MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave Miller, chief investor relations officer for First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN), was recently named by IR Magazine the best investor relations officer in the small cap division. First Horizon also won the Grand Prix award for best overall investor relations in the small cap category, which includes companies with market capitalization under $5 billion.
"It's an honor to be recognized by the investment community with these two awards. They reflect the hard work and dedication of not only our investor relations team, but also the other employees who support our financial communications," said Miller. "Most importantly, the awards reflect the growing confidence investors have in First Horizon as a strong company with capable management that is taking action to ensure a bright future."
The winners of the magazine's 14th Annual U.S. Awards were selected in a survey of more than 2,700 analysts, portfolio managers and retail investors. Respondents were asked to judge the quality of investor relations.
About First Horizon
The 6,000 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provide financial services through more than 200 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 21 capital markets offices in the U.S. and abroad. First Tennessee has the leading combined market deposit share in the 17 Tennessee counties where it does business and one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. FTN Financial is an industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and abroad. FHN has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by AARP and Working Mother magazines. More information can be found at www.fhnc.com.
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