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First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based bank holding company with a rich history dating back to 1863. Operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, N.A., the company provides a wide range of banking and financial services through its six core business lines: Commercial, Retail Banking, Investment Commercial Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, Commercial Finance, and Wealth Management.
As of March 31, 2024, First Financial Bancorp boasts $17.6 billion in assets, $11.2 billion in loans, $13.5 billion in deposits, and $2.3 billion in shareholders' equity. The company has built a strong reputation by combining the resources and expertise of a large financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. This model has facilitated local decision-making, allowing the bank to provide tailored financial solutions to its clients.
The company’s commercial unit emphasizes commercial real estate loans, which form the mainstay of its loan portfolio, followed by commercial and industrial loans. Retail banking offers a complete suite of services to individual customers, while the mortgage banking division provides a variety of home financing options.
The wealth management division manages around $3.6 billion in assets as of March 31, 2024, offering services such as wealth planning, portfolio management, trust and estate administration, brokerage, and retirement planning. This division has seen consistent growth, bolstered by strong market performance and client trust.
Recent achievements include the acquisition of Agile Premium Finance, expanding their lending portfolio with high-quality, short-duration loans. The company continues to innovate by enhancing its investment portfolio and streamlining operations to improve efficiency and profitability. Management's proactive approach in navigating the challenging economic environment has ensured sustained growth and robust financial health.
Investors can stay updated with regular financial results, including quarterly earnings reports. The company reported net income of $50.7 million for Q1 2024, with a solid return on average assets of 1.18% and a return on average tangible common equity of 17.35%.
First Financial's robust net interest margin, consistent loan growth, and stable asset quality underscore its resilience and ability to deliver strong results. The bank operates 130 full-service banking centers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois and lends into targeted industry verticals on a nationwide basis through its Commercial Finance business.
For more information about First Financial Bancorp, including its products, services, and banking locations, visit www.bankatfirst.com.
First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has received an Outstanding rating from the Federal Reserve Board for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for the period 2017-2020. This accolade recognizes the bank’s efforts in addressing the credit needs of low- and moderate-income communities. The bank has exceeded its $1.7 billion Community Benefits Agreement goal, achieving $1.85 billion in loans, investments, and donations. Key factors include excellent service to low-income customers and community development initiatives, with over $3.5 million contributed during 2020.
On April 27, 2021, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share, payable on June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the company reported $16.2 billion in assets, $9.9 billion in loans, $12.6 billion in deposits, and $2.3 billion in shareholders' equity. The bank operates 143 full-service banking centers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported a net income of $47.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for Q1 2021, slightly down from $48.3 million in Q4 2020. Adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.50. The return on average assets was 1.20%, while the adjusted return was 1.24%. The net interest margin was 3.40%. A provision for credit losses of $4 million reflects a $7.5 million drop from the prior quarter. The company repurchased 840,115 shares, highlighting strong capital ratios. Despite challenges, optimism remains as economic conditions improve.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) will release its Q1 2021 financial results on April 22, 2021, after market close.
A teleconference will take place on April 23, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, allowing stakeholders to discuss the results.
The company had approximately $16.0 billion in assets as of December 31, 2020, with $9.9 billion in loans and $12.2 billion in deposits.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported net income of $48.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for Q4 2020, up from $41.5 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted earnings were $0.51 per share. The return on average assets was 1.20%, with a net interest margin of 3.49%. Noninterest income reached $61.5 million, bolstered by foreign exchange fees and mortgage production. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. However, full-year earnings per share decreased from $2.00 in 2019 to $1.59 in 2020, reflecting challenges posed by the pandemic.
First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on January 28, 2021, after market close. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results is scheduled for January 29, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The bank holding company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, reported $15.9 billion in assets and $11.6 billion in deposits as of September 30, 2020, highlighting its significant presence in the banking sector.
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) has authorized a stock repurchase plan to buy up to 5,000,000 shares, equating to about 5% of its outstanding shares as of September 30, 2020. The plan will start post the current repurchase program's expiration on December 31, 2020, lasting for two years. CEO Archie Brown noted the suspension of repurchase activity in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but emphasizes this action as part of normal capital planning, aiming to take advantage of future market conditions.
On October 27, 2020, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 15, 2020, to shareholders who are on record by December 1, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the company reported total assets of $15.9 billion, loans of $10.2 billion, deposits of $11.6 billion, and shareholders' equity of $2.2 billion. First Financial operates 143 banking centers primarily in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) reported Q3 2020 net income of $41.5 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.42, a rise from $37.4 million in Q2 2020. Adjusted net income was $0.44 per share, with a return on average assets of 1.04%. The company achieved record core fee income of $49.5 million, up 15.9% from the previous quarter, largely driven by strong mortgage banking and foreign exchange income. However, a provision for credit losses of $13.4 million was recorded due to anticipated economic impacts from COVID-19. Overall, FFBC demonstrated resilience amid challenging conditions.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) will release its third quarter 2020 financial results on October 22, 2020, after market close. A teleconference and webcast to discuss these results is scheduled for October 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. As of June 30, 2020, the company reported assets of $15.9 billion, loans of $10.2 billion, deposits of $11.7 billion, and shareholders' equity of $2.2 billion. The company operates 141 full-service banking centers primarily in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, providing various financial services through its subsidiary First Financial Bank.
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