First Foundation Secures Final Regulatory Approval for FirstSun Merger, Sets April 1st Closing

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First Foundation Inc. announced it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its merger with FirstSun Capital Bancorp, with the transaction expected to close on April 1, 2026. The company also updated employment agreements for its President/Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

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• Merger Finalization

  First Foundation Inc. and FirstSun Capital Bancorp have received all necessary stockholder and bank regulatory approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to complete their proposed merger.

• Imminent Closing Date Set

  The proposed merger is now expected to close on April 1, 2026, marking the final step in the transaction process.

• Executive Employment Agreements Updated

  The company extended the employment term for Simone Lagomarsino, President and Chief Risk Officer, until December 31, 2027, and entered into a new employment agreement with James Britton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, formalizing his $390,000 annual base salary and severance terms until December 31, 2027.

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This 8-K provides a critical update on the previously announced merger with FirstSun Capital Bancorp. The confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and the establishment of an imminent closing date (April 1, 2026) remove significant uncertainty surrounding the transaction. This finalizes the path for the merger, which is a transformational event for the company. Additionally, the company formalized employment agreements for key executives, including the CFO, which are standard governance updates.