Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Gatx Corp (GATX)
Meeting calendar
FFBC · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 26, 2026
First Financial Bancorp
10 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of ten directors; Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditors; Approval of the First Financial Bancorp. 2026 Stock Plan; Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$3.7B
1Y TSR
+39.8%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 26, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten nominees to serve as directors for one-year terms.
- 2
Ratify the Appointment of Crowe LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Crowe LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year 2026 and approve associated fees.
- 3
Approve the First Financial Bancorp. 2026 Stock Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the First Financial Bancorp. 2026 Stock Plan to authorize 3,850,000 shares for equity awards and replace the 2020 Plan.
- 4
Non-Binding, Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (say-on-pay) vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Also a director at
Cno Financial Group Inc (CNO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
21.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Also a director at
Americas Carmart Inc (CRMT)Onity Group Inc (ONIT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.4% | 10,952,042 | $305M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.1% | 6,368,566 | $178M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.0% | 6,261,269 | $175M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.3% | 5,525,153 | $154M |
| 5 | NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | 5.2% | 5,480,061 | $153M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 4,484,394 | $125M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 3,090,108 | $86M |
| 8 | FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ | 2.6% | 2,751,469 | $77M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 2,270,223 | $63M |
| 10 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1.9% | 2,042,913 | $57M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the First Financial Bancorp 2026 annual meeting?
- First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- What is the record date for the First Financial Bancorp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the First Financial Bancorp 2026 meeting is Friday, March 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for First Financial Bancorp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the First Financial Bancorp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the First Financial Bancorp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the First Financial Bancorp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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