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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 7, 2012)

Filed November 7, 2012For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has filed an 8-K report on November 7, 2012, detailing a significant share repurchase agreement. The company entered into this agreement with Credit Suisse International on November 6, 2012, to buy back approximately $125 million of its outstanding common stock. This repurchase is part of a larger, previously announced 100 million share repurchase program, indicating management's confidence in the company's value and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The agreement outlines that Fifth Third will pay Credit Suisse $125 million, with the expectation of receiving a substantial majority of the shares by November 9, 2012. The final number of shares will be determined based on market prices during the repurchase term. The transaction is subject to customary adjustments and termination clauses, including the possibility of Credit Suisse terminating the agreement under extraordinary circumstances, which could result in Fifth Third receiving fewer shares than anticipated. The settlement is expected by February 7, 2013.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp entered into a $125 million share repurchase agreement with Credit Suisse International on November 6, 2012.
  • 2This repurchase is a component of Fifth Third's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 3The company will pay $125 million to Credit Suisse, with expected share delivery by November 9, 2012.
  • 4The number of shares repurchased will be linked to market prices during the repurchase period.
  • 5Credit Suisse may be obligated to deliver additional shares or Fifth Third may need to make a cash payment at settlement, which is expected by February 7, 2013.
  • 6The agreement includes provisions for customary adjustments and termination, with Credit Suisse having the right to terminate under certain extraordinary events.
  • 7This action signals a commitment to shareholder value by reducing outstanding shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces Fifth Third Bancorp's entry into a material definitive agreement for a share repurchase. Specifically, it details a $125 million agreement with Credit Suisse International to buy back the company's own common stock.

This $125 million repurchase is part of a larger, previously announced 100 million share repurchase program. It demonstrates the company's commitment to returning capital to its shareholders by reducing the number of outstanding shares.

Fifth Third will pay $125 million, expecting to receive shares based on market prices, with settlement by February 7, 2013. Key risks include potential adjustments and the possibility that Credit Suisse may terminate the agreement under extraordinary events, which could lead to fewer shares being repurchased than initially anticipated.

Credit Suisse International is the counterparty in this share repurchase agreement. They are acting as the seller of Fifth Third's common stock, facilitating the buyback transaction. The filing notes that Credit Suisse and its affiliates have performed and may continue to perform financial advisory services for Fifth Third.