Company Description
Synovus Financial Corp. (former NYSE: SNV) was a commercial and consumer banking company in the finance and insurance sector. According to company disclosures, Synovus was a financial services company based in Columbus, Georgia that operated through Synovus Bank, a Georgia‑chartered, FDIC‑insured bank. The firm focused on providing banking services and a range of specialized financial products to clients in the Southeastern United States.
Synovus reported that it had approximately $60 billion in assets and branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. Through these locations, Synovus offered commercial and consumer banking along with a full suite of specialized products and services, including wealth services, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset‑based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. The company also noted that it was a Great Place to Work‑Certified organization, highlighting its focus on workplace culture.
On January 1, 2026, Synovus underwent a major corporate transformation. As described in its Form 8‑K dated January 2, 2026, Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (a Tennessee corporation) each merged with and into Steel Newco Inc., a Georgia corporation jointly owned by Synovus and Pinnacle. Newco survived the transaction and changed its name to Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. Upon completion of this merger, the separate corporate existence of Synovus ceased, and Newco became the parent holding company for the combined organization, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Immediately following the holding‑company merger, Synovus Bank, the Georgia‑chartered bank subsidiary of Synovus, merged with and into Pinnacle Bank, a Tennessee state‑chartered bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Pinnacle. Pinnacle Bank continued as the surviving bank and remains headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, operating under the name “Pinnacle Bank.” As a result, Synovus Bank’s separate corporate existence also ceased.
In connection with this combination, Synovus common and preferred equity securities were converted into securities of the new Pinnacle holding company. The Form 8‑K explains that each share of Synovus common stock was converted into the right to receive a specified fraction of a share of New Pinnacle common stock, and each share of Synovus Series D and Series E preferred stock was converted into corresponding series of preferred stock of the new Pinnacle entity. All Synovus common and preferred shares that were converted under the merger agreement ceased to be outstanding and were cancelled and retired at the effective time of the merger.
Following the transaction, the combined firm operates under the Pinnacle Financial Partners name and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PNFP, as described in the January 2, 2026 Form 8‑K and subsequent Pinnacle press releases. Synovus common stock and its preferred stock series were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, as reflected in the NYSE’s Form 25 dated January 2, 2026 and Synovus’ Form 8‑K regarding notice of delisting. A later Form 15 dated January 12, 2026 shows that Synovus terminated the registration of its securities under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and suspended its reporting obligations, noting that there were no remaining holders of record of the Synovus securities covered by that filing.
Before the merger, Synovus positioned itself as a regional banking organization serving both business and consumer clients in its footprint. Company communications emphasized its combination of traditional banking with specialized offerings such as capital markets and international banking, along with credit products like asset‑based and structured lending. Synovus also highlighted its community engagement, including donations to organizations such as Feeding America to support communities in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Today, the SNV ticker primarily represents the historical record of Synovus Financial Corp. as an independent public company. Investors researching SNV are typically reviewing the company’s legacy operations in commercial and consumer banking, its specialized financial services, and the sequence of regulatory and corporate actions that culminated in its combination with Pinnacle Financial Partners and subsequent delisting and deregistration.
Corporate transformation and trading status
Regulatory filings provide a clear chronology of Synovus’ status change. The January 2, 2026 Form 8‑K details the completion of the merger with Pinnacle and the resulting change in control, including the conversion of Synovus securities into those of the new Pinnacle holding company. The same filing explains that Synovus requested suspension of trading in its securities on the NYSE and asked the exchange to file a Form 25 to remove those securities from listing and registration under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The NYSE’s Form 25 dated January 2, 2026 confirms the removal from listing.
The subsequent Form 15, filed January 12, 2026, notes that, following the merger and related conversions, there were no holders of record of Synovus common stock or its Series D and Series E preferred stock. On that basis, the successor Pinnacle entity, as successor by merger to Synovus, certified the termination of registration and suspension of reporting obligations for those securities. Collectively, these filings indicate that SNV is a former NYSE‑listed ticker and that Synovus Financial Corp. no longer files periodic reports as a standalone registrant.
Business focus before the merger
Company descriptions included in multiple press releases and SEC filings describe Synovus’ business prior to the merger. Synovus identified itself as a financial services company that provided:
- Commercial and consumer banking through Synovus Bank.
- Wealth services, supporting clients’ investment and financial planning needs.
- Treasury management services for business customers.
- Mortgage services for home financing.
- Premium finance, asset‑based lending and structured lending as specialized credit products.
- Capital markets and international banking services.
Synovus reported that it operated branches across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee, reflecting a regional footprint in the Southeast. The company also emphasized its workplace recognition as a Great Place to Work‑Certified company, which it cited in multiple communications.
Historical context for investors
For investors and researchers, Synovus Financial Corp. and the SNV symbol now serve as a historical reference within the U.S. regional banking landscape. Historical SEC filings under the SNV ticker document Synovus’ capital structure, debt issuance (such as subordinated bank notes), merger‑related disclosures, and shareholder votes on the combination with Pinnacle. Press releases provide additional context on its dividend practices, community initiatives, and strategic rationale for joining forces with Pinnacle.
Those analyzing the combined organization’s current performance and strategy would look to the Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP) filings and disclosures, while the SNV record remains relevant for understanding legacy Synovus securities, historical financials, and the terms of the merger that converted Synovus equity into Pinnacle equity.