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
August 7, 2002
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(Earliest Event Reported)
Synovus Financial Corp.
(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.
On August 7, 2002, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer of Synovus Financial Corp. executed the sworn statements required by SEC
Order 4-460. The sworn statements were delivered to the SEC on August 8, 2002.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive
Officer of Synovus Financial Corp. Regarding Facts
and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings.
99.2 Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial
Officer of Synovus Financial Corp. Regarding
Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act
Filings.
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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: August 8, 2002 By:/s/ Kathleen Moates
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Kathleen Moates
Senior Deputy General Counsel
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