Form 8-K
8-K — FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
Accession: 0000035527-26-000224
Filed: 2026-09-24
Period: 2026-09-24
CIK: 0000035527
SIC: 6022 (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS)
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 001-33653 31-0854434
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) (Commission
File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
Fifth Third Center
38 Fountain Square Plaza , Cincinnati , Ohio 45263
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(800) 972-3030
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below)
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Without Par Value FITB New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Texas
Depositary Shares Representing a 1/1000th Ownership Interest in a Share of
6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I FITB PrI New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares Representing a 1/40th Ownership Interest in a Share of
6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class B Preferred Stock, Series A FITB PrA New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares Representing a 1/1000th Ownership Interest in a Share of
4.95% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series K FITB PrK New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares Representing a 1/40th Ownership Interest in a Share of
6.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series M FITB PrM New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events
Redemption of Bancorp Senior Notes. On September 24, 2026, Fifth Third Bancorp (the “Company”) delivered a redemption notice to Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee (the “Trustee”), for all of the Company’s outstanding 1.707% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP No. 316773 DD9), originally issued on November 1, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”), at a cash redemption price (the “Redemption Price”) to be calculated as provided in the 2021 Notes, equal to the $500 million principal amount of the outstanding 2021 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of November 1, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the 2021 Notes, the Company will redeem the 2021 Notes one year prior to their scheduled maturity date of November 1, 2027. Upon completion of the redemption, no 2021 Notes will remain outstanding.
Payment of the Redemption Price will be made on the Redemption Date only upon presentation and surrender of the 2021 Notes to the Trustee. Interest on the 2021 Notes called for redemption will cease to accrue on and after the Redemption Date. Notice of redemption will be sent to the registered holders of the 2021 Notes.
A copy of a press release announcing the notice of the redemption is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated September 24, 2026.
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
(Registrant)
Date: September 24, 2026 /s/ Brennen Willingham
Brennen Willingham
Senior Vice President and
Treasurer
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NEWS RELEASE CONTACTS September 24, 2026 Matt Curoe (Investor Relations) matt.curoe@53.com | 513-534-2345 Jennifer Hendricks Sullivan (Media Relations) Jennifer.Hendricks.Sullivan@53.com | 614-744-7693 Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Redemption of Senior Notes CINCINNATI – Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced that it has submitted a redemption notice to the trustee for redemption of all of its outstanding 1.707% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2027 (CUSIP 316773 DD9) issued in the principal amount of $500 million. The notes will be redeemed on November 1, 2026 pursuant to their terms and conditions for an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date. The redemption price will become due and payable on the redemption date. About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is to be the one bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
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