First Merchants Corporation
FRME | NASDAQ
$40.59
-$0.50 (-1.22%)
At close: Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
$40.59
$0.00 (0.00%)
Pre-market:
Nov 2, 2026, 5:59 AM ET
Company Profile
First Merchants Corporation operates as a financial holding entity, primarily conducting its business through its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. This institution delivers a full spectrum of community banking solutions. It accepts various types of deposits, including term, savings, and checking accounts. The company also extends a wide array of lending products, such as consumer, commercial, agricultural business, and real estate mortgage loans, in addition to public finance options. Beyond standard banking, First Merchants provides personal and corporate trust services, brokerage capabilities, and private wealth management. Its corporate offerings further include letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other specialized financial services. The company maintains a network of 109 physical banking locations situated across counties in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Furthermore, it offers convenient access to its services via electronic and mobile platforms. First Merchants Corporation was established in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mark K. Hardwick | Chief Executive Officer & Director |
| Michele Kawiecki | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer |
| Stephan H. Fluhler | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer |
| Brian T. Hunt | Secretary & Legal Counsel |
| John J. Martin | Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer |
| Joseph C. Peterson | Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer |
| Marcos Nogues | Chief Investment Officer |
| Michael C. Rechin | Advisor & Vice Chair |
| Michael J. Stewart | President |
| Nicole Weaver | Vice President & Director of Corporate Administration |
| Steven C. Harris | Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer |
First Merchants Corporation
| Country | United States |
| IPO Date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Industry | Banks - Regional |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Employees | 2,086 |
| CEO | Mark K. Hardwick |
Contact Details
200 East Jackson Street Muncie,
Indiana 47305-2814 United States
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | FRME |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000712534 |
| CUSIP Number | 320817109 |
| ISIN Number | US3208171096 |
| SIC Code | 6021 |
Recent News
- 4 days ago / fool.comFirst Merchants: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
- 11 days ago / seekingalpha.comFirst Merchants Corporation (FRME) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- 11 days ago / marketbeat.comFirst Merchants Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
- 12 days ago / zacks.comCompared to Estimates, First Merchants (FRME) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- 12 days ago / zacks.comFirst Merchants (FRME) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- 19 days ago / zacks.comFirst Merchants (FRME) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- 1 month ago / globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Bank CEO Mark Hardwick to retire at the end of 2026 and President Mike Stewart to become President and CEO
- 1 month ago / globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast
- 1 month ago / globenewswire.comFirst Merchants Corporation Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes Offering
- 2 months ago / businesswire.comKBRA Assigns Ratings to First Merchants Corporation
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