The Times and Democrat

SCBT and First Financial to merge

SCBT Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SCBT) and First Financial Holdings, Inc. (“First Financial”) (NASDAQ: FFCH) jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which SCBT ...
The Times and Democrat

First Financial Holdings, Inc. reports record 2013 operating earnings of $63.5 million

The Board of Directors of First Financial Holdings, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share payable on its common stock. This per share amount is equal to the dividend paid in ...
Insider Monkey

First Financial Holdings, Inc. (FFCH): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock?

First Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFCH) was in 11 hedge funds’ portfolio at the end of March. FFCH has experienced an increase in activity from the world’s largest hedge funds of late. There were ...
Post and Courier

Five Southeastern Bank Brands to Come Together as South State Bank

First Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCBT) announced Feb. 17, 2014, its plan to join five brands under one unified name – South State Bank. The holding company name will also be changed to South ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

First Financial Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Holdings, Inc. ("First Financial" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:FFCH), the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association ...
Insider Monkey

First Financial Holdings Inc (FFCH)

In today’s marketplace, there are many indicators market participants can use to monitor their holdings. A pair of the best are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment. First Financial Holdings, Inc.