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Fifth Third Bank Finishes Merger with Comerica Bank

Feb 2, 2026 | 11:06 AM

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Feb. 2, 2026 ~ David Girodat, Michigan regional chairman of Fifth Third Bank, talks to Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the effects of the merger with Comerica Bank.

DETROIT ~ The merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Inc. was officially finalized Monday, becoming the ninth-largest bank in the U.S.

Comerica, which is based in Detroit, was bought by Fifth Third for $10.9 billion in the fall of 2025, creating a company valued at $294 billion. Fifth Third plans to have about 1,750 branches open to the public by 2030.

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