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Fifth Third Named to America’s Best Banks List by Forbes

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been named to the 2025 Forbes America’s Best Banks List. This is the second consecutive year Fifth Third was recognized.

“It’s an honor to be included on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Banks,” said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. “For 166.7 years, we have continued to strive for excellence and commit to keeping our customers at the center of everything we do. This award demonstrates our dedication to providing high-level service and innovative solutions to our customers every day.”

Forbes America’s Best Banks List considers 11 metrics measuring growth, credit quality and profitability for the 12 months ending September 30, 2024, as well as stock performance in the 23 months through January 10, 2025. The 10 equally-weighted financial metrics are net interest margin; return on average tangible common equity; return on average assets; CET1 ratio; efficiency ratio; nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets; reserves as a percentage of total assets; risk-based capital ratio; operating revenue growth; and net charge-offs as a percentage of total loans.

About Fifth Third

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.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

From Forbes, © 2025 Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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Fifth Third

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Headquarters: Cincinnati, OH
CEO: Tim Spence
Employees: 20,000+
Organization: PUB
Revenues: $7.90 billion (2021)
Net Income: $2.77 billion (2021)

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Matt Curoe (Investor Relations)
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