&#8221; &#8220;can,&#8221; &#8220;conclude,&#8221; &#8220;continue,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;estimate,&#8221; &#8220;expect,&#8221; &#8220;foresee,&#8221; &#8220;goal,&#8221; &#8220;intend,&#8221; &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;might,&#8221; &#8220;outlook,&#8221; &#8220;possible,&#8221; &#8220;plan,&#8221; &#8220;predict,&#8221; &#8220;project,&#8221; &#8220;potential,&#8221; &#8220;seek,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; &#8220;target,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;will likely,&#8221; &#8220;would,&#8221; or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, as well as similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. <\/p>\n<p>Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead express only management&#8217;s beliefs regarding future results or events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of management&#8217;s control. It is possible that actual results and outcomes may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results or outcomes indicated in these forward-looking statements. In addition to factors disclosed in reports filed by Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> with the SEC, risks and uncertainties for Nicolet, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> and the combined company that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to: (1) the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the proposed merger will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; (2) the risk that integration of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> operations with those of Nicolet will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected; (3) the parties&#8217; inability to meet expectations regarding the timing of the proposed merger; (4)\u00a0changes to tax legislation and their potential effects on the accounting for the merger; (5) the inability to complete the proposed merger due to the failure of Nicolet&#8217;s or <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> shareholders to adopt the Merger Agreement; (6) the failure to satisfy other conditions to completion of the proposed merger, including receipt of required regulatory and other approvals; (7) the failure of the proposed merger to close for any other reason; (8)\u00a0diversion of management&#8217;s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the proposed merger; (9) the challenges of integrating and retaining key employees; (10) the effect of the announcement of the proposed merger on Nicolet&#8217;s, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> or the combined company&#8217;s respective customer and employee relationships and operating results; (11) the possibility that the proposed merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (12) dilution caused by Nicolet&#8217;s issuance of additional shares of Nicolet common stock in connection with the merger; (13) the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and the business, results of operations and financial condition of Nicolet, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> and the combined company; (14) changes in consumer demand for financial services; and (15) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations.\u00a0 Please refer to each of Nicolet&#8217;s and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2020<\/span>, as well as their other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n<p>All forward-looking statements included in this communication are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to management at that time. Except as required by law, neither Nicolet nor <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Important Information and Where to Find It<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>This communication relates to the proposed merger transaction involving Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span>. In connection with the proposed merger, Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> will file a joint proxy statement\/\u200cprospectus on Form S-4 and other relevant documents concerning the merger with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#8220;SEC&#8221;). <b>BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT\/\u200cPROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT\/\u200cPROSPECTUS BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NICOLET, <span class=\"xn-location\">MACKINAC<\/span> AND THE PROPOSED MERGER.<\/b> When available, the joint proxy statement\/<b>\u200c<\/b>prospectus will be delivered to shareholders of Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span>. Investors may obtain copies of the joint proxy statement\/prospectus and other relevant documents (as they become available) free of charge at the SEC&#8217;s website\u00a0<u>(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3126180-1&amp;h=3345504360&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2F&amp;a=www.sec.gov\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.sec.gov<\/a>)<\/u>. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Nicolet will be available free of charge on Nicolet&#8217;s website at\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3126180-1&amp;h=2619557661&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicoletbank.com%2F&amp;a=www.nicoletbank.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.nicoletbank.com<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> will be available free of charge on <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac&#8217;s<\/span> website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bankmbank.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.bankmbank.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Nicolet, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> and certain of their directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Nicolet and the shareholders of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> in connection with the proposed merger.\u00a0 Information about the directors and executive officers of Nicolet and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> will be included in the joint proxy statement\/<b>\u200c<\/b>prospectus for the proposed transaction filed with the SEC.\u00a0 Information about the directors and executive officers of Nicolet is also included in the proxy statement for its 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 2<\/span>, 2021.\u00a0 Information about the directors and executive officers of <span class=\"xn-location\">Mackinac<\/span> is also included in the proxy statement for its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 22<\/span>, 2020.\u00a0 Additional information regarding the interests of such participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction will be included in the joint proxy statement\/prospectus and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>No Offer or Solicitation<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. 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(NASDAQ: NCBS) (&#8220;Nicolet&#8221;) and Mackinac Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: MFNC) (&#8220;Mackinac&#8220;) today jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Nicolet will acquire Mackinac and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, mBank. \u00a0 Based on the financial results as of December 31, 2020, the combined company will have pro forma total assets of $6.1 billion, deposits of $5.2 billion and loans of $3.9 billion, and Mackinac would represent approximately 25% of the combined company&#8217;s year-end assets.\u00a0 Mike Daniels, President and CEO of Nicolet National Bank said, &#8220;The acquisition of mBank is an important step in Nicolet&#8217;s planned growth.\u00a0 This deal is not about expanded geographies &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/nicolet-bankshares-inc-to-acquire-mackinac-financial-corporation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. 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