Fifth Third (FITB) EVP Bridgit Chayt receives 6,765 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chayt Bridgit reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Fifth Third Bancorp executive Bridgit Chayt received an equity award of 6,765 restricted stock units under the company’s incentive compensation plan. The award was granted at no cost to her and represents common stock of Fifth Third Bancorp.

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, tying compensation to continued service and future company performance. Following this grant, Chayt directly owns or controls 54,326 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Chayt Bridgit

(Last) (First) (Middle)

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. 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 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(1)	02/18/2026		A		6,765	A	$0(2)	54,326	D

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 in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephanie Meade, as Attorney-in-Fact for Bridgit Chayt	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) executive Bridgit Chayt report on this Form 4?

Bridgit Chayt reported receiving an award of 6,765 restricted stock units tied to Fifth Third Bancorp common stock. The grant came under the company’s incentive compensation plan and increases her direct holdings to 54,326 shares after the transaction.

How many shares did Bridgit Chayt acquire in the latest FITB Form 4 filing?

Bridgit Chayt acquired 6,765 restricted stock units linked to Fifth Third Bancorp common stock. These units were awarded as equity compensation rather than purchased, and they increase her total direct ownership position to 54,326 shares following the grant.

Were any payments made by Bridgit Chayt for the 6,765 FITB restricted stock units?

No cash payment was made for the award; the 6,765 restricted stock units were granted with no consideration paid. The units were issued under the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan as part of her executive compensation package.

How do the 6,765 restricted stock units granted to Bridgit Chayt vest at Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?

The 6,765 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. This schedule means one-third vests each year over three years, encouraging continued employment and longer-term alignment with shareholder interests.

What is Bridgit Chayt’s total Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) share ownership after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported equity award, Bridgit Chayt holds 54,326 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp common stock directly. This figure, disclosed in the filing, reflects her ownership immediately following the grant of 6,765 restricted stock units under the incentive plan.