FirstSun (FSUN) wins Federal Reserve approval, merger expected to close April 1, 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FirstSun Capital Bancorp announced that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve granted regulatory approval to complete the proposed merger of First Foundation into FirstSun. The companies said they have now received all necessary bank regulatory approvals and expect to close the merger on April 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.

The filing states the approval follows prior OCC and stockholder approvals and incorporates a joint press release as Exhibit 99.1. The report points readers to the Form S-4 registration statement and the joint proxy/prospectus for transaction details and cautions that closing timing is conditioned on remaining closing conditions.

Insights

M&A Counsel

Regulatory milestone cleared; closing remains conditionally timed.

The Federal Reserve approval on March 12, 2026 is a key regulatory milestone permitting the merger to proceed toward closing on April 1, 2026 if remaining customary closing conditions are satisfied or waived. The filing explicitly states that OCC and stockholder approvals were previously obtained.

Remaining legal risks include satisfaction of closing conditions and potential termination rights; any litigation or unmet conditions could delay or prevent closing. Subsequent filings and the joint proxy/prospectus contain the operative merger terms and should be consulted for definitive legal and structural details.

Corporate Finance Advisor

Transaction moves to late-stage execution after full bank regulatory sign-off.

The report confirms receipt of all necessary bank regulatory approvals and an expected closing date of April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. It references an effective Form S-4 and supplemental proxy materials for the issued shares and consideration mechanics.

Cash‑flow treatment and exchange ratios are detailed in the registration statement and proxy/prospectus; the filing does not restate those economics here. Monitor the closing for any announced waivers or condition satisfaction in subsequent filings.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026

FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-42175 (Commission File Number) 81-4552413 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1400 16th Street, Suite 250

Denver, Colorado 80202

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(303) 831-6704

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange  on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 Par Value		FSUN		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17CFR § 230.405) or 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On March 12, 2026, FirstSun Capital Bancorp (“FirstSun”) and First Foundation Inc. (“First Foundation”) jointly announced receipt of regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) to complete the proposed merger of First Foundation with and into FirstSun. The Federal Reserve approval follows recent approvals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the stockholders of both companies. All necessary bank regulatory approvals to complete the proposed transaction have now been received.

FirstSun and First Foundation expect to close the merger on April 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions.

The joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) The following exhibit index lists the exhibits that are either filed or furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Joint Press Release dated March 12, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectations of FirstSun and First Foundation with respect to the expected timing of the closing of the proposed merger. Words such as “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “opportunity,” “continue,” “should,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, among others, the following: the failure of either party to satisfy any of the remaining closing conditions on a timely basis or at all; unexpected delays in completing the proposed merger; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; the possibility that transaction-related costs, fees, or expenses may be greater than anticipated; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against FirstSun or First Foundation; and changes in general economic, market, or financial conditions that could adversely affect the proposed transaction.

Additional information concerning additional factors that could materially affect the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K can be found in the cautionary language included under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in FirstSun’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other documents subsequently filed by FirstSun with the SEC. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not intend to and disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It

This communication contains statements regarding the proposed transaction between FirstSun and First Foundation. In connection with the proposed transaction, FirstSun filed a registration statement on Form S-4 on December 11, 2025, as amended on January 14, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1709442/000155278126000014/e26019_fsun-s4a.htm), to register FirstSun’s shares that will be issued to First Foundation’s stockholders in connection with the merger. The registration statement includes a joint proxy statement of FirstSun and First Foundation and a prospectus of FirstSun, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on January 15, 2026 and FirstSun filed a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus on January 15, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1709442/000155278126000019/e26025_fsun-424b3.htm) and it was first mailed to FirstSun and First Foundation stockholders on January 16, 2026. FirstSun filed a proxy statement/prospectus supplement on February 6, 2026 (and which is available at https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1709442/000155278126000040/e26047_fsun-424b3.htm) and it was first mailed to FirstSun and First Foundation stockholders on February 9, 2026.

INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY SUPPLEMENTS THERETO REGARDING THE MERGER, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIRSTSUN, FIRST FOUNDATION, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

A free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other documents filed by FirstSun or First Foundation may be obtained at the SEC’s Internet site at https://www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders may also obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by (i) FirstSun on its website at https://ir.firstsuncb.com/overview/default.aspx under the Financials tab and then under the SEC Filings option, and (ii) First Foundation on its website at https://investor.ff-inc.com/investor-home/default.aspx under the Financials tab and then under the SEC Filings option.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FIRSTSUN CAPITAL BANCORP
Dated: March 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Neal E. Arnold
	Name:	Neal E. Arnold
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did FirstSun (FSUN) report regarding the merger with First Foundation?

Answer: FirstSun reported that the Federal Reserve approved the merger and that all required bank regulatory approvals have been received. The companies expect to close the merger on April 1, 2026, subject to remaining customary closing conditions being satisfied or waived.

Has FirstSun (FSUN) completed all regulatory approvals for the merger?

Answer: Yes; the filing states the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve granted approval and that prior OCC and stockholder approvals were obtained, so all necessary bank regulatory approvals have been received.

Where can I find the merger terms and shareholder vote materials for FSUN?

Answer: The merger terms and related materials are in the Form S-4 registration statement declared effective on January 15, 2026, and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus filed and mailed in mid-January and supplemented in February.

When is the expected closing date for the FSUN and First Foundation merger?

Answer: The companies expect to close the merger on April 1, 2026, but the filing states closing is conditioned on satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.

Does the 8-K disclose the exchange ratio or cash consideration for FSUN’s merger?

Answer: The 8-K refers investors to the Form S-4 and the joint proxy/prospectus for economic terms. The current 8-K does not restate exchange ratios or cash consideration; those details appear in the registration and proxy materials.