Nordea Investment Management AB Cuts Stake in First Financial Bancorp.

The fund sold 40,269 shares of the bank's stock in the fourth quarter.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:04am

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Nordea Investment Management AB reduced its stake in First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) by 13.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company's recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 268,755 shares of the bank's stock, worth approximately $6.75 million.

Why it matters

This move by Nordea Investment Management AB reflects broader trends in the financial sector, as institutional investors adjust their portfolios in response to market conditions and economic factors. The reduction in stake could signal a shift in Nordea's investment strategy or outlook on First Financial Bancorp.

The details

Nordea Investment Management AB sold 40,269 shares of First Financial Bancorp. stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 268,755 shares. The fund previously owned 0.27% of the bank's outstanding shares.

  • Nordea Investment Management AB filed the disclosure with the SEC on March 27, 2026.
  • The stake reduction occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Nordea Investment Management AB

A major European asset management firm that oversees investments across various asset classes.

First Financial Bancorp.

A bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the parent of First Financial Bank, which provides commercial and consumer banking services across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the ongoing shifts in institutional investor holdings within the banking sector, as firms like Nordea adjust their portfolios in response to market conditions and their own investment strategies.