8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT =================================================================== 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): September 17, 2001 FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-8076 31-0854434 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) Fifth Third Center 38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 579-5300 Not Applicable (Former name or address, if changed since last report) =================================================================== Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure ----------------------------------------- On September 17, 2001, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release regarding its authorization to repurchase shares of its common stock in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 44971. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- Exhibit 99.1 - Fifth Third Announces Authorization of Common Stock Repurchase Plan. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FIFTH THIRD BANCORP (Registrant) September 19, 2001 /s/ Neal E. Arnold ---------------------------- Neal E. Arnold Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer