State Street reports 5.3% stake in First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Financial Bancorp ownership update: State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5,525,153 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock, representing 5.3% of the class as reported on this Schedule 13G. The filing shows shared voting power of 714,231 and shared dispositive power of 5,525,153.

The filing lists affiliated investment-manager entities (SSGA Funds Management, State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Global Advisors Limited, State Street Global Advisors Trust Company, State Street Global Advisors, Ltd.) in Item 7. The signature on the form is by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 5,525,153 shares Percent of class: 5.3% Shared voting power: 714,231 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 5,525,153 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Item 4

Percent of class 5.3% Percent of class reported in Item 4

Shared voting power 714,231 shares Shared power to vote reported in Item 4(ii)

Shared dispositive power 5,525,153 shares Shared power to dispose reported in Item 4(iv)

CUSIP 320209109 Security identifier listed with the common stock

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, CUSIP

4 terms

beneficially owned regulatory

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 5525153.00"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared dispositive power regulatory

"(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,525,153"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"form_type: SCHEDULE 13G"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

CUSIP regulatory

"CUSIP Number(s): 320209109"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

320209109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 320209109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 714,231.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 5,525,153.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,525,153.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 2900, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45202
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 320209109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 5525153.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 714,231
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,525,153
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	05/12/2026

FAQ

What stake does State Street hold in First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5,525,153 shares, equal to 5.3% of First Financial Bancorp common stock. The figures are presented in Item 4 of the Schedule 13G filing and tied to the CUSIP 320209109.

How much voting power does State Street report for FFBC?

The filing shows shared voting power of 714,231 shares and no sole voting power. These voting numbers appear under Item 4 and the per-power breakdown on the Schedule 13G reporting page.

Which State Street entities are named in the Schedule 13G for FFBC?

Item 7 identifies affiliated managers: SSGA Funds Management, Inc.; State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited; State Street Global Advisors Limited; State Street Global Advisors Trust Company; State Street Global Advisors, Ltd. These are listed as the subsidiaries involved.

When and who signed the Schedule 13G for FFBC?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Elizabeth Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, with an execution date shown as 05/12/2026 on the filing signature block.

What CUSIP and class are reported on the Schedule 13G for FFBC?

The filing identifies the security as Common Stock with CUSIP 320209109. This appears in Item 2(d)/(e) where the class and CUSIP are listed.