FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• On January 26, 2026, First Merchants Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
• The company will hold a fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast on January 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET; a slide presentation for the call is being provided.
• The press release and slide presentation are furnished to the SEC as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Form 8‑K; the company notes these exhibits are furnished (not “filed”) under Section 18 and not automatically incorporated by reference.

Key Details

• Press release date: January 26, 2026 (reports Q4 results for period ended December 31, 2025).
• Earnings call and webcast: January 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
• Exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 = press release; Exhibit 99.2 = slide presentation (Exhibit 104 cover page interactive data also included).
• Legal note: Information furnished, not filed under Section 18 and not to be incorporated by reference except as expressly stated.

Why It Matters

• This 8‑K signals that First Merchants is releasing its quarterly earnings and management commentary—material items investors use to assess recent revenue, earnings, credit performance and outlook.
• Investors should review the press release and slide deck and consider listening to the conference call for details that could affect the company’s stock and near‑term guidance.
• The “furnished, not filed” designation affects legal liability and how the materials may be used in future SEC filings.