Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2012, Chemical Financial Corporation issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which is here incorporated by reference. This Report and the Exhibit are furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release dated October 22, 2012. This Exhibit is furnished to, and not filed with, the Commission.

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