Form 4: First Merchants Executive Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Stephan Fluhler, Chief Information Officer of First Merchants Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 2, 2026.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 1,532 Common Stock at $43.14 ($66,090) on August 2, 2026; holds 20,774 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 5,000 Common Stock at $43.63 ($218,150) on August 3, 2026; holds 25,774 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
Stephan Fluhler — Officer (Chief Information Officer), Other (Senior Vice President)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 1,532 | $43 | $66.1K | 20,773.717 |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award | Common Stock | 5,000 | $44 | $218.2K | 25,773.717 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (1,532 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award (5,000 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, FRME, FIRST MERCHANTS CORP, neutral, Stephan Fluhler
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