Wisconsin

The $2.2 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing that it redeemed $12.2 million, the remaining half of its SBLF shares, on Sept. 22 at a liquidation value of $1,000 each for $12.4 million.

Nicolet Bankshares in Green Bay, Wis., plans to close six branches later this year following its acquisition of Baylake in Sturgeon Bay.

The $29 billion-asset company said in a regulatory filing Thursday that the "needs to improve" rating will likely restrict its ability to make acquisitions and open branches.

Plenty of banks have ended their federal loss-share deals early, but despite the incentives to wind them down, plenty more still have these crisis-era arrangements in place. It may be due to varying deadlines, mistakes calculating loan values or worries that they still might need the coverage for home equity lines.

Activity to relieve stress/promote fun: 1st National offers free 20-minute on-site chair massages every other week at its main location.

Fitness/wellness program: An annual wellness fair provides biometric screenings, health risk assessments, massages, yoga instruction and healthy eating tips.

Popular with employees: During the fall harvest, the bank's owners deliver homegrown vegetables to all locations for employees and customers.

Popular with employees: Employees get an extra vacation day during their anniversary month.

Popular with employees: Every January, all employees receive up to $300 to buy work attire.

Citizens Community Bancorp in Eau Claire, Wis., said it plans to close four branches in Walmart stores in mid-November.

Old National in Evansville, Ind., reported higher quarterly profit due to securities gains and loan growth tied to its purchase of Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin.

Monona State Bank in Wisconsin has agreed to buy MBC Bankshares in Middleton, Wis.

Waterstone Financial reported a 71% year-over-year jump in net income during the second quarter thanks to growth in its mortgage banking division.

The $25 billion-asset company said in a press release Tuesday that BankUnited Small Business Finance is now making loans in Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin.

North Shore Bank in Brookfield, Wis., has agreed to buy Layton Park Financial Group in West Allis, Wis.

WaterStone Financial in Wauwatosa, Wis., has promoted from within to fill its chief financial officer role.

The $602 million-asset company said in a press release Friday that Stephen Bianchi was tapped to replace Edward Schaefer, who resigned in May.

Citizens Community Bancorp in Eau Claire, Wis., has hired an investment bank to help it explore strategic options.

Byline Bancorp in Chicago is expanding into Wisconsin with a deal to buy Ridgestone Financial Services in Brookfield, Wis., for $105 million in cash and stock.

First Federal Bank of Wisconsin in Waukesha has a new chief executive lined up.