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[8-K] First Merchants Corp Reports Material Event

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Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., is offering unsecured medium-term senior buffer securities linked to the S&P 500® Index. The notes will be issued on 5 Aug 2025, mature on 5 Aug 2027, and are sold in $1,000 denominations.

Key economics: (1) Upside participation 200% of any positive index move, capped by a maximum return set on pricing (≥ 16.75%, or ≥ $167.50 per note). (2) Downside buffer: first 10% index decline is protected; losses beyond 10% are passed through point-for-point. (3) No coupons, no dividends, no early call.

Initial valuation: Citigroup expects the estimated value on the pricing date to be at least $915.50 (≈ 91.6% of issue price) due to embedded costs and its internal funding rate. Underwriting fee is up to $22.50 (2.25%) per note; proceeds to issuer at least $977.50.

Liquidity & credit: Notes will not be listed; any secondary market will be made solely by CGMI on a best-efforts basis and may be discontinued. All payments are subject to the senior unsecured credit risk of both the issuer and Citigroup Inc.

Risk highlights (excerpt of PS-4 & PS-5): potential for significant principal loss, limited upside versus direct equity exposure, valuation and market-making conflicts, and uncertain U.S. tax treatment (pre-paid forward contract assumption; Section 871(m) analysis pending).

Investor profile: suitable only for investors who (i) seek 2-year exposure to the S&P 500 with a 10% buffer, (ii) can tolerate capped gains and amplified downside after the buffer, (iii) are comfortable with illiquidity and issuer credit risk, and (iv) do not require current income.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantita da Citigroup Inc., offre titoli senior buffer a medio termine non garantiti collegati all'indice S&P 500®. Le obbligazioni saranno emesse il 5 ago 2025, scadranno il 5 ago 2027 e sono vendute in tagli da $1.000.

Elementi chiave: (1) Partecipazione al rialzo del 200% su qualsiasi movimento positivo dell'indice, limitata da un rendimento massimo stabilito al momento del prezzo (≥ 16,75%, ovvero ≥ $167,50 per titolo). (2) Buffer al ribasso: il primo 10% di calo dell'indice è protetto; le perdite oltre il 10% sono trasferite punto per punto. (3) Assenza di cedole, dividendi e call anticipata.

Valutazione iniziale: Citigroup prevede che il valore stimato alla data di pricing sia almeno $915,50 (≈ 91,6% del prezzo di emissione) a causa dei costi incorporati e del proprio tasso interno di finanziamento. La commissione di sottoscrizione è fino a $22,50 (2,25%) per titolo; il ricavo per l'emittente è almeno $977,50.

Liquidità e credito: I titoli non saranno quotati; qualsiasi mercato secondario sarà gestito esclusivamente da CGMI su base di migliori sforzi e potrà essere interrotto. Tutti i pagamenti sono soggetti al rischio di credito senior non garantito sia dell'emittente che di Citigroup Inc.

Rischi principali (estratto da PS-4 e PS-5): possibile perdita significativa del capitale, rendimento limitato rispetto all'esposizione diretta all'azionario, conflitti di valutazione e market-making, trattamento fiscale USA incerto (assunzione di contratto forward prepagato; analisi della Sezione 871(m) in corso).

Profilo dell'investitore: adatto solo a investitori che (i) cercano un'esposizione di 2 anni all'S&P 500 con un buffer del 10%, (ii) possono tollerare guadagni limitati e perdite amplificate dopo il buffer, (iii) sono a proprio agio con illiquidità e rischio di credito dell'emittente, e (iv) non necessitano di reddito corrente.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantizado por Citigroup Inc., ofrece valores senior buffer a mediano plazo no garantizados vinculados al índice S&P 500®. Los bonos se emitirán el 5 ago 2025, vencerán el 5 ago 2027 y se venden en denominaciones de $1,000.

Aspectos clave: (1) Participación al alza del 200% de cualquier movimiento positivo del índice, limitada por un retorno máximo establecido en la fijación de precio (≥ 16.75%, o ≥ $167.50 por bono). (2) Buffer a la baja: el primer 10% de caída del índice está protegido; las pérdidas que excedan el 10% se transfieren punto por punto. (3) No hay cupones, dividendos ni llamada anticipada.

Valoración inicial: Citigroup espera que el valor estimado en la fecha de fijación de precio sea al menos $915.50 (≈ 91.6% del precio de emisión) debido a los costos incorporados y su tasa interna de financiamiento. La comisión de suscripción es hasta $22.50 (2.25%) por bono; ingresos para el emisor al menos $977.50.

Liquidez y crédito: Los bonos no estarán listados; cualquier mercado secundario será realizado únicamente por CGMI bajo un esfuerzo razonable y puede ser discontinuado. Todos los pagos están sujetos al riesgo de crédito senior no garantizado tanto del emisor como de Citigroup Inc.

Aspectos de riesgo (extracto de PS-4 y PS-5): potencial para pérdida significativa de capital, ganancia limitada en comparación con la exposición directa a acciones, conflictos de valoración y creación de mercado, y tratamiento fiscal estadounidense incierto (suposición de contrato forward prepagado; análisis de la Sección 871(m) pendiente).

Perfil del inversor: adecuado solo para inversores que (i) buscan exposición de 2 años al S&P 500 con un buffer del 10%, (ii) pueden tolerar ganancias limitadas y pérdidas amplificadas después del buffer, (iii) están cómodos con la iliquidez y el riesgo crediticio del emisor, y (iv) no requieren ingresos actuales.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.는 Citigroup Inc.의 보증을 받아 S&P 500® 지수에 연동된 무담보 중기 선순위 버퍼 증권을 제공합니다. 해당 증권은 2025년 8월 5일에 발행되며, 2027년 8월 5일에 만기되고, $1,000 단위로 판매됩니다.

주요 경제 조건: (1) 지수 상승 시 200%의 상승 참여율, 최대 수익률는 가격 책정 시 설정된 한도(≥ 16.75%, 또는 노트당 ≥ $167.50)로 제한됩니다. (2) 하락 버퍼: 최초 10% 지수 하락은 보호되며, 10% 초과 손실은 1:1로 반영됩니다. (3) 쿠폰 없음, 배당 없음, 조기 상환 없음.

초기 평가: Citigroup은 가격 책정일 기준 내재 비용과 내부 자금 조달률로 인해 추정 가치가 최소 $915.50(발행가의 약 91.6%)일 것으로 예상합니다. 인수 수수료는 노트당 최대 $22.50(2.25%)이며, 발행자에게 돌아가는 수익은 최소 $977.50입니다.

유동성 및 신용: 증권은 상장되지 않으며, 2차 시장은 CGMI가 최선의 노력으로만 제공하며 중단될 수 있습니다. 모든 지급은 발행자 및 Citigroup Inc.의 선순위 무담보 신용 위험에 따릅니다.

위험 요약 (PS-4 및 PS-5 발췌): 원금 손실 가능성, 직접 주식 노출 대비 제한된 상승 잠재력, 평가 및 시장 조성 갈등, 불확실한 미국 세무 처리(선불 선도 계약 가정; 섹션 871(m) 분석 진행 중).

투자자 프로필: (i) 10% 버퍼가 적용된 2년간 S&P 500 노출을 원하는 투자자, (ii) 버퍼 이후 제한된 수익과 확대된 손실을 감내할 수 있는 투자자, (iii) 유동성 부족과 발행자 신용 위험에 익숙한 투자자, (iv) 현재 소득이 필요 없는 투자자에게 적합합니다.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantie par Citigroup Inc., propose des titres senior buffer à moyen terme non garantis liés à l'indice S&P 500®. Les notes seront émises le 5 août 2025, arriveront à échéance le 5 août 2027 et sont vendues par coupures de 1 000 $.

Principaux éléments économiques : (1) Participation à la hausse de 200 % de toute hausse positive de l'indice, plafonnée par un rendement maximum fixé lors de la tarification (≥ 16,75 %, ou ≥ 167,50 $ par note). (2) Buffer à la baisse : les 10 % premiers de baisse de l'indice sont protégés ; les pertes au-delà de 10 % sont transmises point par point. (3) Pas de coupons, pas de dividendes, pas de remboursement anticipé.

Valorisation initiale : Citigroup s'attend à ce que la valeur estimée à la date de tarification soit au moins de 915,50 $ (≈ 91,6 % du prix d'émission) en raison des coûts intégrés et de son taux de financement interne. Les frais de souscription s'élèvent jusqu'à 22,50 $ (2,25 %) par note ; les produits nets pour l'émetteur sont d'au moins 977,50 $.

Liquidité et crédit : Les notes ne seront pas cotées ; tout marché secondaire sera assuré uniquement par CGMI sur une base de meilleurs efforts et pourra être interrompu. Tous les paiements sont soumis au risque de crédit senior non garanti de l'émetteur et de Citigroup Inc.

Points clés de risque (extrait de PS-4 & PS-5) : risque important de perte en capital, potentiel de gain limité comparé à une exposition directe aux actions, conflits d'évaluation et de tenue de marché, traitement fiscal américain incertain (hypothèse de contrat à terme prépayé ; analyse de la Section 871(m) en cours).

Profil investisseur : adapté uniquement aux investisseurs qui (i) recherchent une exposition de 2 ans au S&P 500 avec un buffer de 10 %, (ii) peuvent tolérer des gains plafonnés et des pertes amplifiées après le buffer, (iii) sont à l'aise avec l'illiquidité et le risque de crédit de l'émetteur, et (iv) ne nécessitent pas de revenus courants.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantiert von Citigroup Inc., bietet unbesicherte mittel- bis langfristige Senior-Buffer-Anleihen an, die an den S&P 500®-Index gekoppelt sind. Die Notes werden am 5. August 2025 begeben, laufen bis zum 5. August 2027 und werden in Stückelungen von $1.000 verkauft.

Wesentliche Eckdaten: (1) Aufwärtsteilnahme von 200% an positiven Indexbewegungen, begrenzt durch eine beim Pricing festgelegte Maximalrendite (≥ 16,75 %, bzw. ≥ $167,50 je Note). (2) Abwärtspuffer: Die ersten 10 % Indexverlust sind geschützt; Verluste darüber hinaus werden Punkt für Punkt weitergegeben. (3) Keine Kupons, keine Dividenden, kein vorzeitiger Rückruf.

Erstbewertung: Citigroup erwartet, dass der geschätzte Wert am Pricing-Tag mindestens $915,50 (≈ 91,6 % des Ausgabepreises) beträgt, bedingt durch eingebettete Kosten und den internen Finanzierungssatz. Die Zeichnungsgebühr beträgt bis zu $22,50 (2,25 %) je Note; der Erlös für den Emittenten beträgt mindestens $977,50.

Liquidität & Kredit: Die Notes werden nicht börsennotiert sein; ein Sekundärmarkt wird ausschließlich von CGMI auf Best-Effort-Basis bereitgestellt und kann eingestellt werden. Alle Zahlungen unterliegen dem unbesicherten Senior-Kreditrisiko des Emittenten und von Citigroup Inc.

Risikohinweise (Auszug aus PS-4 & PS-5): Möglichkeit erheblicher Kapitalverluste, begrenztes Aufwärtspotenzial im Vergleich zur direkten Aktienanlage, Bewertungs- und Market-Making-Konflikte sowie unsichere US-Steuerbehandlung (Annahme eines vorab bezahlten Termingeschäfts; Analyse gemäß Abschnitt 871(m) ausstehend).

Investorprofil: Geeignet nur für Anleger, die (i) eine 2-jährige Exponierung zum S&P 500 mit 10% Puffer suchen, (ii) begrenzte Gewinne und verstärkte Verluste nach dem Puffer tolerieren können, (iii) mit Illiquidität und Emittenten-Kreditrisiko umgehen können und (iv) kein laufendes Einkommen benötigen.

Positive
  • 10% downside buffer provides limited protection against moderate S&P 500 declines.
  • 200% upside participation allows leveraged exposure to modest index gains.
  • Citigroup Inc. guarantee elevates credit standing relative to standalone issuer risk.
Negative
  • Maximum return capped at ≥16.75%, severely limiting upside versus direct equity exposure.
  • No interest or dividends; total return relies solely on index movement at maturity.
  • Estimated value (~$915.50) is well below issue price, reflecting embedded fees and funding spread.
  • Illiquidity risk: notes are unlisted and secondary market making is discretionary.
  • Principal loss beyond 10% buffer is dollar-for-dollar with index decline.
  • Uncertain tax treatment—classification as prepaid forward may be challenged.

Insights

TL;DR: 2-year S&P 500 note with 10% buffer, 200% leverage to gains up to ~16.75%; unsecured, illiquid, fee-laden.

The terms conform to typical U.S. retail buffer structures. A 200% participation rate sounds attractive, but the low ≥16.75% cap truncates upside quickly: index appreciation above 8.375% yields no incremental benefit. Investors effectively pay a 2.25% placement fee plus an immediate ≈8.5% economic discount versus issue price, limiting secondary-market exit potential. Credit exposure to Citigroup is senior but still subordinate to deposit obligations. Relative to an at-the-money 2-year S&P call spread, the risk-reward skew is modest; the 10% buffer may appeal to cautious equity investors, yet the structure underperforms direct equity ownership in most upward scenarios and all dividend scenarios. Overall impact to Citi is immaterial; for investors, utility depends on specific market views and risk tolerance.

TL;DR: Note offers downside protection but embeds valuation, liquidity, tax and credit risks that can erode returns.

The absence of interim cash flows, potential principal loss beyond 10%, and unlisted status raise material risk. The internal funding rate and bid-ask spread mean investors realize an immediate mark-to-market gap of roughly 8-10% versus par. Credit risk is two-layered (issuer and guarantor). Tax treatment as a prepaid forward is untested; adverse IRS rulings could impose ordinary income or withholding. These factors skew the instrument toward riskier retail investors, not institutions. I classify the note as not impactful from a systemic view but negative for unsophisticated buyers expecting full principal protection.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantita da Citigroup Inc., offre titoli senior buffer a medio termine non garantiti collegati all'indice S&P 500®. Le obbligazioni saranno emesse il 5 ago 2025, scadranno il 5 ago 2027 e sono vendute in tagli da $1.000.

Elementi chiave: (1) Partecipazione al rialzo del 200% su qualsiasi movimento positivo dell'indice, limitata da un rendimento massimo stabilito al momento del prezzo (≥ 16,75%, ovvero ≥ $167,50 per titolo). (2) Buffer al ribasso: il primo 10% di calo dell'indice è protetto; le perdite oltre il 10% sono trasferite punto per punto. (3) Assenza di cedole, dividendi e call anticipata.

Valutazione iniziale: Citigroup prevede che il valore stimato alla data di pricing sia almeno $915,50 (≈ 91,6% del prezzo di emissione) a causa dei costi incorporati e del proprio tasso interno di finanziamento. La commissione di sottoscrizione è fino a $22,50 (2,25%) per titolo; il ricavo per l'emittente è almeno $977,50.

Liquidità e credito: I titoli non saranno quotati; qualsiasi mercato secondario sarà gestito esclusivamente da CGMI su base di migliori sforzi e potrà essere interrotto. Tutti i pagamenti sono soggetti al rischio di credito senior non garantito sia dell'emittente che di Citigroup Inc.

Rischi principali (estratto da PS-4 e PS-5): possibile perdita significativa del capitale, rendimento limitato rispetto all'esposizione diretta all'azionario, conflitti di valutazione e market-making, trattamento fiscale USA incerto (assunzione di contratto forward prepagato; analisi della Sezione 871(m) in corso).

Profilo dell'investitore: adatto solo a investitori che (i) cercano un'esposizione di 2 anni all'S&P 500 con un buffer del 10%, (ii) possono tollerare guadagni limitati e perdite amplificate dopo il buffer, (iii) sono a proprio agio con illiquidità e rischio di credito dell'emittente, e (iv) non necessitano di reddito corrente.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantizado por Citigroup Inc., ofrece valores senior buffer a mediano plazo no garantizados vinculados al índice S&P 500®. Los bonos se emitirán el 5 ago 2025, vencerán el 5 ago 2027 y se venden en denominaciones de $1,000.

Aspectos clave: (1) Participación al alza del 200% de cualquier movimiento positivo del índice, limitada por un retorno máximo establecido en la fijación de precio (≥ 16.75%, o ≥ $167.50 por bono). (2) Buffer a la baja: el primer 10% de caída del índice está protegido; las pérdidas que excedan el 10% se transfieren punto por punto. (3) No hay cupones, dividendos ni llamada anticipada.

Valoración inicial: Citigroup espera que el valor estimado en la fecha de fijación de precio sea al menos $915.50 (≈ 91.6% del precio de emisión) debido a los costos incorporados y su tasa interna de financiamiento. La comisión de suscripción es hasta $22.50 (2.25%) por bono; ingresos para el emisor al menos $977.50.

Liquidez y crédito: Los bonos no estarán listados; cualquier mercado secundario será realizado únicamente por CGMI bajo un esfuerzo razonable y puede ser discontinuado. Todos los pagos están sujetos al riesgo de crédito senior no garantizado tanto del emisor como de Citigroup Inc.

Aspectos de riesgo (extracto de PS-4 y PS-5): potencial para pérdida significativa de capital, ganancia limitada en comparación con la exposición directa a acciones, conflictos de valoración y creación de mercado, y tratamiento fiscal estadounidense incierto (suposición de contrato forward prepagado; análisis de la Sección 871(m) pendiente).

Perfil del inversor: adecuado solo para inversores que (i) buscan exposición de 2 años al S&P 500 con un buffer del 10%, (ii) pueden tolerar ganancias limitadas y pérdidas amplificadas después del buffer, (iii) están cómodos con la iliquidez y el riesgo crediticio del emisor, y (iv) no requieren ingresos actuales.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.는 Citigroup Inc.의 보증을 받아 S&P 500® 지수에 연동된 무담보 중기 선순위 버퍼 증권을 제공합니다. 해당 증권은 2025년 8월 5일에 발행되며, 2027년 8월 5일에 만기되고, $1,000 단위로 판매됩니다.

주요 경제 조건: (1) 지수 상승 시 200%의 상승 참여율, 최대 수익률는 가격 책정 시 설정된 한도(≥ 16.75%, 또는 노트당 ≥ $167.50)로 제한됩니다. (2) 하락 버퍼: 최초 10% 지수 하락은 보호되며, 10% 초과 손실은 1:1로 반영됩니다. (3) 쿠폰 없음, 배당 없음, 조기 상환 없음.

초기 평가: Citigroup은 가격 책정일 기준 내재 비용과 내부 자금 조달률로 인해 추정 가치가 최소 $915.50(발행가의 약 91.6%)일 것으로 예상합니다. 인수 수수료는 노트당 최대 $22.50(2.25%)이며, 발행자에게 돌아가는 수익은 최소 $977.50입니다.

유동성 및 신용: 증권은 상장되지 않으며, 2차 시장은 CGMI가 최선의 노력으로만 제공하며 중단될 수 있습니다. 모든 지급은 발행자 및 Citigroup Inc.의 선순위 무담보 신용 위험에 따릅니다.

위험 요약 (PS-4 및 PS-5 발췌): 원금 손실 가능성, 직접 주식 노출 대비 제한된 상승 잠재력, 평가 및 시장 조성 갈등, 불확실한 미국 세무 처리(선불 선도 계약 가정; 섹션 871(m) 분석 진행 중).

투자자 프로필: (i) 10% 버퍼가 적용된 2년간 S&P 500 노출을 원하는 투자자, (ii) 버퍼 이후 제한된 수익과 확대된 손실을 감내할 수 있는 투자자, (iii) 유동성 부족과 발행자 신용 위험에 익숙한 투자자, (iv) 현재 소득이 필요 없는 투자자에게 적합합니다.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantie par Citigroup Inc., propose des titres senior buffer à moyen terme non garantis liés à l'indice S&P 500®. Les notes seront émises le 5 août 2025, arriveront à échéance le 5 août 2027 et sont vendues par coupures de 1 000 $.

Principaux éléments économiques : (1) Participation à la hausse de 200 % de toute hausse positive de l'indice, plafonnée par un rendement maximum fixé lors de la tarification (≥ 16,75 %, ou ≥ 167,50 $ par note). (2) Buffer à la baisse : les 10 % premiers de baisse de l'indice sont protégés ; les pertes au-delà de 10 % sont transmises point par point. (3) Pas de coupons, pas de dividendes, pas de remboursement anticipé.

Valorisation initiale : Citigroup s'attend à ce que la valeur estimée à la date de tarification soit au moins de 915,50 $ (≈ 91,6 % du prix d'émission) en raison des coûts intégrés et de son taux de financement interne. Les frais de souscription s'élèvent jusqu'à 22,50 $ (2,25 %) par note ; les produits nets pour l'émetteur sont d'au moins 977,50 $.

Liquidité et crédit : Les notes ne seront pas cotées ; tout marché secondaire sera assuré uniquement par CGMI sur une base de meilleurs efforts et pourra être interrompu. Tous les paiements sont soumis au risque de crédit senior non garanti de l'émetteur et de Citigroup Inc.

Points clés de risque (extrait de PS-4 & PS-5) : risque important de perte en capital, potentiel de gain limité comparé à une exposition directe aux actions, conflits d'évaluation et de tenue de marché, traitement fiscal américain incertain (hypothèse de contrat à terme prépayé ; analyse de la Section 871(m) en cours).

Profil investisseur : adapté uniquement aux investisseurs qui (i) recherchent une exposition de 2 ans au S&P 500 avec un buffer de 10 %, (ii) peuvent tolérer des gains plafonnés et des pertes amplifiées après le buffer, (iii) sont à l'aise avec l'illiquidité et le risque de crédit de l'émetteur, et (iv) ne nécessitent pas de revenus courants.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., garantiert von Citigroup Inc., bietet unbesicherte mittel- bis langfristige Senior-Buffer-Anleihen an, die an den S&P 500®-Index gekoppelt sind. Die Notes werden am 5. August 2025 begeben, laufen bis zum 5. August 2027 und werden in Stückelungen von $1.000 verkauft.

Wesentliche Eckdaten: (1) Aufwärtsteilnahme von 200% an positiven Indexbewegungen, begrenzt durch eine beim Pricing festgelegte Maximalrendite (≥ 16,75 %, bzw. ≥ $167,50 je Note). (2) Abwärtspuffer: Die ersten 10 % Indexverlust sind geschützt; Verluste darüber hinaus werden Punkt für Punkt weitergegeben. (3) Keine Kupons, keine Dividenden, kein vorzeitiger Rückruf.

Erstbewertung: Citigroup erwartet, dass der geschätzte Wert am Pricing-Tag mindestens $915,50 (≈ 91,6 % des Ausgabepreises) beträgt, bedingt durch eingebettete Kosten und den internen Finanzierungssatz. Die Zeichnungsgebühr beträgt bis zu $22,50 (2,25 %) je Note; der Erlös für den Emittenten beträgt mindestens $977,50.

Liquidität & Kredit: Die Notes werden nicht börsennotiert sein; ein Sekundärmarkt wird ausschließlich von CGMI auf Best-Effort-Basis bereitgestellt und kann eingestellt werden. Alle Zahlungen unterliegen dem unbesicherten Senior-Kreditrisiko des Emittenten und von Citigroup Inc.

Risikohinweise (Auszug aus PS-4 & PS-5): Möglichkeit erheblicher Kapitalverluste, begrenztes Aufwärtspotenzial im Vergleich zur direkten Aktienanlage, Bewertungs- und Market-Making-Konflikte sowie unsichere US-Steuerbehandlung (Annahme eines vorab bezahlten Termingeschäfts; Analyse gemäß Abschnitt 871(m) ausstehend).

Investorprofil: Geeignet nur für Anleger, die (i) eine 2-jährige Exponierung zum S&P 500 mit 10% Puffer suchen, (ii) begrenzte Gewinne und verstärkte Verluste nach dem Puffer tolerieren können, (iii) mit Illiquidität und Emittenten-Kreditrisiko umgehen können und (iv) kein laufendes Einkommen benötigen.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2025

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-4134235-1544218
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 East Jackson Street
P.O. Box 792
Muncie, IN 47305-2814
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(765) 747-1500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.125 stated value per shareFRMEThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series AFRMEPThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On July 15, 2025, First Merchants Corporation issued a press release announcing its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, of $46.88 per share (equivalent to $0.4688 per depositary share) payable on August 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and the attached exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.



 
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit 99.1
Press Release dated July 15, 2025 issued by First Merchants Corporation.
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)





SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


First Merchants Corporation
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michele M. Kawiecki
                        
Michele M. Kawiecki

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 15, 2025

FAQ

What is the maturity date of Citigroup's S&P 500 buffer securities (C)?

The notes mature on August 5, 2027.

How much upside can investors earn on the Citigroup buffer notes?

Gains are leveraged at 200% but capped by a maximum return of at least 16.75% ($167.50) per $1,000 note.

How does the 10% buffer work on these Citigroup structured notes?

If the S&P 500 falls ≤10% from the initial level, investors receive their full principal; losses beyond the 10% buffer reduce principal 1-for-1.

Do the Citigroup buffer securities pay interest or dividends?

No. The notes pay no coupons and pass through no S&P 500 dividends during the two-year term.

Will I be able to sell the Citigroup buffer notes before maturity?

The notes are not exchange-listed; CGMI may provide a secondary market but can suspend it at any time, so liquidity is uncertain.

What is the estimated initial value versus the $1,000 issue price?

Citigroup estimates the value at ≥ $915.50, about 8–9% below par, due to fees and funding costs.
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