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): November 10, 2017
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.)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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On November 13, 2017, First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Community 1st Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community 1st Bank, effective as of November 10, 2017.
A copy of the press release announcing the consummation of the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Description |
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99.1 |
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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: November 13, 2017 |
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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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