Form 4: First Merchants Executive Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
John Martin, Chief Credit Officer of First Merchants Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 2, 2026.
Summary
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 1,761 Common Stock at $43.14 ($75,970) on August 2, 2026; holds 63,549 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 8,000 Common Stock at $43.63 ($349,040) on August 3, 2026; holds 71,549 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
John Martin — Officer (Chief Credit Officer), Other (Executive Vice President)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Common Stock | 1,761 | $43 | $76.0K | 63,549.483 |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award | Common Stock | 8,000 | $44 | $349.0K | 71,549.483 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (1,761 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Grant/award (8,000 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, FRME, FIRST MERCHANTS CORP, neutral, John Martin
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