BB Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On December 20, 2016, BB&T Corporation (“BB&T”) appointed Christopher L. Henson as President of BB&T and President of Branch Banking and Trust Company (“Branch Bank”). Mr. Henson will also continue in his current role as Chief Operating Officer of BB&T and Branch Bank. A copy of the Company’s December 21, 2016 press release announcing the appointment is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Mr. Henson, age 55, has served as Chief Operating Officer of BB&T since January 2009.

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

99.1

Press release dated December 21, 2016.

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