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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): January 14, 2019
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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined
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Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not
to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting
standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On Monday, January 14, 2019, First Financial Bancorp. (the "Company") announced that the Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 5.0% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of September 30, 2018.
The Board of Directors authorized this stock repurchase plan based on the strength of the Company’s balance sheet and capital position. The Board believes that a stock repurchase plan is an important tool that can be utilized to enhance long term shareholder value. Share repurchases will be made periodically as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and will be subject to market conditions as well as other factors. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through block trades or otherwise, and in privately negotiated transactions. If any share purchases are made, they will be over a period of not greater than twenty-four months. Share purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or periodically without prior notice. A copy of the press release dated January 14, 2019 is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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/ Karen B. Woods | ||
Karen B. Woods | ||
General Counsel | ||
Date: | January 14, 2019 | |