CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
This page provides a complete, chronological list of SEC Filings, excluding ownership filings which we provide elsewhere.
September 29, 2014 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on October 10, 2014, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

February 11, 2014 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2013 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

April 24, 2013 15-12B

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15-12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 001-33063 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

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S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

- S-8 POS

S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 12, 2013 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 12, 2013 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

April 12, 2013 POS AM

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POS AM 1 d520313dposam.htm POS AM As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No. 333-156662 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-156662 Under The Securities Act of 1933 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Cha

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

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S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

- S-8 POS

S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

- S-8 POS

S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 12, 2013 S-8 POS

- S-8 POS

S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2013 Registration No.

April 5, 2013 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 5, 2013 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

March 1, 2013 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Resumes Payments on Trust Preferred Securities

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Resumes Payments on Trust Preferred Securities FLINT, MICHIGAN, February 26, 2013 — Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it will resume interest payments on its outstanding 7.50% junior subordina

March 1, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 26, 2013 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

March 1, 2013 DEFM14A

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DEFM14A 1 d413239ddefm14a.htm DEFM14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as

February 28, 2013 EX-99.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008

Exhibit 99.2 (Form 10-K) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 I, Lisa T. McNeely, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fisc

February 28, 2013 EX-21

SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Jurisdiction or Incorporation of Organization Citizens Bank 100 % Michigan

EX-21 Exhibit 21 (Form 10-K) SUBSIDIARY OF CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Jurisdiction or Incorporation of Organization Citizens Bank 100 % Michigan

February 28, 2013 10-K

Annual Report - FORM 10-K

Form 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 28, 2013 EX-99.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 (Form 10-K) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 I, Cathleen H. Nash, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently compl

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP - DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / Fine Capital Partners, L.P. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d135461413g-a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, No Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

February 14, 2013 SC 13G

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC - AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to whi

February 14, 2013 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / Bay Pond Partners, L.P. - DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

February 12, 2013 SC 13G

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 citizensrepublicbancorpinc.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 0 )* Name of issuer: Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 174420307 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2012 Check the appropriate box to designate t

January 23, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 January 2013 Fixed Income Investor Presentation Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

January 22, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2013 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

January 22, 2013 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation

Investor Presentation Fourth Quarter 2012 Exhibit 99.1 2 Safe Harbor Statement Discussions and statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project”, “intend,” and “plan”) and statements regarding Citizens’ future financial and o

January 22, 2013 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings • Net income attributable to common shareholders for the quarter increased 15% compared to last quarter and 38% compared to the fourth quarter of 2011 • For the full year, net income

January 22, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2013 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

January 14, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

December 18, 2012 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K/A

Form 8-K/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

December 18, 2012 EX-99.2

Citizens Republic Bancorp Modifies Prior Announcement Regarding Resumption of Payments on Trust Preferred Securities

Exhibit 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Modifies Prior Announcement Regarding Resumption of Payments on Trust Preferred Securities FLINT, MICHIGAN, December 18, 2012 — Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it was modifying it

December 18, 2012 EX-99.2

Citizens Republic Bancorp Modifies Prior Announcement Regarding Resumption of Payments on Trust Preferred Securities

Exhibit 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Modifies Prior Announcement Regarding Resumption of Payments on Trust Preferred Securities FLINT, MICHIGAN, December 18, 2012 — Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it was modifying it

December 18, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K/A

Form 8-K/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

December 11, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Resumes Payments on Trust Preferred Securities

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Resumes Payments on Trust Preferred Securities FLINT, MICHIGAN, December 11, 2012 — Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it will resume interest payments on its outstanding junior subordinated debentures

December 11, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

November 1, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 26, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

October 26, 2012 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation

Presentation Investor Presentation Third Quarter 2012 Exhibit 99.1 2 Safe Harbor Statement Discussions and statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project”, “intend,” and “plan”) and statements regarding Citizens’ future fin

October 25, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Third Quarter Results

EX-99.1 2 d429812dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Third Quarter Results • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $15 million or $0.37 per share for the third quarter, which includes over $4 million in pre-tax merger-

October 25, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Third Quarter Results

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Third Quarter Results • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $15 million or $0.37 per share for the third quarter, which includes over $4 million in pre-tax merger-related expenses • Credit me

October 25, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

October 25, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

October 24, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

September 14, 2012 EX-99.1

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significant

Exhibit 991 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significantly Accretive to Combined Company’s Estimated 2014 GAAP/Operating EPS AKRON, OHIO and FLINT, MICHIGAN, S

September 14, 2012 EX-99.1

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significant

Exhibit 991 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significantly Accretive to Combined Company’s Estimated 2014 GAAP/Operating EPS AKRON, OHIO and FLINT, MICHIGAN, S

September 14, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Ti

Exhibit 2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Time 2 Section 1.4 Effect of the Merger 2 Section 1.5 Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws 2 Section 1.6 Dire

September 14, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Ti

Exhibit 2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Time 2 Section 1.4 Effect of the Merger 2 Section 1.5 Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws 2 Section 1.6 Dire

September 14, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

September 14, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 12, 2012 FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-10161 34-1339938 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

September 13, 2012 EX-99.2

Creating a Premier Midwest

Creating a Premier Midwest Banking Franchise September 13, 2012 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act giving FirstMerit’s expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, s

September 13, 2012 EX-99.1

FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significant

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP TO COMBINE, CREATING PREMIER MIDWEST BANKING FRANCHISE Total Assets of More Than $24 Billion and Complementary Footprint Across Five Contiguous Midwest States Transaction Expected to be Significantly Accretive to Combined Company’s Estimated 2014 GAAP/Operating EPS AKRON, OHIO and FLINT, MICHIGAN, Septe

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 Filed by Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-33063) On September 13, 2012, Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) and FirstMerit Corporation announced that they had entered into an

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

September 13, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Ti

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRSTMERIT CORPORATION AND CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article 1. - THE MERGER 1 Section 1.1 The Merger 1 Section 1.2 Closing 1 Section 1.3 Effective Time 2 Section 1.4 Effect of the Merger 2 Section 1.5 Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws 2 Section 1.6 Directors

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 Filed by Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-33063) On September 13, 2012, Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) and FirstMerit Corporation announced that they had entered into an

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 Filed by Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-33063) On September 13, 2012, Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) and FirstMerit Corporation announced that they had entered into an

September 13, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filed by FirstMerit Corporation Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

August 6, 2012 EX-10.68

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARD AGREEMENT (Restricted Stock)

Exhibit 10.68 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARD AGREEMENT (Restricted Stock) THIS LONG-TERM INCENTIVE RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT (the “Award Agreement”) is made the 30th day of April, 2012 (the “Grant Date”), by and between Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and the undersigned (the “Grantee”), pursuant to the Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Stock Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). Capitalized t

August 6, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 6, 2012 EX-10.69

LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARD AGREEMENT (Restricted Stock Unit)

EX-10.69 Exhibit 10.69 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARD AGREEMENT (Restricted Stock Unit) THIS LONG-TERM INCENTIVE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT (the “Award Agreement”) is made the 30th day of April, 2012 (the “Grant Date”), by and between Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and the undersigned (the “Grantee”), pursuant to the Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Stock Compensation Plan (the “Pl

August 6, 2012 EX-10.70

SALARY STOCK AGREEMENT

EX-10.70 Exhibit 10.70 SALARY STOCK AGREEMENT THIS SALARY STOCK AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of the 25th day of April, 2012, by and between Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and the undersigned grantee (the “Grantee”), pursuant to the Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. Stock Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). Capitalized terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings

July 30, 2012 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation

Presentation Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2012 Exhibit 99.1 2 Safe Harbor Statement Discussions and statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project”, “intend,” and “plan”) and statements regarding Citizens’ future fi

July 30, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

July 26, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarterly Profit and Restores Deferred Tax Asset

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarterly Profit and Restores Deferred Tax Asset • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $297 million or $7.35 per share for the second quarter, which includes a $277 million t

July 26, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

June 15, 2012 11-K

- FORM 11-K

Form 11-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 3, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - FORM 10-Q

Form 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 1, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

April 27, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

April 27, 2012 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation

Presentation Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Investor Presentation First Quarter 2012 Safe Harbor Statement Discussions and statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project”, “intend,” and “plan”) and statements regarding Citizens’

April 26, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

April 26, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Profit

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Fourth Consecutive Quarterly Profit • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $19 million or $0.47 per share for the first quarter • Improved earnings for the quarter were driven by a 44% reductio

April 19, 2012 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

April 19, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Announces Termination of Written Agreement with Federal Reserve Bank and OFIR

EX-99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Announces Termination of Written Agreement with Federal Reserve Bank and OFIR FLINT, MICHIGAN, April 19, 2012 -— Citizens Republic Bancorp (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Offic

March 12, 2012 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

Def 14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

February 29, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 29, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

February 29, 2012 EX-99.1

2011 Letter to Shareholders

Letter to Shareholders, dated February 2012 Exhibit 99.1 2011 Letter to Shareholders Dear Shareholder: 2011 was a pivotal year for Citizens. I am proud to report that after 12 quarters of losses we returned to sustained profitability in the second quarter of 2011. Following the completion of our accelerated asset disposition plan in the first quarter of 2011, we reported consistent pre-tax quarter

February 27, 2012 10-K

Annual Report - FORM 10-K

Form 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 27, 2012 EX-99.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008

Exhibit 99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 I, Lisa T. McNeely, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fis

February 27, 2012 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. Subsidiaries Ownership Percentage Jurisdiction or Incorporation of Organization Citizens Bank 100% Michigan

Exhibit 21 Exhibit 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC. Subsidiaries Ownership Percentage Jurisdiction or Incorporation of Organization Citizens Bank 100% Michigan

February 27, 2012 EX-99.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 111(b)(4) OF THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 I, Cathleen H. Nash, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Citizens”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during any part of the most recently completed fi

February 14, 2012 SC 13G

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / Fine Capital Partners, L.P. Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

February 14, 2012 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / Bay Pond Partners, L.P. - DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

February 14, 2012 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP - DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 174420307 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to wh

February 9, 2012 SC 13G/A

CRBC / Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. / SECOND CURVE CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 27, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

January 27, 2012 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation

EX-99.1 Investor Presentation Fourth Quarter 2011 Exhibit 99.1 2 Safe Harbor Statement Discussions and statements in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project”, “intend,” and “plan”) and statements regarding Citizens’ future financi

January 26, 2012 EX-99.1

Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Fourth Quarter Earnings

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Kristine D. Brenner Director of Investor Relations (810) 257-2506 [email protected] Citizens Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Fourth Quarter Earnings • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $12 million, or $0.31 per share for the fourth quarter • Earnings for the quarter were driven by consistent performance in n

January 26, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2012 Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

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