Source-grounded facts extracted from FIRST MERCHANTS CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor for 2026 at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“3. Approval of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor for 2026: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 51,146,053 1,842,114 77,448 —”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Corporation’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“2. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Corporation’s named executive officers: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 43,084,564 2,221,954 373,835 7,385,262”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-19 meeting.
“Susan W. Brooks, Mung Chiang, Michael J. Fisher, F. Howard Halderman, Kevin D. Johnson, Clark C. Kellogg, Larry W. Myers, Michael C. Rechin and Jean L. Wojtowicz were elected to the Board of Directors for one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.”
Paul Fultz was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“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.”
Gary Lehman retired as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“On May 19, 2026, First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced the retirement of Gary Lehman from the Board of Directors effective immediately.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income net income available to common stockholders was $27.7 million, EPS $0.45 per diluted share.
“FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") First Quarter 2026 Highlights: • Net income available to common stockholders was $27.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $56.6 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis 1 , net income totaled $63.1 million, or”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of FORVIS, LLP as independent auditor for 2024 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of FORVIS, LLP as independent auditor for 2024: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 50,041,948 1,789,147 51,576 — SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to require majority voting in uncontested director elections at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to require majority voting in uncontested director elections”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide for a phased-in declassification of the Company’s Board of Directors at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide for a phased-in declassification of the Company’s Board of Directors: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 45,651,697 386,458 211,237 5,633,279 9.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation giving shareholders the ability to amend the Company’s Bylaws at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation giving shareholders the ability to amend the Company’s Bylaws: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 45,283,023 812,536 153,833 5,633,279 8.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of the Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of the Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 45,100,088 1,013,872 135,432 5,633,279 7.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 45,814,799 396,550 38,043 5,633,279 6.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval of 2024 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Approval of 2024 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 43,587,327 2,538,796 123,269 5,633,279 5.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“the shareholders voted to approve, on an advisory basis, “One Year” as the frequency of voting on executive compensation.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Corporation’s named executive officers at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“The shareholders adopted a non-binding resolution approving the compensation of the Corporation’s executive officers”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Michael R. Becher, Patrick J. Fehring, Mark K. Hardwick and Jason R. Sondhi were elected to the Board of Directors for three-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.”
Micheal C. Rechin was appointed as Vice Chairperson at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.”
Jean Wojtowicz was appointed as Chairperson at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“On May 7, 2024, First Merchants Corporation (the "Corporation") appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Chairperson and Micheal C. Rechin as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank Board of Directors.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported financial results for first quarter 2024.
“On April 25, 2024, First Merchants Corporation will conduct a first quarter 2024 earnings conference call and web cast at 11:30 a.m. (ET). A copy of the slide presentation utilized on the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $47.5 million, EPS $0.80.
“First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation) has reported first quarter 2024 net income available to common stockholders of $47.5 million compared to $63.6 million during the same period in 2023. Diluted earnings per common share for the period totaled $0.80 compared to the first quarter of 2023 result of $1.07 per share.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $42.0 million, EPS $0.71 per share.
“First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation) has reported fourth quarter 2023 net income available to common stockholders of $42.0 million compared to $70.3 million during the same period in 2022. Diluted earnings per common share for the period totaled $0.71 per share compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 result of $1.19 per share.”
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).
“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.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $55.9 million, EPS $0.94 per share.
“First Merchants Corporation issued a press release to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported preliminary financial results for second quarter 2023.
“On Tuesday July 25, 2023, First Merchants Corporation will conduct a second quarter 2023 earnings conference call and web cast at 11:30 a.m. (ET).”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
“On July 25, 2023, First Merchants Corporation issued a press release to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Proposal to ratify Forvis, LLP as independent auditor for 2023 at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“3. Proposal to ratify Forvis, LLP as independent auditor for 2023: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 49,343,387 1,650,788 43,843 —”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“2. Approval, on an advisory basis, of executive compensation: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 42,392,845 2,165,571 174,019 6,305,583”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-10 meeting.
“1. Election of Directors: FOR WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES Susan W. Brooks 23,762,926 20,969,509 6,305,583 Dr. Mung Chiang 43,906,420 826,015 6,305,583 Patrick J. Fehring 28,593,425 16,139,010 6,305,583 Michael J. Fisher 28,596,248 16,136,187 6,305,583 Kevin D. Johnson 43,216,910 1,515,525 6,305,583 Gary J. Lehman 27,774,685 16,957,750 6,305,583 Jason R. Sondhi 43,992,175 740,260 6,305,583 Jean L. Wojtowicz 26,847,054 17,885,381 6,305,583”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $63.6 million, EPS $1.07.
“First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation) has reported first quarter 2023 net income available to common stockholders of $63.6 million compared to $48.6 million during the same period in 2022. Earnings per share for the period totaled $1.07 per share compared to the first quarter of 2022 result of $.91 per share.”
Jean Wojtowicz was appointed as Vice Chairperson at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“the Corporation appointed Jean Wojtowicz as Vice Chairperson of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.”
Dr. Mung Chiang was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“The Board appointed Dr. Mung Chiang to fill the vacancy.”
FIRST MERCHANTS CORP reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $70.3 million, EPS $1.19.
“On January 26, 2023, First Merchants Corporation issued a press release to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Jason R. Sondhi was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“the Board appointed Jason R. Sondhi to fill the vacancy in Class III.”
Kevin D. Johnson was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“the Board appointed Kevin D. Johnson to fill the vacancy in Class I.”
Patrick Fehring was appointed as Director at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP.
“The Board appointed Patrick Fehring to fill the vacancy.”
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