Fifth Third (FITB) director gets 2,838 RSUs, holds 41,479 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Van de Ven Michael G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Fifth Third Bancorp director Michael G. Van de Ven received a grant of 2,838 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. These units were granted under the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan and are subject to vesting when his service on the Board of Directors ends.

Following the grant, he directly holds 41,479 shares of Common Stock. An additional 9,331 shares of Common Stock are held indirectly through the Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Van de Ven Michael G

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,838	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 41,479 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 9,331 shares (Indirect, by Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock units granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan subject to vesting upon cessation of the reporting person's service on the Board of Directors of the Issuer. Granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan. No consideration paid.

Key Figures

Restricted stock unit grant: 2,838 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 41,479 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock unit grant 2,838 shares Grant of Common Stock RSUs to director

Grant price per share $0.00 per share No consideration paid for RSU grant

Direct holdings after grant 41,479 shares Common Stock directly held after transaction

Indirect trust holdings 9,331 shares Common Stock held by Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, Incentive Compensation Plan, Board of Directors, indirect ownership

4 terms

Restricted stock units financial

"Restricted stock units granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"Granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan."

An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.

Board of Directors financial

"subject to vesting upon cessation of the reporting person's service on the Board of Directors of the Issuer"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

indirect ownership financial

"nature_of_ownership: by Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Van de Ven Michael G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA

(Street)

CINCINNATI OHIO 45263

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/21/2026

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/21/2026		A		2,838(1)	A	$0(2)	41,479	D
Common Stock								9,331	I	by Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan subject to vesting upon cessation of the reporting person's service on the Board of Directors of the Issuer.

2. Granted pursuant to Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan. No consideration paid.

Remarks:

	Stephanie Meade, as Attorney-in-Fact for Michael G. Van de Ven	04/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Michael G. Van de Ven acquire in this Form 4 for FITB?

Michael G. Van de Ven received 2,838 restricted stock units of Fifth Third Bancorp Common Stock. The units were granted under the company’s Incentive Compensation Plan as board-related compensation, with no cash consideration paid by him for the award.

How many Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) shares does Van de Ven hold after this grant?

After the grant, Michael G. Van de Ven directly holds 41,479 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp Common Stock. In addition, 9,331 shares are reported as held indirectly through the Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust, reflecting his overall reported equity exposure.

How are the new restricted stock units for FITB’s director structured to vest?

The 2,838 restricted stock units granted to Michael G. Van de Ven vest when his service on Fifth Third Bancorp’s Board of Directors ceases. This ties the compensation to the duration of his board service rather than a fixed calendar schedule or performance targets.

Did Michael G. Van de Ven pay cash for the 2,838 FITB restricted stock units?

No cash was paid for the 2,838 restricted stock units reported for Michael G. Van de Ven. The filing explains they were granted pursuant to the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan, with no consideration paid, reflecting standard equity-based director compensation.

What indirect Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) holdings are reported for Van de Ven?

The filing reports 9,331 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp Common Stock held indirectly by the Van de Ven 2008 Family Trust. This entry is listed as indirect ownership, separate from his directly held 41,479 shares following the restricted stock unit grant.