Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, to be held virtually at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

• Proxy materials, including the proxy statement and annual report, are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review all materials and vote electronically or request paper copies by May 5, 2025.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 15 directors, with the board recommending a vote FOR all nominees.

• Ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025.

• Advisory approval of executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Advisory vote on the frequency of future executive compensation votes, with the board recommending 1 year.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all director nominees for election at the annual meeting.

• List of 15 director nominees provided for shareholder consideration.