10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2012

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2012

Filed May 10, 2012For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) reported a strong first quarter of 2012, with net income available to common shareholders soaring by 377% to $421 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $88 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the prior year period. This significant increase was driven by a substantial rise in noninterest income, particularly a $115 million gain from the Vantiv, Inc. IPO, and a strong increase in mortgage banking net revenue, up $102 million due to increased origination fees and gains on loan sales. The provision for loan and lease losses also decreased by 46% year-over-year, reflecting improved credit trends. Net interest income saw a modest 2% increase to $903 million, supported by higher average interest-earning assets and a more favorable funding mix, although net interest margin slightly decreased. Noninterest expense increased by 6%, primarily due to higher personnel costs. The Bancorp's capital ratios remain robust, exceeding "well-capitalized" guidelines, with Tier 1 capital at 12.20% and Tier 1 leverage at 11.31%. The company also announced an accelerated share repurchase program for $75 million of its common stock.

Financial Highlights

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Net Income

$430.00M

EPS (Diluted)

$0.45

Total Assets

$116.75B

Free Cash Flow

$1.80B

Financial Statements
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Interest Expense$142.00M
Net Income$430.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.46
EPS (Diluted)$0.45
Shares Outstanding (Basic)915.23M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)957.42M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income available to common shareholders surged 377% year-over-year to $421 million, or $0.45 per diluted share.
  • 2Noninterest income increased by 32% to $769 million, significantly boosted by a $115 million gain from the Vantiv, Inc. IPO.
  • 3Mortgage banking net revenue more than doubled, increasing by $102 million due to higher origination volumes and gains on loan sales.
  • 4Provision for loan and lease losses decreased by 46% to $91 million, reflecting improved credit quality metrics.
  • 5Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases decreased by 44% to 1.08%.
  • 6Tier 1 capital ratio remained strong at 12.20%, and Tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.31%, both exceeding regulatory requirements.
  • 7The Bancorp announced an accelerated share repurchase program of $75 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of the significant increase in net income was the $115 million pre-tax gain recognized from the Vantiv, Inc. IPO, coupled with a strong performance in mortgage banking net revenue and a substantial reduction in the provision for loan and lease losses.

Credit quality showed improvement. The provision for loan and lease losses decreased by 46% year-over-year. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases decreased to 1.08% from 1.92%, and nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets, including OREO and loans held for sale, decreased to 2.13% from 2.96% in the prior year.

The Bancorp's capital position remains strong. As of March 31, 2012, its Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.20%, the Tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.31%, and the total risk-based capital ratio was 16.07%. These ratios comfortably exceed the 'well-capitalized' guidelines set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

The Bancorp noted that the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act's debit card interchange fee cap in late 2011 resulted in a $21 million, or 26%, decrease in card and processing revenue in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the prior year. The Bancorp expects the overall impact of the Dodd-Frank Act to be substantial.