First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) director granted 2,328 shares in new stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Financial Bancorp director Gary W. Warzala received a stock grant that increased his direct ownership. On May 26, 2026, he acquired 2,328 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock as a grant, award, or other acquisition valued at $31.15 per share.

After this award, Warzala directly holds 14,850 common shares. This Form 4 reflects a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, giving him additional direct exposure to the company’s stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Warzala Gary W

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,850 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,328 shares Grant valuation price: $31.15 per share Shares owned after grant: 14,850 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 2,328 shares Common Stock grant on May 26, 2026

Grant valuation price $31.15 per share Price used for the 2,328-share award

Shares owned after grant 14,850 shares Total direct holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, grant, award, or other acquisition, direct ownership

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 reflects a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase"

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.

Common Stock financial

"he acquired 2,328 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock as a grant"

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

"as a grant, award, or other acquisition valued at $31.15 per share"

direct ownership financial

"increased his direct ownership"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Warzala Gary W

(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	14,850	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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FFBC director Gary Warzala report?

Director Gary W. Warzala reported receiving a grant of 2,328 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The transaction was coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade.

How many FFBC shares did Gary Warzala acquire in this Form 4 filing?

Gary Warzala acquired 2,328 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The acquisition occurred on May 26, 2026 and was reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not as an open-market purchase on an exchange.

At what price was Gary Warzala’s FFBC stock grant valued?

The reported stock grant to Gary Warzala was valued at $31.15 per share. This price represents the transaction price used in the Form 4 for the 2,328 awarded shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock.

What are Gary Warzala’s FFBC holdings after this stock grant?

Following the grant, Gary Warzala directly holds 14,850 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. This total reflects his position after adding the 2,328-share compensation-related award reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was Gary Warzala’s FFBC transaction a market purchase or compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, meaning the shares were awarded to Gary Warzala rather than bought or sold through open-market trading.