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

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

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2013, to report its third-quarter 2013 financial results. The filing primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings release, quarterly financial supplement, and information regarding its earnings conference call. Investors should note that this information 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 formally filed document. This report signifies the company's communication of its quarterly performance and provides access to detailed financial data and management's discussion through the attached exhibits. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it directs investors to the relevant documents for a comprehensive understanding of the third quarter's operational and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its third-quarter 2013 earnings.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the official press release detailing the earnings.
  • 3A quarterly financial supplement is provided, offering detailed financial data for the quarter.
  • 4Information about the third-quarter earnings conference call is also furnished.
  • 5The filing was made on October 17, 2013.
  • 6All furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Daniel T. Poston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Fifth Third Bancorp's financial results for the third quarter of 2013, including its earnings press release and a detailed financial supplement.

The actual financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are provided in the attached Exhibits 99.1 (press release) and 99.3 (quarterly financial supplement), which are furnished along with this report.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K (and its exhibits) is specifically stated not to be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability as a formally filed document.

Exhibit 99.2 contains information regarding Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings conference call for the third quarter of 2013, likely providing details on how investors can access the call or a transcript.