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
April 19, 2001
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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 April 19, 2001, Synovus Financial Corp. ("Registrant") issued a
press release with respect to its first quarter 2001 earnings.
A copy of Registrant's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99
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 - Registrant's press release, April 19, 2001.
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Signature
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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: April 19, 2001 By:/s/ Kathleen Moates
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Kathleen Moates
Senior Deputy General Counsel
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