Investment Banking

Navigating the complexities of today’s market requires a specialized and experienced advisor. Fifth Third Investment Banking partners with owner-operators, strategics and financial sponsors to provide mergers & acquisitions (M&A), capital raising and strategic advisory services, both sell-side and buy-side. Our professionals have a long track record of tailoring solutions to unlock value and help our clients reach their critical business milestones.

We collaborate across industries and geographies to provide every client with thoughtful advice and diligent transaction execution, supported by a full-service capital markets platform and a leading commercial bank. We have a national presence from coast to coast with over 125 investment bankers, six industry groups and eight offices.

Experts in M&A Advisory and Capital Markets

We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched industry knowledge, deep relationships and senior-level attention throughout every transaction—regardless of scope and size. We customize solutions that drive premium value outcomes and help our clients reach their long-term objectives.

Our clients benefit from the additional insight and access to private equity through our dedicated Financial Sponsors Group and their nationwide coverage of more than 200 of the most successful, middle-market private equity firms and family offices in the country.

Industry Focus Areas

Why Fifth Third Bank

  • Client-centric approach
  • Robust industry expertise
  • Senior-level attention
  • Sector knowledge & relationships
  • Flawless transaction execution
  • Dedicated financial sponsor coverage
  • Full-service capital markets platform

Select Transactions & Case Studies

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National Fitness Partners

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Consumer & Retail

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Kian Capital Partners

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Industrials

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Feeders Pet Supply | PNC Riverarch Capital

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Consumer & Retail

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Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. ("Rea")

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Industrials

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Immuware by Carminati Consulting, Inc.

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Healthcare

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Xevant, Inc.

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Healthcare

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Eagles Enterprise

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Downstream Petroleum

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Orscheln Farm and Home LLC ("Orscheln Farm and Home")

Fifth Third Capital Markets Role: Exclusive Financial Advisor
Transaction Type: M&A Advisory
Industry: Consumer & Retail

*Executed by Fifth Third Securities, Inc.

**Executed by H2C Securities Inc.

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