---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-23-004959"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FMBH"
cik: "0000700565"
company_name: "FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC."
filed_at: "2023-08-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T09:56:10.711126+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# First Mid and Blackhawk voluntarily supplement merger proxy after shareholder demand letters

## Summary
- Blackhawk received four demand letters (June 21 to Aug 2, 2023) alleging material disclosure deficiencies in the merger proxy.
- First Mid and Blackhawk deny allegations but are voluntarily supplementing the proxy to avoid nuisance and expense.
- Supplemental disclosures include additional background details, comparable company tables, and discount rate calculations by Piper Sandler.
- Blackhawk special shareholder meeting to approve the merger remains scheduled for August 10, 2023.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-23-004959
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FMBH
- cik: 0000700565
- company_name: FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-08-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/700565/000117184323004959/0001171843-23-004959-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/700565/000117184323004959/f8k_080323.htm

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