Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) names Priscilla Almodovar to board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp disclosed that director Thomas H. Harvey has notified the company of his retirement from the Board of Directors, effective January 7, 2026.

The Board appointed Priscilla Almodovar as a new director effective the same date, filling the vacancy created by Mr. Harvey’s retirement. She will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Under the company’s Director Pay Program, Ms. Almodovar received a pro-rated grant of $41,712 in RSUs as part of her director compensation. A related press release is included as an exhibit.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): December 8, 2025

Fifth Third Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

001-33653

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)

(800) 972-3030

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Without Par Value

FITB

The

NASDAQ

Stock Market LLC

Depositary Shares Representing a 1/1000th Ownership Interest in a Share of 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I

FITBI

The

NASDAQ

Stock Market LLC

Depositary Shares Representing a 1/40th Ownership Interest in a Share of 6.00% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class B Preferred Stock, Series A

FITBP

The

NASDAQ

Stock Market LLC

Depositary Shares Representing a 1/1000th Ownership Interest in a Share of 4.95% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series K

FITBO

The

NASDAQ

Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐            

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On December 8, 2025, Thomas H. Harvey provided notice to the Corporate Secretary of Fifth Third Bancorp (the “Company”) of his retirement from the Board of Directors of the Company. His retirement is effective January 7, 2026.

(d) On December 9, 2025, the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bancorp appointed Priscilla Almodovar as Director effective January 7, 2026. The Board of Directors appointed Ms. Almodovar to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Thomas H. Harvey. In addition, Ms. Almodovar will serve on the Bancorp’s Nominating and Corporate Governance and Risk and Compliance Committees. A copy of the related press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Ms. Almodovar will receive compensation as a Director under Fifth Third’s Director Pay Program as disclosed in Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2024. In accordance with the Director Pay Program, Ms. Almodovar received a pro-rated grant of $41,712 in RSUs.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 – Press release dated December 12, 2025 relating to the appointment of Priscilla Almodovar as Director of Fifth Third Bancorp and Fifth Third Bank, National Association

Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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)

Date: December 12, 2025 By: /s/ CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ        

Christian Gonzalez

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What board changes did Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) report?

Fifth Third Bancorp reported that Thomas H. Harvey will retire from its Board of Directors effective January 7, 2026, and that Priscilla Almodovar has been appointed as a director effective the same date.

When does Thomas H. Harvey retire from the Fifth Third Bancorp board?

Thomas H. Harvey provided notice of his retirement on December 8, 2025, and his retirement from the Board of Directors will be effective January 7, 2026.

Who is the new director joining Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?

Priscilla Almodovar has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bancorp, effective January 7, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Thomas H. Harvey.

Which board committees will Priscilla Almodovar serve on at Fifth Third Bancorp?

Priscilla Almodovar will serve on the company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and its Risk and Compliance Committee.

What compensation will the new director of Fifth Third Bancorp receive?

Under Fifth Third’s Director Pay Program, Priscilla Almodovar will receive standard director compensation and has received a pro-rated grant of $41,712 in RSUs.

Did Fifth Third Bancorp issue a press release about the new director appointment?

Yes. A press release dated December 12, 2025 relating to the appointment of Priscilla Almodovar as director of Fifth Third Bancorp and Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is included as Exhibit 99.1.