Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 28, 2008, Fifth Third Bancorp issued a press release discussing its approval and participation in the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this press release shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1-Press Release dated October 28, 2008

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