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Consumers Bancorp, Inc.
Annual Report 2017

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FY2017 Annual Report · Consumers Bancorp, Inc.
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Financial Highlights

Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data.

ASSETS 
Total cash and cash equivalents 
Certificates of deposit in financial institutions
Securities, available-for-sale 
Securities, held-to-maturity
Federal bank and other restricted stocks, at cost
Loans held for sale
Total loans 
Less allowance for loan losses 
Net loans 
Other assets
Total assets 

LIABILITIES 
Deposits: 
Non-interest bearing demand 
Interest bearing demand 
Savings 
Time 
Total deposits 

Short-term borrowings 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Other liabilities 
Total liabilities 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Total shareholders’ equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2016

 $           9,912
3,921
142,086
4,259
1,425
1,252
272,867
(3,086)
269,781
25,247
 $         457,883                   

 $           10,181
5,906
133,369
3,494
1,396
1,048
256,278
(3,566)
252,712
22,284
 $         430,390                   

   $         102,683
54,123
151,154
66,511
374,471

   $           98,224
48,810
134,606
65,008
346,648

23,986
12,320
3,571
414,348

19,129
17,281
3,539
386,597

43,535
$         457,883   

43,793
$         430,390   

Cash dividends paid per share
Weighted average number
of common shares outstanding

 $              0.48 

 $              0.48 

2,724,293

2,725,276

NET INCOME
Interest and dividend income 
Interest expense 
Net interest income 
Provision for loan losses 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 
Other income 
Other expense 
Income before income taxes 
Income taxes 
Net income 

$           15,567            
1,108
14,459
596
13,863
3,250
13,478
3,635
641
$             2,994          

$           14,607            
902
13,705
1,498
12,207
2,988
12,769
2,426
279
$             2,147          

Basic earnings per share 

 $               1.10

 $               0.79

Please refer to the annual report on Form 10-K for additional financial information.

 
 
P R E S I D E N T ’ S   M E S S A G E   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

On  behalf  of  Consumers  Bancorp’s  management, 
I am happy to report growth and progress on many 
fronts in fiscal 2017. The bank expanded into a new 
market,  grew  our  deposit  base  in  existing  markets, 
improved  asset  quality,  achieved  record  earnings, 
experienced  a  14.0%  increase  in  the  corporation’s 
market  capitalization,  and  worked  to  address  the 
economic and social needs of our communities.

Let  me  start  with  the  earnings  achievement.  Fiscal 
2017 net income of $3.0 million reflects improvement 
in  many  areas  including:  a  5.5%  increase  in  net 
interest  income;  a  significant  increase  in  secondary 
market  mortgage  premiums;  and  a  8.8%  increase 
in  other  income.  Earning  asset  growth  of  $22.7 
million,  or  5.6%  and  a  decrease  in  nonperforming 
assets  strongly  impacted  2017  net  interest  income. 
Indications  of  continued  strong  commercial  loan 
demand, recent and expected future increases in the 
Federal  Reserve  Bank’s  Federal  Funds  target  rate, 
as well as generally higher market rates for new and 
repricing commercial loans should result in continued 
improvement in the bank’s net interest margin.

Mortgage  Services  contributed  to  2017  results 
with  increased  secondary  market,  portfolio,  and 
construction  lending. We  believe  we  have  met  the 
challenges presented by the regulatory environment, 
developed competitive products, added a mortgage 
originator in our northern region, and strengthened 
relationships with builders and realtors throughout 
our market area. These steps have allowed Mortgage 
Services  to  increase  secondary  market  gains  by 
38.7%  and  add  significant  balances  to  the  bank’s 
mortgage portfolio.

Strong commercial and residential mortgage related 

loan  production  resulted  in  $16.6  million  in  loan 
growth. We have met the broad needs of our market 
as  outstanding  agricultural-related  loan  balances 
increased  by  $2.5  million  or  7.4%;  residential 
balances increased by $11.1 million or 23.6%; and 
outstanding commercial balances increased by $2.4 
million  or  1.6%.  Diversified  portfolio  growth  was 
achieved from over $75 million in loan originations 
over the fiscal year.

This balanced lending and resolution of $9.0 million 
in  classified  credits  has  significantly  reduced  the 
risk-profile of the balance sheet. Our improved credit 
metrics  are  impressive.  The  total  delinquency  and 
nonaccrual ratio decreased from 2.43% at June 30,  
2016 to 0.45% at June 30, 2017; nonaccrual loans 
decreased to $1.2 million (0.44% of loan balances); 
the allowance to nonperforming loans increased to 
260%; and the bank’s troubled loans to capital ratio 
was 7.23%. At June 30, 2017, only $274,000 in loan 
balances were 30 days or more past due. While the 
credit cycle will always present isolated challenges, 
management’s  proactive  response  to  the  specific 
issues noted at June 30, 2016 should contribute to 
stronger future results.

Consumers  National  Bank’s  asset  growth  was 
primarily funded with core consumer and commercial 
deposits both of which increased by 8% in fiscal 2017. 
At  $127  million,  commercial  deposit  balances  now 
reflect 41.5% of total transaction and savings accounts, 
and consumer deposit balances, now at $179 million, 
account  for  58.5%  of  the  total.  Balanced  growth 
reflects  successful  marketing  efforts  and  the  bank’s 
ability to capture full commercial relationships. While 
new  inroads  into  Jefferson  County  have  contributed 

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to  2017  deposit  growth,  we  expect  our  location  in 
Bergholz  to  provide  consumer  and  commercial 
opportunities throughout northern Jefferson, southern 
Columbiana, and eastern Carroll counties.

Franchise value is created by growing the customer 
base  and  by  increasing  the  products  and  services 
that the bank’s customers use. Consumers National 
Bank  continues  to  be  successful  on  both  counts. 
During fiscal 2017, we added 357 new households, 
opened 35% more deposit accounts than during the 
prior year, and increased our mobile subscribers and 
internet bill pay users by 50% and 15%, respectively. 
Use of our consumer mobile check deposit product, 
launched  in  fiscal  2016,  doubled  in  fiscal  2017 
while  the  number  of  merchant  RDC  deposit  and 
commercial  cash  management  customers  each 
increased  by  15%. We  also  significantly  enhanced 
our payment system as we reissued our debit cards 
with  EMV  security  technology.  Since  reissuing 
11,000  EMV  enabled  cards  under  the  MasterCard 
logo, we have experienced a 12% increase in card 
usage. We continue to invest in the sales staff and 
products  necessary  to  build  the  engaged  customer 
base necessary for sustained, long-term success.

These  results  would  ring  hollow  if  we  did  not 
remain  committed  to  meeting  the  financial  and 
societal  needs  of  our  communities.  The  lending 
noted  above  was  made  to  small  businesses,  civic 
organizations,  farmers,  and  individuals  who  live, 
work,  and  provide  economic  support 
in  and  around  our  communities.  The 
deposits generated locally are invested 
in  our  local  communities.  Consumers 
National  Bank  and  our  employees, 
provide 
and  financial 
support to important social institutions 
like United Way, Habitat for Humanity, 
The  Crisis  Intervention  and  Recovery 
Center,  Kent  State  University  Rural 
Scholars Program, Columbiana County 
Action Agency, The Red Cross, Relay 
for  Life,  and  Junior Achievement. We 
have proven that we can achieve financial 
success while remaining faithful to our 
mission to Make a Difference.

leadership 

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Consumers National Bank employees seen here at a Junior 
Achievement Bowl-a-thon, volunteer hundreds of hours of 
their time to support community organizations each year.

While we believe Consumers Bank is well positioned 
for  future  success,  our  strategies  remain  centered 
around  improved  efficiency  metrics,  quality  asset 
growth  in  existing  and  new  markets,  customer-
focused  process  and  system  improvement,  stock 
liquidity, and employee development. Management 
is focused on specific initiatives that support these 
strategic areas of emphasis. We expect to take steps 
to  streamline  our  vendor  relationships  to  improve 
technology  offerings  and  obtain  efficiencies,  add 
to  our  commercial  sales  team,  upgrade  our  OTC 
membership to enhance the visibility and liquidity of 
our stock, and develop our next generation of leaders.

Your support of community banking is vital to what 
we  have  accomplished  and  to  what 
we can achieve for our shareholders 
and  our  communities  in  the  future. 
We thank you and invite you to help 
us  celebrate  community  banking  at 
the  annual  Shareholder  Meeting  at 
The  Hartville  Kitchen  on  October 
26, 2017. The meeting will follow a 
noon lunch.

Sincerely,

Ralph J. Lober, II
President and CEO

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C H A I R M A N ’ S   M E S S A G E   T O   S H A R E H O L D E R S

Dear Shareholders:

It  is  a  pleasure  to  share  some  of  the  highlights  of 
our  2017  fiscal  year.  Consumers  National  Bank 
had a good year with growth in loans and deposits, 
increased  earning  assets,  improved  credit  quality 
and increased income per share. We want to thank 
all our stakeholders who contributed to this year’s 
success; the shareholders, directors, employees and 
customers of the bank, who invest, oversee, execute 
and  benefit  from  a  locally-owned  independent 
community bank.

Consumers  National  Bank  is  growing  and  living 
up to our mission of “Making a Difference” in our 
communities. Our engaged Board of Directors plays 
a key role in staying true to the banking philosophy 

Ribbon  cutting  ceremony  at  Consumers  National  Bank’s 
new  branch  in  Bergholz,  Ohio,  which  opened  May  8,  2017.
Left  to  right:  Ralph  J.  Lober,  II,  President  &  CEO,  Consumers 
National  Bank;  Gary  Griffith,  Mayor,  Village  of  Bergholz;  Mike 
Schmuck, Director, Consumers Bancorp, Inc.; Terri McConnaughy, 
Sales  &  Service  Manager,  Consumers  National  Bank;  Laurie 
McClellan,  Chairman  of  the  Board,  Consumers  Bancorp,  Inc.; 
John  Furey,  Vice  Chairman,  Consumers  Bancorp,  Inc.;  Derek 
Williams,  Senior  Vice  President,  Consumers  National  Bank.

established  by  the  founding  directors  and  setting 
the  tone  for  the  organization’s  current  and  future 
strategic  direction.  The  shareholder  base,  made 
up of many local investors, provides the capital to 
expand the reach of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. Our 
dedicated management team leads the organization 
guided  by  our  values  of  Respect,  Trust,  Integrity 
and  Excellence  in  the  implementation  of  strategic 
initiatives  that  will  fulfill  Consumers  vision  to  be 
known as “The Community Bank.”

Consumers opened a new office in Bergholz, Ohio, 
after a regional bank closed its branch in the village. 
This  is  not  uncommon  in  smaller  communities 
across  the  country.  What  we  feel  is  uncommon 
is  that  the  opportunity  to  expand  into  Jefferson 
County was initiated by a Consumers’ shareholder, 
reinforced by the relentless effort of local citizens, 
and consummated with swift action by the board of 
directors, management and staff all working together 
to accomplish the goal. This is community banking 
at  its  best—and  it  can  happen  in  both  small  and 
large  communities  when  committed  stakeholders 
come to together.

We  are  grateful  to  all  the  stakeholders  who  support 
Consumers  Bank  in  a 
variety  of  ways  and  to 
those  who  share  our 
values  and  our  story 
with others. As the bank 
looks  to  future  growth, 
to  solidify  and  expand 
relationships, to increased 
and  new 
efficiencies 
opportunities,  we  ask 
you  for  your  continued 
commitment  in  helping 
us to Make a Difference.

Sincerely,

Laurie McClellan
Chairman of the Board

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Board of Directors

Executive Management

1st row from left: Ralph J. Lober, II, President & CEO;
John Furey (Vice Chairman); Laurie McClellan (Chairman)
2nd row: Thomas Kishman, James Hanna
3rd row: Harry Schmuck, Jr., Brad Goris
4th row: Philip Mueller, Frank Paden
5th row: David Johnson
Not pictured: Richard Kiko, Jr.

1st row from left: Ralph J. Lober, II, President & CEO;
Pat Sarchione, Executive Assistant, Kim Chuckalovchak,
VP, IT Manager
2nd row: Derek Williams, SVP, Retail Sales & Operations,
Renee Wood, EVP, Chief Financial Officer
3rd row: Suzanne Mikes, VP, Chief Credit Officer,
Scott Dodds, EVP, Senior Loan Officer

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General Information

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Crowe Horwath LLP
600 Superior Avenue, Ste. 902
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Legal Counsel
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
4900 Key Tower
127 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-479-8500

Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare Shareholder Services
PO Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
(800) 522-6645

Market Maker
Thomas L. Dooley
Nick Bicking
Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.
9922 Brewster Lane
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-203-2996
866-326-8113

Common Stock Listing
Consumers  Bancorp,  Inc.  common  stock  trades  on 
the  OTC  Bulletin  Board  under  the  symbol  CBKM. The  
CUSIP is 210509105. As of June 30, 2017, there were 
2,724,956  shares  outstanding  with  748  shareholders 
of  record  and  an  estimated  446  additional  beneficial 
holders whose stock was held in nominee name.

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
Existing holders of common stock may elect to have all 
or  a  portion  of  cash  dividends  automatically  invested 
in additional shares of common stock without payment 
of  any  brokerage  or  service  charge.  Additionally, 
shareholders may elect to purchase shares of common 
stock with optional cash payments of $100 to $5,000 per 
quarter without payment of any brokerage commission 
or  service  charge.  Shareholders  should  contact 
Computershare to execute these convenient options at 
www-us.computershare.com  or  (800)  368-5948  or  a 
participating broker.

Dividend Payments
Subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Directors, 
quarterly cash dividends are typically paid on or about 
the  15th  day  of  September,  December,  March,  and 
June.

Direct Deposit of Cash Dividends
Shareholders  may  elect  to  have  their  cash  dividends 
deposited  directly  into  their  savings  or  checking 
account. Shareholders should contact Computershare 
Shareholder  Services  at  www-us.computershare.com 
or (800) 368-5948 or participating broker.

Shareholder Relations
shareholderrelations@consumersbank.com

Website
www.consumersbancorp.com

Annual Meeting
The 2017 annual meeting of shareholders will be held on 
Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at Hartville 
Kitchen at 1015 Edison St., Hartville, OH 44632.

Annual Report on Form 10-K
A  copy  of  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, as filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, will 
be  furnished  without  charge  to  shareholders  upon 
written  request  to  Theresa  J.  Linder,  Corporate 
Secretary. An electronic version is also available on 
our website at www.consumersbancorp.com.

Directors Emeriti
James R. Kiko, Sr.
John E. Tonti

Our  2017  annual  report  was 
printed  by  our  customer  Davis 
Graphic Communication Solutions 
in Summit County, Ohio.