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First Financial declares $0.56 quarterly dividend

First Financial Corp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share, payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026.

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORP (THFF) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2026. First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which operates in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.56 per share Cash dividend declared by FIRST FINANCIAL CORP, announced September 17, 2026
Dividend payment date October 15, 2026 Payable date for the $0.56 per share quarterly dividend
Dividend record date October 1, 2026 Shareholders of record at the close of business on this date receive the dividend
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"have declared a dividend of 56 cents per share payable on October 15, 2026"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
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"to shareholders of record at the close of business October 1, 2026"
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"First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A."
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What dividend did FIRST FINANCIAL CORP (THFF) declare in this 8-K?

FIRST FINANCIAL CORP declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share. The dividend was approved by the board of directors and announced in a press release dated September 17, 2026.

When will THFF’s $0.56 per share dividend be paid?

The $0.56 per share dividend from FIRST FINANCIAL CORP will be payable on October 15, 2026, as stated in the company’s press release and accompanying Form 8-K.

What is the record date for FIRST FINANCIAL CORP’s October 2026 dividend?

The record date for FIRST FINANCIAL CORP’s $0.56 per share dividend is October 1, 2026, for shareholders of record at the close of business on that date.

What type of event did THFF report in this Form 8-K?

FIRST FINANCIAL CORP reported an “Other Events” disclosure, announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share, with specified record and payment dates.

What business does FIRST FINANCIAL CORP (THFF) operate?

FIRST FINANCIAL CORP is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which operates in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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) September 15, 2026

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 0-16759

Indiana

35-1546989

(State or other jurisdiction

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN

47807

(Address of principal executive office)

(Zip Code)

(812)  238-6000

(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 communication 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 communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communication 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

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.125 per share

THFF

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities 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 September 17, 2026, First Financial Corporation issued a press release to report the declaration of the quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026.

The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

The exhibit to this report is as follows:

Exhibit Number

  ​ ​ ​

99.1

Press Release, dated September 17, 2026, issued by First Financial Corporation. This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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SIGNATURES

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.

First Financial Corporation

Dated September 17, 2026

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue

Rodger A. McHargue

Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

September 17, 2026

Rodger A. McHargue at (812) 238-6000

First Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA - The directors of First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) have declared a dividend of 56 cents per share payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business October 1, 2026.

First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A. in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.


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