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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 7, 2022)

Filed December 7, 2022For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) announced a significant share repurchase transaction via an 8-K filing on December 7, 2022, detailing an agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to buy back approximately $100 million of its outstanding common stock. This action is part of a previously established 100 million share repurchase program, demonstrating the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The transaction is structured as a forward share repurchase, with settlement expected by December 29, 2022. Investors should note that the actual number of shares repurchased will be determined based on a discount to the average daily volume-weighted average NASDAQ prices during the agreement's term. While Fifth Third expects to receive a substantial majority of the shares by December 8, 2022, the agreement includes provisions for potential adjustments and termination events, which could impact the final number of shares returned or result in a cash settlement. This move signals confidence from management in the company's valuation and its ongoing capital allocation strategy.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp entered into a new share repurchase agreement for approximately $100 million.
  • 2The repurchase is being executed with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
  • 3This buyback is part of Fifth Third's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 4The transaction is a forward share repurchase, with expected settlement by December 29, 2022.
  • 5The number of shares repurchased will be based on a discount to the average daily volume-weighted average NASDAQ prices.
  • 6The agreement contains provisions for adjustments and termination, which could affect the final number of shares or result in a cash settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to disclose a material definitive agreement regarding a new share repurchase transaction valued at approximately $100 million with Morgan Stanley.

The actual number of shares to be delivered by Morgan Stanley will be based on a discount to the average of the daily volume-weighted average NASDAQ prices of Fifth Third's common stock during the term of the Repurchase Agreement.

Yes, the agreement is subject to certain adjustments and termination provisions. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, Morgan Stanley may terminate the agreement, potentially resulting in Fifth Third receiving fewer shares than initially anticipated, or a cash settlement may occur.

No, this is not a new program. The $100 million repurchase is part of Fifth Third's existing 100 million share repurchase program, which was previously announced in June 2019.