8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 23, 2019)

Filed April 23, 2019For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on April 23, 2019, to report its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. The filing primarily includes a press release announcing these results, as well as a supplementary earnings presentation provided for investor benefit. These documents are furnished to the SEC and are not deemed "filed," meaning they do not carry the same legal implications as formal SEC filings for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors should note that the core information regarding the company's performance for Q1 2019 is contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.2). While this 8-K serves as the official notification of the release of this information, investors will need to refer to the exhibits for the specific financial details, operational performance, and forward-looking statements made by Fifth Third Bancorp regarding their first quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp announced its first quarter 2019 earnings results on April 23, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q1 2019 financial performance.
  • 3An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) related to the Q1 2019 earnings conference call is also furnished.
  • 4The information provided is furnished under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The contents of this 8-K and its exhibits are not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Tayfun Tuzun, signed the Form 8-K, indicating official company representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial details for the first quarter of 2019 are located in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the earnings presentation) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and its attached exhibits is furnished, not filed. This means it is generally not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Fifth Third Bancorp's first quarter 2019 earnings results and to provide investors with access to the accompanying press release and presentation materials, in compliance with SEC disclosure rules.