Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did I get the Notice?

    You received a Notice because our records indicate that you may have purchased or otherwise acquired Fifth Third Bancorp common stock, Series G preferred American Depository Shares (ADS), and/or Series F preferred stock during the period of October 21, 2008, and January 22, 2009, inclusive. The Notice you received is designed to notify you that you may be eligible to receive a payment from the Fair Fund.

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  2. Who is eligible to participate in the Fair Fund?

    Persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Fifth Third Bancorp common stock, Series G preferred American Depository Shares (ADS), and/or Series F preferred stock during the period of October 21, 2008, and January 22, 2009, inclusive.

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  3. Who is excluded from participating in the Fair Fund?

    You are excluded from participation in the Fair Fund if you are:

    1. The Respondents;
    2. Present or former officers or directors of Respondents or any assigns, creditors, heirs, distributees, spouses, parents, siblings, dependent children, or controlled entities of any of the foregoing Persons or entities;
    3. Any employee or former employee of the Respondents or any of its affiliates who has been terminated for cause or has otherwise resigned, in connection with the conduct described in the Order;
    4. Any Person who, as of June 5, 2023 has been the subject of criminal charges related to the conduct described in the Order or any related Commission action;
    5. Any firm, trust, corporation, officer, or other entity in which Respondents have or had a controlling interest;
    6. The Fund Administrator, its employees, and those Persons assisting the Fund Administrator in its role as the Fund Administrator; or
    7. Any purchaser or assignee of another Person’s right to obtain a recovery from the Fair Fund for value; provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to exclude those Persons who obtained such a right by gift, inheritance, or devise.
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  4. What is the amount of the Fair Fund?

    Approximately $6,600,000.

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  5. How much money will I receive if my claim is approved?

    Until all claims have been fully processed, it is not possible to determine the amount of any individual payment. Once all the Eligible Claimants have been determined, the Fund Administrator will calculate each Eligible Claimant’s Recognized Loss in accordance with the Plan of Allocation and will distribute funds to the Eligible Claimants on a pro rata basis out of the funds on hand. In addition, for a claim to be paid, it must equal or exceed the Distribution De Minimis Amount of $10.00.

    For additional information as to how your claim will be calculated, please view the Plan of Allocation, which is included as Exhibit A of the Fair Fund Distribution Plan (located in the Resources page).

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  6. What do I need to do to participate in the Fair Fund?

    If you wish to participate in the Fair Fund, under the terms of the Plan you are strongly encouraged to complete electronically a Proof of Claim Form and upload the necessary documentation through this website no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 5, 2023.

    To submit your Proof of Claim electronically and be able to track the ongoing status of your claim through this website, follow the detailed instructions in the “Submission Instructions” document found in the Resources Page.

    Paper Proof of Claim forms are also available and located in the Resources page. Paper forms must be postmarked on or before the Bar Date of June 5, 2023.

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  7. What do I need to submit with my Proof of Claim Form?

    You must provide documentation for each transaction you include on your claim form. Acceptable forms of supporting documentation include:

    1. Trade confirmation slips from brokerage firms that list the security name, the name of the beneficial owner, the type of transaction, the date of the transaction, the number of shares, and the total amount of the transaction, OR
    2. Monthly statements from brokerage firms that detail all account activity within a month.
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  8. What is the deadline for submitting my Proof of Claim Form?

    Electronic Proof of Claim Forms must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on June 5, 2023.

    When you submit a claim electronically you can also track the status of your claim through this website. For information on creating an account and submitting a claim, see the “Submission Instructions” document found in the Resources Page.

    Hard copy Proof of Claim Forms sent by US First Class mail (or equivalent common carrier) to the Fund Administrator must be postmarked by June 5, 2023.

    The mailing address is:

    Fifth Third Bancorp Fair Fund
    c/o GBP / PACE Claims Services, LLC
    200 American Metro Blvd – Suite 129
    Hamilton, NJ 08619

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  9. Will I be notified if my Proof of Claim Form is deficient?

    Yes. If your Proof of Claim Form is deficient, you will receive a Claim Status Notice to the mailing address provided with your claim form submission, advising you of the reason(s) why the claim is deficient and instructions concerning how to cure such deficiencies.

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  10. How do I get more information?

    Additional information regarding the Fair Fund can be found on this website. You can also obtain additional information by calling the Fair Fund’s toll-free hotline at 1-833-373-3535 in the United States, or by email at support@fundadministratorGBP.com.

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