SunTrust Banks, Inc., (NYSE: STI) headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the nation's largest commercial banking organizations. Durham's Central Carolina Bank became part of SunTrust Banks following the October 2004 merger between SunTrust and CCB's parent company, National Commerce Financial (NCF). CCB began operating under the SunTrust name in late April 2005. As of December 31, 2004, SunTrust had total assets of $159.1 billion and total deposits of $103.4 billion. For more information on SunTrust, visit www.suntrust.com. SunTrust's banking focus is centered on local management, so you'll see the benefits that a big bank offers along with the individual attention and service of a hometown bank. There are nearly 260 braches across North and South Carolina, and more than 1,700 branches throughout the Southeast. Following the merger with CCB in 2004, SunTrust created the Carolinas Banking Group headquartered in Durham to serve as the focal point for expansion of the company's business in North and South Carolina. Richard Furr, a 30+ year veteran of CCB, was named President and CEO of the SunTrust Carolinas Group.