First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A of $46.88 per share (equivalent to $0.4688 per depositary share), payable on August 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2026. This is a routine declaration of the preferred dividend.

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2026-07-02

On July 1, 2026, Dr. Mung Chiang resigned from the board of First Merchants Corporation (FRME) effective immediately. The resignation was not due to any disagreement but because of a change in his professional responsibilities that will require him to relocate outside the company's primary market area. The board size has been reduced from 13 to 12 members following his departure.

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FAQ

Who are the top institutional investors holding FIRST MERCHANTS CORP (FRME)?

Major stakeholders currently include BlackRock, Inc. ($189.8M), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP ($139.3M), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($130.1M). Based on the latest 13F filings, there are a total of 297 tracked investment funds and institutions maintaining positions in FRME.

What is the overall institutional sentiment toward FRME recently?

Institutional sentiment appears Bullish (Net Buying). During the most recent reporting quarter, the stock experienced a net inflow of $139.1M, driven by 172 managers accumulating shares while 104 reduced their exposure.

Which institutions have been selling or reducing their FRME positions?

In the latest period, 71 funds trimmed their holdings, and 33 managers completely exited their positions. The aggregate reported sell value was $493.0M.

Are there any notable investors adding FRME to their portfolios?

Yes, buying activity remains notable. 46 institutions opened new positions in {ticker}, and 126 existing holders added to their shares. The total reported buy value for the quarter amounted to $1.1B.