8-K/AOther Events

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K/A Report (Apr 17, 2001)

Filed April 17, 2001For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has filed an 8-K/A (Amended Current Report) on April 17, 2001, to formally report the consummation of its merger with Old Kent Financial Corporation, which officially closed on April 2, 2001. This filing amends previous reports detailing the merger agreement and provides the audited financial statements of Old Kent Financial Corporation for the three years ending December 31, 2000. Investors can now review the historical financial performance of the acquired entity as part of Fifth Third's consolidated operations. The company also noted that unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the transaction through December 31, 2000, will be filed by amendment at a later date, within 60 days. This 8-K/A serves as a crucial update for investors, confirming the completion of a significant strategic acquisition and providing access to the acquired company's financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp officially closed its merger with Old Kent Financial Corporation on April 2, 2001.
  • 2This filing (8-K/A) serves as an amendment to previously filed reports regarding the merger.
  • 3The report includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Old Kent Financial Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998.
  • 4Pro forma combined financial information for the merger will be filed by amendment within 60 days.
  • 5Key merger agreements and related documents were previously filed and are incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to officially report the consummation of the merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Old Kent Financial Corporation, which closed on April 2, 2001. It also provides the audited financial statements of Old Kent Financial Corporation for the three years ending December 31, 2000.

The merger transaction between Fifth Third Bancorp and Old Kent Financial Corporation officially closed on April 2, 2001.

Yes, the filing states that unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information will be filed by amendment to this report no later than 60 days from April 17, 2001. This will give investors a view of the combined entity's financial position and performance.

The filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of Old Kent Financial Corporation for the three years ending December 31, 2000. This encompasses the Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, Statements of Cash Flows, Statements of Shareholders' Equity, and accompanying notes.