Pinnacle Financial Partners joins the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index (BKX)

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 19, 2026--

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) will join the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index (Index Ticker: BKX, ETF Ticker: KBWB), reflecting the firm’s continued growth and performance among leading financial institutions. The move up from the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index (KRX) to the BKX places Pinnacle among a select group of publicly traded banks recognized globally for scale and strong returns.

KBW is a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors. The BKX index and its companion ETF include many of the largest and most influential banking institutions in the country. They serve as widely followed benchmarks for investors seeking to track and gain exposure to top-tier banking franchises.

“Joining the BKX means a great deal to us, especially at this point in our journey,” said Pinnacle Chief Financial Officer Jamie Gregory. “Together with Synovus, we’re building a banking platform to continue Pinnacle's history of delivering strong growth and client loyalty. Being included in this index confirms what our clients and shareholders have known for years—Pinnacle’s relationship-driven model delivers.”

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) is a $119.1 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 9 in FORTUNE magazine’s 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.

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