MATTOON, Ill., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (“First Mid”) today announced a leadership transition as part of its long-term, board-led succession planning process. Effective July 1, 2026, Matthew K. Smith, President of the Company, will become Chief Executive Officer and President of First Mid and its subsidiary, First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A., and will be appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Joseph R. Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board.