First Merchants Corp Declares $0.37 Quarterly Cash Dividend

What Happened First Merchants Corporation (FRME) filed an 8-K on August 14, 2026 announcing a cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 18, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of September 4, 2026. A related press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.37 per common share.
• Record date: September 4, 2026.
• Payment date: September 18, 2026.
• Press release: furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Why It Matters A declared cash dividend provides a direct cash return to shareholders who hold the stock through the record date. For income-focused investors, this confirms a near-term cash distribution from First Merchants; for all investors, the announcement is a signal of the company’s current capital allocation choice. This 8-K does not include financial results or management changes — it solely reports the dividend declaration and related press release.