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25 items- INSIDERChief Information Officer Fluhler Stephan sold $176,256 worth of shares (4,080 units at $43.20), decreasing direct ownership by 16% to 21,694 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- PRFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash DividendMUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend on August 14, 2026 of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 18, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026. About First Merchants Corporation: First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. Quotations are car
- INSIDERAmendment: Chief Risk Officer Scurlock Eva D. covered exercise/tax liability with 224 shares and was granted 4,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 14% to 31,523 units (SEC Form 4)4/A - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERPresident Stewart Michael J covered exercise/tax liability with 6,059 shares and was granted 16,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 9% to 115,834 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Risk Officer Scurlock Eva D. covered exercise/tax liability with 224 shares and was granted 700 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 28,223 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Commercial Officer Peterson Joseph C was granted 8,000 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 919 shares, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 45,482 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Credit Officer Martin John covered exercise/tax liability with 1,761 shares and was granted 8,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 10% to 71,549 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Financial Officer Kawiecki Michele covered exercise/tax liability with 2,910 shares and was granted 13,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 16% to 72,404 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Human Resources Officer Harris Steven C was granted 3,000 units of Common and covered exercise/tax liability with 612 units of Common, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 22,649 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Executive Officer Hardwick Mark K covered exercise/tax liability with 5,821 shares and was granted 21,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 13% to 132,620 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Information Officer Fluhler Stephan covered exercise/tax liability with 1,532 shares and was granted 5,000 shares, increasing direct ownership by 16% to 25,774 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form N-PX filed by First Merchants CorporationN-PX - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Filer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by First Merchants Corporation10-Q - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Filer)
- SECFirst Merchants Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Filer)
- PRFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 ResultsMUNCIE, Ind., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation" or "First Merchants") Second Quarter 2026 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $43.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, compared to $27.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2026. On an adjusted basis1, net income totaled $46.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, compared to $63.1 million, or $1.03 per diluted common share in the prior quarter. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income1 of $84.6 million, compared to $78.7 million in the prior quarter and $70.7 million in the second quarter of 2025.Net interest
- SECSEC Form 13F-HR filed by First Merchants Corporation13F-HR - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Filer)
- SECFirst Merchants Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Filer)
- PRFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on its Preferred StockMUNCIE, Ind., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $46.88 per share on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, represented by depositary shares (NASDAQ:FRMEP) each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A preferred stock. Holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4688 per depositary share. The dividend will be payable on August 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2026. About First Merchants Corporation: First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. Th
- INSIDERDirector Johnson Kevin D was granted 500 units of Common, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 9,498 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Sondhi Jason R was granted 536 units of Common, increasing direct ownership by 5% to 10,604 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Wojtowicz Jean L was granted 715 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 66,731 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Chiang Mung was granted 500 units of Common, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 8,864 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Kellogg Clark C was granted 518 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 15,858 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Halderman Howard was granted 536 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 29,773 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
- INSIDERDirector Fisher Michael J was granted 500 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 19,029 units (SEC Form 4)4 - FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (0000712534) (Issuer)
FRME FAQ
7 questionsWhat does First Merchants Corporation do?
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. It accepts time, savings, and demand deposits; and provides consumer, commercial, agri-business, and real estate mortgage loans. The company also offers personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. It operates 124 banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. The company also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery...Where does FRME stock trade?
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) is listed on NASDAQ.What sector and industry is FRME in?
First Merchants Corporation operates in the Finance sector, Major Banks industry.Does FRME pay a dividend?
Yes. FRME's next ex-dividend date is 2026-09-04 with a declared cash dividend of $0.37 per share, payable 2026-09-18.What are analysts saying about FRME?
First Merchants Corporation has had 8 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from Raymond James: Mkt Perform on 2025-09-26. Recent price targets range from $3800.00 to $4800.00.What companies are similar to FRME?
Notable peers in the same industry include JPM (JP Morgan Chase & Co.), BAC (Bank of America Corporation), WFC (Wells Fargo & Company), C (Citigroup Inc.), UBS (UBS Group AG Registered). Compare FRME side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track FRME on Quantisnow?
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