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title: "First Financial Q3 2026 net income rises 6% from prior quarter to $81.18 million"
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# First Financial Q3 2026 net income rises 6% from prior quarter to $81.18 million

-   First Financial Bancorp’s third-quarter 2026 net income rose 6% from the previous quarter to $81.18 million. \* Net interest income increased to $196.26 million, while noninterest income climbed 5% to $77.66 million from the previous quarter. \* Loans rose to $13.9 billion from the previous quarter, with growth driven by C&I, consumer lending and Summit. \* The Finward acquisition received federal regulatory approval; closing is expected January 1, 2027, subject to state regulatory and Finward shareholder approvals. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. First Financial Bancorp published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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