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First Financial Bancorp's Q1 earnings showed a 2.6% revenue increase, but missed estimates by $14.7 million; net income was $51.3 million or $0.54 per share. Despite economic concerns, the bank saw modest loan growth and expects up to 5% loan growth in 2025, driven by leasing and mortgage origination. Return metrics declined due to seasonal softness and increased loan loss provisions; however, asset quality metrics showed improvement, with nonperforming assets and net charge-offs decreasing.