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
January 12, 2000
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(Earliest Event Reported)
Synovus Financial Corp.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in its Charter)
Georgia 1-10312 58-1134883
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(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification
Number)
901 Front Avenue, Suite 301, Columbus, Georgia 31901
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(706) 649-2267
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(Registrant's Telephone Number)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On January 12, 2000, Synovus Financial Corp. (Registrant") announced
earnings for the year ended December 31, 1999.
A copy of Registrant's press release regarding the announcement
referenced above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and by this reference is
hereby incorporated by reference into this Form 8-K and made a part hereof.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(a) Financial Statements - None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - None.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 - Registrant's press release, January 12, 2000
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.
("Registrant")
Dated: January 12, 2000 By:/s/ Kathleen Moates
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Kathleen Moates
Deputy General Counsel
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Registrant's
press release
dated January 12, 2000
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