FLINT, Mich., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it expects to release its fourth quarter and year-end results on Thursday, January 28, 2010 after the market close. In conjunction with the release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on January 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time with Cathleen H. Nash, president and chief executive officer, Charles D. Christy, chief financial officer, Mark W. Widawski, chief credit officer, and Brian D. J. Boike, treasurer. 


    What:     Citizens Republic Bancorp Fourth Quarter Conference Call

    When:     Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time

    Where:    http://www.citizensbanking.com or (800) 862-9098
              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 February 5, 2010 by calling (800) 839-3612. 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 232 offices and 267 ATMs. Citizens Republic Bancorp is the largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan with roots dating back to 1871 and is the 47th largest bank holding company headquartered in the United States. More information about Citizens Republic Bancorp is available at www.citizensbanking.com.

SOURCE Citizens Republic Bancorp