8-K filed September 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET ticker FFBC CIK 0000708955

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First Financial promotes Anderson to President, Neeley to Chief Banking Officer, Myers to COO

FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

James Anderson (55) named President effective 9/14/2026, retains CFO; previously also COO. Archie Brown remains CEO.
Amanda Neeley appointed Chief Banking Officer; Malcolm Myers appointed COO; expanded roles for Reckman and Woods in commercial/credit.
One-time restricted stock grants: Brown $3.0M (91,632 sh), Anderson $1.5M (45,816), Neeley $1.0M (30,544), Woods $500K (15,272), Myers $250K (7,636) at $32.74.
Salaries raised: Anderson to $640K (+4.9%), Woods and Neeley to $500K (+5.3%); STIP/LTIP targets increased for Anderson and Neeley.
New employment agreement for Brown (3x base salary severance); amended CIC agreements give Anderson/Woods 30-month severance and 2.5x bonus.

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Role change

Amanda N. Neeley

Chief Banking Officer

FFBC · FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

Effective: 2026-09-14
Filed: September 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET

the Board appointed Amanda N. Neeley, age 46, as Chief Banking Officer of the Company and the Bank

Role change

Malcolm A. Myers

Chief Operating Officer

FFBC · FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

Effective: 2026-09-14
Filed: September 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET

and Malcolm A. Myers, age 59, as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank.

Role change

James M. Anderson

President

FFBC · FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

Effective: 2026-09-14
Filed: September 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET

While Mr. Anderson will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer in addition to the role of President, he will no longer serve as the Chief Operating Officer effective September 14, 2026.

Role change

Archie M. Brown

President

FFBC · FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/

Effective: 2026-09-14
Successor: James M. Anderson
Filed: September 15, 2026, 4:34 PM ET

Archie M. Brown, who previously held the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and the Bank, will retain his role as Chief Executive Officer of both entities.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Amanda N. Neeley was appointed as Chief Banking Officer at FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Banking Officer

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the Board appointed Amanda N. Neeley, age 46, as Chief Banking Officer of the Company and the Bank

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Malcolm A. Myers was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Operating Officer

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and Malcolm A. Myers, age 59, as the Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

James M. Anderson was appointed as President at FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/.

Action: appointed
Role: President

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While Mr. Anderson will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer in addition to the role of President, he will no longer serve as the Chief Operating Officer effective September 14, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Archie M. Brown changed role as President at FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/.

Role: President

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Archie M. Brown, who previously held the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and the Bank, will retain his role as Chief Executive Officer of both entities.

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