State Street Discloses 4,496,124-Share Position in First Financial Bancorp

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 4,496,124 shares of First Financial Bancorp common stock, representing 4.7% of the outstanding class. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power and discloses shared voting power over 640,121 shares and shared dispositive power over 4,496,124 shares.

The statement identifies multiple State Street affiliates acting in investment-adviser capacities, including SSGA Funds Management and several State Street Global Advisors entities. A certification states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. The reporting person is classified as HC (holding company).

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A 4.7% institutional stake is disclosure-worthy but below the 5% control threshold, indicating passive investment exposure.

The filing documents that State Street beneficially owns 4,496,124 shares (4.7%) of First Financial Bancorp, with shared voting power of 640,121 shares and shared dispositive power over the full holding. The schedule lists several SSGA affiliates as holders in an adviser capacity, signalling that these holdings are managed relationships rather than a single direct holder. The certification that the position is held in the ordinary course and not to influence control supports a neutral market-impact interpretation.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing reflects a passive, non-control position by a holding-company reporting person with limited shared voting authority.

The report classifies the filer as a holding company and identifies State Street affiliates that act as investment advisers for the reported securities. Shared voting power is limited to 640,121 shares while dispositive power covers the full 4,496,124-share holding. The clear certification that the stake is not intended to affect control means there is no immediate governance or control implication disclosed in this filing.

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)

06/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 640,121.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,496,124.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,496,124.00

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)

4.7 %

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 No.: 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: 4496124.00
(b)	Percent of class: 4.7 %
(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: 640,121
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,496,124
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (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:	08/08/2025

FAQ

Who filed the Schedule 13G for FFBC?

The filing was made by State Street Corporation.

How many First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) shares does State Street report owning?

State Street reports beneficial ownership of 4,496,124 shares.

What percentage of FFBC does the reported stake represent?

The holding represents 4.7% of the outstanding class.

What voting and dispositive powers does State Street report for FFBC shares?

State Street reports 0 sole voting power, 640,121 shared voting power, 0 sole dispositive power, and 4,496,124 shared dispositive power.

Are the holdings reported as passive or intended to influence control of FFBC?

The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and are not held to change or influence control of the issuer.

Which State Street affiliates are identified as holding the securities?

Named affiliates include SSGA Funds Management, State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Global Advisors Limited, and other SSGA entities acting as investment advisers.