Director Maribeth Rahe (FFBC) receives 468-share stock award at $33.83

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ director Maribeth S. Rahe received a grant of 468 shares of Common Stock. The shares were awarded on June 30, 2026 at a value of $33.83 per share, described as a “grant, award, or other acquisition.”

After this non-derivative award, Rahe directly owns 71,884 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock, reflecting a routine compensation-related increase in her equity holdings rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rahe Maribeth S

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	468	$33.83	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,884 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 468 shares Grant value per share: $33.83 per share Shares owned after transaction: 71,884 shares

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Shares granted 468 shares Common Stock grant on June 30, 2026

Grant value per share $33.83 per share Value used for reported stock award

Shares owned after transaction 71,884 shares Direct holdings after June 30, 2026 award

Key Terms

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

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Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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)"

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Available on EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 11:22 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 11:21 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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)
06/30/2026

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	06/30/2026		A		468	A	$33.83	71,884	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	07/02/2026
	** 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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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Director Maribeth S. Rahe reported receiving a grant of 468 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The award increased her directly held position and is categorized as a “grant, award, or other acquisition,” not an open-market purchase or sale.

At what price was the 468-share award to FFBC director Rahe valued?

The 468-share award to director Rahe was valued at $33.83 per share. This per-share value is disclosed in the Form 4 and is used to report the transaction value, even though the award was not an open-market trade.

How many FFBC shares does Maribeth S. Rahe own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Maribeth S. Rahe directly owns 71,884 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. This total reflects her position after adding the 468 awarded shares disclosed in the transaction.

Was the FFBC director’s June 30, 2026 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The June 30, 2026 transaction for FFBC director Rahe is reported as a grant or award, coded “A.” It is classified as a “grant, award, or other acquisition,” rather than a discretionary open-market purchase of shares.

Does the Form 4 for FFBC show any stock sales by director Rahe?

The Form 4 data show no stock sales by director Rahe in this filing. It reports only one acquisition transaction, a grant of 468 common shares, with no dispositions or derivative exercises disclosed.