FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ 8-K

What Happened
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) filed a Form 8-K on May 22, 2026 (Item 7.01) disclosing that its executive officers intend to use an investor presentation in one or more meetings with investors and analysts. A copy of the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing. The filing also notes the exhibits are furnished and not deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 22, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure).
• Executives intend to use the attached investor presentation in meetings with investors and analysts.
• Exhibit 99.1: First Financial Bancorp Investor Presentation is attached to the 8-K.
• Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL) is included; the exhibits are furnished and not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act.

Why It Matters
This is a routine Regulation FD disclosure that provides investors direct access to management’s current presentation and messaging. Review Exhibit 99.1 if you want the company’s latest materials used in investor and analyst meetings; because the materials are furnished under Reg FD, they represent the company’s official communications to the market.