Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harwood Feffer LLP (www.hfesq.com) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. ("Citizens Republic" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CRBC) concerning the proposed acquisition of the Company by FirstMerit Corp. ("FirstMerit") in a transaction valued at approximately $952 million. 

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On September 13, 2012, it was announced that Citizens Republic and FirstMerit have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which FirstMerit will acquire Citizens Republic.  Under the agreement, Citizens Republic shareholders will receive 1.37 shares of FirstMerit common stock per Citizens Republic share held, an approximate value of $22.50 per share. 

Our investigation concerns whether the Citizens Republic board of directors is fulfilling its fiduciary duties, maximizing the value of the Company, disclosing all material benefits and costs, and obtaining full and fair consideration for Company shareholders. 

If you own Citizens Republic shares and wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact:

Benjamin Sachs-Michaels, Esq.
Robert I. Harwood, Esq.
Harwood Feffer LLP
488 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Phone Numbers: (877) 935-7400
(212)935-7400
Email:bsachsmichaels@hfesq.com
Website:http://www.hfesq.com

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