Synovus Financial Corp (SNV) EVP details share and award conversion
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Synovus Financial Corp executive reports share conversion tied to merger. The company’s EVP and General Counsel, a reporting insider, disclosed that each share of Synovus common stock was converted into 0.5237 shares of New Pinnacle common stock at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 1, 2026, under a previously signed merger agreement. Following this effective time, 73,206 shares of Synovus common stock held directly and 5,090 shares held indirectly through the insider’s spouse were reported as disposed of because they were converted into New Pinnacle stock.
The insider also reported the disposition of multiple Synovus performance stock units and restricted stock units, covering 7,770, 10,032 and 6,528 performance stock units and 1,540, 4,176 and 4,223 restricted stock units, which were similarly converted into rights to receive New Pinnacle common stock using the same 0.5237 exchange ratio. Several awards include additional shares accumulated through dividend accruals and employee stock purchase plan participation.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Performance Stock Units | 7,770 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Performance Stock Units | 10,032 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Performance Stock Units | 6,528 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 1,540 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 4,176 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 4,223 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 73,206 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 5,090 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- On 11:59 p.m. ET on January 1, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), in accordance with the completion of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of July 24, 2025, by and among Synovus Financial Corp. ("Synovus"), a Georgia corporation, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (f/k/a Steel Newco Inc.), a Georgia corporation ("New Pinnacle"), and subject to the terms and upon the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock of Synovus, $1.00 par value per share ("Synovus Common Stock"), was converted into 0.5237 shares (the "Synovus Exchange Ratio") of common stock of New Pinnacle, $1.00 par value per share ("New Pinnacle Common Stock"). Includes 1,326 shares acquired through dividend accruals and in the ordinary course through Synovus' Employee Stock Purchase Plan. At the Effective Time, (a) each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSU") in respect of Synovus Common Stock (each, a "Synovus RSU Award") was assumed by New Pinnacle, with each assumed Synovus RSU Award relating solely to a number of shares of New Pinnacle Common Stock determined by multiplying the number of shares of Synovus Common Stock underlying each assumed Synovus RSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Synovus Exchange Ratio and (b) each performance stock unit ("PSU") of Synovus was converted into the right to receive a number of shares of New Pinnacle Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Synovus Common Stock subject to such PSU (based on maximum performance) immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by the Synovus Exchange Ratio, less applicable tax withholdings. Includes 838 shares acquired through dividend accruals. Includes 636 shares acquired through dividend accruals. Includes 194 shares acquired through dividend accruals.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Synovus Financial Corp (SNV) report?
The EVP and General Counsel of Synovus Financial Corp reported that all of their Synovus common shares and equity awards were converted into New Pinnacle common stock in connection with the completion of a merger at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 1, 2026.
What happened to the Synovus performance stock units and restricted stock units?
At the effective time, each Synovus restricted stock unit (RSU) and performance stock unit (PSU) was assumed or converted into rights relating to New Pinnacle common stock, based on multiplying the Synovus share amounts by the 0.5237 exchange ratio, subject to tax withholding.
How many derivative Synovus awards were reported for the Synovus EVP and General Counsel?
The filing lists 7,770, 10,032 and 6,528 Synovus performance stock units, and 1,540, 4,176 and 4,223 restricted stock units, all reported as disposed because they were converted into New Pinnacle equity at the merger closing.
Did dividend accruals affect the reported Synovus Financial Corp holdings?
Yes. The filing notes that 1,326 common shares and portions of certain performance stock unit awards (838, 636 and 194 shares) were acquired through dividend accruals or an employee stock purchase plan before being converted in the merger.