FRME 8-K: Dividend change

Filed with the SEC on Nov 13, 2026 · accession 0000712534-26-000079

FRME filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 13, 2026. A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The stock moved -0.3% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share, payable December 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 4, 2026.

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Key details

Quarterly cash dividend per common share$0

Registrant/issuer declaring the dividendFirst Merchants Corporation

Executive vice president, chief financial officerMichele M. Kawiecki

How FRME stock reacted

Close before

$40.94

Nov 12, 2026

First close after

-0.26%

$40.84

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did FRME file with the SEC on Nov 13, 2026?

FRME filed a 8-K (Dividend change). First Merchants Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share, payable December 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 4, 2026.

What does a dividend change mean for FRME stock?

Usually: fewer shares means each remaining share owns more of the company. It matters whether the company actually buys and at what price.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did FRME stock react to this filing?

FRME closed at $40.94 before the filing and $40.84 on Nov 13, 2026 (-0.26%).

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