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Fifth Third and Comerica shareholders approve merger; deal expected to close Q1 2026
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
- Fifth Third shareholders voted 99.7% in favor (536.8M for) of stock issuance for Comerica acquisition.
- Comerica stockholders voted 97.0% in favor; merger to create 9th largest US bank with $290B assets.
- Combined bank will have footprint in 17 of 20 fastest-growing large US markets.
- Deal expected to close in Q1 2026 subject to remaining customary conditions.
- Fifth Third Chairman Tim Spence highlights combining retail/digital with Comerica's middle-market franchise.
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