First Foundation Stock Price, News & Analysis

FirstSun Capital Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSUN) and First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) agreed to an all-stock merger to create a combined regional bank with approximately $17 billion in total assets and a pro forma $6.8 billion in AUM. The deal exchange ratio is 0.16083 FirstSun shares per First Foundation share; aggregate transaction value is estimated at $785 million including $17.5 million cash to warrant holders. FirstSun shareholders will own 59.5% and First Foundation shareholders 40.5% of the combined company.

Management projects ~1.45% ROAA, ~13.3% ROATCE, a 20% fee income share of revenue, >30% estimated 2027 EPS accretion, and a 3.3-year earn-back on tangible book dilution. Closing is expected early Q2 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

First Foundation Inc (NYSE: FFWM) appointed Parham Medhat as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer of First Foundation Bank effective October 20, 2025. Mr. Medhat will lead enterprise operations, technology, and delivery infrastructure to support scalability, efficiency, and strategic growth objectives.

He brings more than 20 years of financial‑services operational and technology leadership, most recently as EVP and COO at Nano Banc, and prior senior roles at Luther Burbank Savings, CTBC Bank USA, and Opus Bank. His background includes systems integration, operational realignments, treasury and deposit operations, and regulatory initiatives. Mr. Medhat holds an MA in Technology‑Based Education and a BA in Cognitive Science.

First Foundation (NYSE: FFWM) appointed Dean R. Glassberg as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer of First Foundation Bank, effective October 14, 2025. Mr. Glassberg will lead credit strategy, risk governance, underwriting standards, portfolio monitoring, and credit operations while partnering with senior leadership to support disciplined growth.

He brings more than 25 years of commercial banking and credit leadership, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Executive Credit Officer at Veritex Community Bank where he managed a team of 40 professionals and helped accelerate underwriting speed by 40%. He previously held senior credit and integration roles at First Midwest Bank and holds an M.B.A. from Kellogg and a B.S. in Accounting from DePaul.

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, October 30, 2025. The earnings results will be released before market opens, followed by a discussion at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

CEO Thomas C. Shafer will lead the discussion of financial results and provide updates on recent activities. The earnings report and presentation will be available on First Foundation's investor relations website. Participants can join via webcast or telephone, with a Q&A session available for call participants.

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has appointed Stuart Bernstein as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of First Foundation Bank, effective August 11, 2025. Bernstein, who brings over 25 years of leadership experience, will oversee the bank's consumer services, business banking, and private client strategy.

Most recently, Bernstein served as Head of Branch and Private Client at Santander Bank, where he managed a 500-branch network across eight states, overseeing $40 billion in deposits and $15 billion in client assets. His prior experience includes executive roles at MUFG Union Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.

First Foundation Bank (NYSE:FFWM) has announced its 2025 Supporting Our Communities Grant Awards, allocating $160,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across fourteen counties in five states: California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.

The grants, selected through an employee-driven process, support organizations focused on affordable housing, financial literacy, small business development, and food security. CEO Thomas C. Shafer emphasized that these partnerships extend beyond philanthropy, focusing on meaningful community connections and measurable local impact.

The initiative aligns with First Foundation Bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) priorities and reflects the company's strategy of supporting causes that resonate with their employees through volunteer service, board membership, or direct involvement.

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM), a financial services company operating through its subsidiaries First Foundation Advisors (FFA) and First Foundation Bank (FFB), has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The company will host an earnings conference call on July 31, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET.

CEO Thomas C. Shafer and CFO Jamie Britton will lead the discussion of the company's financial performance and provide business updates. Investors can access the detailed earnings report and presentation through the company's investor relations website.

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT. The financial services company will release its Q2 2025 earnings results before market opening on the same day.

CEO Thomas C. Shafer will lead the discussion of financial results, performance updates, and recent activities. The earnings report and presentation will be available through Business Wire and the company's investor relations website. Participants can join via webcast or telephone, with a replay option available for those unable to attend live.

First Foundation (NYSE: FFWM) announced its financial results for Q1 2025 on April 30, 2025. The company, which operates through two main subsidiaries - First Foundation Advisors (FFA) and First Foundation Bank (FFB), will host an earnings discussion led by CEO Thomas C. Shafer and CFO Jamie Britton.

The earnings presentation will take place at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET and will be accessible through a live webcast. Interested participants can join the Q&A session by dialing the toll-free number 800-715-9871 with conference ID 2340475. The complete earnings report and investor presentation are available on the company's investor relations website.