8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 18, 2007)

Filed January 18, 2007For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on January 18, 2007, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006. This filing primarily serves to announce the release of their earnings press release and accompanying financial supplements, which provide detailed information on the company's performance during the quarter and the full year. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for the specific financial figures and operational commentary. The report indicates that the information is furnished under Regulation FD, meaning it's intended for broad public dissemination. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial numbers, it directs stakeholders to the press release and financial supplements (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for comprehensive insights into Fifth Third Bancorp's results of operations and financial condition for the period ending December 31, 2006.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp released its Q4 2006 earnings on January 18, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing announces the earnings release and provides links to detailed financial supplements.
  • 3Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 contain the press release, quarterly financial supplement, and annual financial supplement, respectively.
  • 4This filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The information provided is for public dissemination and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for specific financial performance data.
  • 7Christopher 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 announce Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings release for the fourth quarter of 2006 and to furnish the accompanying press release and financial supplements for public dissemination.

The specific financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006 are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibits is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933, unless expressly stated otherwise.

The report was signed by Christopher G. Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.