Republic First Bancorp, Inc. announced that they have signed a Securities Purchase Agreement to effectuate a $35 million investment by the Norcross Braca Group. As part of the agreement, the Company?s Board of Directors (the ?Board?) will be reconstituted, with former TD Bank U.S. CEO Gregory B. Braca and two other highly qualified individuals joining as Directors and Philip A. Norcross becoming the Chair. Upon closing of the new investment, which is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions related to the Company, the remainder of the previously announced $75 million to $100 million capital raise will commence.

Upon the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company?s Board will consist of seven members: incumbents Mr. Geisel, Benjamin C. Duster, IV, and Peter B. Bartholow, as well as Philip Norcross, Mr. Braca, and two new independent Directors. Philip Norcross will be Chairman of the reconstituted Board. Legacy Directors Andrew B. Cohen, Harry D. Madonna, Harris Wildstein and Lisa Jacobs will all depart the Board.