8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 7, 2007)

Filed February 7, 2007For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Form 8-K on February 7, 2007, to disclose its participation in the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to a presentation that was made by the company on the same date. This presentation is expected to contain information relevant to the company's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and outlook. Investors should note that the information contained within this Form 8-K, including the attached presentation, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. The filing serves as a public record of the company's communications at the event, allowing shareholders and potential investors to review the materials presented.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) presented at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 7, 2007.
  • 2The company filed a Form 8-K to disclose this presentation.
  • 3A copy of the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The information provided in this filing and the attached exhibit is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This means the presentation material is not automatically incorporated into subsequent SEC filings.
  • 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 publicly disseminate the presentation that Fifth Third Bancorp delivered at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 7, 2007. This ensures that all investors have access to the information shared at the event.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and the attached presentation are furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically become part of Fifth Third Bancorp's SEC filings unless specifically incorporated by reference.

The presentation materials are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

While the filing itself does not detail the presentation's content, it is typical for such presentations at financial services forums to cover the company's financial results, strategic priorities, market outlook, and other forward-looking statements relevant to investors.