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First Merchants Corp (NASDAQ: FRME) is a leading financial services holding company headquartered in central Indiana. With over 100 banking locations spread across 27 counties in Indiana and additional branches in Illinois and Ohio, the company delivers comprehensive financial services to its customers. These services include personal banking, business banking, real estate mortgage lending, cash management services, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance.
First Merchants Corp operates through its various subsidiaries including First Merchants Bank, Lafayette Bank & Trust, and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, one of Indiana's largest wealth management companies. The company's mission centers on building deep, lifelong client relationships and providing maximum shareholder value.
As of the latest financial reports, First Merchants Corp reported strong performance metrics. For the fourth quarter of 2023, the corporation's net income available to common stockholders was $42.0 million, with total assets amounting to $18.3 billion. The company demonstrated robust loan and deposit growth, with total loans and deposits reaching $12.5 billion and $14.8 billion, respectively.
Recent achievements include significant improvements in the bank's liquidity position and a substantial increase in tangible common equity. The corporation has also launched major technology initiatives, enhancing its online and mobile banking platforms and deploying an advanced Private Wealth platform.
First Merchants Corp maintains a strong capital position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.67%, ensuring stability and growth. The company continues to focus on meeting the demands of its customer base, managing the inflationary interest rate environment, and planning for sustained growth in the future.
For more information, visit the official website at First Merchants Corp.
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