FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) director receives 2,328-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rahe Maribeth S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP director Maribeth S. Rahe received a grant of 2,328 shares of Common Stock, valued at $31.15 per share. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase. After the grant, she directly holds 71,416 shares of the company’s stock, so the award is modest relative to her overall position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rahe Maribeth S

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,328	$31.15	$73K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,416 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,328 shares Grant price: $31.15 per share Post-transaction holdings: 71,416 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 2,328 shares Common Stock grant to director Maribeth S. Rahe

Grant price $31.15 per share Value used for the Common Stock award

Post-transaction holdings 71,416 shares Direct ownership after the grant

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

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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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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^*

Rahe Maribeth S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

255 EAST 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)
05/26/2026

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	05/26/2026		A		2,328	A	$31.15	71,416	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	05/28/2026
	** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FFBC director Maribeth S. Rahe report?

Maribeth S. Rahe reported receiving 2,328 shares of FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP Common Stock. The shares were granted as a compensation-related award, not bought on the open market, and increase her direct ownership stake in the company.

At what price were the FFBC shares granted to director Maribeth S. Rahe?

The 2,328 Common Stock shares were granted at $31.15 per share. This price reflects the value used for the stock award, which is recorded as a grant rather than an open-market purchase transaction.

How many FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP shares does Maribeth S. Rahe hold after this Form 4 grant?

Following the 2,328-share grant, Maribeth S. Rahe holds 71,416 shares of FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP Common Stock. These shares are reported as directly owned, indicating a meaningful ongoing equity stake in the company.

Was the FFBC Form 4 filing for Maribeth S. Rahe a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 reflects a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market stock purchase. The transaction code "A" and description "Grant, award, or other acquisition" identify it as compensation-related rather than a discretionary buy.

Does the Maribeth S. Rahe Form 4 for FFBC indicate any stock sales?

The Form 4 shows no stock sales for Maribeth S. Rahe. It reports only an acquisition of 2,328 shares through a grant, leaving her with 71,416 directly owned shares and no dispositions in this particular filing.