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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K/A Report, Corporate Update (Jan 3, 2005)

Filed January 3, 2005For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing by Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) serves as an amendment to a previous report and announces the completion of its merger with First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc. The merger, initially agreed upon in August 2004 and subsequently amended, was officially completed as of January 1, 2005. This marks a significant integration for Fifth Third, expanding its operations through the acquisition of a Florida-based entity. Investors should note that this filing confirms the closure of the transaction that was previously disclosed. The effective date of the merger is key, indicating that the financial and operational impacts of integrating First National will now begin to be reflected in Fifth Third's future results. This is a strategic move aimed at growth and market expansion for Fifth Third Bancorp.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced the completion of its merger with First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc.
  • 2The merger was officially completed effective January 1, 2005.
  • 3This filing acts as an amendment to previous reports regarding the merger, confirming its finalization.
  • 4The original Agreement and Plan of Merger was entered into on August 1, 2004.
  • 5An Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger was executed on September 22, 2004.
  • 6The completion signifies a material integration event for Fifth Third Bancorp.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to officially announce and confirm that Fifth Third Bancorp has completed its merger with First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc., effective January 1, 2005.

The merger was completed effective January 1, 2005.

Previous filings include a Form 8-K on August 3, 2004, reporting the initial merger agreement, and a Form 8-K/A on September 24, 2004, detailing an amended merger agreement.

The completion of the merger is a significant strategic event that integrates First National Bankshares of Florida, Inc. into Fifth Third Bancorp, likely expanding Fifth Third's market presence and operations, particularly in Florida.