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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): January 31, 2003
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-8076 31-0854434
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Fifth Third Center
38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 534-5300
Not Applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 31, 2003, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a news release clarifying
Fifth Third Bancorp's outlook regarding current regulatory matters, attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This news release, incorporated herein by
reference, is furnished, not filed.
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)
January 31, 2003 /s/ Neal E. Arnold
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Neal E. Arnold
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer