8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2018)

Filed October 23, 2018For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2018, to announce its third-quarter 2018 earnings. This filing primarily serves to furnish the accompanying press release and an earnings presentation to the SEC. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial results, it directs investors to these exhibits for comprehensive information on the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should refer to the provided press release and presentation for specific financial data and management's commentary on the quarter's results and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp filed an 8-K on October 23, 2018, reporting its Q3 2018 earnings.
  • 2The filing primarily furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing Q3 2018 financial results.
  • 3An earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for the third quarter of 2018 is also attached.
  • 4The information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The filing explicitly states that the information furnished shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The CFO, Tayfun Tuzun, signed the report, indicating official company endorsement of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Fifth Third Bancorp's third-quarter 2018 earnings results through an attached press release and an earnings presentation.

The detailed financial results and commentary for the third quarter of 2018 can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the earnings presentation) which are attached to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing is primarily for furnishing information to the public and investors. The information contained within the press release and presentation is furnished, not officially 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document under that section.

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