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Kevin T. Kabat, born on October 21, 1953, holds a degree from the University of Michigan and has built a solid career in finance. He served as the CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp from 2007 until 2015, where he notably...

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Kevin T. Kabat

Ex-CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp for

8 years 6 months (Apr 2007 - Nov 2015)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kevin T. Kabat

Holdings

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Kevin T. Kabat has been a significant shareholder in Fifth Third Bancorp, showing his commitment to the company. His holdings peaked at an impressive $52.10 million in September 2024. Over the years, his stock value fluctuated significantly, demonstrating a strategic...

Mar 18, 2025

Charitable Transactions

FITB

97,129 shares

FITB

Recent Charitable Transactions

FITB

17,129 shares

FITB

Dec 18, 2014

Charity

FITB

80,000 shares

FITB

Nov 19, 2013

Charity

Insider Trading

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CCI

2,135 shares

CCI

Feb 21, 2024

Received

CCI

831 shares

CCI

Aug 1, 2023

Received

FITB

151,311 shares

FITB

Feb 12, 2016

Received

FITB

106,496 shares

FITB

Feb 11, 2015

Received

FITB

17,129 shares

FITB

Dec 18, 2014

Charity

FITB

160,486 shares

FITB

Apr 19, 2014

Received

FITB

92,464 shares

FITB

Apr 15, 2014

Received

FITB

80,000 shares

FITB

Nov 19, 2013

Charity

FITB

123,839 shares

FITB

Apr 16, 2013

Received

FITB

66,259 shares

FITB

Feb 19, 2013

Received

Compensation History

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In his peak years at Fifth Third, Kevin T. Kabat's total compensation varied significantly. In 2008, he made around $1.1 million, which included a salary of $899,995 and other benefits. Notably, no bonuses were awarded in tough financial years. Compensation packages were structured to motivate executives and align their interests with shareholders, reflecting performance metrics like growth in loans and deposits. His stock grants were substantial, peaking at over $3 million in stock awards, highlighting a significant tie to the company's fortunes. Even after stepping down as CEO, his total package continued to reflect high-value stock incentives, ensuring ongoing alignment with company performance and shareholder interests.

Year

2008

Total Compensation

$1.27M

Salary

$900.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to drive shareholder value by attracting and retaining talented executives, motivating them to achieve corporate objectives, and encouraging share ownership among executives to align their interests with those of shareholders.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual cash incentive awards were made to Named Executive Officers due to the Company’s financial performance in 2008.

Other

$208.13K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes trust and estate planning fees, parking, and country club dues.

Restricted Stock

$164.94K(7.62K common stock)

Board Justification

7,622 shares of restricted stock vested in 2008, valued at $164,940 on the vesting date.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included absolute performance and performance relative to peers, return measures including return on equity and return on assets, growth in core deposits, loans, fees, total revenue, net income and earnings per share, efficiency ratio, and stock price growth.

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