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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 23, 2011)

Filed May 23, 2011For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on May 23, 2011, primarily to disclose the upcoming May Investor Update presentations scheduled for May 23 and May 25-26, 2011. The core of this filing is the incorporation of a presentation, attached as Exhibit 99.1, which investors can refer to for updated information. While the 8-K itself does not contain new financial data, it serves as a notification that Fifth Third Bancorp is engaging with investors to provide updates on its performance and strategic direction. Investors should note that this filing is for informational purposes related to the investor presentation. The information provided in the presentation, and thus referenced in this 8-K, is not intended to be filed under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated. The key takeaway for investors is to seek out and review the referenced Exhibit 99.1 presentation for the substantive details of the May Investor Update.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced an upcoming May Investor Update with presentations scheduled for May 23, 2011, and May 25-26, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is a copy of the presentation to be used during these investor updates.
  • 3The purpose of the filing is to provide notice of the investor presentations and to make the presentation materials available to the public.
  • 4Information within the 8-K and its exhibit is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to review the attached Exhibit 99.1 presentation for the substantive content of the May Investor Update.
  • 6The filing was signed by Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating executive-level attention to investor communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about Fifth Third Bancorp's upcoming May Investor Update presentations and to provide access to the presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1).

The actual information and details of the May Investor Update are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for substantive content.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and its attached exhibit are furnished under Regulation FD and are not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

This filing was signed by Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.