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Fifth Third receives all regulatory approvals to acquire Comerica; close set for Feb 1, 2026
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP
- Fed, OCC, and shareholder approvals now in hand; all material clearances received.
- Transaction to close Feb 1, 2026; combined bank will have $290B in assets, rank 9th in U.S.
- Fifth Third cites immediate EPS accretion, no TBV dilution, and >$500M annual revenue synergies.
- Comerica branches to keep branding until full system conversion later in 2026.
- Fifth Third Chairman Tim Spence says combination creates stronger, more diversified bank.
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