Can additional amounts be contributed to the plan to purchase shares?
Yes. The Plan permits the purchase of additional shares through voluntary cash contributions. Voluntary contributions may not be less than $25.00 nor more than $5,000.00 in any quarter and may only be made during a time period commencing 25 days prior to the payable date of a declared FirstMerit Corporation cash dividend and ending 4 business days prior to the payable date. Voluntary contributions will be invested concurrently with the investment of dividends. Contributions received at any time other than during the specified periods will be returned to the contributor. No interest shall be paid on any voluntary cash contribution.
