FFBC (NASDAQ: FFBC) auditor reports tax-withholding stock dispositions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) executive James R. Shank, the Chief Internal Auditor, recorded two Form 4 transactions involving company common stock. He disposed of 692 shares and 574 shares to cover tax obligations through share withholding, rather than through open-market sales, as part of equity compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Shank James R

Role Chief Internal Auditor

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	692	$27.25	$19K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	574	$27.25	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,134 shares (Direct)

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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^*

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)
03/07/2026

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	03/07/2026		F		692	D	$27.25	15,134	D
Common Stock	03/07/2026		F		574	D	$27.25	14,560	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	03/09/2026
	** 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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FAQ

What did FFBC insider James R. Shank report on this Form 4?

James R. Shank, Chief Internal Auditor of First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), reported two dispositions of common stock. These were tax-withholding transactions tied to equity compensation, not open-market sales, and were executed to satisfy tax obligations on share-based awards.

How many FFBC shares were disposed of for tax withholding?

The Form 4 shows two tax-withholding dispositions of FFBC common stock: one for 692 shares and another for 574 shares. Both were coded as “F,” indicating payment of tax liabilities by delivering shares rather than selling in the open market.

At what price were the FFBC tax-withholding shares valued?

Both tax-withholding dispositions of FFBC common stock were valued at $27.25 per share. This price is used for the share withholding to satisfy tax obligations on equity awards, not necessarily as an indication of an open-market transaction price.

Does this FFBC Form 4 indicate open-market selling by the insider?

No, the Form 4 indicates tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market selling. The transactions are coded “F,” which means shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax liabilities arising from equity compensation, rather than being sold on the open market.

What role does James R. Shank hold at First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)?

James R. Shank is identified as Chief Internal Auditor at First Financial Bancorp (FFBC). As an officer, his equity-related transactions in company stock, including tax-withholding dispositions, must be reported on Form 4 to provide transparency to investors and regulators.