Current Report · Items 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K

Fifth Third Bancorp

FITBNYSEEQUITYCurrent

Other Events

Filed Aug 21, 2026Accepted Aug 21, 2026, 8:11 AM EDTCIK 35527Accession 0000035527-26-000209

Company context

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Current securities

FITBNYSE · EQUITY · Current FITB PRANYSE · PREFERRED · Current FITB PRINYSE · PREFERRED · Current FITB PRKNYSE · PREFERRED · Current FITB PRMNYSE · PREFERRED · Current

Historical securities (4)

FITBINASDAQ · EQUITY · Historical · closed Jun 11, 2026 FITBMNASDAQ · PREFERRED · Historical · closed Jun 11, 2026 FITBONASDAQ · PREFERRED · Historical · closed Jun 11, 2026 FITBPNASDAQ · PREFERRED · Historical · closed Jun 11, 2026

Recent company filings

Disclosure sections

Items 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events. On August 21, 2026, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release announcing the commencement of its offer to exchange any and all of its outstanding unregistered senior notes previously issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for an equal principal amount of new notes registered under the Securities Act. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. No Offer or Solicitation This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders or consents with respect to, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.