Effective as of the close of business on Monday, October 15, 2012, Investors Bancorp, Inc. completed its acquisition of Marathon Banking Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Marathon National Bank of New York for $135 million in cash consideration. As of June 30, 2012, Marathon Banking Corporation has assets of $898 million, deposits of $777 million and equity of $112 million and operated thirteen branch offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Fort Lee, New Jersey.

A copy of the press release announcing the completion of the acquisition of Marathon Banking Corporation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purposes.

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(d) Exhibits.

         Exhibit No.   Description

         99.1          Press release dated October 16, 2012, by Investors
                       Bancorp, Inc., announcing completion of acquisition.