First Merchants (FRME) Form 4 Filings

First Merchants Corp (FRME) director Jason R. Sondhi acquired 589 common shares on September 30, 2026, through a grant or award, with a reported price of $39.78 per share. This was a compensation-related acquisition, not a market purchase. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 10,712 shares, including 7,390 restricted stock awards; the footnotes state he no longer has beneficial ownership of former spouse shares.

First Merchants Corp director Michael C. Rechin acquired 608 shares of common stock through a grant/award on September 30, 2026. The reported per-share amount was $39.78. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 91,032 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,550 shares. He also held 5,120 shares indirectly through a 401(k).

First Merchants Corp (FRME) director Larry W. Myers received a grant of 569 common shares on September 30, 2026, at a reported $39.78 per share. His direct holdings after the grant were 90,838 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 1,087 shares. Reported indirect holdings were 71,983 shares in a Spousal IRA and 152,282 shares in a 401k.

First Merchants Corp director Clark C. Kellogg acquired 569 shares of common stock in a grant/award on September 30, 2026; the grant is reported at $39.78 per share. His directly held position following the transaction was 16,503 shares, including 7,142 restricted stock awards. He also reported indirect holdings of 409 shares through the Rosella Kellogg Revocable Trust and 1,115 shares through a 401(k) Plan.

Kevin D. Johnson, a director of First Merchants Corp. (FRME), acquired 549 shares of common stock through a grant or award on September 30, 2026, at a reported price of $39.78 per share. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 10,068 shares, including restricted stock awards totaling 6,895 shares.

Howard Halderman, a director of First Merchants Corp, acquired 589 shares of common stock through a grant or award on September 30, 2026, at a reported price of $39.78 per share. His direct holdings after the transaction were 30,561 shares, including restricted stock awards totaling 7,390 shares. Separate indirect holdings listed as held by his son were 3 shares and 12 shares.

First Merchants Corp. director Paul G. Fultz acquired 569 shares of common stock through an award on September 30, 2026. His directly held position after the transaction was 1,087 shares; a footnote says that amount includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 1,087 shares.

Michael J. Fisher, a director of First Merchants Corp. (FRME), acquired 549 shares of common stock through a grant/award on September 30, 2026, at a reported price of $39.78 per share. His reported direct holdings after the transaction were 19,658 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 6,895 shares.

First Merchants Corp. (FRME) director Susan W. Brooks acquired 569 shares of common stock through a grant/award on September 30, 2026. The reported transaction price was $39.78 per share. Her reported direct holdings after the transaction were 13,188 shares, including restricted stock awards totaling 7,142 shares.

First Merchants Corp director Michael R. Becher acquired 608 shares of common stock in a grant or award on September 30, 2026. The transaction lists $39.78 per share, and his reported direct holdings after it were 30,307 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,636 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (symbol: FRME) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. HARDWICK MARK K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Mark K. Hardwick received a grant of 30.386 shares of phantom stock on September 18, 2026. Following this award, he holds 3,385.081 phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of FRME common stock.

The phantom stock will be settled in cash or FRME common shares, at Hardwick’s election, upon his separation from First Merchants.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (symbol: FRME) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. FLUHLER STEPHAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) reported that Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President Stephan Fluhler received a grant of phantom stock on September 18, 2026. The award covers 80.403 shares of phantom stock, each economically equivalent to one share of FRME common stock, bringing his direct phantom stock holdings to 1,733.307 shares. These phantom shares will be settled in cash or FRME common stock, at his election, upon separation from First Merchants. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) officer Stephan Fluhler, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, reported selling 4,080 shares of common stock on 2026-08-19 at $43.20 per share in an open-market or private transaction. After this sale, he held 21,693.717 shares directly, which includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 15,567.651 shares, and 3,772.608 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported mixed equity transactions for Chief Risk Officer Eva D. Scurlock. On August 3, 2026, she received a grant of 4,000 shares of common stock at $43.63 per share, with a footnote stating this amends a previously reported award amount. A separate August 2, 2026 transaction shows 224 shares of common stock at $43.14 per share delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability. A footnote also states that her direct holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 5,479.470 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP President Michael J. Stewart reported a grant of 16,000 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at $43.63 per share. On August 2, 2026, 6,059 shares were withheld at $43.14 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax liability. He also reports indirect holdings of 7,234.836 shares in a 401(k) plan, and his holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 49,816.477 shares.

Eva D. Scurlock, Chief Risk Officer of First Merchants Corp, received a grant of 700 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at $43.63 per share.

On August 2, 2026, 224 shares of common stock were disposed of at $43.14 per share to satisfy exercise-price or tax-liability obligations. A footnote states that the reported holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 2,179.470 shares. These positions are held directly and the transactions were not made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Chief Commercial Officer Joseph C. Peterson reported equity compensation activity. On August 3, 2026, he received a grant of 8,000 shares of common stock at $43.63 per share. On August 2, 2026, 919 shares were withheld at $43.14 per share to pay an exercise price or tax liability. A footnote states his direct holdings include 24,908.238 Restricted Stock Awards.

First Merchants Corp executive John Martin, Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President, received a grant of 8,000 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at a reference price of $43.63 per share. On August 2, 2026, 1,761 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld at $43.14 per share to satisfy the exercise price or a tax liability. Following these transactions, his direct holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 24,908.238 shares. These transactions were not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michele Kawiecki reported a grant or award of 13,000 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 at $43.63 per share. On August 2, 2026, 2,910 shares of common stock were withheld at $43.14 per share to satisfy an exercise price or tax liability. The report also shows 2,008.016 shares of common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, and a footnote states that her holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 40,475.890 shares.

First Merchants Corp executive Steven C. Harris received a grant of 3,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-03 at $43.63 per share. On 2026-08-02, 612 shares of common stock were withheld at $43.14 per share to satisfy an exercise price or tax liability. Harris’s holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 8,910.223 shares and 148.472 shares held indirectly through a 401k plan.

First Merchants Corp CEO Mark K. Hardwick received a grant of 21,000 shares of common stock at $43.63 per share. On the prior day, 5,821 shares were withheld at $43.14 to satisfy exercise price or tax obligations. He also holds phantom stock units economically equivalent to 3,354.695 shares, plus indirect common stock holdings through a 401(k) plan and a spouse IRA. Direct holdings include restricted stock awards totaling 65,384.128 shares.

First Merchants Corp’s Chief Information Officer Stephan Fluhler reported equity compensation and related withholding. On August 3, 2026 he acquired 5,000 shares of common stock as a grant at $43.63 per share. On August 2, 2026, 1,532 shares of common stock were withheld at $43.14 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax liabilities. He also reports 1,652.904 phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one FRME share and settled in cash or stock at separation, and 3,765.688 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. Restricted Stock Awards total 15,567.651 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Kevin D. Johnson reported a compensation-related stock award. On June 30, 2026, he received a grant of 500 shares of common stock at $43.69 per share as a non-derivative acquisition. Following this award, his direct holdings total 9,497.512 common shares, which the disclosure notes include 7,132 shares in Restricted Stock Awards. This reflects an equity compensation grant rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Sondhi Jason R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Jason R. Sondhi received a grant of 536 shares of Common Stock, valued at $43.69 per share. This is a stock award, not an open-market purchase. After the grant, he directly holds a total of 10,603.995 shares of the company’s common stock.

The holding figure includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,643 shares, indicating that a substantial portion of his position is in time- or service-based equity compensation rather than freely tradable shares. This filing reflects routine director compensation and does not show any share sales or disposals.

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.

Chiang Mung reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Mung Chiang received 500 shares of common stock as an equity award. The grant was recorded at a price of $43.69 per share and increased his directly held position to 8,864.223 shares. Footnote disclosure states this total includes 7,369 shares of Restricted Stock Awards, highlighting that most of his holdings are compensation-related rather than open-market purchases.

KELLOGG CLARK C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Clark C. Kellogg received a grant of 518 shares of Common Stock as compensation. The award was recorded on June 30, 2026 at a reference price of $43.69 per share. After this grant, Kellogg directly holds a total of 15,858.231 shares, which includes previously granted Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,387 shares, reflecting a primarily compensation-related increase in his equity stake rather than an open-market purchase.

Halderman Howard reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Howard Halderman received a stock grant of 536 common shares on an award basis. The shares were valued at $43.69 per share on the transaction date. After this grant, his directly held position increased to 29,772.944 common shares.

The holding figure includes restricted stock awards totaling 7,643 shares, which typically vest over time and are subject to continued service or other conditions. This filing reflects a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

FISHER MICHAEL J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael J. Fisher reported receiving a grant of 500 shares of Common Stock on 2026-06-30 at a value of $43.69 per share. After this grant, his direct holdings total 19,029.019 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,132 shares.

Brooks Susan W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Merchants Corp director Susan W. Brooks received a grant of 518 shares of common stock at $43.69 per share. This was a stock award, not an open-market purchase. Following the grant, she directly holds a total of 12,572.238 common shares, including restricted stock awards totaling 7,387 shares.

Myers Larry W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Larry W. Myers received an equity grant of 518 shares of Common Stock as a restricted stock award. The award is recorded at a reference price of $43.69 per share. Following this grant, Myers directly holds a total of 90,269 Common Stock shares.

RECHIN MICHAEL C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael C. Rechin received a grant of 554 shares of Common Stock on June 30, 2026, as a stock award valued at $43.69 per share. After this grant, he directly owns a total of 90,423.867 shares, which includes 7,756 shares of Restricted Stock Awards. This filing reflects a routine equity compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

First Merchants Corp director Paul G. Fultz received an award of 518 shares of common stock on June 30, 2026. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase, with a reported fair value of $43.69 per share. After this grant, he holds 518 shares directly, all described in the footnote as Restricted Stock Awards.

Becher Michael R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael R. Becher received a grant of 554 shares of Common Stock as compensation. The award was recorded at a price of $43.69 per share on the transaction date. After this grant, he directly owns a total of 29,699.398 shares.

The reported holdings include 7,898 shares in Restricted Stock Awards, which typically vest over time subject to service or performance conditions. This Form 4 reflects a routine equity compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, so it mainly updates Becher’s ownership position.

HARDWICK MARK K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Merchants Corp Chief Executive Officer Mark K. Hardwick received a grant of 30.782 phantom stock units tied to FRME common stock. The award was recorded at a reference price of $40.90 per unit, bringing his total phantom stock holdings to 3,354.695 units.

Each phantom stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of First Merchants common stock. According to the terms, these units will be settled in either cash or shares of FRME common stock, at Hardwick’s election, when he separates from First Merchants.

FLUHLER STEPHAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Merchants Corp reported that Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President Stephan Fluhler received a grant of 95.525 shares of phantom stock, each economically equivalent to one share of FRME common stock. Following this award, his phantom stock balance totals 1,652.904 shares.

The phantom stock will be settled in cash or in shares of FRME common stock, at Fluhler’s election, upon his separation from First Merchants. This is a compensation-related award, not an open‑market stock purchase or sale.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Larry W. Myers reported open-market sales of common stock on consecutive days. He sold 10,000 shares at $41.50 per share on June 11, 2026, followed by another 10,000 shares at $42.00 per share on June 12, 2026, for total reported sales of 20,000 shares.

After these transactions, Myers directly holds 89,751 shares of common stock. He also has indirect holdings through a 401k account and a spousal IRA, which are reported separately in the filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director and First Vice President Larry W. Myers reported a very small open-market sale of Common Stock. On May 5, 2026, he sold 0.407 shares at $40.54 per share and held 109,751 shares directly afterward.

In addition to these direct holdings, he also reported indirect ownership through retirement-related accounts. As of the same date, 71,983 shares were held in a Spousal IRA and 152,281.114 shares were held in a 401k, both reported as indirect ownership.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director and officer Larry W. Myers reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of common stock at $41.50 per share on February 26, 2026. After this sale, he directly held 109,491 common shares.

The filing also reports indirect holdings, including 152,182.74 shares credited to his 401k account and 71,983 shares held in a spousal IRA. A footnote explains the amendment corrects the number of shares credited to the 401k account following a vendor conversion from First Savings Financial Group, Inc. to First Merchants Corporation in May 2026.

KELLOGG CLARK C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Clark C. Kellogg received an equity award of 584 shares of Common Stock. The shares were granted at a reference price of $38.73 per share as a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

Following this grant, Kellogg directly holds a total of 15,271.382 Common Stock shares, which includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,671 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Gary Lehman received a grant of 564 shares of Common Stock on March 31, 2026, reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition valued at $38.73 per share. Following this award, he directly holds about 53,774.969 shares, including 7,406 shares in Restricted Stock Awards.

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

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Jean L. Wojtowicz received a grant of 806 shares of Common Stock on March 31, 2026. The award was valued at $38.73 per share in the filing. After this grant, Wojtowicz directly holds 65,518.866 shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 10,284 shares.

Sondhi Jason R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Merchants Corp director Jason R. Sondhi reported receiving a grant of 605 shares of common stock at $38.73 per share. Following this award, his direct holdings total 9,549.797 common shares. These holdings include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,909 shares.

RECHIN MICHAEL C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael C. Rechin reported a stock-based compensation grant of 625 shares of common stock at $38.73 per share. This grant increased his directly held position to 89,869.867 shares, which includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 8,004 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Kevin D. Johnson received a stock award of 564 common shares. The shares were granted as a “grant, award, or other acquisition” at a reference price of $38.73 per share, indicating compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

After this award, Johnson directly owns 8,983.225 common shares, including Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,406 shares. This filing records an incremental increase in his equity stake in the company.

Halderman Howard reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Merchants Corp director Howard Halderman received a grant of 605 shares of common stock on March 31, 2026 at a reference price of $38.73 per share. Following this award, he directly holds 29,046.585 shares of First Merchants common stock, including 7,937 shares classified as Restricted Stock Awards.

FISHER MICHAEL J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael J. Fisher received a grant of 564 shares of Common Stock on March 31, 2026. The award was valued at $38.73 per share and increased his directly held position to 18,456.661 shares. A footnote states this total includes Restricted Stock Awards of 7,406 shares.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Mung Chiang received an award of 584 shares of common stock. The shares were granted on March 31, 2026 at a price of $38.73 per share as a non-derivative, grant/award acquisition.

After this transaction, Chiang directly holds 8,358 common shares, which the footnote states include Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,671 shares. This filing reflects a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Michael R. Becher received an award of 625 shares of Common Stock on March 31, 2026. The award was recorded at $38.73 per share and is classified as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

After this award, Becher directly holds a total of 29,145.398 shares of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Common Stock, which the footnote states includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 8,201 shares.