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12/20/12Stephen Mullins Named President of FTAM
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2012-- Stephen Mullins, CFA, has been hired as president of Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc. (FTAM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank. Mullins joins FTAM with more than 33 years of asset management and investment advising experience. He previously served as a senior executive with Lanier Asset Management, Mainstream Investment Advisors, INVESCO and National Asset Management. He will report ... 
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12/18/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on its Common Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today declared a fourth quarter 2012 cash dividend on its common shares of $0.10. The cash dividend is payable on Thursday, January 17, 2013 to shareholders of record as of Monday, December 31, 2012. Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $117 billion in assets and operates 15 affil... 
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12/11/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on its Series G Preferred Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp announced that on December 11, 2012, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series G (Nasdaq: FITBP), at the rate of $531.25 per share, which equates to approximately $2.125 for each depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/250th ownership interest in a share of Series G Preferred Stock. ... 
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12/11/12Fifth Third Bank to Suspend Evictions during Holiday Season
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2012-- Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that it will postpone eviction processing between December 17, 2012 and January 2, 2013 for Bank-owned mortgages that have been foreclosed. “We are suspending evictions through the start of the new year to help our customers who are experiencing financial hardships find relief this holiday season,” said Steven Alonso, executive vice president and head... 
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12/07/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter 2012 Results, Host Conference Call on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) is scheduled to report fourth quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, January 17, 2013. The announcement will be available at www.53.com at approximately 6:30 AM ET. The Company will host a conference call at 9:30 AM ET to discuss results. This conference call will be webcast live by Thomson Financial and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor ... 
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12/07/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Expected Impact of Vantiv Share Sale
Fifth Third Intends to Repurchase Shares of Fifth Third Common Stock in Amount of After-Tax Gains Also Announces Intention to Terminate High-Cost FHLB Debt CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2012-- Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) recently priced a secondary offering of 12,454,545 shares of Class A Common Stock being sold on behalf of Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB). This sale would represent approximately 15 percent of our ownership pos... 
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12/07/12Fifth Third Private Bank Donates More Than $68,000 to National Charities in Honor of Clients
Contributions Made to Selected Organizations as Part of Annual Client Experience Survey CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2012-- As part of its annual client experience survey, Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank, donated $68,450 in honor of its clients to six national charities. The donation was made to thank clients for feedback they provided during the survey process. The charities that received donations thi... 
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11/30/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Sale of a Portion of Its Vantiv Shares
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 2012-- On November 30, 2012, Vantiv, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNTV), filed an S-1 registration statement for Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) to sell shares of Class A common stock of Vantiv, Inc. once the registration statement has been declared effective. If the offering is completed as currently anticipated, this would be Fifth Third’s first sale of Vantiv stock since Vantiv’s initial public offering in March 20... 
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11/27/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the 2012 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will present at the 2012 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, December 5 at approximately 10:10 AM ET. Kevin T. Kabat, vice chairman and chief executive officer, will represent Fifth Third. Presentation slides with audio webcast may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Inves... 
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11/26/12Fifth Third Announces Departure of Bruce Lee
Greg Schroeck to Serve as Interim Chief Credit Officer CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2012-- Kevin T. Kabat, vice chairman and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that Bruce Lee, executive vice president and chief credit officer, will resign his position at year-end for personal reasons. “Bruce has done a great job as Chief Credit Officer and in managing the Special Assets Group during one of the mo... 
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11/14/12Fifth Third Bank and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. lend support to Stand Up To Cancer at Ford EcoBoost 400 Race
CINCINNATI, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Third Bank and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., driver of the No. 6 Fifth Third Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing, will be lending their support to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) by featuring the SU2C logo on Stenhouse's Ford during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finale of 2012 held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2012. "Every year cancer claims the lives of more than 560,000 Americans and almost eight million people worldwide. Fifth Third Ban... 
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11/14/12Fifth Third Bank Introduces Reloadable Prepaid Card; Access 360o Card Provides Convenience and Control
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2012-- Fifth Third Bank recently launched Access 360o, a reloadable prepaid card offering customers financial control, convenience and security. The card is available through any of Fifth Third’s 1,300 banking center locations. “Prepaid cards are a fast-growing form of payment and consumers see the value and convenience of using these cards for a variety of financial needs,” said Steven Alonso, exe... 
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11/09/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking & Financials Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking & Financials Conference in New York City on Wednesday, November 14 at approximately 10:30 AM ET. Daniel T. Poston, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will represent Fifth Third. Presentation slides with audio webcast may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference... 
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11/01/12Fifth Third Bank Launches 2012 Holiday Payback Sweepstakes
Holiday Payback Prizes Will Be Awarded to Customers Using their Fifth Third Bank Credit or Debit Card, Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2012-- Beginning today through Dec. 30, 2012, Fifth Third Bank customers have the chance to win a “Holiday Payback” of up to $2,000 for simply using their Fifth Third Bank credit or debit card this holiday season. In addition, the Bank will award prizes through ... 
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10/25/12Fifth Third Bank Promotes Jonathan Reynolds to Chief Investment Officer
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that Jonathan Reynolds has been promoted to chief investment officer for Fifth Third Investment Advisors, which manages $22 billion in assets as of September 30, 2012. In this role, Reynolds will oversee the investment strategy for Fifth Third Private Bank and Institutional Services Group. He also will manage the Bank’s team of portfolio managers who are responsible for developing... 
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10/23/12Fifth Third Mortgage Company’s HAMP Conversion Continues to Exceed National Average
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2012-- Fifth Third Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, and the 13th largest originator in the country (Inside Mortgage Finance, Second Quarter 2012) continues to outpace the industry in permanent modifications in the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). This is the second consecutive year Fifth Third Mortgage Company has exceeded the national average. Of the Mor... 
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10/22/12Fifth Third Bank Announces New Energy Banking Team
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that Richard Butler, Terry Rainosek and Alan Busby have joined the Bank and will lead its national Energy Banking operation. This team will provide banking services to companies in the petroleum and natural gas production, processing and distribution industries. “The energy sector is a rapidly growing industry. Fifth Third’s new Energy Banking team demonstrates our commitment to providing dedicated banking services to... 
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10/19/12Fifth Third Bank Extends More Than $6.5 Billion in Credit to Business Customers
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank announced today that it has extended more than $6.5 billion in new and renewed credit to business customers from July through September 2012. During the first nine months of 2012, Fifth Third Bank lent more than $20.5 billion to businesses throughout its footprint. “Fifth Third remains committed to providing businesses access to credit to help them expand and generate jobs,” said John Bultema, executive vice president and head of Business Banking f... 
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10/18/12Fifth Third Announces Third Quarter 2012 Net Income to Common Shareholders of $354 Million or $0.38 Per Diluted Share
3Q12 net income available to common shareholders of $354 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share, vs. $376 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in 2Q12 and $373 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in 3Q11 3Q12 results included $26 million pre-tax in debt extinguishment costs (~$17 million after-tax, or $0.02 per share) associated with the August redemption of trust preferred securities (TruPS);... 
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10/12/12Fifth Third Bank Promotes Mitchell Stapley to Chief Investment Officer for FTAM
Announces other FTAM Organizational Changes CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that Mitchell Stapley has been promoted to chief investment officer for Fifth Third Asset Management (FTAM) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank. Stapley, an 11-year veteran of FTAM previously served as chief fixed income officer where he oversaw all fixed income strategies for the ... 
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09/24/12Fifth Third Bank Names Tom Heiks President/CEO of North Carolina Affiliate
CINCINNATI, Sept. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Carmichael, president and chief operating officer of Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the promotion of Tom Heiks to president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (North Carolina.)  Heiks also will assume the role of chairman of the board for the North Carolina affiliate.  (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120924/CL79762 ) Heiks previously served as market president for the affiliate, a role he has held since 2011. "T... 
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09/21/12Board of Directors Appoints CEO Kabat to Vice Chair; COO Carmichael Promoted to Bancorp President
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp's (Nasdaq: FITB) Board of Directors today announced that it has given Kevin T. Kabat the additional title of vice chairman, effective immediately. Kabat will continue to serve as chief executive officer, a position he has held since 2007, and as a board member. "The Board is pleased that Kevin will add the additional title of vice chairman, given his outstanding leadership and performance during the most challenging time in our i... 
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09/18/12Fifth Third Bancorp Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend on its Common Stock 25% to $0.10 Per Share
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 18, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today declared a third quarter 2012 cash dividend on its common shares of $0.10, an increase of $0.02, or 25%, from its previous quarterly dividend rate. The annualized dividend rate is $0.40 per share, up $0.08 from $0.32 previously. The cash dividend is payable on Thursday, October 18, 2012 to shareholders of record as of Friday, September 28, 2012. Fifth... 
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09/11/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Its Series G Preferred Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 11, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp announced that on September 11, 2012, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series G (Nasdaq: FITBP), at the rate of $531.25 per share, which equates to approximately $2.125 for each depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/250th ownership interest in a share of Series G Preferred Stock.... 
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09/10/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Financial Services Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) will present at the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Financial Services Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 11 at approximately 12:00 PM ET. Kevin T. Kabat, president and chief executive officer will represent Fifth Third. Slides with audio webcast may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations... 
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09/10/12Fifth Third Bancorp Becomes Premium Member of United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp today announced its premium membership in the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). Founded in 1979, the USHCC was created to foster Hispanic economic development and to build sustainable prosperity for the benefit of American society. Additionally, two of the Company’s senior managers will serve on the USHCC advisory boards. José Peña, senior vice president and he... 
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08/29/12Fifth Third Bank Introduces Simplified Disclosure Form
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2012-- Fifth Third Bank recently unveiled a new simplified disclosure form detailing pricing and key terms associated with Fifth Third checking accounts. The new easy-to-read form is available at www.53.com and Fifth Third’s more than 1,300 banking center locations. “We spend a lot of time listening to our customers to understand what they want from their banking relationship,” said Steven Alonso, ... 
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08/28/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2012 Results, Host Conference Call on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) is scheduled to report third quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, October 18, 2012. The announcement will be available at www.53.com at approximately 6:30 AM ET. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 AM ET to discuss results. This conference call will be webcast live by Thomson Financial and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor ... 
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08/21/12Fifth Third Announces Common Stock Repurchase Plans and Potential for Dividend Increase
No Objection from Federal Reserve to Company's Capital Plan; Board Approves 100 Million Share Repurchase Authorization CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) announced today that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“the Federal Reserve”) did not object to the proposed capital actions through March 31, 2013 (the “CCAR period”) included in Fifth Third’s capital plan submitted in... 
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08/09/12Fifth Third Mortgage Company’s HAMP Conversion Exceeds National Average
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2012-- Fifth Third Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, and the 13th largest originator in the country (Inside Mortgage Finance, Second Quarter 2012) continues to outpace the industry for the second consecutive year in permanent modifications in the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Of the Mortgage Company’s portfolio eligible for HAMP consideration, approximat... 
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07/25/12Fifth Third Bank Buys 30% Green Power From Missouri Wind Farm
Fifth Third Bank Ranks No. 26 on EPA’s Fortune 500 List of Green Power Purchasers CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 25, 2012-- Fifth Third Bank today announced its purchase of 60 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind power in 2012. Equivalent to 30 percent of the Bank’s projected 2012 electricity consumption, this wind will be sourced from the Lost Creek Wind Farm in DeKalb County in northwest Missouri. As a result of this purchase, the... 
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07/19/12Fifth Third Announces Second Quarter 2012 Net Income to Common Shareholders of $376 Million or $0.40 Per Share
DILUTED EPS UP 14 PERCENT FROM SECOND QUARTER 2011 2Q12 net income available to common shareholders of $376 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share, vs. $421 million, or $0.45 per share, in 1Q12 and $328 million, or $0.35 per share in 2Q11 2Q12 results included a benefit of $56 million pre-tax gain (~$36 million after-tax, or $0.04 per share) on the valuation of the warrant Fifth ... 
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07/16/12Fifth Third Selects Chad Borton As Head of Retail Banking
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2012-- Steven Alonso, executive vice president and head of Fifth Third’s Consumer Bank has announced the hiring of Chad Borton as senior vice president and head of Retail Banking for the Company, effective today. Borton comes to Fifth Third from JP Morgan Chase where he held a number of senior management positions including Consumer Bank CFO, head of the Retail Distribution Network responsible for expandi... 
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07/12/12Fifth Third Bank Announces 2012 Fifth Third Scholarship Program Recipients
Fifth Third Foundation Awards 16 Students with $40,000 in Scholarships CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 12, 2012-- Fifth Third Bank today announced winners of the 2012 Fifth Third Scholarship Program. Since 2005, the Fifth Third Foundation has annually awarded one-time $2,500 scholarships to children of Fifth Third employees. It has awarded more than 135 scholarships since its inception. Chosen and administered by the National... 
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07/09/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Redemption of Fifth Third Capital Trust VI
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that it has submitted redemption notices to the trustee for redemption on August 8, 2012, of all $862,500,000 of the outstanding trust preferred securities issued by Fifth Third Capital Trust VI (NYSE: FTB B) (CUSIP 31678V206). The Fifth Third Capital Trust VI securities have a current distribution rate of 7.250 percent and a scheduled maturity date of Nove... 
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07/06/12Fifth Third Grants $327,500 from Enterprise Investment Fund In Second Round of 2012
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 6, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp today announced $327,500 in grants from its Enterprise Investment Fund (EIF) for the second round of 2012. Directed by Fifth Third’s Community Affairs department, the EIF is designated for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives and programs to strengthen CRA lending, investment and service performance across the Company. The Fund has distributed $977,500 to date in 2012 and investe... 
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07/02/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Redemption of Fifth Third Capital Trust V
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 2, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that it has submitted redemption notices to the trustee for redemption on August 15, 2012, of all $575,000,000 of the outstanding trust preferred securities issued by Fifth Third Capital Trust V (NYSE: FTB A) (CUSIP 31678W204). The Fifth Third Capital Trust V securities have a current distribution rate of 7.250 percent and a scheduled maturity date ... 
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06/19/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Its Common Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 19, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today declared a second quarter 2012 cash dividend on its common shares of $0.08. The cash dividend is payable on Thursday, July 19, 2012 to shareholders of record as of Friday, June 29, 2012. Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $117 billion in assets and operates 15 affiliates w... 
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06/19/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2012 Results, Host Conference Call on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 9:00 AM
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 19, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) is scheduled to report second quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, July 19, 2012. The announcement will be available at www.53.com at approximately 6:30 AM ET. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 AM ET to discuss results. This conference call will be webcast live by Thomson Financial and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor Re... 
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06/12/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Its Series G Preferred Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 12, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp announced that on June 12, 2012, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series G (Nasdaq: FITBP), at the rate of $531.25 per share, which equates to approximately $2.125 for each depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/250th ownership interest in a share of Series G Preferred Stock. The ... 
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05/16/12Fifth Third Bancorp 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Insight, Innovation, Impact Now Available
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) has published its annual report on corporate social responsibility (CSR). It can be accessed as a website at www.53.com/csrreport and FSC-certified hard copies also are available in limited quantities. The report is titled, "Insight > Innovation > Impact," and demonstrates the ways in which Fifth Third Bank endeavors to be a good corporate citizen in ... 
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05/14/12Fifth Third Bank to Partner with Roush Fenway Racing and Matt Kenseth for Sprint Cup Series Sponsorship
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced a multi-year marketing partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, beginning this season with four races as the primary sponsor of Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. A similar number of races for the following years will be announced at a later date. Fifth Third will be the primary sponsor of Kenseth’s Ford at four Sprint ... 
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05/04/12Fifth Third Bank Employees Provide 340,000 Meals to Fight Hunger; Fifth Third Day Marked by Fundraising, Food Collections
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp today announced that its 22,000 employees celebrated Fifth Third Day by providing more than 340,000 meals to fight hunger throughout its footprint. The Company had originally set a goal of raising funds and donating foodstuffs equivalent to 53,000 meals. Fifth Third Day is celebrated annually on May 3, 5/3 on the calendar. For more than 20 years, the Bank has used its holiday to ... 
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05/02/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 2, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will present at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at approximately 8:40 AM (ET). Kevin T. Kabat, president and chief executive officer, will represent Fifth Third. Slides with audio webcast may be viewed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of www.53.com. Addi... 
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04/24/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Attend the 2012 RBC Capital Markets' Financial Institutions Conference
CINCINNATI, Apr 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Daniel T. Poston, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB), will participate in a discussion regarding the Company at the 2012 RBC Capital Markets' Financial Institutions Conference on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at approximately 12:30 PM (ET). Audio webcast may be accessed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section o... 
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04/19/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2012 Net Income to Common Shareholders of $421 Million or $0.45 Per Share
1Q12 net income available to common shareholders of $421 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share, vs. $305 million, or $0.33 per share, in 4Q11 and $88 million, or $0.10 per share in 1Q11 Included benefit of $115 million pre-tax (approximately $75 million or $0.08 per share after-tax), from gains associated with Vantiv, Inc's. initial public offering (IPO), as well as the previously disclosed $36 million estimated pre-tax charge (approximately $23 million after-tax, or $0.02 per s... 
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04/17/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Results of Annual Meeting
CINCINNATI, Apr 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) has announced that its shareholders have re-elected the following directors at the Bancorp's Annual Meeting held earlier today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati: Darryl Allen, retired chairman, CEO and president, Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc. B. Evan Bayh III, partner, McGuireWoods, LLP. Ulysses L. Bridgeman, Jr., owner... 
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04/05/12Touchstone Assets to Grow to $13 Billion with Acquisition of Certain Fund Assets of Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc.
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp and Touchstone Advisors, Inc. (Touchstone), a wholly owned subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group, announced today that Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc. (FTAM) and Touchstone have entered into an agreement under which Touchstone will be acquiring the assets of 16 mutual funds from FTAM. The acquisition is expected to increase Touchstone’s assets under management to $13 bi... 
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04/05/12Federated Investors, Inc. to Acquire Money Market Assets from Fifth Third Asset Management, Inc.
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 5, 2012-- Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII), one of the nation’s largest investment managers, and Fifth Third Bank announced that a definitive agreement has been reached regarding the acquisition of certain assets relating to the management of Fifth Third money market funds. In connection with the acquisition, approximately $5 billion of money market assets will be reorganized from four Fifth Third money market ... 
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03/27/12Fifth Third Bancorp Updates Estimated Impact to Fifth Third of Vantiv, Inc. Initial Public Offering and Actions
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 27, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today updated the following estimated effects to Fifth Third related to the recent actions of Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV). The underwriters of Vantiv, Inc.’s previously announced initial public offering of common stock have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 4,411,800 shares of Vantiv, Inc. Class A common stock at the public offering pri... 
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03/22/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Estimated Impact to Fifth Third of Vantiv Inc. Initial Public Offering and Actions
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 22, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the following estimated effects to Fifth Third related to the recent actions of Vantiv Inc. (“Vantiv”). Vantiv recently priced an initial public offering of its Class A shares (“the offering”). As a result of this offering, we expect to recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $95 million (approximately $60 million after-tax) during the fir... 
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03/21/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on its Common Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 21, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) yesterday declared a first quarter 2012 cash dividend on its common shares of $0.08. The cash dividend is payable on Thursday, April 19, 2012 to shareholders of record as of Friday, March 30, 2012. Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $117 billion in assets and operates 15 affilia... 
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03/13/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Federal Reserve Response to CCAR Capital Plan
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 13, 2012-- As part of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review ("CCAR"), on January 9, 2012, Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) submitted to the Federal Reserve (“FRB”) a capital plan (“Capital Plan”) approved by its board of directors covering the period from January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. The Federal Reserve indicated to Fifth Third on March 13, 2012 that it does not object to the following ... 
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03/13/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on its Series G Preferred Stock
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 13, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp announced that on March 13, 2012, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series G (Nasdaq: FITBP), at the rate of $531.25 per share, which equates to approximately $2.125 for each depositary share. Each depositary share represents a 1/250th ownership interest in a share of Series G Preferred Stock. The... 
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03/12/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2012 Results, Host Conference Call on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 12, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) is scheduled to report first quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The announcement will be available at www.53.com at approximately 6:30 AM ET. The Company will host a conference call at 9:30 AM ET to discuss results. This conference call will be webcast live by Thomson Financial and may be accessed through the Fifth Third Investor Re... 
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03/09/12Fifth Third Invests $1.4 Million in Local Communities Through Enterprise Investment Fund; Announces First 2012 Grants Worth $650,000
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 9, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp today announced $650,000 in grants from its Enterprise Investment Fund (EIF). Directed by Fifth Third’s Community Affairs department, the EIF is designated for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives and programs to strengthen CRA lending, investment and service performance across the Company. The Fund debuted in 2011 and invested $1.4 million in local communities in its first year.... 
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03/02/12Fifth Third Announces Pricing of $500 Million Public Offering of Senior Notes
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 2, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (“Fifth Third”) (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior notes. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Fifth Third. They were sold at 99.306% of the principal amount and will bear interest at a rate of 3.50%. Fifth Third expects the offering to close on March 7, 2012, subject to custo... 
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03/01/12Fifth Third Bank Earns High Scores in Customer Experience Beats Industry Average among Peer Banks
Cincinnati - Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB) earned high scores for customer experience in Forrester Research, Inc.'s January 2012 report, The Customer Experience Index, 2012. With a ranking of 77, Fifth Third beat the industry average and was tied for second among named banks - and was one of only two named banks to receive a "Good" rating by Forrester. "We are pleased that we continue to be recognized as one of the industry leaders in customer experience," said Todd Clossin, executive vi... 
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02/29/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the Citi 2012 Financial Services Conference
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) will present at the Citi 2012 Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at approximately 8:00 AM EST. Daniel T. Poston, executive vice president and chief financial officer will represent Fifth Third. Slides with audio webcast may be accessed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of ww... 
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02/01/12Fifth Third Bancorp to Present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2012-- Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) will present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum in Miami on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at approximately 10:15 AM EST. Kevin T. Kabat, president and chief executive officer, will represent Fifth Third. Slides with audio webcast may be accessed live and for approximately 14 days after the conference through the Investor Relations section of www.53.... 
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01/20/12Fifth Third Bancorp Announces 2011 Net Income of $1.3 Billion
Fourth quarter net income of $314 million, earnings per diluted share of $0.33 4Q11 net income available to common shareholders of $305 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share, vs. $373 million, or $0.40 per share, in 3Q11 and $270 million, or $0.33 per share in 4Q10 4Q11 return on assets of 1.1% 4Q11 return on average common equity of 9.5%; return on average ... 
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