What securities is Fifth Third redeeming, and how large is the redemption?

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is redeeming all of its outstanding 5.852% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Senior Notes due October 27, 2025, with a principal amount of $1.0 billion. These notes were originally issued on October 27, 2022, and carry CUSIP 31677QBT5.

When will the notes be redeemed, and what will holders receive?

The redemption date is October 27, 2024. Holders will receive 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. Payment is made upon surrender of the notes to the paying agent on or after the first business day following the redemption date.

Why is the company redeeming the notes early?

The filing says the redemption is made under the initial optional redemption provisions in the notes' terms, which allow the bank to call them before their scheduled October 27, 2025 maturity. The filing does not state a specific strategic reason, but early calls like this typically reflect an issuer's decision to manage its funding costs and debt maturity profile.

Does this redemption affect Fifth Third's financial results or capital position?

The filing does not provide financial results, capital figures, or information about how the redemption will be funded. Because the notes are being retired at par plus accrued interest, the event alone does not create a gain or loss. Its effect on the balance sheet and interest expense would show up in future quarterly reports.

Does this mean Fifth Third is reducing its overall debt levels?

Not necessarily. This redemption removes $1.0 billion of senior bank debt, but the filing does not say whether the company plans to replace it with new issuance. Investors should check future filings and investor communications for any new debt offerings or changes to the company's funding plans.

FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K SEC Disclosure

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 28, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) disclosed in this August 28, 2024 Form 8-K that its subsidiary, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has delivered a redemption notice to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as issuing and paying agent, to redeem all of its outstanding 5.852%^a Fixed-To-Floating Rate Senior Notes due October 27, 2025 (CUSIP 31677QBT5).

The notes, originally issued October 27, 2022, have a total principal amount of $1.0 billion^b. The redemption will occur on October 27, 2024, under the initial optional redemption provisions of the notes, which allow the bank to call them ahead of their scheduled maturity. The redemption price equals 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.

Interest stops accruing on the Redemption Date, and payment will be made only upon presentation and surrender of the notes to the paying agent on or after the first business day following that date. Upon completion, no notes from this series will remain outstanding, which removes $1.0 billion^c of senior bank debt from the balance sheet about a year before its contractual maturity. For investors, this is a routine debt-management event rather than a change in operating performance or capital position.

The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or information on how the redemption is funded. Investors should expect a modest reduction in senior debt and interest expense going forward, with any refinancing decisions presumably visible in future filings. The notice reflects the bank's standard practice of calling callable debt when it is advantageous to do so.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. (subsidiary) delivered a notice to redeem all $1.0 billion of its 5.852% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Senior Notes due October 27, 2025 (CUSIP 31677QBT5).
Redemption date is October 27, 2024, roughly one year before the scheduled October 27, 2025 maturity, under the notes' initial optional redemption provisions.
Redemption price is 100% of principal ($1.0 billion) plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.
Interest ceases to accrue on and after the Redemption Date; holders must surrender notes to the paying agent for payment on or after the first business day following that date.
After completion, no 2022 Fixed-To-Floating Rate Bank Notes will remain outstanding, reducing senior bank debt by $1.0 billion.
The filing is a routine debt-management disclosure under Item 8.01 and includes no financial results, earnings guidance, or capital plan changes.
The announcement was made via press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated August 28, 2024, from Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What securities is Fifth Third redeeming, and how large is the redemption?
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is redeeming all of its outstanding 5.852% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Senior Notes due October 27, 2025, with a principal amount of $1.0 billion. These notes were originally issued on October 27, 2022, and carry CUSIP 31677QBT5.
When will the notes be redeemed, and what will holders receive?
The redemption date is October 27, 2024. Holders will receive 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. Payment is made upon surrender of the notes to the paying agent on or after the first business day following the redemption date.
Why is the company redeeming the notes early?
The filing says the redemption is made under the initial optional redemption provisions in the notes' terms, which allow the bank to call them before their scheduled October 27, 2025 maturity. The filing does not state a specific strategic reason, but early calls like this typically reflect an issuer's decision to manage its funding costs and debt maturity profile.
Does this redemption affect Fifth Third's financial results or capital position?
The filing does not provide financial results, capital figures, or information about how the redemption will be funded. Because the notes are being retired at par plus accrued interest, the event alone does not create a gain or loss. Its effect on the balance sheet and interest expense would show up in future quarterly reports.
Does this mean Fifth Third is reducing its overall debt levels?
Not necessarily. This redemption removes $1.0 billion of senior bank debt, but the filing does not say whether the company plans to replace it with new issuance. Investors should check future filings and investor communications for any new debt offerings or changes to the company's funding plans.

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