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

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1111 BAY AVENUE
		STREET 2:		STE 500  PO BOX 120
		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31901
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		CITY:			COLUMBUS
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			31901

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CB&T BANCSHARES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890912
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