Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: First Merchants Corporation (FRME)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 12, 2026
Event: Declaration of quarterly cash dividend on Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document solely addresses a specific dividend declaration.
| Security Class | Dividend Amount | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A | $46.88 per share | January 30, 2026 | February 16, 2026 |
| Depositary Shares (1/100th interest) | $0.4688 per share | January 30, 2026 | February 16, 2026 |
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The only reported event is the Board of Directors' declaration of the preferred stock dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural notice of a dividend payment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of January 30, 2026, to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of February 16, 2026, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.
- Note that this filing does not include updated financial statements or operational results.