8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2012)

Filed January 20, 2012For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed this 8-K on January 20, 2012, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011. The report includes a press release, quarterly, and annual financial supplements. Investors should note that this filing is furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, meaning the information provided is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless specifically stated. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it serves as the official notification that these results have been released and are available through the attached exhibits. This includes information on the company's performance and condition for the period ending December 31, 2011. Investors interested in the specific financial figures, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share for Q4 2011, will need to refer to the referenced exhibits (99.1, 99.3, and 99.4).

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its Q4 and full-year 2011 financial results on January 20, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1), quarterly financial supplement (Exhibit 99.3), and annual financial supplement (Exhibit 99.4).
  • 3The report also provides information regarding the company's earnings conference call (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4This filing is furnished under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) and Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Item 2.02).
  • 5Information provided in this 8-K and its exhibits is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Investors must consult the attached exhibits for specific Q4 and full-year 2011 financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year of 2011. It also provides context by attaching the press release and financial supplements that contain these details, as well as information about their earnings conference call.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. You will need to refer to the exhibits attached to this Form 8-K, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.3 (Quarterly Financial Supplement), and Exhibit 99.4 (Annual Financial Supplement), which contain the comprehensive financial data.

No, the information in this 8-K filing and its exhibits is furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. This means the information is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless specifically stated otherwise. This generally limits the legal liability associated with the disclosed information compared to 'filed' documents.