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First Merchants Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Per Share

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First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) reported strong second quarter 2025 results with net income of $56.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.98, compared to $39.5 million and $0.68 in Q2 2024. The bank demonstrated robust growth with total loans increasing by $297.6 million (9.1% annualized) quarter-over-quarter and deposits growing by $335.6 million.

Key metrics include a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.35%, improved nonperforming assets ratio of 36 basis points (down from 47 basis points), and an efficiency ratio of 53.99%. The bank's net interest margin expanded to 3.25%, up 3 basis points from Q1 2025. During Q2, the company actively managed capital through share repurchases, buying back 582,486 shares for $22.1 million.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) ha riportato risultati solidi nel secondo trimestre 2025 con un utile netto di 56,4 milioni di dollari e un EPS diluito di 0,98 dollari, rispetto a 39,5 milioni e 0,68 dollari nel Q2 2024. La banca ha mostrato una crescita robusta con un incremento dei prestiti totali di 297,6 milioni di dollari (9,1% su base annua) trimestre su trimestre e un aumento dei depositi di 335,6 milioni di dollari.

I principali indicatori includono un Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio dell'11,35%, un miglioramento del rapporto di attività non performanti a 36 punti base (in calo rispetto ai 47 punti base precedenti) e un indice di efficienza del 53,99%. Il margine di interesse netto della banca si è ampliato al 3,25%, in crescita di 3 punti base rispetto al Q1 2025. Nel corso del Q2, la società ha gestito attivamente il capitale attraverso il riacquisto di azioni, acquistandone 582.486 per un valore di 22,1 milioni di dollari.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) reportó sólidos resultados en el segundo trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 56,4 millones de dólares y un EPS diluido de 0,98, en comparación con 39,5 millones y 0,68 en el Q2 2024. El banco mostró un crecimiento robusto con un aumento de préstamos totales de 297,6 millones de dólares (9,1% anualizado) trimestre a trimestre y un crecimiento de depósitos de 335,6 millones de dólares.

Las métricas clave incluyen un Índice de Capital Común Tier 1 del 11,35%, una mejora en el ratio de activos no productivos a 36 puntos básicos (desde 47 puntos básicos) y una ratio de eficiencia del 53,99%. El margen neto de interés del banco se expandió a 3,25%, subiendo 3 puntos básicos desde el Q1 2025. Durante el Q2, la compañía gestionó activamente el capital mediante recompras de acciones, adquiriendo 582.486 acciones por 22,1 millones de dólares.

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First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un revenu net de 56,4 millions de dollars et un BPA dilué de 0,98, contre 39,5 millions et 0,68 au deuxième trimestre 2024. La banque a affiché une croissance robuste avec une augmentation des prêts totaux de 297,6 millions de dollars (9,1 % annualisé) d'un trimestre à l'autre et une croissance des dépôts de 335,6 millions de dollars.

Les indicateurs clés comprennent un ratio de fonds propres de base de catégorie 1 (Common Equity Tier 1) de 11,35 %, une amélioration du ratio des actifs non performants à 36 points de base (contre 47 points de base) et un ratio d'efficacité de 53,99 %. La marge nette d'intérêt de la banque s'est étendue à 3,25 %, en hausse de 3 points de base par rapport au premier trimestre 2025. Au cours du deuxième trimestre, la société a géré activement son capital par des rachats d'actions, rachetant 582 486 actions pour 22,1 millions de dollars.

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ:FRME) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 56,4 Millionen US-Dollar und einem verwässerten Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS) von 0,98 US-Dollar, verglichen mit 39,5 Millionen und 0,68 US-Dollar im Q2 2024. Die Bank verzeichnete ein robustes Wachstum mit einem Anstieg der Gesamtkredite um 297,6 Millionen US-Dollar (annualisiert 9,1%) im Quartalsvergleich und einem Einlagenwachstum von 335,6 Millionen US-Dollar.

Wichtige Kennzahlen umfassen eine Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio von 11,35%, eine verbesserte Quote notleidender Vermögenswerte von 36 Basispunkten (gegenüber 47 Basispunkten) und eine Effizienzquote von 53,99%. Die Nettozinsmarge der Bank stieg auf 3,25%, ein Anstieg um 3 Basispunkte gegenüber dem Q1 2025. Im Q2 verwaltete das Unternehmen aktiv sein Kapital durch Aktienrückkäufe und kaufte 582.486 Aktien für 22,1 Millionen US-Dollar zurück.

Positive
  • Net income increased 42.8% year-over-year to $56.4 million
  • Strong loan growth of 9.1% annualized quarter-over-quarter
  • Deposit growth of 9.3% annualized on linked quarter basis
  • Net interest margin expanded to 3.25%, up 9 basis points year-over-year
  • Improved asset quality with nonperforming assets ratio decreasing to 0.36%
  • Strong capital position with 11.35% Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio
Negative
  • Net charge-offs increased to $2.3 million
  • Investment portfolio decreased by $372.1 million or 9.9% year-over-year
  • Required provision for credit losses of $5.6 million during the quarter

Insights

FRME shows strong Q2 2025 with 44% YoY EPS growth, improved asset quality, and continued balance sheet expansion.

First Merchants Corporation has delivered impressive second quarter results with diluted EPS of $0.98, representing a substantial 44% increase compared to $0.68 in Q2 2024 and a 4.3% sequential improvement from $0.94 in Q1 2025. The bank's fundamentals show strength across multiple fronts.

The bank's loan portfolio grew at an annualized rate of 9.1% sequentially, reaching $13.3 billion, with particular strength in Commercial & Industrial lending. This growth rate significantly outpaces the industry average and suggests strong underlying demand in their markets. Meanwhile, deposits increased by $335.6 million (annualized 9.3% growth), maintaining a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio of 90.1% - a sign of disciplined balance sheet management.

Asset quality metrics show notable improvement, with nonperforming assets to total assets declining to 0.36% from 0.47% in the previous quarter - a significant 11 basis point improvement. The allowance for credit losses stands at 1.47% of total loans, providing adequate coverage against potential credit deterioration.

Net interest margin expansion to 3.25% (up 3 basis points quarterly and 9 basis points annually) is particularly noteworthy in the current rate environment, indicating effective asset-liability management as asset yields outpaced funding cost increases. This helped drive net interest income up 3.5% year-over-year to $133 million.

The bank maintains a strong capital position with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.35%, well above regulatory requirements, while actively returning capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program, which bought back $22.1 million of stock in Q2 alone. The efficiency ratio of 53.99% demonstrates effective expense management.

MUNCIE, Ind., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME)

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights:

  • Net income available to common stockholders was $56.4 million and diluted earnings per common share totaled $0.98 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $39.5 million and $0.68 in the second quarter of 2024, and $54.9 million and $0.94 in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Robust capital position with Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 11.35%.
  • Repurchased 818,480 shares totaling $31.7 million year-to-date; Repurchased 582,486 shares totaling $22.1 million during the second quarter.
  • Total loans grew $297.6 million, or 9.1% annualized, on a linked quarter basis, and $653.6 million, or 5.2%, during the last twelve months.
  • Total deposits increased $335.6 million, or 9.3% annualized, on a linked quarter basis.
  • Nonperforming assets to total assets were 36 basis points compared to 47 basis points on a linked quarter basis.
  • The efficiency ratio totaled 53.99% for the quarter.


"Our strong balance sheet and earnings growth in the first half of the year underscore the strength and resilience of our business model," said Mark Hardwick, Chief Executive Officer of First Merchants Bank. "With continued momentum in loan and deposit growth, expanding margins, disciplined expense management, and a robust capital position, we are well-positioned to deliver long-term value for our shareholders. We remain committed to supporting our clients and communities while navigating a dynamic economic environment with confidence and clarity."

Second Quarter Financial Results:

First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation) reported second quarter 2025 net income available to common stockholders of $56.4 million compared to $39.5 million during the same period in 2024. Diluted earnings per common share for the period totaled $0.98 per share compared to the second quarter of 2024 result of $0.68 per share.

Total assets equaled $18.6 billion as of quarter-end and loans totaled $13.3 billion. During the past twelve months, total loans grew by $653.6 million, or 5.2%. On a linked quarter basis, loans grew $297.6 million, or 9.1% with growth primarily in Commercial & Industrial loans.

Investments, totaling $3.4 billion, decreased $372.1 million, or 9.9%, during the last twelve months and decreased $46.2 million, or 5.4% annualized, on a linked quarter basis. The decline in the last twelve months reflected sales of available for sale securities in 2024 totaling $268.5 million.

Total deposits equaled $14.8 billion as of quarter-end and increased by $228.5 million, or 1.6%, over the past twelve months. Total deposits increased $335.6 million, or 9.3% annualized, on a linked quarter basis. The loan to deposit ratio of 90.1% at period end remained stable on a linked quarter basis.

The Corporation’s Allowance for Credit Losses � Loans (ACL) totaled $195.3 million as of quarter-end, or 1.47% of total loans. Net charge-offs totaled $2.3 million and provision for credit losses of $5.6 million was recorded during the quarter. Reserves for unfunded commitments totaling $18.0 million remain unchanged from the previous quarter. Non-performing assets to total assets were 0.36% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 11 basis points compared to 0.47% in the linked quarter.

Net interest income, totaling $133.0 million for the quarter, increased $2.7 million, or 2.1%, compared to prior quarter and increased $4.4 million, or 3.5% compared to the second quarter of 2024. Fully taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.25%, an increase of three basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of nine basis points compared to the second quarter of 2024. During the quarter, higher yields on earnings assets outpaced increased yields on interest bearing liabilities resulting in margin expansion.

Noninterest income totaled $31.3 million for the quarter, an increase of $1.3 million, compared to the first quarter of 2025 and was stable compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase over first quarter of 2025 was driven primarily by higher gains on the sales of loans, treasury management fees, derivative hedge fees, and card payment fees offset by a decrease in other income associated with CRA investments.

Noninterest expense totaled $93.6 million for the quarter, an increase of $0.7 million from the first quarter of 2025. The increase was from higher marketing and data processing costs.

The Corporation’s total risk-based capital ratio equaled 13.06%, the common equity tier 1 capital ratio equaled 11.35%, and the tangible common equity ratio totaled 8.92%. These ratios continue to reflect the Corporation’s strong liquidity and capital positions.

CONFERENCE CALL

First Merchants Corporation will conduct a second quarter earnings conference call and web cast at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

To access via phone, participants will need to register using the following link where they will be provided a phone number and access code: ()

To view the webcast and presentation slides, please go to () during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will be available until July 24, 2026.

Detailed financial results are reported on the attached pages.

About First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank).

First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. Quotations are carried in daily newspapers and can be found on the company’s Internet web page ().

FIRST MERCHANTS and the Shield Logo are federally registered trademarks of First Merchants Corporation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can often, but not always, be identified by the use of words like “believe�, “continue�, “pattern�, “estimate�, “project�, “intend�, “anticipate�, “expect� and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will�, “would�, “should�, “could�, “might�, “can�, “may�, or similar expressions. These statements include statements about First Merchants� goals, intentions and expectations; statements regarding the First Merchants� business plan and growth strategies; statements regarding the asset quality of First Merchants� loan and investment portfolios; and estimates of First Merchants� risks and future costs and benefits. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in forward-looking statements, including, among other things: possible changes in monetary and fiscal policies, and laws and regulations; the effects of easing restrictions on participants in the financial services industry; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases; possible changes in the credit worthiness of customers and the possible impairment of collectability of loans; fluctuations in market rates of interest; competitive factors in the banking industry; changes in the banking legislation or regulatory requirements of federal and state agencies applicable to bank holding companies and banks like First Merchants� affiliate bank; continued availability of earnings and excess capital sufficient for the lawful and prudent declaration of dividends; changes in market, economic, operational, liquidity (including the ability to grow and maintain core deposits and retain large, uninsured deposits), credit and interest rate risks associated with the First Merchants� business; and other risks and factors identified in each of First Merchants� filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Merchants does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, relating to the matters discussed in this press release. In addition, First Merchants� past results of operations do not necessarily indicate its anticipated future results.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars In Thousands)June 30,
20252024
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$81,567$105,372
Interest-bearing deposits223,343168,528
Investment securities available for sale1,358,1301,618,893
Investment securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses2,022,8262,134,195
Loans held for sale28,78332,292
Loans13,296,75912,639,650
Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans(195,316)(189,537)
Net loans13,101,44312,450,113
Premises and equipment122,808133,245
Federal Home Loan Bank stock47,29041,738
Interest receivable93,25897,546
Goodwill712,002712,002
Other intangibles16,79723,371
Cash surrender value of life insurance305,695306,379
Other real estate owned1774,824
Tax asset, deferred and receivable97,749107,080
Other assets380,909367,845
TOTAL ASSETS$18,592,777$18,303,423
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$2,197,416$2,303,313
Interest-bearing12,600,16212,265,757
Total Deposits14,797,57814,569,070
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased85,000147,229
Securities sold under repurchase agreements114,758100,451
Federal Home Loan Bank advances898,702832,703
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings62,61793,589
Total Borrowings1,161,0771,173,972
Interest payable16,17418,554
Other liabilities269,996329,302
Total Liabilities16,244,82516,090,898
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:
Authorized -- 600 cumulative shares
Issued and outstanding - 125 cumulative shares125125
Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value, $2,500 liquidation preference:
Authorized -- 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares
Issued and outstanding - 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares25,00025,000
Common Stock, $.125 stated value:
Authorized -- 100,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 57,272,433 and 58,045,653 shares7,1597,256
Additional paid-in capital1,163,1701,191,193
Retained earnings1,342,4731,200,930
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(189,975)(211,979)
Total Stockholders' Equity2,347,9522,212,525
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$18,592,777$18,303,423


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)June 30,June 30,
2025202420252024
INTEREST INCOME
Loans:
Taxable$195,173$201,413$382,901$399,436
Tax-exempt10,8058,43021,33716,620
Investment securities:
Taxable8,2669,05116,63817,799
Tax-exempt12,51613,61325,03327,224
Deposits with financial institutions1,8922,9954,2649,488
Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,0838792,0801,714
Total Interest Income229,735236,381452,253472,281
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits84,24199,151164,788197,436
Federal funds purchased9651261,777126
Securities sold under repurchase agreements6636451,4051,677
Federal Home Loan Bank advances9,7146,39819,07813,171
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings1,1381,4901,9214,237
Total Interest Expense96,721107,810188,969216,647
NET INTEREST INCOME133,014128,571263,284255,634
Provision for credit losses5,60024,5009,80026,500
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES127,414104,071253,484229,134
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts8,5668,21416,63816,121
Fiduciary and wealth management fees8,8318,82517,47517,025
Card payment fees4,9324,7399,4589,239
Net gains and fees on sales of loans5,8495,14110,8718,395
Derivative hedge fees8314891,235752
Other customer fees401460816887
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance1,9131,9294,0923,521
Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities(1)(49)(8)(51)
Other income (loss)(19)1,5867742,083
Total Noninterest Income31,30331,33461,35157,972
NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits54,52752,214109,509110,507
Net occupancy6,8456,74614,06114,058
Equipment6,9276,59913,93512,825
Marketing1,9971,7733,3502,971
Outside data processing fees7,1077,07213,03613,961
Printing and office supplies272354619707
Intangible asset amortization1,5051,7713,0313,728
FDIC assessments3,5523,2787,2007,565
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses29373629907
Professional and other outside services3,7413,8227,0027,774
Other expenses7,0967,41114,12813,345
Total Noninterest Expenses93,59891,413186,500188,348
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX65,11943,992128,33598,758
Income tax expense8,2874,06716,16410,892
NET INCOME56,83239,925112,17187,866
Preferred stock dividends469469938938
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$56,363$39,456$111,233$86,928
PER SHARE DATA:
Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$0.98$0.68$1.93$1.48
Diluted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$0.98$0.68$1.92$1.48
Cash Dividends Paid to Common Stockholders$0.36$0.35$0.71$0.69
Tangible Common Book Value Per Share$27.90$25.10$27.90$25.10
Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)57,77358,32858,00558,800


FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Dollars In Thousands)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2025202420252024
NET CHARGE-OFFS$2,315$39,644$7,241$41,897
AVERAGE BALANCES:
Total Assets$18,508,785$18,332,159$18,425,723$18,381,340
Total Loans13,211,72912,620,53013,077,28812,548,798
Total Earning Assets17,158,98417,013,98417,060,27817,068,917
Total Deposits14,632,11314,895,86714,526,31414,888,536
Total Stockholders' Equity2,340,0102,203,3612,340,4402,222,750
FINANCIAL RATIOS:
Return on Average Assets1.23%0.87%1.22%0.96%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity9.637.169.517.82
Return on Tangible Common Stockholders' Equity14.4911.2914.3012.26
Average Earning Assets to Average Assets92.7192.8192.5992.86
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans as % of Total Loans1.471.501.471.50
Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)0.071.260.110.67
Average Stockholders' Equity to Average Assets12.6412.0212.7012.09
Tax Equivalent Yield on Average Earning Assets5.505.695.455.67
Interest Expense/Average Earning Assets2.252.532.222.54
Net Interest Margin (FTE) on Average Earning Assets3.253.163.233.13
Efficiency Ratio53.9953.8454.2656.47


ASSET QUALITY
(Dollars In Thousands)June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20252025202420242024
Nonaccrual Loans$67,358$81,922$73,773$59,088$61,906
Other AG˹ٷ Estate Owned and Repossessions1774,9664,9485,2474,824
Nonperforming Assets (NPA)67,53586,88878,72164,33566,730
90+ Days Delinquent4,4434,2805,90214,1051,686
NPAs & 90 Day Delinquent$71,978$91,168$84,623$78,440$68,416
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans$195,316$192,031$192,757$187,828$189,537
Quarterly Net Charge-offs2,3154,9267716,70939,644
NPAs / Actual Assets %0.36%0.47%0.43%0.35%0.36%
NPAs & 90 Day / Actual Assets %0.39%0.49%0.46%0.43%0.37%
NPAs / Actual Loans and OREO %0.51%0.67%0.61%0.51%0.53%
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans / Actual Loans (%)1.47%1.47%1.50%1.48%1.50%
Quarterly Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)0.07%0.15%0.02%0.21%1.26%


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars In Thousands)June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20252025202420242024
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$81,567$86,113$87,616$84,719$105,372
Interest-bearing deposits223,343331,534298,891359,126168,528
Investment securities available for sale1,358,1301,378,4891,386,4751,553,4961,618,893
Investment securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses2,022,8262,048,6322,074,2202,108,6492,134,195
Loans held for sale28,78323,00418,66340,65232,292
Loans13,296,75913,004,90512,854,35912,646,80812,639,650
Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans(195,316)(192,031)(192,757)(187,828)(189,537)
Net loans13,101,44312,812,87412,661,60212,458,98012,450,113
Premises and equipment122,808128,749129,743129,582133,245
Federal Home Loan Bank stock47,29045,00641,69041,71641,738
Interest receivable93,25888,35291,82992,05597,546
Goodwill712,002712,002712,002712,002712,002
Other intangibles16,79718,30219,82821,59923,371
Cash surrender value of life insurance305,695304,918304,906304,613306,379
Other real estate owned1774,9664,9485,2474,824
Tax asset, deferred and receivable97,74987,66592,38786,732107,080
Other assets380,909369,181387,169348,384367,845
TOTAL ASSETS$18,592,777$18,439,787$18,311,969$18,347,552$18,303,423
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$2,197,416$2,185,057$2,325,579$2,334,197$2,303,313
Interest-bearing12,600,16212,276,92112,196,04712,030,90312,265,757
Total Deposits14,797,57814,461,97814,521,62614,365,10014,569,070
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased85,000185,00099,22630,000147,229
Securities sold under repurchase agreements114,758122,947142,876124,894100,451
Federal Home Loan Bank advances898,702972,478822,554832,629832,703
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings62,61762,61993,52993,56293,589
Total Borrowings1,161,0771,343,0441,158,1851,081,0851,173,972
Deposits and other liabilities held for sale288,476
Interest payable16,17413,30416,10218,08918,554
Other liabilities269,996289,247311,073292,429329,302
Total Liabilities16,244,82516,107,57316,006,98616,045,17916,090,898
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:
Authorized -- 600 cumulative shares
Issued and outstanding - 125 cumulative shares125125125125125
Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value, $2,500 liquidation preference:
Authorized -- 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares
Issued and outstanding - 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares25,00025,00025,00025,00025,000
Common Stock, $.125 stated value:
Authorized -- 100,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding7,1597,2267,2477,2657,256
Additional paid-in capital1,163,1701,183,2631,188,7681,192,6831,191,193
Retained earnings1,342,4731,306,9111,272,5281,229,1251,200,930
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(189,975)(190,311)(188,685)(151,825)(211,979)
Total Stockholders' Equity2,347,9522,332,2142,304,9832,302,3732,212,525
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$18,592,777$18,439,787$18,311,969$18,347,552$18,303,423


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20252025202420242024
INTEREST INCOME
Loans:
Taxable$195,173$187,728$197,536$206,680$201,413
Tax-exempt10,80510,5329,0208,6228,430
Investment securities:
Taxable8,2668,3729,0249,2639,051
Tax-exempt12,51612,51712,75413,50913,613
Deposits with financial institutions1,8922,3725,3502,1542,995
Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,083997958855879
Total Interest Income229,735222,518234,642241,083236,381
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits84,24180,54789,83598,85699,151
Federal funds purchased96581226329126
Securities sold under repurchase agreements663742680700645
Federal Home Loan Bank advances9,7149,3648,1718,5446,398
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings1,1387831,5601,5441,490
Total Interest Expense96,72192,248100,272109,973107,810
NET INTEREST INCOME133,014130,270134,370131,110128,571
Provision for credit losses5,6004,2004,2005,00024,500
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES127,414126,070130,170126,110104,071
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts8,5668,0728,1248,3618,214
Fiduciary and wealth management fees8,8318,6448,6658,5258,825
Card payment fees4,9324,5264,9575,1214,739
Net gains and fees on sales of loans5,8495,0225,6816,7645,141
Derivative hedge fees8314041,594736489
Other customer fees401415316344460
Earnings on cash surrender value of life insurance1,9132,1792,1882,7551,929
Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities(1)(7)(11,592)(9,114)(49)
Gain on branch sale19,983
Other income (loss)(19)7932,8261,3741,586
Total Noninterest Income31,30330,04842,74224,86631,334
NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits54,52754,98255,43755,22352,214
Net occupancy6,8457,2167,3356,9946,746
Equipment6,9277,0087,0286,9496,599
Marketing1,9971,3532,5821,8361,773
Outside data processing fees7,1075,9296,0297,1507,072
Printing and office supplies272347377378354
Intangible asset amortization1,5051,5261,7711,7721,771
FDIC assessments3,5523,6483,7443,7203,278
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses29600227942373
Professional and other outside services3,7413,2613,7773,0353,822
Other expenses7,0967,0327,9826,6307,411
Total Noninterest Expenses93,59892,90296,28994,62991,413
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX65,11963,21676,62356,34743,992
Income tax expense8,2877,87712,2747,1604,067
NET INCOME56,83255,33964,34949,18739,925
Preferred stock dividends469469469468469
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$56,363$54,870$63,880$48,719$39,456
PER SHARE DATA:
Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$0.98$0.95$1.10$0.84$0.68
Diluted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders$0.98$0.94$1.10$0.84$0.68
Cash Dividends Paid to Common Stockholders$0.36$0.35$0.35$0.35$0.35
Tangible Common Book Value Per Share$27.90$27.34$26.78$26.64$25.10
Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)57,77358,24258,24758,28958,328
FINANCIAL RATIOS:
Return on Average Assets1.23%1.21%1.39%1.07%0.87%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity9.639.3811.058.667.16
Return on Tangible Common Stockholders' Equity14.4914.1216.7513.3911.29
Average Earning Assets to Average Assets92.7192.4792.4892.5492.81
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans as % of Total Loans1.471.471.501.481.50
Net Charge-offs as % of Average Loans (Annualized)0.070.150.020.211.26
Average Stockholders' Equity to Average Assets12.6412.7612.5112.2612.02
Tax Equivalent Yield on Average Earning Assets5.505.395.635.825.69
Interest Expense/Average Earning Assets2.252.172.352.592.53
Net Interest Margin (FTE) on Average Earning Assets3.253.223.283.233.16
Efficiency Ratio53.9954.5448.4853.7653.84


LOANS
(Dollars In Thousands)June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20252025202420242024
Commercial and industrial loans$4,440,924$4,306,597$4,114,292$4,041,217$3,949,817
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers265,172243,864256,312238,743239,926
AG˹ٷ estate loans:
Construction836,033793,175792,144814,704823,267
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,171,0922,177,8692,274,0162,251,3512,323,533
Commercial real estate, owner occupied1,226,7971,214,7391,157,9441,152,7511,174,195
Residential2,397,0942,389,8522,374,7292,366,9432,370,905
Home equity673,961650,499659,811641,188631,104
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures141,045140,954166,028158,480162,089
Public finance and other commercial loans1,144,6411,087,3561,059,083981,431964,814
Loans13,296,75913,004,90512,854,35912,646,80812,639,650
Allowance for credit losses - loans(195,316)(192,031)(192,757)(187,828)(189,537)
NET LOANS$13,101,443$12,812,874$12,661,602$12,458,980$12,450,113
DEPOSITS
(Dollars In Thousands)June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20252025202420242024
Demand deposits$7,798,695$7,786,554$7,980,061$7,678,510$7,757,679
Savings deposits4,984,6594,791,8744,522,7584,302,2364,339,161
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or less617,857625,203692,068802,949889,949
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more891,139896,1431,043,0681,277,8331,415,131
Brokered certificates of deposits1505,228362,204283,671303,572167,150
TOTAL DEPOSITS$14,797,578$14,461,978$14,521,626$14,365,100$14,569,070
1 - Total brokered deposits of $1.2billion, which includes brokered CD's of $505.2 million at June30, 2025.


CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(Dollars In Thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Average
Balance
Interest
Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
ASSETS
Interest-bearing deposits$252,613$1,8923.00%$322,647$2,9953.71%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock46,5981,0839.3041,7498798.42
Investment Securities: (1)
Taxable1,605,7188,2662.061,788,7499,0512.02
Tax-exempt (2)2,042,32615,8433.102,240,30917,2323.08
Total Investment Securities3,648,04424,1092.644,029,05826,2832.61
Loans held for sale25,4113896.1228,5854316.03
Loans: (3)
Commercial9,006,650154,1086.848,691,746160,8487.40
AG˹ٷ estate mortgage2,200,52125,0624.562,150,59123,7994.43
HELOC and installment834,90115,6147.48823,41716,3357.94
Tax-exempt (2)1,144,24613,6774.78926,19110,6704.61
Total Loans13,211,729208,8506.3212,620,530212,0836.72
Total Earning Assets17,158,984235,9345.50%17,013,984242,2405.69%
Total Non-Earning Assets1,349,8011,318,175
TOTAL ASSETS$18,508,785$18,332,159
LIABILITIES
Interest-Bearing Deposits:
Interest-bearing deposits$5,545,158$35,3032.55%$5,586,549$40,9942.94%
Money market deposits3,613,95228,7143.183,036,39827,2303.59
Savingsdeposits1,282,9512,5130.781,508,7343,4760.92
Certificates and other time deposits2,003,68217,7113.542,414,96727,4514.55
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits12,445,74384,2412.7112,546,64899,1513.16
Borrowings1,250,51912,4803.99885,9198,6593.91
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities13,696,26296,7212.8213,432,567107,8103.21
Noninterest-bearing deposits2,186,3702,349,219
Other liabilities286,143347,012
Total Liabilities16,168,77516,128,798
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY2,340,0102,203,361
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$18,508,785$18,332,159
Net Interest Income (FTE)$139,213$134,430
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)2.68%2.48%
Net Interest Margin (FTE):
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets5.50%5.69%
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets2.25%2.53%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)3.25%3.16%
(1) Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.
(2) Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for 2025 and 2024. These totals equal $6,199 and $5,859 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(3) Non accruing loans have been included in the average balances.
(4) Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.


CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(Dollars In Thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Average
Balance
Interest
Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
ASSETS
Interest-bearing deposits$273,200$4,2643.12%$449,173$9,4884.22%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock45,2962,0809.1841,7571,7148.21
Investment Securities: (1)
Taxable1,620,00516,6382.051,785,90317,7991.99
Tax-exempt (2)2,044,48931,6873.102,243,28634,4613.07
Total Investment Securities3,664,49448,3252.644,029,18952,2602.59
Loans held for sale23,1907086.1125,1847596.03
Loans: (3)
Commercial8,889,119301,8806.798,644,927320,0577.40
AG˹ٷ estate mortgage2,195,98849,5084.512,140,76946,1564.31
HELOC and installment831,90430,8057.41822,61632,4647.89
Tax-exempt (2)1,137,08727,0094.75915,30221,0384.60
Total Loans13,077,288409,9106.2712,548,798420,4746.70
Total Earning Assets17,060,278464,5795.45%17,068,917483,9365.67%
Total Non-Earning Assets1,365,4451,312,423
TOTAL ASSETS$18,425,723$18,381,340
LIABILITIES
Interest-Bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing deposits$5,533,858$69,9092.53%$5,503,185$80,4842.92%
Money market deposits3,526,46154,6663.103,040,93854,6133.59
Savingsdeposits1,291,1334,9580.771,534,3057,2770.95
Certificates and other time deposits1,975,92335,2553.572,421,41355,0624.55
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits12,327,375164,7882.6712,499,841197,4363.16
Borrowings1,256,68824,1813.85948,86619,2114.05
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities13,584,063188,9692.7813,448,707216,6473.22
Noninterest-bearing deposits2,198,9392,388,695
Other liabilities302,281321,188
Total Liabilities16,085,28316,158,590
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY2,340,4402,222,750
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$18,425,723$18,381,340
Net Interest Income (FTE)$275,610$267,289
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)2.67%2.45%
Net Interest Margin (FTE):
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets5.45%5.67%
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets2.22%2.54%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)3.23%3.13%
(1) Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.
(2) Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for 2025 and 2024. These totals equal $12,326 and $11,655 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(3) Non accruing loans have been included in the average balances.
(4) Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.


ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - NON-GAAP
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
2025202520242024202420252024
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders - GAAP$56,363$54,870$63,880$48,719$39,456$111,233$86,928
Adjustments:
Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities1711,5929,11449851
Gain on branch sale(19,983)
Non-core expenses1,27623,481
Tax on adjustments(2)1,851(2,220)(12)(2)(860)
Adjusted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders - Non-GAAP$56,364$54,875$58,102$55,613$39,493$111,239$89,600
Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)57,77358,24258,24758,28958,32858,00558,800
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share - GAAP$0.98$0.94$1.10$0.84$0.68$1.92$1.48
Adjustments:
Net realized losses on sales of available for sale securities0.200.15
Gain on branch sale(0.34)
Non-core expenses1,20.010.06
Tax on adjustments0.03(0.04)(0.01)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share - Non-GAAP$0.98$0.94$1.00$0.95$0.68$1.92$1.53
1 - Non-core expenses in the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 included $0.8 million of costs directly related to the branch sale.
2 - Non-core expenses in the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 included $2.4 million from duplicative online banking conversion costs and $1.1 million from the FDIC special assessment.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ("NIM"), ADJUSTED
(Dollars in Thousands)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
2025202520242024202420252024
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$133,014$130,270$134,370$131,110$128,571$263,284$255,634
Fully Taxable Equivalent ("FTE") Adjustment6,1996,1275,7885,8835,85912,32611,655
Net Interest Income (FTE) (non-GAAP)$139,213$136,397$140,158$136,993$134,430$275,610$267,289
Average Earning Assets (GAAP)$17,158,984$16,960,475$17,089,198$16,990,358$17,013,984$17,060,278$17,068,917
Net Interest Margin (GAAP)3.10%3.07%3.15%3.09%3.02%3.09%3.00%
FTE Adjustment0.15%0.15%0.13%0.14%0.14%0.14%0.13%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (non-GAAP)3.25%3.22%3.28%3.23%3.16%3.23%3.13%


RETURN ON TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY - NON-GAAP
(Dollars In Thousands)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
2025202520242024202420252024
Total Average Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$2,340,010$2,340,874$2,312,270$2,251,547$2,203,361$2,340,440$2,222,750
Less: Average Preferred Stock(25,125)(25,125)(25,125)(25,125)(25,125)(25,125)(25,125)
Less: Average Intangible Assets, Net of Tax(725,813)(726,917)(728,218)(729,581)(730,980)(726,362)(731,706)
Average Tangible Common Equity, Net of Tax (Non-GAAP)$1,589,072$1,588,832$1,558,927$1,496,841$1,447,256$1,588,953$1,465,919
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders (GAAP)$56,363$54,870$63,880$48,719$39,456$111,233$86,928
Plus: Intangible Asset Amortization, Net of Tax1,1881,2061,3991,3991,3992,3942,945
Tangible Net Income (Non-GAAP)$57,551$56,076$65,279$50,118$40,855$113,627$89,873
Return on Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP)14.49%14.12%16.75%13.39%11.29%14.30%12.26%
EFFICIENCY RATIO - NON-GAAP
(Dollars In Thousands)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
2025202520242024202420252024
Noninterest Expense (GAAP)$93,598$92,902$96,289$94,629$91,413$186,500$188,348
Less: Intangible Asset Amortization(1,505)(1,526)(1,771)(1,772)(1,771)(3,031)(3,728)
Less: OREO and Foreclosure Expenses(29)(600)(227)(942)(373)(629)(907)
Adjusted Noninterest Expense (Non-GAAP)$92,064$90,776$94,291$91,915$89,269$182,840$183,713
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$133,014$130,270$134,370$131,110$128,571$263,284$255,634
Plus: Fully Taxable Equivalent Adjustment6,1996,1275,7885,8835,85912,32611,655
Net Interest Income on a Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis (Non-GAAP)$139,213$136,397$140,158$136,993$134,430$275,610$267,289
Noninterest Income (GAAP)$31,303$30,048$42,742$24,866$31,334$61,351$57,972
Less: Investment Securities (Gains) Losses1711,5929,11449851
Adjusted Noninterest Income (Non-GAAP)$31,304$30,055$54,334$33,980$31,383$61,359$58,023
Adjusted Revenue (Non-GAAP)$170,517$166,452$194,492$170,973$165,813$336,969$325,312
Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP)53.99%54.54%48.48%53.76%53.84%54.26%56.47%
Adjusted Noninterest Expense (Non-GAAP)$92,064$90,776$94,291$91,915$89,269$182,840$183,713
Less: Non-core Expenses1,2(762)(3,481)
Adjusted Noninterest Expense Excluding Non-core Expenses (Non-GAAP)$92,064$90,776$93,529$91,915$89,269$182,840$180,232
Adjusted Revenue (Non-GAAP)$170,517$166,452$194,492$170,973$165,813$336,969$325,312
Less: Gain on Branch Sale(19,983)
Adjusted Revenue Excluding Gain on Branch Sale (Non-GAAP)$170,517$166,452$174,509$170,973$165,813$336,969$325,312
Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP)53.99%54.54%53.60%53.76%53.84%54.26%55.40%
1 - Non-core expenses in the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 included $0.8 million of costs directly related to the branch sale.
2 - Non-core expenses in the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 included $2.4 million from duplicative online banking conversion costs and $1.1 million from the FDIC special assessment.


For more information, contact:
Nicole M. Weaver, First Vice President and Director of Corporate Administration
765-521-7619
http://www.firstmerchants.com

SOURCE: First Merchants Corporation, Muncie, Indiana


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