8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2013)

Filed January 17, 2013For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed this 8-K on January 17, 2013, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. The filing primarily consists of press releases and financial supplements detailing the company's performance during the period. This report serves as a crucial update for investors, providing timely information on operational results and financial condition as disclosed by the company. The information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release and financial supplements, is made available under Regulation FD to ensure broad public dissemination. While the content is important for understanding Fifth Third Bancorp's financial standing, it is important to note that this specific filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a standard filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings on January 17, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the earnings.
  • 3Financial supplements for the quarter (Exhibit 99.3) and the full year (Exhibit 99.4) are provided.
  • 4Information regarding the company's earnings conference call is also furnished (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5The filing is made under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 6The furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The Chief Financial Officer, Daniel T. Poston, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide details of Fifth Third Bancorp's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2012. It includes the official press release and supporting financial supplements.

This filing includes a press release dated January 17, 2013 (Exhibit 99.1), information about the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call (Exhibit 99.2), a Quarterly Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.3), and an Annual Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.4).

No, the information furnished in this Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability as information that is formally filed.

Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp, signed the report, indicating his authorization of the disclosed financial information.