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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 6, 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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure

On September 6, 2016, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce the hiring of Brian G. Karrip as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for First Commonwealth Bank. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description
99.1
Press release dated September 6, 2016 announcing the hiring of Brian G. Karrip as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer




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: September 6, 2016
FIRST COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL CORPORATION


By:    /s/ Teresa M. Ciambotti        
Name: Teresa M. Ciambotti
Title: Senior Vice President and Controller