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OPERATING LEASES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating Leases - Lessor OPERATING LEASES - LESSOR
First Financial provides financing for various types of equipment through a variety of leasing arrangements. Operating leases are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating leases were $220.1 million and $214.0 million at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $154.9 million and $151.4 million, respectively. The Company recorded lease income of $20.2 million and $17.9 million related to lease payments for operating leases in Leasing business income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Depreciation expense related to operating lease equipment was $14.1 million and $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Depreciation expense related to operating lease equipment is included in Leasing business expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

First Financial performs assessments of the recoverability of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. First Financial recognized no impairment losses associated with operating lease assets for the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025. Recognized impairment losses, if any, would be recorded in Leasing business income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The future lease payments receivable from operating leases as of March 31, 2026 are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)Undiscounted cash flows
2026 (remaining nine months)$50,896 
202752,304 
202833,826 
202921,026 
203010,132 
Thereafter2,072 
Total operating lease payments$170,256