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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 19, 2018)

Filed July 19, 2018For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on July 19, 2018, to announce its second quarter 2018 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's financial results for the quarter and a presentation for its earnings conference call (Exhibit 99.2). While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial metrics, it serves as the official channel for investors to access the company's most recent performance update. Investors should refer to the furnished press release and conference call materials for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings per share, net interest income, and other key performance indicators for the second quarter of 2018.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp filed an 8-K on July 19, 2018, to report its Q2 2018 earnings.
  • 2The filing serves as an announcement vehicle for the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3A presentation for the Q2 2018 earnings conference call is also furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4The content of the 8-K and its exhibits are furnished, not filed, meaning they are not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release and conference call materials for detailed financial results.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Tayfun Tuzun, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings results for the second quarter of 2018, through the furnishing of its earnings press release and conference call presentation.

The actual financial results for Q2 2018 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and discussed in the conference call presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2. These documents are furnished with this 8-K.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and its attached exhibits are furnished, not filed. This means they are not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

The report is signed by Tayfun Tuzun, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.