United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Date for Fi

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga., March 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCBI ) announces it will release its first quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, before the stock market opens. The company also will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss its financial results, business highlights and outlook.

To access the call, dial (877) 380-5665 and use the conference number 97149143. The conference call also will be webcast and can be accessed by selecting “Events & Presentations” within the Investor Relations section of the company's website, www.ucbi.com . About United Community Banks, Inc. United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI ) is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Georgia with $10.7 billion in assets.  The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 139 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.  The bank specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations.  Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products including mortgage, advisory, and treasury management.  Respected national research firms consistently recognize United Community Bank for outstanding customer service: In 2014, 2015 and 2016, J.D. Power ranked United Community Bank first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast. In 2017, for the fourth consecutive year, Forbes included United among their list of the top 100 Best Banks in America.  Additional information about the company and the bank’s full range of products and services can be found at www.ucbi.com . 

For more information: Rex S. Schuette Chief Financial Officer 706-781-2265 rex_schuette@ucbi.com