Fifth Third Bancorp Reports Strong Early Participation in $1.55 Billion Debt Exchange Offer

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Fifth Third Bancorp announced strong early participation in its $1.55 billion debt exchange offer for Comerica notes, with high tender rates indicating successful debt integration.

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• Early Tender Results Announced

  Fifth Third Bancorp reported the early tender results as of May 21, 2026, for its exchange offer of up to $1.55 billion in Comerica notes.

• High Participation Rates

  Over 60% of the 4.000% Senior Notes due 2029 and more than 93% of the 5.982% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030 were tendered by the early deadline.

• Debt Restructuring Progress

  The company received the necessary consents to amend the indenture governing the existing Comerica notes, facilitating the integration of debt post-acquisition.

• Exchange for New Notes and Cash

  Eligible holders who tendered early will receive new Fifth Third notes and $1.00 in cash for each $1,000 principal amount of existing notes.

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This 8-K provides an update on Fifth Third Bancorp's previously announced exchange offer for up to $1.55 billion of Comerica's outstanding notes. The high early tender rates, particularly for the 2030 notes at over 93%, indicate successful progress in integrating Comerica's debt structure and strengthening the company's balance sheet post-acquisition. This is a positive development for the company's financial stability and debt management strategy.