Form 4: First Merchants CEO Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Mark K Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of First Merchants Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 2, 2026.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 5,821 Common Stock at $43.14 ($251,118) on August 2, 2026; holds 111,620 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 21,000 Common Stock at $43.63 ($916,230) on August 3, 2026; holds 132,620 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Mark K Hardwick — Director, Officer (Chief Executive Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 5,821 | $43 | $251.1K | 111,619.799 |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award | Common Stock | 21,000 | $44 | $916.2K | 132,619.799 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (5,821 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award (21,000 shares) |
Keywords
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