First Merchants Corp is changing its leaders, with Mark K. Hardwick retiring and Michael J. Stewart becoming the new CEO.

Oct 1, 2026, 8:50 AM ETNew bossRead the original at SEC EDGAR

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FRME announced that its CEO will retire and its president will take over in January 2027. The filing reports no new pay deal or added award, and gives no sign that the change will alter the company's business.

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A planned handoff gives FRME time to prepare, but the filing gives no details showing how the change may affect its business. It also reports no new pay deal or added award for the incoming CEO. The announcement does not clearly point to a gain or setback for the company.

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