The payout is unchanged, not increased. First Merchants declared another $0.37-per-share common dividend, matching its prior quarterly payout and the recent dividend pattern.
| Item | Current filing | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Common dividend per share | $0.37 | $0.37 in the prior quarter |
| Record date | September 4, 2026 | — |
| Payment date | September 18, 2026 | — |
Relative to expectations, this is confirmation rather than news. The market already had a quarterly $0.37 payout established, so the filing does not provide evidence of an increase, a cut, or a change in capital-return policy. The event is therefore best classified as priced in and neutral.
The only new information is the payment timetable. The dividend is payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record September 4, 2026. 〔0〕
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