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, received 30 shares of common stock on September 18, 2026.
Summary
- Grant/award: acquired 30 Phantom Stock at $40.50 ($1,231) on September 18, 2026; holds 3,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | Grant/award | Phantom Stock | 30.386 | $41 | $1.2K | 3,385.081 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | Grant/award (30 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, FRME, FIRST MERCHANTS CORP, neutral, Mark K Hardwick
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