[Form 4] First Financial Bancorp Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Form 4 highlights:

• Director Andre T. Porter purchased 412 common shares on 06/30/2025 at $24.26 per share.
• The acquisition increases his direct holdings to 14,999 shares.
• No derivative securities were involved and the filing does not reference a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
• At roughly $10,000 in value, the trade is modest relative to FFBC’s market capitalization and average daily trading volume, so immediate market impact is likely limited.
• Nonetheless, insider buying—even in small amounts—can be interpreted as a vote of confidence in future performance.

Positive

• Director increased personal stake, signalling personal confidence in FFBC shares.

Negative

• Transaction value is immaterial (≈$10k), limiting informational weight for institutional investors.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR Small insider purchase; positive signal but immaterial to valuation—overall neutral impact.

The 412-share purchase adds only about 2.8% to Mr. Porter’s position and represents less than one-tenth of one day’s typical FFBC trading volume. Such transactions rarely move the stock, yet insider buying is generally interpreted as management’s belief in undervaluation or favorable prospects. Because the size is minor and there are no accompanying strategic disclosures, I classify the filing as neutral from a market-moving perspective. Longer-term investors may view the purchase as a marginally positive sentiment indicator.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Porter Andre T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

255 E. FIFTH STREET, SUITE 2900

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

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

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

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

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	06/30/2025		A		412	A	$24.26	14,999	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:

	/s/ Maria Hinkel, POA	07/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

How many FFBC shares did Director Andre T. Porter buy?

He acquired 412 common shares.

What was the purchase price per share for FFBC on 06/30/2025?

The Form 4 lists a price of $24.26 per share.

What is Andre T. Porter’s total FFBC holding after the transaction?

His direct ownership stands at 14,999 shares.

Was the FFBC insider trade executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing does not indicate that the transaction was pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan.