UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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CONSUMERS BANCORP, INC.
614 East Lincoln Way
P.O. Box 256
Minerva, Ohio 44657
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 29, 2013
To Our
Shareholders:
Notice is hereby given
that the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. will be held at The Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison Street NW,
Hartville, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. (local time), for the following purposes:
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Advisory resolution to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in this proxy statement;
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Advisory resolution to approve the frequency of non-binding shareholder votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and
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Only those shareholders
of record at the close of business on September 10, 2013 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
and any adjournment thereof.
Your vote is important.
Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided,
or authorize your proxy electronically over the Internet or by telephone as promptly as possible. Please refer to the proxy card
enclosed for information on authorizing your proxy electronically. If you attend the meeting and so desire, you may withdraw your
proxy by giving a written notice of revocation and vote in person.
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By Order of the Board of Directors
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Laurie L. McClellan
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Minerva, Ohio
September 24, 2013
Important Notice Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on October
29, 2013
The proxy statement and annual report to
security holders are available at http://www.cfpproxy.com/5748
CONSUMERS BANCORP, INC.
614 East Lincoln Way
P.O. Box 256
Minerva, Ohio 44657
PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 29, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION
This Proxy Statement
is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. (the Company,
Consumers or Consumers Bancorp) for use at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held at The Hartville
Kitchen, 1015 Edison Street NW, Hartville, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., local time and any adjournments thereof.
This Proxy Statement
and the accompanying proxy are first being mailed to shareholders on or about September 24, 2013. It is contemplated that solicitation
of proxies generally will be by mail. However, officers or employees of Consumers Bancorp or Consumers National Bank, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Consumers Bancorp, may also solicit proxies by electronic media without additional compensation. Consumers Bancorp
will pay the costs associated with the solicitation of proxies.
Shareholders of record
at the close of business on September 10, 2013 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of September 10,
2013, 2,724,388 Consumers Bancorp common shares, no par value, were issued and outstanding. Each shareholder will be entitled to
one vote for each common share beneficially owned on all matters that come before the Annual Meeting.
Proxies solicited
by the Board of Directors will be voted in accordance with the instructions given, unless revoked. Where no instructions are provided,
all properly executed proxies will be voted (1)
for
the election to the Board of Directors of all nominees for Class
I directors named in this Proxy Statement; (2)
for
the adoption of the advisory resolution to approve the compensation
of the Company’s named executive officers; (3)
three years
for the advisory resolution to approve the frequency of
non-binding shareholder votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and (4) at the discretion
of the holders of the proxies, on such other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The shareholders present
in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum. The four nominees receiving the highest number of votes cast, including votes
cast cumulatively, shall be elected Directors. Abstentions will be counted in establishing the quorum and will be counted as voting
(but not for or against) on the affected proposal. Broker non-votes will be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum but will
not be counted as voting. A proxy may be revoked at any time before it is voted by providing written notice to Consumers Bancorp,
by submitting a later dated proxy or by voting in person at the Annual Meeting. Any written notice revoking a proxy should be sent
to Ms. Theresa Linder, Secretary, Consumers Bancorp, Inc., P.O. Box 256, Minerva, Ohio 44657.
PROPOSAL 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Election of Directors
The Board of Directors,
acting through the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee, is responsible for identifying and evaluating candidates for Board
membership. The Board currently consists of eleven members and the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
provides that the Board of Directors be divided as equally as possible into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class
III. Generally, the directors in each class are elected to serve staggered three year terms so that the term of office of one class
of directors expires at each annual meeting. Currently, the Board of Directors has four directors in Class I with terms expiring
in 2013, four directors in Class II with terms expiring in 2014 and three directors in Class III with terms expiring in 2015.
On July 10, 2013,
the Board of Directors of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. approved the appointment of Frank L. Paden as a Class I director effective July
15, 2013. The term of office of current Class I directors James V. Hanna, John E. Tonti, and James R. Kiko, Sr. will expire at
the annual meeting on October 29, 2013 and the current Class I directors constitute the nominees to be elected to serve until the
2016 annual meeting and until their successors are elected. Additional information concerning the nominees for director, the directors
and executive officers of Consumers Bancorp is provided in the following pages.
The common shares
represented by the accompanying proxy will be voted
for
the election of the nominees to serve as directors, unless contrary
instructions are indicated on the proxy card. The nominees for director receiving the greatest number of “for” votes
will be elected as directors. If the election of directors is by cumulative voting, the persons appointed by the accompanying proxy
intend to cumulate the votes represented by the proxies they receive and distribute such votes in accordance with their best judgment.
If one or more of
the nominees should at the time of the Annual Meeting be unavailable or unable to serve as a director, the common shares represented
by the proxies will be voted to elect the remaining nominees and any substitute nominee or nominees designated by the Board of
Directors. The Board of Directors knows of no reason why any of the nominees will be unavailable or unable to serve.
The Board of Directors recommends that
the shareholders vote “FOR”
the election of the nominees for Class
I directors.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Director Nominees for Election at the
Annual Meeting
Class I Directors – Term ending
in 2013
James V. Hanna
(age 70)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since February of 2005. Mr. Hanna is a Member
of the Asset Liability Committee, Risk Committee and Loan Committee. He is retired from a career in security and law enforcement,
having spent 13 years as a Security Officer for the Ford Motor Company and five years as a Patrolman and Narcotics Agent for the
Canton City Police Department. He continues as a Deputy Sheriff for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, having served
since 1999. Mr. Hanna is Manager for the Hanna Family Investment Company, LLC. Having experience in the investment area, he has
actively served on the Asset Liability Committee since joining the Company.
James R. Kiko, Sr
. (age 69)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since February of 1997. He is an Independent Member
of the Audit Committee, Executive Committee, Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee, and the Chairman of the Loan Committee.
Mr. Kiko was a Director for Kiko Auctioneers, Inc. until 2009. He is a Certified Auctioneer and has held various positions including
Auctioneer, Vice President and President with Kiko Auctioneers, Inc. and Russ Kiko Associates, Inc., in Canton, Ohio, conducting
business in real estate brokerage and auction services, and he is a Realtor with the Richard T. Kiko Agency, involved with real
estate sales since 1962. Mr. Kiko is a part owner and operator of Kiko Farms. He has a strong background in real estate and equipment
sales and evaluation as well as experience in business management and agriculture. He has served on the Loan Committee since joining
the Board in 1997, offering current trend information on property values that are appropriate for the varying economic conditions.
John E. Tonti
(age 72) has
served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since March of 2004. He is an Independent Member of
the Asset Liability Committee, Audit Committee (Chairman), Executive Committee and Risk Committee. He is a CPA and former Partner
of Hill, Barth & King, in Salem, Ohio, serving from 1963 to 2000. Mr. Tonti is currently the President of the Salem Community
Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the Butler Institute of American Art and is retired from the former Key Bank,
Canton-Mahoning Advisory Board. He served as Executive Director of the Northern Columbiana County United Way from 2003 to 2006.
Mr. Tonti brings a strong financial and investing background, serving as the Audit Committee’s Chairman and as the Board’s
“Financial Expert” since 2005. He brings a long history of involvement with the banking industry and has an extensive
community service background.
Frank L. Paden
(age 62)
was appointed as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank in July 2013. He is an Independent Member of
the Audit, Risk and Compensation Committees. Mr. Paden is currently a trustee with Hiram College, serving on the Finance Committee,
Student/Athlete Board Committee, and as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He is also Treasurer for the Board of the Mahoning County
Agriculture Society’s Canfield Fair, and serves as a Trustee with the Circle of Friends Foundation and as Vice President
of the Children’s Circle of Friends. Mr. Paden formerly served in a number of executive positions at Farmers National Bank
of Canfield for 37 years. Mr. Paden served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Farmers National Bank of Canfield from
1996 until he was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board in 2010 until September 2011.
Continuing Directors
Class II Directors – Term ending
in 2014
Bradley Goris
(age 59) has
served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since January of 2011. Mr. Goris is a Member of the
Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee and the Chairman of the Risk Committee. He is currently
a Vice-President of the Goris-Meadows Insurance Agency in Alliance, and a Board Member of A.A. Hammersmith Insurance. Goris-Meadows
Insurance Agency is a subsidiary of A.A. Hammersmith Insurance. He is also a Managing Member of Goris Properties, LLC, a family
real estate development and management firm in Alliance. Mr. Goris’ experience and commitment to local service and nonprofit
organizations supports Consumers National Bank’s community bank philosophy.
David W. Johnson
(age 53)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since July of 1997. He is an Independent Member
of the Asset Liability Committee, the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee (Chairman) and the Compensation Committee. Mr.
Johnson has been in the tile manufacturing business since 1982. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Summitville Tiles,
Inc., located in Summitville, Ohio, and previously served as President and Vice President of Administration. He is currently President
of Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn, serving in that capacity since 1990, a fine dining restaurant and restored inn in Hanoverton,
Ohio. Mr. Johnson is a Partner in PCJ Ltd. and Johnson Joint Venture, both family holding companies. Mr. Johnson has extensive
management knowledge, business experience and is dedicated to community and civic affairs, serving on various educational, political
and business boards and in June 2011 he was appointed by Governor Kasich to serve on the Board of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.
As a leader in manufacturing, Mr. Johnson has represented the industry at both the State and Federal levels. Having served as Chairman
of Corporate Governance and as member of the Asset and Liability Committee since joining the Board, Mr. Johnson has a strong history
in bank governance.
Laurie L. McClellan
(age
60) has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since October of 1987 and as Chairman of the
Boards since March of 1998. Ms. McClellan is the Chairman of the Executive Committee and a member of the Loan Committee. Ms. McClellan
performs internal corporate duties with an emphasis on investor and community relations and was named the Director of Shareholder
Relations for Consumers Bancorp, Inc. in 2011. Prior to becoming Chairman, she served as Corporate Secretary and Vice Chairman
of the Boards. Ms. McClellan is the Manager of the Romain Fry Investment Company, LLC and has served on various community and
nonprofit advisory boards. She has 26 years of experience in community banking with an extensive knowledge of the Company’s
history and operations and has a good understanding of banking regulation and compliance.
Harry W. Schmuck
(age 64)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since November of 2005. Mr. Schmuck is an Independent
Member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Risk Committee and Loan Committee. He is the Operations Manager of Schmuck
Partnership, an Agricultural Business, working in the business since 1970, and a Farm Sales Associate of Russ Kiko & Associates,
Inc. Mr. Schmuck brings experience in agricultural products and livestock sales and valuation. He is responsible for guiding the
Schmuck Partnership in investment decisions and has a firm understanding of management, operations and marketing. He has served
on various community agencies and boards. His knowledge in agriculture has benefited the Loan Committee in analyzing farm credits
since joining the Board in 2005.
Class III Directors – Term ending
in 2015
John P. Furey
(age 61) has
served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since August of 1995. Mr. Furey is an Independent
Member of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee (Chairman), the Executive Committee and the Loan Committee. He is currently
Corporate President of Furey’s Wheel World, Inc., located in Malvern, Ohio, an automotive retail sales business, serving
in that capacity since 1974. He is a Licensed Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor and Aircraft Builder. During his career in the
Automotive Industry he has served on several automotive and finance advisory boards and has a strong management background with
extensive knowledge in automotive sales, marketing, financing and customer service. Over his eighteen year history as a director
of Consumers National Bank, Mr. Furey has served on various standing and ad hoc committees and has developed a valuable background
in community banking.
Thomas M. Kishman
(age 64)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since March of 1995. Mr. Kishman is an Independent
Member of the Audit Committee, the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee, the Risk Committee and the Asset Liability Committee.
He is currently the co-owner of Kishman’s IGA and GasNGo located in Minerva, Ohio, a retail grocery and fuel center. Mr.
Kishman has spent his entire career in retail sales, working in the family’s grocery business since 1964. He has a strong
management background and is a dedicated member and supporter of the local community. Serving as past Chairman of the Audit Committee
and as a member of Corporate Governance Committee for twelve years, Mr. Kishman has a good understanding of banking risks and
controls.
Ralph J. Lober, II
(age 46)
has served as a Director of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. and Consumers National Bank since 2008. Mr. Lober is currently the President
and Chief Executive Officer, first joining the Company in 2007 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lober
was promoted to President and was appointed to Consumers National Bank Board of Directors in January 2008. In December 2008, Mr.
Lober was appointed to Consumers Bancorp., Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Lober currently is a Member of the Asset Liability Committee
(Chairman) and Loan Committee. Having served as Cashier, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Morgan Bank National
Association from 1999 until May of 2007, Mr. Lober came to Consumers with a strong background in finance, funds management and
operations. Mr. Lober is a certified public accountant licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is active in the community serving
on the boards and executive committees of several industry and community organizations.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
ITS COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors
conducts its business through meetings of the Board and its committees. Currently, each member of the Board of Directors of Consumers
Bancorp also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Consumers National Bank. Consumers Bancorp and Consumers National
Bank held 15 Board meetings during the 2013 fiscal year. All directors attended at least 75% of the total number of Consumers Bancorp
Board meetings and meetings held by all committees of the Board on which they served during the 2013 fiscal year. The Company has
determined that all directors, except Mr. Hanna, Ms. McClellan and Mr. Lober are “independent” directors
under the listing standards of the
NASDAQ Stock Market Marketplace Rules
and the additional independence
requirements of the Company.
Although the Company
does not have a formal policy with respect to Board member attendance at the annual meeting of shareholders, each member is encouraged
to attend. All Board members attended the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Consumers Bancorp
has an Asset/Liability Committee, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee, Executive
Committee, Loan Committee and Risk Committee, each of which serves in dual capacity as a committee of Consumers Bancorp and Consumers
National Bank.
The Asset/Liability
Committee is comprised of Mr. Hanna, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kishman, Mr. Tonti and Mr. Lober, who serves as
chairman. The Asset/Liability Committee is primarily responsible for ensuring both Consumers Bancorp and Consumers National Bank
have adequate investment and funds management policies. The committee makes recommendations relative to the strategic direction
of the Company and establishes key benchmarks relative to performance. The Asset/Liability Committee is also responsible for establishing
procedures for monitoring the management of the investment portfolio and Consumers National Bank’s liquidity, capital and
interest rate risk position. During the 2013 fiscal year, the Asset/Liability Committee met four times.
The Audit Committee
is comprised of Mr. Furey, Mr. Kiko, Mr. Kishman, Mr. Paden Mr. Schmuck and Mr. Tonti, who serves as chairman.
The oversight function of the Audit Committee includes the review of all internal and external audit functions and the approval
and engagement of the Company’s independent auditors and loan review consultants. The Audit Committee Charter is available
on the Company’s website at www.consumersbank.com.
The Board of Directors of Consumers Bancorp
has determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the independence standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market Marketplace
Rules and that Mr. Tonti satisfies the requirements of a “financial expert” as defined by the applicable Security and
Exchange Commission rules and regulations.
The Report of the Audit Committee is on page 15 of this Proxy Statement. During
the 2013 fiscal year, the Audit Committee met five times.
The Compensation Committee
reviews overall bank compensation policies and executive management compensation. This committee is comprised of Mr. Goris, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Paden, Mr. Schmuck and Mr. Furey, who serves as chairman. Mr. Tonti served on the committee from July 1, 2012 until November
1, 2012. Our compensation philosophy and objectives are described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section beginning
on page 11 of this Proxy Statement. During the 2013 fiscal year, the Compensation Committee met four times. The Compensation Committee
Charter is available on the Company’s website at www.consumersbank.com.
The Loan Committee
is comprised of Mr. Furey, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Lober, Ms. McClellan, Mr. Schmuck, and Mr. Kiko, who serves
as chairman. The Loan Committee reviews the lending policies and monitors Loan Administration’s compliance with such policies,
ensures management’s handling of credit risk complies with board decisions about acceptable levels of risk, ensures management
follows appropriate procedures to recognize adverse trends, takes any needed corrective actions and maintains an adequate allowance
for loan and lease losses. The Loan Committee is also responsible for approving loans that exceed Internal Loan Committee’s
lending authority. During the 2013 fiscal year, the Loan Committee met 30 times.
The Risk Committee
was established in November 2012 and is responsible for the oversight of the risk management process, including enterprise risk
management. The Committee approves and recommends to the Board of Directors the Company’s risk management framework in consideration
of the firm’s risk appetite, capacity, strategy, objectives, operating environment and return goals. This committee is comprised
of Mr. Hanna, Mr. Kishman, Mr. Paden, Mr. Schmuck, Mr. Tonti and Mr. Goris, who serves as the Chairman. During the
2013 fiscal year, the Risk Committee met twice.
The Executive Committee
reviews and approves new products, services and key vendor relationships. All major functions are subject to the review and approval
of the Executive Committee including but not limited to, new initiatives and ongoing processes for information technology, deposit
operations and facilities. The committee also reviews various executive and interim Board matters as outlined by its charter.
This committee is comprised of Mr. Furey, Mr. Kiko, Mr. Tonti and Ms. McClellan, who serves as the chairman.
During the 2013 fiscal year, the Executive Committee met five times.
The Corporate Governance/Nominating
Committee is responsible for the selection of individuals for nomination or re-election to the Board of Directors, making independent
recommendations to the Board of Directors as to best practices for Board governance and conducting an evaluation of Board performance.
The Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee is comprised of Mr. Goris, Mr. Kiko, Mr. Kishman and Mr. Johnson, who serves
as chairman. Mr. Schmuck served on the committee from July 1, 2012 until November 1, 2012. The Board of Directors of Consumers
Bancorp has determined that Mr. Goris, Mr. Kiko, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kishman meet the independence standards
of
the NASDAQ Stock Market Marketplace Rules
. During the 2013 fiscal year, the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee met
once.
Under the terms of
the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee Charter the committee is responsible for developing and implementing a process and
guidelines for the selection of individuals for nomination to the Board of Directors and considering incumbent directors for nomination
for re-election. The Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee will consider candidates for director who are recommended by shareholders
in accordance with the Company’s Code of Regulations and the Board Addition/Replacement Procedures found in the Board Supervision
Policy. Candidates must be individuals with a good reputation who demonstrate civic character, business success and community involvement.
They must be willing to commit their time to Board and committee meetings, keep apprised of banking issues and complete continuing
education courses. The Corporate Governance/Nominating committee is responsible for the selection of the final slate of nominees
for election to the Board of Directors. Those nominees recommended by the Committee are then submitted to the Board of Directors
for approval. The Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee Charter is available on the Company’s website at www.consumersbank.com.
Shareholders desiring
to nominate a candidate for election as a director at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders other than for inclusion in Consumers
Bancorp’s proxy statement and form of proxy must deliver written notice to the Secretary of Consumers Bancorp, at its executive
offices, 614 East Lincoln Way, Minerva, Ohio 44657, not later than August 8, 2014 or such nomination will be untimely. Consumers
Bancorp reserves the right to exercise discretionary voting authority on the nomination if a shareholder has failed to submit the
nomination by August 8, 2014 or if the candidate does not meet criteria set forth in the Company’s Amended and Restated
Regulations.
Board Leadership Structure; Role in
Risk Oversight
In accordance with
our regulations, the Board elects our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and each of these positions may be held by
the same person or may be held by different people. Currently the offices of Chairman and CEO are separated. The Board believes
that the separation of offices of the Chairman and CEO is appropriate at this time as it allows our CEO to focus primarily on management
and operating responsibilities.
Risk is inherent with
every business, and how well a business manages risk can ultimately determine its success. We face a number of risks, including
economic risks, financial risks, legal and regulatory risks, and others, such as the impact of competition. Management is responsible
for the day-to-day management of the risks that we face, while the Board, as a whole and through its committees, has responsibility
for the oversight of risk management. In its risk oversight role, the Board is responsible for satisfying itself that the risk
management processes designed and implemented by management are adequate and functioning as designed.
Director Compensation
The Compensation Committee
annually reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the proposed director fees after consideration of information from peer
surveys, past compensation practices and the Company’s performance. The Board is responsible for approving the fees for attending
Board meetings and committee meetings. The Board believes the fees are competitive with the fees paid by other peer banks of a
comparable size and will ensure the Company attracts and retains qualified Board members.
Fees Paid in Cash
Non-employee directors
receive an annual retainer and are compensated for each Consumers National Bank Board of Directors meeting and each committee meeting
they attend. Effective January 1, 2013, the annual retainer was increased to $3,000 per year and each director who served during
the 2013 fiscal year received an annual retainer of $2,500, which included a proration of the increase. Compensation for attendance
at a Board of Directors meeting was $800 per meeting through December 2012 and was increased to $900 per meeting beginning in January
2013. There were no other increases to committee fees during the 2013 fiscal year and the following table details the fees paid
to each non-employee director for attendance at committee meetings:
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of the Company
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
An incentive pool
based on overall Company profitability was available to non-employee directors. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Compensation Committee
selected net income of $3.0 million and an efficiency ratio of 70.0% as the company performance targets. Reported net income results
for the 2013 fiscal year were below the targeted level and the efficiency ratio target was not obtained therefore, no incentive
was earned by non-employee directors for the 2013 fiscal year.
Equity Compensation
Under the 2010 Omnibus
Incentive Plan, on September 12, 2012 Restricted Stock awards were made to all directors. Each non-employee director was granted
54 shares of Restricted Stock that will vest on the anniversary date of grant based on a four year graduated vesting schedule if
certain specified net income performance targets as established by the Compensation Committee are achieved. For the 2012 fiscal
year, the net income performance targets were achieved and on September 14, 2012 15% of the Restricted Shares vested. The directors
forfeited the Restricted Stock awards scheduled to vest in September 2013 since the net income performance target for the 2013
fiscal year was not achieved.
Ms. McClellan and
Mr. Lober are employees of Consumers National Bank and received no additional compensation for their service as a director.
The following table
summarizes the compensation earned by or awarded to each non-employee director who served on the Board during the 2013 fiscal year.
The compensation received by Mr. Lober is shown in the “Summary Compensation Table” which is included under the “Executive
Officers” section in the following pages.
Name
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|
Fees
earned or paid in cash
($)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($) (1)
|
|
|
Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation
Earnings
($)
|
|
|
All
Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
John P. Furey
|
|
$
|
18,600
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
109
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
18,709
|
|
Bradley Goris
|
|
|
13,900
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
14,009
|
|
James V. Hanna
|
|
|
17,400
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
17,509
|
|
David W. Johnson
|
|
|
12,600
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
12,709
|
|
James R. Kiko, Sr.
|
|
|
19,700
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
19,809
|
|
Thomas M. Kishman
|
|
|
13,500
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
13,609
|
|
Harry W. Schmuck, Jr.
|
|
|
20,900
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
21,009
|
|
John E. Tonti
|
|
|
16,200
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
16,309
|
|
(1) The amounts in this column are the grant date
fair values of awards of restricted stock.
For the
2014 fiscal year, the director board meeting and committee meeting fees are expected to remain the same as the previous fiscal
year. For the 2014 fiscal year, a total incentive pool for all non-employee directors of $16,111 has been established that will
be paid if certain corporate performance targets are achieved. The total incentive pool increases to a maximum of $18,889 if the
Company achieves 105.0% or more of the net income target and reduces to $13,333 if the Company achieves at least 95.0% of the
net income target. Under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Restricted Stock awards will be made to all directors, executive officers
and vice presidents during the 2014 fiscal year. The total value of Restricted Stock granted to all non-employee directors will
approximate 5% of the total compensation earned by the directors, with each non-employee director receiving an equal amount of
the total. The Restricted Stock will vest on the anniversary date of grant based on a four year graduated vesting schedule if
certain specified net income performance targets as established by the Compensation Committee are achieved.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners
Generally, under the
rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of securities, such as common shares,
if such person has or shares voting power or investment power in respect of such securities. In addition, a person is deemed to
be the beneficial owner of a security if he or she has the right to acquire such voting or investment power over the security within
sixty days, for example, through the exercise of a stock option. Information is provided below about each person known to the Company
to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of August 31,
2013.
Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner
|
|
Amount and Nature
of Beneficial Ownership
as of August 31, 2013
|
|
|
Percent of
Common Shares
|
|
Laurie
L. McClellan
|
|
|
437,764
|
(1)
|
|
|
16.07
|
%
|
28 Tepee Drive
Minerva, Ohio 44657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
James
V. Hanna
|
|
|
185,251
|
(2)
|
|
|
6.80
|
%
|
14269 Lincoln S.E.
Minerva, OH 44657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________
|
(1)
|
Includes 430,163 shares owned by or jointly with family members, trusts, various corporations and partnerships.
|
|
(2)
|
Includes 180,871 shares owned by or jointly with family members, trusts, various corporations and partnerships.
|
Security Ownership of Management
The following table
shows the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock as of August 31, 2013 for each director and named executive
officers of the Company and for all current directors and executive officers as a group.
Name of Beneficial Owner
|
|
Amount and Nature
of Beneficial Ownership
|
|
|
Percent of
Common Shares
|
|
John P. Furey
|
|
|
40,321
|
(1)
|
|
|
1.48
|
%
|
Bradley Goris
|
|
|
6,140
|
(2)
|
|
|
*
|
|
James V. Hanna
|
|
|
185,251
|
(3)
|
|
|
6.80
|
%
|
David W. Johnson
|
|
|
16,600
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
James R. Kiko, Sr.
|
|
|
16,846
|
(4)
|
|
|
*
|
|
Thomas M. Kishman
|
|
|
19,376
|
(5)
|
|
|
*
|
|
Ralph J. Lober, II
|
|
|
19,192
|
(6)
|
|
|
*
|
|
Laurie L. McClellan
|
|
|
437,764
|
(7)
|
|
|
16.07
|
%
|
Frank L. Paden
|
|
|
1,131
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
Harry W. Schmuck, Jr.
|
|
|
14,612
|
|
|
|
*
|
|
John E. Tonti
|
|
|
15,203
|
(8)
|
|
|
*
|
|
Phillip M. Suarez
|
|
|
5,840
|
(9)
|
|
|
*
|
|
Renee K. Wood
|
|
|
4,683
|
(10)
|
|
|
*
|
|
All directors and executive officers as a group (16 persons)
|
|
|
788,351
|
|
|
|
28.94
|
%
|
________
*
|
Denotes less than one percent of outstanding shares.
|
(1)
|
Includes 27,386 shares owned by or jointly with family members or trusts.
|
(2)
|
Includes 6,020 shares owned jointly with family members.
|
(3)
|
Includes 180,871 shares owned by or jointly with family members, trusts, various corporations and partnerships.
|
(4)
|
Includes 5,653 shares owned by family members or partnerships.
|
(5)
|
Includes 8,612 shares owned by or jointly with family members.
|
(6)
|
Includes 10,588 shares owned jointly with family members.
|
(7)
|
Includes 430,163 shares owned by or jointly with family members, trusts, various corporations and partnerships.
|
(8)
|
Includes 15,072 shares held in a trust.
|
(9)
|
Includes 1,580 shares owned jointly with family members.
|
(10)
|
Includes 3,500 shares owned jointly with family members.
|
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following information is provided with
respect to each person who currently serves as an executive officer of the Company.
Randy Gilroy
(age 54) serves
as Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, having been appointed to this position in May 2012. Mr. Gilroy has been with Consumers
for the past eleven years, having most recently held the position of Vice President, Agriculture Business Development Officer.
Prior to that position, Mr. Gilroy served as the Senior Credit Analyst where he was responsible for the management of the credit
process. As Chief Credit Officer, Mr. Gilroy oversees the credit department, loan administration and operations and collections.
Phillip M. Suarez
(age 64)
serves as Executive Vice President, Senior Loan Officer. Mr. Suarez joined Consumers in 2000 as Senior Vice President and Senior
Loan Officer and served as Chief Credit Officer from July 2009 to May 2012. His prior banking experience covers over 36 years,
including many years of commercial banking in the Chicago, Illinois and Youngstown, Ohio areas.
Bryan Walters
(age 49) Mr. Walters joined Consumers
in September 2012 as Senior Vice President and Risk Manager. Prior to joining Consumers, Mr. Walters served in progressive credit
management positions in banking including, Mortgage Underwriting Manager for JP Morgan Chase; Vice President, Credit Manager for
Farmers National Bank, Emlenton PA; and Chief Credit Officer for Geauga Savings Bank in Ohio. Mr. Walters’ experience also
includes serving as a Loan Review Consultant for Young and Associates. His prior banking experience covers over 21 years, including
positions in credit, loan review, loan operations and mortgage operations. Mr. Walters brings experience in community banking,
third party consulting and has worked closely with bank regulators, including the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of Currency).
Derek G. Williams
(age 54)
serves as Senior Vice President, Retail Operations and Sales, having been appointed to this position in March 2013. Mr. Williams
previously served as Senior Vice President, Training and Sales Development Officer from July 2011 to March 2013. Prior to joining
Consumers, Mr. Williams served as Vice President, Business Banker Senior for Huntington Bank and as Senior Vice President, Chief
Deposit Officer at Ohio Legacy Bank. Mr. Williams has obtained a broad range of retail and commercial experience in his banking
career that extends over 35 years.
Renee K. Wood
(age 42) serves
as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Ms. Wood joined Consumers in January 2005 and was appointed
the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer beginning in July 2005. Prior to joining Consumers, Ms. Wood served as Vice President,
Controller of the Finance Department for Unizan Bank, National Association from 2002 to 2005. Her 20 years of experience have been
in senior or management level positions in the accounting or finance areas of banking.
PROPOSAL TWO – ADVISORY VOTE ON
THE RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
As required by Section
14A of the Securities Exchange Act, we are seeking advisory shareholder approval of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers
as disclosed in this Proxy Statement. This proposal, commonly known as a “Say-on-Pay” proposal, gives you as a shareholder
the opportunity to endorse or not endorse our executive pay program through the following resolution:
“RESOLVED, that the compensation
of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in this proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of SEC Regulation S-K,
including in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary Compensation Table, and the related executive compensation tables,
notes and narratives, is hereby approved on an advisory, non-binding basis.”
Because your vote
is non-binding and advisory, the outcome of the vote will not be binding upon the Board of Directors. However, the Compensation
Committee and the Board of Directors will seriously consider the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation
arrangements.
The Board of Directors
believes the Company’s compensation structure is effective in aligning the compensation of the executive officers with the
Company’s short-term and long-term goals, and that such compensation and incentives are designed to attract, retain and motivate
the executive officers who are directly responsible for the Company’s continued success.
Shareholders are encouraged
to carefully review the information provided in this proxy statement regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive
officers in the section captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” of this proxy statement.
The non-binding advisory
resolution regarding the compensation of the named executive officers described in this proposal shall be approved if the votes
cast in favor of the resolution exceed the votes cast against the resolution. Abstentions will not be counted as either votes cast
for or against the resolution. If no voting specification is made on a properly returned or voted proxy card, the proxies will
vote FOR the compensation of the named executive officers.
The Board of Directors recommends that
the shareholders vote “FOR”
the adoption of the advisory resolution
set forth above.
PROPOSAL THREE – ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF VOTES
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Also, as required by Section 14A of the
Securities Exchange Act a separate proposal is being included to determine whether the advisory shareholder vote to approve the
compensation of the named executive officers will occur every one, two or three years.
The Board of Directors
is recommending a shareholder vote of every three years since it believes this is the most appropriate timeframe for the Company
and its shareholders to evaluate the Company's overall compensation philosophy, design and implementation. A three-year period
is more closely aligned with the longer-term view that the Compensation Committee takes with respect to the more significant components
of our named executive officers' compensation, and would allow shareholders the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of these
programs over the time frames that they are intended to generate performance.
When casting your vote
on this resolution, you should mark your proxy for every year, every two years, or every three years based on your preference as
to the frequency with which an advisory vote on executive compensation should be held. You may also choose to abstain from voting
on this proposal. The frequency alternative receiving the highest number of votes will be deemed to be the selection of the shareholders.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote
for “THREE
YEARS”
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Introduction and Overview
This Compensation
Discussion and Analysis provides information regarding the compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the named executive officers
serving as of June 30, 2013 whose compensation is detailed in this proxy statement. These named executive officers are the president
and chief executive officer, chief financial officer and senior loan officer. The Board of Directors has delegated to the Compensation
Committee responsibility for the oversight and administration of compensation for the Company. The committee reviews and recommends
company benefit and incentive plans, as well as, reviewing the individual performance of the chief executive officer and executive
management.
Compensation Philosophy and Objectives
The objective of the
Company’s compensation program is to fairly compensate the executive officers in light of their individual performances and
their contributions to the performance of the Company, thereby aligning executives’ incentives with shareholder value creation.
The compensation philosophy is designed to reward effort and achievement by the officers and provide them with compensation targeted
at market competitive levels. The Company’s compensation program includes the following core components: base salary, cash
incentive compensation, equity-based awards, and long-term compensation. The Compensation Committee manages all components on an
integrated basis to achieve the following objectives: to attract and retain highly qualified management, to provide shorter-term
incentive compensation that varies directly with the Company’s financial performance and to focus management on both annual
and long-term goals. The Company believes that, by setting and adjusting these elements, it has the flexibility to offer appropriate
incentives to its executive officers.
The Compensation Committee
has adopted the philosophy to target executive compensation at the midpoint of compensation paid to similarly situated executive
officers at comparable asset sized Ohio peer banks. Comparison compensation information offered by peer banks was gathered from
regional and national compensation survey information prepared by the Ohio Bankers League and Crowe Horwath LLP. The Compensation
Committee reviewed compensation survey data from other Ohio financial institutions in the $250 to $500 million asset size range
in order to determine the midpoint of peer compensation. Individual opportunities may be above or below this general target level
at times for a variety of reasons, including individual and corporate performance, recruiting and retention reasons. The Compensation
Committee did not engage an outside executive compensation consultant during the 2013 fiscal year.
Components of Compensation
Base Salary
Base salary is a major
factor in attracting and retaining key personnel and therefore is the primary component of our executive officer’s compensation.
In setting an officer’s base salary, the Company considers parameters set by its size and complexity and the salaries offered
by peers. The Compensation Committee has adopted the philosophy to target executive compensation to the midpoint of other Ohio
financial institutions in the $250 to $500 million asset size range. The Company’s performance as measured by its results
compared to previous years is also considered in determining the overall adjustments to executive officers salaries. Specific salaries
are adjusted to reflect the contributions of the executive officer to the Company’s operations and the accomplishment of
its long-term goals.
Based on a review
of the company’s strategic direction, individual career path objectives and succession planning in conjunction with the broad
databases and other publicly available information, the Company believes that its executive compensation practices are in line
with its compensation philosophy and objectives described above.
Incentive Compensation
The Company has an
annual incentive compensation program in which all participants are eligible to earn incentive compensation based on corporate
financial performance, departmental, and individual goals as determined by each participant’s manager. All employees, except
seasonal and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan. An employee must be employed when the
incentive is paid in order to receive their incentive compensation, even if all of the targets had been met. Positions are classified
into various levels according to overall responsibilities within the organization and the impact each position has on the organization’s
overall financial performance.
For the 2013 fiscal
year, the Compensation Committee selected net income and the efficiency ratio as the corporate performance targets for the plan.
The targeted net income for the 2013 fiscal year was $3.0 million and an efficiency ratio of 70.0%. Reported net income for the
2013 fiscal year was below the targeted level of financial performance and the efficiency ratio was above 70.0%. Based on these
results, the company-wide incentive pool available was $62,500 if an employee achieved their individual or departmental goals.
The table below shows
how each plan component for 2013 is weighted when evaluating each of the named executive officers:
|
|
Corporate
|
|
|
Individual/
|
|
|
|
Performance
|
|
|
Departmental Goals
|
|
Ralph J. Lober, II
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
Renee K. Wood
|
|
|
50.0
|
%
|
|
|
50.0
|
%
|
Phillip M. Suarez
|
|
|
50.0
|
%
|
|
|
50.0
|
%
|
The total amount awarded
for the incentive plan for each named executive officer is disclosed under the “Bonus” column of the Summary Compensation
Table.
Long-term Compensation
Long-term compensation
includes a qualified retirement plan in the form of a 401(k) Plan, a non-qualified Salary Continuation Program and the 2010 Omnibus
Incentive Plan. The Company provides safe harbor contributions under the 401(k) Plan, matching up to 100% of the first 4.0% contributed
by the employee. The amount contributed on behalf of the executive officers is determined in accordance with the provisions of
the plan applicable to all employees. The Salary Continuation Plan is designed to retain executive and senior management personnel.
Entrance to the Salary Continuation Plan is limited and is subject to meeting performance criteria, established by the Compensation
Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Restricted Stock awards have been
made to all directors, executive officers and vice presidents during the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years and are expected to be made
for the 2014 fiscal year. The value of Restricted Stock granted to each participant will approximate 5% of each participant’s
base salary. The Restricted Stock will vest on the anniversary date of the grant based on a four year graduated vesting schedule
if certain specified net income performance targets as established by the Compensation Committee are achieved. These long-term
incentive compensation plans are designed to promote a vested interest in the long-term strategic performance goals of the Company
and discourage turnover among its executive officers and other employees.
The following table
sets forth the cash compensation and certain other compensation paid or earned by the Company’s
principal
executive officer, principal financial officer, and one other of the most highly compensated executive officer serving at the end
of the 2013
fiscal year. The individuals listed in this table are sometimes referred to in this proxy statement as the “named
executive officers.”
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($) (1)
|
|
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings ($)
|
|
|
All
Other
Comp. ($)
(2)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ralph J. Lober, II
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
202,424
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
1,248
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
62,927
|
|
|
$
|
26,008
|
|
|
$
|
292,607
|
|
President
and Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
191,124
|
|
|
|
15,952
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
54,108
|
|
|
|
11,761
|
|
|
|
272,945
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Renee K. Wood
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
125,328
|
|
|
$
|
1,582
|
|
|
$
|
738
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
5,435
|
|
|
$
|
133,083
|
|
Executive
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
113,824
|
|
|
|
6,154
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
4,680
|
|
|
|
124,658
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Phillip M. Suarez
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
$
|
105,806
|
|
|
$
|
1,461
|
|
|
$
|
629
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
69,468
|
|
|
$
|
9,101
|
|
|
$
|
186,465
|
|
Executive
Vice President and Senior Loan Officer
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
96,847
|
|
|
|
5,144
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
60,347
|
|
|
|
8,552
|
|
|
|
170,890
|
|
|
______
|
|
(1)
|
The amounts in this column are the grant date fair values of awards of restricted stock.
|
|
(2)
|
All other compensation as reported in this column includes contributions by the Company for each of the named executive officers to the Consumers National Bank 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan and Trust, premiums for group term life insurance, market value of shares from dividend reinvestment earned upon the vesting of Restricted Stock awards and perquisites. These amounts are detailed below:
|
Name
|
|
Amounts
Contributed to 401(k) Plan
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Group
Term Life Insurance
|
|
|
Dividends
Paid Upon Vesting
|
|
|
Perquisites
|
|
|
Total
All Other Compensation
|
|
Ralph J. Lober,
II
|
|
$
|
8,097
|
|
|
$
|
11,000
|
|
|
$
|
324
|
|
|
$
|
60
|
|
|
$
|
6,527
|
|
|
$
|
26,008
|
|
Renee K. Wood
|
|
|
5,010
|
|
|
|
250
|
|
|
|
148
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
5,435
|
|
Phillip M. Suarez
|
|
|
3,882
|
|
|
|
250
|
|
|
|
772
|
|
|
|
24
|
|
|
|
4,173
|
|
|
|
9,101
|
|
Other includes a $1,000 Christmas
bonus and a $10,000 award to Mr. Lober for the successful completion of the capital offering and a $250 Christmas bonus for the
other named executive officers. Perquisites consist of the personal use of a company car for Mr. Lober and the incremental cost
of a country club membership for Mr. Suarez. The other named executive officer does not have any perquisites.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
Stock
Awards
Name
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Grant
Date
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Number
of Shares or Units of Stock that Have Not Vested (#)
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Market
Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested
($)
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Equity
Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested
(#) (1)
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Equity
Incentive Plan Awards: Market Value or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested
($)
(2)
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Ralph J. Lober,
II
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9/12/2012
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—
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$
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—
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1,086
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$
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17,376
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Renee K. Wood
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9/12/2012
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—
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—
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650
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10,400
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Phillip M. Suarez
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9/12/2012
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—
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—
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553
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8,848
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(1)
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Restricted Stock awards vest on the anniversary date of grant based on a four year graduated vesting schedule if certain specified net income performance targets as established by the Compensation Committee are achieved. The restricted stock awards scheduled to vest in September 2013 were forfeited since the performance target for the 2013 fiscal year was not achieved.
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(2)
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The market value of the awards of Restricted Stock that have not yet vested was determined by multiplying the closing price of a share of Consumers common stock on June 28, 2013 ($16.00) by the number of shares.
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DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Under the Consumers
National Bank 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan & Trust (401(k) Plan) as in effect during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2013, the Consumers National Bank’s Board of Directors has the discretion and authority to determine the amount
to be contributed to the 401(k) Plan. The 401(k) Plan is administered by Consumers National Bank. Each participant in the 401(k)
Plan has credited to their account a maximum of 4.0% of their annual salary, provided they have voluntarily contributed the same
amount. The 401(k) Plan states that each participant shall be fully vested in the 401(k) Plan immediately upon contribution. Benefits
under the 401(k) Plan cannot be estimated for the participants because the benefits are based upon future earnings of Consumers
National Bank and future compensation of the participants. An eligible participant is one who has completed six months of service
and has attained the age of 21. At the time of retirement, death, disability or other termination of employment, a participant
is eligible to receive a distribution of all vested amounts credited to their account in either a single lump sum payment or a
series of substantially equal installment payments over a period not longer than the joint life expectancy of the participant and
beneficiary. The trustees of the 401(k) Plan are Ralph J. Lober and Laurie L. McClellan.
SALARY CONTINUATION PROGRAM
In September 1995,
the Board of Directors of Consumers National Bank adopted a salary continuation program (Plan) to encourage the long-term retention
of Consumers National Bank executives and avoid the cost of executive turnover. Pursuant to the Plan, salary continuation agreements
were entered into between Consumers National Bank and certain executives. The participants in the Plan are determined by the Board
of Directors. In 2008, all of the agreements were amended to comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. On February 11, 2011,
Mr. Lober, President and Chief Executive Officer, entered into an amended and restated salary continuation agreement that replaces
a separate change of control agreement entered into on May 7, 2007 and a prior salary continuation agreement entered into on August
29, 2008. The amended and restated agreement incorporates covenants against competition, solicitation or disclosure of confidential
information that were previously contained in the change of control agreement. The agreement entered into with Mr. Lober in 2011
and the amended agreements entered into in 2008 are collectively referred to as the “Amended Agreements.”
The Amended Agreements
provide such executives (and, in the event of the executive’s death, surviving beneficiary) with 180 months of salary continuation
payments equal to a certain percentage of an executive’s average compensation, as defined within each agreement, using three
full calendar years prior to Normal Retirement Age. For purposes of these Amended Agreements, “Normal Retirement Age”
means the executive’s 65th birthday. Vesting under the Amended Agreements commences at age 50 and is prorated until age 65.
If an executive dies during active service, the executive’s beneficiary is entitled to the Normal Retirement Benefit. The
executive can become fully vested in the Accrual Balance upon termination of employment following a disability. Following a change
in control of Consumers National Bank, Mr. Lober can become fully vested and eligible to receive a payment equal to the greater
of (1) two times Mr. Lober’s base salary in effect immediately preceding termination of employment or (2) the amount accrued
by the Company as of the month preceding termination of employment. All the remaining executives participating in the Plan can
become fully vested in the Accrual Balance upon termination of employment following a change in control of Consumers National Bank.
For purposes of these Amended Agreements, “Accrual Balance” means the liability that should be accrued by the Company
for the Company’s obligation to the executive under the Amended Agreements. For purposes of calculating the Accrual Balance,
the discount rate in effect at June 30, 2013 was 5.0%.
PENSION BENEFITS
Name
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Plan Name
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Present Value of
Accumulated Benefit
($)
|
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Payments During Last Fiscal
Year ($)
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Ralph J. Lober
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Salary Continuation Program
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$
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242,323
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$
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—
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Phillip M. Suarez
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Salary Continuation Program
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$
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427,895
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$
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—
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NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT
A Noncompetition Agreement
was entered into with Ms. Wood in order to restrict her availability to other employers or entities that compete with the Company
in exchange for a payment of an amount equal to the aggregate of one times her annual rate of base salary upon termination of employment
without cause by the Company; upon termination of employment within twelve consecutive months after a change in control is consummated;
or a termination of employment for Good Reason (as defined in the agreement) by Ms. Wood.
If within 12 months
following a change in control, a termination of employment occurs for any reason other than death, Disability (as defined in the
agreement), or Cause (as defined in the agreement), Ms. Wood may receive a lump sum payment equal to one times her annual rate
of base salary.
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS
UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
The
Company is not party to any change in control agreements with its current executive officers. Under the Salary Continuation
Program, Mr. Lober would have received a payment of $408,975 and Mr. Suarez would receive a payment of $427,895 a
s of June 30,
2013 if a change of control and a termination of their employment had occurred. In connection with the Noncompetition Agreement,
Ms. Wood would have received a payment of $128,328 as of June 30, 2013 if there was a change in control and a termination of her
employment had occurred or upon termination of employment without cause by the Company. No participant will receive a benefit payment
under the Salary Continuation Program or Noncompetition Agreement if they are terminated for cause.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING
COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors, certain of its officers and persons who own more
than 10% of its registered equities to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating their holdings of, and
transactions in, the Company’s equity securities. Based solely on a review of the copies of such reports it received, and
written representations from reporting persons, the Company believes that during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, its
reporting persons complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Directors and executive
officers of Consumers Bancorp and Consumers National Bank and their associates were customers of, or had transactions with, Consumers
Bancorp or Consumers National Bank in the ordinary course of business during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Transactions
with these persons are expected to continue to take place in the future. In the ordinary course of business, loans are made to
officers and directors on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unrelated
third parties. Such loans do not, and will not, involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable
features.
Mr. Goris, a
director, is a Board Member of A.A. Hammersmith Insurance Inc. and, in the ordinary course of business, the Company has retained
the services of A.A. Hammersmith Insurance Inc. for insurance needs and may continue to retain their services in the future. The
non-interested directors have reviewed the transactions and have determined that Mr. Goris’ interest in the transactions
are not material. The amount paid to A.A. Hammersmith Insurance Inc. was less than $120,000 in fiscal year 2013.
Mr. Kiko, a director,
is a real estate auctioneer and, in the ordinary course of business, the Company has retained the services of Kiko Auctioneers
and Kiko Realty to liquidate property and may continue to retain their services in the future. The value of the services received
from Kiko Auctioneers and Kiko Realty was less than $120,000 in fiscal year 2013.
Consumers National
Bank is party to an operating lease agreement for the Malvern Branch location with Furey Holdings, LLC. Mr. Furey is the managing
member of Furey Holdings, LLC. The lease commenced on December 23, 2005, with an original term of ten years. Lease payments for
the 2013 fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 totaled $36,007 and the aggregate amount of lease payments for the 2014 fiscal year to
the end of the term of the lease are estimated to be $90,018. This leasing arrangement and the terms of the lease were unanimously
approved by directors without an interest in the transaction.
The SEC rules require
disclosure of any family relationship among directors and executive officers. Mr. Kiko, director, is first cousin to Janice
E. Kishman, spouse of director, Mr. Kishman.
Each officer and director
is expected to bring any relationship or transaction with the Company in which he or she has a direct or indirect interest to the
attention of the Board of Directors. The non-interested directors review the transaction and consider, among other things, whether
the transaction impacts the independence of any independent Board member, whether the related party’s interest in the transaction
is material and whether the terms of the transaction are comparable to those that could be negotiated with an unrelated third party.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Consumers Bancorp’s
Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2013. In addition, the Audit Committee has discussed with Crowe Horwath LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm
for Consumers Bancorp, the matters required by Statements on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended
(AICPA, Professional
Standards, Vo. 1. AU 380)
and Rule 2-07,
Communication with Audit Committees
, of Regulation S-X.
The Audit Committee
has received written disclosures from Crowe Horwath LLP required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1. The Audit
Committee has discussed with Crowe Horwath LLP its independence from Consumers Bancorp.
Based on the foregoing
discussions and reviews, the Audit Committee has recommended to Consumers Bancorp’s Board of Directors that the audited financial
statements be included in Consumers Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 for
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Respectfully
Submitted,
The
Audit Committee
Mr. Tonti,
Chairman
Mr. Furey
Mr. Kiko
Mr. Kishman
Mr.
Paden
Mr.
Schmuck
Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
Crowe Horwath LLP
audited the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2013. Representatives of Crowe Horwath LLP will
attend the Annual Meeting and will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and to respond to appropriate questions.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The Audit Committee
has sole responsibility, in consultation with management, for approving the terms and fees for the engagement of the independent
auditors for audits of the Company’s financial statements. In addition, the Audit Committee has sole responsibility for determining
whether and under what circumstances the Company’s independent auditors may be engaged to perform audit-related services
and must pre-approve 100% of any audit and non-audit related service performed by the independent auditors.
Crowe Horwath LLP
billed the Company $121,500 and $79,075 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. The
table below sets forth the aggregate fees billed by Crowe Horwath LLP for services rendered to the Company and its affiliates for
the fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
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Audit Fees
|
|
|
Audit-Related Fees
|
|
|
Tax Fees
|
|
|
All Other Fees
|
|
2013
|
|
$
|
79,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
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8,500
|
|
|
$
|
34,000
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2012
|
|
$
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70,825
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
8,250
|
|
|
$
|
—
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The “Tax Fees”
for 2013 and 2012 related principally to filing, compliance and tax strategy planning. The “All Other Fees” for 2013
related to the review and consent associated with filing the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2014 ANNUAL
MEETING
Any shareholder who
intends to present a proposal at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and who wishes to have the proposal included in Consumers
Bancorp’s proxy statement and form of proxy for that meeting must deliver the proposal to Consumers Bancorp at its executive
offices, 614 East Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657, not later than May 27, 2014.
Any shareholder who
intends to present a proposal, other than as set forth above, at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders other than for inclusion
in Consumers Bancorp’s proxy statement and form of proxy must deliver the proposal to Consumers Bancorp at its executive
offices, 614 East Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657, not later than August 8, 2014 or such proposal will be untimely. Consumers
Bancorp reserves the right to exercise discretionary voting authority on the proposal if a shareholder has failed to submit the
proposal by August 8, 2014.
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Any shareholder may
send communications to the Board of Directors through the Company’s Corporate Secretary, Consumers Bancorp, Inc., 614 East
Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 256, Minerva, Ohio 44657. Communications sent by qualified shareholders for proper, non-commercial purposes
will be transmitted to the Board of Directors, or the appropriate committee, as soon as practicable. Shareholders may also send
communications to the presiding non-management director of the Board by sending correspondence to Audit Chairman, Consumers Bancorp,
Inc., 614 East Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 256, Minerva, Ohio 44657.
FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
The Form 10-K Annual
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 has been mailed concurrently with this Proxy Statement to shareholders of record.
The Form 10-K Annual Report does not constitute a part of the proxy material. Shareholders may request a copy of any of the Company’s
filings at no cost by writing or e-mailing the Company at the following address or e-mail address: Consumers Bancorp, Inc., Attn:
Theresa J. Linder, 614 East Lincoln Way, Minerva, Ohio 44657 or e-mail to
shareholderrelations@consumersbank.com
.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Board of Directors
is not aware of any business to be addressed at the meeting other than those matters described in this Proxy Statement. However,
if any other matters should properly come before the meeting, it is intended that the common shares represented by proxies will
be voted with respect thereto in accordance with the judgment of the person or persons voting the proxies.
CUMULATIVE VOTING
Under the General
Corporation Law of Ohio, if a shareholder desires cumulative voting for election of the directors, then the shareholder must provide
written notice to the President or the Secretary of Consumers Bancorp not less than 48 hours before the time fixed for holding
the Annual Meeting. Upon announcement of this notice at the Annual Meeting, each shareholder will have cumulative voting rights.
Cumulative voting means that each shareholder may cast as many votes in the election of directors as the number of directors to
be elected multiplied by the number of shares held. The votes may be cast for one nominee or distributed among as many nominees
as the shareholder desires.
At this time it is
not known whether there will be cumulative voting for the election of directors at the meeting. If the election of directors is
by cumulative voting, the persons appointed by the accompanying proxy intend to cumulate the votes represented by the proxies they
receive and distribute such votes in accordance with their best judgment.
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By Order of the Board of Directors
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Laurie L. McClellan
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Chairman
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Minerva, Ohio
September 24, 2013
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REVOCABLE PROXY
CONSUMERS BANCORP, INC.
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
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PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
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Shareholders of record have three ways to vote:
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1. By
Telephone (using a Touch-Tone Phone); or
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2. By
Internet; or
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3. By
Mail.
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To Vote by Telephone:
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Call 1-866-655-5967 Toll-Free on a Touch-Tone
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Phone anytime prior to 3 a.m. EDT, October 29, 2013.
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To Vote by Internet:
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Go to https://www.rtcoproxy.com/cbkm prior to 3 a.m. EDT,
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October 29, 2013.
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Please note that the last vote received
from a
shareholder, whether by telephone, by Internet or by mail,
will be the vote counted.
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Mark here if you plan to attend the meeting.
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Mark here for address change.
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Annual Meeting Materials
are available at:
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Comments:
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http://www.cfpproxy.com/5748
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FOLD HERE IF YOU
ARE VOTING BY MAIL
PLEASE DO NOT DETACH
x
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PLEASE MARK VOTES
AS IN THIS EXAMPLE
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For
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With-
hold
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For All
Except
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Proposal One:
1. To elect four Class
I directors to serve a three-year term until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2016 or until their successors are elected
and qualified;
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¨
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Proposal Two:
Advisory resolution to approve, on a nonbinding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in this proxy statement;
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Class I Directors:
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Three
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Two
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One
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(01) James V. Hanna
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Years
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Years
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Year
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Abstain
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(02)
Frank L. Paden
(03) John E. Tonti
(04)
James R. Kiko, Sr.
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Proposal Three:
Advisory resolution to approve the frequency of non-binding shareholder
votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and
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INSTRUCTION: To withhold authority to vote for any nominee(s), mark “For All
Except” and write that nominee(s’) name(s) or number(s) in the space provided below.
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Proposal Four:
For the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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In
their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon any such matters as
may properly come before the meeting, or any and all adjournments thereof.
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Note: The signature(s) on this proxy should correspond with the
name(s) in which your shares are registered. When shares are registered jointly in the names of two or more persons, all should
sign. When signing as an attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give your full title as such. A proxy
given by a corporation should be signed in the corporate name by the Chairman of its Board of Directors, its President, Vice
President, Secretary or Treasurer.
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Please be sure to date and sign
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Date
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this proxy card in the box below.
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Sign above
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Co-holder (if any) sign above
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CONSUMERS BANCORP, INC. – ANNUAL
MEETING, OCTOBER 29, 2013
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
Annual
Meeting Materials are available on-line at:
http://www.cfpproxy.com/5748
You can
vote in one of three ways:
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1.
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Call
toll free 1-866-655-5967
on a Touch-Tone Phone. There is
NO CHARGE
to you for
this call.
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or
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2.
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Via the Internet at
https://www.rtcoproxy.com/cbkm
and follow the instructions.
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or
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3.
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Mark, sign and date your proxy
card and return it promptly in the enclosed envelope.
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PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
(Continued, and to be marked, dated
and signed, on the other side)
REVOCABLE
PROXY
CONSUMERS BANCORP, INC.
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
October 29, 2013
12:00 P.M.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The undersigned shareholder of Consumers
Bancorp, Inc., hereby appoints Theresa Linder and Cipriano Beredo, or either of them (each with full power to act alone), as attorneys
and proxies for the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote all common shares of Consumers Bancorp, Inc. that the
undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at The Hartville Kitchen, 1015 Edison Street NW,
Hartville, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 12:00 P.M. (local time), or at any and all adjournments thereof, with all the
powers the undersigned would possess if personally present, such proxies being directed to vote as specified hereon:
Unless otherwise indicated, the proxies
will vote
FOR
the Proposals.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS
A VOTE FOR PROPOSALS 1 AND 2, AND FOR
THREE YEAR
FREQUENCY ON PROPOSAL 3.
If no direction
is made, this proxy will be voted FOR Proposals 1 and 2 and for a
Three Year
frequency on Proposal 3.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE
BY TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET OR
COMPLETE, DATE, SIGN, AND MAIL THIS PROXY
CARD PROMPTLY
IN THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE.
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