Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 9, 2009, Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing the adjournment of its special meeting of shareholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release is also being filed herewith in accordance with Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated September 9, 2009.

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