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First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank holding company for First Financial Bank, an Ohio state-chartered bank founded in 1863. The FFBC news feed highlights company announcements and events related to its commercial banking, retail banking, commercial finance and wealth management activities across its Midwestern footprint and nationwide lending platforms.
News coverage for First Financial Bancorp frequently includes earnings releases and teleconference announcements, where the company reports financial results for quarterly and year-to-date periods. These releases often discuss net income, earnings per share, net interest margin, noninterest income, loan and deposit trends, asset quality metrics and capital ratios, as well as commentary from management on business performance and outlook.
Investors can also follow dividend declarations and changes to the company’s common stock dividend, as disclosed in board of directors announcements. In addition, FFBC news items describe strategic acquisitions and expansion initiatives, such as the completed acquisition of Westfield Bancorp, Inc. and Westfield Bank, FSB in Northeast Ohio and the agreed all-stock acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation in the Chicago market. These stories provide detail on transaction terms, regulatory approvals, integration plans and the expected impact on the company’s geographic presence and product capabilities.
Another recurring theme in First Financial Bancorp news is capital markets activity, including the pricing and issuance of subordinated notes intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital. Press releases outline the terms of these offerings, use of proceeds and related SEC registration documents. The company also issues news regarding regulatory approvals for bank mergers, investor presentations and recognition such as Community Reinvestment Act ratings and workplace awards.
By monitoring the FFBC news page, readers can see how First Financial Bancorp communicates developments in its commercial banking, retail banking, commercial finance and wealth management lines of business, along with its acquisition strategy and capital management actions. Regular updates provide context for the company’s operations in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and its broader commercial finance activities.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share on October 28, 2025. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2025.
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) reported third-quarter 2025 results with net income $71.9M and EPS $0.75 ($0.76 adjusted). Total revenue reached a record $234M and record noninterest income was $73.5M ($73.6M adjusted). Net interest margin was 4.02% FTE. Return on average assets was 1.54% and ROATCE was 19.11%. Capital strengthened: total capital ratio 15.32%, tier 1 common 12.91%, and tangible common equity 8.87%. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.18%. Regulatory approval obtained for the Westfield acquisition; expected close Nov 1, 2025.
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, October 23, 2025. A teleconference and webcast to discuss results is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Teleconference dial-in: 1-888-550-5723 (Access Code: 5048068). Teleconference replay: 1-800-770-2030 (Access Code: 5048068) available one hour after the call until November 7, 2025. Webcast and archived replay available via http://ir.bankatfirst.com/CorporateProfile; archived for 12 months.
First Financial Bank (NASDAQ:FFBC) has announced its strategic acquisition of BankFinancial (NASDAQ:BFIN) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $142 million. The deal will significantly expand First Financial's presence in the Chicago market, adding 18 retail locations and bringing total pro forma deposits to $2.2 billion.
Under the agreement, BankFinancial shareholders will receive 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock for each BankFinancial share. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, will be accretive to First Financial's earnings per share while maintaining tangible book value per share. All BankFinancial employees will join First Financial upon closing.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:FFBC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with earnings per diluted share of $0.73 ($0.74 adjusted). The company achieved record quarterly revenue of $226.3 million, representing a 5% year-over-year increase. Key performance metrics include a return on average assets of 1.52% and a robust net interest margin of 4.05%.
The bank demonstrated solid financial health with loan growth of 2% annualized and average deposit growth of 3% annualized. Asset quality remained stable with net charge-offs at 21 basis points. The Board approved a quarterly dividend increase to $0.25 per share, representing a 4.2% increase. Additionally, the company's pending acquisition of Westfield Bank in Northeast Ohio is progressing with regulatory approvals expected this year.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, July 24, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Investors can access the conference call via telephone at 1-888-550-5723 (toll-free) using access code 5048068. A replay will be available until August 8th, 2025. The webcast can be accessed through the company's investor relations website and will be archived for 12 months.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Westfield Bancorp in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $325 million. The deal, structured as 80% cash and 20% stock at 1.4x price-to-tangible book value, will expand FFBC's presence in Northeast Ohio, particularly in Cleveland and Akron markets.
The acquisition will increase First Financial's total assets to $20.6 billion and make it the 8th largest bank by deposit market share in Ohio. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, bringing strategic benefits including enhanced specialty lending verticals in premium finance, insurance agency, and RIA banking. Pro forma financial metrics include a TCE ratio of 7.4%, CET1 ratio of 10.9%, and projected ROA of 1.4% in 2026.
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) has announced the acquisition of Westfield Bancorp in a cash and stock transaction valued at $325 million. The deal combines Westfield's $2.2 billion in assets with First Financial's operations, creating a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution.
The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, will be paid 80% in cash ($260 million) and 20% in First Financial stock (approximately 2.75 million shares). The acquisition is projected to be 12% accretive to First Financial's earnings with a tangible book value earn-back of approximately 2.9 years. All Westfield Bank retail locations will remain open and be rebranded as First Financial Bank locations.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has announced its latest quarterly cash dividend. The company's board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per common share on April 29, 2025.
Key dividend dates:
- Payment Date: June 16, 2025
- Record Date: June 2, 2025
This announcement represents the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders through cash dividends. The declaration was made during the board's meeting in Cincinnati.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $51.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share ($0.63 adjusted). The company achieved a return on average assets of 1.13% and maintained a robust net interest margin of 3.88% on a tax-equivalent basis.
Key highlights include noninterest income of $51.1 million ($61.0 million adjusted), noninterest expenses of $128.1 million ($126.6 million adjusted, showing a 3.3% decrease), and stable loan balances. The bank reported strong asset quality with nonperforming assets decreasing to 0.32% and total capital ratio increasing to 14.90%.
Notable achievements include winning the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and receiving an "Outstanding" CRA rating. The bank maintains strong capital positions with a tangible book value per share of $14.80, representing a 4.6% increase from the previous quarter.