First Merchants amends bylaws to add universal proxy card advance notice provisions

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Added new Article IV, Section 10 requiring advance notice for director nominations and shareholder business proposals.
Amendments ensure compliance with SEC Rule 14a-19 universal proxy card rules for contested elections.
Shareholders must comply with Rule 14a-19 notice and solicitation requirements; nominations disregarded if not met.
Enhanced disclosure requirements for proposing shareholders, nominees, and related proxy solicitation parties.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP: Added new Article IV, Section 10 with advance notice provisions for director nominations and other business, updated for universal proxy card rules under Rule 14a-19 (effective 2023-11-09).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2023-11-09

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On November 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) amended the Corporation’s bylaws to add a new Article IV, Section 10 providing advance notice provisions that apply when a shareholder intends to propose a director nomination or other business at a shareholder meeting.

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