ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Republic Bancorp
Inc. (Nasdaq: RBNC), today announced that the Company has been named by
Working Mother magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies for Working
Mothers" for the sixth year in a row.
"We are proud to be recognized again, as one of the 100 Best Companies
for Working Mothers," commented Dana M. Cluckey, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Republic Bancorp. "This ranking is significant to
Republic since 75% of our workforce is female and it exemplifies the strong
value we place on our exceptional work-life policies and outstanding
employee and family benefits programs. By providing flexible solutions to
our employees to facilitate their balance of work and home life, they are
more focused in providing customer service that exceeds expectations,"
added Mr. Cluckey.
Republic Bancorp Inc., with $6.3 billion in assets, is the third
largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan and the 81st largest
bank holding company in the country. Its subsidiary, Republic Bank, serves
customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana with 90 retail, commercial and
mortgage banking offices and 90 ATMs. Republic has consistently been the #1
Small Business Administration bank lender based in Michigan and one of the
Midwest's top retail mortgage lenders. Republic was named as the 17th Best
Company to Work For by FORTUNE magazine (marking the 6th year on FORTUNE's
"100 Best Companies to Work For" list) and named to Working Mother
magazine's list of "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for the sixth
year in a row.
On June 27, 2006, Republic Bancorp Inc. and Citizens Banking
Corporation (Nasdaq: CBCF) announced that they have agreed to merge
Republic into Citizens to create the new Citizens Republic Bancorp with
over 270 branches and ATMs throughout the Midwest. The transaction is
projected to close in the fourth quarter of 2006, subject to shareholder
and regulatory approvals.
Information about Republic Bancorp Inc.'s financial results and its
products and services, including on-line banking and mortgage applications
can be accessed at http://www.republicbancorp.com .
SOURCE Republic Bancorp Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.republicbancorp.com
CONTACT:
Debra A. Hanses, Exec. V.P., Corporate Human
Resources, +1-989-725-2166, dhanses@republicbancorp.com ,
Kristine D. Brenner, Director of Investor Relations,
+1-989-725-7337, kbrenner@republicbancorp.com , both of Republic
Bancorp Inc.
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