First Savings Financial Group, Inc. 8-K

What Happened First Savings Financial Group, Inc. held a Special Meeting of Shareholders on December 19, 2025 and reported the results on a Form 8-K. Shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 24, 2025, between First Savings and First Merchants Corporation. The merger vote passed with 4,893,590 votes for, 81,480 against and 42,637 abstentions (0 broker non‑votes). An advisory (non‑binding) vote to approve merger‑related compensation for the company’s named executive officers received 3,050,095 votes for, 1,919,499 against and 48,113 abstentions. A proposal to adjourn the meeting if needed to solicit additional proxies was approved 4,825,227 for, 117,801 against and 14,679 abstentions.

Key Details

• Merger Agreement: Dated September 24, 2025; shareholder approval received December 19, 2025.
• Merger vote tally: 4,893,590 For / 81,480 Against / 42,637 Abstain (0 broker non‑votes).
• Advisory executive compensation vote (non‑binding): 3,050,095 For / 1,919,499 Against / 48,113 Abstain.
• Adjournment vote (to solicit additional proxies if needed): 4,825,227 For / 117,801 Against / 14,679 Abstain.

Why It Matters Shareholder approval of the Merger Agreement is a key milestone that allows the transaction with First Merchants to proceed toward closing under the terms of the agreement. The advisory vote shows a significant minority opposed the proposed merger‑related executive compensation—important context for shareholders and governance observers even though that vote is non‑binding. Investors should watch for subsequent filings and disclosures about closing conditions, timing, and any regulatory approvals or changes stemming from the merger process.