First Merchants appoints Paul Fultz to Board after Gary Lehman's retirement

FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Gary Lehman retired from the Board effective May 19, 2026, after serving since 2011; not due to any disagreement.
Paul Fultz, retired KPMG audit partner with over 30 years of experience, appointed to fill the vacancy.
Fultz will serve on the Audit Committee; term runs until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Board now comprises 13 members, 10 of whom are independent outside directors.

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Appointed

Paul Fultz

Director

FRME · FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Effective: 2026-05-19
Filed: May 19, 2026, 4:11 PM ET

Also, on May 19, 2026, the Corporation's Board of Directors appointed Paul Fultz to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Mr. Lehman's retirement.

Departed

Gary Lehman

Director

FRME · FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

Effective: 2026-05-19
Successor: Paul Fultz
Filed: May 19, 2026, 4:11 PM ET

On May 19, 2026, First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced the retirement of Gary Lehman from the Board of Directors effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Paul Fultz was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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Also, on May 19, 2026, the Corporation's Board of Directors appointed Paul Fultz to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Mr. Lehman's retirement.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Gary Lehman retired as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.

Action: retired
Role: Director

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On May 19, 2026, First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced the retirement of Gary Lehman from the Board of Directors effective immediately.

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