First Merchants Corporation filings document a financial holding-company disclosure record centered on First Merchants Bank, Nasdaq-listed common stock under FRME, and depositary shares representing Series A non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock under FRMEP. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly operating results, earnings-call exhibits, common and preferred dividend declarations, board changes, compensation-plan actions, and completed merger activity.
Proxy materials describe shareholder voting matters, director elections, board structure, executive compensation, equity awards, and governance practices. Merger-related and capital-structure disclosures record share conversion terms, preferred-stock dividend mechanics, director compensation, and related exhibits for material corporate events.
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.
First Merchants Corporation announced that Dr. Mung Chiang resigned from its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026. The company states his resignation does not stem from any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, but from a change in his professional responsibilities and relocation outside the company’s primary market area.
Following his departure, the size of the Board will be reduced from thirteen to twelve directors. The company expresses appreciation for Dr. Chiang’s service and contributions.
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.