Fifth Third Bancorp to buy Comerica for $10.9 billion in all-stock deal
1. Fifth Third Bancorp to acquire Comerica for $10.9 billion in stock. 2. The merger will form the ninth-largest U.S. bank with $288 billion in assets. 3. Deal completion is expected by Q1 2026, indicating a long-term vision. 4. Strategic consolidation may enhance competitive position in regional banking. 5. Market reaction could involve other regional banks responding to consolidation.