UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q


Quarterly Report pursuant to SectionQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act ofOR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended September 30, 1996            C ommissionMarch 31, 1997.  
Commission File No. 841105-D

                              BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES


      MaineMAINE                                   01-0393663   
(State or other jurisdiction of         (I.R.S.(I.R.S> Employer
incorporation or organization)          Identification No.)

P.O. Box 400, 82 Main Street, Bar Harbor, MEMaine                             04609-0400    
(Address of principal executive             offices)              (Zip Code)
Registrants'soffices)


Registrant s telephone number, including area code:
    (207) 288-3314    

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d)15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

     YES:YES XX            NO:NO



Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer s classes of common stock as of September 30, 1996:March 31, 1997:

              Common Stock:   1,818,2371,820,583

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                              TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Financial Information Page Item I. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 2 December 31, 19951996 and September 30, 1996March 31, 1997 3-4 Consolidated Statements of Earnings 3 Three months ended March 31, 1995, 1996 and nine months ended September 30, 1994, 1995 and 19961997 5 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity 4 NineThree months ended September 30, 1995March 31, 1996 and 19961997 6 Consolidated StatementsStatement of Cash Flows 5 NineThree months ended September 30, 1995March 31, 1996 and 19961997 7-8 Rate Volume Analysis 6 NineThree months ended September 30, 1995March 31, 1996 and 19961997 9 Rate Sensitivity Report 7 As of September 30, 1996March 31, 1997 10 Notes to Financial Statements 8-1011-15 Item II.2. Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11-1416-19 Signature Page 1520
PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION SEPTEMBER 30, 1996MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBERDecember 31, 1996 1995
March 31 December 31, 1997 1996 ASSETS Cash and Due from Banks $10,697,921 $ 8,759,7979,857,083 $ 11,298,408 Federal Funds Sold 0 3,800,0002,000,000 Investment Securities Securities Availableavailable for Sale, At market 24,357,033 19,885,555sale 19,541,404 19,384,433 Securities Heldheld to Maturitymaturity (Market Value $83,312,478value $82,220,584, in 1997; $83,067,746 in 1996) 82,900,482 82,716,836 Other Securities 5,448,569 5,623,639 Loans held for sale 441,675 336,540 Loans, net of allowance for possible loan losses of $4,366,173 in 1997 And $4,292,995 in 1996 and $83,180,706 in 1995) 83,771,708 82,209,062 Total Investment Securities 108,128,141 102,094,617 Loans Held for Sale 163,151 68,326 Gross Loans 211,360,948 201,765,717 Allowance for possible Loan losses (4,287,650) (4,047,883) Net Loans 207,073,298 197,717,834210,320,843 207,667,053 Premises and Equipment 7,547,748 6,219,5697,621,612 7,498,046 Other Assets 8,423,844 7,948,5569,050,858 8,617,790 TOTAL ASSETS 342,034,103 326,608,699$345,182,526 $345,142,745 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits Demand Deposits 40,093,949 32,394,610$ 33,418,916 $ 35,918,779 NOW Accounts 39,541,940 38,300,11937,597,430 40,529,509 Savings Deposits 55,907,356 53,660,52650,833,577 53,085,062 Time, $100,000 and over 14,311,191 14,005,18715,748,031 14,611,616 Other Time 107,127,970 113,110,959 TOTAL DEPOSITS 256,982,406 251,471,401106,776,570 107,530,192 Total Deposits 244,374,524 251,675,158 Securities sold underSold Under Repurchase Agreements 6,862,376 5,791,1935,393,334 8,246,079 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 36,589,485 32,700,00052,550,129 43,908,263 Other Liabilities 4,442,483 3,403,281 TOTAL LIABILITIES 304,876,750 293,365,8753,956,342 3,426,320 Total Liabilities 306,274,329 307,255,820 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Capital Stock, par valuePar Value $2 Authorized 10,000,000 shares issuedIssued 1,820,583 in 1997 and 1,818,237 in 1996 and 1,813,605 in 19953,641,166 3,636,474 3,627,210 Surplus 7,574,170 7,489,127 7,368,695 Retained Earnings 27,527,907 23,523,62629,297,581 28,204,829 PAGE Net unrealized appreciation (Depreciation)Unrealized Appreciation on securitiesSecurities available for sale, netNet of tax, BenefitTax Expense (Benefit) of $80,712 ($136,371)in 19961997 and tax of $32,606$53,321 in 1995 (156,155) 63,2931996 (264,720) (103,505) Less: Cost of 100,000 shares Ofof Treasury Stock (1,340,000) (1,340,000) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY 37,157,353 33,242,82438,908,197 37,886,925 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY 342,034,103 326,608,699$345,182,526 $345,142,745
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statementsstatements. PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)(Unaudited)
THREE THREE THREE MONTHS THREE MONTHS THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS NINE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDING ENDING ENDING ENDING ENDING ENDING 09-30-96 09-30-95 09-30-94 09-30-96 09-30-95 09-30-9403/31/97 03/31/96 03/31/95 Interest & Fees on Loans $5,150-807 $5,121,406 $4,205,264 $25,147,611 $14,330,622 $11,742,788$5,026,419 $5,002,507 $4,413,005 Interest & Dividends on Investment Securities: Taxable Interest Income 1,581,668 1,445,337 1,172,225 4,498,022 4,057,080 3,312,1421,595,692 1,468,129 1,243,323 Non-taxable Interest Inc. 191,830 215,313 208,013 581,432 647,061 618,545179,565 195,476 215,370 Dividends 88,910 77,982 116,949 260,781 286,046 265,48296,008 85,498 104,376 Federal Funds Sold 5,933 41,790 3,706 22,916 91,141 31,159 Total Interest Income 7,019,148 6,901,828 5,706,157 20,510,762 19,411,950 15,970,1169,183 5,193 16,074 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 6,906,867 6,756,803 5,992,148 Interest on Deposits 2,161,816 2,233,392 1,615,156 6,718,418 6,077,427 4,347,5662,138,874 2,307,076 1,794,598 Interest in Short Termon Borrowings 624,714 533,699 359,700 1,754,156 1,719,723 1,185,198 Total Interest Expense 2,786,530 2,767,091 1,974,856 8,472,571 7,797,150 5,533,764726,079 509,942 575,408 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 2,864,953 2,817,018 2,370,006 Net Interest Income 4,232,618 4,134,737 3,731,301 12,038,191 11,614,800 10,436,3524,041,914 3,939,785 3,622,142 Provision for Loan Losses 120,000180,000 240,000 240,000 600,000 720,000 720,000 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 4,112,618 3,894,737 3,491,301 11,438,191 10,894,800 9,716,3523,861,914 3,699,785 3,382,142 Other Income 1,684,273 1,362,041 1,251,090 3,741,703 3,183,547 3,059,539 Investment Securities1,026,839 1,001,427 883,606 Net Security Gains (Losses) (55,852) 0 0 32,532 16,934 0 58,494 Other Expenses: Salaries & Emp. Benefits 1,467,981 1,245,330 1,321,864 4,265,530 3,639,676 3,749,390Employee Ben. 1,459,506 1,401,822 1,208,523 Other 1,512,297 1,305,752 974,447 3,759,334 3,698,848 3,276,061 Investment Securities Losses 0 0 0 0 0 01,054,927 1,109,440 1,173,046 Income Before Income Taxes 2,816,613 2,705,696 2,478,612 7,171,964 6,739,813 5,808,9342,318,468 2,189,950 1,884,179 Income Tax Expense 726,837 859,275 677,957 2,050,829 2,084,741 1,688,471 Net Income 2,089,776 1,846,421 1,800,655 5,121,135 4,655,082 4,120,463 Earnings per Share: Based on 1,709,835 Shares for 1994,743,953 667,700 575,870 NET INCOME $1,574,515 $1,522,250 $1,308,309 PER COMMON SHARE DATA, RESTATED FOR FIVE-FOR-ONE SPLIT IN 1995: BASED ON 1,713,605 forSHARES FOR 1995, and 1,718,237 Shares for 1996* $1.22 $1.08 $1.05 $2.98 $2.72 $2.41 Dividends per Share $0.25FOR 1996 AND 1,720,583 SHARES FOR 1997 $0.92 $0.89 $0.76 DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $0.28 $0.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.65 $0.36 $0.30
*Earnings per share have been restated in 1994 to reflect a five-for-one stock split declared July 11, 1995.The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY QUARTERS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 1995, 1996 AND 19961997 (UNAUDITED)
NET UNREA- NET LIZED LOSS STOCK- CAPITAL RETAINED TREASURY ON EQUITYAVAILABLE TREASURY HOLDERS STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR SALE STOCK SECURITIES EQUITY Balance, 12/31/94 $3,619,670 $7,314,408 $19,118,678 ($1,340,000) 48,027 $28,760,7833,619,670 7,314,408 19,118,678 $48,027 (1,340,000) 28,760,783 Net Earnings 4,655,082 4,655,0821,308,309 1,308,309 Cumulative effect to record appreciate on securities available for sale 0 Cash Dividends Declared (616,897) (616,897)0 Net Unrealized appreciationAppreciation on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax of $37,388 24,550 24,550 Sale of Stock (3,770* Shares) 7,540 54,288 0 0 0 61,828 Balance, 3/31/95 $3,627,210 $7,368,696 $20,426,987 $ 72,557 ($1,340,000) $72,557 $30,155,470 Balance 12/31/95 $3,627,210 $7,368,695 $23,523,626 $ 63,293 ($1,340,000) 33,242,824 Net earnings 1,574,515 1,574,515 Cash dividends declared (343,647) (343,547) Net unrealized depreciation on securities available for sale, net of tax of $44,067 37,516 37,516 Sale of Stock (3,770 Shares) 7,540 54,288 61,828 Balance, 9/30/95 $3,627,210 $7,368,696 $23,156,863 ($1,340,000) $85,543 $32,898,312 Balance, 12/31/95 3,627,210 7,368,695 23,523,626 (1,340,000) 63,293 33,242,824 Net Earnings 5,121,135 5,121,135 Cash Dividends Declared (1,116,854) (1,116,854) Net Unrealized Depreciation on Securities Available for Sale, Net of Tax benefit of $80,712 37,516 37,516$25,383 (112,566) (112,566) Sale of Stock (4,632 Shares)shares) 9,264 120,432 0 0 0 129,696 Balance 9/30/03/31/96 $3,636,474 $7,489,127 $27,527,907$24,754,494 ($ 49,273) ($1,340,000) $34,490,822 Balance 12/31/96 $3,636,474 $7,489,127 $28,204,829 ($156,155) $37,157,353 103,505) ($1,340,000) $37,886,925 Net earnings 1,574,515 1,574,515 Cash dividends declared (481,763) (481,763) Net unrealized depreciation on securities available for sale, net of tax benefit of $189,692 (161,215) (161,215) Sale of Stock (2,346 shares) 4,692 85,043 89,735 Balance 03/31/97 $3,641,166 $7,574,170 $29,297,581 ($ 264,720) ($1,340,000) $38,908,197
*Number of shares of stock have been restated to reflect a five-for-one stock split declared July 11, 1995. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
MARCH 31, MARCH 31 1997 1996 SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30 1996 1995 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: NET INCOME $1,574,515 $ 5,121,135 $ 4,655,0821,522,250 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: DEPRECIATION 566,161 436,354222,578 156,802 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 600,000 720,000180,000 240,000 PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED (4,664) 9,7780 (2,510) NEW LOANS ORIGINATED FOR SALE (7,108,320) (5,422,883)(925,290) (2,894,790) PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MORTGAGES HELD FOR SALE 7,028,603 5,442,126861,267 2,892,941 GAIN ON SALE OF MORTGAGES ORIGINATED FOR SALE (15,108) (19,243)(27,569) (6,136) NET SECURITIES GAINS (16,934)LOSSES (GAINS) 55,852 0 NET AMORTIZATION OF BOND PREMIUM 224,207 137,18522,985 64,122 (GAIN) LOSS ON SALE OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 0 0 NET CHANGE IN OTHER ASSETS (287,745) (556,533)(337,212) (829,220) NET CHANGE IN OTHER LIABILITIES 1,039,202 53,020530,022 753,759 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 7,146,537 5,454,8862,113,056 1,897,218 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: PURCHASES OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY (13,636,697) (20,927,848)(5,053,484) ( 7,058,576) PROCEEDS FROM THE MATURITY & PRINCIPAL PAYDOWNS OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 6,481,601 6,276,1344,846,744 2,007,718 PROCEEDS FROM CALLSALE OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 5,420,608 5,750,000119,218 3,500,000 PURCHASES OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (5,503,125) (1,997,188)(500,000) (3,001,875) PROCEEDS FROM THE MATURITY & PRINCIPAL PAYDOWNS OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 148,128 4,54938,853 2,363 PROCEEDS FROM CALL OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 60,021 500,000 0 NET LOANS MADE TO CUSTOMERS (10,009,102) (13,582,338)(2,860,140) 143,572 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (1,894,340) (1,043,719)(346,144) (154,462) PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 0 0 NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (18,492,928) (25,520,410)(3,694,932) (4,061,260) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: NET CHANGE IN SAVINGS, NOW AND DEMAND DEPOSITS 11,187,990 2,224,501(7,683,427) (6,686,550) NET CHANGE IN TIME DEPOSITS (5,676,985) 28,215,467382,793 1,005,002 NET CHANGE IN REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 1,071,183 9,403,755 PURCHASE OF ADVANCES(2,852,745) (464,443) PROCEEDS FROM FHLB 33,000,000 19,000,000FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 3,000,000 9,000,000 REPAYMENT OF ADVANCES FROM FHLB (13,000,000) (20,000,000)FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (5,000,000) (4,000,000) NET CHANGE IN OTHER SHORT TERM OTHER BORROWED FUNDS (16,110,515) (16,000,000)10,641,866 (1,608,855) PROCEEDS FROMOF SALE OFFROM CAPITAL STOCK 89,735 129,696 61,828 PAYMENTPAYMENTS OF DIVIDENDS (1,116,854) (616,898)(481,763) (343,647) NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 9,484,515 22,288,653(1,903,541) (2,968,797) NET INCREASE (DECREASE)IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,861,876) 2,223,129(3,441,325) (5,132,839) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 13,298,408 12,559,797 9,714,713 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER 10,6977921 11,937,842$9,857,083 $ 7,426,958 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FORFOR: INTEREST 8,533,008 7,708,377$2,840,619 $2,805,299 INCOME TAXES 1,450,000 2,026,679279,000 $ 5,000 NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS: TRANSFER FROM LOANS TO REAL ESTATE OWNED (OTHER A 193,000 186,000ASSETS) 0 $ 70,000 TRANSFER OF SECURITIES FROM HELD TO MATURITY TO AVAILABLE FOR SALE 0 0
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsSEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE RATE VOLUME ANALYSIS The following table represents a summary of the changes in interest earned and interest paid as a result of changes in rates and changes in volumes. For each category of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes attributable to change in rate (change in rate multiplied by old volume) and change in volume (change in volume multiplied by old rate). The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO MARCH 31, 1996 INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:
VOLUME RATE NET LOANS $ 281,354 $ (257,442) $ 23,912 TAXABLE SECURITIES $ 74,573 $ 63,500 138,073 TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES $ (13,112) $ (2,799) (15,911) FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS $ 3,944 $ 46 3,990 TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $ 346,758 $ (196,694) $ 150,064 DEPOSITS $ ( 65,655) $ (102,547) (168,202) BORROWINGS $ 212,160 $ 3,977 216,137 TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $ 146,504 $ (98,569) $ 47,935 NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $ 200,254 ($ 98,125) $ 102,129
YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES AS OF MARCH 31, 1996 COMPARED TO SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 1995 INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:
VOLUME RATE NET LOANS $ 853,768 ($36,779) $816,989 TAXABLE SECURITIES 545,049 (129,372) 415,677 TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES (57,057) (8,572) (65,629) FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS (58,848) (9,377) (68,225) TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $1,282,912 (184,100) $1,098,812 DEPOSITS $357,112 283,876 640,988 BORROWINGS $116,955 (82,522) 34,433 TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $474,067 $201,354 $675,421 NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $808,845 ($385,454) $423,391
YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1995 COMPARED TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:
VOLUME RATE NET LOANS $1,588,681315,043 $ 999,153 $2,587,834274,459 $ 589,502 TAXABLE SECURITIES $ 411,623226,001 $ 353,879 765,502( 20,073) 205,928 TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES $ 900(19,783) $ 27,616 28,516(111) (19,894) FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS $ 38,677(9,369) $ 21,305 59,982(1,512) (10,881) TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $2,039,881 $1,401,953 $3,441,834$ 511,892 $ 252,763 $ 764,655 DEPOSITS $ 574,059 $1,155,802 1,729,861224,289 $ 288,189 512,478 BORROWINGS $ 49,653(54,199) $ 483,872 533,525(11,267) (65,466) TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $ 623,712 $1,639,674 $2,263,386170,090 $ 276,922 $ 447,012 NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $1,416,169$ 341,802 ($237,721) $1,178,448 24,159) $ 317,643
PAGE INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1996MARCH 31, 1997 (UNAUDITED) Amounts in Thousands The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at September 30, 1996March 31 1997 which are anticipated by the Bank, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown.
ONE TO GREATER TOTAL TO FIVE THAN FIVE ONE YEAR YEARS YEARS TOTAL Loans - Fixed Rate $ 10,06413,094 $ 30,34634,085 $ 22,88517,868 $ 63,295 Loans65,047 - Variable Rate 120,941 22,110 2,036 145,087117,652 26,616 2,071 146,339 Investments 42,025 41,622 24,479 108,12636,490 37,474 34,328 108,292 Federal Funds Sold 0 0 0 0 Interest Rate Swap/FloorSwap 0 15,000 0 15,000 Total Earning Assets $173,030 $109,078 $ 49,400 $331,508167,236 113,175 54,267 334,678 Deposits $139,010 $ 18,867 $ 99,026 $256,903141,486 14,521 88,367 244,374 Repurchase Agreements 6,7895,465 0 1,135 7,924725 6,190 Borrowings 25,681 10,90840,122 12,428 0 36,58952,550 Interest Rate Swap/FloorSwap 5,000 10,000 0 15,000 Total Sources $176,480 $ 39,775 $100,161 $316,416192,073 36,949 89,092 318,114 Net Gap Position ($3,450) $ 69,303 ($50,761) $ 15,092(24.837) 76,226 (34,825) 16,564 Cumulative Gap ($3,450) $ 65,853 $15,092 $ 15,092(24,837) $51,389 $16,564 $16,564 Rate Sensitive Assets/ Rate Sensitive Liabilities 87.07% 306.30% 60.91% 105.21%
Except as stated below, the amounts of assets and liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the earlier of term to repricing or the contractual terms of the asset or liability. The Bank has assumed that 4 3/4% of its savings is more rate sensitive and will react to rate changes, and has therefore categorized it in the 3-12 monthone year time horizon. The remainder is stable and is listed in the greater than five year category. NOW accounts, other than seasonal fluctuations approximating $4,000,000, are stable and are listed in the greater than five year category. Money market accounts are assumed to reprice in three months or less. Certificates of deposit are assumed to reprice at the date of contractual maturity. Fixed rate mortgages, totaling $40,000,000$44,000,000 are amortized using the weighted average maturity of 143147 months, with an additional prepayment rate of 9%11%, which approximates the Bank s prior experience. PAGE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996MARCH 31, 1997 1. Summary of interim financial statement adjustments. The accompanying unaudited statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in the Bank s 19951996 Annual Report.
March 31, 1997 Carrying Market Value Value SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 CARRYING MARKET VALUE VALUE 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES:SECURITIES a. U.S. Treasury and other Governmentgovernment agencies $ 79,180,49119,392,495 $ 78,065,73518,994,154 b. Marketable equity securities 550,000 547,250 Total Securities Available for Sale $ 19,942,495 $ 19,541,404 HELD TO MATURITY a. U.S. Treasury and other political subdivisions 62,001,708 61,072,423 b. States of the U.S. and other Politicalpolitical subdivisions 12,771,113 13,142,75411,857,531 12,138,167 c. Other securities 16,412,392 16,461,022Corporate bonds 9,041,242 9,009,995 Total Securities $108,363,996 $107,669,511 Securities heldHeld to maturity 83,771,108 83,312,478 Securities available For sale 24,592,888 24,357,033Maturity $82,900,481 $82,220,585 OTHER SECURITIES 5,448,569 $5,448,569 TOTAL SECURITIES $108,291,545 $107,210,558
The Bank does not hold any securities for a single Issuerissuer which exceed 10% of the Bank s stockholders equity.
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 September 30, December 31, 1996 1995 3. LOANSLOANS: a. Commercial, agricultural Andand other loans $43,914,307 $40,190,313$ 42,210,770 $ 39,451,440 b. Real Estate - Construction 8,750,023 8,072,2307,414,073 8,905,823 c. Real Estate - Mortgage 141,926,931 135,862,776148,062,406 146,361,313 d. Installment loans 16,769,687 17,640,398Loans 16,999,767 17,241,472 Total Loans $211,360,948 $201,765,717$214,687,016 $211,960,048
PAGE 4. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES:
March 31, March 31, 1997 1996 September 30, September 30 1996 1995 Balance, beginning January 1: $4,292,995 $ 4,047,883 $ 3,891,835 Provision charged to income 600,000 720,000180,000 240,000 Recoveries of amounts charged 100,840 78,14426,350 29,512 Losses charged to provision 461,073 464,264133,172 148,975 Balance, ending September 30:March 31 $4,366,173 $ 4,287,650 $ 4,225,7154,168,420
PAGE Information regarding impaired loans is as follows for September 30, 1996:March 31, 1997:
Average investment in impaired loans $ 1,375,6831,913,664 Interest income recognized on impaired loans, including interest income recognized on cash basis 107,73018,884 Interest income recognized on impaired loans on cash basis 107,73018,884 Balance of impaired loans` 1,604,919loans 1,631,523 Less portion for which no allowance for loan losses is allowed 0 Portion of impaired loan balance for which Anan allowance for credit losses is allocated 1,604,9191,631,523 Portion of allowance for loan losses allocated to the impaired loan balance 124,598118,824
5. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR OTHER REAL ESTATE:
3/31/97 3/31/96 3/31/95 9/30/96 9/30/95 9/30/94 Balance, beginning Jan. 1January 1: $22,589 $26,000 $30,486 $ 53,286 Provision charged to income (4,664) 9,778 1,8000 (2,510) 9,867 Losses charged to provision 21,336 15,110 24,6000 0 0 Balance, ending Sept. 30 $ 0 $25,154 $ 30,486March 31 $22,589 $23,490 $40,353
6. The aggregate dollar amount of loans made to directors, executive officers or principal holders of equity securities as of September 30, 1996March 31, 1997 and December 31, 19951996 respectively were:
Aggregate amount, beginning 1-11/1 $3,806,555 $3,279,479 $ 3,409,868 New Loans 294,012 349,935loans 228,674 912,044 Repayments 63,576 480,32483,992 384,968 Aggregate amount, ending 9-30-96 $3,509,9153/31/97 $3,951,237 Aggregate amount, ending 12-31-95 $ 3,279,47912/31/96 $3,806,555
PAGE 7. OTHER ASSETS: September 30,
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 1995 a. a: Interest earned but Notnot paid on: Loans $ 1,513,648 $ 1,471,216$1,726,089 $1,471,216 Investments 1,253,2101,168,578 1,008,678 b. Other Real Estate Owned 275,744 443,652269,954 270,430
PAGE 8. INCOME TAXES: The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes effective January 1, 1993. The standard requires adoption of a liability method of accounting for income taxes. The accounting change had no effect on the company s net income or retained earnings. Components of income tax expense for the period ended September 30, 1996March 31, 1997 are as follows:
Current Federal $2,215,053$680,789 State 68,036 $2,283,08926,017 Deferred (232,260) $2,050,82937,147 $743,953
Actual tax expense differs from the expected tax expense computedcomputer by applying the applicable federal corporate income tax rate of 34% is as follows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 1996:March 31, 1997
Computed tax expense $2,240,987$ 785,552 Tax exempt interest (240,264)(64,476) Other 50,106 $2,050,829$ 22,877 $ 743,953
PAGE At September 30, 1996,March 31, 1997, items giving rise to the deferred income tax assets and liabilities, using a tax rate of 34%, are as follows:
ASSET LIABILITY ASSET LIABILITY Allowance for possible loan losses Onon loans andAnd real estate owned $1,295,759$1,330,138 Deferred and accrued employee benefits 916,960936,499 Deferred loan origination fees 78,123 Securities60,051 Security losses not currently Deductibledeductible 0 Core deposit intangibles 92,43984,221 Depreciation 51,2440 78,850 Other 25,935 $2,460,460 $08,595 $2,419,504 $ 78,850
No valuation allowance is deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset.
9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE: 1997 1996 1995 Federal Income Tax $1,982,793 $2,018,482$717,936 $644,549 State Income Tax 68,036 66,25926,017 23,151
PAGE MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following is the review of the results of operations for September 30,March 31, 1997, as compared to March 31, 1996, are reflected through the growthshowing earnings with a 3% increase, and changes in the balance sheet.sheet of $19,000,000 or approximately 6% over last year. Total assets grewloans have grown by more than $18,000,000 in 1996 and $30,000,000 in 1995 each compared toalmost $13,000,000 over the previous year s third quarter end. The major changes are foundpast twelve months, with the investment portfolio remaining constant over the past year. Purchases in the investment and loan portfolios. TheBank s investment portfolio growthtotaled in excess of just under $6,000,000 has predominantly been in$15,000,000; however, maturities and principal paydowns from the areaBank s mortgage backed securities portfolios were comparable for the same period. Purchases were made of US Government agency debentures. The most recent purchases totaling $2,500,000, have been callable securitiessponsored debentures or mortgage backed pools. Unrealized gains and losses showed a negative balance for the second year in a row and continue to be indicative of the current economic marketplace with two or three years of call protectioninterest rates rising abruptly and final maturities of 10 years. These, like other longer term government sponsored securities have been placedpresumed to be temporary. This is also visible in the available for sale portion of the portfolio. In addition, when comparing September 30, 1996 to September 30, 1995, the Bank s available for sale portfolio has changed by the one-time transfer of securities at market value totaling $5,600,000 in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board implementation guidance issued in November of 1995. The Bank s available for sale portfolio also includes $5,400,000 in Federal Home Loan Bank stock. Ownership of stock is required by the FHLB for participation in their funding programs. Thetotal market value of the held to maturity portion ofportfolio that is currently $1,080,000 below book value. However, the portfolio is $460,000 less than the book value, with the AFS portfolio market value at $226,000 less than the book value. The potential for loss, if the entire investment portfolioearning in excess of the Bank were sold as of September 30, 1996, would be a loss of less than one-half of one percent of the book value of the portfolio. The appreciation of net unrealized gains to $85,500 as of September 30, 1995 was gradual in line with the increase in the market. The market value of the entire portfolio, which was approximately $470,000 greater than the book value, had risen in 1995, following national economic trends including lower interest rates.7%. The Bank does not hold any securities (such as structured debt tied to multiple indices, interest only or principal only securities) that may experience considerable change in their market values by a greater degree than traditional debt and could materially affect the entire portfolio. It does holdholds one structured note, a 10-year step-upstep up government agency debenture, which steps annually by 1/8 of 1% after 3another two years during which time it is earningat 7%. The taxable portionloan growth of the Bank s securities have been earning 7.10 for the first nine months ofalmost $13,000,000 from March 31, 1996, a reduction of only 7 basis points since September 30, 1995. In the loan portfolio, which has grown by $12,000,000 (6.2%) in the past twelve months, the Bank s concentration has been through the extension ofpredominantly in loans secured by real estateestate. This 6% growth is comparable to its consumer customers totaling $8,000,000 more than one year ago. This comparesthe growth between 1995 and 1996, which was also attributable to 1995's growth of $16,000,000 (8.8%) in loan growth, with $11,000,000 beingloans secured by real estate and granted to the Bank s consumer customers.estate. The Bank continues to experience strong competition from other financial institutions within its marketplace. Its strength lies in its market area. During 1996, the fundingrelationships built with our customers and the ability to offer prompt service in response to their needs. Funding for the asset growth has come predominantly from borrowings primarily through the Federal Home Loan Bank. Total advances increased by $28,000,000 and include $12,000,000increases in longer term borrowings as funding for certain specific commercial credits. The Bank had found it cheaper to solicit deposits in 1995 as competitive deposit rates were below other options of funding sources. The Bank increased i t s deposit by $23,000,000, predominantly in interest bearing certificates of deposit promotions. Likewise, as opportunities surfaced to attract lower cost deposits and repurchase agreements, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank decreasedtotaling $16,500,000 as those funds became less costly than traditional deposit products. A year ago the bank had increased its deposits by $23,255,000 more than in March of 1995, through CD campaigns that brought in funds for periods of one to two years. Those campaigns offered national market rates and affected only that specific portion of total deposits, thereby not increasing existing deposit costs. As those funds began to mature in mid-1996, which is visible with the reduction in time deposits between March 1996 and 1997 of $6,600,000, the Bank elected to switch to the Federal Home Loan Bank as its source of replacement for some of those funds. Similarly, between March 1995 and 1996, the Bank increased its advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank by $7,000,000. During both years, short$14,000,000 as these funds became less costly than opportunities for wholesale repurchase agreements. Short term borrowings were reducedwill begin dropping during the next six months through seasonal deposit growth, investment maturities and/or calls and principal paydowns from the Bank s mortgage backed securities portfolio. Liquidity is measured by the Bank s ability to meet cash needs at a reasonable cost or minimum loss to the Bank. Liquidity management involves the ability to meet cash flow requirements of its customers, which may come from depositors withdrawing funds or borrowers requiring funds to meet credit needs. Without adequate liquidity management, the Bank would not be able to meet the needs of the individuals and communities itits serves. The Bank PAGE utilizes a Basic Surplus/Deficit model to measure its liquidity over a 30-day and a 90-day time horizon. We e x a mine theThe relationship between liquid assets and short term liabilities whichthat are vulnerable to non-replacement within a 30-day period. The 90-day analysis extends to include a projection of subsequent cash flow funding needs over an additional 60-day time horizon.period are examined. The Bank s policy is to maintain its liquidity position at a minimum of 5% of total assets. For the past twelve months, theThe Bank has maintained liquidity in its balance sheet in excess of 9.9%.14% for the past twelve months. Liquidity as measured by the Basic Surplus/Deficit model was 15%17.2% as of March 31, 1996 for the 30-day horizon and 10.8%18.8% for the 90-day horizon as of September 30, 1996.horizon. How the changes in the balance sheet have affected the Bank may be viewed through the earnings statement for the periods ending September 30, 1994,March 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997. With growth of 6% in the Bank s balance sheet, earnings grew by $52,000. In comparison, the Bank experienced a very strong first quarter in 1996 in comparison to the first quarter of 1995 and 1996. Overall, thewhich produced a 16% increase over net income earnings for the Bank are $466,000 ahead of last year s first nine months earnings which represents a 10% increase. Net interest income forduring the first ninethree months of 1996 has added strong earnings and1995. Interest income is affected by rates, volumes and the mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. InterestFor the first three months of 1996, net interest income earned from loans increased in 1996 by $850,000 due to volumes of loans with a small reduction in earnings of $37,000 due to changes in rates. Overall yields from the$100,000 and may be broken down as follows. The loan portfolio remained within 5 basis points of 1995's yields. In 1995, increases in the loan portfolio affordedyielded the Bank additional interest income of $1,590,000 due to$280,000 through increases in volumes, with further increases of $1,000,000but experienced offsetting decreasing in interest income totaling $257,000 due to changesdecreases in rates. The Bankrates, leaving the growth in loan interest income virtually flat over the past twelve months. Yields on loans decreased by 21 basis points from March 1996 to March of 1997, following a year in which they had increased its base lending ratefrom 1995 to 1996 by 7524 basis pointspoints. Looking at the comparison in dollars of interest earned from 1995 to 1996, loan interest income was increased by $590,000, achieved through increases in volume totaling $315,000 and increases in rates of $275,000. Although the investment portfolio did not grow between September 30, 1994the years ended March 31, 1996 and September 30, 1995. Although only a portion of loans1997, the portfolio changed as securities matured or were called. Total investment income grew by $126,000, with increases in both rates and volumes on those securities which are immediately affectedtaxable ($142,000) and decreasing in both rates and volumes on tax exempt securities owned by changes in the Bank s base rate,($16,000). The yield on the effect of the increase has over time increased the yields in the portfolio. The commercial real estate rate for variable rate mortgages increased as well in 1995 and by 100entire securities portfolio went up just slightly (6 basis points since September 30, 1994. As the loans in that portion of the portfolio, totaling over $50,000,000 in mortgages, reached their annual anniversary dates, the yield improved the overall yield for loans. Loan yields increased by 99 basis points between September 30, 1995 and 1994 and represented the first increase in several years. Similar to the loan portfolio forpoints) during this period. At March 31, 1996, the investment interest increasedand dividend income grew by virtue$175,000, with increases related to volumes and a decrease in yields of purchases (totaling $429,000); however, as rates remained flat and with larger coupons maturing the portfolio experienced decreases due to rate changes totaling $147,000. Overall the yield on investments has dropped the same as the loan yield, 5$22,000 or a drop of 32 basis points from year to year. For 1995, interestIncreased costs on investments increased both due to volumes ($451,000) and to increased rates ($403,000). Similar to the loan yields, 1995 was the first year in several in which the overall investment yield increased rather than decreased. Yields on investments increasedliability side have been contained by 24 basis points during 1995 compared with 43 basis point drops in 1994. With the Bank well matched innot increasing its rates on savings, NOW and money market funds for the repricing of its balance sheet,past several years. At March 31, 1997, the funding costs followed a similar pattern as is described above for loans and investments. In 1996, theBank s cost of deposits rose based on volumes ($357,000) and rates ($284,000) while the cost of borrowed funds increasedhad decreased by $168,000, $65,000 due to reductions in volumes $117,000) but decreased by $82,500 because of rate changes. Reference is madecertificates of deposit and $102,000 due to the earlier discussion that the Bank elected to fund its asset growth through borrowings instead of deposits.reductions in rates. The cost of depositsborrowings increased by 21 basis points whereas the$216,000, which is comprised of $212,000 due to increased volumes (of $16,500,000 as mentioned earlier) and only $4,000 increase attributed to rate increases. The cost of borrowings decreasedpurchased funds over the past twelve months has increased by 268.5 basis points. The overall net interest income forAs stated previously, during 1995 and 1996, is $423,000 more than for the first nine monthsBank promoted certificates of 1995. Lookingdeposit at 1995, however, the cost of depositedcurrent national market rates and attracted funds, increased from September 1994 to 1995 by 78 basis points. Additionally rates rose on borrowed funds during the same period by over 117 basis points. These two factorswhich only increased the cost of funds on those particular CDS. The Bank s cost of interest bearing liabilitiesfunds increased by $2,263,000 in 1995. Due toPAGE $447,000 that was less than the increase in borrowedprevious year, although deposit balances grew by over $23,000,000. The cost of purchased funds costs, thewent up 17 basis points during this period. The Bank elected to promote certificates of deposit early in 1995, locking in acceptable rates for the Bank which were lower than alternative sources of funding. With increases on both sides of the balance sheet, the net effect on the Bank s earnings remained strongis positioned well with its net interest income totaling $1,178,000 more in 1995 than in 1994. With regard to interest rate sensitivity the Bank is positioned favorablywith assets and liabilities matched for the current interest rate cycle with $3,500,000 more of its liabilities repricing within a year. There is some exposure to falling rates out beyond a year when compared to its assets. Based on simulations, if interest rates were to risethat is primarily driven by 200 basis points and if the Bank were to maintain the balance sheet as it today, the Banks expectation that core deposit rates should not be lowered. Additionally, with a projected acceleration in prepayments in loans and investments, cash would experience virtually no change in its net interest income ($88,000 increase) in the next two years.be reinvested at lower yields. If rates were to drop by 200 basis points, simulations indicate that the Bank would only see a reduction in itss net interest income could drop by approximately $60,000 during the second year of $193,000. Neither change in rates (up or down) would indicate interest rate risk concerns for the Bank. Due to changesdrop, while increasing its income in the methodology used for computingfirst year by $220,000. This may be seen in the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis enclosed showing that during the first year the Bank has almost $25,000,000 fewer assets repricing than liabilities. If rates were to rise by 200 basis points, the Bank could experience a drop in interest income in the first year by $115,000, but pick up additional interest earnings in the second year by $90,000. The Bank has maintained its reserve for possible loan losses and due toover the past several years, reflecting the recessionary nature of the economy in the early 1990's,1990s. The ratio for the Bank increased its ratio to gross loans toreserve for possible loan losses has been over 2% and has maintained that reserve to loanfor the past three years, with a ratio through September 30, 1996.of 2.03% as of March 31, 1997. The Bank reviews its allocation to the reserve on a monthly basis and funds the reserve as deemed necessary. TheThis review includes a provision for specific credits, provisions due to historic l o a n l ossesloan losses by loan types and reservedreserves reflecting industry concentrations, credit concentrations, current economic conditions and underwriting under writing standards. In 1995, the Bank added a provision for impaired loans in accordance with FASB 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan , as amended by Statement No.118. A loan is impaired when it is probable that the Bank will not collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are loans that are carried on a non-accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status and are no longer considered to be impaired when they become current as to principal and interest or demonstrate a period of performance under the contractual terms, and in management s opinion are fully collectable. Certain loans are exempt from the provisions including large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment, such as consumer and residential mortgage loans. Impaired loans totaled $1,604,919 and $1,041,882 at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.114/118. Reference is made to the notes included within this filing that outlineoutlines the impaired loan figures. Losses in the loan portfolio wereare estimated at $840,000$500,000 for 1996,1997, with charged off loansfirst quarter 1997 charge offs totaling $461,000 for$133,000 compared to $149,000 during the first nine monthsquarter of this year. Losses for 1995 were originally estimated at $950,000 with $464,000 charged off through September 30, 1995, compared to $337,000 charged off in the first nine months of 1995.1996. The amounts represented below are the total dollars outstandingpast due for the first ninethree months of each year listed. Included in the 90-day past due category for 1996 are two loans totaling $820,000, one of which became current in the second quarter of 1996 and the other secured SBA financing.
Category 1997 1996 1995 Category 1996 1995 1994 90-day past due and still accruing $ 830,5321,302,437 $ 711,9431,247,941 $ 645,920189,904 Non-accruing 3,557,518 2,584,343 2,627,3143,207,492 3,289,461 4,184,679 Total 4,509,929 4,537,402 4,374,583 Gross loans 211,360,948 199,190,024 175,399,428$214,687,016 $201,502,682 $190,459,413 Percentage of gross loans 2.08% 1.65% 1.87% A review of the Bank s non-interest income shows the first nine months of 1996 ahead of the same period for 1995 by $558,000. $2300,000 of that pertains to the Trust Department s charge to its customers of scheduled fees. These fees are based on increased book assets of almost $25,000,000 and are based on the market value of total assets per account. In addition, as of January 1, 1996, the Bank implemented FASB Statement No. 122, Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights that has positively impacted the Bank s earnings by $126,000 year to date. A non- recurring entry of $278,000 in the form of an insurance payoff from a policy written on certain key persons in the Bank. Robert Avery, director and former president of the Bank, passed away in August of 1995 resulting in this one-time tax deductible payment. In 1995, non-interest earnings were $124,000 ahead of the same period in 1994, which was attributable to the Trust Department s scheduled fees based on increased book assets of more than $18,000,000. In 1994, the Bank experienced a modest increase in non-interest income of $70,000 more than the previous year. Accruing for an incentive program reflects the increase in salary and benefit costs in 1996 over 1995. Although the program is not new to the Bank in 1996, this is the first year that the dollars have been allocated prior to year end. Excluding the accrual, salary and benefits would be 1.6% higher than the first nine months of 1995. Salary and employee benefits for 1995 are actually three percent below 1994's expense and compare favorably with 1994 which shows a $435,000 (or 13%) increase over 1993. The increase in 1994 represents merit increases in compensation of 5% and costs incurred with the addition of a deferred plan for certain senior officers (Messrs. Reeves, Eaton, Goldthwait and MacDonald) in light of the termination of the defined benefit pension plan. Other expense for the first nine months of 1996 is above the comparable period in 1996 by $60,000 or 1.6%. A portion of that containment of costs is attributable to the temporary relief from FDIC insurance premiums. As a well-capitalized bank, Bar Harbor Banking and trust Company has not been required to pay premiums this year. As of September 30, 1995, the bank had incurred $240,000 in FDIC premiums. In the fourth quarter of 1995, the Bank sought the services of a consulting firm to review existing procedures, seeking greater efficiencies while maintaining quality customer service. The Bank incurred approximately $120,000 in expenses for these services during the first nine months of 1996 as the project was being completed. Additionally, the Bank is involved in numerous project, including item and document imaging, the conversion of its banking software to a client server model created by its current software vendor, the building of an operations center to house the loan, deposit, credit card and item processing operations of the Bank. Startup and non-recurring costs for these projects are included in the other expenses through September 30, 1996. W i th regard to other expense for 1995, expenses totaling $3,700,000 compared more with 1993's expenses of $3,560,000 than those of 1994. 1994 marked a year in which other expenses actually went down by $285,000 when compared to 1993. During 1993, the Bank took losses on properties owned which resulted from loan problems totaling $264,000. There were no comparable losses in either 1994 or 1995. There was no one category of expense which exceeded $50,000 in increased expenditures in 1995. The Trust Department had recently outsourced its tax preparation f o r customers and the initial outlay for that operation was approximately $44,000. Fees are now being generated from Trust customers and are reflected in the income earned by the Trust Department as discussed earlier. The Bank s year-to-date efficiency ratio is 55% remains consistent with the 1995 ratio and is well under the national average. Subsequent to September 30, 1996, the Bank was examined by the Bureau of Banking for the Sate of Maine with a safety and soundness audit and there were no recommendations made which would have a material effect on the registrant s capital resources, liquidity or operating earnings. The Bank s capital to asset ratio is 10.86% and the Bank far exceeds the required risk based capitol ratio of 8% with its Tier I ratio of 17.0%, total capital ratio of 18.25% and leverage ratio of 10.63%. Using the risk based capital formula, the Bank has capital in excess of requirements of $21,757,000. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. /s/ Date: November 12, 1996 Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. President Virginia M. Vendrell /s/ Date: November 12, 1996 Virginia M. Vendrell S e n ior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer2.10% 2.25% 2.30%
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In reviewing non-interest income and non-interest expense for the period between March 31, 1996 and 1997, there are no categories showing significant changes with dollars not exceeding $60,000 or more than 4% for any major category. The following is a discussion of the changes between 1995 and 1996. The first three months of 1996 show a strong start for the year with growth of 13%. This growth is attributed to the Trust Department s earnings growing by $64,000 over the first three months of 1995. In the fall of 1995, the Trust Department converted their tax preparation and began charging customers for the service. The cost of this tax service is shown in other expenses. Additionally, as of January 1, 1996, the Bank implemented FASB Statement No. 122 Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights that positively impacted the earnings of the Bank by $57,000. Accruing for an incentive program reflects the increase in salary and benefit costs in 1996 over 1995. Although the program is not new to the Bank in 1996, this is the first year that the dollars have been designated prior to year end. Excluding the accrual, salary and benefits would be 3% higher than the first quarter of 1995. Other expense for the first three months of 1996 is below the comparable period in 1995 due to the elimination of FDIC insurance premiums. As a well-capitalized bank, Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company has not been required to pay premiums for this coverage. In the fall of 1995, the Bank sought the services of a consulting firm to review existing procedures, seeking greater efficiencies while maintaining quality customer service. The Bank incurred $66,000 in expenses for these services during the first quarter of 1996. The Bank s capital to asset ratio is 11.6% and the Bank far exceeds the required risk based capital ratio of 8% with its Tier 1 ratio of 18.3% and total capital ratio of 19.5% or additional capital of $21,800,000. These ratios compare favorably to March 31, 1996 when the capital to average asset ratio was 10.6%, Tier 1 and total capital ratios compared to risk weighted assets were 16.1% and 17.4% respectively. SFAS No. 125 and 127 relate to the accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of certain liabilities and were adopted effective January 1, 1997. The adoption of these standards has had no material effect on the financial statements. SFAS No. 128 relates to the computation for earnings per share. The effect of adopting SFAS 128 has not been determined as of March 31, 1997. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. /s/ Date: May 15, 1997 Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. President Virginia M. Vendrell /s/ Date: May 15, 1997 Virginia M. Vendrell Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer PAGE