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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000018349
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		IRS NUMBER:				581134883
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		STREET 1:		1111 BAY AVENUE
		STREET 2:		STE 500 PO BOX 120
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
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		STREET 2:		STE 500 PO BOX 120
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CB&T BANCSHARES INC
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