/R E P E A T -- Publication of Laurentian Bank's 1st quarter results 2012/

MONTREAL, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, Laurentian Bank will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2012 and will hold a conference call for media representatives and the financial community at 2:00 p.m. (ET). To facilitate the presentation of financial results, a reference document as well as a press release will be available on the Bank's Web site.

CONFERENCE CALL
Date:	Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Time:	2:00 p.m. (ET)
Call-in number:	514 861-2255 or 1 866 696-5910
Access code:	1035375
Live webcast:	www.laurentianbank.ca, under the Laurentian Bank tab, Investors section, Quarterly results, Audio webcast (listen only mode)
PLAYBACK
Availability:	From 6:00 p.m. (ET) on March 7, 2012, until April 6, 2012
Telephone number:	514 861-2272 or 1 800 408-3053
Access code:	1063231

About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution operating across Canada and offering its clients diversified financial services. Distinguishing itself through excellence in service, as well as through its simplicity and proximity, the Bank serves individual consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. The Bank also offers its products to a wide network of independent financial intermediaries through B2B Trust, as well as full-service brokerage solutions through Laurentian Bank Securities.

Laurentian Bank is well established in the Province of Québec, operating the third-largest retail branch network. Elsewhere throughout Canada, it operates in specific market segments where it holds an enviable position. Laurentian Bank of Canada has more than $24 billion in balance sheet assets and more than $35 billion in assets under administration. Founded in 1846, it has been selected among the Québec and Atlantic Canada regional winners of the 2011 edition of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM program presented by Waterstone Human Capital. The Bank employs close to 3,700 people.

SOURCE LAURENTIAN BANK OF CANADA