First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

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First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share on February 9, 2026. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026.

First Merchants is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, operating First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors.

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• Dividend declared of $0.36 per common share
• Payment schedule set for March 20, 2026; record date March 6, 2026

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MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on February 9, 2026 of $0.36 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026.

About First Merchants Corporation:

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank).

First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. Quotations are carried in daily newspapers and can be found on the company’s Internet web page (http://www.firstmerchants.com).

FIRST MERCHANTS and the Shield Logo are federally registered trademarks of First Merchants Corporation.

For more information, contact:
Nicole M. Weaver, First Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration
765-521-7619
http://www.firstmerchants.com

FAQ

What dividend did First Merchants Corporation (FRME) declare on February 9, 2026?

The company declared a $0.36 per common share cash dividend. According to First Merchants, the dividend was announced on February 9, 2026 and applies to common shareholders.

When will the First Merchants (FRME) dividend be paid and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to eligible shareholders. According to First Merchants, shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026 will receive the payment.

How do I qualify to receive the March 20, 2026 dividend from FRME?

You must be a registered common shareholder on the record date of March 6, 2026. According to First Merchants, only holders of record on that date are eligible for the March 20 dividend.

Where is First Merchants Corporation (FRME) traded and how can investors find the dividend notice?

First Merchants common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under FRME. According to First Merchants, dividend notices and quotations are available on the company's investor website.