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2014 Annual Report
None of our progress would be possible without the support and dedication of our teammates.
I thank our SunTrust teammates for their continued service to our clients and communities, as well as
their contributions to our company. I also thank our clients, who entrust us to help Light the Way to their
Financial Well-Being and you, our shareholders, for your investment and continued support.
Lastly, I express my gratitude to our Board of Directors for their knowledge and guidance and welcome our
newest Director, Paul R. Garcia, who joined us in July. Paul brings with him intimate knowledge of the payments
and financial technology industries, both areas of important evolution for the financial services industry and for
our clients.
As we look ahead to the coming year, we will remain focused on the strategic priorities that have driven
our success over the past few years – deeper client relationships, balance sheet optimization and
efficiency improvement.
As one of the largest banks in our markets and an active corporate citizen in the communities we serve, we are
keenly aware of our role in the continued economic recovery. We remain committed to delivering on those
responsibilities for our clients, communities and teammates, and ultimately you, our shareholders.
William H. Rogers, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
February 26, 2015
Note: This letter contains references to adjusted numbers. Please see the corresponding GAAP numbers on the preceding “Financial
Highlights” table. Reconciliations to adjusted figures are provided in the following 2014 Form 10-K in Table 34, beginning on page 72.
Statements regarding our goals and objectives are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance
upon these statements since they are subject to material risks and uncertainties. We list some of the factors that could affect these
statements in the attached Annual Report on Form 10-K at Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, beginning on page 25.
Together, We’re Stronger
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