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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 21, 2014)

Filed October 21, 2014For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on October 21, 2014, to report a material definitive agreement concerning a significant share repurchase. The company entered into a share repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank AG for approximately $180 million of its outstanding common stock. This action is part of FITB's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program initiated in March 2014. The agreement involves an initial payment and an expectation to receive a substantial majority of the shares shortly thereafter, with final settlement anticipated by January 21, 2015. Investors should note that the number of shares repurchased will be influenced by the average daily volume-weighted average prices of FITB's stock during the repurchase term. The agreement includes provisions for potential adjustments, termination by Deutsche Bank under specific extraordinary events, and final settlement that may involve additional shares or a cash payment at FITB's election. This program signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp entered into a $180 million share repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank AG.
  • 2This repurchase is part of the company's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 3The transaction is expected to be settled by January 21, 2015.
  • 4The final number of shares repurchased will be influenced by market prices during the repurchase period.
  • 5The agreement includes customary termination and adjustment provisions.
  • 6Fifth Third Bancorp is committed to returning capital to shareholders through this buyback program.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is to report a material definitive agreement, specifically a share repurchase agreement entered into by Fifth Third Bancorp with Deutsche Bank AG for approximately $180 million.

This $180 million repurchase is a component of Fifth Third Bancorp's larger, previously announced 100 million share repurchase program initiated on March 18, 2014.

Fifth Third Bancorp will pay $180 million on October 23, 2014, and expects to receive a substantial majority of the shares by the same date. The final number of shares is subject to market pricing during the term, and settlement is expected by January 21, 2015. There's a possibility of additional shares being delivered or a cash payment at FITB's election.

Yes, the agreement is subject to customary adjustments and termination provisions. Deutsche Bank is entitled to terminate the agreement under certain extraordinary events, which could result in Fifth Third receiving fewer shares than initially anticipated.