Finward Bancorp
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Finward Bancorp (FNWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 fnwd-2026630xexx991er.htm EX-99.1 FNWD-2026.6.30-EX-99.1 ER 1 Exhibit 99.1 July 28, 2026 Finward Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Munster, Indiana - Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today ann
First Financial Bancorp said it agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp, holding company for Peoples Bank, in an all-stock deal. Finward has about $2B in assets and $1.7B in deposits. The deal adds 24 locations and expands First Financial’s Midwestern footprint. Other items include University of Dayton’s Fitz Center winning a service award and Edison State staff receiving SOCHE honors.
Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp agreed to buy Finward Bancorp for $208 million in an all-cash deal. The $22.4B-asset buyer said the combination would add $4.1B of deposits and 40+ Chicagoland branches. CEO Archie Brown said M&A may pause for integration. Finward reported 0.45% ROA and $8.1M 2025 earnings.
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Q2 results show modest earnings softness versus prior quarter, slightly higher NIM, deposit stability, stronger loan originations, and worsening asset quality.
As the acquired entity, FNWD’s equity risk/reward will hinge on exchange ratio, closing conditions, and any regulatory outcomes not provided here.
The announcement effectively ends Finward’s independent path and transfers value to shareholders, subject to deal closing and integration terms.
The deal creates a direct takeout bid dynamic for Finward shareholders, with spread and risk tied to closing conditions and exchange ratio.
First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) reported Q2 2026 net income of $76.5M, or $0.73 per diluted share, versus $74.4M, or $0.71, in Q1. Adjusted EPS was $0.80. Loan balances rose $240M (+7.1% annualized). Board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.26. The company agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp in an all-stock deal.
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Finward Bancorp (FNWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 fnwd-2026630xexx991er.htm EX-99.1 FNWD-2026.6.30-EX-99.1 ER 1 Exhibit 99.1 July 28, 2026 Finward Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Munster, Indiana - Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today ann
7 min readFirst Financial Bancorp said it agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp, holding company for Peoples Bank, in an all-stock deal. Finward has about $2B in assets and $1.7B in deposits. The deal adds 24 locations and expands First Financial’s Midwestern footprint. Other items include University of Dayton’s Fitz Center winning a service award and Edison State staff receiving SOCHE honors.
3 min readCincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp agreed to buy Finward Bancorp for $208 million in an all-cash deal. The $22.4B-asset buyer said the combination would add $4.1B of deposits and 40+ Chicagoland branches. CEO Archie Brown said M&A may pause for integration. Finward reported 0.45% ROA and $8.1M 2025 earnings.
6 min readFirst Financial Bancorp agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp in an all-stock deal valued at about $208 million, based on First Financial’s July 20, 2026 closing price. Each Finward share converts to 1.35 First Financial shares. Boards approved; closing expected in Q4 2026 after approvals. Deal targets EPS up ~5% and adds deposits to exceed $4 billion in the Chicago area.
3 min readFirst Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) reported Q2 2026 net income of $76.5M, or $0.73 per diluted share, versus $74.4M, or $0.71, in Q1. Adjusted EPS was $0.80. Loan balances rose $240M (+7.1% annualized). Board raised the quarterly dividend to $0.26. The company agreed to acquire Finward Bancorp in an all-stock deal.
7 min readFinward Bancorp (FNWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-2.1 2 d140760dex21.htm EX-2.1 EX-2.1 EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP. and FINWARD BANCORP Dated as of July 21, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I THE MERGER 1 1.1 The Merger 1 1.2 Closing 1 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Effects of the M
4 min readJohnson Robert E. III purchased 5 shares of Finward Bancorp (FNWD) at $35.75 on 2026-06-30.
2 min readLowry Robert T (Executive Vice President) purchased 51 indirectly-held shares of Finward Bancorp (FNWD) at $36.00 on 2026-06-30.
2 min readHan Amy Wong purchased 4 shares of Finward Bancorp (FNWD) at $35.75 on 2026-06-30.
1 min readScheub Todd M. (Executive Vice President) purchased 39 indirectly-held shares of Finward Bancorp (FNWD) at $36.00 on 2026-06-30.
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