Chemical Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter Cash Dividend

MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemical Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CHFC) today announced that the Board of Directors of the Corporation declared a first quarter 2016 cash dividend on its common stock of $0.26 per share.  The first quarter 2016 dividend will be payable on March 18, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2016. The ex-dividend date is March 2, 2016.

Chemical Financial Corporation is the second largest banking company headquartered and operating branch offices in Michigan. The Corporation operates through its subsidiary bank, Chemical Bank, with 185 banking offices spread over 47 counties in Michigan. Chemical Financial Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol CHFC and is one of the issues comprising The NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information about the Corporation is available by visiting the investor relations section of its website at www.chemicalbankmi.com.

For further information:
David B. Ramaker, CEO
Lori A. Gwizdala, CFO
989-839-5350