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) October 10, 2001
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SunTrust Banks, Inc.
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(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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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On October 10, 2001, SunTrust Banks, Inc. issued a press release reporting third
quarter 2001 Operating Earnings were $354.3 million, an increase of 7% from the
third quarter 2000. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
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: October 10, 2001 By: /s/ William P. O'Halloran
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William P. O'Halloran
Senior Vice President and Controller