8-K
First Foundation Inc. (FFWM)
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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): April 28, 2020
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) |
| 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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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 | NASDAQ Global Market |
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 ☐
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 28, 2020, First Foundation Inc. issued a press release announcing that on April 28, 2020 its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on June 15, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close on business on June 1, 2020.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
|---|---|
| Exhibit<br>No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated April 28, 2020 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date: April 28, 2020 | By: | /s/ ROBERT E. SJOGREN |
| Robert E. Sjogren<br><br><br>General Counsel |
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Exhibit 99.1
First Foundation Inc. Declares Common Stock Dividend
IRVINE, CA — April 28, 2020 – First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank (the “Company”), announced today that on April 28, 2020 its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on June 15, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2020.
About First Foundation
First Foundation (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial institution founded in 1990, provides private wealth management, personal banking, and business banking. The Company has offices in California, Nevada, and Hawaii with headquarters in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit www.firstfoundationinc.com.
Contact:
Tyler Resh
Director of Marketing and Strategy
First Foundation Inc.
949-202-4131
tresh@ff-inc.com