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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 13, 2026)

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Filing Date
Filed January 13, 2026
Period End
January 13, 2026
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q348-K328

FITB filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 34 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 328 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Jun ’17Jun ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’20Nov ’20
  3. Material agreement8-K · Dec ’22Dec ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Jan ’25Jan ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) filed an 8-K on January 13, 2026 under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose that its subsidiary, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has delivered a redemption notice for all of its outstanding 3.850%a Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2026.

The notes, originally issued March 15, 2016, carry a $750 millionb principal amount. Redemption is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. The redemption is being exercised under the notes' initial optional redemption provisions, ahead of their scheduled maturity, and upon completion no Subordinated Bank Notes will remain outstanding.

For investors, this is a routine capital-structure housekeeping event rather than a material change to the bank's financial position. Retiring $750 millionc of subordinated debt reduces the bank's outstanding Tier 2-type subordinated funding, and since the notes mature only about a month after the redemption date, the early call removes a near-term obligation without requiring a premium payment. The filing does not state how the redemption will be funded, so investors should look to the company's subsequent disclosures or its next quarterly report (Form 10-Q) for details on the funding source and any resulting effect on regulatory capital ratios or liquidity.

The filing also references the pending merger with Comerica Incorporated within the forward-looking statements risk factors, which is a significant corporate development for investors to track separately. This 8-K itself does not discuss the merger's terms, timing, or status. Overall, the notice is administrative in nature and carries limited direct impact on FITB's earnings or valuation, though it may be read as the bank managing its debt maturity profile proactively.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Fifth Third Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of FITB, sent a redemption notice to call all outstanding 3.850% Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2026 (CUSIP 31677AAB0).
  2. Principal amount to be redeemed is $750 million, with redemption at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.
  3. Redemption Date is February 13, 2026, roughly one month before the scheduled March 15, 2026 maturity.
  4. Redemption is made under the notes' initial optional redemption provisions; upon completion, no Subordinated Bank Notes will remain outstanding.
  5. Interest ceases to accrue on the notes from the Redemption Date; payment requires surrender of the notes to the paying agent.
  6. The filing does not disclose the funding source for the redemption or any effect on regulatory capital ratios.
  7. The forward-looking statements section references the pending merger with Comerica Incorporated, a material development not covered in detail in this filing.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is being redeemed and how much is involved?

    Fifth Third Bank, National Association is redeeming all of its outstanding 3.850% Subordinated Notes due March 15, 2026, with a total principal amount of $750 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date.

  2. When will the redemption take place and what will holders receive?

    The redemption date is February 13, 2026. Holders will receive 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, that date. Interest stops accruing on the redemption date, and payment is made only upon surrender of the notes to the paying agent, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

  3. Why is the company redeeming the notes before maturity?

    The filing states the redemption is made pursuant to the initial optional redemption provisions in the notes' terms. The 8-K does not provide a specific strategic rationale, but early redemption of debt ahead of maturity is typically a capital management decision.

  4. Does this redemption affect Fifth Third's financial health or shareholders?

    The redemption is unlikely to be materially significant to earnings or valuation, given the notes were scheduled to mature about a month later. The filing does not address how the redemption will be funded or its effect on capital ratios, so investors should review the company's upcoming 10-Q for those details.

  5. Is this filing related to the Comerica merger?

    This 8-K does not directly address the Comerica transaction. However, the forward-looking statements section lists the pending merger with Comerica Incorporated as a risk factor, so investors should consult the company's other filings for the merger's status and terms.

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