FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 8-K

What Happened First Merchants Corporation (FRME) filed a Form 8-K (Item 8.01) announcing a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026. The company furnished a press release dated February 10, 2026 as an exhibit to the filing.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.36 per common share.
• Record date: March 6, 2026.
• Payment date: March 20, 2026.
• Announcement filed via Form 8-K on February 10, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters A declared cash dividend provides direct income to shareholders and signals the board's confidence in the company’s near-term cash position. Investors should note the exact record and payment dates to determine eligibility and consider the dividend amount when assessing expected cash returns from holding FRME shares.