Director at First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) receives 560-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Financial Bancorp director Arvia Anne L reported an acquisition of 560 shares of Common Stock, recorded as a grant or award at $27.88 per share. Following this compensation-related award, the director directly holds 10,735 shares of the company’s stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Arvia Anne L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	560	$27.88	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,735 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 560 shares Grant price: $27.88 per share Shares owned after: 10,735 shares

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Shares granted 560 shares Common Stock grant reported on Form 4

Grant price $27.88 per share Reported transaction price for the 560-share award

Shares owned after 10,735 shares Total direct holdings following the grant

Key Terms

Common Stock, Form 4, grant/award acquisition, non-derivative

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Arvia Anne L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

255 E. FIFTH STREET

SUITE 2900

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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)

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	03/31/2026		A		560	A	$27.88	10,735	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	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did director Arvia Anne L report in this Form 4 for FFBC?

Director Arvia Anne L reported receiving 560 shares of First Financial Bancorp Common Stock as a grant or award at $27.88 per share. After this transaction, her direct holdings increased to 10,735 shares of FFBC stock.

Was the FFBC Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The FFBC Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The transaction used code A, indicating shares were granted as part of compensation or similar arrangements rather than bought on the open market.

How many FFBC shares does Arvia Anne L hold after the reported grant?

After the reported grant, Arvia Anne L directly holds 10,735 shares of First Financial Bancorp Common Stock. This figure, disclosed in the filing, reflects her total direct ownership immediately following the 560-share award.

What price per share is associated with the FFBC stock grant to Arvia Anne L?

The Form 4 lists a transaction price of $27.88 per share for the 560-share grant to Arvia Anne L. This price is the value used for reporting the award in the filing, not necessarily a market trade price.

Does the FFBC Form 4 for Arvia Anne L involve any derivative securities?

The FFBC Form 4 for Arvia Anne L shows no derivative transactions. The derivative summary is empty, and the only reported activity is a non-derivative Common Stock grant of 560 shares, increasing her direct holdings to 10,735 shares.