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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis.
These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to First Foundation Inc.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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| August 11, 2025 |
First Foundation Bank Appoints Stuart Bernstein as Chief Banking Officer Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Bank Appoints Stuart Bernstein as Chief Banking Officer IRVINE, CA-(BUSINESS WIRE)- First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors (“FFA”) and First Foundation Bank (“FFB”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Bernstein as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Offi |
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| August 11, 2025 |
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): August 11, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F |
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| August 11, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001 |
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| July 31, 2025 |
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): July 31, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 31, 2025 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): July 31, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 31, 2025 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) July 31, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS ● Sold approximately $858 million principal balance of commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans held for sale in two transactions at a combined average sale price of 94.0%, reducing our CRE concentration to approximately 365% of regulatory capital for the current quarter(c). ● Procee |
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| July 31, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES July 31, 2025 INVESTOR PRESENTATION | SECOND QUARTER 2025 Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved 1 Safe Harbor Statement This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe-Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements |
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| July 25, 2025 |
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): July 21, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 8, 2025 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 8, 2025 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 8, 2025 Registration No. |
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| July 8, 2025 |
Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) First Foundation Inc. |
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| June 27, 2025 |
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): June 23, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| May 30, 2025 |
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): May 23, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| May 30, 2025 |
First Foundation Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Section 1. Purpose of Plan. The name of the Plan is the First Foundation Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purposes of the Plan are to (i) provide an additional incentive to selected employees, directors, and independent contractors of the Company or its Affiliates whose co |
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| May 9, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00 |
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| April 30, 2025 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) April 30, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS ● Net income of $6.9 million for the quarter or earnings per share of $0.08 for the quarter (basic and diluted). ● Total revenue of $71.3 million for the quarter, due in part to continued quarter-over-quarter NIM expansion from 1.58% to 1.67%. ● Total delinquent loans decreased t |
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| April 30, 2025 |
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 30, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 30, 2025 |
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 30, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 30, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES April 30, 2025 INVESTOR PRESENTATION | FIRST QUARTER 2025 Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved 1 Safe Harbor Statement This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe-Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements |
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| April 17, 2025 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin |
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| April 17, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statem |
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| March 17, 2025 |
Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement. Exhibit 10.13 INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT This Indemnification Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated [·], is by and between First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [·] (“Indemnitee”). RECITALS A.Indemnitee is a director or an officer of the Company or of one of its subsidiaries. B.In recognition of the need to provide Indemnitee with substantial protection against personal l |
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| March 17, 2025 |
Exhibit 19.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY Approved by the Board of Directors on March 26, 2024 I. PURPOSE This Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”) provides policies and guidelines with respect to transactions in the securities of First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”). The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted this Policy to promote compliance with federal and state securities |
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| March 17, 2025 |
Subsidiaries of the Registrant. Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Name and State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation Registrant’s Percentage Ownership First Foundation Advisors, a California corporation 100 % First Foundation Bank, a California corporation 100 % In accordance with the instructions set forth in Paragraph (b) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, we have omitted subsidiaries that, if considered in the aggregat |
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| March 17, 2025 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission file number: 001-36 |
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| February 14, 2025 |
EXHIBIT A FILING ACKNOWLEDGMENT EXHIBIT A FILING ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. |
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| February 13, 2025 |
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): February 11, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 13, 2025 |
Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), by and among First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FFI”), First Foundation Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank (“FFB”, and together with FFI, the “Employer”), and Simone Lagomarsino (the “Executive”), is made and entered into as of February 11, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). WHEREAS, FFB is a bank |
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| February 13, 2025 |
Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), by and among First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FFI”), First Foundation Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank (“FFB”, and together with FFI, the “Employer”), and Thomas C. Shafer (the “Executive”), is made and entered into as of February 11, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). WHEREAS, FFB is a bank c |
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| January 30, 2025 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) January 30, 2025 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS ● Sold approximately $489 million principal balance of multifamily loans held for sale at a price of 95.1, above initial and quarter-end fair-value pricing. ● Recorded $20.1 million in provision for loan losses increasing the ratio of allowance for credit losses |
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| January 30, 2025 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits 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): January 30, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| January 30, 2025 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES December 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about o |
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| January 30, 2025 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): January 30, 2025 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| December 16, 2024 |
70,258,815 Shares of Common Stock TABLE OF CONTENTS Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration Statement No. 333-283610 PROSPECTUS 70,258,815 Shares of Common Stock This prospectus relates to the offer and sale of up to 70,258,815 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Securities”), by the selling stockholders listed in the section of this prospectus entitled “Selling Stockholders” (the “Selling Stockhol |
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| December 12, 2024 |
CORRESP 1 filename1.htm December 12, 2024 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. John Stickel Re: First Foundation Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed December 4, 2024 File No. 333-283610 Dear Mr. Stickel, Pursuant to Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securi |
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| December 4, 2024 |
EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3 (Form Type) First Foundation Inc. |
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| December 4, 2024 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 4, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 4, 2024 Registration No. |
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| November 22, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Inc. Announces Retirement of CEO Scott F. Kavanaugh and Appointment of Thomas C. Shafer as Successor November 22, 2024 DALLAS, Texas -(BUSINESS WIRE) - First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) (the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced the appointment of Tho |
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| November 22, 2024 |
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 21, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| November 15, 2024 |
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 14, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| November 14, 2024 |
SC 13G 1 ffwm111424.htm CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Foundation Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 32026V104 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate |
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| November 8, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.5 AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Amendment to Investment Agreement (this “Amendment”), effective as of September 25, 2024, is made by and between First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and CF 1Foundation Investors LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Purchaser”), and amends that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2024 (the “Agreement”), by a |
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| November 8, 2024 |
F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| October 29, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) October 29, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS ● Raised approximately $228 million of gross proceeds in an equity capital raise. ● Reclassified a portion of the multifamily loan portfolio totaling $1.9 billion in principal balance from loans held for investment to loans held for sale and recorded an associated Lower of Cost |
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| October 29, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): October 29, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| October 29, 2024 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits 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): October 29, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| October 29, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES October 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about ou |
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| October 21, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. Retention Bonus Plan and Form Participation Agreement Exhibit 10.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. RETENTION BONUS PLAN This Retention Bonus Plan (the “Plan”) is established by First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “First Foundation”), effective as of October 18, 2024 (“Effective Date”). 1. Purpose of Plan. First Foundation considers it essential to its operations and the operations of its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) that key employ |
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| October 21, 2024 |
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): October 18, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| October 15, 2024 |
SC 13D/A 1 svbp13DA.htm SCHEDULE 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Foundation Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 32026V104 (CUSIP Number) Ben Mackovak Strategic Value Investors, LP 127 Public Square, Suite 1510 Cleveland, Ohio |
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| October 15, 2024 |
EX-1 2 exh1jointfilingagmt.htm EXHIBIT 1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, of Fi |
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| October 15, 2024 |
EX-2 3 exh2investagmt.htm EXHIBIT 2 - INVESTMENT AGREEMENT INVESTMENT AGREEMENT by and between FIRST FOUNDATION INC. and STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTORS, LP Dated as of July 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I PURCHASE; CLOSING 2 Section 1.1 Purchase 2 Section 1.2 Closing 2 Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6 Section 2.1 Material Adverse Effect 6 Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties o |
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| October 8, 2024 |
EX-2 3 svbpinvstagmt.htm EXHIBIT 2 - INVESTMENT AGREEMENT INVESTMENT AGREEMENT by and between FIRST FOUNDATION INC. and STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTORS, LP Dated as of July 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I PURCHASE; CLOSING 2 Section 1.1 Purchase 2 Section 1.2 Closing 2 ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6 Section 2.1 Material Adverse Effect 6 Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties of |
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| October 8, 2024 |
FFWM / First Foundation Inc. / Strategic Value Bank Partners LLC - SC 13D Activist Investment SC 13D 1 svbpsch13d.htm SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 First Foundation Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 32026V104 (CUSIP Number) Ben Mackovak Strategic Value Investors, LP 127 Public Square, Suite 1510 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-282-0704 (Name, A |
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| October 8, 2024 |
EX-1 2 svbpsch13d71.htm EXHIBIT 1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, of First Foundation In |
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| October 3, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Inc. Announces Reclassification of $1.9 Billion of Multifamily Portfolio to Loans Held for Sale and Conversion of Series B Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to Common Stock October 3, 2024 DALLAS, Texas -(BUSINESS WIRE) - First Foundation Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “First Foundation” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly ow |
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| October 3, 2024 |
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): September 30, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio |
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| October 3, 2024 |
Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. First Foundation Inc. (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), does hereby certify: FIRST: Pursuant to Section 242 of the DGCL, this Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (the “Ame |
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| September 9, 2024 |
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): September 3, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| August 22, 2024 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin |
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| August 16, 2024 |
FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 August 16, 2024 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Aisha Adegbuyi Chris Windsor Re: First Foundation Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed July 29, 2024 File No. 001-36461 Ladies and Gentlemen: This lett |
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| August 16, 2024 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14 |
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| August 8, 2024 |
F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| July 29, 2024 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin |
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| July 25, 2024 |
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): July 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 25, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): July 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 25, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) July 25, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS ● Net income of $3.1 million for the quarter or earnings per share of $0.05 for the quarter (basic and diluted). ● Total revenue of $57.5 million for the quarter. ● Tangible book value per share of $16.43. 2Q24 Key Financial Data Highlights Profitability Metrics 2Q24 1Q24 2Q23 Re |
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| July 25, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES July 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about our f |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 4.1 THIS SECURITY HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND WITHOUT A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION AND HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO TRANSFER, SALE, ASSIGNMENT, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION THEREIN MAY BE MADE EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRA |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 3.3 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES C NON-VOTING COMMON EQUIVALENT STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Corporati |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Press Release, dated July 9, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Investor Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jamie Britton, CFO +1 (949) 476-0300 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. CLOSES $228 MILLION EQUITY INVESTMENT ANCHORED BY FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP, CANYON PARTNERS, STRATEGIC VALUE BANK PARTNERS, AND NORTH REEF CAPITAL Dallas, TX, July 09, 2024 – First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation" or the "Company'') today announced the closi |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series C NVCE Stock Exhibit 3.3 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES C NON-VOTING COMMON EQUIVALENT STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Corporati |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series A Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES A NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 8, 2024, by and among the Company and the Purchasers Exhibit 10.1 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT by and among First Foundation Inc. and the Purchasers party hereto Dated as of July 8, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Registration Rights 6 (a) Shelf Registration Statement 6 (b) Right to Request Shelf Take-Down 7 (c) [reserved] 7 (d) Limitations on Shelf Take-Downs 7 (e) Piggyback Registration 8 (f) Selection of Underwrit |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series B Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.2 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES B NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 3.2 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES B NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 9, 2024 |
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): July 8, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| July 9, 2024 |
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): July 8, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 4.1 THIS SECURITY HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND WITHOUT A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION AND HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NO TRANSFER, SALE, ASSIGNMENT, PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THIS SECURITY OR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION THEREIN MAY BE MADE EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRA |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.1 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT by and among First Foundation Inc. and the Purchasers party hereto Dated as of July 8, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1. Definitions 1 Section 2. Registration Rights 6 (a) Shelf Registration Statement 6 (b) Right to Request Shelf Take-Down 7 (c) [reserved] 7 (d) Limitations on Shelf Take-Downs 7 (e) Piggyback Registration 8 (f) Selection of Underwrit |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES A NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 9, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Investor Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jamie Britton, CFO +1 (949) 476-0300 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. CLOSES $228 MILLION EQUITY INVESTMENT ANCHORED BY FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP, CANYON PARTNERS, STRATEGIC VALUE BANK PARTNERS, AND NORTH REEF CAPITAL Dallas, TX, July 09, 2024 – First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation" or the "Company'') today announced the closi |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.1 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT by and between FIRST FOUNDATION INC. and CF 1FOUNDATION INVESTORS LP Dated as of July 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I PURCHASE; CLOSING 2 Section 1.1 Purchase 2 Section 1.2 Closing 2 Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6 Section 2.1 Material Adverse Effect 6 Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties of the Company 8 Section 2.3 Representations and |
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| July 2, 2024 |
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): July 2, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Canyon Investment Agreement, dated July 2, 2024, by and between First Foundation Inc. and Canyon* Exhibit 10.2 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT by and between FIRST FOUNDATION INC. and THE PURCHASERS (AS DEFINED BELOW) Dated as of July 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I PURCHASE; CLOSING 2 Section 1.1 Purchase 2 Section 1.2 Closing 2 Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 7 Section 2.1 Material Adverse Effect 7 Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties o |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series A Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES A NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series C NVCE Stock Exhibit 3.3 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES C NON-VOTING COMMON EQUIVALENT STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Corporati |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities 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): July 2, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.2 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. | INVESTOR PRESENTATION July 2024 Safe Harbor Statement 1 This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe-Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about our future financial performance and financial condition, as well as |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Certificate of Designations for Series B Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Exhibit 3.2 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF SERIES B NONCUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. FIRST FOUNDATION INC., a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Sections 103, 141 and 151 thereof, does hereby certify that: In accordance with the provisions of the Co |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE Investor Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jamie Britton, CFO +1 (949) 476-0300 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. ANNOUNCES OVER $225 MILLION EQUITY INVESTMENT ANCHORED BY FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP, CANYON PARTNERS, STRATEGIC VALUE BANK PARTNERS, AND NORTH REEF CAPITAL Simone Lagomarsino (Former CEO of Luther Burbank, Former Chair of the Board of Directors of Federal Home Loan Bank of S |
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| July 2, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.3 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT by and between FIRST FOUNDATION INC. and STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTORS, LP Dated as of July 2, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I PURCHASE; CLOSING 2 Section 1.1 Purchase 2 Section 1.2 Closing 2 Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6 Section 2.1 Material Adverse Effect 6 Section 2.2 Representations and Warranties of the Company 7 Section 2.3 Representations an |
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| June 5, 2024 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2024 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2024 Registration No. |
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| June 5, 2024 |
Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-8 (Form Type) First Foundation Inc. |
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| May 29, 2024 |
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): May 28, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File |
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| May 29, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 2024 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Section 1. Purpose of Plan. The name of the Plan is the First Foundation Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purposes of the Plan are to (i) provide an additional incentive to selected employees, directors, and independent contractors of the Company or its Affiliates whose contributions are essential to the g |
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| May 29, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. Form of Stock Option Agreement for 2024 Equity Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.3 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE (2024 Equity Incentive Plan) I am pleased to inform you that you have been granted an option to purchase shares of the Common Stock of First Foundation Inc. This award is subject to the terms and conditions of the First Foundation Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, this Grant Notice, and the following Stock Option Agreement. The details of |
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| May 29, 2024 |
Exhibit 10.2 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD GRANT NOTICE (2024 Equity Incentive Plan) I am pleased to inform you that you have been granted a Restricted Stock Unit Award. This award is subject to the terms and conditions of the First Foundation Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, this Grant Notice, and the following Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. The details of this award are ind |
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| May 9, 2024 |
Letter of Eide Bailly LLP, dated May 9, 2024. EXHIBIT 16.1 May 9, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: On November 17, 2023, we provided notice to First Foundation, Inc. (the Company) of our decision to not stand for reelection as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. We have read the statements made by First Foundation Inc., which we understand will be filed with t |
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| May 9, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A 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 17, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi |
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| May 9, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00 |
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| April 25, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 BANKING ● PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● TRUST SERVICES April 2024 INVESTOR PRESENTATION Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe-Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about our |
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| April 25, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) April 25, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS ● Net income of $793 thousand for the quarter or earnings per share of $0.01 for the quarter (basic and diluted). ● Loan to deposit ratio of 94.8% as of March 31, 2024. ● Tangible book value per share of $16.35. 1Q24 Key Financial Data Highlights Profitability Metrics 1Q24 4Q23 1 |
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| April 25, 2024 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits 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 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 25, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 18, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy Statem |
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| April 18, 2024 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin |
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| March 21, 2024 |
Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 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): March 19, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| February 28, 2024 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission file number: 001-36 |
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| February 28, 2024 |
Subsidiaries of the Registrant. Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Name and State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation Registrant’s Percentage Ownership First Foundation Advisors, a California corporation 100 % First Foundation Bank, a California corporation 100 % In accordance with the instructions set forth in Paragraph (b) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, we have omitted subsidiaries that, if considered in the aggregat |
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| February 28, 2024 |
Exhibit 97 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. CLAWBACK POLICY I. Purpose and Scope The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. The Board has the |
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| February 27, 2024 |
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): February 27, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 27, 2024 |
Exhibit 3.1 BYLAWS OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. A Delaware Corporation (Effective February 27, 2024) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I CORPORATE OFFICES 1 1.1 REGISTERED OFFICE 1 1.2 OTHER OFFICES 1 Article II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS 1 2.1 PLACE OF MEETINGS 1 2.2 ANNUAL MEETINGS 1 2.3 SPECIAL MEETINGS 5 2.4 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONNAIRE, REPRESENTATION AND AGREEMENT 7 2.5 NOTIC |
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| February 13, 2024 |
FFWM / First Foundation Inc. / GMT CAPITAL CORP - AMENDMENT TO FORM SC 13G Passive Investment UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* First Foundation Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 32026V104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this |
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| February 13, 2024 |
FFWM / First Foundation Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment SC 13G 1 tv0936-firstfoundationinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Name of issuer: First Foundation Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 32026V104 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant t |
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| January 25, 2024 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) January 25, 2024 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS ● Net income of $2.5 million for the quarter or earnings per share of $0.045 for the quarter (basic and diluted). ● Loan to deposit ratio of 95.2% as of December 31, 2023. ● Tangible book value per share of $16.30. 4Q23 Key Financial Data Highlights Profitability |
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| January 25, 2024 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits 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): January 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| January 25, 2024 |
Exhibit 99.1 ● ● ▪▪ ▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪▪ ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ •••• ••••• ▪▪▪▪ California, $778 , 82% Florida, $106 , 11% Texas, $2 , 0% Hawaii, $28 , 3% Nevada, $10 , 1% Other, $28 , 3% California, $4,575 , 87% Florida, $97 , 2% Texas, $226 , 4% Hawaii, $2 , 0% Nevada, $35 , 1% Other, $294 , 6% California, $218 , 37% Florida, $333 , 57% Texas, $21 , 4% Hawaii |
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| January 25, 2024 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): January 25, 2024 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| December 19, 2023 |
FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 December 19, 2023 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: John Spitz Ben Phippen Todd Schiffman Susan Block Re: First Foundation Inc. Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023 Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended |
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| November 22, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant 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 17, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| November 22, 2023 |
Letter from Eide Bailly LLP dated November 22, 2023 EXHIBIT 16.1 November 22, 2023 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: On November 17, 2023, we provided notice to First Foundation, Inc. (the Company) of our decision to not stand for reelection as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. We have read the statements made by First Foundation, Inc., which we understand will be filed |
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| November 8, 2023 |
F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| November 6, 2023 |
FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 November 6, 2023 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: John Spitz Ben Phippen Todd Schiffman Susan Block Re: First Foundation Inc. Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 Filed August 8, 2023 File No. 001-364 |
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| October 31, 2023 |
FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 October 31, 2023 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: John Spitz Ben Phippen Todd Schiffman Susan Block Re: First Foundation Inc. Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 Filed August 8, 2023 File No. 001-364 |
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| October 26, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition 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): October 26, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| October 26, 2023 |
Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits 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): October 26, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| October 26, 2023 |
First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) October 26, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS ● Net income of $2.2 million for the quarter or earnings per share of $0.04 for the quarter (basic and diluted). ● Total revenues of $63.8 million for the quarter, including net interest income of $52.1 million. ● Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.10%. 3Q23 Key Financia |
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| October 26, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 ● ● ▪▪ ▪▪ 2,737 2,666 2,721 2,263 2,660 2,413 2,569 2,668 2,743 2,364 2,281 2,275 2,158 2,202 2,238 1,949 1,947 1,901 1,020 1,050 1,074 1,049 1,150 1,250 1,879 2,016 2,271 2,306 2,769 2,973 10,363 10,602 11,047 10,052 10,807 10,812 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 Dec'22 Jan'23 Feb'23 Mar'23 Jun'23 Sep'23 Non-interest Bearing Interest Bearing Money Market Savings CDs ▪▪▪▪▪ ▪▪▪ |
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| August 21, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 25 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 001-36461 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. NASDAQ Global Stock Market (Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of the Exchange where security is listed and/or registered) |
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| August 15, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), by and between First Foundation Inc. (the “Employer”), a Delaware corporation, and James Britton (the “Executive”), is made and entered into as of August 14, 2023. WHEREAS, First Foundation Bank (“FFB”) is a bank chartered by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation of the State of California (the “ |
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| August 15, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.3 FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is made as of August 14, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between First Foundation Bank, a California state chartered commercial bank (the “Employer”), and Amy Djou (“Executive”), with reference to the following: RECITALS WHEREAS, Employer and Executive are parties to that certai |
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| August 15, 2023 |
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): August 14, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F |
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| August 15, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.2 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT This CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of August 14, 2023 (“Effective Date”), is made by and between First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and James Britton (the “Executive”), with reference to the following facts and circumstances: R E C I T A L S: A. |
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| August 14, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No. |
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| August 10, 2023 |
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): August 9, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| August 10, 2023 |
First Foundation Inc. Announces Transfer of Common Stock Listing to the New York Stock Exchange Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Inc. Announces Transfer of Common Stock Listing to the New York Stock Exchange DALLAS — August 10, 2023 — First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announced today that it is transferring the listing of its c |
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| August 8, 2023 |
F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents F UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. |
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| August 3, 2023 |
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): August 3, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| August 3, 2023 |
First Foundation Inc. Appoints James Britton as Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Inc. Appoints James Britton as Chief Financial Officer DALLAS, Texas - (BUSINESS WIRE) - First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of James (“Jamie”) Britton as Executive Vice President, |
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| July 27, 2023 |
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): July 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 27, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ● PERSONAL BANKING ● BUSINESS BANKING July 2023 INVESTOR PRESENTATION Copyright © 2023 First Foundation Inc. All Rights Reserved This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “Safe-Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including forward-looking statements regarding our expectations and beliefs |
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| July 27, 2023 |
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): July 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| July 27, 2023 |
First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) July 27, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS ● Recognized goodwill impairment (non-cash) of $215.3 million resulting in a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $212.3 million, or $3.76 per share (basic and diluted). Goodwill impairment is a non-cash charge and has no impact on our regulatory capital ratios, cash |
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| June 30, 2023 |
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): June 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| June 29, 2023 |
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): June 23, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| June 29, 2023 |
Bylaws of First Foundation Inc. (effective June 23, 2023) Exhibit 3.1 BYLAWS OF FIRST FOUNDATION INC. A Delaware Corporation (Effective June 23, 2023) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I CORPORATE OFFICES 1 1.1 REGISTERED OFFICE 1 1.2 OTHER OFFICES 1 Article II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS 1 2.1 PLACE OF MEETINGS 1 2.2 ANNUAL MEETINGS 1 2.3 SPECIAL MEETINGS 4 2.4 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONNAIRE, REPRESENTATION AND AGREEMENT 6 2.5 NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS 6 |
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| June 27, 2023 |
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): June 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| June 27, 2023 |
First Foundation Stockholders Elect the Company’s Ten Director Candidates at the 2023 Annual Meeting Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Stockholders Elect the Company’s Ten Director Candidates at the 2023 Annual Meeting DALLAS-(BUSINESS WIRE)- First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors (“FFA”) and First Foundation Bank (“FFB”), today announced that, based on a prelimina |
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| June 22, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| June 16, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| June 15, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| June 12, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| June 9, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| June 8, 2023 |
A New Foundation for First Foundation: The Case for Replacing John Hakopian with Allison Ball J u n e 2 0 2 3PAGE | 2 The materials contained herein (the “Materials”) represent the opinions of Driver Management Company LLC and the other participants named in the proxy solicitation (collectively, “Driver,” the “Driver Group” or “we”) and are based on publicly available information with respect to First Foundation Inc. |
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| June 8, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| June 1, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| May 31, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| May 23, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| May 22, 2023 |
IMPORTANT VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST FOUNDATION SHAREHOLDERS: Due to new rules implemented by the SEC, Driver’s nominee appears on the Company’s Blue voting instruction form, as well as on the enclosed WHITE voting instruction form. |
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| May 22, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| May 18, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| May 17, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| May 15, 2023 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin |
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| May 15, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| May 12, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confid |
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| May 9, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 00 |
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| May 1, 2023 |
Auditor Name Eide Bailly, LLP Auditor Firm ID 286 Auditor Location San Ramon, CA UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. |
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| May 1, 2023 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin |
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| April 28, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of April 25, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, Driver Management Company LLC, and J. Abbott R. Cooper (collectively, “Driver”), and First Foundation, Inc. (“First Foundation” or the “Company”) and certain of its current and former directors and officers, namely, |
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| April 28, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| April 28, 2023 |
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 25, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 28, 2023 |
Settlement Agreement dated April 25, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of April 25, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, Driver Management Company LLC, and J. Abbott R. Cooper (collectively, “Driver”), and First Foundation, Inc. (“First Foundation” or the “Company”) and certain of its current and former directors and officers, namely, |
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| April 28, 2023 |
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 25, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 28, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.2 First Foundation Announces Litigation Settlement with Driver Management Company Avoids Further Litigation, Preserving Stockholder Capital Company is Committed to Supporting its Highly-Qualified Incumbent Directors and Urges Stockholders to Vote “FOR” Each of the Company’s Director Nominees DALLAS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company” |
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| April 28, 2023 |
Press Release dated April 28, 2023 Exhibit 99.2 First Foundation Announces Litigation Settlement with Driver Management Company Avoids Further Litigation, Preserving Stockholder Capital Company is Committed to Supporting its Highly-Qualified Incumbent Directors and Urges Stockholders to Vote “FOR” Each of the Company’s Director Nominees DALLAS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company” |
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| April 28, 2023 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin |
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| April 27, 2023 |
First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) April 27, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS ● Earnings per share of $0.15 for the quarter (EPS and adjusted EPS). ● Net income of $8.5 million for the quarter. ● Total revenues of $70.5 million for the quarter. 1Q23 Key Financial Data Highlights Profitability Metrics 1Q23 4Q22 1Q22 Return on average assets (%) 0.26 0.55 |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 ● ● ▪▪▪▪▪ $7,669 74% $2,694 26% Insured Deposits Uninsured Deposits 1) Reported in the 12/31/22 Call report as 59% insured. $8,544, 85% $1,508, 15% ▪ ▪ $8,615, 85% $1,517, 15% ▪ ▪ ▪ 95% 93% 81% 78% 104% 106% 106% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% YE 2018 YE 2019 YE 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 Mar 31st Apr 12th Loan / Deposit Ratio Loan/ Deposit Ratio Average 2,737 2,666 2,721 2,560 2,263 2,374 2, |
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| April 27, 2023 |
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 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 27, 2023 |
EXHIBIT 99.1 - SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Execution Version 1 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT This Settlement Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of April 25, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Driver Opportunity Partners I LP, Driver Management Company LLC, and J. |
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| April 27, 2023 |
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 27, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 27, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| April 26, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 First Foundation Inc. Appoints Gabriel Vazquez to Board of Directors Appointment further enhances Board independence and diversity DALLAS — April 26, 2023 — First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announced today that Gabri |
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| April 26, 2023 |
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 25, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 26, 2023 |
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 25, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio |
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| April 11, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.2 February 7, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Mr. Abbott Cooper Founder and Managing Member Driver Management Company LLC 250 Park Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 With a copy to: Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Request for Additional Information Dear Mr. Cooper: On Dece |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 7, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Driver Management Company LLC EX-99.2 2 tm2311133d3ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 February 7, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Mr. Abbott Cooper Founder and Managing Member Driver Management Company LLC 250 Park Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 With a copy to: Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Request for Ad |
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| March 16, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Letter, dated March 15, 2023, from C. Zieminski to J. Christensen Exhibit 99.1 Craig Zieminski Tel +1.214.220.7865 Fax +1.214.999.7865 March 15, 2023 Via Email Joseph L. Christensen Christensen & Dougherty LLP 1000 N. West St. Wilmington, DE 19801 [email protected] Re: Nomination of Allison Ball Dear Joseph: I write on behalf of my client, First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), in regard to the purported nomination of Ms. Allison Ball by Driver Opport |
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| March 15, 2023 |
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): March 15, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| March 15, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| March 15, 2023 |
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): March 15, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 Craig Zieminski Tel +1.214.220.7865 Fax +1.214.999.7865 March 15, 2023 Via Email Joseph L. Christensen Christensen & Dougherty LLP 1000 N. West St. Wilmington, DE 19801 [email protected] Re: Nomination of Allison Ball Dear Joseph: I write on behalf of my client, First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), in regard to the purported nomination of Ms. Allison Ball by Driver Opport |
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| March 13, 2023 |
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): March 7, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil |
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| March 9, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| March 8, 2023 |
1 IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DRIVER OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS I LP, Plaintiff, v. |
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| March 8, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| March 6, 2023 |
DFAN14A 1 dfan14a1244700803062023.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ |
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| March 6, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| February 28, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.12 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This SIXTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Sixth Amendment” or this “Amendment”) is made as of December 19, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between First Foundation Advisors, a California corporation (the “Employer”), and John A. Hakopian (“Executive”), with reference to the following: RECITALS WHEREAS, Employer and Executive are pa |
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| February 28, 2023 |
EX-10.11 2 ffwm-20221231xex10d11.htm EX-10.11 Exhibit 10.11 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This FIFTH AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Fourth Amendment” or this “Amendment”) is made as of March 11, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between First Foundation Advisors (the “Employer”), a California corporation and John A. Hakopian (“Executive”), with reference to the following: RECI |
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| February 28, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission file number: 001-36 |
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| February 28, 2023 |
Subsidiaries of the Registrant. Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT Name and State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation Registrant’s Percentage Ownership First Foundation Advisors, a California corporation 100 % First Foundation Bank, a California corporation 100 % In accordance with the instructions set forth in Paragraph (b) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, we have omitted subsidiaries that, if considered in the aggregat |
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| February 28, 2023 |
Exhibit 10.18 AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of August 6, 2020 (“Effective Date”), is made by and between First Foundation Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and John Hakopian (the “Executive”), with reference to the following facts and circum |
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| February 27, 2023 |
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2023 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2023 Registration No. |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 21, 2023, from Driver Management Company LLC to First Foundation Inc. Exhibit 99.2 February 21, 2023 Mr. Max Briggs Lead Director c/o Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Mr. Briggs, Reference is made to my letter dated February 15, 2023, regarding Christopher Naghibi’s service, from December 22, 2021 until September 6, 2022, as a director of both Friendly Hill |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.1 January 15, 2023 Mr. Max Briggs Lead Director c/o Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Mr. Briggs, It has recently come to my attention that Christopher Naghibi, who was appointed as chief operating officer of First Foundation Bank (“FF Bank”) on December 6, 2022 and who previous |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 January 15, 2023 Mr. Max Briggs Lead Director c/o Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Mr. Briggs, It has recently come to my attention that Christopher Naghibi, who was appointed as chief operating officer of First Foundation Bank (“FF Bank”) on December 6, 2022 and who previous |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.3 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 650 Town Center Drive, 10th Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1993 714.513.5100 main 714.513.5130 fax www.sheppardmullin.com Joshua A. Dean 714.424.8292 direct [email protected] February 23, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Andrew Fre |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.2 February 21, 2023 Mr. Max Briggs Lead Director c/o Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Mr. Briggs, Reference is made to my letter dated February 15, 2023, regarding Christopher Naghibi’s service, from December 22, 2021 until September 6, 2022, as a director of both Friendly Hill |
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| February 24, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.3 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 650 Town Center Drive, 10th Floor Costa Mesa, California 92626-1993 714.513.5100 main 714.513.5130 fax www.sheppardmullin.com Joshua A. Dean 714.424.8292 direct [email protected] February 23, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Andrew Fre |
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| February 24, 2023 |
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): February 15, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 24, 2023 |
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): February 15, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.2 February 7, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Mr. Abbott Cooper Founder and Managing Member Driver Management Company LLC 250 Park Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 With a copy to: Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Request for Additional Information Dear Mr. Cooper: On Dece |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Appendix A Deficiencies in the Notice Exhibit 99.4 Matthew W. Moran [email protected] Tel +1.214.220.7723 February 22, 2023 Via Email Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Andrew Freedman, Esq. Re: Purported Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of First Foundation Inc. Dear Mr. Freed |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.3 February 7, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, Reference is made to your letter of even date. I will review your requests for information with Ms. Flores and Ms. Ball and respond. With respect to interviewing Ms. Flores and Ms. Ball, I would make the same point that |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 22, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Driver Management Company LLC EX-99.4 5 tm237648d3ex99-4.htm EXHIBIT 99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Matthew W. Moran [email protected] Tel +1.214.220.7723 February 22, 2023 Via Email Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Andrew Freedman, Esq. Re: Purported Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockhol |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 February 6, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Purported Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of First Foundation Inc. Dear Mr. Alsheimer: I am writing to you on be |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 22, 2023, from Driver Management Company LLC to First Foundation Inc. Exhibit 99.5 DRIVER OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS I LP c/o Driver Management Company LLC 1903 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 102 San Antonio, Texas 78212 February 22, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL AND OVERNIGHT MAIL First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 Attn: Catharine Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Re: Recent Company Communications De |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 7, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Driver Management Company LLC EX-99.2 3 tm237648d3ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 February 7, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Mr. Abbott Cooper Founder and Managing Member Driver Management Company LLC 250 Park Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10177 With a copy to: Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Request for Add |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 6, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Driver Management Company LLC Exhibit 99.1 February 6, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP 1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 [email protected] Attention: Sebastian Alsheimer, Esq. Re: Purported Notice of Stockholder Nomination of Individuals for Election as Directors at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of First Foundation Inc. Dear Mr. Alsheimer: I am writing to you on be |
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| February 23, 2023 |
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): February 6, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 7, 2023, from Driver Management Company LLC to First Foundation Inc. EX-99.3 4 tm237648d3ex99-3.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit 99.3 February 7, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, Reference is made to your letter of even date. I will review your requests for information with Ms. Flores and Ms. Ball and respond. With respect to interviewing Ms. Flores an |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events 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): February 6, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 23, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.5 DRIVER OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS I LP c/o Driver Management Company LLC 1903 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 102 San Antonio, Texas 78212 February 22, 2023 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL AND OVERNIGHT MAIL First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, Texas 75201 Attn: Catharine Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Re: Recent Company Communications De |
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| February 23, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| February 17, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| February 13, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 3, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Charles Flores Exhibit 99.3 February 3, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc., a financial institution with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, sent a letter, dated Februar |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.3 February 3, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc., a financial institution with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, sent a letter, dated Februar |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.5 February 8, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), a financial institution with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, sent two let |
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| February 8, 2023 |
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): February 2, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 2, 2023, from Driver Management Company to First Foundation Inc. EX-99.2 3 tm233985d5ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 February 2, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, I saw your “preservation notice” and my only response is: really? You and I both know that this is a shameless (and unbelievably bush league) attempt at intimidation by confla |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 2, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Charles Flores EX-99.1 2 tm233985d5ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 February 2, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), a financial institution with its |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 3, 2023, from Driver Management Company to First Foundation Inc. Exhibit 99.4 February 3, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, I have reviewed a letter from you of even date addressed to Charles Flores, as registered agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC (“HOHRW LLC”) and would like to clarify the following: First, I do not represent any of Mr. |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 February 2, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), a financial institution with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, has received |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.4 February 3, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, I have reviewed a letter from you of even date addressed to Charles Flores, as registered agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC (“HOHRW LLC”) and would like to clarify the following: First, I do not represent any of Mr. |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Soundview Plaza 1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R Stamford, CT 06902 Exhibit 99.2 February 2, 2023 Ms. Kelly Rentzel Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary First Foundation Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 Kelly, I saw your “preservation notice” and my only response is: really? You and I both know that this is a shameless (and unbelievably bush league) attempt at intimidation by conflating an entirely illegitimate request with t |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events 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): February 2, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 8, 2023 |
Letter, dated February 8, 2023, from First Foundation Inc. to Charles Flores Exhibit 99.5 February 8, 2023 By Email and Federal Express Charles Flores, Registered Agent of Hell or High Ranch Water LLC Beck Redden LLP 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4500 Houston, Texas 77010-2029 Re: Hell or High Ranch Water LLC | Request for Document Preservation Dear Mr. Flores: First Foundation Inc. (the “Company”), a financial institution with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, sent two let |
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| February 6, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| February 6, 2023 |
EXHIBIT 1 - DFAN 14A, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2023 DFAN14A 1 dfan14a1244700802022023.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ |
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| February 2, 2023 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events 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): February 2, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 2, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin |
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| February 2, 2023 |
Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Foundation Inc. Comments on Actions by Driver Management No Stockholder Action Required at this Time DALLAS, TX – February 2, 2023 – First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today issued the follo |
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| February 2, 2023 |
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): February 2, 2023 FIRST FOUNDATION INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36461 20-8639702 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission |
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| February 2, 2023 |
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confide |
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| February 2, 2023 |
Press Release of First Foundation Inc., dated February 2, 2023. Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Foundation Inc. Comments on Actions by Driver Management No Stockholder Action Required at this Time DALLAS, TX – February 2, 2023 – First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation” or the “Company”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today issued the follo |
