First Financial officer granted 15,272 shares

Chief Commercial Banking Officer Matthew Reckman received a 15,272-share restricted stock award in an amended Form 4 correcting prior reports.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (symbol: FFBC) is the issuer of record for a Form 4/A filing submitted to the SEC. Reckman Matthew David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) reported that Chief Comm. Banking Officer Matthew David Reckman received a grant of 15,272 shares of restricted common stock on September 14, 2026, at no cash price. The award is subject to a three-year cliff vesting period, and Mr. Reckman now directly holds 47,470 shares. The filing is an amendment that corrects and reconciles two earlier Form 4 reports relating to this same award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 15,272 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Reckman Matthew David

Role Chief Comm. Banking Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	15,272	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 47,470 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. On September 14, 2026, Mr. Reckman was awarded 15,272 shares of restricted stock subject to a three-year cliff vesting period. This amendment corrects and reconciles two Form 4 filings made on September 16, 2026 regarding this award to Mr. Reckman.

Key Figures

Restricted stock awarded: 15,272 shares Price per share for award: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 47,470 shares +2 more

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Restricted stock awarded 15,272 shares Grant to Chief Comm. Banking Officer on September 14, 2026

Price per share for award $0.00 per share Reported grant price for 15,272 restricted shares

Shares owned after transaction 47,470 shares Direct holdings of Matthew David Reckman following the award

Vesting period 3 years Three-year cliff vesting for the 15,272 restricted shares

Transaction date September 14, 2026 Date the restricted stock award was granted

Key Terms

restricted stock, three-year cliff vesting period, Form 4

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restricted stock financial

"was awarded 15,272 shares of restricted stock subject to a three-year"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

three-year cliff vesting period financial

"subject to a three-year cliff vesting period."

Form 4 regulatory

"corrects and reconciles two Form 4 filings made on September 16, 2026"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did FFBC report for Matthew David Reckman in this amended Form 4?

The company reported that 15,272 shares of restricted common stock were awarded to Chief Comm. Banking Officer Matthew David Reckman on September 14, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 47,470 shares.

Was the FFBC restricted stock grant to Matthew Reckman a market purchase or at a cash price?

No market purchase occurred. The filing shows an award of 15,272 restricted shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related grant rather than a cash transaction.

What are the vesting terms of the 15,272-share restricted stock award at FFBC?

The award consists of 15,272 shares of restricted stock that are subject to a three-year cliff vesting period, meaning the shares vest in full after three years rather than in installments.

How many FFBC shares does Matthew Reckman hold after this restricted stock award?

After the reported award, Chief Comm. Banking Officer Matthew Reckman directly holds 47,470 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock, according to the Form 4/A.

Why was this FFBC Form 4 filed as an amendment (Form 4/A)?

The footnote states that this amendment corrects and reconciles two Form 4 filings made on September 16, 2026 regarding the same 15,272-share restricted stock award to Matthew Reckman.

Was the FFBC restricted stock grant to Matthew Reckman made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The document-level indicator is false, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this 15,272-share restricted stock award.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Reckman Matthew David

(Last) (First) (Middle)

255 E. FIFTH STREET

SUITE 800

(Street)

CINCINNATI OHIO 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ [ FFBC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Comm. Banking Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2026

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/14/2026		A		15,272(1)	A	$0	47,470	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On September 14, 2026, Mr. Reckman was awarded 15,272 shares of restricted stock subject to a three-year cliff vesting period. This amendment corrects and reconciles two Form 4 filings made on September 16, 2026 regarding this award to Mr. Reckman.

	/s/ Maria Hinkel, POA	09/16/2026
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