Synovus Trimming Board of Directors by Two

Press release from the issuing company

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Synovus Financial Corp.’s board of directors is getting smaller.

Synovus (NYSE: SNV) reported Monday four current members will retire and it has nominated only two for the board.

The Columbus, Ga.-based financial services company nominated former MetLife Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Joseph J. Prochaska and The Santa Fe Group Chairman and CEO Catherine A. Allen to stand for election at its annual shareholders meeting on April 27.

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