UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2016
FIRST FOUNDATION INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-36461 |
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20-8639702 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 700
Irvine, California 92612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(949) 202-4160
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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On December 9, 2016, First Foundation Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), completed its previously announced acquisition of two branches located in Laguna Hills and Seal Beach, California, from Pacific Western Bank (the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, First Foundation Bank acquired approximately $180 million of deposits. No loans were included in the Transaction.
The Company issued a press release on December 12, 2016, announcing the completion of the Transaction. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Press Release dated December 12, 2016. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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FIRST FOUNDATION INC. |
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Date: December 12, 2016 |
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/s/ JOHN M. MICHEL |
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John M. Michel Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 12, 2016. |
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