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FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from _______ to _______ FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Indiana | | | --- | --- | | (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | ...

First Merchants (FRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 10:47 PM ET Company Participants Mark Hardwick - CEOMichael Stewart - PresidentMichele Kawiecki - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerJohn Martin - Executive VP & Chief Credit OfficerDaniel Tamayo - Vice PresidentDamon Delmonte - Managing DirectorBrian Martin - Director - Banks & Thrifts Conference Call Participants Terry Mcevoy - MD & Research AnalystNathan Race - Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst Operator Thank you for sta ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter of 2025 showed a strong start with a 4.8% annualized loan growth and a 23 basis point increase in return on assets [5] - Total assets reached $18.4 billion, with total loans at $13 billion and total deposits at $14.5 billion [5] - Net income for the first quarter was $54.9 million, an increase of $7.4 million or 15.6% year-over-year [5] - GAAP earnings per share increased to $0.94 from $0.80 a year ago, reflecting a 17.5% increase [6] - Tangible common equity stood at 8.9%, providing optimal capital flexibility [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial segment drove loan growth, increasing by $169 million or a 7% annualized growth rate, with C&I loans growing by $248 million [10] - The consumer portfolio saw a 15% increase in mortgage unit volume and over 30% increase in dollar volume year-over-year [13] - Total deposits declined by 1.6% on an annualized basis, primarily due to a $208 million decline in public funds [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company operates primarily in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, focusing on commercial banking [9] - The commercial deposit balance decline was largely attributed to public funds, which are high-cost deposits [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a commercially focused strategy across all business segments [9] - There is a focus on organic growth and high performance, with a selective approach to M&A [41] - The company plans to continue its share repurchase program, having already repurchased $10 million in shares [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about maintaining loan growth despite market volatility and potential impacts from tariffs [42] - The loan pipeline remains strong, with expectations of mid to high single-digit loan growth for the year [42] - Management is actively monitoring the impact of tariffs on their customer base [42] Other Important Information - The company has a new $100 million share repurchase program approved by the board [7] - Noninterest income totaled $30 million, with customer-related fees declining from the previous quarter [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations on additional charge-offs related to multifamily NPA - Management does not expect any additional loss and is optimistic about the closing of the nonperforming asset [46][47] Question: Outlook on fee income for the second quarter - Management expects mid to high single-digit growth in fee income, with double-digit growth anticipated in mortgage banking [51][52] Question: Impact of fixed-rate loans on loan yields - There are $190 million of fixed-rate loans that will be repricing through the end of 2025, with a rate of about 4.65% [58] Question: Updated outlook on expenses - Guidance remains at 1% to 3% expense growth over the 2024 base, with current trends running ahead of that [66][67] Question: Strategy for cash flows from the securities portfolio - The company is reallocating cash flows to support loan growth rather than reinvesting in securities [68] Question: Thoughts on M&A strategy - The company continues to stay close to potential partners in its primary markets, but the current volatility makes it challenging to create momentum [71] Question: Expectations for margin in the second quarter - Management expects margin to remain stable, with potential for slight expansion depending on Fed actions [76][79] Question: Areas of exposure due to tariffs - Management is analyzing the impact of tariffs on various portfolios but finds it too early to quantify specific risks [100][102]

First Merchants (FRME) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Hardwick - CEOMichael Stewart - PresidentMichele Kawiecki - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerJohn Martin - Executive VP & Chief Credit OfficerDaniel Tamayo - Vice PresidentDamon Delmonte - Managing DirectorBrian Martin - Director - Banks & Thrifts Conference Call Participants Terry Mcevoy - MD & Research AnalystNathan Race - Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst Operator Thank you for sta ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, First Merchants (FRME) reported revenue of $160.32 million, up 4.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.94, compared to $0.85 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -4.52% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $167.9 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.91, the EPS surprise was +3.30%. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Stre ...

First Merchants (FRME) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.91 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.30%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $0.90 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1, delivering a surprise of 11.11%.Over the last four quarters, the company has sur ...

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Core Insights - First Merchants Corporation reported a strong start to 2025 with net income available to common stockholders of $54.9 million, an increase from $50.1 million in the same period of 2024, and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.94 from $0.85 [1][7][19] - The company emphasized its focus on organic loan growth, margin stabilization, fee income growth, expense management, and credit quality amidst market volatility [1] Financial Performance - Total assets reached $18.4 billion, with total loans amounting to $13.0 billion, reflecting a loan growth of $547.2 million or 4.4% year-over-year [2][19] - Net interest income for the quarter was $130.3 million, a decrease of $4.1 million or 3.1% from the previous quarter, but an increase of $3.2 million or 2.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024 [6][19] - Noninterest income totaled $30.0 million, down $12.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2024 but up $3.4 million from the first quarter of 2024 [7][19] Asset Quality - The Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) on loans was $192.0 million, representing 1.47% of total loans, with net charge-offs totaling $4.9 million for the quarter [5][19] - Non-performing assets to total assets increased to 0.47% from 0.43% in the prior quarter, indicating a slight deterioration in asset quality [5][21] Deposits and Capital - Total deposits decreased to $14.5 billion, down $422.6 million or 2.8% year-over-year, primarily due to the sale of Illinois branches [4][19] - The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio stood at 11.50%, reflecting a robust capital position [7][10] Efficiency and Ratios - The efficiency ratio for the quarter was 54.54%, indicating improved operational efficiency compared to previous periods [7][20] - Return on Average Assets was 1.21% and Return on Average Stockholders' Equity was 9.38%, both showing positive trends compared to the previous year [19][20]

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