8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2011)

Filed April 21, 2011For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on April 21, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2011. The report includes a press release and a quarterly financial supplement detailing these results, as well as information regarding their earnings conference call. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for specific financial performance data, as this 8-K filing itself is largely informational and procedural, furnishing these documents under Regulation FD and detailing results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp released its first quarter 2011 earnings on April 21, 2011.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q1 2011 financial results.
  • 3A quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.3) is provided, offering more in-depth financial data.
  • 4Information concerning the company's first quarter earnings conference call is also attached (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5The company is furnishing this information under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 6The content furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K is to officially announce and provide investors with Fifth Third Bancorp's financial results for the first quarter of 2011. It includes the press release, financial supplement, and conference call details related to these earnings.

The specific financial details are contained within the exhibits attached to this Form 8-K, namely the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.3).

No, according to the filing, the information furnished in this Form 8-K and its exhibits is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is provided for informational purposes.

Exhibit 99.2 of the filing contains information regarding Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings conference call for the first quarter of 2011.