First Merchants Receives Final Regulatory Approvals for First Savings Merger

Reuters
2026.01.16 14:08
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First Merchants Corporation has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its merger with First Savings Financial Group, Inc. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago issued a non-objection regarding the merger waiver request. Prior approvals were obtained from the FDIC and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies' boards and First Savings shareholders have approved the transaction, which is expected to be effective on February 1, 2026, pending customary closing conditions.