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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 30, 2021)

Filed April 30, 2021For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced on April 30, 2021, through its subsidiary Fifth Third Bank, National Association, the redemption of two series of senior notes prior to their maturity. Specifically, the Bank will redeem all outstanding 3.350% Senior Notes due July 26, 2021, with a principal amount of $500 million, and all outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due July 26, 2021, with a principal amount of $300 million. These redemptions are scheduled for June 28, 2021, and are being executed under the "30-day par call" provisions within the respective note indentures. This means the notes will be redeemed at par value (principal amount) plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. The early redemption is a strategic move by the company, indicating a potential optimization of its capital structure or debt management, possibly to refinance at a lower cost or reduce interest expenses. Investors holding these specific notes should expect to receive their principal and accrued interest on the redemption date.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bank is redeeming $500 million in 3.350% Senior Notes due July 26, 2021.
  • 2Fifth Third Bank is also redeeming $300 million in Floating Rate Senior Notes due July 26, 2021.
  • 3Both redemptions are scheduled for June 28, 2021, prior to their original maturity date of July 26, 2021.
  • 4The redemptions are being executed under the "30-day par call" provisions of the notes.
  • 5The redemption price will be the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  • 6Upon redemption, no outstanding notes from these two series will remain.
  • 7The filing includes a press release dated April 30, 2021, announcing these redemptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total principal amount being redeemed is $800 million, consisting of $500 million in 3.350% Senior Notes and $300 million in Floating Rate Senior Notes.

The notes are scheduled to be redeemed on June 28, 2021, which is prior to their original maturity date of July 26, 2021.

The redemption price will be calculated according to the terms of the notes and will consist of the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. This is commonly referred to as redemption at par plus accrued interest.

The filing does not explicitly state the reason for the early redemption. However, it is common for companies to redeem debt early to take advantage of lower interest rates for refinancing, to optimize their capital structure, or to reduce overall interest expenses. The use of the "30-day par call" provision suggests the company is exercising a pre-defined option within the debt agreement.