FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 8-K

What Happened
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) filed a Form 8‑K on May 19, 2026 announcing that its board declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026. A press release announcing the dividend is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.37 per common share.
• Record date: June 5, 2026.
• Payable date: June 19, 2026.
• Press release: furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Why It Matters
This dividend declaration provides near-term cash return to shareholders who are on the record by June 5, 2026 and will affect the company’s yield and cash outflow on the payable date. Investors tracking income, dividend yield, or planning to buy shares for the dividend should note the record and payable dates. The Form 8‑K supplies the official notice but does not include additional financial results or changes to management.