UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING TO BE HELD ON 4/29/08
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FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
200 EAST JACKSON STREET
MUNCIE, IN 47305
FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
Vote In Person
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the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for
meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote
these shares.
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Meeting Location
The Annual Meeting for holders as of 2/15/08
is to be held on 4/29/08 at 3:30 p.m.
at: Horizon Convention Center
401 South High Street
Muncie, IN 47305
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For meeting directions
Please call: 800-262-4261
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Voting Items
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE
"FOR" ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees
01) Thomas B. Clark 04) William L. Hoy
02) Roderick English 05) Jean L. Wojtowicz
03) Jo Ann M. Gora
2. Proposal to approve the First Merchants Corporation Equity Compensation
Plan for Non-Employee Directors
3. Proposal to ratify the appointment of the firm of BKD, LLP as the
independent auditor for 2008.
4. In their discretion, on such other matters as may properly come before the
meeting, provided the Corporation did not have notice of such matter on or
before January 29, 2008.
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