NEWS

MUNCIE, Ind. – First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) today announced Greg Mather as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Mather will lead all marketing operations and oversee the company’s initiative to establish a high-performing marketing sales pipeline and multi-channel customer experience.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) has reported second quarter 2021 net income of $55.6 million compared to $33 million during the same period in 2020. Earnings per share for the period totaled $1.03 per share compared to the second quarter of 2020 result of $.62 per share. Year-to-date net income totaled $105 million compared to $67.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Year-to-date earnings per share totaled $1.94 compared to $1.24 during the same period in 2020.

MONROE, Mich. – For more than 125 years, First Merchants has demonstrated its commitment to bettering the communities it serves. The company continues that commitment and today announced it will oversee and fund the restoration of a rare antique clock in downtown Monroe.

MUNCIE, Ind. – Forbes has released its 2021 list of “America’s Best Banks,” and once again, one of the Midwest’s legacy financial institutions sits at the top of banks based in Indiana and one of the best in the nation. First Merchants Bank – Indiana’s second largest financial services holding company – is rated by Forbes as the country’s 15th best bank for 2021.

First Merchants held our 2021 Gold Shield Awards on Thursday, March 4, 2021 virtually. Our Gold Shield Awards recognize our best and brightest employees in the areas of Sales Excellence, Service Excellence, Cornerstone Excellence and Community Excellence.