<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0">
 <channel>
  <title>StreetInsider.com News Articles</title>
  <link>http://www.streetinsider.com</link>
  <description>Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles</description>
  <language>en-us</language>
  <copyright>Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com</copyright>
  <managingEditor>rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS)</managingEditor>
  <webMaster>rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS)</webMaster>
  <lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:27:00 -0400</lastBuildDate>
  <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs>
  <image>
   <url>http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif</url>
   <title>StreetInsider.com News Articles</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com</link>
   <width>143</width>
   <height>28</height>
  </image>
  <skipHours>
   <hour>0</hour>
   <hour>1</hour>
   <hour>2</hour>
   <hour>3</hour>
   <hour>21</hour>
   <hour>22</hour>
   <hour>23</hour>
  </skipHours>
  <skipDays>
   <day>Saturday</day>
   <day>Sunday</day>
  </skipDays>
  <item>
   <title>Form  3          FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19  Filed by: Fultz Paul G</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++3++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19++Filed+by%3A+Fultz+Paul+G/26540594.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260522/26540594.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++3++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19++Filed+by%3A+Fultz+Paul+G/26540594.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  3          FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19  Filed by: Fultz Paul G</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++3++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19++Filed+by%3A+Fultz+Paul+G/26540594.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260522/26540594.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++3++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19++Filed+by%3A+Fultz+Paul+G/26540594.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  4          FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 05  Filed by: Myers Larry W</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+05++Filed+by%3A+Myers+Larry+W/26540535.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260522/26540535.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+05++Filed+by%3A+Myers+Larry+W/26540535.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  4          FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 05  Filed by: Myers Larry W</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+05++Filed+by%3A+Myers+Larry+W/26540535.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260522/26540535.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++4++++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+05++Filed+by%3A+Myers+Larry+W/26540535.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  8-K        FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26529098.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260520/26529098.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26529098.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  8-K        FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26529098.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260520/26529098.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26529098.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  8-K        FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26521232.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260519/26521232.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26521232.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>Form  8-K        FIRST MERCHANTS CORP      For: May 19</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26521232.html</link>
   <description>si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260519/26521232.html</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++FIRST+MERCHANTS+CORP++++++For%3A+May+19/26521232.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants appoints former KPMG partner Paul Fultz to board</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Board+Changes/First+Merchants+appoints+former+KPMG+partner+Paul+Fultz+to+board/26521025.html</link>
   <description>&lt;p&gt;First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) announced the appointment of Paul Fultz to the boards of directors of both First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank. The $21 billion financial holding company made the announcement on May 19.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fultz is a retired audit and business unit professional practice partner for KPMG LLP with more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background includes financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&quot;With more than 30 years of experience as a Big Four audit partner and trusted advisor to public company boards and audit committees, he brings deep expertise in financial reporting, risk</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Board+Changes/First+Merchants+appoints+former+KPMG+partner+Paul+Fultz+to+board/26521025.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:33 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
  <item>
   <title>First Merchants Corporation Appoints Paul Fultz to Its Boards of Directors</title>
   <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</link>
   <description>
&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;MUNCIE, Ind., May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”), a $21 billion financial holding company, has appointed Paul Fultz to the Boards of Directors of First Merchants Corporation and First Merchants Bank.   Mr. Fultz, retired Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner for KPMG LLP, brings more than 30 years of experience advising public company boards. His background in financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance will further strengthen First Merchants’ board and strategic decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;“First Merchants’ Boards of Directors are pleased to welcome Mr. Fultz as our newest Board member,” said</description>
   <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/First+Merchants+Corporation+Appoints+Paul+Fultz+to+Its+Boards+of+Directors/26521012.html</guid>
   <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
      	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.03759030</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.07954963</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">A.21388897</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">FRME</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00004337</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.00081224</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.01115074</category>
   	   	<category domain="http://rss.financialcontent.com/stocksymbol">O.48400419</category>
   	  </item>
 </channel>
</rss>
