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First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) filings document the regulatory record of an Ohio bank holding company whose common stock is registered on Nasdaq. The company’s 8-K reports cover operating results and financial condition, earnings releases, conference-call materials, Regulation FD investor presentations, share repurchase authorization, and other material events tied to bank capital and corporate communications.
Proxy filings describe annual shareholder meeting matters, including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation votes, and equity plan approvals. Capital-structure filings and related 8-K disclosures document registered debt offerings, subordinated note terms, underwriting agreements, use of proceeds, common-stock registration details, and governance matters relevant to a regional banking issuer.
Vanguard Portfolio Management reported beneficial ownership of 6,322,876 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock, representing 6.04% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power of 61,607 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,322,876 shares. The disclosure states these holdings reflect securities managed by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and certain Vanguard affiliates, including securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts.
First Financial Bancorp Chief Financial Officer James M. Anderson reported a bona fide gift of 275 shares of Common Stock. The gift carried a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a non-market, no‑consideration transfer rather than an open-market sale.
After the gift, Anderson directly holds 122,800 shares of First Financial Bancorp Common Stock. He also reports indirect holdings of 20,563.4069 shares through a 401‑K plan, plus 828 shares as UTMA custodian for his son and 566 shares as UTMA custodian for his daughter.
First Financial Bancorp. reported solid first quarter 2026 results and launched a new share repurchase program. Net income was $74.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, with adjusted earnings of $80.5 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, and record adjusted revenue of $265.3 million.
Profitability remained strong, with return on average assets of 1.34% (1.45% adjusted) and return on average tangible common equity of 17.78% (19.22% adjusted). The net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis was 3.99%, supported by lower funding costs. Loans ended at $13.5 billion and deposits at $17.9 billion as of March 31, 2026, aided by the BankFinancial acquisition. Asset quality metrics were stable, with annualized net charge-offs at 0.35% of average loans and nonperforming assets at 0.44% of total assets. Capital ratios stayed robust, including a total capital ratio of 15.71% and common equity tier 1 of 12.23%. The board authorized a new repurchase plan for up to 5,000,000 shares, about 4.8% of shares outstanding.
First Financial Bancorp. is asking shareholders to vote at a fully virtual annual meeting on May 26, 2026. Investors will elect ten directors, ratify Crowe LLP as independent auditor for 2026, approve the new 2026 Stock Plan, and cast an advisory vote on executive compensation.
The 2026 Stock Plan would authorize 3,850,000 common shares, representing about 3.7% of shares outstanding as of the March 27, 2026 record date, and would replace the 2020 plan for new awards. As of that date, 104,922,249 common shares were outstanding and 659,981 shares remained available under the 2020 plan.
The board highlights strong governance, with 9 of 10 director nominees independent, average nominee tenure of 8.9 years, and separate chair, CEO and lead independent director roles. The proxy also notes 2025 achievements including acquisitions, record revenue and noninterest income, and an "Outstanding" Community Reinvestment Act rating.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) President & CEO Archie M. Brown reported a bona fide gift of 12,000 shares of Common Stock. The gift carried no sale price and reduced his directly held position to 253,758 shares. He also reports indirect ownership of 50,594.3537 shares through a 401k account.
First Financial Bancorp director Maribeth S. Rahe received a grant of 560 shares of Common Stock at $27.88 per share. The award is classified as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase and increases her directly held stake to 69,088 shares.
First Financial Bancorp director Arvia Anne L reported an acquisition of 560 shares of Common Stock, recorded as a grant or award at $27.88 per share. Following this compensation-related award, the director directly holds 10,735 shares of the company’s stock.
The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 14 on Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The filing states beneficial ownership is 0 shares, representing 0% of the class and lists an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 that disaggregated reporting among Vanguard subsidiaries. The form is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/26/2026.
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP (FFBC) Chief Financial Officer James M. Anderson filed an amended insider report to correct a prior tax-related share disposition. The filing clarifies that 3,852 shares of common stock were withheld at $27.25 per share to cover tax obligations, rather than 3,989 shares previously reported.
After this correction, Anderson directly holds 123,075 shares of common stock. He also has indirect holdings of 566 shares as UTMA custodian for his daughter, 828 shares as UTMA custodian for his son, and 20,563.4069 shares through a 401(k) plan. The transaction is a tax-withholding adjustment, not an open-market trade.