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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): October 24, 2000
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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. The exhibits listed in the exhibit index are
furnished as a part of this current report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 24, 2000, Regions intends to hold a meeting with analysts
and others to address various strategic and financial issues relating to
Regions' business plans and objectives.
A copy of the visual portion of the materials to be discussed at the
meeting is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, substantially in the
form intended to be presented at the meeting. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by
reference under this Item 9.
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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
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D. Bryan Jordan
Executive Vice President and Comptroller
Date: October 24, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1 Presentation materials for October 24, 2000 meeting
with analysts and others
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