Synovus Weighs Potential Merger After Drawing Takeover Interest

Synovus Weighs Potential Merger After Drawing Takeover Interest

Synovus Financial Corp., a regional bank in the southeastern US, is weighing options including a potential merger after drawing interest, people familiar with the matter said.

Synovus weighs potential merger after drawing takeover interest

The Columbus, Georgia-based bank is working with a financial adviser and has recently held merger talks with at least one rival, people familiar with the matter said.