8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2016

COMERICA INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10706	38-1998421
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Comerica Bank Tower

1717 Main Street, MC 6404

Dallas, Texas  75201

(Address of principal executive offices)   (zip code)

(214) 462-6831

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 5.02	DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of Comerica Incorporated (“Comerica”) appointed Michael E. Collins to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 8, 2016. Effective with Mr. Collins' appointment, he became a member of Comerica’s Enterprise Risk Committee. On November 8, 2016, Comerica issued a press release regarding these appointments. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
99.1	Press Release dated November 8, 2016

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	COMERICA INCORPORATED
	By:	/s/ John D. Buchanan
	Name:	John D. Buchanan
	Title:	Executive Vice President - Chief Legal Officer
Date: November 8, 2016

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 8, 2016

EX-99.1

Michael E. Collins Appointed to the

Comerica Incorporated Board of Directors

Former Banking and Finance Executive Brings

Nearly 40 Years of Regulatory Experience

DALLAS/November 8, 2016 - Michael E. Collins has been appointed to the Comerica Incorporated Board of Directors. Collins is a former banking and finance executive with nearly 40 years of regulatory experience, including service with the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Philadelphia. In his final two years at the Philadelphia Fed he was the executive vice president in charge of all supervision and regulation. Collins will serve as a member of the board’s Enterprise Risk Committee. The announcement was made by Ralph W. Babb Jr., chairman and chief executive officer.

“Mike is a welcome addition to the Comerica team,” said Babb. “He brings to our board a number of key skills, including a strong background in risk management and relevant business management experience, as well as a deep understanding of the financial services industry, particularly bank regulation. A former banker, consultant and strategic advisor, Mike has demonstrated considerable leadership abilities over the course of his long and distinguished professional career, and will bring thoughtful and valuable insights to our board.”

Collins, 65, most recently served as a consultant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking. In addition, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of TD Bank USA, part of the U.S. Retail business line of the Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based TD Bank Group, and managed the bank’s Audit, Legal, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and regulatory and government affairs functions. Collins also served in various roles with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia over a period of 37 years, including as supervising examiner, examination review officer and as a senior vice president and lending officer.

Collins has a bachelor's degree in economics and marketing from Susquehanna University. He also is a graduate of the University of Virginia's Graduate School of Retail Bank Management, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, among other notable educational achievements.

“With Mike’s appointment, we are bringing another fresh perspective to our board, as well as the right mix of skills and expertise as we continue to focus on delivering long-term value to our shareholders,” added Babb.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $74 billion at September 30, 2016.

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