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): May 20, 2009
Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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001-33063
(Commission File Number) | | 38-2378932
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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328 South Saginaw Street, Flint, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | 48502
(Zip Code) |
(810) 766-7500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Item 5.02. | | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On May 20, 2009, William R. Hartman tendered his resignation as Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), effective May 26, 2009. The Company expects that Mr. Hartman’s successor as Chairman will be appointed by the Board at its next meeting just prior to the Company’s May 27, 2009 annual meeting of shareholders.
The Company’s press release announcing the resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | | Press Release dated May 20, 2009 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | CITIZENS REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
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| | By: | /s/ Thomas W. Gallagher | |
| | | Thomas W. Gallagher | |
| | Its: Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | |
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Date: May 20, 2009
