TSYS® to Webcast Third Quarter 2001 Results
Columbus, Ga., Oct. 2, 2001 - TSYS® (NYSE: "TSS") today announced its plan to release its third quarter earnings on Oct. 16, 2001. A conference call to discuss these results, business trends and future projections will be held at 4:15 p.m. EDT on the same day. Shareholders and other interested persons may listen to this conference call via simultaneous Internet broadcast at www.tsys.com by clicking on the conference call icon on the home page. You must download RealPlayer or Windows Media Player (free download available) prior to accessing the actual call or the replay. The replay of the conference call will be archived for 90 days and will be available 30-45 minutes after the call.
About TSYS:
TSYS brings integrity and innovation to the world of electronic payments.
TSYS serves as the integral link between buyers and sellers in the rapidly evolving universe of electronic payments. With more than 200 million accounts on file, TSYS makes it possible for millions of consumers to use their credit, debit, stored value, commercial, chip and retail cards any time, anywhere, through any medium or portal. TSYS offers a full range of acquiring and issuing services, from accepting electronic payments for goods and services, to credit applications, collections and bankruptcy. Based in Columbus, Ga., TSYS (NYSE: "TSS") (www.tsys.com) processes in 23 countries, 14 currencies and four languages, with operations in Canada, Mexico, Japan and the United Kingdom. TSYS is an 80.8-percent-owned subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: "SNV") (www.synovus.com), No. 8 on FORTUNE magazine's list of "The 100 Best Companies To Work For" in 2001. For more information, contact news@tsys.com.
Contact:
Leo S. Berard
Investor Relations
(706) 644-6081
leoberard@synovus.com