Director Jean L. Wojtowicz receives 715-share FRME stock award (NASDAQ: FRME)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WOJTOWICZ JEAN L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Jean L. Wojtowicz reported receiving a grant of 715 shares of Common Stock on June 30, 2026 at a value of $43.69 per share. After this award, Wojtowicz directly holds a total of 66,731.043 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 9,976 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WOJTOWICZ JEAN L

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	715	$43.69	$31K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 66,731.043 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 715 shares Grant valuation price: $43.69 per share Total shares after transaction: 66,731.043 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 715 shares Common Stock grant on June 30, 2026

Grant valuation price $43.69 per share Value used for the 715-share award

Total shares after transaction 66,731.043 shares Direct holdings following the grant

Restricted Stock Awards 9,976 shares Restricted shares included in total holdings

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Awards, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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Restricted Stock Awards financial

"Includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 9,976 shares"

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" and 715-share grant disclosure"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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FAQ

What insider transaction did FRME director Jean L. Wojtowicz report?

Jean L. Wojtowicz reported receiving a grant of 715 shares of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Common Stock. The acquisition was coded as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase, and reflects additional equity-based compensation rather than a discretionary stock buy.

What was the price used for Jean L. Wojtowicz’s FRME stock grant?

The 715-share grant to Jean L. Wojtowicz was valued at $43.69 per share. This price is typically a fair value reference for compensation reporting and does not necessarily indicate an open-market trade price on the transaction date.

How many FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shares does Jean L. Wojtowicz hold after this transaction?

Following the 715-share grant, Jean L. Wojtowicz directly holds 66,731.043 shares of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Common Stock. This total includes both unrestricted shares and Restricted Stock Awards that remain subject to vesting or other conditions.

How many restricted FRME shares are included in Jean L. Wojtowicz’s holdings?

Jean L. Wojtowicz’s reported holdings include 9,976 shares designated as Restricted Stock Awards. These restricted shares generally vest over time or upon meeting specific conditions, aligning director compensation with longer-term company performance and shareholder interests.

Was Jean L. Wojtowicz’s FRME transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The filing identifies the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, coded “A,” rather than an open-market purchase. This means the 715 shares were received as part of an equity compensation arrangement, not bought directly in the stock market.

Does the Form 4 show any FRME share sales by Jean L. Wojtowicz?

The disclosed Form 4 data shows only an acquisition of 715 shares through a grant or award and no dispositions. Transaction summary fields indicate no sell, gift, tax withholding, or restructuring transactions associated with this particular filing.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WOJTOWICZ JEAN L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 E JACKSON STREET

(Street)

MUNCIE INDIANA 47305

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP [ FRME ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/30/2026		A		715	A	$43.69	66,731.043(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 9,976 shares

Remarks:

	Paul Cento (Confirming Statement on File)	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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