Fifth Third Bancorp Closes $2 Billion Senior Notes Offering

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Fifth Third Bancorp has successfully closed its $2 billion senior notes offering, securing approximately $1.988 billion in net proceeds to bolster its financial position and support strategic initiatives, including its pending merger.

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• Successful Debt Offering Closure

  Fifth Third Bancorp completed its previously announced offering, issuing $2 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

• Significant Capital Raised

  The company received approximately $1.988 billion in net proceeds from the sale of the senior notes.

• Two Tranches Issued

  The offering consisted of two tranches: $1 billion of 4.566% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032 and $1 billion of 5.141% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037.

• Supports Strategic Growth

  This capital raise provides substantial liquidity, following the regulatory and shareholder approvals for the company's merger with Comerica Incorporated, as disclosed on January 14, 2026.

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This 8-K announces the successful completion of Fifth Third Bancorp's $2 billion senior notes offering, which was previously detailed in earlier filings. The issuance of these notes, across two tranches maturing in 2032 and 2037 with fixed-to-floating rates, generated approximately $1.988 billion in net proceeds. This substantial capital raise strengthens the company's financial position and provides significant liquidity, potentially supporting its recently approved merger with Comerica Incorporated, as highlighted in the January 14, 2026 filing.