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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.
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.
Brooks Susan W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP director Susan W. Brooks received a stock award of 584 shares of common stock at $38.73 per share. This compensation-related grant increased her direct holdings to 12,014.88 shares.
The total includes Restricted Stock Awards totaling 7,671 shares, which typically vest over time and are subject to continued service or other conditions.
First Merchants Corp Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 8: The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 0 shares (0%) of common stock following an internal realignment. The filing states that, in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries and business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately after the realignment on January 12, 2026. The form is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/26/2026.