• First Merchants scheduled annual shareholder meeting for May 19, 2026, to be held virtually.
• Shareholders will vote to elect nine directors for one-year terms.
• Advisory vote set on compensation for named executive officers.
• Ballot also includes ratification of Forvis Mazars as independent auditor for 2026.

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