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  • Fixed Exchange Ratio (new) — The exchange ratio is fixed at 1.35 First Financial shares per Finward share, so Finward shareholders bear the risk of First Financial's stock price declining before closing.
  • Ownership Dilution (new) — Existing First Financial shareholders will own only about 5% of the combined company, while Finward shareholders will own about 95%, a major shift in control and ownership.
  • No Appraisal Rights (new) — Finward shareholders cannot dissent and demand fair value for their shares, removing a potential safeguard for those who oppose the deal.
  • Potential Conflicts of Interest (new) — Finward's directors and executive officers may have personal interests in the merger that differ from those of ordinary shareholders, creating potential conflicts.
NASDAQ: FFBC FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP /OH/ 424B3

First Financial Bancorp to acquire Finward Bancorp in all-stock deal valued at about $208.3 million

Filed September 28, 2026 · ~2 min read

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    Finward shareholders will receive 1.35 First Financial shares per Finward share, a fixed exchange ratio not adjusted for market price changes.

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    Based on First Financial's July 20, 2026 closing price, the merger consideration is approximately $208.3 million, or $47.90 per Finward share.

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    First Financial expects to issue about 5.87 million new shares, giving Finward holders roughly 5% of the combined company.

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Figures/quotes linked to EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Oct 4, 2026 · How we verify