SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on NASDAQ
Interdealer Quotation System
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17 or 15d-17 thereunder
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP.
(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
Third and High Streets, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (513) 867-4700
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the
number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security: Common stock, $8.00 par value
2. Number of shares outstanding before the change: 13,362,209
3. Number of shares outstanding after the change: 14,698,430
4. Effective date of change: November 1, 1996
5. Method of change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange, distribution,
stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for treasury, etc.)
Stock dividend
Give brief description of transaction: On November 1, 1996 First
Financial Bancorp. issued shares of $8 par value common stock as a result
of a 10% stock dividend declared on September 24, 1996.
II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
Not applicable
DATE: November 4, 1996 BY: /s/ Michael R. O'Dell
Michael R. O'Dell, Senior Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
