8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2019)

Filed January 22, 2019For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2019, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018. The filing primarily consists of furnishing a press release and an earnings presentation that were issued on the same date. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as formally filed information, though it does provide material updates on the company's performance. The core of this filing is the disclosure of the fourth-quarter 2018 earnings and related financial condition. While the specific financial metrics are detailed within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation (Exhibit 99.2), this 8-K serves as the official notification and attachment point for these crucial investor communications. Investors interested in the company's recent performance, profitability, and financial health should refer to these exhibits for detailed figures and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its fourth quarter 2018 earnings on January 22, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q4 2018 financial results.
  • 3An earnings conference call presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for Q4 2018 is also furnished with this filing.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 purposes.
  • 6Tayfun Tuzun, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.
  • 7The company is not an emerging growth company and has not elected to use the extended transition period for new accounting standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Fifth Third Bancorp's earnings release and presentation for the fourth quarter of 2018, which were issued on January 22, 2019.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 are contained within the furnished Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the earnings presentation) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it doesn't carry the same legal liability as formally filed documents, although it serves as an important disclosure to investors.

The 8-K filing was signed by Tayfun Tuzun, who holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Fifth Third Bancorp.