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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2004

Commission File Number 0-16759

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA 35-1546989
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN 47807
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

(812)238-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.

Yes [X] No [ ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [X] No [ ].

As of August 11, 2004 there were outstanding 13,501,270 shares of common stock.



FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX



Page No.
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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets...................................................................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Income................................................................ 4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity.................................................. 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................................................ 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements....................................................... 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations....... 9
Item 3. Interest Rate Risk and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk........... 11
Item 4. Controls and Procedures..................................................................... 12
PART II. Other Information:
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds................................................... 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders......................................... 13
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................................................ 13
Signatures.......................................................................................... 14


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Part I - Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)



June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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(Unaudited)

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 88,534 $ 94,198
Federal funds sold and short-term investments 6,750 5,850
Securities available-for-sale 534,998 567,733
Loans:
Commercial, financial and agricultural 409,537 374,638
Real estate - construction 29,612 35,361
Real estate - mortgage 761,220 766,911
Installment 255,451 248,290
Lease financing 4,109 4,884
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1,459,929 1,430,084
Less:
Unearned income (448) (559)
Allowance for loan losses (21,815) (21,239)
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1,437,666 1,408,286
Accrued interest receivable 11,513 13,073
Premises and equipment, net 31,067 29,322
Bank-owned life insurance 48,192 50,279
Goodwill 7,102 7,102
Other intangible assets 3,368 3,651
Other real estate owned 5,262 6,424
Other assets 37,469 37,139
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,211,921 $ 2,223,057
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing $ 245,681 $ 179,517
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit of $100 or more 174,371 192,185
Other interest-bearing deposits 1,009,996 1,107,645
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1,430,048 1,479,347
Short-term borrowings 104,258 68,629
Other borrowings 385,307 383,233
Other liabilities 32,432 36,569
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,952,045 1,967,778
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Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares -- 40,000,000
Issued shares-14,450,966
Outstanding shares -- 13,501,270 in 2004 and 13,578,770 in 2003 1,806 1,806
Additional capital 67,181 67,181
Retained earnings 206,043 194,294
Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,594 11,463
Treasury shares, at cost 949,696 in 2004 and 872,196 in 2003 (21,748) (19,465)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 259,876 255,279
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,211,921 $ 2,223,057
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See accompanying notes.

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)



Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2004 2003 2004 2003
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)

INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including related fees $22,744 $24,332 $45,666 $49,067
Securities:
Taxable 3,816 3,739 7,725 8,057
Tax-exempt 1,797 2,049 3,638 4,020
Other 468 656 1,072 1,298
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TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 28,825 30,776 58,101 62,442
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INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits 5,853 6,853 11,926 14,155
Short-term borrowings 260 87 484 171
Other borrowings 4,959 5,158 10,005 10,509
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TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 11,072 12,098 22,415 24,835
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NET INTEREST INCOME 17,753 18,678 35,686 37,607
Provision for loan losses 1,923 2,303 3,846 4,530
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NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES 15,830 16,375 31,840 33,077
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NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services 1,011 1,042 2,024 1,956
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 2,964 1,644 5,620 3,176
Other service charges and fees 1,838 1,710 3,368 3,826
Securities gains/ (losses), net 410 6 423 6
Insurance commissions 1,472 1,643 2,860 3,148
Gain on sale of mortgage loans 132 961 543 2,019
Gain on life insurance benefit - - 4,113 -
Other 494 504 1,947 1,458
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TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 8,321 7,510 20,898 15,589
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits 9,396 8,990 18,749 18,002
Occupancy expense 1,015 978 1,985 2,044
Equipment expense 843 764 1,677 1,624
Other 4,618 4,641 8,993 9,128
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TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 15,872 15,373 31,404 30,798
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 8,279 8,512 21,334 17,868
Provision for income taxes 1,950 2,338 4,320 4,661
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NET INCOME $ 6,329 $ 6,174 $17,014 $13,207
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PER SHARE DATA:
Basic and Diluted Earnings per share, $ 0.47 $ 0.45 $ 1.26 $ 0.97
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Dividends per share $ 0.39 $ 0.34 $ 0.39 $ 0.34
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 13,517 13,582 13,537 13,585
======= ======= ======= =======


See accompanying notes

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2004 and 2003
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)



Accumulated
Other
Common Additional Retained Comprehensive Treasury
Stock Capital Earnings Income/(Loss) Stock Total
------- ---------- -------- ------------- --------- ---------

Balance, April 1, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $204,979 $13,006 $(20,839) $266,133
Comprehensive income:
Net income 6,329 6,329
Change in net unrealized
gains/ (losses) on securities
available for sale (6,412) (6,412)
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Total comprehensive income/(loss) (83)
Cash dividends, $.39 per share (5,265) (5,265)
Treasury stock purchase (909) (909)
------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Balance, June 30, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $206,043 $ 6,594 $(21,748) $259,876
======= ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Balance, April 1, 2003 $ 903 $ 66,809 $185,242 $12,884 $(18,949) $246,889
Comprehensive income:
Net income 6,174 6,174
Change in net unrealized
Gains/ (losses) on securities
available for sale 2,112 2,112
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Total comprehensive income 8,286
Cash dividends, $.34 per share (4,616) (4,616)
Treasury stock purchase (595) (595)
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Balance, June 30, 2003 $ 903 $ 66,809 $186,800 $14,996 $(19,544) $249,964
======= ======== ======== ======= ======== ========


See accompanying notes.

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2004, and 2003
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)



Accumulated
Other
Common Additional Retained Comprehensive Treasury
Stock Capital Earnings Income/ (Loss) Stock Total
-------- ---------- -------- -------------- --------- ---------

Balance, January 1, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $194,294 $11,463 $(19,465) $ 255,279
Comprehensive income
Net income 17,014 17,014
Change in net unrealized
gains/ (losses) on securities
available for sale (4,869) (4,869)
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Total comprehensive income 12,145
Cash dividends, $.39 per share (5,265) (5,265)
Treasury stock purchase (2,283) (2,283)
-------- -------- -------- ------- -------- ---------
Balance, June 30, 2004 $ 1,806 $ 67,181 $206,043 $ 6,594 $(21,748) $ 259,876
======== ======== ======== ======= ======== =========
Balance, January 1, 2003 $ 903 $ 66,809 $178,209 $14,276 $(18,226) $ 241,971
Comprehensive income:
Net income 13,207 13,207
Change in net unrealized
gains/ (losses) on securities
available for sale 720 720
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Total comprehensive income 13,927
Cash dividends, $.34 per share (4,616) (4,616)
Treasury stock purchase (1,318) (1,318)
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Balance, June 30, 2003 $ 903 $ 66,809 $186,800 $14,996 $(19,544) $ 249,964
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See accompanying notes.

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)



Six Months Ended
June 30,
2004 2003
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(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 17,014 $ 13,207
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Net amortization/ (accretion) of premiums and discounts on securities 1,039 208
Provision for loan losses 3,846 4,530
Securities (gains)/losses, net (423) (6)
Depreciation and amortization 1,500 1,448
Other, net (4,029) 6,486
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NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 18,947 25,873
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of securities available for sale 24,857 -
Maturities and principal reductions on securities available for sale 37,187 125,833
Purchases of securities available for sale (38,040) (154,103)
Loans made to customers, net of repayments (33,251) 11,240
Net change in federal funds sold (900) (6,197)
Proceeds from life insurance benefit 7,267 -
Additions to premises and equipment (2,962) (863)
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NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (5,842) (24,090)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits (49,299) 29,846
Net change in short-term borrowings 35,629 (17,244)
Dividends paid (4,890) (4,229)
Purchase of treasury stock (2,283) (1,318)
Proceeds from other borrowings 42,006 13
Repayments on other borrowings (39,932) (36,212)
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NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (18,769) (29,144)
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,664) (27,361)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 94,198 96,043
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 88,534 $ 68,682
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 23,276 $ 26,096
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Income taxes paid $ 5,757 $ 6,492
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See accompanying notes.

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying June 30, 2004 and 2003 consolidated financial statements
are unaudited. The December 31, 2003 consolidated financial statements are as
reported in the First Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") 2003 annual
report. The following notes should be read together with notes to the
consolidated financial statements included in the 2003 annual report filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to Form 10-K.

1. The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its
subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting
policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in
the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the
periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports
financial information for only one segment, banking.

2. A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and
events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all
amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Impairment is
primarily measured based on the fair value of the loan's collateral. The
following table summarizes impaired loan information:



(000's)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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Impaired loans with related allowance for loan losses calculated under SFAS No. 114 $14,015 $9,168


Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal
unless collection of the principal amount is deemed to be fully assured, in
which case interest is recognized on a cash basis.

3. Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation's investments at June
30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are shown below. All securities are classified as
available-for-sale.



(000's) (000's)
June 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value
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United States Government and its agencies $237,242 $249,518 $269,228 $272,009
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 25,161 25,175 18,022 18,024
States and Municipal 145,295 150,960 152,719 161,990
Corporate Obligations 107,908 109,345 113,736 115,710
-------- -------- -------- --------
$515,606 $534,998 $553,705 $567,733
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4. Short-Term Borrowings

Period - end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:



(000's)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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Federal Funds Purchased $ 97,944 $61,524
Repurchase Agreements 5,442 5,130
Note Payable - U.S. Government 872 1,975
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$104,258 $68,629
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5. Other Borrowings

Other borrowings at period-end are summarized as follows:



(000's)
June 30, December 31,
2004 2003
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FHLB advances $360,707 $358,633
Note payable to a financial institution 18,000 18,000
City of Terre Haute, Indiana economic development revenue bonds 6,600 6,600
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$385,307 $383,233
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6. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost



THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(000's) (000's)
Post-Retirement Post-Retirement
Pension Benefits Health Benefits Pension Benefits Health Benefits
2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

Service cost $ 627 $ 542 $ 20 $ 25 $ 1,254 $ 1,083 $ 41 $ 51
Interest cost 542 507 61 63 1,084 1,013 122 126
Expected return on plan assets (700) (584) - - (1,400) (1,167) - -
Amortization of transition obligation - - 15 15 - - 30 30
Amortization of prior service cost (4) (4) - - (9) (9) - -
Amortization of net (gain) loss 61 64 34 30 123 129 68 60
----- ----- ---- ---- ------- ------- ---- ----
Net Periodic Benefit Cost $ 526 $ 525 $130 $133 $ 1,052 $ 1,049 $261 $267
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Employer Contributions

First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 that it expected to contribute
$1.57 and $1.2 million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $233,000 to
the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2004. A contribution to the Pension
Plan of $785,000 for the 6 months ended June 30, 2004 has been made. First
Financial Corporation anticipates contributing an additional $788,000 and $1.2
million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP in 2004. Contributions of
$177,000 have been made through the first half of 2004 for the Post Retirement
Health Benefits plan. First Financial Corporation anticipates contributing an
additional $150,000 to the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan in 2004.

ITEMS 2. and 3. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk

The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the
Corporation's recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page
three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is
presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following
narrative have previously read the Corporation's annual report for 2003.

Forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion are based
on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic
and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation's
control and are subject to change. These uncertainties can affect actual results
and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements in this discussion.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Certain of the Corporation's accounting policies are important to the
portrayal of the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations,
since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective
judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain.
Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as
a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which
could effect these judgments include, but without limitation, changes in
interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition
of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include
determining the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of originated mortgage
servicing rights and the valuation of goodwill. See further discussion of these
critical accounting policies in the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Summary of Operating Results

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 was $6.3 million, a
1.6% increase from the $6.2 million for the same period in 2003. Basic earnings
per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased to $0.47, a 4.4%
increase from the $0.45 for the same period in 2003. The year-to-date net income
at June 30, 2004 was $17.0 million or $1.26 per share, compared to $13.2 million
or $0.97 per share for the same period in 2003. These represent 28.8% and 29.9%
increases in net income and earnings per share, respectively.

The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are
discussed in the following analysis.

Net Interest Income

The Corporation's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which
is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and
the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income
decreased $1.9 million or 5.1% to $35.7 million in the first six months of 2004
from $37.6 million in the same period in 2003. The net interest margin decreased
from 4.02% in 2003 to 3.77% in 2004, a 25 basis point decrease driven by a
greater decline in the yield on earning assets than in the average cost of
funds.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income through the second quarter of 2004 increased $5.3
million, or 34.1%, over the same period of 2003. Life insurance proceeds account
for $4.1 million. First Courtesy checking, a new product introduced in the
fourth quarter of 2003 increased service charges on deposit income by $2.4
million. During the first 6 months of 2003, there were significantly more loans
sold than during the same period of 2004. As a result, income from the sale of
loans decreased $1.5 million from the prior period. An increase in interest
rates has decreased the volume of loan refinancing, the result being a decrease
in loans sold.

Non-Interest Expenses

Non-interest expenses increased $606 thousand, or 2.0%, due mainly to
increases in employee salaries and fringe benefit programs.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Corporation's provision for loan losses decreased to $3.8 million for
the first six months of 2004 compared to $4.5 million in the same period of
2003. At June 30, 2004, the allowance for loan losses was 1.49% of net loans,
the same as December 31, 2003. Net chargeoffs for the first six months of 2004
were $3.3 million compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2003. Based on
management's analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes
consideration of historical loss experience and potential loss exposure on
identified problem loans, management believes the allowance of $21.8 million at
June 30, 2004 is adequate. Commercial loans classified substandard or doubtful
declined from approximately $70 million at December 31, 2003 to approximately
$65 million at June 30, 2004. The increase in impaired loans and the majority of
the increase in non-accrual loans is represented by previously identified
credits for which a specific allocation had been established in determining the
adequacy of the Allowance for Loan Losses. Therefore, the higher levels of
non-accrual and impaired loans did not directly impact the level of the
Allowance for Loan Losses.

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Non-performing Loans

Non-performing loans consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate
collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, (2) loans which have
been renegotiated to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or
principal because of a deterioration in the financial position of the borrower,
and (3) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. A
summary of non-performing loans at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 follows:



(000's)
June 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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Non-accrual loans $19,124 $ 8,429
Restructured loans 324 542
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19,448 8,971
Accruing loans past due over 90 days 6,157 5,384
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$25,605 $14,355
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Ratio of the allowance for loan losses
as a percentage of non-performing loans 85% 148%


The following loan categories comprise significant components of the
non-performing loans:



(000's)
. June 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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Non-Accrual Loans:
1-4 family residential $ 1,957 $2,155
Commercial loans 15,613 4,697
Installment loans 1,554 1,577
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$19,124 $8,429
======= ======
Past due 90 days or more:
1-4 family residential $ 3,258 $2,321
Commercial loans 1,701 1,530
Installment loans 1,198 1,533
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$ 6,157 $5,384
======= ======


Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity

First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits, and
policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility
for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee.
The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest
income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.

Interest Rate Risk

Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation's most
significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net
interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the
Corporation's net interest income is largely dependent on the effective
management of this risk.

The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk
management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity
sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both
short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling
measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the
yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This
measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years.
It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and
are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain
and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate
fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated
results due to timing, frequency, and amount of interest rate changes as well as
overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of
these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These
assumptions are regularly monitored for behavioral changes.

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The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest
rate risk. Management regularly evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk
management products and strategies but does not anticipate the use of such
products will become a major part of the Corporation's risk management strategy.

The table below shows the Corporation's estimated sensitivity profile as
of June 30, 2004. The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in
interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in
rates, net interest income would increase 1.76% over the next 12 months and
increase 5.38% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in
rates, net interest income would decrease 1.73% over the next 12 months and
decrease 5.73% over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate
changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this
change.



Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Basis Point ----------------------------------------
Interest Rate Change 12 months 24 months 36 months
- -------------------- --------- --------- ---------

Down 200 -6.18 -14.02 -20.59
Down 100 -1.73 -5.73 - 9.44
Up 100 1.76 5.38 9.16
Up 200 1.85 8.91 16.52


Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management's ability to react
and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case
scenario.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity is measured by each bank's ability to raise funds to meet the
obligations of its customers, including deposit withdrawals and credit needs.
This is accomplished primarily by maintaining sufficient liquid assets in the
form of investment securities and core deposits. The Corporation has $37.4
million of investments that mature throughout the coming 12 months. The
Corporation also anticipates $63.2 million of principal payments from
mortgage-backed securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation
anticipates $13.1 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months.
With these sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate
liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.

Financial Condition

Comparing the first six months of 2004 to the year 2003, average loans are
up $8.2 million. Average deposits are up $9.9 million. Average shareholders'
equity increased $24.1 million, or 10.1%. Strong financial performance pushed
book value per share up 4.4% to $19.25 in 2004 from $18.43 at June 30, 2003.
Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total equity by the number of
shares outstanding.

Capital Adequacy

As of June 30, 2004, the most recent notification from the respective
regulatory agencies categorized the Corporation and its subsidiary banks as well
capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be
categorized as well capitalized the Corporation must maintain minimum total
risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the
table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management
believes have changed the Corporation's category.



To Be Well
June 30, 2004 December 31, 2003 Capitalized
------------- ----------------- -----------

Total risk-based capital ratio 16.26% 15.67% >or=10.0%
Tier I risk-based capital ratio 15.01% 14.43% >or= 6.0%
Tier I leverage capital ratio 11.00% 10.67% >or= 5.0%


ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

First Financial Corporation's management is responsible for establishing
and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of June
30, 2004, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the
participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation,
management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2004
were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported
on a timely basis. Additionally, there were no changes in the Corporation's
internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended
June 30, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - Other Information

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(e) Purchases of Equity Securities

The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly
from shareholders in individually negotiated transactions. The Corporation has
not adopted a formal policy or adopted a formal program for repurchases of
shares of its common stock. Following is certain information regarding shares of
common stock purchased by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this
report.




(c)
Total Number Of Shares (d)
(a) (b) Purchased As Part Of Maximum Number Of
Total Number Of Average Price Publicly Announced Plans Shares That May Yet
Shares Purchased Paid Per Share Or Programs * Be Purchased *
---------------- -------------- ------------------------ -------------------

April 1 - 30, 2004 5,000 29.85 N/A N/A
May 1-31, 2004 18,500 29.14 N/A N/A
June 1-30, 2004 7,500 29.35 N/A N/A
Total 31,000 29.31 N/A N/A


* The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or program regarding
repurchases of its shares of stock.

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

(a) The Annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation was held
on April 21, 2004

(b) The following were elected Directors of the Corporation for a three
year term as follows:



Votes for Votes Against
--------- -------------

Chapman J. Root II 10,964,305 3,376
William H. Niemeyer 10,930,018 37,663
Donald E. Smith 9,780,695 1,186,985


ITEM 6(a). Exhibits.



Exhibit No: Description of Exhibit:
- ----------- -----------------------

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the
Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

3.2 Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

10.1 Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated January 1, 2004, by reference to Exhibit 10-2 to the Corporation
Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

10.2 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's
Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

31.1 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 by
Principal Executive Officer, dated August 11, 2004.

31.2 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 by
Principal Financial Officer, dated August 11, 2004.

32.1 Certification, dated August 11, 2004, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


ITEM 6(b). Reports filed on Form 8-K.

First Financial Corporation filed the following Forms 8-K:

- Form 8-K, pursuant to item 12, was filed on April 29,
2004 in connection with the press release dated April
27, 2004, announcing quarterly results of operations.

- Form 8-K, pursuant to item 9, was filed on May 21, 2004
in connection with the press release dated May 19, 2004,
announcing the dividends.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)

Date: August 11, 2004 By /s/ Donald E. Smith
---------------------------------
Donald E. Smith, Chairman

Date: August 11, 2004 By /s/ Norman L. Lowery
-------------------------------------
Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman & CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 11, 2004 By /s/ Michael A. Carty
---------------------------------------
Michael A. Carty, Treasurer & CFO
(Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit Index



Exhibit No: Description of Exhibit:
- ----------- -----------------------

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the
Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

3.2 Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 10-Q filed
for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

10.1 Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated January 1, 2004, by reference to Exhibit 10-2 to the Corporation
Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

10.2 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to the
Corporation's Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2003.

31.1 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 by
Principal Executive Officer, dated August 11, 2004.

31.2 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004
by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 11, 2004.

32.1 Certification, dated August 11, 2004, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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