Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) held its annual meeting today at the company's Birmingham headquarters. Stockholders approved each of the proposals recommended by the Board, including the election of 11 directors to one-year terms.

The 11 directors elected to the Board are Carolyn H. Byrd, David J. Cooper Sr., Don DeFosset, Eric C. Fast, O.B. Grayson Hall Jr., John D. Johns, Ruth Ann Marshall, Susan W. Matlock, John E. Maupin Jr., Charles D. McCrary, and Lee J. Styslinger III.

This year's meeting marked the retirement of director George W. Bryan, who has served with distinction since 1986. Regions benefitted greatly from Bryan’s diligent service during a period of significant change in the financial services industry.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $126 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,600 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.