8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2005)

Filed October 18, 2005For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K report on October 18, 2005, to announce its third-quarter 2005 financial results. The filing primarily consists of the press release and a quarterly financial supplement detailing the company's performance for the period ending September 30, 2005. This report provides investors with key financial metrics and operational highlights, enabling them to assess the bank's recent performance and financial condition. While the 8-K itself does not contain new quantitative financial data beyond what is presented in the attached exhibits, it serves as a formal disclosure mechanism for the company's earnings announcement. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) for specific details on revenue, earnings per share, net income, loan growth, deposit trends, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by Fifth Third Bancorp.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its third-quarter 2005 earnings on October 18, 2005, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2005 financial results.
  • 3A quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is also attached, providing more in-depth financial information.
  • 4This report is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The information provided is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, R. Mark Graf, signed the report, indicating the official release of the financial information.
  • 7Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for the substantive details of the third-quarter financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Fifth Third Bancorp's financial results for the third quarter of 2005 and to provide investors with access to the related press release and quarterly financial supplement.

The specific financial numbers and details for the third quarter of 2005 are located in the attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Quarterly Financial Supplement).

No, the information furnished in this 8-K (and its exhibits) is not deemed '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 Fifth Third Bancorp expressly states otherwise.

R. Mark Graf is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp. He is signing the report to formally authorize and acknowledge the filing on behalf of the company, as is standard practice for such financial disclosures.