FIRST MERCHANTS CORP

First Merchants Corporation operates as a financial holding company providing community banking services through its principal subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. The company conducts business across one primary segment, delivering a wide selection of commercial and retail banking products alongside mortgage and wealth management solutions. Commercial clients have access to capital debt financing, depository offerings, and treasury management, while individual consumers can obtain deposit accounts and consumer loans. Additionally, residential mortgage lending assists buyers and property owners, while the Private Wealth Advisors division delivers comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, and fiduciary estate services to individuals and families.

The organization maintains its corporate headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. Its physical footprint comprises 111 banking centers situated across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, augmented by mobile and digital banking delivery systems. Following an acquisition completed in early 2026, the branch network expanded into southern Indiana markets with 16 additional banking centers. In total, the institution employs 2,086 full-time equivalent personnel to support its regional banking operations.

Summary of the business section of First Merchants's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025, the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 2,086 full-time equivalent employees.”