Citizens Republic Bancorp Announces Third Quarter Conference Call


FLINT, Mich., Oct. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq:CRBC) announced today that it will release its third quarter earnings results on Thursday, October 16, 2008. In conjunction with the release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on October 17, 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 Third Quarter Conference Call

 When:    Friday, October 17, 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 October 24, 2008 by calling (800) 677-7320. Both recordings 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, Wisconsin, and Indiana as Citizens Bank and in Iowa as F&M Bank, with 235 offices and 265 ATMs. Citizens Republic Bancorp is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871 and is the 43rd 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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