Form 3 Filing for First Merchants Corp Director Paul G. Fultz Reporting No Securities Ownership

This is a Form 3 filing by Paul G. Fultz, a director of First Merchants Corp (FRME), reporting that he owns no securities in the company as of May 19, 2026. The filing confirms Fultz's position as a director but not an officer or 10% owner. The document was signed on May 22, 2026, and includes a confirming statement on file. Form 3 filings are required for company insiders to disclose their initial ownership positions, and this particular filing indicates the director currently holds no company securities. The filing follows standard SEC reporting requirements for corporate insiders and provides transparency about director ownership levels at the financial institution.