UNITED STATES
        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
             WASHINGTON, D.C.   20549
                         
                     FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1312 OR 15(d)15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 1997.
Commission File No.   841105-D

               BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES

     MAINE                                   01-039366301-
0393663
(State or other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S>(I.R.S.
Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identificationidentification No.)

Bar Harbor, Maine                             04609-040004609-
0400
(Address of principal executive               (Zip(ZIP
Code)
offices)

Registrant sRegistrant'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) 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  XX                         NO


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each
of the issuer sissuer's classes of common stock as of March 31,June
30, 1997:

            Common Stock:            1,820,583

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Page Financial Information Item I.1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 December 31, 1996, and March 31,June 30, 1997 3-4 Consolidated Statements of Earnings Three months and six months ended March 31, 1995,June 4 30, 1996 and 1997 5 Consolidated Statements of Changes in StockholdersStockholders' Equity Threethree months and 5 six months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 and 1997 6 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 and 1997 7-86-7 Rate Volume Analysis ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 1996 and 1997 98 Rate Sensitivity Report As of March 31,June 30, 1997 109 Notes to Financial Statements 11-1510-12 Item 2. Management s2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of 13-17 Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16-19 Signature Page 2018
PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1997 AND DecemberDECEMBER 31, 1996
March 31June 30 December 31 1997 1996 ASSETS Cash and Due from Banks $ 9,857,083 $ 11,298,408$10,967,452 $11,298,408 Federal Funds Sold 0 2,000,000 Investment Securities Securities available for sale, 19,541,404at 20,449,694 19,384,433 market Securities held to maturity (Market value $82,220,584,Value $77,053,468 in 1997; $83,067,74676,824,499 82,716,836 1997 and $85,503,679 in 1996) 82,900,482 82,716,8361996 Other Securities 5,448,5695,902,269 5,623,639 Loans held for sale 441,6750 336,540 Loans, netNet of allowanceAllowance for possible loan losses of $4,366,173217,086,864 207,667,053 $4,434,409 in 1997 And $4,292,995and $4,249,128 in 1996 210,320,843 207,667,053 Premises and Equipment 7,621,6127,787,540 7,498,046 Other Assets 9,050,8589,116,344 8,617,790 TOTAL ASSETS $345,182,526 $345,142,745$348,134,66 $345,142,74 2 5 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits Demand Deposits $ 33,418,916 $ 35,918,779$36,291,238 $35,918,779 NOW Accounts 37,597,43039,196,729 40,529,509 Savings Deposits 50,833,57750,681,982 53,085,062 Time, $100,000 and over 15,748,03113,437,596 14,611,616 Other Time 106,776,570107,623,891 107,530,192 Total Deposits 244,374,524247,231,436 251,675,158 Securities Sold Under Repurchase 2,046,970 8,246,079 Agreements 5,393,334 8,246,079 Advances from Federal Home Loan 55,039,377 43,908,263 Bank 52,550,129 43,908,263 Other Liabilities 3,956,3423,879,749 3,426,320 Total Liabilities 306,274,329308,197,532 307,255,820 Commitments and Contingent LiabilitiesCOMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Capital Stock, Par Value $2 Authorized 10,000,000 shares Issued 1,820,583 in 1997 and 1,818,237 in 1996 3,641,166 3,636,474 Surplus 7,574,170 7,489,127 Retained Earnings 29,297,58130,195,837 28,204,829 PAGE Net Unrealized Appreciation on Securities available for sale, Net (134,043) (103,505) of Tax Expense (Benefit)Benefit of ($136,371)$69,110 in 1997 and tax of $53,321 in 1996 (264,720) (103,505) Less: Cost of 100,000100,0006 shares of (1,340,000) (1,340,000) Treasury Stock (1,340,000) (1,340,000) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 38,908,19739,937,130 37,886,925 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS'S $348,134,66 $345,142,74 EQUITY $345,182,526 $345,142,7452 5
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
THREE THREE THREESIX SIX MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS ENDING ENDING ENDING 03/31/ENDING 06/30/97 03/31/06/30/96 03/31/9506/30/97 06/30/96 Interest & Fees on Loans $5,026,419 $5,002,507 $4,413,005$5,176,33 $4,994,29 $10,202, $9,996,8 2 7 751 04 Interest & Dividends on Investment Securities: Taxable Interest 1,614,552 1,448,225 3,210,24 2,916,35 Income 1,595,692 1,468,129 1,243,3234 4 Non-taxable 167,004 194,126 346,569 389,602 Interest Inc. 179,565 195,476 215,370 Dividends 96,008 85,498 104,37699,069 86,373 195,077 171,871 Federal Funds Sold 9,183 5,193 16,0744,943 11,790 14,126 16,983 TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 6,906,867 6,756,803 5,992,148$7,061,90 6,734,811 13,968,7 13,491,6 0 67 14 Interest on Deposits 2,138,874 2,307,076 1,794,5982,142,907 2,249,523 4,281,78 4,556,59 1 9 Interest onin Short Term 844,163 619,500 1,570,24 1,129,44 Borrowings 726,079 509,942 575,4082 2 TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 2,864,953 2,817,018 2,370,0062,987,070 2,869,023 5,852,02 5,686,04 3 1 Net Interest Income 4,041,914 3,939,785 3,622,1424,074,830 3,865,788 8,116,74 7,805,57 4 3 Provision for Loan Losses 180,000 240,000 240,000360,000 480,000 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan 3,894,830 3,625,788 7,756,74 7,325,57 Losses 3,861,914 3,699,785 3,382,1424 3 Other Income 1,026,839 1,001,427 883,606 Net1,111,764 1,056,003 2,138,60 2,057,43 3 0 Investment Security Gains (Losses) (55,852)16,934 0 016,934 Other Expenses: Salaries & Employee Ben. 1,459,506 1,401,822 1,208,5231,429,951 1,395,727 2,889,45 2,797,54 Benefits 7 9 Other 1,054,927 1,109,440 1,173,0461,498,982 1,137,597 2,553,90 2,247,03 7 7 Investment 0 0 55,854 0 Securities Losses Income Before Income 2,077,661 2,165,401 4,396,12 4,355,35 Taxes 2,318,468 2,189,950 1,884,1799 1 Income Tax Expense 743,953 667,700 575,870663,231 656,292 1,407,18 1,323,99 4 2 NET INCOME $1,574,515 $1,522,250 $1,308,309$1,414,43 $1,509,10 $2,988,9 $3,031,3 0 9 45 59 PER COMMON SHARE DATA, RESTATED FOR FIVE-FOR-ONE SPLIT IN 1995: BASED ON 1,713,6051,718,237 SHARES FOR 1995, 1,718,237 FOR 1996, AND 1,720,583 SHARES$0.82 $0.88 $1.74 $1.76 FOR 1997 $0.92 $0.89 $0.76 DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $0.28$0.30 $0.20 $0.00$0.58 $0.40
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. PAGE BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995,JUNE 30, 1996, AND 1997 (UNAUDITED)
NET UNREA- NET LIZED LOSS STOCK- CAPITAL RETAINED ON AVAILABLE TREASURY HOLDERS STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS FOR SALE STOCK EQUITY NET NET UNREA- STOCK- CAPITAL RETAINED LIZED TREASURY HOLDERS STOCK SURPLUS EARNINGS LOSS STOCK ' ON EQUITY EQUITY SECURIT IES Balance, 12/31/94 3,619,670 7,314,408 19,118,678 $48,027 (1,340,000) 28,760,78395 $3,627,2 $7,368,6 $23,523, $63,293 $(1,340, $33,242 10 95 626 000) ,824 Net Earnings 1,308,309 1,308,309 Cumulative effect to record appreciate on securities available for sale 03,031,35 3,031,3 9 59 Cash Dividends Declared 0(687,295 (687,29 ) 5) Net Unrealized Appreciationunrealized depreciation on Securities (236,54 (236,54 Available for Sale, 9) 9) Net of Tax of $37,388 24,550 24,550$89,253 Sale of Stock (3,770* Shares) 7,540 54,288 0 0 0 61,828(4,632 9,264 120,432 129,696 shares) Balance, 3/31/95 $3,627,210 $7,368,696 $20,426,987 $ 72,55706/30/96 $3,636,4 $7,489,1 $25,867, ($1,340,000) $72,557 $30,155,470173,2 ($1,340, $35,480 74 27 690 56) 000) ,035 Balance 12/31/95 $3,627,210 $7,368,695 $23,523,626 $ 63,29396 $3,636,4 $7,489,1 $28,204, ($1,340,000) 33,242,824103,5 ($1,340, $37,886 74 27 829 05) 000) ,926 Net earnings 1,574,515 1,574,515Earnings 2,988,94 $2,988, 5 945 Cash dividends declared (343,647) (343,547)(997,938 ($997,9 ) 38) Net unrealized depreciation on securities (30,538 ($30,53 available for sale, ) 8) net of tax benefit of $25,383 (112,566) (112,566) Sale of Stock (4,632 shares) 9,264 120,432 129,696 Balance 03/31/96 $3,636,474 $7,489,127 $24,754,494 ($ 49,273) ($1,340,000) $34,490,822 Balance 12/31/96 $3,636,474 $7,489,127 $28,204,829 ($ 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)$15,751 Sale of Stock (2,346 shares) 4,692 85,043 89,735$89,735 shares) Balance 03/31/06/30/97 $3,641,166 $7,574,170 $29,297,581$3,641,1 $7,574,1 $30,195, ($ 264,720)134,0 ($1,340,000) $38,908,1971,340, $39,937 66 70 836 43) 000) ,130
*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 JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 1997 1996 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: NET INCOME $1,574,515 $ 1,522,250 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: DEPRECIATION 222,578 156,802 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 180,000 240,000 PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNEDNet Income $2,988,9 $3,031,35 45 9 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 442,793 329,704 Provision for Loan Losses 360,000 480,000 Provision for Losses on Other Real 0 (2,510) NEW LOANS ORIGINATED FOR SALE (925,290) (2,894,790) PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF MORTGAGES HELD FOR SALE 861,267 2,892,941 GAIN ON SALE OF MORTGAGES ORIGINATED FOR SALE (27,569) (6,136) NET SECURITIES LOSSES (GAINS)Estate Owned New Loans Originated for Sale (1,738,4 (5,687,09 90) 0) Proceeds from Sale of Mortgages 2,153,54 5,597,589 Held for Sale 9 Gain on Sale of Mortgages (50,412) (11,929) Originated for Sale Net Securities Gains 55,852 0 NET AMORTIZATION OF BOND PREMIUM 22,985 64,122 (GAIN) LOSS ON SALE OF PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT(16,934) Net Amortization of Bond Premium 53,826 195,777 (Gain) Loss on Sale of Premises 0 0 NET CHANGE IN OTHER ASSETS (337,212) (829,220) NET CHANGE IN OTHER LIABILITIES 530,022 753,759 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,113,056 1,897,218and Equipment Net Change in Other Assets (459,495 (862,617) ) Net Change in Other Liabilities 453,429 59,735 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 4,259,99 3,113,083 7 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: PURCHASES OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY (5,053,484) ( 7,058,576) PROCEEDS FROM THE MATURITYPurchases of Securities Held to Maturity (7,675,4 (13,636,6 21) 97) Proceeds from the Maturity & PRINCIPAL PAYDOWNS OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 4,846,744 2,007,718 PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 119,218 3,500,000 PURCHASES OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (500,000) (3,001,875) PROCEEDS FROM THE MATURITYPrincipal Paydowns 9,263,93 4,137,496 of Securities Held to Maturity 8 Proceeds from Call of Securities Held to 4,250,00 5,420,608 Maturity 0 Purchases of Securities Available for Sale (1,250,0 (3,001,87 00) 5) Proceeds from the Maturity & PRINCIPAL PAYDOWNS OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 38,853 2,363 PROCEEDS FROM CALL OF SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALEPrincipal Paydowns 78,385 110,710 of Securities Available for Sale Proceeds from Call of Securities Available 60,021 500,000 NET LOANS MADE TO CUSTOMERS (2,860,140) 143,572 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (346,144) (154,462) PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF FIXED ASSETSfor Sale Purchases of Other Securities (453,700 0 ) Proceeds from Sales of Other Securities 119,218 0 Net Loans Made to Customers (9,831,1 (7,054,43 87) 7) Capital Expenditures (732,287 (1,092,82 ) 0) Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3,694,932) (4,061,260)Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (6,171,0 (14,617,0 33) 15) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: NET CHANGE IN SAVINGS,Net Change in Savings, NOW AND DEMAND DEPOSITS (7,683,427) (6,686,550) NET CHANGE IN TIME DEPOSITS 382,793 1,005,002 NET CHANGE IN REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (2,852,745) (464,443) PROCEEDS FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 3,000,000 9,000,000 REPAYMENT OF ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (5,000,000) (4,000,000) NET CHANGE IN SHORT TERM OTHER BORROWED FUNDS 10,641,866 (1,608,855) PROCEEDS OF SALE FROM CAPITAL STOCKand Demand (3,363,4 (4,185,46 Deposits 01) 7) Net Change in Time Deposits (1,080,3 1,940,668 21) Net Change in Repurchase Agreements (6,199,1 (1,320,49 09) 9) Purchase of Advances from FHLB 13,500,0 15,000,00 00 0 Repayment of Advances from FHLB (15,000, (4,000,00 000) 0) Net Change in Other Short Term Borrowed 12,631,1 1,217,151 Funds 14 Proceeds of Sale from Capital Stocks 89,735 129,696 PAYMENTS OF DIVIDENDS (481,763) (343,647) Payments of Dividends (997,938 (687,295) ) NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,903,541) (2,968,797)(419,920 8,094,254 ) NET INCREASE (DECREASE)IN CASH AND CASH (2,330,9 (3,409,67 EQUIVALENTS (3,441,325) (5,132,839)56) 7) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 13,298,408 12,559,79713,298,4 12,559,79 08 7 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER $9,857,083$10,967, $ 7,426,958452 9,150,120 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR: INTEREST $2,840,619 $2,805,299 INCOME TAXES 279,000 $ 5,000Cash Paid During the Year for: Interest $5,853,7 $5,715,65 80 3 Income Taxes, Net of Refunds $1,041,0 $1,362,00 00 0 NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS: TRANSFER FROM LOANS TO REAL ESTATE OWNED (OTHER ASSETS)Transfer from loans to Real Estate Owned $0 $ (Other Assets) 155,000 Transfer of Securities from Held to Maturity to 0 $ 70,000 TRANSFER OF SECURITIES FROM HELD TO MATURITY TO AVAILABLE FOR SALE 0 0Available for Sale
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGEThe accompanying notes an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements 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 MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1997 COMPARED TO MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 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 $ 200,254Loans $580,385 ($ 98,125) $ 102,129374,438 $205,947 ) Taxable Securities 130,824 186,272 317,096 Tax Exempt Securities (44,814) 1,781 (43,033) Federal Funds Sold and Money Market Funds (3,319) 462 (2,857) Total Earning Assets $663,076 ($185,923 $477,153 ) Deposits ($44,857) ($229,961 ($274,818 ) ) Borrowings $385,631 $55,169 $440,800 Total Interest Bearing Liabilities $340,774 ($174,792 $165,982 ) Net change in interest $322,302 ($11,131) $311,171
YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES AS OF MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1996 COMPARED TO MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1995 INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:
VOLUME RATE NET LOANS $ 315,043 $ 274,459 $ 589,502 TAXABLE SECURITIES $ 226,001 $ ( 20,073) 205,928 TAX EXEMPT SECURITIES $ (19,783) $ (111) (19,894) FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD AND MONEY MARKET FUNDS $ (9,369) $ (1,512) (10,881) TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $ 511,892 $ 252,763 $ 764,655 DEPOSITS $ 224,289 $ 288,189 512,478 BORROWINGS $ (54,199) $ (11,267) (65,466) TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $ 170,090 $ 276,922 $ 447,012 NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $ 341,802Loans $570,888 $216,700 $787,588 Taxable Securities 400,827 (132,409) 268,418 Tax Exempt Securities (38,901) (3,245) (42,146) Federal Funds Sold and Money Market Funds (25,939) (6,429) (32,368) Total Earning Assets $906,874 $74,618 $981,492 Deposits $310,464 $402,100 $712,564 Borrowings 4,886 (61,468) (56,582) Total Interest Bearing Liabilities $315,350 $340,632 $655,982 Net change in interest $591,525 ($ 24,159) $ 317,643266,015 $325,510 )
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AS OF MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1997 (UNAUDITED) Amounts in Thousands The following table sets forth the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities outstanding at March 31June 30, 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 $ 13,094 $ 34,085 $ 17,868 $ 65,047$13,739 $33,366 $17,125 $64,230 - Variable 118,521 34,608 2,252 155,381 Rate 117,652 26,616 2,071 146,339 Investments 36,490 37,474 34,328 108,29239,926 36,204 27,249 103,379 Federal Funds Sold 0 0 0 0 Interest Rate Swap 0 15,0005,000 10,000 0 15,000 Total Earning Assets 167,236 113,175 54,267 334,678$177,186 $114,178 $46,626 $337,99 0 Deposits 141,486 14,521 88,367 244,374$136,412 $11,936 $99,784 $248,13 2 Repurchase Agreements 5,4652,046 0 725 6,190796 2,842 Borrowings 40,122 12,42848,010 9,229 0 52,55057,239 Interest Rate Swap 5,000 10,000 0 15,000 Total Sources 192,073 36,949 89,092 318,114$191,468 $31,165 $100,580 $323,21 3 Net Gap Position (24.837) 76,226 (34,825) 16,564($14,282) $83,013 ($53,954) $14,777 Cumulative Gap (24,837) $51,389 $16,564 $16,564($14,282) $68,731 $14,777 $14,777 Rate Sensitive Assets/ Rate Sensitive 92.54% 366.37% 46.36% 104.57% 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 one 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,$2,500,000, 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 $44,000,000 areand amortized using the weighted average maturity of 147 months, with an additional prepaymenta 11% rate, of 11%, which approximates the Bank sBank's prior experience. PAGE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 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 1996Bank's 1995 Annual Report.
March 31, 1997 Carrying Market Value Value 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES June 30, 1997 Market Carrying Value Value a. U. S. Treasury and other government agencies $20,102,84 $19,891,44 7 5 b. Marketable equity 550,000 558,250 securities Total Securities Available for $20,652,84 $20,449,69 Sale 7 5 HELD TO MATURITY: a. U.S. Treasury and other government agencies $ 19,392,495 $ 18,994,154 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$57,524,71 $57,474,52 7 7 b. States of the U.S. and other 10,540,444 10,818,972 political subdivisions 11,857,531 12,138,167 c. Corporate bonds 9,041,242 9,009,9958,759,338 8,759,968 Total Securities Held to $76,824,49 $77,053,46 Maturity $82,900,481 $82,220,5859 7 OTHER SECURITIES 5,448,569 $5,448,569$5,902,269 $5,902,269 TOTAL SECURITIES $108,291,545 $107,210,558$103,379,6 $103,405,4 15 31
The Bank does not hold any securities for a single issuer which exceed 10% of the Bank s stockholdersBank's stockholders' equity.
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 June 30, December 3. LOANS: 1997 31, 1997 a. Commercial, agricultural and other loans $ 42,210,770 $ 39,451,440$44,786,794 $39,451,440 b. Real Estate - Construction 7,414,0736,743,127 8,905,823 c. Real Estate - Mortgage 148,062,406152,760,232 146,361,313 d. Installment Loans 16,999,76717,231,020 17,241,472 Total Loans $214,687,016 $211,960,048$221,521,173 $211,960,04 8
PAGE 4. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN LOSSES:
March 31, March 31, 1997 1996 June 30, June 30, 1997 1996 Balance, beginning January 1: $4,292,995 $ 4,047,883$4,047,883 Provision charged to income 180,000 240,000360,000 480,000 Recoveries of amounts charged 26,350 29,51251,376 69,767 Losses charged to provision 133,172 148,975270,062 348,522 Balance, ending March 31 $4,366,173 $ 4,168,420June 30 $4,434,309 $4,249,128
Information regarding impaired loans is as follows for March 31,June 30, 1997:
Average investment in impaired $1,720,858 loans $ 1,913,664 Interest income recognized on impaired loans, including interest 48,596 income recognized on cash basis 18,884 Interest income recognized on impaired 48,596 loans on cash basis 18,884 Balance of impaired loans 1,631,5231,810,192 Less portion for which no allowance for $0 loan losses is allowed 0 Portion of impaired loan balance for which an allowance for $1,810,192 credit losses is allocated 1,631,523 Portion of allowance for loan losses 74,796 allocated to the impaired loan balance 118,824
5. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR OTHER REAL ESTATE:
3/31/97 3/31/96 3/31/95 6/30/97 6/30/96 6/30/95 Balance, beginning January 1: $22,589 $26,000 $30,486 Provision charged to income 0 (2,510) 9,86720,398 Losses charged to provision 5,124 0 0 019,231 Balance, ending March 31 $22,589June 30 $17,465 $23,490 $40,353$31,653
6. The aggregate dollar amount of loans made to directors, executive officersofficer or principal holders of equity securities as of March 31,June 30, 1997, and December 31, 1996, respectively were:
Aggregate amount, beginning 1/1 $3,806,555 $3,279,479$3,806,55 $3,279,47 5 9 New loans 228,674Loans 1,173,100 912,044 Repayments 83,992139,269 384,968 Aggregate amount, ending 6/30/97 $4,840,38 6 Aggregate amount, ending 3/31/97 $3,951,237 Aggregate amount, ending 12/31/96 $3,806,555$3,806,55 5
PAGE 7. OTHER ASSETS:
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 a:June 30, December 1997 31, 1996 a. Interest earned but not paid on: Loans $1,726,089 $1,471,216$2,237,520 $1,426,296 Investments 1,168,578 1,008,6781,081,539 1,237,564 b. Other Real Estate Owned 269,95464,463 270,430
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 not effect on the company's net income or retained earnings. Components of income tax expense for the period ended March 31,June 30, 1997, are as follows: Current Federal $680,789 State 26,017 Deferred 37,147 $743,953
Current Federal $1,541,080 State 46,029 Deferred (179,925) $1,407,184 Actual tax expense differs from the expected tax expense computer by applying the applicable federal corporate income tax rate of 34% is as follows for the three months ended March 31, 1997 Computed tax expense $ 785,552 Tax exempt interest (64,476) Other $ 22,877 $ 743,953
PAGE June 30, 1997: Computed tax expense $1,498,081 Tax exempt interest (125,214) Other 34,317 $1,407,184 At March 31,June 30, 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 losses on loans And$1,353,30 and real estate owned $1,330,1384 Deferred and accrued employee 945,867 benefits 936,499 Deferred loan origination fees 60,05165,401 Security losses not currently deductible 0 Core deposit intangibles 84,22180,443 Depreciation 0 78,85053,920 Other 8,595 $2,419,504 $ 78,85017,031 $2,462,04 $53,920 6
No valuation allowance is deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset.
9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE: 1997 1996 Federal Income Tax $717,936 $644,549$1,361,155 $1,281,694 State Income Tax 26,017 23,15146,029 42,298
PAGE MANAGEMENT SMANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following is the review of the results of the operations of Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company for March 31,June 30, 1997, as compared to March 31,June 30, 1996, showingshows earnings one percent under the earnings for the first six months of 1996 and will be discussed below. Total assets have remained stable with a 3% increase, and changes in the balance sheet of $19,000,000growth or approximately 6% over last year. Total loans have grown by almost $13,000,000$10,500,000 over the past twelve months with growth in the loan portfolio and with the investment portfolio remaining constant over the past year. Purchases in the Bank s investment portfolio totaled in excess of $15,000,000; however, maturities and principal paydowns from the Bank s mortgage backed securities portfolios were comparable forat the same period. Purchases were made of US Government sponsored debentures or mortgage backed pools.level as 1996. Unrealized gains and losses showed a negative balance for the second yeardecreased in a row and continue to be1997, which is indicative of the current national economic marketplace with interest rates rising abruptly and presumed to be temporary.rate structure. This is also visible inholds true as well for the total market value of the held to maturity portfolio that is currently $1,080,000 below$229,000 above book value. However,The taxable portion of the portfolio is earning in excess of 7%has increased its yield from 7.09% to 7.23%. The Bank holds one structured note, a 10-year step upstep-up government agency debenture, which steps annually by 1/8 of 1% after another two2 years at 7%. This debenture matures in November of 2005 and is callable in November of this year. The loan growth of almost $13,000,000 from March 31,$12,800,000 since June 30, 1996, has been predominantly in loans secured by real estate. This 6%The Bank's loan portfolio's growth is comparable tohas slowed down over the past several years with percentage of growth in the double digits in the early 1990's. However, the growth betweenfor 1997 over 1996 of $12,800,000 surpasses the growth from 1995 andto 1996, which was also attributable towhen loans securedgrew by real estate.$9,800,000. The Bank continues to experience strong competition from other financial institutions within its marketplace. Its strength liesAs of mid-July, Union Trust Company will be opening a branch in Bar Harbor which could add to the relationships built with our customerscompetition in that community, although Union Trust is already a competitor within the larger communities served by Bar Harbor Banking and the ability to offer prompt service in response to their needs.Trust Company. Funding for the asset growth has come predominantly from increases in advances fromtotaling $10,100,000. Deposits decreased overall by $2,000,000 over the past twelve months. In 1995, the Bank had a certificate of deposit promotion for terms of one or two years. This promotion was offered at nationally competitive interest rates, which, at the time, were lower than other funding opportunities. The Bank secured funds outside its market area through this campaign. As these began maturing in 1996 and this year, the Bank's options for funding were significantly lower through the Federal Home Loan Bank, totaling $16,500,000 as those funds became less costly than traditional deposit products. A year agoso elected not to promote to retain 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 $14,000,000 as these funds became less costly than opportunities for wholesale repurchase agreements. Short term borrowings will begin dropping during the next sixthree months through seasonal deposit growth, investment maturities and principal paydowns from the Bank sBank's mortgage backed securities portfolio. Liquidity is measured by the Bank sBank'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 itsit serves. The Bank PAGE utilizes a Basic Surplus/Deficit model to measure its liquidity over a 30-day and a 90-day time horizon. The relationship between liquid assets and short term liabilities that are vulnerable to non-replacement within a 30-day period are examined. The Bank sBank's policy is to maintain its liquidity position at a minimum of 5% of total assets. The Bank has maintained liquidity in its balance sheet in excess of 14% for the past twelve months. Liquidity as measured by the Basic Surplus/Deficit model was 17.2%16.95% as of March 31, 1996June 30, 1997 for the 30-day horizon and 18.8%19.7% for the 90-day90- day horizon. How changes in the balance sheet have affected the Bank may be viewed through the earnings statement for the periods ending March 31, 1995,June 30, 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 toThe Bank's net income for the first quarter of 1995 and which produced a 16% increase over net income earnings during the first threesix months of 1995.1997 are one percent ($42,000) below the earnings at June 30, 1996 and is discussed below. Income before taxes for June 30, 1997 was $41,000 higher than June 30, 1996. Interest income is affected by rates, volumes and the mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. For the first threesix months of 1996, net interest income increased by $100,000 and may be broken down as follows. The1997, increases in the loan portfolio yieldedhave afforded the Bank additional interest income of $280,000$206,000 that was achieved through increases in volumes but experienced offsetting decreasing in interest income totaling $257,000 due to$580,000 and decreases in rates leaving the growth in loan interest income virtually flat over the past twelve months.totaling $374,000. Yields on loans decreased by 2140 basis points from MarchJune 1996 to March of 1997, following a year in which they had increased fromJune 1997. In comparison, 1996's increase over 1995 to 1996 by 24was $788,000. Loan yields decreased 38 basis points. 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. Althoughpoints during that twelve month period. On the investment portfolio did not grow between the years ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, 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 taxable ($142,000) and decreasing in both rates and volumes on tax exempt securities owned by the Bank ($16,000). The yield on the entire securities portfolio went up just slightly (6 basis points) during this period. At March 31, 1996, investmentside, interest and dividend income as of June 30, 1997 grew by $175,000,$271,000, with increasesthe increase related to volumes totaling $83,000 and a decreaseincrease from yields of $188,000 and an actual increase in 16 basis points in yields of $22,000 or a drop of 32 basis pointson the entire investment portfolio from year to year. Investment interest increased by $194,000 in 1996 compared to 1995 with increases in volumes and decreases in yields, (a decrease of 19 basis points). Increased costs on the liability side have been contained by the Bank by not increasing its rates on savings, NOW and money market funds forfunds. For the past several years. At March 31, 1997,years, the Bank s cost of deposits had decreased by $168,000, $65,000 duehas chosen to reductions in volumes of certificates of deposit and $102,000 duepromote specific term CDs at close to reductions in rates. The cost of borrowings increased by $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 purchased funds over the past twelve months has increased by 8.5 basis points. As stated previously, during 1995 and 1996, the Bank promoted certificates of deposit at current national market rates, and attracted funds, which only increased thethereby increasing its cost of funds on those particular CDS.deposits only. Interest bearing liability costs increased by $166,000 based on increases in liabilities of $5,700,000. The Bank sincrease in the cost of funds came from increased costs incurred due to volume increases totaling $341,000 with an offset in liability costs due to rates creating a reduction of $175,000. The total cost of purchased funds increased by 6 basis points over the past twelve months. In 1996, the Bank's cost of interest bearing funds increased by PAGE $447,000 that$656,000 and was less than the previous year, although deposit balances grew by over $23,000,000.evenly split between rate and volume increases. The cost of purchased funds went up 17only 7 basis points during this period.between June of 1995 and June of 1996. It has been the Bank's approach to lag increases on both sides of the balance sheet throughout the year. The Bank is well positioned well with regard to interest rate sensitivity with assets and liabilities matched for repricing within a year. There is some exposure to falling rates out beyond a year, that is primarily driven by the Bank s expectation that core deposit rates should not be lowered. Additionally, with a projected acceleration in prepayments in loans and investments, cash would be reinvested at lower yields. If rates were to drop by 200 basis points, simulations indicate that the Bank s net interest income could drop by approximately $60,000 during the second year of the drop, while increasing its income in the first 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$14,000,000 more liabilities than assets repricing than liabilities.within the next twelve months. If rates were to rise by 200 basis points, simulations indicate that the Bank could experience a drop inBank's net interest income incould increase by approximately $323,000 and $465,00 during the first and second years of the rise. Even closer to the current interest rate environment, should rates fall by 200 basis points, the Bank's net interest income would drop by approximately $100,000 the first year by $115,000, but pick up additional interest earnings inand $287,000 the second year by $90,000. The Bank has maintained its reserve for possible loan losses over the past several years, reflecting the recessionary nature of the economy in the early 1990s.year. The ratio for the reserve for possible loan losses has been over 2% for the past threeseveral years, and continues with a ratio of 2.03%2% as of March 31,June 30, 1997. The Bank reviews its allocation to the reserve on a monthly basis and funds the reserve as deemed necessary. This review includes a provision for specific credits, provisions due to historic loan losses by loan types and reserves reflecting industry concentrations, credit concentrations, current economic conditions and under writingunderwriting standards. In 1995, the Bank added a provision for impaired loans in accordance with FASB 114/118. Reference is made to the notes included in this filing that outlines the impaired loan figures. Losses in the loan portfolio arewere estimated at $500,000 for 1997, with first quarter 1997 charge offscharged off loans totaling $133,000 compared to $149,000 during$270,000 for the first quarter of 1996.six months. This compares with charged off loans for year to date June 30, 1996 totaling $349,000. The amounts represented below are the total dollars past due for the first threesix months of each year listed. Included in loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing are approximately $900,000 in outstanding loans for which the customers have commitments from other banks to pay the Bank out for the loans. Category 1997 1996 90-day past due category for 1996 are twoand still accruing $1,990,399 $ 350,183 Non-accruing $3,503,052 $3,399,214 $5,493,451 $3,749,397 Gross loans totaling $820,000, one$221,521,173 $208,481,646 Percentage of which became current in the second quarter of 1996 and the other secured SBA financing.
Category 1997 1996 1995 90-day past due and still accruing $ 1,302,437 $ 1,247,941 $ 189,904 Non-accruing 3,207,492 3,289,461 4,184,679 Total 4,509,929 4,537,402 4,374,583 Gross loans $214,687,016 $201,502,682 $190,459,413 Percentage of gross loans 2.10% 2.25% 2.30%
PAGE gross loans 2.48% 1.63% In reviewing non-interest income and non-interest expense for 1997, the period between March 31, 1996 and 1997, there are no categories showing significant changes with dollars not exceeding $60,000 orBank has earned $81,000 more than 4% for any major category. The following is a discussionas of June 30, 1996, with the increase attributable to the Trust Department's earnings before expenses which have exceeded last year's income by $210,000. Service charges on deposit accounts are $30,000 less than last year and are reflective of the changes between 1995Bank's conservative posture toward charging fees in light of a computer software conversion that experienced some instability in its customer data base during the first months of its inception. Additionally, fees generated from the origination and 1996. Thesale of mortgages are less than a year ago. In the spring of 1997, the Bank ran a promotion for mortgages choosing to keep them in its own portfolio instead of selling them in the secondary market, thus reducing its income from origination and sold loan fees. During the first threesix months of 1996, show a strong start for the year with growth ofnon- interest income grew by 13%. increase over 1995. This growth iswas attributed to the Trust Department sDepartment's earnings before expenses growing by $64,000 over$140,000 more than the first threesix 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"Accounting for Mortgage Servicing RightsRights" that positively impacted the earnings of the Bank by $57,000.$106,000. Salaries and benefits for 1997 exceeded 1996 by 4.7% and is indicative of merit increases granted as of January 1, 1997, increases in the cost of benefits for employees, and additional time worked and additional staff required in connection with the conversion of the Bank's software, which took place in late November of 1996. Accruing for anthe Bank's incentive program reflects the increase in salary and benefit costs in 1996 over 1995. Although the program iswas not new to the Bank in 1996, this isthat was the first year that the dollars have been designatedwere allocated prior to year end. Excluding the accrual, salary and benefits would be 3%one tenth of 1% higher than the first quartersix months of 1995. Other expense, the category on the earnings statement that encompasses the majority of accounts that are not interest or human resource related, is $307,000 or 13% higher than twelve months prior and is attributable to enhancements started in 1996. In 1996, the Bank implemented new software and hardware for its banking applications, including document and check imaging and servers to run these applications. With the installation of new banking software, individual personal computers were upgraded and the central processing unit was upgraded. The Bank was also building an Operations Center, centrally located to its 10 branch locations, which would house the Bank's computer networking systems as well as check clearing and operational functions. At the same time, the Bank elected to upgrade its communications systems, including more robust lines between the Operations Center and the branches. Each of these installations has increased not only the bank's assets, but also its depreciation expense, which is $152,000 more than a year ago. The upgrade in the communication lines, which has increased the speed of transmitting information to all locations, has increased the Bank's telephone charges by $50,000 more than last year. With the conversions, the Bank has utilized its external audit firm for guidance in areas of control and procedures, increasing the expense paid to them by $77,000 above last year's expenses. Finally, the cost of processing merchant credit card deposits has increased by $63,000 more than a year ago. Overall, the Bank's efficiency ratio remains below national averages at 56%, which has not increased since June 30, 1996. Other expense for the first threesix months of 1996 iswas below the comparable period in 1995 by $146,000 and due to the elimination oftemporary relief from FDIC insurance premiums. As a well-capitalized bank, Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company haswas not been required to pay premiums for this coverage.in 1996. 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$120,000 in expenses for these services during the first quartersix months of 1996. The Bank sBank's capital to asset ratio is 11.6%11.5% and the Bank far exceeds the required risk based capital ratio of 8% with its Tier 1I ratio of 18.3%18.5% and total capital ratio of 19.5%19.7% 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.$25,300,000. SFAS No. 125 and 127No.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,June 30, 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 Date: August 7, 1997 /s/ Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. /s/Chief Executive Officer Date: May 15,August 7, 1997 Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. President/s/ Virginia M. Vendrell /s/ Date: May 15, 1997 Virginia M. Vendrell Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer PAGE