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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 3, 2016)

Filed August 3, 2016For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has filed an 8-K report on August 3, 2016, detailing a material definitive agreement related to share repurchases. Specifically, on August 2, 2016, the company entered into a share repurchase agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, for approximately $240 million of its outstanding common stock. This repurchase is part of a larger, previously announced 100 million share repurchase program. The agreement involves Fifth Third paying $240 million on August 5, 2016, with the expectation of receiving a substantial majority of the underlying shares by the same date. The final number of shares received will be based on a discount to the average daily volume-weighted average prices during the agreement's term, with potential for additional shares or a cash settlement adjustment. The transaction is expected to settle by November 2, 2016.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp entered into a share repurchase agreement for approximately $240 million of its common stock with Wells Fargo Bank.
  • 2This repurchase is a continuation of a previously announced 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 3The company will pay $240 million on August 5, 2016, and expects to receive the shares around the same date.
  • 4The number of shares received will be based on a discount to the average daily volume-weighted average prices.
  • 5There is a possibility of additional share delivery or cash settlement adjustment at the time of settlement.
  • 6The transaction is expected to be settled by November 2, 2016.
  • 7The agreement is subject to customary adjustments and termination provisions, including extraordinary events that could affect the number of shares received.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a material definitive agreement entered into by Fifth Third Bancorp regarding a significant share repurchase transaction with Wells Fargo.

This $240 million share repurchase is part of Fifth Third Bancorp's previously announced program to repurchase up to 100 million shares of its common stock, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The agreement is subject to certain adjustments and termination provisions. Specifically, in the event of extraordinary circumstances, Wells Fargo may terminate the agreement, potentially resulting in Fifth Third receiving fewer shares than initially anticipated. The final settlement also involves adjustments based on stock prices and potential cash settlements.

Fifth Third Bancorp expects the settlement of this transaction to occur on or before November 2, 2016. The company will pay $240 million, and the number of shares received will reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can positively impact earnings per share if profitability remains stable.