FFBC (FFBC) chief internal auditor sells 320 shares in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ Chief Internal Auditor James R. Shank sold 320 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred at a price of $28.24 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 10,821 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock.

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 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^*

Shank James R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

255 EAST 5TH 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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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	02/27/2026		S		320	D	$28.24	10,821	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	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FFBC Chief Internal Auditor James R. Shank report?

James R. Shank reported an open-market sale of 320 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The transaction used code “S,” indicating a sale in the open market or private transaction, and reflects routine insider trading disclosure requirements.

At what price did James R. Shank sell FFBC shares on this Form 4?

He sold the shares at a price of $28.24 per share. This reported price represents the transaction value for the 320 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock sold in the open market on the reported transaction date.

How many FFBC shares did James R. Shank sell in this Form 4 filing?

He sold 320 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 categorizes this as a non-derivative transaction, reflecting a direct reduction in his common stock holdings through an open-market sale.

How many FFBC shares does James R. Shank own after this transaction?

After the sale, he directly owns 10,821 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction balance is reported as his direct beneficial ownership following the 320-share open-market sale.

What is the role of James R. Shank at First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)?

He serves as Chief Internal Auditor of First Financial Bancorp. As an officer, his equity transactions in company stock must be reported on Form 4, providing transparency into changes in his beneficial ownership position.

Was the FFBC insider transaction by James R. Shank a buy or a sell?

The transaction was a sell, coded “S” for sale in an open-market or private transaction. It reduced his holdings by 320 shares and is categorized as a non-derivative disposition of common stock.