Fifth Third Bancorp Completes Merger with Comerica Incorporated
February 2, 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp has closed its merger with Comerica Incorporated, creating the ninth-largest U.S. bank with approximately $294 billion in assets. The combination expands Fifth Third’s geographic footprint and scale—pairing its retail banking and digital capabilities with Comerica’s middle-market banking franchise and wealth capabilities as part of a broader strategy to build density in high-growth U.S. markets.
- Buyers
- Fifth Third Bancorp
- Targets
- Comerica Incorporated
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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