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BankFinancial Faces Lawsuits Over Merger Proxy Statements

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  • BankFinancial Corporation announced a merger with First Financial Bancorp on August 11, 2025.
  • BankFinancial faced stockholder lawsuits alleging misleading proxy statements, prompting additional disclosures.
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BankFinancial Faces Lawsuits Over Merger Proxy Statements

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The latest update is out from Bankfinancial ( (BFIN) ).

On August 11, 2025, BankFinancial Corporation announced a merger agreement with First Financial Bancorp, where BankFinancial would merge into First Financial, with the latter continuing as the surviving entity. Following the merger announcement, BankFinancial faced lawsuits from purported stockholders alleging misleading proxy statements related to the merger. To address these claims and avoid litigation delays, BankFinancial made additional disclosures, although it denies any wrongdoing.

The most recent analyst rating on (BFIN) stock is a Hold with a $11.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bankfinancial stock, see the BFIN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BFIN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BFIN is a Neutral.

Bankfinancial’s overall score is primarily impacted by its stable financial structure but is weighed down by declining profitability margins and cash flow challenges. The technical analysis indicates bearish trends, and the high P/E ratio suggests overvaluation, though the dividend yield offers some appeal.

To see Spark’s full report on BFIN stock, click here.

More about Bankfinancial

BankFinancial Corporation operates in the financial services industry, primarily offering banking products and services through its subsidiary, BankFinancial, National Association. The company focuses on providing a range of financial solutions to its clients, including personal and commercial banking services.

Average Trading Volume: 45,298

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $151.6M

For an in-depth examination of BFIN stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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