UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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): August 31, 2006
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-6159 63-0589368
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
417 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(205) 944-1300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
ITEM 5.02 (b)
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Richard D. Horsley, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Regions
Financial Corporation and CEO of Business Enterprises, will retire as a director
of the Company effective as of the Regions-AmSouth merger closing date and will
retire as an officer of the Company on December 31, 2006.
In a letter to the board of directors dated August 31, 2006, Mr. Horsley
stated:
"After communicating with all of you, and a great deal of thought and
deliberation, I have decided to retire as an officer and director of
Regions. I am extremely grateful for the support you have shown for my
decision.
With the anticipated closing date for the Regions-AmSouth merger set for
the fourth quarter and the integration planning effort well on its way
under the combined leadership team, I believe that a year-end retirement is
best for the Company and for me personally. During the remaining months
of this year, I will continue to provide leadership and support for our
Company, and will assist with the transition of my current
responsibilities. I also will continue to work with the Company and you to
document and formalize my decision.
Upon retirement, I will be leaving at age 64 and only a couple of months
shy of 35 years with this great Company. I am extremely proud of its
accomplishments over that time and excited about its future. I will miss
being a part of it, and most of all, I will miss my associations with this
board, the Regions' management team and all of the Regions' associates."
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 hereunto duly authorized.
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ D. Bryan Jordan
D. Bryan Jordan
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 31, 2006