First Financial Bancorp (OQ:FFBC)

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Apr 05, 2024 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, April 25, 2024

CINCINNATI, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 25, 2024. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 30, 2024 07:30 am ET

First Financial Bank and National Community Reinvestment Coalition Announce $2.4 Billion Community Benefits Agreement

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has entered into a new $2.4 billion, five-year Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and related partner organizations, establishing goals for lending and investments to low- and moderate-income (LMI) clients and census tracts. The new agreement follows the successful conclusion of First Financial's previous CBA, during which it achieved 192 percent of its $1.75 billion goal in lending and investments for 2018-2023.

Jan 25, 2024 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

Earnings per diluted share of $0.60; $0.62 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.31%; 1.37% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.26%; 7 bp decrease from linked quarterLoan growth of $286.4 million; 10.7% on an annualized basisAverage deposit balances increased 12.9% on an annualized basisCredit trends stable to improving in the quarterTangible Book Value increased $1.47, or 13.5% from linked quarterQuarterly dividend of $0.23 approved by Board of DirectorsCINCINNATI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financ

Jan 08, 2024 08:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, January 25, 2024

CINCINNATI, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 25, 2024. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Oct 24, 2023 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

Earnings per diluted share of $0.66; $0.67 on an adjusted(1) basis; 10% increase YoY Return on average assets of 1.48%; 1.49% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.33%; 15 bp decrease from linked quarterLoan growth of $96.6 million; 3.6% on an annualized basisAverage deposit balances increased 3.8% on an annualized basis, excluding brokered depositsStrong adjusted(1) fee income of $56.8 million driven by the leasing and wealth management Quarterly dividend of $0.23 approved by Board of DirectorsCINCINNATI, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasd

Oct 06, 2023 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CINCINNATI, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2023 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jul 25, 2023 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2023.

Jul 20, 2023 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Earnings per diluted share of $0.69; $0.72 on an adjusted(1) basis, 29% increase YoY Return on average assets of 1.55%; 1.62% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.48%; 7 bp decrease from linked quarterLoan growth of $117 million; 4.5% on an annualized basisStrong adjusted(1) fee income of $53.5 million driven by foreign exchange and wealth managementACL to total loans of 1.41%; Classified assets declined 13% from linked quarterAll capital ratios increased from the linked quarter; Regulatory ratios well in excess of targetsCINCINNATI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F

Jul 10, 2023 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, July 20, 2023

CINCINNATI, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2023 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 20, 2023. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Apr 25, 2023 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2023.

Apr 20, 2023 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Earnings per diluted share of $0.74; $0.76 on an adjusted(1) basis, 65% increase YoYReturn on average assets of 1.69%; 1.72% on an adjusted(1) basisRecord quarterly revenue of $214.9 millionNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.55%; 8 bp increase from linked quarterLoan growth of $134.4 million; 5.3% on an annualized basisRecord adjusted(1) fee income driven by foreign exchange, leasing, and wealth managementStable credit quality with de minimis net charge-offsRegulatory capital ratios increased and remain in excess of targetsCINCINNATI, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Banc

Apr 10, 2023 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, April 20, 2023

CINCINNATI, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2023 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 20, 2023. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Mar 27, 2023 09:40 am ET

First Financial Bancorp Nominates Dawn Morris and Andre Porter to Board of Directors, as Corinne Finnerty to Retire

CINCINNATI, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp's (Nasdaq: FFBC) Board of Directors has nominated Dawn Morris and Andre Porter as directors, with elections on their positions to take place during the board's annual meeting of shareholders scheduled on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Jan 26, 2023 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

Earnings per diluted share of $0.73Return on average assets of 1.63%Net interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 4.47%; 49 bp increase from linked quarterLoan growth of $501.5 million; 20.3% on an annualized basisRecord quarterly revenue driven by increase in net interest income and record fee incomeStrong credit quality with net recoveries and declining nonperforming assetsCINCINNATI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

Jan 09, 2023 08:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on Thursday, January 26, 2023

CINCINNATI, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 26, 2023. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Oct 25, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2022.

Oct 20, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Earnings per diluted share of $0.59; $0.61 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.35%; 1.40% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.98%; 53 bp increase from linked quarterLoan growth of $377.0 million; 15.9% on an annualized basisStrong credit quality with declines in net charge-offs, classified and nonperforming assets from the linked quarter CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Oct 06, 2022 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on Thursday, October 20, 2022

CINCINNATI, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2022 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 20, 2022. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jul 26, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022.

Jul 21, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Earnings per diluted share of $0.55; $0.56 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.28%; 1.31% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis(1) of 3.47%; 30 bp increase from linked quarterLoan growth of $191.4 million, excluding PPP; 8.3% on an annualized basisNoninterest income of $49.8 million increased 20.6% from the linked quarterCINCINNATI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

May 25, 2022 02:07 pm ET

First Financial Bank Eliminates and Reduces Overdraft Fees

CINCINNATI, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) is making substantial changes to its overdraft programs to eliminate or reduce its overdraft fees, the latest in a series of steps from the bank to help its clients and communities thrive and improve financial wellness. The changes take effect June 1, 2022.

May 24, 2022 03:26 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Changes to Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) held its annual meeting of shareholders today, during which Gary Warzala was elected to a one-year term as a new member of the First Financial board of directors, effective immediately.

May 02, 2022 11:17 am ET

First Financial Bank Releases First Corporate Social Responsibility Report

CINCINNATI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has released its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Commercial Bank disclosure. The CSR report details the bank's progress in 2021 in the areas of community development; corporate governance; diversity, equity and inclusion; and sustainability.

Apr 26, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2022.

Apr 21, 2022 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Earnings per diluted share of $0.44; $0.46 on an adjusted(1) basisReturn on average assets of 1.03%; 1.09% on an adjusted(1) basisNet interest margin on FTE basis of 3.17%; 12 bp increase excluding loan fees and accretionNet charge-offs declined 69.3%; Provision recapture of $5.8 millionCINCINNATI, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Apr 08, 2022 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on Thursday, April 21, 2022

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2022 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 21, 2022. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Mar 02, 2022 08:05 am ET

First Financial Introduces Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group with Expanded Wealth Management Services

CINCINNATI, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) is announcing a new name for its Wealth Management division – Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group, reflecting the group's deep expertise, unique blend of sophisticated solutions, and the spirit of individuality that characterizes its clients. Yellow Cardinal's debut also includes the launch of expanded capabilities in business succession planning and fixed income investments.

Jan 27, 2022 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

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Jan 10, 2022 08:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results on Thursday, January 27, 2022

CINCINNATI, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 07, 2022 09:15 am ET

First Financial Bank President and CEO Archie Brown Joins Board of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

CINCINNATI, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) President and CEO Archie Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, one of the 12 banks of the Federal Reserve System. Brown's appointment is for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2022.

Jan 03, 2022 08:00 am ET

First Financial Bank Completes Acquisition of Summit Funding Group

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial") announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Cincinnati-based Summit Funding Group, Inc. ("Summit"), the fourth largest independent equipment financing platform in the United States.

Dec 07, 2021 08:00 am ET

First Financial to Acquire Summit Funding Group

CINCINNATI, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cincinnati-based Summit Funding Group, Inc. ("Summit"), the fourth largest independent equipment financing platform in the United States.

Nov 18, 2021 08:42 am ET

First Financial NoWorry Checking Account Achieves National Bank On Certification for Being Safe, Affordable

CINCINNATI, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) announces its NoWorry Checking account has received national Bank On certification from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund for meeting Bank On National Account Standards for 2021-2022. These standards require over 25 features for safe and affordable consumer transaction accounts.

Oct 26, 2021 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2021.

Oct 21, 2021 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Oct 07, 2021 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Thursday, October 21, 2021

CINCINNATI, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 21, 2021. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jul 27, 2021 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021.

Jul 22, 2021 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Jul 08, 2021 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on Thursday, July 22, 2021

CINCINNATI, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 22, 2021. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jun 24, 2021 07:00 am ET

First Financial Sees 225% Increase in Site Search Usage with Yext Answers

NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the AI Search Company, today announced it has helped successfully transform the website of First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC), a Cincinnati, OH-based bank providing a full range of financial services solutions.

Jun 15, 2021 08:00 am ET

First Financial Bank Earns Top Rating of "Outstanding" for Performance under Community Reinvestment Act

CINCINNATI, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has earned the highest overall rating of Outstanding from the Federal Reserve Board for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to meet the credit needs of the people and businesses in its communities. The top rating comes after a broad evaluation of First Financial's lending, investment and service levels from 2017-2020, specifically benefitting customers that meet income guidelines or reside in low- and moderate-income (LMI) census tracts.

Jan 28, 2021 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

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Jan 11, 2021 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on Thursday, January 28, 2021

CINCINNATI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 28, 2021. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Dec 22, 2020 08:00 am ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

CINCINNATI, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan. The plan authorizes the purchase of up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, representing approximately 5 percent of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of September 30, 2020. The stock repurchase plan will be effective upon the expiration of the Company's current repurchase plan on December 31, 2020, and will continue for two years.

Oct 27, 2020 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2020 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2020.

Oct 22, 2020 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Jul 28, 2020 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2020 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2020.

Jul 23, 2020 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Jul 08, 2020 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Thursday, July 23, 2020

CINCINNATI, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2020 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 23, 2020. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Apr 28, 2020 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2020 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2020.

Apr 24, 2020 04:46 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Announces Pricing of Subordinated Notes Offering

CINCINNATI, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced today the pricing of its public offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 (the "Subordinated Notes"). The Subordinated Notes will be issued to the public at 100% of par. The Subordinated Notes will have an initial fixed interest rate of 5.25% to, but excluding May 15, 2025, payable semi-annually in arrears. From, and including, May 15, 2025, the interest rate on the Subordinated Notes will re

Apr 20, 2020 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the first quarter 2020. In addition, the Company has highlighted client and associate outreach initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 06, 2020 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Monday, April 20, 2020

CINCINNATI, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2020 financial results after the market close on Monday, April 20, 2020. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Oct 22, 2019 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 16, 2019 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2019.

Oct 17, 2019 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

CINCINNATI, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the third quarter 2019.

Oct 07, 2019 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Thursday, October 17, 2019

CINCINNATI, Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2019 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 17, 2019. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Sep 03, 2019 09:08 am ET

First Financial Bank Completes Acquisition of Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC

CINCINNATI, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC, a Cincinnati-based capital markets firm that provides transactional currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products to more than 1,500 closely held enterprises, financial sponsors, and downstream financial institutions across the United States.

Jul 18, 2019 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

CINCINNATI, July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the second quarter 2019 and an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.22 to $0.23 per share, payable on September 16, 2019 to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2019.

Jul 08, 2019 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Thursday, July 18, 2019

CINCINNATI, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2019 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 18, 2019. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Apr 25, 2019 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2019 Results

CINCINNATI, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the first quarter 2019 and a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, payable on June 17, 2019 to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2019.

Apr 10, 2019 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Thursday, April 25, 2019

CINCINNATI, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2019 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 25, 2019. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 23, 2019 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results and 10% Dividend Increase

CINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.

Jan 14, 2019 03:58 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

CINCINNATI, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan. The plan authorizes the purchase of up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock, representing approximately 5 percent of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of September 30, 2018.

Jan 08, 2019 08:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results on Wednesday, January 23, 2019

CINCINNATI, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Oct 23, 2018 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 17, 2018 to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2018.

Oct 18, 2018 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results

CINCINNATI, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the third quarter of 2018.

Oct 04, 2018 03:00 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, October 18, 2018

CINCINNATI, Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2018 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 18, 2018. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jul 24, 2018 04:30 pm ET

First Financial Announces 5% Increase to Quarterly Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced that the board of directors declared a 20-cent per share quarterly cash dividend at their meeting on July 24, 2018. This represents an increase of approximately 5% over the previous quarterly cash dividend. Payable on September 17, 2018, the dividend will be distributed to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2018.

Jul 19, 2018 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results

CINCINNATI, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the second quarter of 2018.

Jul 05, 2018 03:00 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, July 19, 2018

CINCINNATI, July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2018 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 19, 2018. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jun 18, 2018 08:25 am ET

New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for Columbia Banking System, Helmerich & Payne, Spirit Airlines, Keane Group, Sprouts Farmers Market, and First Financial — Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives

In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ:COLB), Helmerich Payne, Inc....

May 29, 2018 08:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp Completes Final Step in Strategic Merger

CINCINNATI, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) ("First Financial") announces that it has completed the conversion of MainSource Financial Group into First Financial as the final step of the merger of the two companies. The systems, locations and branding were combined over Memorial Day weekend, resulting in more than 150 banking center locations across First Financial's footprint of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

Apr 24, 2018 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2018 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2018.

Apr 24, 2018 03:53 am ET

Investor Expectations to Drive Momentum within AMN Healthcare Services, Cass Information, William Lyon Homes, AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Intersect ENT, and First Financial — Discovering Underlying Factors

NEW YORK, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of AMN Healthcare Services Inc (NYSE:AMN), Cass...

Apr 19, 2018 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2018 Results

CINCINNATI, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the first quarter 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company reported net income of $30.5 million, or $0.49 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $24.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2017 and $24.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2017.

Apr 05, 2018 03:00 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, April 19, 2018

CINCINNATI, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2018 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 19, 2018. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Apr 02, 2018 08:00 am ET

First Financial Bancorp. and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. Complete Merger

CINCINNATI, April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) ("First Financial") announced that it has completed its previously-announced merger with MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSFG) ("MainSource"). The newly combined company, operating as First Financial Bancorp. with its banking subsidiary, First Financial Bank, has a total asset size of approximately $14 billion.

Feb 22, 2018 03:38 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. Announce Regulatory Approval of Proposed Merger

CINCINNATI and GREENSBURG, Ind., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSFG) today announced the receipt of regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to move forward with the proposed merger of MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (MainSource) into First Financial Bancorp (First Financial). The Ohio Division of Financial Institutions approved the proposed merger in January 2018.

Feb 22, 2018 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. Announce Regulatory Approval of Proposed Merger

Feb 20, 2018 08:30 am ET

New Research Coverage Highlights SunCoke Energy Partners, Carrols Restaurant Group, First Financial, Emerson Electric, Puma Biotechnology, and Amgen — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth, and Expect

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SXCP), Carrols...

Feb 13, 2018 08:15 am ET

First Financial Bancorp And MainSource Financial Group, Inc. Announce Buyer In Pending Divestiture Of 5 MainSource Branches

CINCINNATI and GREENSBURG, Ind., Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSFG) today announced that, in connection with their proposed merger, MainSource Bank will sell 5 branches in the Decatur and Bartholomew, Indiana Counties, with approximately $160 million in total deposits and $134 million in total loans as of December 31, 2017, to German American Bancorp, the banking subsidiary of German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC). The sale is in connection with a previously-announced agreement between First Financia

Feb 13, 2018 08:15 am ET

First Financial Bancorp And MainSource Financial Group, Inc. Announce Buyer In Pending Divestiture Of 5 MainSource Branches

CINCINNATI and GREENSBURG, Ind., Feb. 13. 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) and MainSource Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSFG) today announced that, in connection with their proposed merger, MainSource Bank will sell 5 branches in the Decatur and Bartholomew, Indiana Counties, with approximately $160 million in total deposits and $134 million in total loans as of December 31, 2017, to German American Bancorp, the banking subsidiary of German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC). The sale is in connection with a previously-announced agreement between First Financia

Jan 23, 2018 03:17 pm ET

First Financial Announces 12% Increase to Quarterly Dividend

CINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced that the board of directors declared a 19-cent per share quarterly cash dividend at their meeting on January 23, 2018. This represents an increase of approximately 12% over the previous quarterly cash dividend. Payable on March 15, 2018, the dividend will be distributed to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2018.

Jan 18, 2018 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017. For the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company reported net income of $24.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $24.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2017 and $23.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2016. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, First Financial had ea

Jan 05, 2018 02:00 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results on Thursday, January 18, 2018

CINCINNATI, Jan. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 18, 2018. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 03, 2018 03:15 pm ET

First Financial Announces Pay Increase for Hourly Associates and Major Contribution to Foundation

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) will raise the starting wage for all new and existing hourly associates to $15 an hour effective immediately. Additionally, the bank has made a $3 million contribution to its newly established charitable foundation. This announcement comes as a result of the recently passed tax legislation, which includes a reduction in corporate tax rates.

Dec 04, 2017 08:20 am ET

Analysis: Positioning to Benefit within Emerson Electric, Puma Biotechnology, Amgen, SunCoke Energy Partners, Carrols Restaurant Group, and First Financial — Research Highlights Growth, Revenue, and C

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Market Source Research released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Emerson Electric Company (NYSE:EMR), Puma...

Nov 29, 2017 03:10 pm ET

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend First Financial Bancorp Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Proposed Merger with MainSource Financial Group

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (Glass Lewis) have both recommended that First Financial shareholders vote "FOR" the proposed merger with MainSource Financial Group as described in the Company's proxy statement/prospectus for the special meeting of its shareholders to be held at 10:00 a.m. local time, on December 4, 2017.

Oct 24, 2017 05:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is payable on January 2, 2018 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2017.

Oct 19, 2017 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Announces Third Quarter Results

CINCINNATI, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the third quarter 2017. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported net income of $24.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $22.7 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2017 and $22.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2016. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, First Financial had earnings per dilu

Oct 06, 2017 04:00 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results on Thursday, October 19, 2017

CINCINNATI, Oct. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2017 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 19, 2017. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Aug 03, 2017 05:14 pm ET

MAINSOURCE FINANCIAL INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of MainSource Financial Group, Inc. ("MainSource" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFG) to First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of MainSource will receive only 1.3875 shares of First Financial for each share of MainSource that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or wheth

Jul 28, 2017 01:56 pm ET

WeissLaw LLP: MainSource Financial Group Inc. Acquisition May Not Be in the Best Interests of MSFG Shareholders

NEW YORK, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors of MainSource Financial Group Inc. ("MSFG" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFG) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by First Financial Bancorp ("FFBC") (NASDAQ: FFBC). Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive 1.3875 shares of FFBC for each MSFG share they own, representing consideration of $35.66 based on FFBC's July 26 closing price.

Jul 25, 2017 05:59 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Announces Second Quarter Results

CINCINNATI, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the second quarter 2017. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company reported net income of $22.7 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $24.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2017 and $22.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, First Financial had earnings per diluted common

Jul 25, 2017 05:58 pm ET

Top-Performing Midwest Community Banking Organizations Announce Agreement to Merge

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Jul 11, 2017 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results on Tuesday, July 25, 2017

CINCINNATI, July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2017 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

May 19, 2017 02:24 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Releases Community Development Report

CINCINNATI, May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) announces its 2016 Community Development Report. It can be accessed at www.bankatfirst.com/community. The report focuses on the five key areas for community development: 1. Access to banking services, 2. Lending in the community, 3. Investing in the community, 4. Volunteerism, 5. Financial education.

Apr 25, 2017 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is payable on July 3, 2017 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2017.

Apr 20, 2017 05:47 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the first quarter 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company reported net income of $24.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $23.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2016 and $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2016.

Apr 07, 2017 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce First Quarter 2017 Financial Results on Thursday, April 20, 2017

CINCINNATI, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2017 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 20, 2017. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Mar 03, 2017 04:10 pm ET

First Financial Launches At-The-Market Equity Offering Program

CINCINNATI, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced the initiation of an up to $100 million "at-the-market" equity offering program through the filing of a prospectus supplement to its existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was filed on July 31, 2014. A distribution agreement was executed today for the $100 million "at-the-market" equity offering program.

Jan 19, 2017 04:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results and Announces Dividend Increase

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2016. For the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company reported net income of $23.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $22.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2016 and $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2015. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016, First Financial

Jan 06, 2017 08:15 am ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, January 19, 2017

CINCINNATI, Jan. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, January 19, 2017. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 03, 2017 04:30 pm ET

First Financial converts to an Ohio state chartered bank

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) today announced that effective as of the close of business on December 30, 2016, its subsidiary, First Financial Bank, National Association, converted from a national association to an Ohio state chartered bank and changed its name to First Financial Bank.

Oct 25, 2016 05:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on January 3, 2017 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2016.

Oct 20, 2016 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the third quarter 2016. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company reported net income of $22.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $22.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2016 and $18.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, First Financial had earnings per dil

Oct 11, 2016 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, October 20, 2016

CINCINNATI, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release third quarter 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 20, 2016. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Sep 07, 2016 08:45 am ET

First Financial aligns senior leadership to accelerate execution

CINCINNATI, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC), parent company of First Financial Bank, N.A., is positioning itself for continued growth with the announcement of senior leadership changes in alignment with the company's strategic initiatives.

Jul 27, 2016 05:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on October 3, 2016 to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2016.

Jul 21, 2016 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the second quarter 2016. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported net income of $22.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share. These results compare to net income of $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2016 and $18.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2015.

Jul 18, 2016 08:18 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Releases 2015 Community Development Report

CINCINNATI, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) has published its 2015 Community Development Report. It can be accessed at www.bankatfirst.com/home/community-development.html. The report focuses on the five key areas for community development: 1. Access to banking services, 2. Lending in the community, 3. Investing in the community, 4. Volunteerism, 5. Financial education.

Jul 13, 2016 09:30 am ET

First Financial Bancorp. to Announce Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, July 21, 2016

CINCINNATI, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp. (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release second quarter 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, July 21, 2016. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Apr 27, 2016 05:37 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, the board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2016 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2016.

Apr 21, 2016 05:15 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the first quarter 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company reported net income of $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $17.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2015.

Apr 13, 2016 05:30 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, April 21, 2016

CINCINNATI, April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) announced today that it expects to release first quarter 2016 financial results after the market close on Thursday, April 21, 2016. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Jan 26, 2016 04:31 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CINCINNATI, Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2016 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2016.

Jan 21, 2016 04:10 pm ET

First Financial Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results

CINCINNATI, Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015. For the three months ended December 31, 2015, the Company reported net income of $19.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $18.7 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2015 and $18.6 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2014. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, the Company reported net income of $75.

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