8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2006)

Filed October 19, 2006For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2006, to report its financial results for the third quarter of 2006. The filing primarily consists of a press release and a quarterly financial supplement, which provide details on the company's performance during the period. This report is furnished under both Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), making the information publicly available and preventing it from being deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors reviewing this filing should note that the core information regarding the third quarter 2006 performance is contained within the attached press release and financial supplement. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the exhibits contain the substantive financial data and commentary that are crucial for understanding Fifth Third Bancorp's operational and financial condition as of that date. The CFO, Christopher G. Marshall, signed off on the filing, indicating the authenticity of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its third quarter 2006 earnings results via an 8-K filing on October 19, 2006.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) detailing Q3 2006 performance.
  • 3The report is furnished under both Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 4Information furnished under these items is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing's purpose is to publicly disseminate the company's latest financial results and operational updates.
  • 6Christopher G. Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide Fifth Third Bancorp's financial results for the third quarter of 2006, along with any relevant commentary, through an attached press release and financial supplement.

The detailed financial information for the third quarter of 2006 is contained within the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Quarterly Financial Supplement).

The information furnished in this 8-K filing, particularly under Items 2.02 and 7.01, is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with knowingly false or misleading statements under that specific section, although it still provides important disclosures.

The report was signed by Christopher G. Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp, indicating his authorization and acknowledgment of the disclosed information.