First Merchants' Preferred Stock Series A Crosses Above 7.5% Yield Territory

First Merchants Corp's 7.50% Series A preferred stock (FRMEP) was yielding above 7.5% on Thursday, based on its quarterly dividend annualized to $1.8752. Shares traded as low as $24.73, highlighting yield-driven pricing rather than any new fundamental catalyst. The note is primarily a factual update on income yield and trading levels.

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First Merchants Corp's 7.50% Series A preferred stock (FRMEP) was yielding above 7.5% on Thursday, based on its quarterly dividend annualized to $1.8752. Shares traded as low as $24.73, highlighting yield-driven pricing rather than any new fundamental catalyst. The note is primarily a factual update on income yield and trading levels.