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As part of our mission at First Merchants Bank, we seek to uplift our communities and to provide individuals with a stable financial future. That’s why we were proud to serve as a diamond-level sponsor for the MIBOR REALTOR® Association’s annual gala fundraiser, “The Ball,” held Saturday, Jan. 22 in Indianapolis, Ind.

First Merchants held our 2022 Gold Shield Awards on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, Noblesville, Indiana. The day was focused on recognizing our best and brightest, providing 40 awards in the areas of Sales Excellence, Service Excellence, Cornerstone Excellence and Community Excellence.

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First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ - FRME) has reported fourth quarter 2021 net income of $47.7 million compared to $45.1 million during the same period in 2020. Earnings per share for the period totaled $.89 per share compared to the fourth quarter 2020 result of $.83 per share. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 totaled $205.5 million, compared to $148.6 million during the same period in 2020. Year-to-date earnings per share totaled $3.81 compared to $2.74 in 2020.

Today, First Merchants Bank emphasized its focus on local communities with the publication of its first corporate social responsibility report, “Elevating Communities.” The release emphasizes the bank’s commitment to making long-lasting change across all its communities and meaningful, positive difference in people’s lives.