FLINT, Mich., April 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --Citizens Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ: CRBC) announced today that it expects to release its first quarter results on Thursday, April 26, 2012after the market close and host a conference call on Friday, April 27, 2012at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

What:             

Citizens Republic Bancorp First Quarter Conference Call

When:           

Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time

Where:          

http://www.citizensbanking.com or (800) 894-5910


Conference ID:  Citizens Republic

How:             

Live over the Internet - simply log on to the web at the address above and access the Investor Relations page 

If you are unable to participate during the live web cast, a recording of the call will be archived for 90 days on the Company's Investor Relations web page at http://www.citizensbanking.com.  The recording will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call.

Corporate Profile

Citizens Republic Bancorp is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of commercial, consumer, mortgage banking, trust and financial planning services to a broad client base. Citizens serves communities in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsinwith 219 offices and 248 ATMs. Citizens Republic Bancorp is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michiganwith roots dating back to 1871 and is the 57thlargest bank holding company headquartered in the United States. More information about Citizens Republic Bancorp is available at www.citizensbanking.com.

SOURCE Citizens Republic Bancorp

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