{"url_path":"/sec/ffbc/8-k/2026-07-21/item-7-01","section_key":"item-7-01","section_title":"Item 7.01 Regulation","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/708955/0001104659-26-085424-index.html","accession_number":"0001104659-26-085424","cik":"0000708955","ticker":"FFBC","issuer_name":"FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/708955/0001104659-26-085424-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000708955","primary_entity_name":"FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/"},"word_count":127,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**Item 7.01 Regulation\nFD Disclosure.**\n\n \n\nOn\nJuly 21, 2026, the Company issued its Press Release which included an announcement of the execution of the Merger Agreement. Additionally,\nthe investor presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 incudes supplemental information regarding the Merger, and the executive officers of\nthe Company intend to use the materials filed herewith, in whole or in part, in one or more meetings with investors and analysts.\n\n \n\nThe Company does not intend for Item 2.02, Item 7.01, Exhibit 99.1\nor Exhibit 99.2 to be treated as “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated\nby reference into its filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference\nin such filing."}