When finalized, the Proxy Statement-Prospectus will be submitted to First Savings' common shareholders to solicit their proxies in connection with their vote on the proposed merger. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE CORRESPONDING PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE MERGER WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CONCERNING THE PROPOSED MERGER, TOGETHER WITH ALL AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. When filed, the Proxy Statement-Prospectus and other documents relating to the proposed merger filed by First Merchants and First Savings can be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at These documents also can be obtained free of charge by accessing First Merchants website at under the tab"Investor Relations", then under the heading"Financial Information" and finally under the link"SEC Filings," or by accessing First Savings' website at under the link"Investor Relations."