Citizens Republic Bancorp Announces First Quarter Conference Call


FLINT, Mich., April 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq:CRBC) announced today that it will release its first quarter earnings results on Thursday, April 17, 2008. In conjunction with the release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on April 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time with William R. Hartman, president and chief executive officer, Charles D. Christy, chief financial officer, John D. Schwab, chief credit officer, and Martin E. Grunst, treasurer.


 What:     Citizens Republic Bancorp First Quarter Conference Call

 When:     Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time

 Where:    http://www.citizensbanking.com or (800) 895-0198
           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

 Contact:  Kristine Brenner, kristine.brenner@citizensbanking.com or
           (810) 257-2506

If you are unable to participate during the live web cast, a digital recording of the call will be archived at http://www.citizensbanking.com for 90 days. A recording will also be available through April 25, 2008 by calling (800) 695-0395. Both recordings will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the conference call.

Corporate Profile

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. 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 Republic serves communities in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin as Citizens Bank and in Iowa as F&M Bank, with 238 offices and 268 ATMs. Citizens Republic is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871. Citizens Republic is the 41st largest bank holding company headquartered in the United States. More information about Citizens Republic Bancorp is available at www.citizensbanking.com.



            

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