FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• First Merchants Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 via a press release dated April 22, 2026. The company scheduled a first quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The press release and the slide presentation used on the call were furnished as exhibits to the 8-K.

Key Details

• Quarter reported: quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Press release date: April 22, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Earnings call/webcast: April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET; slide deck furnished (Exhibit 99.2).
• The materials were furnished (not “filed”) under the Securities Exchange Act and are not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Why It Matters

• This filing notifies investors that First Merchants has released its quarterly earnings information and will discuss results on a live call — key sources for revenue, net income, guidance, and other metrics that affect the stock. Investors should review the press release and slide deck and consider listening to the April 23 webcast to assess the company’s recent performance and outlook.