On January 22, 2013, FirstMerit Corporation (the "Corporation") announced earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release and certain financial information for these periods is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein. A supplemental information package to be reviewed on the Corporation's earnings call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933.

Exhibit Number Description

99.1        Press Release, dated January 22, 2013.
99.2        Supplemental Information Package for earnings release conference
call.