PRESS-RELEASE ·Filed May 12, 2026

NSTS

NSTS Bancorp, Inc.
BULLISH
Impact 8/10
Horizonmonths Processed4mo ago WireGlobeNewswire
Press release: m_and_a
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The $14.28 per share offer represents a substantial premium to NSTS's pre-announcement price. Traders should monitor the spread to the offer price as the deal progresses through regulatory and stockholder approvals. Any delays or regulatory hurdles could widen the spread, while a smooth process should narrow it toward closing.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
NSTS ▲ +1.21% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +1.21% · α vs SPY -3.23% · entry $13.64 → $13.81
Entry anchored
May 12, 2026
via day open
T+1d
0.00%
call 0.00% · α +0.00%
$13.64
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+0.29%
call +0.29% · α +1.45%
$13.68
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+0.66%
call +0.66% · α +1.27%
$13.73
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+1.21%
call +1.21% · α -3.23%
$13.81
settled 8w ago

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Executive Summary

NSTS Bancorp has agreed to be acquired by Brookfield Bancshares in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $73.7 million, or $14.28 per share. The deal represents a significant premium to NSTS's recent trading price and will result in NSTS shares ceasing to trade on Nasdaq upon closing, expected in Q4 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Value
$73.7M

Key Facts

  • All-cash acquisition valued at approximately $73.7 million
  • NSTS stockholders to receive $14.28 per share in cash
  • Transaction unanimously approved by both boards of directors
  • Expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals
  • NSTS shares will no longer trade on Nasdaq after closing
  • North Shore will operate as a subsidiary of Brookfield under its existing name and charter
  • Combined entity will have over $600 million in assets and four branches in the Chicago MSA

Financial Impact

Acquisition valued at $73.7 million, with NSTS stockholders receiving $14.28 per share in cash. NSTS had total assets of $266.6 million as of Dec 31, 2025.

share priceassetsmarket cap

Risk Factors

  • Failure to obtain required regulatory approvals or NSTS stockholder approval
  • Termination of the merger agreement by either party
  • Potential delays in closing beyond Q4 2026
  • Adverse reactions from employees or customers during integration

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Savings Institution, Federally Chartered

Investment Themes

Traditional Finance

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3293423
3 reports for NSTS
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TypeNow
Jun 4, 2026
17w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$13.72 $13.99▲ +1.97%▼ −2.03%—
May 12, 2026
20w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$13.64 $13.81▲ +1.21%▼ −3.23%—
Apr 17, 2026
24w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$12.95 $13.80▲ +6.56%▼ −0.21%—
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US Market Status

Market Closed — Opens Mon (37h 26m)

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Report published May 12, 2026