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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): November 8, 2004
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia 001-08918 58-1575035
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
303 Peachtree St., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (404) 588-7711
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Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers
On November 8, 2004, Douglas N. Daft resigned as a director of SunTrust
Banks, Inc. ("SunTrust"). Earlier this year, Mr. Daft resigned from his
positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca Cola
Company.
SIGNATURE
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, thereunto duly authorized.
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: November 8, 2004
By: /s/ Raymond D. Fortin
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Raymond D. Fortin
Senior Vice President and General Counsel