ClosedPublished 2 Jan 2026

Steel Newco Inc. /
Synovus Financial Corp.

Steel Newco combines Pinnacle and Synovus in merger

Buy side: Steel Newco Inc.
Buy sideSteel Newco Inc.
Target: Synovus Financial Corp.
TargetSynovus Financial Corp.
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. · 2 Jan 2026Source
Buy side: Steel Newco Inc.
Buy sideSteel Newco Inc.
Target: Synovus Financial Corp.
TargetSynovus Financial Corp.
01 / BuyerSteel Newco Inc.
02 / TargetSynovus Financial Corp.
Source for the buyer and target: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

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“This letter (this “ Letter Agreement ”) memorializes our agreement concerning your continued employment with Steel Newco Inc. (the “ Company ”) and Pinnacle Bank (the “ Bank ”), following the completion of the merger (the “ Merger ”) contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger between Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“ Pinnacle ”), dated as of July 24, 2025 (the “ Merger Agreement ”).”

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What happened

Steel Newco Inc. completed its merger with Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. on Jan. 1, 2026, with Newco as the surviving entity. Newco changed its name to Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. after the merger. [01]

The combined company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Terms weren't disclosed. [01]

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Steel Newco combines Pinnacle and Synovus in merger

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    “Steel Newco combines Pinnacle and Synovus in merger Steel Newco Inc. completed its merger with Synovus Financial Corp. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. on Jan. 1, 2026, with Newco as the surviving entity”

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