8-K

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 17, 2016

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania
001-11138
25-1428528
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


601 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA
 
15701
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (724) 349-7220

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 17, 2016, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program for up to $25 million in shares of the Company’s common stock. A copy of this press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Number    Description

99.1
Press release dated February 17, 2016 announcing share repurchase program.



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 17, 2016

FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION


By: /s/ James R. Reske                    
Name: James R. Reske
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer