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First Financial (FFBC) CFO trims stake with 4,263-share sale

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First Financial Bancorp Chief Financial Officer James M. Anderson reported an open-market sale of 4,263 shares of common stock at $30.00 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 118,537 shares of common stock. Indirect holdings include 20,563.4069 shares through a 401(k), 828 shares as UTMA custodian for his son, and 566 shares as UTMA custodian for his daughter.

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Insider ANDERSON JAMES M
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 4,263 shs ($128K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 4,263 $30.00 $128K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 118,537 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 566 shares (Indirect, As UTMA Custodian for Daughter)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 4,263 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Sale price $30.00 per share Price for 4,263 shares of common stock
Direct holdings after sale 118,537 shares Common stock held directly by CFO after transaction
401(k) indirect holdings 20,563.4069 shares Common stock held indirectly via 401(k)
UTMA son holdings 828 shares Indirect common stock as UTMA custodian for son
UTMA daughter holdings 566 shares Indirect common stock as UTMA custodian for daughter
Open-market sale financial
"reported an open-market sale of 4,263 shares of common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"reported an open-market sale of 4,263 shares of 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.
401-K financial
"Indirect holdings include 20,563.4069 shares through a 401(k)"
UTMA Custodian financial
"828 shares as UTMA custodian for his son, and 566 shares as UTMA custodian"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
ANDERSON JAMES M
(Last)(First)(Middle)
255 EAST 5TH 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/29/2026S4,263D$30118,537D
Common Stock566IAs UTMA Custodian for Daughter
Common Stock828IAs UTMA Custodian for Son
Common Stock20,563.4069IBy 401-K
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Maria Hinkel, POA04/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did FFBC’s CFO report on this Form 4?

First Financial Bancorp’s CFO, James M. Anderson, reported an open-market sale of 4,263 shares of common stock at $30.00 per share. The filing also updates his direct and indirect share holdings following this transaction.

How many FFBC shares does the CFO hold after the reported sale?

After the reported sale, CFO James M. Anderson directly holds 118,537 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 also lists additional indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan and UTMA custodial accounts for his son and daughter.

What price did the FFBC CFO receive per share in the open-market sale?

The CFO’s open-market sale of First Financial Bancorp common stock was executed at $30.00 per share. This per-share price applies to the 4,263 shares sold, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction details.

What indirect FFBC holdings are reported for the CFO on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports indirect holdings of 20,563.4069 shares through a 401(k), 828 shares as UTMA custodian for his son, and 566 shares as UTMA custodian for his daughter, all in First Financial Bancorp common stock.

Does the FFBC Form 4 show any derivative securities for the CFO?

The Form 4 derivative summary for CFO James M. Anderson is empty, indicating no derivative securities transactions were reported. All disclosed positions relate to common stock, covering both direct and indirect holdings as of the reported date.