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First Merchants Corporation prices $100M fixed-to-floating note offering

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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First Merchants Corporation announced the pricing of an offering for $100 million in 6.750% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036. The notes will initially bear 6.750% interest until October 1, 2031, after which the rate will reset quarterly to a floating rate based on Three-Month Term SOFR plus 202 basis points. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as the sole book-running manager for the offering, which requires filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From manilatimes.net

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The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repurchasing its common shares. Furthermore, the notes are designed to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.

From manilatimes.net

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  • First Merchants CorporationSpeculative

    First Merchants Corporation could increase its funding base through the direct capital raise of $100 million.

  • First Merchants BankSpeculative

    First Merchants Bank might see changes in its regulatory standing due to the capital structure adjustments in its parent company.

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