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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 23, 2024)

Filed July 23, 2024For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has announced a new share repurchase agreement with Citibank, N.A., valued at approximately $200 million. This agreement is part of the company's previously established 100 million share repurchase program. The repurchase is structured to be executed with a discount relative to the average daily volume-weighted NASDAQ prices of FITB's common stock during the agreement's term, with a substantial majority of shares expected to be delivered by July 23, 2024, and settlement by September 27, 2024. This initiative signals Fifth Third's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders. While the agreement allows for potential adjustments or additional share delivery/cash payment at settlement based on market conditions, it underscores the company's confidence in its stock and its capital allocation strategy. Investors should note the involvement of Citibank, a known financial institution that has provided services to Fifth Third in the past.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) entered into a $200 million share repurchase agreement with Citibank, N.A.
  • 2The repurchase is part of FITB's previously announced 100 million share repurchase program.
  • 3The agreement is expected to result in the purchase of approximately $200 million worth of FITB's outstanding common stock.
  • 4Shares are expected to be purchased at a discount to the average daily volume-weighted NASDAQ prices during the agreement's term.
  • 5A substantial majority of shares are anticipated to be delivered by July 23, 2024, with final settlement by September 27, 2024.
  • 6The agreement includes customary adjustments and termination provisions, with potential for additional shares or cash at settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this new $200 million share repurchase agreement with Citibank, N.A. is to continue Fifth Third Bancorp's commitment to returning capital to shareholders as part of its ongoing 100 million share repurchase program.

The number of shares Fifth Third Bancorp will receive is generally based on a discount to the average of the daily volume-weighted NASDAQ prices of its common stock during the term of the Repurchase Agreement. This suggests an effort to secure shares at favorable pricing.

Fifth Third Bancorp expects to pay Citibank $200 million on July 23, 2024, and expects to receive a substantial majority of the underlying shares by that same date. The final settlement of the transaction is expected to occur on or before September 27, 2024.

Yes, the agreement is subject to certain customary adjustments and termination provisions. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, Citibank is entitled to terminate the agreement, which could result in Fifth Third receiving fewer shares than initially anticipated.