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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): December 18, 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)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
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On December 18, 2001, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release regarding an
authorization by the Board of Directors to repurchase shares of its common stock
and the announcement of the fourth quarter 2001 common stock dividend. The press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1 - Fifth Third Delivers 15% Dividend Increase & Announces Share
Repurchase Authorization
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)
December 20, 2001 /s/ Neal E. Arnold
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Neal E. Arnold
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer