Traders should no longer treat MOFG as a publicly traded security; any residual OTC trading should be considered de minimis. Focus shifts to Nicolet Bankshares (NCBS) for exposure to the combined entity.
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Executive Summary
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (MOFG) has filed Form 15-12G to terminate its securities registration and suspend reporting obligations with the SEC following its merger into Nicolet Bankshares, Inc., which became effective February 13, 2026. The filing confirms the company is deregistering due to a completed acquisition, with zero remaining holders of record.
Key Facts
- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. merged with and into Nicolet Bankshares, Inc., effective February 13, 2026, with Nicolet as the surviving entity.
- Form 15-12G filed on February 25, 2026, terminates MOFG's SEC registration under Section 12(g) and suspends reporting obligations.
- Approximate number of holders of record as of the filing date: 0.
- The deregistration is pursuant to Rule 12g-4(a)(1) and Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i), indicating termination due to a merger.
- Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is signing the form as the successor entity.
Financial Impact
The company no longer exists as a standalone public entity; shareholders received merger consideration prior to closing.
Risk Factors
- Potential confusion if MOFG shares continue to trade temporarily on OTC or in error.
- Legacy shareholder claims or administrative issues could arise if merger consideration was not fully distributed.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 15-12G Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-019631 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019631-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-019631 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019631-index.html | 0001104659-26-019631 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-019631.txt | 0001104659-26-019631 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 28, 2026 34w ago | Institutional Cluster | — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
Feb 25, 2026 34w ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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