Bank First Corp Amends 8-K to Detail Financial Impact of Centre 1 Bancorp Merger, Revealing Dilution

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Bank First Corp filed an amended 8-K to include the audited financial statements of Centre 1 Bancorp and unaudited pro forma combined financial information, detailing the financial impact of their recently completed merger, including significant share issuance and earnings dilution.

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• Merger Financials Included

  The filing includes audited financial statements for Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. for 2024 and 2025, and unaudited pro forma combined financial information for Bank First Corporation and Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025.

• Significant Share Issuance

  Bank First Corporation issued 1,382,940 shares of its common stock to Centre 1 shareholders as part of the merger consideration, which is a substantial dilutive event.

• Goodwill and Intangibles Created

  The acquisition resulted in the creation of an additional $68.9 million in goodwill and $31.9 million in core deposit intangibles, which will be subject to ongoing impairment analysis and amortization, respectively.

• Pro Forma EPS Dilution

  The unaudited pro forma combined basic earnings per common share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, is $6.41, which is lower than Bank First's standalone basic EPS of $7.23 for the same period.

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This amended 8-K provides the crucial financial details of the merger with Centre 1 Bancorp, which was previously announced on January 2, 2026. The inclusion of audited financial statements for Centre 1 and unaudited pro forma combined financial information allows investors to assess the full impact of the acquisition. The issuance of 1,382,940 shares of Bank First common stock to Centre 1 shareholders represents a significant dilutive event for existing shareholders. Furthermore, the creation of substantial goodwill and core deposit intangibles, along with a lower pro forma basic earnings per share compared to Bank First's standalone results, indicates that while the merger expands the company's asset base, it comes with a notable cost and immediate earnings dilution. Investors should carefully review these financial statements to understand the combined entity's balance sheet and future earnings potential.