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Fifth Third Bancorp Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference summary

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Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference summary10 Dec, 2025

Strategic initiatives, growth, and market presence

  • Announced acquisition of Comerica Bank, targeting no TBV dilution at close, 9% EPS accretion, and peer-leading profitability by 2027, creating the 9th largest U.S. bank with $288B in assets.

  • Holds $213B in assets and $167B in deposits, ranking among the top 10 U.S. banks by size and deposit share.

  • Opened milestone branches in Florida and the Carolinas, with Southeast and expansion markets contributing nearly half of middle market C&I loan production and private bank net flows in 2025; Southeast de novo expansion drives strong deposit growth with a 12% CAGR.

  • Sustained digital transformation, including 400+ updates to the mobile app, new fintech partnerships, and investments in technology and modular, repeatable strategies supporting scalable growth.

  • Recognized for ethical practices and customer satisfaction, with multiple industry awards.

Comerica integration and synergy plans

  • Integration planning underway, with regulatory approval expected around the new year, legal close targeted for Q1 2026, and full system conversion by early Q4 2026; shareholder votes scheduled for January 6.

  • $850 million in expense synergies targeted, mainly from facilities, systems, vendors, and non-customer-facing headcount reductions.

  • Four key revenue synergy areas: scaling middle market, deepening commercial/wealth relationships, building out retail banking (including 150 new Texas branches), and creating an innovation banking platform.

  • Combined entity targets 19%+ ROTCE, efficiency ratio in the low-to-mid 50s, and $500 million+ in incremental annual revenue synergies over five years.

  • Focused onboarding for commercial clients and phased system conversion to ensure smooth integration and client experience.

Financial performance and shareholder value

  • Delivers top quartile total shareholder returns over 3, 5, 7, and 10-year periods compared to peers.

  • Demonstrates strong return on equity and assets, with efficiency ratios consistently outperforming peers.

  • Maintains disciplined expense management and a resilient balance sheet focused on stability, profitability, and growth.

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Midwest Consumer Banking

Fifth Third Bancorp is an American bank and financial services company, primarily focused on consumer banking. The company operates under the Fifth Third Bank and offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, commercial banking, lending, payment processing, and investment advising. It operates numerous branches and ATMs across several states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeastern United States. It is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq.

1909

The most significant early event in the company's history was in 1909, when the Third National Bank and Fifth National Bank merged, forming the Fifth Third National Bank of Cincinnati. T the bank expanded its services and operations, growing steadily. In the 1970s and 1980s, Fifth Third Bancorp, through a series of acquisitions and mergers, significantly expanded its geographic footprint and diversified its financial services. It entered into new markets and started offering a wider range of products including loans, deposit accounts, and investment services. The company has grown steadily during recent decades, establishing itself as a prominent consumer bank in the Midwest.

The Company’s Services

The company's range of services encompasses retail banking, commercial banking, consumer lending, payment processing, and investment advising. In retail banking, Fifth Third Bancorp offers a variety of products including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and mortgage services. The consumer lending part of Fifth Third Bancorp provides personal loans, auto financing, and student loans. Fifth Third Bancorp also has a significant presence in the investment sector. Through its wealth and asset management services, it offers investment advice, management services, and retirement planning.

A Regional Focus

Fifth Third Bank has made a strategic choice to maintain a regional focus, as opposed to expanding into a national banking entity. This is in contrast to national banks, which often spread their operations across the entire country, requiring a broader, less specialized approach. The regional focus enables Fifth Third Bank to develop closer relationships with local customers and businesses and is a similar strategy employed by companies such as M&T Bank and Comerica.

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