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First Merchants

FRME

Market cap $2.73B

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First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on its Preferred Stock

MUNCIE, 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.

First Merchants Corporation Announces Cash Dividend on its Preferred Stock

Zacks Investment Research

Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?

Why First Merchants (FRME) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

First Merchants Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

MUNCIE, Ind., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

First Merchants Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast

First Merchants Bank and NCRC Announce New $2 Billion Community Benefits Agreement to Expand Impact Across the Midwest

MUNCIE, Ind., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Bank and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced a new $2.02 billion Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), reinforcing the bank's long-standing commitment to advancing financial wellness of the communities it serves.

First Merchants Bank and NCRC Announce New $2 Billion Community Benefits Agreement to Expand Impact Across the Midwest

Zacks Investment Research

First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?

First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice

The Motley Fool

First Merchants Stock Up 15%: Why This $835,000 Insider Sale Doesn't Seem Like a Red Flag

An FRME director sold 20,000 shares over June 11 and June 12, 2026, for a transaction value of about $835,000 at an average price of around $41.75 per share. This sale represented 6% of Myers's direct common stock holdings.

First Merchants Stock Up 15%: Why This $835,000 Insider Sale Doesn't Seem Like a Red Flag

Zacks Investment Research

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

First Merchants Bank Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Banks 2026 List

First Merchants named to Forbes' World's Best Banks 2026, reflecting strong customer trust, service excellence and digital strength across global survey.

First Merchants Bank Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Banks 2026 List

Zacks Investment Research

First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Merchants (FRME) have what it takes?

First Merchants (FRME) Could Be a Great Choice

First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors

MUNCIE, Ind., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants' board and strategic decision-making.

First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors

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