Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Preliminary Results of Annual Shareholders Meeting

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) has announced that preliminary results from the Annual Shareholders Meeting held earlier today have indicated the following directors were re-elected:

• Timothy N. Spence, chairman, CEO and president, Fifth Third Bancorp.
• Nicholas K. Akins, retired chairman, president and CEO, American Electric Power.
• Priscilla Almodovar, former president and CEO, Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae).
• Evan Bayh III, senior advisor, Apollo Global Management.
• Jorge L. Benitez, retired CEO of North America, Accenture.
• Katherine B. Blackburn, executive vice president, Cincinnati Bengals, Inc.
• Linda W. Clement-Holmes, retired chief information officer, The Procter and Gamble Company.
• C. Bryan Daniels, co-founder and principal, Prairie Capital.
• Laurent Desmangles, retired senior partner and managing director, Boston Consulting Group.
• Mitchell S. Fieger, retired chair and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (Chicago).
• Gary R. Heminger, retired chair and CEO, Marathon Petroleum Corporation.
• Derek J. Kerr, retired vice chair and CFO, American Airlines Group, Inc.
• Eileen A. Mallesch, retired senior vice president and CFO, Nationwide Insurance, Property & Casualty Segment.
• Kathleen A. Rogers, retired executive vice president, U.S. Bank.
• Barbara R. Smith, retired chairman and CEO, Commercial Metals Company.
• Michael G. Van de Ven, executive advisor and former president and COO, Southwest Airlines Co.

Preliminary results also indicated that Fifth Third shareholders ratified and/or approved the following:

• The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent external audit firm for 2026.
• By advisory vote, the Company’s executive compensation.

Fifth Third expects to file a Form 8-K with final voting results within four business days.

About Fifth Third Bancorp

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.

Category: Management