FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME) Latest Company News

Oct 15, 2026, 19:05 UTC
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4688 per depositary share on its Series A preferred stock, payable November 16, 2026, to holders of record October 30, 2026.
Source:
- globenewswire.com
Oct 1, 2026, 20:19 UTC
Universal Logistics Holdings amended its secured revolving credit facility, extending maturity to September 30, 2029 and reducing aggregate revolving commitments from $500 million to $350 million.
Oct 1, 2026, 12:16 UTC
First Merchants Corp announced that CEO Mark K. Hardwick will retire effective January 1, 2027, and that Michael J. Stewart will succeed him as President and Chief Executive Officer on that date.
Source:
- globenewswire.com
Sep 23, 2026, 21:49 UTC
First Merchants Corporation priced a registered public offering of $100 million of 6.750% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036.
Source:
- globenewswire.com
Sep 17, 2026, 20:51 UTC
KBRA assigned a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, and a short-term debt rating of K2 to First Merchants Corporation, and assigned deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of A-, a subordinated debt rating of BBB+, and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 to its subsidiary First Merchants Bank, with a Stable outlook on all long-term ratings.
Source:
- businesswire.com
Aug 14, 2026, 20:05 UTC
First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per common share on August 14, 2026, payable on September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.
Source:
- globenewswire.com
Jul 22, 2026, 22:56 UTC
First Merchants Corporation reported Q2 earnings of $0.74 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share.
Source:
Jul 13, 2026, 20:05 UTC
First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, payable on August 14, 2026.
Source:
- globenewswire.com
Jul 2, 2026, 00:00 UTC
Dr. Mung Chiang resigned from the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corp, effective July 1, 2026.
Jun 25, 2026, 18:30 UTC
First Merchants Bank and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition announced a new $2.02 billion Community Benefits Agreement to expand impact across the Midwest.

FRME

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4688 per depositary share on its Series A preferred stock, payable November 16, 2026, to holders of record October 30, 2026.

Universal Logistics Holdings amended its secured revolving credit facility, extending maturity to September 30, 2029 and reducing aggregate revolving commitments from $500 million to $350 million.

First Merchants Corp announced that CEO Mark K. Hardwick will retire effective January 1, 2027, and that Michael J. Stewart will succeed him as President and Chief Executive Officer on that date.

First Merchants Corporation priced a registered public offering of $100 million of 6.750% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036.

First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per common share on August 14, 2026, payable on September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.

First Merchants Corporation reported Q2 earnings of $0.74 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share.

First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A, payable on August 14, 2026.

Dr. Mung Chiang resigned from the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corp, effective July 1, 2026.

First Merchants Bank and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition announced a new $2.02 billion Community Benefits Agreement to expand impact across the Midwest.