First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) director awarded 2,328 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Porter Andre T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

First Financial Bancorp director Andre T. Porter reported a compensation-related grant of 2,328 shares of Common Stock on May 26, 2026 at $31.15 per share. Following this award, he directly owns 17,327 shares of the company’s stock, indicating an increased equity stake rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Porter Andre T

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,327 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,328 shares Grant price: $31.15 per share Shares owned after: 17,327 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 2,328 shares Compensation-related grant on May 26, 2026

Grant price $31.15 per share Value used for reporting the award

Shares owned after 17,327 shares Director’s direct holdings following the grant

Acquire transactions 1 transaction Non-derivative acquisition coded A on Form 4

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, non-derivative, 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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: non-derivative"

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^*

Porter Andre T

(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)
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	17,327	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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) report for Andre T. Porter?

Andre T. Porter received a grant of 2,328 shares of First Financial Bancorp Common Stock. The award was reported as a non-derivative acquisition under transaction code A, indicating a grant or similar compensation-related issuance rather than an open-market purchase.

At what price was Andre T. Porter’s First Financial Bancorp share grant recorded?

The 2,328-share grant to Andre T. Porter was recorded at $31.15 per share. This price represents the value used for reporting the compensation award and does not indicate an open-market trade executed by the director in the market.

How many First Financial Bancorp shares does Andre T. Porter own after this grant?

After the 2,328-share grant, Andre T. Porter directly owns 17,327 shares of First Financial Bancorp Common Stock. This total reflects his direct holdings following the reported transaction and shows an increased equity position in the company.

Was Andre T. Porter’s FFBC transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not a market purchase. It is coded A on Form 4, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, meaning the shares were awarded to the director rather than bought on the open market.

Does Andre T. Porter’s Form 4 for FFBC show any stock sales or disposals?

The Form 4 shows no stock sales or disposals for Andre T. Porter. It reports only one non-derivative acquisition transaction, a grant of 2,328 shares, with no corresponding sale, gift, tax withholding, or restructuring entries disclosed.