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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 30, 2008)

Filed January 30, 2008For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on January 30, 2008, to disclose that it would be presenting at the Citi 2008 Financial Services Conference. This filing primarily serves to attach the presentation made at the conference as an exhibit. Investors should note that this report is a Regulation FD disclosure and the information provided in the Form 8-K and its exhibit are not considered 'filed' for certain purposes under SEC rules, meaning they are not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The core value of this filing for investors lies in the attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1), which would have contained the most up-to-date strategic, financial, and operational information Fifth Third Bancorp intended to share with the financial community at that time. Investors would need to review Exhibit 99.1 to understand the specific topics discussed, such as business outlook, performance metrics, or strategic initiatives, which are not detailed within the 8-K itself.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2008, to announce its participation in the Citi 2008 Financial Services Conference.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to furnish a copy of the presentation delivered at the conference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This filing is classified as a Regulation FD Disclosure, ensuring that material information is simultaneously disseminated to all investors.
  • 4The information presented in the 8-K and its exhibit is specifically noted as 'not deemed filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the presentation) for the actual business and financial information shared by the company.
  • 6The CFO, Christopher G. Marshall, signed the report, indicating executive oversight of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Fifth Third Bancorp was presenting at the Citi 2008 Financial Services Conference and to provide a copy of that presentation as an exhibit. This allows for simultaneous public access to the information shared at the conference.

The actual business and financial information discussed at the Citi 2008 Financial Services Conference is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the presentation attached to this 8-K filing. The 8-K itself mainly serves as a cover and notification document.

No, according to the filing, the information in this Form 8-K and its exhibit 'shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.' This means it's generally not automatically included in other filings unless specifically cited.

Christopher G. Marshall is identified as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp. His signature on the 8-K filing signifies that the company's senior financial management has reviewed and authorized the disclosed information, providing a level of assurance to investors.