UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2016
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio | 31-1042001 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. employer identification number) | |
Commission file number: 001-34762
255 East Fifth Street, Suite 700, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (877) 322-9530
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Form 8-K First Financial Bancorp.
Item 7.01 Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
C. Douglas Lefferson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer of First Financial Bank, National Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Financial Bancorp. Mr. Lefferson succeeds Richard Barbercheck who has announced his retirement effective September 30, 2016. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Barbercheck for his years of service.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP.
By: /s/ John M. Gavigan | ||
John M. Gavigan | ||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: | July 29, 2016 | |