FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ 8-K

What Happened
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) filed a Form 8-K on February 2, 2026 (Item 7.01) stating its executive officers intend to use an investor presentation in one or more meetings with investors and analysts. The investor presentation is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1. The filing also notes (Item 9.01) that the listed exhibits, including the presentation and the Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104), shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Filed: February 2, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Disclosure type: Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure) — executives will use the attached materials in investor/analyst meetings.
• Exhibit 99.1: First Financial Bancorp Investor Presentation is included with the 8-K.
• Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data (Inline XBRL) also included; exhibits are explicitly noted as not being "filed" under the Exchange Act.

Why It Matters
This 8-K provides investors access to the company’s current investor presentation, which may include updated strategy, financial context, or market commentary used in meetings with analysts. It does not report earnings, executive changes, mergers, or other material corporate actions — it simply makes the presentation available. Because the exhibits are described as not being "filed" under the Exchange Act, they are being furnished for investor communication rather than submitted as formal filed disclosures. Investors interested in FFBC’s outlook or messaging should review Exhibit 99.1 for any new information.