FIFTH THIRD BANCORP

11. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles, developed technology, customer relationships, and other intangible assets which include trade names, backlog, operating leases and non-compete agreements. Intangible assets are amortized on either a straight-line or an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives and, based on the type of intangible asset, the amortization expense may be recorded in either leasing business revenue or other noninterest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The details of the Bancorp’s intangible assets are shown in the following table:

As of December 31, 2023, all of the Bancorp’s intangible assets were being amortized. Amortization expense recognized on intangible assets was $43 million, $48 million and $47 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Bancorp’s projections of amortization expense shown in the following table are based on existing asset balances as of December 31, 2023. Future amortization expense may vary from these projections.

Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31, 2024 through 2028 is as follows:

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