Mark K. Hardwick's Transactions in First Merchants Corp

Mark K. Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer and Director of First Merchants Corp (FRME), reported several transactions involving the company's common stock and phantom stock. On August 3, 2025, Hardwick disposed of 8,473 shares of common stock at $37.11 per share, reducing his holdings to 97,916.782 shares. The following day, he acquired 21,000 shares at $37.49 per share, increasing his holdings to 118,916.782 shares, including 63,328.111 restricted stock awards. Additionally, Hardwick holds 3,231.903 shares of phantom stock, which are the economic equivalent of common stock and will be settled in cash or shares upon his separation from the company. These transactions were reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.