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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 10, 2022)

Filed March 10, 2022For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced on March 10, 2022, its intention to redeem all of its outstanding 2.600% Senior Notes due 2022. These notes, with a principal amount of $700 million, were originally issued in June 2017 and were scheduled to mature on June 15, 2022. The redemption is set to occur on May 16, 2022, which is 30 days prior to the maturity date. This action indicates a proactive approach by the company in managing its debt obligations and capital structure, likely driven by favorable interest rate conditions or strategic financial planning. Investors should note that the redemption price will include the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date. Following this redemption, none of the 2017 Senior Notes will remain outstanding. The company has formally notified the trustee and will provide notice to the registered holders of these notes. This move is significant for bondholders who will receive their principal and interest early, and for the company, it represents a reduction in its outstanding debt and future interest expense.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp is redeeming its entire $700 million in outstanding 2.600% Senior Notes due 2022.
  • 2The redemption date is scheduled for May 16, 2022, preceding the original maturity date of June 15, 2022.
  • 3This redemption is occurring approximately 30 days before the notes mature.
  • 4The redemption price will consist of the principal amount ($700 million) plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  • 5Upon completion, no 2017 Senior Notes will remain outstanding, simplifying the company's debt structure.
  • 6The company has issued a formal redemption notice to the trustee and will notify noteholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to officially announce Fifth Third Bancorp's decision to redeem its outstanding 2.600% Senior Notes due 2022. It provides details on the redemption date, the amount being redeemed, and the price basis.

Bondholders will receive the redemption price, which includes the principal amount and accrued interest, on the redemption date of May 16, 2022, upon presentation and surrender of their notes.

Companies often redeem debt early to take advantage of lower interest rates to refinance their debt, reduce interest expenses, improve their balance sheet by lowering leverage, or to simplify their capital structure.

The total principal amount of the 2.600% Senior Notes due 2022 being redeemed is $700 million. The actual payment will be this principal plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to May 16, 2022.