Note 14 Earnings Per Share
The following table displays a reconciliation of the information used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997.

The following represents options to purchase shares of Synovus common stock that were outstanding during the periods noted below, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.

Note 15 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997 are as follows: