X0609 4 2026-09-18 0 0000712534 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP FRME 0001170817 HARDWICK MARK K false 200 E JACKSON STREET MUNCIE IN 47305 1 1 0 0 Chief Executive Officer 0 Phantom Stock 2026-09-18 4 A 0 30.386 40.50 A Common Stock 30.386 3385.081 D Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of FRME common stock. The shares of phantom stock will be settled in cash or shares of FRME common stock, at the reporting person's election, upon separation from First Merchants. Paul Cento (Confirming Statement on File) 2026-09-22