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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Jun 22, 2017)

Filed June 22, 2017For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) primarily serves as an amendment to provide additional details regarding shareholder votes that occurred at their Annual Meeting on April 18, 2017. The key takeaways for investors revolve around the shareholder approval of the 2017 Incentive Compensation Plan and the outcome of various advisory and director election votes. The adoption of the new incentive plan, which authorizes the issuance of up to 17.5 million shares of common stock, has been confirmed by shareholder vote, making it effective as of the meeting date. Furthermore, investors will note the strong support for the company's independent auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and the advisory vote on executive compensation, which received a favorable outcome. Notably, shareholders have also decided to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation annually, solidifying a commitment to regular shareholder engagement on this matter. The election of all board members was also overwhelmingly approved.

Key Highlights

  • 1Shareholders approved the Fifth Third Bancorp 2017 Incentive Compensation Plan, authorizing up to 17.5 million shares for issuance, effective April 18, 2017.
  • 2The company's shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent external audit firm for 2017.
  • 3An advisory vote on executive compensation was approved by shareholders.
  • 4Shareholders voted in favor of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation every year, rather than every two or three years.
  • 5All nominated members of the Board of Directors were elected to serve until the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • 6The filing is an amendment to provide details on the frequency of shareholder votes on executive compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous filing. Its main purpose is to add Item 5.07(d), which clarifies the frequency of shareholder votes on executive compensation, following the results of the April 18, 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Shareholders approved the Fifth Third Bancorp 2017 Incentive Compensation Plan, which authorizes the company to issue up to 17.5 million shares of common stock under various award types. This plan is now effective as of April 18, 2017.

Following the advisory vote at the April 18, 2017 Annual Meeting, Fifth Third Bancorp will include a shareholder vote on the compensation of executives in its proxy materials every year. This frequency will remain until the next vote on the matter.

While most proposals received strong support, there were notable 'against' votes on the election of certain directors (e.g., Gary R. Heminger, Jewell D. Hoover, Marsha C. Williams), the advisory vote on executive compensation, and the approval of the 2017 Incentive Compensation Plan. However, all these proposals still passed with a majority of votes.