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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report (Feb 19, 2004)

Filed February 19, 2004For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Form 8-K on February 19, 2004, primarily to furnish its 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders and related materials, including the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement. This filing makes the 2003 Annual Report publicly accessible as Exhibit 13, providing investors with detailed financial and operational information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The company also announced that these documents are available on its investor relations website, offering shareholders multiple channels for accessing important corporate information. While this 8-K does not contain new material financial events or significant strategic announcements, its core purpose is to disseminate the comprehensive 2003 Annual Report. Investors should review the furnished 2003 Annual Report for a thorough understanding of Fifth Third Bancorp's performance, financial condition, and strategic outlook, as it represents the most detailed disclosure of its activities for the preceding year.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp is furnishing its 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders as Exhibit 13 to this Form 8-K.
  • 2The filing also includes the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Proxy Statement.
  • 3These documents were mailed to shareholders on February 19, 2004.
  • 4Investors can access these materials on Fifth Third Bancorp's website at www.53.com/investor.
  • 5The information provided is for disclosure purposes and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 purposes unless specifically incorporated by reference in another filing.
  • 6Neal E. Arnold, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to make Fifth Third Bancorp's 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders, along with its Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement, publicly available as required disclosures. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance and activities for the fiscal year 2003.

The detailed financial information for Fifth Third Bancorp in 2003 is contained within the 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is furnished as Exhibit 13 to this Form 8-K. You can also access this report and other related documents on the company's investor relations website at www.53.com/investor.

No, this Form 8-K primarily serves to distribute the already completed 2003 Annual Report and related meeting materials. It does not contain new or updated financial results or strategic announcements for 2004. Investors should refer to the 2003 Annual Report for information pertaining to that fiscal year.

This statement means that while the information is being disclosed publicly, it is not subject to the same liabilities and scrutiny under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' as part of a registration statement or a periodic report containing audited financials. However, it is still incorporated by reference into other filings if explicitly stated.