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FIFTH THIRD BANCORP — Regulatory Filings 2004
Mar 10, 2004
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8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): March 10, 2004
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 0-8076 | 31-0854434 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| Fifth Third Center | |
|---|---|
| 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio | 45263 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (513) 534-5300
Not Applicable
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
As previously reported, Fifth Third has entered into an agreement to acquire Franklin Financial Corporation and its subsidiary, Franklin National Bank. After discussion with its banking regulatory authorities, Fifth Third is currently filing regulatory applications to finalize this transaction. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the approval of Franklin Financial Corporations shareholders. Fifth Third expects to finalize this transaction in the second quarter of 2004.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Management Discussion of Trends
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
To assist investors, financial analysts and other interested parties in their analysis of Fifth Third Bancorp, the Registrant developed the document attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This document, incorporated herein by reference, is furnished, not filed.
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) | |
| March 10, 2004 | /s/ Neal E. Arnold |
| Neal E. Arnold | |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |