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Fifth Third Completes Merger with Comerica to Become 9th Largest U.S. Bank
CINCINNATI, February 02, 2026--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it has closed its merger with Comerica Incorporated to create the ninth-largest U.S. bank with approximately $294 billion in assets. The combination of Fifth Third’s award-winning retail banking and digital capabilities with Comerica’s strong middle market banking franchise and attractive footprint further strengthens Fifth Third’s stability, profitability and growth potential.
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