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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report (Apr 15, 2004)

Filed April 15, 2004For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on April 15, 2004, primarily to announce key executive leadership changes and to provide its first-quarter 2004 earnings release. The most significant personnel move is the appointment of R. Mark Graf as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding a prior role as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. This transition is accompanied by an expansion of responsibilities for Executive Vice President Neal E. Arnold, who will now oversee electronic payment processing and investment advisors businesses in addition to Mr. Graf's continued reporting to him. The filing also includes Ronald Marks' appointment as Treasurer. Investors should note that while the press release details Q1 2004 earnings, this Form 8-K itself is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications for forward-looking statements as a formally filed report. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance details.

Key Highlights

  • 1R. Mark Graf appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 2Ronald Marks appointed Treasurer.
  • 3Executive Vice President Neal E. Arnold assumes additional responsibilities for electronic payment processing and investment advisors businesses.
  • 4Announcement made on April 15, 2004.
  • 5Filing includes the first-quarter 2004 earnings release via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6Information furnished under Regulation FD (Item 9) and Results of Operations (Item 12).
  • 7Report explicitly states information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary personnel changes are the appointment of R. Mark Graf as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Ronald Marks as Treasurer. Additionally, Neal E. Arnold, Executive Vice President, will take on expanded responsibilities for electronic payment processing and investment advisors.

The first-quarter 2004 earnings details are provided in a press release dated April 15, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this Form 8-K primarily announces executive changes and furnishes a press release with Q1 2004 earnings. It does not contain detailed financial statements in the body of the 8-K itself, other than what is presented in the attached press release.

When information is 'furnished' under Regulation FD, it means it's being publicly disclosed to prevent selective disclosure but doesn't carry the same legal liability as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, particularly concerning forward-looking statements.