SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 13, 2009
Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Synovus Financial Corp.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Georgia | 1-10312 | 58-1134883 | ||
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1111 Bay Avenue, Suite 500, Columbus, Georgia 31901
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(706) 649-2311
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
___________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01Other Events
On November 13, 2009, Synovus issued a press release affirming its capital position and reiterating its belief in its opportunity to achieve profitability during 2010. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated November 13, 2009. |
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Synovus has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. (“Synovus”) | ||||
Dated: November 16, 2009 | By: | /s/ Samuel F. Hatcher | ||
Samuel F. Hatcher | ||||
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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