Peterson Joseph C, Chief Commercial Officer at FIRST MERCHANTS CORP, traded $349K of FRME
This page documents an SEC Form 4 insider trading disclosure for $FRME securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 mandates that corporate officers, directors, and beneficial owners of more than 10% of a company's registered equity securities must report their personal trades within two business days of execution. Insider transactions are closely monitored by market participants because insiders possess firsthand knowledge of company operations, financial condition, and near-term prospects. The transaction details below are drawn directly from the SEC EDGAR filing database and reflect the information as reported.
Transaction Details
| Insider | Peterson Joseph C |
|---|---|
| Title | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Company | FIRST MERCHANTS CORP |
| Ticker | FRME |
| Transaction Type | Grant |
| Transaction Date | 2026-08-03 |
| Shares Traded | 8,000 |
| Price Per Share | $43.63 |
| Total Value | $349K |
| Filed Date | 2026-08-04 |
| Accession Number | 0002056794-26-000006 |
Ownership Context
| Shares Owned After Transaction | 45,482 |
|---|---|
| Ownership Type | Direct |
SEC Filing
Accession: 0002056794-26-000006
Other Insider Trades — FRME
| Insider | Title | Action | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDWICK MARK K | Chief Executive Officer, Director | traded | $916K | 2026-08-03 |
| MARTIN JOHN | Chief Credit Officer | traded | $349K | 2026-08-03 |
| Stewart Michael J | President | traded | $698K | 2026-08-03 |
| Scurlock Eva D. | Chief Risk Officer | traded | $31K | 2026-08-03 |
| Harris Steven C | Chief Human Resources Officer | traded | $131K | 2026-08-03 |
| Kawiecki Michele | Chief Financial Officer | traded | $567K | 2026-08-03 |
| FLUHLER STEPHAN | Chief Information Officer | traded | $218K | 2026-08-03 |
| Kawiecki Michele | Chief Financial Officer | traded | $126K | 2026-08-02 |
| Peterson Joseph C | Chief Commercial Officer | traded | $40K | 2026-08-02 |
| MARTIN JOHN | Chief Credit Officer | traded | $76K | 2026-08-02 |
Other Trades by Peterson Joseph C
| Ticker | Company | Action | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRME | FIRST MERCHANTS CORP | traded | $40K | 2026-08-02 |
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Data sourced from SEC Form 4 insider trading filings. Transaction details are as reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This page does not constitute financial advice. StonkWhisper presents public records — it does not verify or guarantee the accuracy of SEC filings.
Last updated: August 12, 2026 at 07:02 UTC