Executive Peter L. Sefzik of Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) reports stock option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp executive Peter L. Sefzik filed an initial ownership report showing no directly held common stock and several stock option awards. As of February 1, 2026, he directly holds stock options to buy 2,500, 4,805, 8,249, 5,464, and 11,072 shares of common stock at exercise prices between $28.92 and $51.04, with expirations from 2028 to 2034. Portions of two option grants remain scheduled to vest in January 2027 and January 2028.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sefzik Peter L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45236

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP [ FITB ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	02/01/2026	01/23/2028	Common Stock	2,500	$51.04	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	02/01/2026	01/22/2029	Common Stock	4,805	$42.96	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	02/01/2026	01/25/2032	Common Stock	8,249	$49.61	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	02/01/2026(1)	01/24/2033	Common Stock	5,464	$38.13	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	02/01/2026(2)	01/23/2034	Common Stock	11,072	$28.92	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 2,732 shares of this Stock Option remain subject to vesting in January 2027.

2. 3,690 shares of this Stock Option remain subject to vesting in January 2027. 3,690 shares of this Stock Option remain subject to vesting in January 2028.

Remarks:

	Stephanie Meade, as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter L. Sefzik	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the FITB Form 3 filing by Peter L. Sefzik show?

The Form 3 shows Peter L. Sefzik, an EVP of Fifth Third Bancorp, reporting his initial holdings. He directly owns no common stock but holds several stock option awards for specific share amounts, prices, and expirations as of February 1, 2026.

How many Fifth Third Bancorp common shares does Peter L. Sefzik directly own?

The filing reports that Peter L. Sefzik directly owns 0 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp common stock. His economic exposure comes through multiple stock option awards rather than directly held shares, as disclosed in the non-derivative securities table.

What stock options does Peter L. Sefzik hold in Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?

He holds stock options to buy 2,500, 4,805, 8,249, 5,464, and 11,072 Fifth Third Bancorp common shares at exercise prices of $51.04, $42.96, $49.61, $38.13, and $28.92, with expirations between January 2028 and January 2034.

Are any of Peter L. Sefzik’s Fifth Third stock options still unvested?

Yes. The filing notes 2,732 shares from one option grant remain subject to vesting in January 2027. Another grant has 3,690 shares vesting in January 2027 and 3,690 additional shares vesting in January 2028, indicating future potential exercisable amounts.

What is Peter L. Sefzik’s role at Fifth Third Bancorp in this Form 3?

Peter L. Sefzik is identified as an officer of Fifth Third Bancorp with the title Executive Vice President (EVP). The Form 3 reflects his status as a reporting person required to disclose his beneficial ownership of the company’s securities.

Does the FITB Form 3 indicate indirect ownership or only direct holdings?

The Form 3 shows all reported positions as directly held, marked with ownership code "D" for both common stock (0 shares) and each stock option award. No indirect ownership or related entities are disclosed in the ownership form column or footnotes.