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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 26, 2026)

Filed January 26, 2026For Securities:FITBFITBOFITBPFITB-PIFITB-PMFITB-PAFITBIFITB-PK

Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, primarily to incorporate information into its future securities filings. This filing includes preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 for both Fifth Third Bancorp itself and Comerica Incorporated. Investors should note that these figures are preliminary and have been prepared by management, meaning they could be subject to change upon the completion of the audit and the filing of Fifth Third's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The inclusion of Comerica's preliminary results suggests a potential strategic development or ongoing integration effort involving Comerica, though the specific nature is not detailed in this 8-K. Investors are advised to consult Fifth Third's and Comerica's previously filed financial statements and future filings for a comprehensive view, as these preliminary results are intended as highlights and should be read in conjunction with more detailed disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2026, to incorporate Q4 2025 preliminary financial data.
  • 2The filing includes preliminary, unaudited Q4 2025 financial highlights for Fifth Third Bancorp (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Preliminary Q4 2025 financial highlights for Comerica Incorporated are also included (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The preliminary financial results presented are prepared by management and are subject to change.
  • 5Investors should refer to Fifth Third's upcoming Form 10-K for audited 2025 financial statements.
  • 6The filing also includes the consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Comerica's independent registered public accounting firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to incorporate preliminary, unaudited financial information from Fifth Third Bancorp's and Comerica Incorporated's respective fourth quarter 2025 earnings releases into Fifth Third's securities filings. It also includes the consent of Ernst & Young LLP for Comerica.

No, the financial results presented in Exhibit 99.1 (Fifth Third) and Exhibit 99.2 (Comerica) are preliminary and unaudited. They have been prepared by management and are subject to potential changes upon the completion of the audit and the filing of the respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

Comerica Incorporated's preliminary financial results are included to be incorporated into Fifth Third's securities filings. While the specific reason isn't detailed in this 8-K, it suggests a connection or ongoing interest in Comerica's performance, potentially related to a past or future transaction or strategic assessment.

The audited financial statements for Fifth Third Bancorp for the year ended December 31, 2025, including management's discussion and analysis, will be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expected to be filed at a later date.