Fifth Third to Acquire Comerica in $10.9B All-Stock Deal

Fifth Third to Acquire Comerica in $10.9B All-Stock Deal
Above: The Fifth Third Bank headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., on Oct. 6, 2025. Image copyright: Madeleine Hordinski/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Fifth Third’s acquisition of Comerica is a strategic masterstroke that accelerates growth while maintaining excellent relationship banking. The combination will create the ninth-largest bank in the U.S. with a presence in prime markets from Texas to California. This natural partnership delivers enhanced capabilities to customers while generating sustainable returns for shareholders

Narrative B

The business of mergers and acquisitions in the banking world is fraught with risk and uncertainty. With customers now demanding speed, convenience and consistency in their dealings with banks, overly complex and messy mergers could risk turning clients away if the acquisition drastically alters their experience and accustomed digital processes.

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