Current Report

 

 

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): July 22, 2010

 

 

LOGO

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

OHIO

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

001-33653   31-0854434
(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):

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 22, 2010, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release and its quarterly financial supplement announcing its earnings release for the second quarter of 2010. A copy of this press release and its quarterly financial supplement are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.3, respectively. This information is furnished under both Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 22, 2010, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release and its quarterly financial supplement announcing its earnings release for the second quarter of 2010. A copy of this press release and its quarterly financial supplement are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.3, respectively. This information is furnished under both Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

For the benefit of its investors, Fifth Third Bancorp is furnishing information regarding its earnings conference call and certain information regarding its portfolio of loans and leases. Copies of these items are attached as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.4, respectively. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated July 22, 2010
Exhibit 99.2 – Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Exhibit 99.3 – Quarterly Financial Supplement
Exhibit 99.4 – Second Quarter 2010 Portfolio Loan and Lease Stratifications

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)
July 22, 2010  

/s/ Daniel T. Poston

  Daniel T. Poston
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer