Fifth Third

Comerica gives fuller account of Fifth Third deal talks

Key insight: A few days after the OCC approved Comerica’s blockbuster sale to Fifth Third, the seller made an amended regulatory disclosure that provides more details about how the deal came together. What’s at stake: The $10.9 billion deal is the largest bank acquisition announced in 2025. Forward look: The deal still needs approval from […]

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Fifth Third’s earnings fall in line amid credit hits and M&A

Key insight: Fifth Third’s massive credit blow tied to the allegedly fraudulent Tricolor Holdings bankruptcy “didn’t end up costing them that much,” an analyst said. What’s at stake: The company said last week it would acquire Comerica Bank, in what has been the largest bank deal announcement of 2025. Supporting data: The KBW Regional Banking

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