Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) awards 14,496-share RSU grant to EVP King

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fifth Third Bancorp granted equity compensation to a senior executive. EVP & Head of Regional Banking Darren J. King acquired 14,496 shares of common stock on a grant/award basis, with no cash consideration paid.

The award consists of Restricted Stock Units granted under the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, aligning the executive’s compensation with long-term company performance.

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^*

King Darren J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45263

(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 & Head of Regional Banking

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		14,496	A	$0(2)	14,496	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 Darren King	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) report in this Form 4 for Darren J. King?

Fifth Third Bancorp reported an equity award to Darren J. King. He received 14,496 shares of common stock through a grant under the company’s incentive compensation plan, recorded as a non-cash acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many shares did Darren J. King acquire in the latest FITB insider filing?

Darren J. King acquired 14,496 shares of Fifth Third Bancorp common stock. The shares were granted as Restricted Stock Units under the company’s incentive compensation plan, rather than being bought for cash, and are subject to a multi-year vesting schedule.

What are the vesting terms of Darren J. King’s Restricted Stock Units at Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)?

The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning the award is spread over three years, which encourages longer-term alignment between the executive’s interests and the company’s performance.

Did Darren J. King pay cash for the shares reported in this Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) Form 4?

No, Darren J. King did not pay cash for these shares. The filing states the award was granted pursuant to the Fifth Third Bancorp Incentive Compensation Plan, with no consideration paid, indicating this is stock-based compensation rather than a market purchase.

What role does Darren J. King hold at Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) in this insider transaction?

Darren J. King serves as EVP & Head of Regional Banking. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer of the company, and the reported transaction reflects a stock-based compensation grant linked to that executive leadership role.

Is the insider transaction in Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) common stock a buy or a grant?

The transaction is a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market buy. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A” and describes it as a grant or award, with no consideration paid, classifying it as equity compensation rather than a purchase.