8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 14, 2004)

Filed October 14, 2004For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on October 14, 2004, to announce its third-quarter 2004 earnings release and provide a supplementary financial package. This filing primarily serves to furnish these materials under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public access to the information. Investors should note that the content of this 8-K, including the press release and financial supplement, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it generally won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The core of this report consists of the company's unaudited financial results and operational highlights for the third quarter of 2004, as detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) and quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2). While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the period. Investors seeking to evaluate Fifth Third Bancorp's financial health and operational trends should consult these attached documents.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp released its third-quarter 2004 financial results via press release and a quarterly financial supplement on October 14, 2004.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to furnish these earnings materials to the public under Regulation FD.
  • 3Key financial data and operational performance for Q3 2004 are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting its automatic incorporation into other SEC filings.
  • 5Investors are directed to the exhibits for detailed financial information and performance analysis.
  • 6The filing was signed by R. Mark Graf, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings release and quarterly financial supplement for the third quarter of 2004, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The detailed financial results and operational information for the third quarter of 2004 are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the quarterly financial supplement), which are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing and its exhibits is specifically stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.

This 8-K filing was signed by R. Mark Graf, who holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.