N / E / W / S R / E / L / E / A / S / E January 26, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Nicole M. Weaver, First Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration 765-521-7619 http://www.firstmerchants.com SOURCE: First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) (the "Corporation") Achieved record full‑year results, including net income available to common stockholders of $224.1 million and diluted EPS of$3.88 for 2025. FIRST MERCHANTS CORP ...