BUCYRUS, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Investors Bancorp, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CIBN), parent company of First Federal Community Bank of Bucyrus, reported net earnings of $154,000, or $.19 per basic share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, representing an increase of $80,000, (108.1%), compared to the net earnings of $74,000, or $.09 per basic share, reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. The increase in 2013 earnings reflects an increase in other income of $58,000, a decrease in general, administrative and other expense of $43,000. This was partially offset by a decrease in net interest income of $23,000 (2.2%) and an increase in provision for loan loss of $16,000 (16.8%). In addition, preferred dividends were reduced by $35,000 to $-0- as a result of the redemption of our preferred shares completed in March 2013. The decrease in net interest income reflects some stabilization of interest rate margins in a historically low interest rate environment as well as the beginnings of increased new loan demand. The provision for loan losses reflects continuing cleanup of troubled credits. Our classified assets remain unacceptably high. We continue to work to help our distressed loan customers who make good faith efforts at repayment. At the same time, we are aggressively and proactively evaluating our past due loans to recognize the losses. Loan administration costs, regulatory compliance expense, and costs related to bank-owned properties remain elevated. Other income increases resulted from our gains on sales of mortgages into the secondary market. We continue to look for new opportunities and customers as we reinvent our Bank. We have expanded our geographic reach into northeast Ohio with a new secondary mortgage loan production office and we will continue to explore other opportunities for growth and expansion. We have raised the expectations for ourselves and our associates to make the changes required to return to a high level of profitability, through controlled growth and additional operational efficiency.

Community Investors Bancorp, Inc. reported total assets at September 30, 2013, of $123.3 million (increase of $4.0 million or 3.4% from June 30, 2013) including gross loans of $90.3 million (increase of $3.2 million or 3.7% from June 30, 2013). Investments decreased by $371,000 (2.0%), while the allowance for loan loss decreased by $100,000 (6.1%) since June 30, 2013. Total loans classified as substandard decreased by $200,000 to $4.7 million, with $2.4 million on nonaccrual status. Deposits increased by $.8 million (.8%) from June 30, 2013. We borrowed an additional $3.0 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank at favorable rates. Total liabilities were $112.8 million (increase of $3.8 million or 3.5% from June 30, 2013). Total stockholders' equity increased by $168,000 to $10.5 million. As a result of the growth of our balance sheet, our capital as a percentage of assets decreased from 8.67% to 8.52%.

We are determined to reduce our classified assets, to grow strategically, and restore high profitability, while we prudently manage interest rate risk and liquidity through unprecedented times. We expect to rebuild our capital levels commensurate with that growth in assets and profitability. Future earnings releases should be expected within 45 days of the end of each quarter.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                               Community Investors Bancorp, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                         (In thousands)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                           UNAUDITED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                September 30,                                June 30,
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    ASSETS                                                                                                                                                                        2013                                      2013
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                       Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                              $6,665                                                                      $5,338
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Interest-bearing time deposits                                                                                          2,232                                      2,232
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Available-for-sale securities                                                                                          17,884                                     18,255
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Loans held-for-sale                                                                                                       782                                      1,803
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Loans receivable                                                                                                       89,532                                     85,335
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Less: Allowance for Loan Loss                                                                                          (1,550)                                   (1,650)
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                       Loans receivable-net                                                                                                   87,982                                     83,685
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Premises and equipment                                                                                                  4,060                                      4,063
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Federal Home Loan Bank stock                                                                                            2,237                                      2,237
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Foreclosed assets held for sale                                                                                           230                                        403
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Interest receivable                                                                                                       481                                        456
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Prepaid federal income tax                                                                                                 61                                        132
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Deferred federal income tax                                                                                                66                                         73
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Prepaid FDIC insurance premiums                                                                                             -                                                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Other assets                                                                                                              649                                        631
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                                                                 Total assets                                                                                                 $123,329                                  $119,308
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    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Liabilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Deposits                                                                                                              $96,908                                                                     $96,132
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Federal Home Loan Bank advances                                                                                        15,478                                     12,458
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                        Advances from borrowers for taxes and
                        insurance                                                                                                                168                                         77
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Interest payable                                                                                                           47                                         48
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Accrued federal income tax                                                                                                  -                                                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Deferred federal income tax                                                                                                 -                                                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Preferred dividend payable                                                                                                  -                                                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Other liabilities                                                                                                         221                                        254
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                                                                 Total liabilities                                                                                             112,822                                   108,969
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Shareholders' equity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Preferred stock                                                                                                             -                                                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Common stock                                                                                                               15                                         15
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Additional Paid-in capital                                                                                              5,299                                      5,299
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Retained earnings                                                                                                      12,681                                     12,526
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                        Accumulated other comprehensive income
                        ( loss)                                                                                                                  (31)                                       (44)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Treasury stock                                                                                                         (7,457)                                   (7,457)
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                                                                  Total shareholders' equity                                                                                    10,507                                    10,339
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    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                                                                                                $123,329                                  $119,308
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                                                                                               Community Investors Bancorp, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                               (In thousands, except share data)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                           UNAUDITED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                        
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    Total interest income                                                                                                                                                       $1,221                                    $1,306
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
    Total interest expense                                                                                                                                                         199                                       261
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                       Net interest income                                                                                                     1,022                                      1,045
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
    Provision for losses on loans                                                                                                                                                  111                                        95
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                        Net interest income after provision for
                        loan losses                                                                                                              911                                        950
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
    Other income (losses)                                                                                                                                                          385                                       327
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
    General, administrative and other expenses                                                                                                                                   1,071                                     1,114
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                       Earnings (loss) before income taxes                                                                                       225                                        163
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
    Federal income taxes expense (benefit)                                                                                                                                          71                                        54
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                       NET EARNINGS                                                                                                             $154                                                                        $109
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                       Preferred dividends                                                                                                         -                                         35
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    NET EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHARES                                                                                                                                      $154                                       $74
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    EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                                                                                                                                             $0.19                                     $0.09
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SOURCE Community Investors Bancorp, Inc.