First Financial Bancorp /OH/

Market Movers (8-K)

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First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has announced its intent to acquire Finward Bancorp (FNWD) in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $208 million, aiming to bolster its presence in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana markets.
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First Financial Bancorp announced its agreement to acquire Finward Bancorp in an all-stock transaction, expanding its presence in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana markets.
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First Financial Bancorp shareholders approved the 2026 Stock Plan and re-elected all ten director nominees at the annual meeting.
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First Financial Bancorp reports strong Q1 2026 results, highlighted by the successful integration of BankFinancial and continued profitability.
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First Financial Bancorp announced strong first quarter 2026 results, including record revenue and a new 5 million share repurchase authorization.
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First Financial Bancorp reported record adjusted quarterly earnings for Q4 2025, driven by robust net interest margin and strong noninterest income, alongside strategic acquisitions.
Capital raise
Better than expected

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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First Financial Bancorp reports strong Q1 2026 growth driven by recent acquisitions and increased net interest income.
Better than expected
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First Financial Bancorp. reported increased net income and diluted EPS for Q3 2025, alongside strategic acquisitions and robust capital ratios.
Better than expected
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First Financial Bancorp reports strong second-quarter 2025 results, driven by increased net interest income and noninterest income, alongside strategic acquisition progress.
Better than expected
Capital raise
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First Financial Bancorp reports a net income of $51.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per diluted common share at $0.54.
Worse than expected
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First Financial Bancorp's third quarter 2024 net income decreased to $52.5 million, compared to $60.8 million in the previous quarter, impacted by investment losses and lower foreign exchange income.
Worse than expected
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First Financial Bancorp's Q2 2024 results show increased loan balances and net interest income, but also a decrease in net interest margin and higher expenses.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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First Financial Bancorp's 2024 10-K filing reveals a decrease in net income despite growth in loans and deposits, highlighting challenges in net interest margin and increased expenses.
Worse than expected
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First Financial Bancorp's 2023 10-K filing reveals a year of significant growth in net income and strategic business expansion, alongside detailed financial and operational insights.
Worse than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Scott T Crawley, Controller & Prin Actg Officer of First Financial Bancorp /Oh/, sold 2,700 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026 for $34.16 per share.
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James M Anderson, Chief Financial Officer of First Financial Bancorp /Oh/, sold 4,000 shares of common stock on July 31, 2026 for $33.73 per share.
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First Financial Bancorp announced its agreement to acquire Finward Bancorp in an all-stock transaction, expanding its presence in Indiana and Illinois.
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Director Maribeth S. Rahe of First Financial Bancorp. reported the acquisition of 468 common shares on June 30, 2026.
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Director Andre T. Porter of First Financial Bancorp. acquired 160 shares of common stock on June 30, 2026, at a price of $33.83 per share.
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Director Thomas O'Brien of First Financial Bancorp has acquired 80 shares of common stock through a purchase transaction.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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First Financial Bancorp. has issued its proxy statement detailing the agenda for its upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 26, 2026, including director elections and executive compensation.
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First Financial Bancorp's annual meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2025, where shareholders will vote on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
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First Financial Bancorp will hold its annual shareholder meeting virtually on May 27, 2025, to vote on the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and executive compensation.
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First Financial Bancorp's annual meeting will take place virtually on May 28, 2024, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
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First Financial Bancorp will hold its annual shareholder meeting virtually on May 28, 2024, to vote on the election of directors, ratification of the independent auditor, and executive compensation.

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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State Street Corporation has reported beneficial ownership of 5,525,153 shares, representing 5.3% of the outstanding common stock of First Financial Bancorp.
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Vanguard Capital Management has filed a Schedule 13G reporting a 5.03% beneficial ownership stake in First Financial Bancorp.
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Vanguard Portfolio Management has reported beneficial ownership of 6,322,876 shares, representing 6.04% of the outstanding common stock of First Financial Bancorp.
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The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 0% beneficial ownership in First Financial Bancorp following an internal realignment.
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Macquarie Group and its affiliates have reported a complete divestment of their beneficial ownership in First Financial Bancorp, holding 0% of common shares as of December 31, 2025.
Worse than expected
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Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries have reported a beneficial ownership of 6.08% in First Financial Bancorp, totaling 5,822,882 common shares.