02:10 PM EDT, 07/22/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Synovus Financial ( SNV ) is considering a potential merger after drawing interest, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The regional bank has recently had merger talks with at least one rival, the report said, citing the people.

Synovus did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

Shares of Synovus Financial ( SNV ) were up more than 8% in recent trading.

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