8-K
First Foundation Inc. (FFWM)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):March 19, 2024
FIRST FOUNDATION INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36461 | 20-8639702 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification Number) |
| 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 | ||
| --- | --- | |
| Dallas, Texas | 75201 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(469) 638-9636
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | FFWM | New York Stock Exchange |
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).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
| Item 4.01 | Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant. |
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On March 19, 2024, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the subsequent interim period through March 19, 2024, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted with Crowe LLP regarding any matter or event that would require disclosure under Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K.
As previously reported on November 22, 2023, Eide Bailly LLP (“Eide Bailly”) notified the Company that Eide Bailly has made a decision to exit the financial institution portion of its SEC audit practice, and therefore would decline to stand for reappointment as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Company will continue to engage Eide Bailly for the review of the Company’s interim financial statements for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
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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.
| FIRST FOUNDATION INC. | ||
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| Date: March 21, 2024 | By: | /s/ SCOTT F. KAVANAUGH |
| Scott F. Kavanaugh | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer |