Fifth Third Bancorp

The Rise of the Mega-Regional: Fifth Third’s $11 Billion Comerica Takeover Gets Final Green Light

In a move that signals a seismic shift in the American financial landscape, the Federal Reserve has officially granted final approval for Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) to acquire Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA). The $10.9 billion all-stock transaction, which received its final regulatory blessing on January 13, 2026, is

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third and Comerica Shareholders Greenlight $10.9 Billion Merger, Signaling New Era of Regional Banking Scale

In a landmark decision that reshapes the landscape of American finance, shareholders of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) and Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) overwhelmingly voted today, January 6, 2026, to approve a $10.9 billion all-stock merger. The deal, first announced in October 2025, will create the nation’s ninth-largest