First Financial Corporation (THFF) sets $0.56 per share quarterly dividend for April 2026

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First Financial Corporation reported that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026 to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on April 1, 2026.

The company, traded on NASDAQ under the symbol THFF, remains a bank holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which operates in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 17, 2026

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Commission File Number: 0-16759

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Indiana		35-1546989
(State or other jurisdiction		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)
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One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN		47807
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)
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(812)  238-6000		​
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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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:

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☐Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

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

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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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

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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).

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Emerging growth company ☐

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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. ☐

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

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On March 18, 2026, First Financial Corporation issued a press release to report the declaration of the quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share payable April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026.

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The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

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The exhibit to this report is as follows:

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99.1	​	Press Release, dated March 18, 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

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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.

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​	First Financial Corporation
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Dated March 18, 2026	​
​	/s/ Rodger A. McHargue
​	Rodger A. McHargue
​	Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	​	For more information contact:
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March 18, 2026	Rodger A. McHargue at (812) 238-6000
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First Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

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

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

FAQ

What dividend did First Financial Corporation (THFF) declare in March 2026?

First Financial Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share. The dividend reflects its regular distribution policy to shareholders and is tied to ownership of its common stock as of a specified record date.

When will THFF shareholders receive the newly declared dividend?

Shareholders of First Financial Corporation will receive the $0.56 per share dividend on April 15, 2026. Payment goes to investors who are recorded as shareholders by the close of business on the stated record date.

What is the record date for First Financial Corporation’s April 2026 dividend?

The record date for the $0.56 per share dividend is April 1, 2026. Investors must be shareholders of record at the close of business that day to be eligible to receive the April 15, 2026 payment.

On which exchange is First Financial Corporation (THFF) listed?

First Financial Corporation’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol THFF. Its declared quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share applies to this listed common stock.

What type of company is First Financial Corporation (THFF)?

First Financial Corporation is a bank holding company for First Financial Bank N.A. It serves customers across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, and pays regular dividends on its NASDAQ-listed common shares.

Where can investors find more details about THFF’s March 2026 dividend announcement?

Details are provided in a press release dated March 18, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to a current report. It outlines the $0.56 per share dividend, payment date, and record date for THFF shareholders.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 5.1 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.6 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 14.9 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 9.7 KB