8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 23, 2005)

Filed February 23, 2005For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on February 23, 2005, primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing the mailing of its Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Proxy Statement, and the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders to its investors. The 2004 Annual Report is attached as Exhibit 13. Investors can also access these materials on the company's investor relations website. The filing itself does not contain new financial results or material business developments. Its main purpose is to ensure transparency and equal access to important shareholder information, particularly regarding the upcoming annual meeting and the company's performance in 2004, as detailed in the annual report. The information provided is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as formally filed financial statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp mailed its 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders, Notice of Annual Meeting, and Proxy Statement on February 23, 2005.
  • 2The 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is included as Exhibit 13 to this Form 8-K.
  • 3Shareholders can access these documents online via Fifth Third Bancorp's investor relations website (www.53.com).
  • 4This filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring widespread and equal access to information.
  • 5The information presented in this 8-K and Exhibit 13 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6The filing date of February 23, 2005, signifies the earliest event reported, which is the mailing of shareholder materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K is to publicly disclose that Fifth Third Bancorp has begun mailing its 2004 Annual Report, Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and Proxy Statement to its shareholders, adhering to Regulation FD for fair disclosure.

The 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders is attached as Exhibit 13 to this Form 8-K. Additionally, you can view it on Fifth Third Bancorp's website at www.53.com under the 'about Fifth Third/Investor Relations' section.

No, this filing does not contain new financial results. It primarily announces the distribution of the 2004 Annual Report and related shareholder meeting materials. For detailed financial performance, investors should refer to the 2004 Annual Report itself.

This statement means that while the information is publicly available, it does not carry the same legal liabilities or regulatory scrutiny under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally filed financial statements. It's a common disclosure for materials like annual reports distributed to shareholders.