A superior financial profile, diversified revenue sources, high revenue production, and a leading market position in strong and stable markets position Fifth Third to maintain its performance record. With Old Kent in Grand Rapids, Mich., on its plate, sizable acquisitions are unlikely for the near future, but recent activity should provide opportunities for additional revenue growth. The combination of small-to-chunky-to-significant acquisitions strung together over these past few years will throw Fifth Third into the "bigger" leagues. Its past advantages in being small and flexible may be diminished by its amassed size; however, with the company split into several regional banks, Fifth Third may still be able to maintain its flexible and lean reputation. However, the sheer size of the Old
