UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K/A


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 27, 2007


City National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware  
1-10521  
95-2568550 (State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 
City National Center, 400 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, California  
90210     (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (310) 888-6000



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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   [   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   [   ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   [   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   [   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events

On March 27, 2007, City National Corporation issued a press release announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Lydian Wealth Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Lydian Trust Company and a national leader in serving ultra-affluent individuals and family offices. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

99.1    Press Release dated March 27, 2007 announcing City National Corporation entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Lydian Wealth Management, LLC from Lydian Trust Company.


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    City National Corporation
(Registrant)

March 28, 2007
(Date)   /s/   MICHAEL B. CAHILL
Michael B. Cahill
Executive V.P., General Counse and Corporate Secretary

  Exhibit Index   99.1 Press release dated March 27, 2007