BankFinancial was hit with a proposed class action in Illinois state court alleging the bank improperly assesses and collects overdraft fees on debit card transactions authorized on sufficient funds and...

BankFinancial earnings beat by $0.02, revenue topped estimates

First Financial Bancorp. has closed its previously announced acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation through an all-stock transaction, expanding First Financial’s presence in the Chicago market with its first retail consumer-focused locations.   First Financial adds BankFinancial’s strong core deposit franchise, with 18 financial centers in the area, plus its regional and national commercial loan, lease...

First Financial is acquiring BankFinancial, a Chicago-based bank, in an all-stock transaction.© Shutterstock The acquisition will expand Cincinnati-based First Financial’s presence in the Chicago region, adding 18 financial centers. The transaction is valued at approximately $142 million based on First Financial’s closing stock price on August 8. “We are excited to add consumer banking and […]

First Financial in Cincinnati has agreed to buy BankFinancial in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The $18.6 billion-asset First Financial said in

The acquisition of BankFinancial, set to close in the fourth quarter, comes roughly a month and a half after First Financial proposed a $325 million purchase of a fellow Ohio lender.

After decades of championing financial reforms, the People’s Bank of China has lost powers to a Communist party body and a revamped regulator

The acquisition of BankFinancial, set to close in the fourth quarter, comes roughly a month and a half after First Financial proposed a $325 million purchase of a fellow Ohio lender.

With its acquisition of a Cleveland-area bank still in the works, the Cincinnati-based bank struck a deal that would provide its first retail presence in Chicago.

BankFinancial earnings beat by $0.02, revenue topped estimates

First Financial Bank has successfully completed the integration of BankFinancial, enhancing its service offerings in the greater Chicago area. Clients can now enjoy an expanded range of consumer and commercial banking services.

First Financial Bancorp has officially completed its acquisition of BankFinancial, enhancing its footprint in Chicago and expanding its services.

First Financial Bancorp has secured approval from regulators for its acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation, with completion anticipated by early 2026.

Halper Sadeh LLC is calling on shareholders of BankFinancial, Vimeo, and ODP Corporation to discuss their rights regarding current company transactions.

Halper Sadeh LLC initiates inquiries into WideOpenWest, International Money Express, and BankFinancial for potential securities law violations, seeking better terms for shareholders.

Halper Sadeh LLC is analyzing several companies for possible federal securities law violations and fiduciary breaches related to shareholder rights.

Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating BankFinancial Corporation's proposed sale to First Financial Bancorp. What does this mean for shareholders?

Halper Sadeh LLC is initiating investigations into WideOpenWest and BankFinancial shareholders to explore legal rights following recent acquisition offers.

First Financial Bancorp is set to acquire BankFinancial, enhancing its presence in Chicago's banking landscape with additional retail locations and services.

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) reported Q1 2026 net income of $74.4 million, or $0.71 diluted EPS, and adjusted EPS of $0.77. Record adjusted quarterly revenue was $265.3 million and adjusted noninterest income was $75.6 million.Key items: net interest margin 3.99% (FTE), ROTCE 17.8% (19.2% adjusted), BankFinancial acquisition closed Jan 1, 2026, and a new 5.0 million share repurchase authorization was approved.

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Ademi Firm is investigating BankFinancial (Nasdaq: BFIN) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with First Financial Bancorp. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ: BFIN) to First Financial Bancorp for 0.48 of a share of First Financial common stock per share of BankFinancial is fair to BankFinancial shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages BankFinancial shareholders to click here to learn more about …