• First Merchants named retired KPMG audit and professional practice partner Paul Fultz to the boards of the parent company and First Merchants Bank.
• Fultz brings more than 30 years advising public company boards, with experience in financial reporting, risk oversight, governance, regulatory matters.
• The appointment lifts the board to 13 directors, including 10 independent outside directors.
• Fultz will stand for election for a continuing term at the 2027 annual shareholders meeting.

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