8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 1, 2006)

Filed February 1, 2006For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Form 8-K on February 1, 2006, to disclose information presented at the 2006 Citigroup Financial Services Conference. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach a copy of the presentation given at the conference, which is included as Exhibit 99.1. Investors seeking details on the company's strategic direction, financial performance, or outlook as of early 2006 would find the content of this presentation material. It is important to note that, as per the filing's Regulation FD disclosure, the information contained in this 8-K and its exhibit is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any future filings unless expressly stated. This means investors should treat the presentation as supplementary information rather than a formal SEC filing that triggers specific liability provisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Form 8-K on February 1, 2006.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a presentation made at the 2006 Citigroup Financial Services Conference.
  • 3The presentation content is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4The information is disclosed under Regulation FD.
  • 5The filing indicates that the information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The company's Chief Financial Officer, R. Mark Graf, signed the report.
  • 7This filing serves as an informational update to investors regarding management's discussions at a key industry conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to provide investors with a copy of the presentation Fifth Third Bancorp's management delivered at the 2006 Citigroup Financial Services Conference. This allows investors to access the information shared at the conference.

The details of the presentation are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the specific content shared at the conference.

No, according to the Regulation FD disclosure in the filing, the information and the presentation are not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. This means they carry different legal implications than formal SEC filings.

The report was signed by R. Mark Graf, who held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Fifth Third Bancorp.