4/A: FFBC CEO Amends Stock Sale Price to $26.87

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Insider Transaction Amendment 29 December 2025 9:26 AM

📋All filings for First Financial Bancorp /OH/

First Financial Bancorp's President & CEO, Archie M. Brown, filed an amended Form 4 to correct the sale price of 11,500 common shares sold on December 16, 2025.

Summary

Archie M. Brown, President & CEO and Director of First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), filed an amended Form 4.
The amendment corrects the sale price of 11,500 shares of common stock disposed of on December 16, 2025.
The correct sale price for the transaction is $26.87 per share, amending the previously reported price of $26.8.
Following the transaction, Archie M. Brown directly beneficially owns 229,391 shares of common stock.
Additionally, 50,594.4607 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through a 401k plan.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly negative due to the insider sale by the CEO, which can be interpreted as a lack of confidence. However, the amendment itself is a neutral act of compliance and transparency, preventing a lower score.

Positives

The filing demonstrates transparency and adherence to SEC reporting requirements by correcting a previously reported detail.

Negatives

The sale of 11,500 common shares by the President & CEO could be perceived as a negative signal by investors, indicating a lack of confidence or a desire to diversify holdings.

Risks

Potential negative market perception due to insider selling by a key executive, which could influence investor sentiment regarding the company's future prospects.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Management Comments

The Power of Attorney document states that the attorneys-in-fact are not assuming the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Industry Context

Insider transactions, such as stock sales by executives, are common across all industries. While this filing corrects a detail, the underlying transaction reflects an executive's decision regarding their personal holdings in a financial institution.

Comparison to Industry Standards

This filing is a standard amendment to an insider transaction report (Form 4/A), which is a routine compliance activity for public company executives across all sectors, including the financial industry.
The correction of a minor detail in the sale price demonstrates adherence to regulatory precision, which is a standard expectation for corporate governance in publicly traded companies.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Power of Attorney	Archie M. Brown granted a Power of Attorney to Maria Hinkel and Terri J. Ziepfel to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf, ensuring compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.	10/30/2020	Enhances efficiency and ensures timely compliance with SEC reporting requirements for insider transactions, reflecting sound corporate governance practices for executive filings.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may interpret the CEO's stock sale as a signal about the company's future performance, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of the stock.

Next Steps

No specific future actions or milestones are mentioned in this amendment filing.

Key Dates

Date	Description
10/30/2020	Power of Attorney granted by Archie M. Brown to Maria Hinkel and Terri J. Ziepfel for Section 16 filings.
12/16/2025	Date of the common stock disposition transaction by Archie M. Brown.
12/17/2025	Date the original Form 4 was filed.
12/29/2025	Date the amended Form 4/A was signed by Maria Hinkel, POA.

Recommendation

hold

While insider selling by a CEO can be a negative signal, this filing is an amendment to correct a minor detail of a past transaction, not a new transaction or a significant change in the company's fundamentals. A single insider sale, without further context on the executive's personal financial planning or the company's broader performance, typically warrants a 'hold' recommendation. Investors should monitor future insider activity and company performance for more definitive signals.

Keywords

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP, FFBC, Archie M. Brown, Insider Trading, Form 4/A, Stock Sale, CEO, Director, Beneficial Ownership, Amendment

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