First Merchants gets final regulatory nod for First Savings merger; close Feb 1, 2026

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Received non-objection from Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on Jan 15, 2026 for merger waiver.
All regulatory approvals now secured: FDIC and Indiana DFI previously granted.
First Savings shareholders approved merger on Dec 19, 2025; board approvals obtained.
Merger expected effective February 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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