First Financial (THFF) sets $0.51 per share dividend for October 2025

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First Financial Corporation reported that its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of October 1, 2025. The company disclosed this dividend decision through a press release dated September 18, 2025, which is included as an exhibit to this report.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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) September 16, 2025

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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 September 18, 2025, First Financial Corporation issued a press release to report the declaration of the quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share payable October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2025.

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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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Exhibit Number		​
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99.1	​	Press Release, dated September 18, 2025, 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 September 18, 2025	​
​	/s/ Rodger A. McHargue
​	Rodger A. McHargue
​	Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did First Financial Corporation (THFF) announce in this 8-K?

First Financial Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share.

When is the First Financial Corporation (THFF) dividend payable?

The dividend is payable on October 15, 2025.

What is the record date for the First Financial Corporation (THFF) dividend?

Shareholders of record on October 1, 2025 will be entitled to receive the dividend.

What type of SEC filing did First Financial Corporation (THFF) submit?

First Financial Corporation submitted a Form 8-K reporting an Other Event related to its quarterly dividend declaration.

How did First Financial Corporation (THFF) communicate the dividend declaration?

The company issued a press release dated September 18, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Does the 8-K include the full text of the First Financial Corporation (THFF) dividend press release?

The 8-K identifies the dividend press release as Exhibit 99.1, which contains the detailed announcement.