8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 13, 2013)

Filed February 13, 2013For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed a Form 8-K on February 13, 2013, to disclose its participation in the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a copy of the presentation made at the forum as an exhibit. This presentation is expected to contain forward-looking statements and strategic updates relevant to the company's financial performance and outlook. Investors should note that this 8-K filing serves as a notification of the presentation and its availability, rather than reporting a material event. The information provided in the attached presentation is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a formal filing but still provides valuable insights into the company's messaging to the financial community.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp presented at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 13, 2013.
  • 2The filing's main purpose is to provide Exhibit 99.1, which is the presentation from the forum.
  • 3The information presented is relevant to investors and the financial community.
  • 4The filing clarifies that the presentation information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 5This 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure item, ensuring broad public access to the presented information.
  • 6Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Fifth Third Bancorp presented at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 13, 2013, and to furnish a copy of that presentation (Exhibit 99.1) for public access.

The presentation from the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1. Investors can review this exhibit for details on the company's discussions at the forum.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information in the presentation shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference in other filings, unless expressly stated. This means it's provided for informational purposes under Regulation FD.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material non-public information is disclosed to all investors simultaneously. By filing this 8-K and attaching the presentation, Fifth Third Bancorp is making the information shared at the forum available to the general public.