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First Merchants Corporation - Preferred Stock

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LEI TZTBT0OTGQ2FEK6XMX94
CIK 712534
SEC Filings
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May 20, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 19, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 19, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E May 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

May 19, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E May 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

May 19, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 1, 2026 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

April 22, 2026 EX-99.2

Investor Update First Quarter 2026 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

frme1q2026earningsreleas Investor Update First Quarter 2026 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

April 22, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E April 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

April 22, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 16, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 16, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E April 16, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

April 3, 2026 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only [as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)] [X] Definitive P

February 25, 2026 EX-24

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-24 LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24-LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned directors and officers of First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation, hereby constitute and appoint Michele M. Kawiecki, the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with full power a

February 25, 2026 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.

February 25, 2026 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT EXHIBIT 21-SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation First Merchants Bank Indiana FMB Portfolio Management, Inc. Delaware FMB Properties, Inc. Maryland First Merchants Capital Trust II Delaware Ameriana Capital Trust I Delaware 8711 River Crossing, Inc. Indiana

February 10, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 10, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E February 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

February 9, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 9, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E February 9, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

February 6, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 6, 2026 EX-10.1

First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program Approved February 3, 2026

EXHIBIT-10.1 First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program Approved February 3, 2026 I. Purpose The Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (FMC) has established an executive compensation program, which is designed to closely align the interests of executives with those of our shareholders by rewarding senior managers for achieving short-term and long-term

February 2, 2026 EX-99.1

Monday, February 2, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 First Merchants Corporation Completes Legal Closing of First Savings Financial Group Merger MUNCIE, Ind.

February 2, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 26, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E January 26, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

January 26, 2026 EX-99.2

Investor Update Fourth Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements

frme4q2025earningsreleas Investor Update Fourth Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

January 26, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 16, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 12, 2026 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E January 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

January 12, 2026 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 14, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E November 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

November 14, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E November 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

November 14, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 14, 2025 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 14, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 6, 2025 424B3

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT PROSPECTUS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND PROXY STATEMENT OF FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

424B3 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-290839 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT PROSPECTUS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND PROXY STATEMENT OF FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. The Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (“First Merchants”) and the Board of Directors of First Savings Fina

October 30, 2025 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as speci

October 22, 2025 EX-99.2

Investor Update Third Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

frme3q2025earningsreleas Investor Update Third Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

October 22, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E October 22, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

October 22, 2025 EX-99.2

Investor Update Third Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

frme3q2025earningsreleas Investor Update Third Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

October 22, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E October 22, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

October 22, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 22, 2025 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 17, 2025 EX-99.1

THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 702 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, SUITE 300 JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130 VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com or scan the QR Barcode above Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information. The deadline for Internet voting is 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on December 18, 2025. Have your proxy card in hand when you a

October 17, 2025 S-4/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2025

S-4/A Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2025 Registration Statement No.

October 17, 2025 EX-99.2

CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO.

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 1251 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10020 P 212 466-7800 | TF 800 635-6851 Piper Sandler & Co. Since 1885. Member SIPC and NYSE. CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the pro

October 15, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E October 15, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

October 15, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 10, 2025 EX-99.2

CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO.

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 1251 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10020 P 212 466-7800 | TF 800 635-6851 Piper Sandler & Co. Since 1885. Member SIPC and NYSE. CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the pro

October 10, 2025 S-4

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2025

S-4 Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2025 Registration Statement No.

October 10, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Security Type

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-4 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity Common Stock, without par value 457(o) 6,317,594 $ 230,257,703.

September 25, 2025 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BETWEEN FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 24th day of September, 2025, by and between FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION, an Indiana corporation (“First Merchants”), and FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., an Indiana corporation

September 25, 2025 425

Filed by First Merchants Corporation pursuant to

425 Filed by First Merchants Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: First Savings Financial Group, Inc.

September 25, 2025 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2025 Commission File

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2025 Commission File Number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) INDIANA 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.

September 25, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2025 Commission File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2025 Commission File Number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) INDIANA 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.

September 25, 2025 EX-99.2

Merger With First Savings Financial Group, Inc. September 25, 2025

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Merger With First Savings Financial Group, Inc. September 25, 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can often, but not always, be identified by the use of words like “believe”, “continue”, “pattern”

September 25, 2025 425

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425 Filed by First Merchants Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: First Savings Financial Group, Inc.

September 25, 2025 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E September 25, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: First Merchants Corporation Nicole M. Weaver, First Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration 765-521-7619 http://www.firstmerchants.com First Savings Financial Group, Inc. Larry W. Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer (812) 283-0724 http://www.

September 25, 2025 EX-10.1

VOTING AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version VOTING AGREEMENT THIS VOTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this 24th day of September, 2025, by and among FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION, an Indiana corporation (“First Merchants”), and the undersigned shareholders (each, a “Shareholder”, and collectively, the “Shareholders”) of FIRST SAVINGS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., an Indiana corporation (“First S

August 15, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E August 15, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

August 15, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS COR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 31, 2025 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

July 23, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 23, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E July 23, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

July 23, 2025 EX-99.2

INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements

frme2q2025earningsreleas INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

July 15, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E July 15, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

July 15, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

June 20, 2025 11-K

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE S

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-41342 A.Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the

June 13, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 21, 2025 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2025 FI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No.

May 21, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E May 21, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

May 19, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 16, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 16, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E May 16, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

May 1, 2025 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

April 24, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 24, 2025 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2025 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

April 24, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E April 24, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

April 24, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 14, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E April 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

April 14, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 1, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only [as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)] [X] Definitive P

March 19, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 24, 2025 EX-19

Insider Trading Policy (2)

Exhibit 19 Table of Contents I. Purpose 3 II. Coverage 3 III. Statement of Policy 4 IV. Definition of Material Nonpublic Information 5 V. Exceptions to Policy. 6 VI. Special and Prohibited Transactions 8 VII. Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls and Procedures 9 VIII. Consequences of Violations 9 IX. Section 16a Reporting Procedures Overview 10 Page 2 Policy Creation Date: Unknown Nominating & Govern

February 24, 2025 EX-10.10

First Merchants Corporation Change of Control Agreement, effective August 23, 2021, with Chad W. Kimball (2)

Exhibit 10.10 CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into as of August 23, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation (the “Corporation”), with its principal office located at 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, Indiana, and Chad W. Kimball (the “Executive”), of Loveland, Ohio. WHEREAS, the Corporation considers the continua

February 24, 2025 EX-10.11

First Merchants Corporation Change of Control Agreement, effective November 1, 2024 with Joseph C. Peterson (2)

Exhibit 10.11 CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into as of November 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), by and between First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation (the “Corporation”), with its principal office located at 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, Indiana, and Joseph C. Peterson (the “Executive”), of Carmel, IN. WHEREAS, the Corporation considers the continua

February 24, 2025 EX-21

Subsidiaries of registrant (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT EXHIBIT 21-SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation First Merchants Bank Indiana FMB Portfolio Management, Inc. Delaware FMB Properties, Inc Maryland First Merchants Capital Trust II Delaware Ameriana Capital Trust Delaware 8711 River Crossing, Inc. Indiana

February 24, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.

February 24, 2025 EX-24

Limited Power of Attorney (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-24 LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24-LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned directors and officers of First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation, hereby constitute and appoint Michele M. Kawiecki, the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with full power a

February 14, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 7, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E February 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

February 7, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 6, 2025 EX-10.1

First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program, dated February 3, 2025

EXHIBIT-10.1 First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program Approved February 3, 2025 I. Purpose The Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (FMC) has established an executive compensation program, which is designed to closely align the interests of executives with those of our shareholders by rewarding senior managers for achieving short-term and long-term

February 6, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 30, 2025 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

January 30, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 30, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E January 30, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

January 30, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 15, 2025 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E January 15, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

January 15, 2025 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2025 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

December 2, 2024 LETTER

LETTER

December 2, 2024 Michele M. Kawiecki Chief Financial Officer First Merchants Corporation 200 East Jackson Street Muncie, Indiana 47305 Re: First Merchants Corporation Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 File No. 001-41342 Dear Michele M. Kawiecki: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and ad

November 13, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 13, 2024 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E November 13, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

October 31, 2024 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as speci

October 24, 2024 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

October 24, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 24, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 24, 2024 EX-99.1

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October 18, 2024 CORRESP

[First Merchants Corporation Letterhead]

[First Merchants Corporation Letterhead] September 25, 2024 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

October 15, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 15, 2024 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E October 15, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

September 25, 2024 LETTER

LETTER

September 24, 2024 Michele M. Kawiecki Chief Financial Officer First Merchants Corporation 200 East Jackson Street Muncie, Indiana 47305 Re: First Merchants Corporation Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 File No. 001-41342 Dear Michele M. Kawiecki: We have reviewed your filing and have the following comment. Please respond to this letter within ten business days by providing the

August 27, 2024 EX-99.1

OLD SECOND BANCORP, INC. AND FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION ANNOUNCE TRANSACTION INVOLVING CHICAGOLAND BRANCH OPERATIONS Old Second National Bank Acquires 5 Illinois Branches from First Merchants Bank Proposed Acquisition to Add $304 Million in Deposits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OLD SECOND BANCORP, INC. AND FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION ANNOUNCE TRANSACTION INVOLVING CHICAGOLAND BRANCH OPERATIONS Old Second National Bank Acquires 5 Illinois Branches from First Merchants Bank Proposed Acquisition to Add $304 Million in Deposits and $12 million in loans CHICAGO, IL-(August 27, 2024)—Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (“Old Second Bancorp”) (NASDAQ: OSBC), the pare

August 27, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 19, 2024 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E August 19, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

August 19, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 1, 2024 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

July 25, 2024 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E July 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

July 25, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 25, 2024 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

frme2q2024earningsreleas INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

July 25, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 15, 2024 EX-99.1

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July 15, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

June 6, 2024 11-K/A

FORM 11-K/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

FORM 11-K/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-41342 A.Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of t

June 5, 2024 11-K

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE S

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-41342 A.Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the

June 4, 2024 S-8

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or Other J

Registration No. 333-    UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 200 East Jackson Street Muncie, Indi

June 4, 2024 EX-4.5

First Merchants Corporation Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors

Exhibit 4.5 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS ARTICLE I ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE Section 1.01. Establishment of Plan. First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation (the “Company”), hereby establishes the First Merchants Corporation Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Plan”), effective as of July 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date

June 4, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM S-8 (Form Type) FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit(2) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Common Stock, no par value Rule 457(c) and Rule 457(h) 1,400,000(3) $32.

May 22, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 22, 2024 EX-3.2

Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation effective as of May 20, 2024 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2024) (SEC No. 001-41342)

EXHIBIT- 3.2 BYLAWS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION Following are the Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), a corporation existing pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), as most recently amended effective as of May 20, 2024: ARTICLE I Name, Principal Office and Seal Section 1. Name an

May 22, 2024 EX-3.1

First Merchants Corporation Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 22, 2024) (SEC No. 000-17071)

EXHIBIT- 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION Following are the Articles of Incorporation of First Merchants Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), a corporation existing pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), restated as of May 20, 2024: ARTICLE I Name The name of

May 10, 2024 EX-10.1

First Merchants Corporation 2024 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT-10.1 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION 2024 LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN ARTICLE I ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE Section 1.01. Establishment and Term of Plan. First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation (the “Company”), hereby establishes the First Merchants Corporation 2024 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan, conditioned upon and effective as of the date of approval of the Plan at a duly co

May 10, 2024 EX-10.2

First Merchants Corporation 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

EXHIBIT-10.2 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION 2024 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN I. INTRODUCTION The First Merchants Corporation 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of First Merchants Corporation (the “Company”) on February 6, 2024, subject to approval of the Company’s shareholders at their annual meeting on May 7, 2024. The effective date o

May 10, 2024 8-K/A

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No.

May 10, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 9, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 8, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 8, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 8, 2024 EX-99.1

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May 8, 2024 EX-99.1

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May 1, 2024 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

April 25, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 25, 2024 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2024 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

April 25, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 25, 2024 EX-99.1

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April 15, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 15, 2024 EX-99.1

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April 1, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 27, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only [as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)] [X] Definitive P

March 11, 2024 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only [as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)] [ ] Definitive P

February 29, 2024 EX-21

Subsidiaries of registrant (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT EXHIBIT 21-SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation First Merchants Bank U.S. FMB Portfolio Management, Inc. Delaware FMB Properties, Inc Maryland First Merchants Capital Trust II Delaware Ameriana Capital Trust Delaware 8711 River Crossing, Inc. Indiana

February 29, 2024 EX-24

Limited Power of Attorney (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-24 LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24-LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned directors and officers of First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation, hereby constitute and appoint Michele M. Kawiecki, the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with full power a

February 29, 2024 EX-97

First Merchants Corporation Clawback Policy (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-97 PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS Introduction The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company's pay-for-performance com

February 29, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.

February 29, 2024 EX-3.2

Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation effective as of November 9, 2023 (2)

EXHIBIT-3.2 BYLAWS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION Following are the Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), a corporation existing pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), as most recently amended effective as of November 9, 2023: ARTICLE I Name, Principal Office and Seal Section 1. Name

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: First Merchants Corp Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 320817109 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

February 9, 2024 SC 13G

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* First Merchants Corp (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 320817109 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sch

February 8, 2024 EX-10.1

First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program, dated February 6, 2024

EXHIBIT-10.1 First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program Approved February 6, 2024 I. Purpose The Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (FMC) has established an executive compensation program, which is designed to closely align the interests of executives with those of our shareholders by rewarding senior managers for achieving short-term and long-term

February 8, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 7, 2024 EX-99.1

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February 7, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 25, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 25, 2024 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us3208171096012524.txt us3208171096012524.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 14) FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 320817109 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appro

January 25, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 25, 2024 EX-99.1

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January 25, 2024 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

January 18, 2024 EX-99.1

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January 18, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2024 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 2, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): December 29, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

December 18, 2023 EX-3.1

Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation (as amended November 9, 2023)

BYLAWS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION Following are the Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), a corporation existing pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), as most recently amended effective as of November 9, 2023: ARTICLE I Name, Principal Office and Seal Section 1.

December 18, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 13, 2023 EX-99.1

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November 13, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 1, 2023 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as speci

October 26, 2023 EX-99.1

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October 26, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 26, 2023 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

October 26, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 20, 2023 EX-99.1

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October 20, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 11, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 9, 2023 EX-99.1

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August 9, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 2, 2023 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

July 25, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 25, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 25, 2023 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

frme2q2023earningsreleas INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

July 25, 2023 EX-99.1

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July 20, 2023 EX-99.1

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July 20, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 10, 2023 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corp. / EARNEST PARTNERS LLC - FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - 06/30/2023 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.4) FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 320817109 - (CUSIP Number) 06/30/2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t

July 5, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

June 8, 2023 11-K

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE S

FORM 11-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-41342 A.Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the

May 16, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 10, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPOR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

May 10, 2023 EX-99.1

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May 3, 2023 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

April 25, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 25, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 25, 2023 EX-99.1

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April 25, 2023 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

frme1q2023earningsreleas INVESTOR UPDATE First Quarter 2023 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

April 20, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

April 20, 2023 EX-99.1

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March 29, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only [as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)] [X] Definitive P

March 1, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REP ORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUAN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [Mark One] ☒ ANNUAL REP ORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-17071 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana 35-1544218 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.

March 1, 2023 EX-10.18

Amendment to Consulting Agreement between Michael C. Rechin and First Merchants Corporation, effective January 1, 2023 (1) (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-10.18 AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Amendment to Consulting Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into this 1st day of January, 2023, by and between Michael C. Rechin (“Rechin”) and First Merchants Corporation (“FMC”). WHEREAS, Rechin and FMC entered into that certain Consulting Agreement, with a term commenci

March 1, 2023 EX-24

Limited Power of Attorney (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-24 LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24-LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned directors and officers of First Merchants Corporation, an Indiana corporation, hereby constitute and appoint Michele M. Kawiecki, the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact of the undersigned with full power a

March 1, 2023 EX-4.7

Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of registrant's Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2023) (SEC No. 000-17071)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-4.7 Description of the Registrant’s Securities Registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The common stock and depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (each, a “Depositary Share” and, collectively, the “Depositary Shares

March 1, 2023 EX-4.11

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2022, among First Merchants Corporation, Level One Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 of registrant’s Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2023) (SEC No. 001-41342)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-4.11 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIS FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of March 31, 2022 is by and among Wilmington Trust, National Association, a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as Trustee (herein, together with its successors in interest, the “Truste

March 1, 2023 EX-21

Subsidiaries of registrant (2)

PART IV: ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT-21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT EXHIBIT 21-SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation First Merchants Bank U.S. FMB Portfolio Management, Inc. Delaware FMB Properties, Inc Maryland FMB Risk Management, Inc. Nevada First Merchants Capital Trust II Delaware Ameriana Capital Trust Delaware FMB Tax Credit Hol

February 10, 2023 EX-10.1

First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program, dated February 7, 2023

EXHIBIT-10.1 First Merchants Corporation Senior Management Incentive Compensation Program Approved February 7, 2023 I. Purpose The Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (FMC) has established an executive compensation program, which is designed to closely align the interests of executives with those of our shareholders by rewarding senior managers for achieving short-term and long-term

February 10, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 10, 2023 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / EARNEST PARTNERS LLC - FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - 01/31/2023 Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.3) FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 320817109 - (CUSIP Number) 01/31/2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which t

February 9, 2023 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0916-firstmerchantscorp.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 6)* Name of issuer: First Merchants Corp. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 320817109 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to desi

February 8, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 8, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

February 8, 2023 EX-99.1

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February 8, 2023 EX-99.1

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February 1, 2023 SC 13G/A

FRME / First Merchants Corporation / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us3208171096013123.txt us3208171096013123.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 13) FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 320817109 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appro

January 26, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 26, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 26, 2023 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

INVESTOR UPDATE Fourth Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

January 26, 2023 EX-99.1

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January 20, 2023 EX-99.1

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January 20, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2023 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

January 3, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): December 28, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 9, 2022 EX-99.1

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November 9, 2022 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as speci

November 9, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 25, 2022 EX-99.1

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October 25, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 25, 2022 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements ca

INVESTOR UPDATE Third Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

October 25, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

October 20, 2022 EX-99.1

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October 20, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

September 14, 2022 LETTER

LETTER

United States securities and exchange commission logo September 14, 2022 Mark K. Hardwick Chief Executive Officer First Merchants Corporation 200 East Jackson Street Muncie, IN 47305-2814 Re: First Merchants Corporation Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 1, 2022 Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Filed August 9, 2022 File No. 001-41342 Dear Mr. Hardwick: W

September 13, 2022 CORRESP

[First Merchants Corporation Letterhead]

[First Merchants Corporation Letterhead] September 9, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

August 30, 2022 LETTER

LETTER

United States securities and exchange commission logo August 30, 2022 Mark K. Hardwick Chief Executive Officer FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 200 East Jackson Street Muncie, IN 47305-2814 Re: FIRST MERCHANTS CORP Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 1, 2022 Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2022 Filed August 9, 2022 File No. 001-41342 Dear Mr. Hardwick: We have limited ou

August 11, 2022 8-K/A

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 10, 2022 EX-99.1

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August 10, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

August 9, 2022 10-Q

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR

FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from to FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified

July 26, 2022 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E July 26, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

July 26, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 26, 2022 EX-99.1

INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements c

INVESTOR UPDATE Second Quarter 2022 Forward Looking Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

July 26, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 20, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

July 20, 2022 EX-99.1

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N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E July 20, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M.

June 23, 2022 EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1 N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E June 23, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole Weaver, Vice President/Director of Corporate Administration 765-521-7619 http://www.firstmerchants.com/ SOURCE: First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION ELECTS KEVIN D. JOHNSON AND JASON R. SONDHI TO ITS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS First Merchants C

June 23, 2022 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2022 FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indiana (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-41342 35-1544218 (Commissio

June 23, 2022 EX-3.1

First Merchants Corporation Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of registrant’s Form 8-K filed on March 24, 2022) (SEC No. 000-17071)

Exhibit 3.1 BYLAWS OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION Following are the Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the ?Corporation?), a corporation existing pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Business Corporation Law (hereinafter referred to as the ?Act?), as most recently amended effective as of June 22, 2022: ARTICLE I Name, Principal Office and Seal Section 1. Name an

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