FRME earnings

MUNCIE, Ind., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") First Quarter 2026 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $27.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $56.6 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, net income totaled $63.1 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to $56.4 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, in the prior quarter.Completed legal closing on the acquisition of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. ("First Savings") on February 1, 2026.Maintained strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.22%.Repurchas

MUNCIE, Ind., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Corporation will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 23, 2026. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIea2e66c5a6e240dea7770076185c1054) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i5u3npdn) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be availab

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") Achieved record full‑year results, including net income available to common stockholders of $224.1 million and diluted EPS of $3.88 for 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $56.6 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.99, compared to $56.3 million and $0.98 in the third quarter of 2025, and $63.9 million and $1.10 in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 was $56.4 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share1 totaled $0.98, compared to $57.0 million and $0.9

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, January 26, 2026. The Corporation will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI2b60181d46504632aa732ea584590460). In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/o68enev5) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be availa

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $56.3 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.98 in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $48.7 million and $0.84 in the third quarter of 2024, and $56.4 million and $0.98 in the second quarter of 2025.Robust capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.34% and Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio of 9.18%.Repurchased 939,271 shares totaling $36.5 million year-to-date; repurchased 162,474 shares totaling $6.5 million during the third quarter.Total loans

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Corporation will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 23, 2025. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf471933f076b43ed86fc41e507892de6) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/b8bccx5o) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be avai

MUNCIE, Ind., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Second Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $56.4 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.98 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $39.5 million and $0.68 in the second quarter of 2024, and $54.9 million and $0.94 in the first quarter of 2025.Robust capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.35%.Repurchased 818,480 shares totaling $31.7 million year-to-date; Repurchased 582,486 shares totaling $22.1 million during the second quarter.Total loans grew $297.6 million, or 9.1% annualized, on a linked quarter basis, and $653.

MUNCIE, Ind., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will release second quarter 2025 financial results on July 23, 2025. The Corporation will host a second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 24, 2025. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI605c2e360ce04cfc9c4221bda7f67a49) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ced58zg3) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be avail

MUNCIE, Ind., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2025 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $54.9 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.94 compared to adjusted net income and diluted earnings per common share1 of $50.1 million and $0.85 in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income and diluted earnings per common share1 in the fourth quarter of 2024 were $58.1 million and $1.00, respectively.Robust capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.50%.Repurchased 246,751 shares totaling $10 million year-to-date; Redeemed $30 million of sub debt.Total loans grew $154.9 m

MUNCIE, Ind., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report first quarter 2025 financial results on April 24, 2025. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 24, 2025. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI4ae3a07cb07a47258d30e4f3dba2448b) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/uqvoojku) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be avai

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $63.9 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.10, compared to $48.7 million and $0.84 in the third quarter of 2024, and $42.0 million and $0.71 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of the branch sale and repositioning of the available for sale securities portfolio, adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 was $58.1 million or $1.00 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.43% and Tangib

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2024 financial results on January 30, 2025. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 30, 2025. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIc49ad0293a7844dca2e7171f51e600dd) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9t5v76m2) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Third Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $48.7 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.84, compared to $55.9 million and $0.94 in the third quarter of 2023, and $39.5 million and $0.68 in the second quarter of 2024.   Excluding the loss from repositioning of the available for sale securities portfolio, adjusted net income was $55.6 million or $0.95 per share for the third quarter of 2024.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.25% and Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio of 8.76%.Net interest margin was

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report third quarter 2024 financial results on October 24, 2024. The Corporation will host a third quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 24, 2024. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BI34430e309ed545808c7c8195f36e86b6) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/6grv3upw) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available un

MUNCIE, Ind., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Second Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $39.5 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $.68 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $60.4 million and $1.02 in the second quarter of 2023, and $47.5 million and $.80 in the first quarter of 2024.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.02 percent.Net interest margin totaled 3.16 percent compared to 3.10 percent on a linked quarter basis.Total loans grew $191.2 million, or 6.1 percent annualized on a linked quarter basis, and $374.4 million, or 3.0 percent during the

MUNCIE, Ind., July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report second quarter 2024 financial results on July 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a second quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 25, 2024. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BId0844162db694c8f80a4e6caa546f714) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/d6tnudnp) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until

MUNCIE, Ind., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2024 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $47.5 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.80 compared to $63.6 million and $1.07 in the first quarter of 2023, and $42.0 million and $0.71 in the fourth quarter of 2023.   Net income and diluted earnings per common share, excluding non-core charges of $3.5 million incurred during the quarter, totaled $50.1 million and $0.85, respectively.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.25 percent.Total loans declined $24.3 million, or 0.8 percent annualized on a linked quarter

MUNCIE, Ind., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report first quarter 2024 financial results on April 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 25, 2024. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIdd109dbd75ba4d42a3ddae5a62b4e2a1) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/8p72e5ye) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $42.0 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.71 compared to $70.3 million and $1.19 in the fourth quarter of 2022, and $55.9 million and $0.94 in the third quarter of 2023. Net income and diluted earnings per common share, excluding one-time charges of $12.7 million incurred during the quarter, totaled $51.6 million and $0.87, respectively.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.35 percent.Total loans grew $202.6 million, or 6.6 percent annualized on a linked quarter

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2023 financial results on January 25, 2024. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2023 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 25, 2024. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIed9b1a3a96754f9abe7b067d12fe2826) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9hsczd2t) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Third Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $55.9 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.94, compared to $63.3 million and $1.08 in the third quarter of 2022, and $60.4 million and $1.02 in the second quarter of 2023.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.26 percent.Total loans grew $4.9 million, or 0.2 percent annualized on a linked quarter basis, and $743.6 million, or 6.4 percent during the last twelve months when excluding the impact of non-relationship based commercial loan sales that occurred duri

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report third quarter 2023 financial results on October 26, 2023. The Corporation will host a third quarter 2023 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, October 26, 2023. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIf859606184ad4e98a66ef43d61469d2c) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/t8uajbb8) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available un

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $60.4 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.02, compared to $38.5 million and $.63 in the second quarter of 2022, and $63.6 million and $1.07 in the first quarter of 2023.Adjusted net income1 was $60.4 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 totaled $1.02, compared to $60.0 million and $1.01 in the second quarter of 2022, and $63.6 million and $1.07 in the first quarter of 2023.Strong capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.07 percentTotal loans grew $46.7 million, or 1.5 percent annualized on a linked quarter bas

MUNCIE, Ind., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report second quarter 2023 financial results on July 25, 2023. The Corporation will host a second quarter 2023 earnings conference call and webcast at 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BIc7becea7282048a2b5559e10b25ca4af) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/athyqu7i) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until J

MUNCIE, Ind., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2023 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $63.6 million for the first quarter and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.07, compared to $48.6 million and $.91 in the first quarter of 2022, and $70.3 million and $1.19 in the fourth quarter of 2022.Adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 for the first quarter was $63.6 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share1 totaled $1.07, compared to $47.3 million and $.88 in the first quarter of 2022, and $70.5 million and $1.19 in the fourth quarter of 2022.Strong liquidity and capital wit

MUNCIE, Ind., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report first quarter 2023 financial results on April 25, 2023. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2023 earnings conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BI257d3b7683714a4382f8765266a99667) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/trq9ekv4) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $70.3 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.19, compared to $47.7 million and $.89 in the fourth quarter of 2021, and $63.3 million and $1.08 in the third quarter of 2022.Adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 for the fourth quarter was $70.5 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share1 totaled $1.19, compared to $44.9 million and $.84 in the fourth quarter of 2021, and $65.6 million and $1.12 in the third quarter of 2022.Total loans grew $344.1 million, or 11.8% annualize

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2022 financial results on January 26, 2023. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 26, 2023. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BI6fcecfffac4e446dae35bea4a13966ee) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7rxb6jtk) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Third Quarter 2022 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $63.3 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $1.08, compared to $52.8 million and $.98 in the third quarter of 2021, and $38.5 million and $.63 in the second quarter of 2022. Completed system integration for the acquisition of Level One Bancorp, Inc. ("Level One") during the quarter.Adjusted net income available to common stockholders1 for the third quarter was $65.6 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share1 totaled $1.12, compared to $46.6 million and $.87 in

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report third quarter 2022 financial results on October 25, 2022. The Corporation will host a third quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BI33d38f63624949c49527aaa096d2e146) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/988gy9uu) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be avail

MUNCIE, Ind., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) Second Quarter 2022 Highlights: Net income available to common stockholders was $38.5 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $.63, compared to $55.6 million and $1.03 in the second quarter of 2021, and $48.6 million and $.91 in the first quarter of 2022. Completed legal closing on the acquisition of Level One Bancorp, Inc. ("Level One") on April 1, 2022.Adjusted net income1 was $60.0 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 totaled $1.01, compared to $48.2 million and $.89 in the second quarter of 2021, and $47.3 million and $.88 in the first quarter of 2022.Total loans grew

MUNCIE, Ind., July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on July 26, 2022. The Corporation will host a second quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: (https://register.vevent.com/register/BI36331b98cb7441deb05fe5de007c8125) In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to (https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/944s4zom) during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until J

MUNCIE, Ind., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) First Quarter 2022 Highlights: Net income was $48.6 million and diluted earnings per share totaled $.91, compared to $49.5 million and $.91 in the first quarter of 2021, and $47.7 million and $.89 in the fourth quarter of 2021.Diluted earnings per share excluding income on Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans totaled $.88 for the first quarter of 2022 compared to $.78 in the first quarter of 2021 and $.84 in the fourth quarter of 2021.1Total loans, excluding PPP loans, grew $165 million or 7.2% on a linked quarter basisTotal deposits grew $173.4 million or 5.4% on a linked quarter basisN

MUNCIE, Ind., April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report first quarter 2022 financial results on April 26, 2022. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Please note: The time of the call has been changed from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. (ET). To participate, dial (Toll Free) 877-806-2932 and reference Conference ID 6838926. International callers please call +1 478-219-0639. In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/vucpzk7j during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available unti

MUNCIE, Ind., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report first quarter 2022 financial results on April 26, 2022. The Corporation will host a first quarter 2022 earnings conference call and webcast at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. To participate, dial (Toll Free) 877-806-2932 and reference Conference ID 6838926. International callers please call +1 478-219-0639. In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/vucpzk7j during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until April 26, 2023.   About First Merchants Corporation First Merchants Corporation is

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) has reported fourth quarter 2021 net income of $47.7 million compared to $45.1 million during the same period in 2020. Earnings per share for the period totaled $.89 per share compared to the fourth quarter 2020 result of $.83 per share. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 totaled $205.5 million, compared to $148.6 million during the same period in 2020. Year-to-date earnings per share totaled $3.81 compared to $2.74 in 2020. Total assets equaled $15.5 billion as of year-end and loans totaled $9.3 billion. The Corporation experienced organic loan growth of $566 million, or 6.6 percent,

MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report fourth quarter 2021 financial results on January 27, 2022. The Corporation will host a fourth quarter 2021 earnings conference call and webcast at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, January 27, 2022. To participate, dial (Toll Free) 877-806-2932 and reference Conference ID 2169777. International callers please call +1 478-219-0639. In order to view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i8985qq2 during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until January 27, 2023.   About First Merchants Corporation First Merchants Corpora

MUNCIE, Ind. and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) ("First Merchants") and Level One Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:LEVL) today announced they have executed a definitive merger agreement by which Level One Bancorp, Inc. will merge with and into First Merchants Corporation in a stock and cash transaction currently valued at approximately $323.5 million. Upon completion of the merger, Level One Bank will merge with and into First Merchants Bank. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, LEVL operates 16 banking center locations in the southeastern Michigan area. Since its founding in 2007, LEVL has grown to be one of the larges

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) has reported third quarter 2021 net income of $52.8 million compared to $36.2 million during the same period in 2020, an increase of 45.7 percent. Earnings per share for the period totaled $.98 per share compared to the third quarter of 2020 result of $.67 per share. Year-to-date net income totaled $157.8 million compared to $103.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of 52.5 percent. Year-to-date earnings per share totaled $2.92 compared to $1.91 during the same period in 2020. Total assets equaled $15.1 billion as of September 30, 2021 and loans totaled $9.0 bill

MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) will report third quarter 2021 financial results on October 26, 2021. The Corporation will host a third quarter 2021 earnings conference call and webcast at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. To participate, dial (Toll Free) 877-507-0578 and reference First Merchants Corporation's third quarter earnings release. International callers please call +1 412-317-1073. To access a replay of the call, US participants should dial (Toll Free) 877-344-7529 or for International participants, dial +1 412-317-0088. The replay access code is 10160141. In order to view the webcast and presentation sli

MUNCIE, Ind., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) has reported second quarter 2021 net income of $55.6 million compared to $33 million during the same period in 2020. Earnings per share for the period totaled $1.03 per share compared to the second quarter of 2020 result of $.62 per share. Year-to-date net income totaled $105 million compared to $67.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Year-to-date earnings per share totaled $1.94 compared to $1.24 during the same period in 2020. Total assets equaled $14.9 billion as of the quarter-ended June 30, 2021 and loans totaled $9.1 billion. The Corporation experienced organic loan growth of