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: April 24, 2006
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 0-12379
(Commission File
Number) | | 31-1042001
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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300 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio
(Address of principal executive
offices) | | | | 45011
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 867-5447
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Form 8-K | | First Financial Bancorp. |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 25, 2006, First Financial Bancorp. announced that its subsidiary, First Financial Bank N.A., signed a definitive agreement to sell its Southeastern Indiana banking offices. First Financial Bank has signed a purchase and assumption agreement with MainSource Bank for the sale of approximately $30 million in loans and property of the banking offices, and the assumption of approximately $56 million in deposit accounts. The resulting financial impact for First Financial is an estimated pre-tax gain of approximately $4.5 million. Subject to regulatory approval, the sale is expected to be completed on or before September 30, 2006.
The sale is part of First Financial’s branch rationalization plan previously announced.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
| | 99.1 | | First Financial Bancorp. Press Release dated April 25, 2006. |
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.
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| | FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP.
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| | By: | /s/ J. Franklin Hall | |
| | | J. Franklin Hall | |
| | | Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer | |
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Date: April 28, 2006
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| Form 8-K | | First Financial Bancorp. |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | First Financial Bancorp. Press Release dated April 25, 2006. |
