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title: "FFBC: Strong 1Q26 results with robust earnings, record fee income, and successful acquisitions"
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description: "Reported strong adjusted earnings in 1Q26, driven by robust net interest margin and record fee income. Recent acquisitions of Westfield Bank and BankFinancial contributed to balance sheet growth and enhanced profitability, while capital and credit metrics remain solid.Original document: First Financial Bancorp. [FFBC] Slides Release — Jul. 22 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
datetime: "2026-07-22T18:55:19.000Z"
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# FFBC: Strong 1Q26 results with robust earnings, record fee income, and successful acquisitions

Reported strong adjusted earnings in 1Q26, driven by robust net interest margin and record fee income. Recent acquisitions of Westfield Bank and BankFinancial contributed to balance sheet growth and enhanced profitability, while capital and credit metrics remain solid.

Original document: First Financial Bancorp. \[FFBC\] Slides Release — Jul. 22 2026

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