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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 27, 2017)

Filed July 27, 2017For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on July 27, 2017, primarily to announce the completion of an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction. This ASR, initiated on April 26, 2017, with Deutsche Bank AG, involved the repurchase of approximately $342 million of the company's common stock. The transaction concluded with a total of 13,890,221 shares repurchased at an average price of $24.6216 per share. This repurchase is part of Fifth Third's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program. Following the completion of this ASR, the company retains approximately 66.7 million shares of repurchase authority under that program. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statements and risk factors that investors should consider when evaluating the company's future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp completed an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction valued at approximately $342 million.
  • 2A total of 13,890,221 shares of common stock were repurchased.
  • 3The average repurchase price was $24.6216 per share.
  • 4The ASR was executed with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch.
  • 5This repurchase is a component of Fifth Third's broader 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 6Following this ASR, the company has approximately 66.7 million shares remaining under its authorized repurchase program.
  • 7The filing includes standard disclaimers and risk factors relevant to forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to announce the completion of an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction, where Fifth Third Bancorp bought back a significant number of its own shares.

Fifth Third Bancorp repurchased a total of 13,890,221 shares of its common stock at an average price of $24.6216 per share, for a total value of approximately $342 million.

Yes, this ASR is part of Fifth Third Bancorp's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program. Following this transaction, the company still has approximately 66.7 million shares of repurchase authority remaining under that program.

The filing includes a section on forward-looking statements that outlines numerous risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, adverse economic or real estate market conditions, deteriorating credit quality, changes in interest rates, regulatory changes, competitive pressures, and potential difficulties in integrating acquisitions or managing operational risks.