SEC Filing Summary

Mark K. Hardwick, CEO of FIRST MERCHANTS CORP, acquired 30.386 shares of Phantom Stock, economically equivalent to common stock, on September 18, 2026. The transaction price was $40.50 per share, with a total value of $1,230.63. Following this acquisition, Hardwick holds 3385.081 shares of Phantom Stock. The shares are settled in cash or common stock upon separation from the company. This filing is a Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.