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First Merchants CORP Stock: price and management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)
Follow the First Merchants CORP stock price and the full management transaction log of the company, a listed issuer based in United States. Shares are listed on US US, under the oversight of SEC (Form 4). Operating in the Finance & Banking sector, First Merchants CORP has logged 456 public disclosures. The latest transaction was disclosed on 2 July 2026 (Attribution). Among the most active insiders: Stewart Michael J. The full history is openly available.
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€134,216
30 ops.
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€4m
15 ops.
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Last declaration on 2 July 2026
Declarations456 total
554 sharesCommon StockSEC:0001552134-26-000007:0
625 shares@ US$38.734.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001552134-26-000005:0
584 shares@ US$38.736.7% of flowCommonSEC:0001846180-26-000006:0
584 shares@ US$38.739.4% of flowCommonSEC:0001965437-26-000005:0
806 shares@ US$38.735.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001180886-26-000006:0
625 shares@ US$38.731.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001344155-26-000005:0
564 shares@ US$38.735.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001518499-26-000007:0
605 shares@ US$38.735.4% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001593260-26-000006:0
564 shares@ US$38.734.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001698638-26-000006:0
584 shares@ US$38.737.2% of flowCommon StockSEC:0001785329-26-000007:0
605 shares@ US$38.737.7% of flowCommonSEC:0001937256-26-000006:0
564 shares@ US$38.738.0% of flowCommonSEC:0001937796-26-000006:0
540 shares@ US$40.446.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000101:0
579 shares@ US$40.449.0% of flowCommonSEC:0000712534-25-000103:0
598 shares@ US$40.441.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000102:0
579 shares@ US$40.446.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000098:0
598 shares@ US$40.444.5% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000093:0
560 shares@ US$40.448.3% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000100:0
560 shares@ US$40.447.7% of flowCommonSEC:0000712534-25-000094:0
772 shares@ US$40.446.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000104:0
560 shares@ US$40.4411.1% of flowCommonSEC:0000712534-25-000095:0
560 shares@ US$40.441.3% of flowCommonSEC:0000712534-25-000096:0
540 shares@ US$40.445.1% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000097:0
540 shares@ US$40.449.3% of flowCommonSEC:0000712534-25-000099:0
4 shares@ US$41.240.0% of flowCommon StockSEC:0000712534-25-000061:0
Ideal exit: 26 Sept 2025 (T+270)
25 of 456 declarations
About First Merchants CORP
First Merchants Corp. (NASDAQ: FRME) is a U.S. financial holding company centered on First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors. Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, United States, it is rooted in the long tradition of Midwestern community banking. The company describes itself as the largest financial holding company based in Central Indiana and one of Indiana’s leading bank-holding franchises. Its operating heritage dates back to 1893, when The Merchants National Bank of Muncie was founded during the Panic of 1893; the holding company First Merchants Corporation was organized in September 1982. That combination of a very long banking lineage and a more modern holding-company structure has supported a strategy of steady expansion, both organically and through acquisitions. First Merchants’ core business is commercial and consumer banking, complemented by wealth management and private banking services. The franchise serves retail customers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and selected specialized lending segments. Recent company communications highlight commercial banking, consumer banking, wealth management, private wealth, and targeted initiatives for nonprofit and small-business clients. This diversified mix helps stabilize fee income and reinforces the relationship-based nature of the franchise. Geographically, the group is concentrated in the Midwest, with operations across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Its network includes banking centers and regional hubs in markets such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Munster, Columbus, and the greater Detroit area in Michigan. This footprint gives First Merchants access to a broad set of local economies while keeping the company focused on community-oriented banking rather than national-scale competition. Its competitive position rests on three pillars: a long-established community brand, a disciplined credit culture, and a demonstrated ability to integrate acquisitions. The most important recent development was the completion of the merger with First Savings Financial Group, announced in September 2025 and legally closed on February 1, 2026. The transaction added approximately $2.4 billion in assets and expanded the company’s reach into southern Indiana and the Louisville metro area; management also said systems integration should be completed in the second quarter of 2026. In addition, 2025 results showed resilient execution, including record full-year net income and a strong CET1 ratio, underscoring the balance-sheet strength of the franchise. For investors, FRME represents a seasoned regional U.S. bank on the NASDAQ market in the United States, with a stable Midwestern deposit base, diversified banking lines, and a clear acquisition-led growth strategy.
