RALEIGH, N.C., July 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) declared on July 28, 2015, a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share on the Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 5, 2015, to shareholders of record Sept. 14, 2015.

ABOUT FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES

First Citizens BancShares Inc. is the financial holding company for First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Bank provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, businesses, professionals and the medical community through branch offices in 18 states and the District of Columbia, online banking, mobile banking, ATMs and telephone banking. For more information, visit First Citizens' Web site at firstcitizens.com.

CONTACT: Barbara Thompson
         First Citizens BancShares
         (919) 716-2716