Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Exchange Offer Results for Notes

What Happened Fifth Third Bancorp announced on Sept. 23, 2026 (8‑K filed) that its offer to exchange any and all outstanding restricted senior notes issued under an exemption for an equal principal amount of new notes registered under the Securities Act expired on Sept. 22, 2026. The company issued a press release dated Sept. 23, 2026 describing the expiration and results (attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K).

Key Details

• Exchange offer expiration date: September 22, 2026.
• Announcement/8‑K filing date and press release: September 23, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Purpose: to exchange restricted senior notes issued under an exemption for new notes registered under the Securities Act, on an equal principal amount basis.
• 8‑K signed by Brennen Willingham, Senior Vice President and Treasurer.

Why It Matters Registering the new notes under the Securities Act generally allows broader resale and can improve marketability compared with restricted securities. For investors, this exchange could affect the liquidity and transferability of the affected debt holdings; see the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any specific participation or numerical results. This 8‑K is an informational filing and not an offer or solicitation.