• First Merchants named Paul Fultz to the boards of directors of the parent company and First Merchants Bank.
• Fultz previously served as KPMG LLP’s Audit and Business Unit Professional Practice Partner, with more than 30 years advising public company boards on financial reporting, risk oversight, and governance.
• The appointment lifts the board to 13 directors, including 10 independent outside directors.
• Fultz is set to stand for election for a continuing term at the 2027 annual shareholders meeting.

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