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
July 12, 2002
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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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Effective August 1, 2002, Synovus Financial Corp. ("Synovus") will
begin utilizing Mellon Investor Services LLC as its new transfer agent,
registrar and dividend disbursing agent for Synovus common stock. To facilitate
an orderly transition of Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
accounts from EquiServe Trust Company, N.A. to Mellon Investor Services, LLC, no
transactions in these accounts will be processed from July 19, 2002 through
August 1, 2002. Please contact Synovus Investor Relations at 1-706-649-5220 for
additional information.
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 - None
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: July 12, 2002 By:/s/ Kathleen Moates
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Kathleen Moates
Senior Deputy General Counsel