Business Transformation | 02.02.26

Fifth Third Closes Comerica Acquisition

by: Catherine Leffert

Fifth Third Bancorp has completed its $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica, the largest bank merger announced in 2025 and the biggest to close so far this year. The deal boosts Fifth Third’s assets by more than 35% to about $290 billion, making it the 16th largest U.S. bank. Fifth Third plans to combine its retail strategy with Comerica’s strong commercial presence, particularly in Texas and Michigan, to expand market share. The merger reflects faster regulatory approvals and banks’ push for scale. Fifth Third expects significant cost savings and will integrate Comerica’s branches and systems later this year.

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