{"url_path":"/sec/frme/8-k/2026-07-13/item-9-01","section_key":"item-9-01","section_title":"Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-13","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712534/0000712534-26-000051-index.html","accession_number":"0000712534-26-000051","cik":"0000712534","ticker":"FRME","issuer_name":"FIRST MERCHANTS CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/712534/0000712534-26-000051-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000712534","primary_entity_name":"FIRST MERCHANTS CORP"},"word_count":95,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.\n\n \n\n(a) Not applicable.\n\n(b) Not applicable.\n\n(c) Not applicable.\n\n(d) Exhibits.\n\nExhibit 99.1\n[Press Release dated July 1](pressrelease-3rdqtr2026div.htm)[3](pressrelease-3rdqtr2026div.htm)[, 2026 issued by First Merchants Corporation](pressrelease-3rdqtr2026div.htm).\n\nExhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)\n\nSIGNATURES\n\n \n\nPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.\n\nFirst Merchants Corporation\n\n(Registrant)\n\nBy: /s/ Michele M. Kawiecki\n\n                        \n\nMichele M. Kawiecki\n\nExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer\n\nDated: July 13, 2026"}