UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2004 (May 9, 2004)
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SunTrust Banks, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Georgia | |
001-08918 | |
58-1575035 | ||||||
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or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) | |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 303 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia | |
30308 | ||||
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code 404-588-7165
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| ITEM 5. | Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On May 9, 2004, SunTrust Banks, Inc. ("SunTrust") and National Commerce Financial Corporation ("NCF") announced they had signed a definitive merger agreement. A copy of the joint press release announcing the merger is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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| ITEM 7. | Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit Description | ||||
| 99.1 | |
Joint press release, dated May 9, 2004, issued by SunTrust and NCF | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. |
Date: May 10, 2004
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By: /s/
Raymond D.
Fortin
Name: Raymond D. Fortin Title: Senior Vice President |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | |
Joint press release, dated May 9, 2004, issued by SunTrust and NCF | ||||
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