ATLANTA, May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SunTrust Banks
Inc. (NYSE: STI) and Major League Soccer (MLS) club Atlanta United
today announced a multi-year agreement naming SunTrust as the
official bank of the club.
The agreement includes advertising, branding, promotions,
signage and appearance opportunities, including the upcoming
Atlanta United Academy tryouts. SunTrust has also partnered
to be the official jersey sponsor of the Atlanta United
Academy.
"With the continued growing interest and participation in soccer
here in Atlanta and across
the United States, partnering with
Atlanta United is a natural fit with our sports-related marketing
strategy," said Mark Chancy,
wholesale banking executive of SunTrust. "Arthur Blank has already put together a very
strong team of professionals off the field, and we know they are in
the process of building a first-class squad to compete on the
field. This partnership will provide us unique opportunities to
enhance the financial well-being of all associated with Atlanta
United, and encourage individuals to join the onUp movement to
financial confidence."
The Atlanta United Academy will focus on elite youth development
and will begin competing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy
program in August 2016. Shared with
the first team, the Academy will train and compete out of the
club's new state-of-the-art training ground located in Marietta, GA beginning in 2017.
"We're thrilled to announce SunTrust as our club's official
banking partner and jersey sponsor for the Atlanta United Academy,"
said Darren Eales president of
Atlanta United." This partnership aligns with our approach toward
building a world-class academy program, as well as our club's
commitment to giving back to the community."
The Atlanta United Academy will offer SunTrust a platform tied
to the onUp movement for assisting in the financial education of
the young attendees at an important developmental point in their
lives, both physically and mentally.
Last year, SunTrust was announced as a founding partner of
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, new home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta
United, set to open in 2017.
About SunTrust Banks, Inc.
SunTrust Banks, Inc. is a purpose-driven company dedicated to
Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being for the people, businesses
and communities it serves. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company has three business
segments: Consumer Banking and Private Wealth Management, Wholesale
Banking, and Mortgage. Its flagship subsidiary, SunTrust Bank,
operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the
high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, along with 24-hour
digital access. Certain business lines serve consumer, commercial,
corporate and institutional clients nationally. As of March 31, 2016, SunTrust had total assets of
$194 billion and total deposits of
$152 billion. The company provides
deposit, credit, trust, investment, mortgage, asset management,
securities brokerage, and capital market services. SunTrust leads
onUp, a national movement inspiring Americans to build financial
confidence. Join the movement at onUp.com.
About Atlanta United
Atlanta United brings Major League Soccer to the Southeast as
the league's 22nd franchise. The club will celebrate its inaugural
season in 2017 and will play in the new state-of-the-art
Mercedes-Benz Stadium located in downtown Atlanta. The club's
world-class training ground is currently under construction in
Marietta, GA.
Atlanta United is owned by one of the city's most influential
businessmen and philanthropists, Arthur M.
Blank, and is led by club President Darren Eales. For more information about Atlanta
United, including how to become a Founding Member and secure season
tickets visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD. For more
information on the Atlanta United Academy program visit:
www.atlutd.com/academy.
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SOURCE SunTrust Banks, Inc.