---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000708955-23-000061"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FFBC"
cik: "0000708955"
company_name: "FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/"
filed_at: "2023-12-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T18:21:55.975876+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# First Financial Bancorp authorizes buyback of up to 5M shares (~5% of outstanding)

## Summary
- Board authorized repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, ~5% of shares outstanding as of Sep 30, 2023.
- Plan effective Jan 1, 2024, upon expiration of prior plan, and runs through Dec 31, 2025.
- Repurchases may be made in open market, block trades, or private transactions subject to market conditions.
- Company cites strong balance sheet and capital position as basis for enhancing long-term shareholder value.
- Authorization replaces existing plan; purchases can be commenced or suspended at any time without notice.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000708955-23-000061
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FFBC
- cik: 0000708955
- company_name: FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/
- filed_at: 2023-12-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/708955/000070895523000061/0000708955-23-000061-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/708955/000070895523000061/ffbc-20231205.htm

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