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Meeting Information

Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting

For holders as of:   February 16, 2012

Date:  April 26, 2012

    Time:  10:00 a.m.

Location:  Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade

     Center

     801 Front Avenue

     Columbus, Georgia 31901

SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP.

POST OFFICE BOX 120

COLUMBUS, GA 31902-0120

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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT             2011 ANNUAL REPORT

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

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  To elect the following 15 nominees as directors:

  1A.

  1B.

  1C.

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To approve the compensation of Synovus’ named executive officers as determined by the Compensation Committee.

  1D.

  1E.

  1F.

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To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Synovus’ independent auditor for the year 2012.

  1G.

  1H.

  1I.

  1J.

  1K.

  1L.

  1M.