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Will Dividend Hike And Board Expansion Around First Savings Deal Change First Merchants' (FRME) Narrative
In February 2026, First Merchants Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable on March 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 6, 2026.
The concurrent appointment of veteran community banker Larry Myers to an expanded board underscores how First Merchants is tying governance to its recent First Savings acquisition and ongoing capital return plans.
We’ll now examine how the new $0.36 dividend and Larry Myers’ board appointment shape First Merchants’ broader...