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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K/A Report (Jun 15, 2001)

Filed June 15, 2001For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

This 8-K/A filing by Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on June 15, 2001, serves as an amendment to previous reports concerning the merger with Old Kent Financial Corporation. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide updated unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the combined entity as of and for the periods ending March 31, 2001, and December 31, 2000. This information is crucial for investors seeking to understand the financial implications and scale of the newly combined organization post-merger. The merger, which officially closed on April 2, 2001, was a significant strategic move for Fifth Third Bancorp. The filing reiterates previous disclosures regarding the merger agreements and the transaction's closing. Investors should review the pro forma financial statements to assess the projected combined assets, liabilities, and income statement performance, which offer a hypothetical view of the company's financial standing had the merger been in effect for the reported periods.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K/A on June 15, 2001, to provide updated pro forma financial information following its merger with Old Kent Financial Corporation.
  • 2The merger transaction officially closed on April 2, 2001.
  • 3This filing includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the periods ending March 31, 2001, and December 31, 2000.
  • 4The pro forma financial information reflects the combined financial position and performance of Fifth Third Bancorp and Old Kent Financial Corporation as if the merger had occurred earlier.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference previous agreements related to the merger, including the Agreement and Plan of Merger and the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger.
  • 6Exhibit 99.3 contains the detailed Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to provide investors with updated unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Fifth Third Bancorp following its merger with Old Kent Financial Corporation, reflecting the combined entity's financial picture as of and for the periods ending March 31, 2001, and December 31, 2000.

The merger transaction officially closed on April 2, 2001.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information is included as Exhibit 99.3 in this filing. It presents the combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2001, and combined statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2001, and the year ended December 31, 2000.

No, this filing primarily provides updated pro forma financial data. The details of the merger agreements and transaction structure were previously reported in earlier 8-K filings and are incorporated by reference in this document.