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                        UNITED STATES
             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
                   COMMISSION WASHINGTON,
                   D.C.  20549
                   
                          FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 1998
Commission File No. 841105-D


              BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES
                        
                        
          Maine
01-0393663
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization
Identification No.)

P. O. Box 400
82 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME
04609-
0400046090400
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

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) 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 off shares outstanding of each
of the issuer's classes of common stock as of
March 31, 1998:September 30, 1997:

                Common Stock:       1,821,807
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Financial Information Page Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 Consolidated Statements of Earnings 4 Three months and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 Consolidated Statements of Changes in 5 Stockholders' Equity Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 6 Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 Rate Volume Analysis 7 Six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1998 Notes to Financial Statements 8-11 Item II. Management's Discussion and Analysis of 12-15 Financial Condition and Results of Operations Signature Page Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 December 31, 1997 and March 31, 1998 Consolidated Statements of Earnings 4 Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1998 Consolidated Statements of Changes in 5 Stockholders' Equity Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1998 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 6-7 Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1998 Rate Volume Analysis 8 Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1998 Notes to Financial Statements 9-11 Item II. Management's Discussion and Analysis of 12- Financial 16 Condition and Results of Operations Signature Page 17
BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION MARCHJUNE 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998 (in thousands, except number of shares and per share data) (Unaudited)
March MarchJUNE 30, DECEMBER 1998 31, 31, 1998 1997 ASSETS Cash and Due from Banks $8,787$11,544 $7,537 Federal Funds Sold 0 0 Securities Available for Sale, 17,34319,360 14,608 at market Securities Held to Maturity (Market Value 90,09388,841 85,351 $90,830 in 1998$89,623 at 6/30/98 and $86,248 in 1997)at 12/31/97) Other Securities 6,050 6,012 Loans Held for Sale 620600 365 Loans, net of allowance for possible loan losses 224,521 212,396 of $4,749$4,704 in 1998 and 211,365 212,396 $4,743 in 1997 Premises and Equipment 7,5817,748 7,658 Other Assets 9,1779,449 8,799 Total Assets $351,016$368,113 $342,726 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits Demand Deposits $34,793$37,342 $36,838 NOW Accounts 39,99639,678 39,536 Savings Deposits 51,41553,359 53,378 Time Deposits 118,889114,809 122,152 Total Deposits 245,093245,188 251,903 Securities sold under Repurchase 4,316 4,474 Agreements 4,337 4,474 Advances from Federal Home Loan 52,96769,770 39,160 Bank Other Liabilities 5,0494,266 4,727 Total Liabilities 307,445323,540 300,264 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Capital Stock, par value $2 Authorized 10,000,000 shares Issued 1,821,807 in 1998 and1998and 1,820,583 in 1997 3,644 3,641 Surplus 7,645 7,574 Retained Earnings 33,63534,605 32,562 Net unrealized appreciation on securities (13)available 19 24 available for sale, net of tax benefit Less: Cost of 100,000 shares of (1,340) (1,340) Treasury Stock (1,340) (1,340) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 43,57144,573 42,461 TOTAL LIIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' $351,016$368,113 $342,726 EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (in thousands, except number of shares and per share data) (UNAUDITED)
THREE THREE SIX- SIX MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS MONTHS ENDING ENDING 3/31/ENDING ENDING 06/30/98 3/31/06/30/97 06/30/ 9 06/ 30/ 97 8 Interest & Fees on $5,276 $5,176 $10,335 $10,202 Loans $5,059 $5,026 Interest and Dividends on Investment 1,686 1,615 3,315 3,210 Securities: Taxable Interest Income 1,629 1,596 Non-taxable 116 167 240 347 Interest Income 124 180 Dividends 100 96101 99 201 195 Federal Funds Sold 15 95 30 14 Sold Total Interest 7,194 7,062 14,121 13,968 Income 6,928 6,907 Interest on 2,071 2,143 4,213 4,282 Deposits 2,142 2,139 Interest onin Short Term 912 844 1,602 1,570 Borrowings 690 726 Total Interest 2,983 2,987 5,815 5,852 Expense 2,832 2,865 Net Interest Income 4,096 4,0424,211 4,075 8,306 8,116 Provision for Loan 84 180 168 360 Losses Net Interest Income after 4,127 3,895 8,138 7,756 Provision for Loan Losses 84 180 Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 4,012 3,862 Other Income 1,126 1,0271,263 1,112 2,389 2,139 Investment 63 0 Securities Gains 57 (56) (Losses) Other Expenses:: Salaries & 1,432 1,430 2,924 2,889 Employee Benefits 1,491 1,460 Other 1,307 1,0551,681 1,499 2,986 2,554 Investment 0 0 0 56 Securities Losses Income Before 2,277 2,078 4,680 4,396 Income Taxes 2,396 2,318 Income Tax Expense 772 744729 663 1,501 1,407 Net Income 1,624 1,575 PER COMMON SHAE DATA, BASED ON$1,548 $1,415 $3,179 $2,989 Earnings per Share: Based on 1,721,807 shares for 1998 ANDand $0.90 $ .82 $1.85 $1.74 1,720,583 shares for 1997, $0.94 $0.92 1,718,237 for 1996 Dividends Per Share $0.32 $0.28 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements$0.34 $0.30 $0.66 $0.58
BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1998 (in thousands, except number of shares and per share data) (UNAUDITED)
ACCUMULATE DACCUMULATED OTHER COMPRE- NET CAPITA RETAINE HENSIVECAPITAL RETAINED COMPREHENSI TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS L SUIRPL DSTOCK SUIRPLUS EARNINGS VE INCOME STOCK ' STOCK US EARNING EQUITY S Balance, 12/31/96 $3,636 $7,489 $28,205 ($103) ($1,340) $37,887 Net Earnings 1,575 $1,5752,989 2,989 Other comprehensive income, net of taxtax: (31) (31) Unrealized gains/losses on ($161) securities Other Comprehensive (161) ($161)comprehensive income Comprehensive $1,414 Income2,958 income Cash dividends declaredDividends Declared ($0.28.58 (998) (998) per share) ($482) ($482)share Sale of Stock 5 85 0 0 0 90 (2,346 shares) 5 85 $90 Balance, 3/31/Balance,6/30/97 $3,641 $7,574 $29,298$30,196 ($264)134) ($1,340) $38,908$39,937 Balance, 12/31/96 $ 3,641 $ 7,574 $32,652 2497 $3,642 $7,574 $32,562 $24 ($1,340) $42,461 Net Earnings 1,624 $1,6243,179 3,179 Other comprehensive income, net of taxtax: (5) (5) Unrealized gains/losses on ($37) securities Other comprehensive (37) ($37) income Comprehensive $1,587 Income3,174 income Cash dividends declaredDividends Declared ($0.32.66 (1,135) (1,135) per share) (551) ($551) Sale of Stock 2 71 0 73 (1,224 shares) 2 71 $73 Balance, 3/31/6/30/98 $3,644 $7,645 $33,635 ($13)$34,605 $19 ($1,340) $43,571$44,573
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARY COLSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)(UNAUDITED)
MARCH MARCH 31, 31,JUNE JUNE 30, 30, 1998 1997 Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Income $1,624 $1,5753,179 $2,989 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: 225 222454 443 Depreciation Provision for Loss Losses 84 180168 360 Provision for Losses on Other Real Estate 0 0 Estate Owned New Loans Originated for Sale (4,423) (925)(9,053 (1,738) ) Proceeds from Sale of Mortgages 8,920 2,153 Held 4,210 861 for Sale Gain on Sale of Mortgages (76) (50) Originated (31) (30) for Sale Net Amortization of Bond Premium 49 23111 54 (Gain) Loss on sale of premises and equipment2 0 0equipment Net Change in Other Assets (375) (335)(589) (404) Net Change in Other Liabilities 322 530(461) 453 Net Cash Provided by Operating 1,685 2,1012,656 4,260 Activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Net decrease (increase) in Federal Funds Sold 0 0 Purchases of Securities Heldsecurities held to Maturity (17,121) (5,054)(24,77 (7,675) maturity 0) Proceeds from Maturity and Principal Paydowns 4,830 4,847 of Securities held11,025 9,264 Held to maturityMaturity Proceeds from Call of Securities Held 7,500 17510,145 4,250 to Maturity Purchases of Securities Available for (4,000) (500)(6,000 (1,250) Sale ) Proceeds from Maturity and Principal Paydowns 209 39 of availableSecurities 239 78 Available for saleSale Proceeds from sale and callsSale of securities available for saleSecurities 1,000 60 Net decrease (increase) in other securities 0 0Available for Sale Purchase of Other Securities (38) (454) Proceeds from sales of Other 119 Securities Net Loans Made to Customers 915 (2,860)(12,37 (9,831) 8) Capital Expenditures (148) (346)(545) (732) Proceeds from sale of other realOther Real 0 0 estate owned 0 0Owned Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (6,815) (3,639)(21,32 (6,171) 2) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net Change in Savings, NOW and Demand (3,547) (7,683)627 (3,363) Deposits Net Change in Time Deposits (3,263) 383(7,343 (1,080) ) Net Change in securities sold under (158) (6,199) Repurchase Agreements (137) (2,852) PurchaseProceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank 36,500 13,500 Repayment of Advances from FHLB 18,500 3,000 Proceeds from FHLB (9,500) (5,000)(17,50 (15,000 0) ) Net Change in Short Term Other 4,805 10,64212,631 Borrowed Funds 11,610 Proceeds from Sale of Capital Stock 7374 90 Payment of Dividends (551) (482)(1,136 (998) ) Net Cash Provided by Financing 6,380 (1,903)22,674 (420) Activities Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash 1,250 (3,441)4,007 (2,331) Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of 7,537 13,298 Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of $8,787 $9,857$11,54 $10,967 Quarter 4 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Cash Paid during the Year for: $5,860 $5,854 Interest $2,877 $2,841 Income Taxes, Net of Refunds $50 $279$1,675 $1,041 Non-Cash Transactions:; Transfers from Loans to Real Estate Owned$143 $0 $0Owned (Other Assets) Transfer of Securities from Held to Maturity to Available for Sale $0 $0 Maturity to Available for Sale
A v a i l a b l e f o r S a l e The accompanying notes are 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 relationships of the absolute collar amounts of the change in each. YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES AS OF MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1998 COMPARED TO MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 1997 (in thousands, except number of shares per share data) INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:
VOLUME RATE NET Loans $104$674 ($71) $33542) $132 Taxable Securities 93 (56) 37257 (146) 111 Tax Exempt Securities (70) 15 (55)(131) 25 (106) Federal Funds Sold and Money 13 3 15 Market Funds 5 1 6 TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $132$813 ($111 $21 )660) $153 Deposits 15 (12) 3$38 ($107) ($69) Borrowings (58) 22 (36)25 6 32 Total Interest Bearing ($43) $10 ($33)64 (101) (37) Liabilities NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $175$749 ($121 $54 )559) $190
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$580 ($257 $24 )374) $206 Taxable Securities 75 64 138131 186 317 Tax Exempt Securities (13) (3) (16)(45) 2 (43) Federal Funds Sold and Money (3) 0 (3) Market Funds 4 0 4 TOTAL EARNING ASSETS $347 $197 $150$663 ($186) $477 Deposits (66) (103) (168)($45) ($230) ($275 ) Borrowings 212 4 216386 55 441 Total Interest Bearing $147 ($99) $48341 175 166 Liabilities NET CHANGE IN INTEREST $200$322 ($98) $10211) $311 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED JUNE 30, 1998 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 1997 Annual Report. Effect of recent accounting pronouncements: During 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 125 and No. 127 which relate to the accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of certain liabilities. The adoption of these standards did not have a material effect of the financial statements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FSAB) issued the following statements of financial accounting standards (SFAS) during 1997: SFAS No. 128 Earnings per share SFAS No. 129 Disclosure of information about capital structure SFAS No. 130 Reporting comprehensive income SFAS No. 131 Disclosure about Segments of an enterprise and related information These four statements do not change the measurement or recognition methods used in the financial statements but rather deal with disclosure and presentation requirements. At December 31, 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128 which specifies the computation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share for entities with publicly held common stock. The Company has no potential common stock and therefore no diluted earnings per share. At December 31, 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 129. This statement has no effect on the Company's financial statements as the capital disclosures meet the requirements of SFAS No. 129. At March 31, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130. Comprehensive income may be reviewed in the Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity. At March 31, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131. This statement has no effect on the Company's financial statements. In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post Retirement Benefits" effective for financial statements for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 132, which supersedes the benefit disclosure requirements in FASB Statements No's 87, 88 and 106, requires entities to standardize the disclosure requirements for pension and other post retirement benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis. The Company expects no material impact from adopting SFAS No. 143.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED MARCH 31, 1998 (Tables presented in thousands) 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 1997 Annual Report. Effect of recent accounting pronouncements: During 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 125 and No.127 which relate to the accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of certain liabilities. The adoption of these standards did not have a material effect on the financial statements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the following statements of financial accounting standards (SFAS) during 1997: SFAS No. 128 Earnings per share SFAS No. 129 Disclosure of information about capital structure SFAS No. 130 Reporting comprehensive income SFAS No. 131 Disclosure about Segments of an enterprise and related information. These four statements do not change the measurement or recognition methods used in the financial statements but rather deal with disclosure and presentation requirements. At December 31, 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128 which specifies the computation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share for entities with publicly held common stock. The Company has no potential common stock and therefore no diluted earnings per share. At December 31, 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 129. This statement has no effect on the Company's financial statements as the capital disclosures meet the requirements of SFAS No. 129. At March 31, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130. Comprehensive income may be reviewed in the Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity. At March 31, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131. This statement has no effect on the Company's financial statements. In February, 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post Retirement Benefits" effective for financial statements for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 132, which supersedes the benefit disclosure requirements in FASB Statements No's 87,88 and 106, requires entities to standardize the disclosure requirements for pension and other post retirement benefits to the extent practicable, requires additional information on changes in the benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets that will facilitate financial analysis. The Company expects no material impact from adopting SFAS No. 132.
March 31,JUNE 30, 1998 2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES CARRYING CARRYINGCARRYIN MARKET AVAILABLE FOR SALE G VALUE VALUE a: U. S. Treasury and other $16,813 $16,777$18,782 $18,782 government agencies b: Marketable equity securities 550 566 securities578 Total Securities Available $17,363 $17,343 For $19,332 $19,360 Sale HELD TO MATURITY: a: U. S. Treasury and other $75,077 $75,604$75,429 $76,047 government agencies b: States of the U.S. and other 6,549 6,722 political subdivisions 7,647 7,860 c: Corporate bonds 7,369 7,3666,863 6,854 Total Securities Held to $90,093 $90,830 Maturity $88,841 $89,623 OTHER SECURITIES $6,050 $6,050 TOTAL SECURITIES $113,506 $114,223$114,22 $115,033 3
The Bank does not hold any securities for a single issuer which exceed 10% of the Bank's stockholders' equity.
March December 31, 1998JUNE DECEMBER 30, 31, 1997 3. LOANS1998 3. LOANS a: Commercial, agricultural and $35,112other $39,268 $33,897 other loans b: Real Estate - Construction 8,2778,631 7,925 c: Real Estate - Mortgage 156,055164,352 158,649 d: Installment Loans 16,67016,974 16,668 Total Loans $216,114$229,22 $217,139 6
4. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR March March POSSIBLE JUNE JUNE 30, LOAN LOSSES: 31, 31,30, 1997 1998 1997 Balance, beginning January 1 $4,743 $4,2934,293 Provision charged to income 84 180168 360 Recoveries of amounts 33 26 charged 85 51 Losses charged to provision 111 133292 270 Balance, ending March 31 $4,749 $4,366 Information regarding March Decembe impaired loans: 31, r 31,June 30 $4,704 $4,434
Information regarding impaired loans is as follows for JUNE 30, 1998
Ju n e J u n e 3 0 , 3 0 , 1998 1997 Average investment in $1,887 $2,045 impaired loans $1,789 $1,721 Interest income recognized on impaired loans including interest 122 49 income $131 $165 recognized on cash basis Interest income recognized on impaired loans on cash $131 $165 basis Balance of impaired loans $1,887 $2,6701,692 1,810 Less portion for which no allowance for 0 0 loan losses is 0 0 allowedallocated Portion of impaired loan balance for which an $1,887 $2,670 allowance for 1,692 1,810 credit losses is allocated Portion of allowance for loan losses allocated to the $110 $104 impaired 110 75 loan balance
5. CHANGES IN ALLOWANCE FOR OTHER REAL ESTATE: 3/31/6/30/98 3/31/6/30/9 3/31/6/30/96 7 Balance, beginning January 1 $17 $23$22 $26 1 Provision charged to income 0 0 (2) income(3) Losses charged to provision 0 5 0 0 provision Balance, ending March 31June 30 $17 $17 $23 $24
6. The aggregate dollar amount of loans made to directors, executive officers or principal holders of equity securities as of March 31,June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 respectively, were: Aggregate amount, beginning 1/1 $3,952 $3,807 New loans 6924,706 1,693 Repayments 76328 1,548 Aggregate amount, ending $4,568 3/31/6/30/98 $8,330 Aggregate amount, ending $3,952 12/31/97 $3,952
7. OTHER ASSETS March 31, DecemberJUNE 30, DECEMBER 1998 31, 1997 a: Interest earned but not paid on: $2,184 $1,437 Loans $1,785 $1,437 Investments 9061,071 1,041 b: Other Real Estate Owned 185202 59
8. INCOME TAXES: Components of income tax expense for the period ended March 31,June 30, 1998 are as follows: Current Federal $914$1,662 State 2548 Deferred (167) $772(209) $1,501
Actual tax expense differs from the expected tax expense computed by applying the applicable federal corporate income tax rate of 34% is as follows for the threesix months March 31, 1998:ended June 30, 1998. Computed tax expense $793$1,55 6 Tax exempt (90) interest (45) Other 24 $77235 $1,50 1
At March 31,June 30, 1998, items giving rise to the deferred income tax assets and liabilities, using a tax rate of 34%, are as follows:
ASSET LIABILIT Y ASSET LIABILITY Allowance for possible losses on loans and real estate owned $1,452$1,436 0 Deferred and accrued employee 970975 0 benefits Deferred mortgage servicing 64 rights 0 77 Deferred loan origination fees 296319 0 Securities losses not currently 1538 0 deductible Core deposit intangibles 5753 0 Depreciation 0 6552 Other 9 $2,79917 0 $2,840 $129
No valuation allowance is deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset.
9. INCOME TAX EXPENSE March 31, March 31,June 30, June 30, 1998 1997 Federal Income Tax $747 $718$1,453 1,361 State Income Tax 25 2648 46
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following is the review of the results of the operations of Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company for March 31,June 30, 1998, as compared to March 31,June 30, 1997, showingshows growth in earnings of $190,000 or six percent ahead of earnings for the first six months of 1997 and will be discussed below. Total assets have a 5.7% increase or approximately $20 million greater than the past twelve months with a 3% increase,growth in both the loan portfolio and changesthe investment portfolio. The loan growth of $7.8 million since June 30, 1997 has been predominantly in loans secured by real estate. The Bank's portfolio of loans secured by real estate grew by $11.6 million, with an offsetting reduction in the balance sheetcommercial loan portfolio of $6$5.5 million. The overall growth in loans compares to a $12.8 million over last year. Total loans remained constantgrowth between the periods of June 30, 1996 to June 30, 1997, where again the growth was predominantly in the real estate portfolio. The investment portfolio grew by $12 million over the past twelve months and includes the purchase of $54.5 million in securities, with $50.7 million in government agency debentures. Principal payments, maturities and called securities for the balance withinpast twelve months total $43 million. Unrealized gains totaling $810,000 were shown in the portfolio between consumer and commercial loans also remaining constant.as of June 30, 1998 compared to unrealized losses of $134,000 as of June 30, 1997. These gains are indicative of the current national economic interest rate structure. The investmentgains in the market value of the held to maturity portfolio greware $783,000 above book value as of June 30, 1998. Funding for the asset growth has come from increases in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $14.7 million. Deposits decreased overall by $5.5$2 million or 5% over the past year. Purchasetwelve months. This compares with funding in 1997, in which advances increased by $10 million and deposits decreased by $2 million. The drop in deposits for both years has been in time deposits, mostly certificates of deposit. Expectations by customers of yields in certificates of deposit exceed alternative sources of funding. Short term borrowings will drop during the next three months through seasonal deposit growth and investment portfolio totaled in excess of $48.7 million; however, maturities andas well as principal paydowns from the Bank's mortgage backed securities portfolios were $42.6 million for the same period. Purchases were made of US government-sponsored debentures or mortgage backed pools. Many of the debentures are callable securities and some have supported the bank's earnings in lieu of selling fed funds. Unrealized gains and losses gained strength with the reduction of the unrealized loss of $265,000 to $13,000. This shift is indicative of the current economic marketplace. This is also visible in the total market value of the portfolio that is currently $718,000 greater than book value. In the loan area, the Bank continues to experience strong competition from other financial institutions within its marketplace. Within the past twelve months a local bank has opened a branch in the Bank's home office community and strongest market area (Mount Desert Island), and a second local bank has announced the opening of a branch also on Mount Desert Island. Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company's strength lies in the relationships built with its customers and the ability to offer prompt service in response to their needs.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 it serves. The Bank 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-termthe short- term liabilities that are vulnerable to non- replacement within a 30-day period are examined. The Bank's Policypolicy 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 15% for the past twelve months. Liquidity as measured by the Basic Surplus/Deficit model was 19.2%19.29% as of March 31,June 30, 1998 for the 30-day horizon and 19.8%22.9% 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,June 30, 1997 and 1998. With a relatively flat changeThe Bank's net earnings for the first six months of 1998 are $190,000 ahead of earnings for the same period in 1997. The comparison will be discussed below. The Bank's net income for the balance sheet from year to year, earnings grew by $50,000. In comparison,first six months of 1997 was one percent ($42,000) below the Bank experienced a 6% growth in the balance sheet in 1997 when compared to 1996, with earnings increasing by $52,000.income at June 30, 1996. Rates, volumes and the mix of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities affect interest income. Increases in loan volume of $7.8 million afforded increased interest income of approximately $675,000; however, decreases in rate reduced interest income by over $540,000, thereby showing an overall increase for loan interest of $132,000. For the first threesix months of 1998, net interest income increased by $54,000 and was a factor of the growth1997, increases in the balance sheet coming from investments, with yields earning less than loans, and savings realized in funding costs. Interest earned on loans increased by more than $100,000 but was reduced by $70,000 due to decreases in interest rates charged on portions of the loan portfolio. Overall, the loan portfolio yield dropped by 23 basis points. Interest on investments increased due to volumes and partially due to a shift from tax exempt income to taxable income as maturing tax exempt securities are being replaced by taxable securities. The entire portfolio is earning 6.8% and only 8 basis points less than it was a year ago. Interest bearing liabilities decreased by less than one-half of 1%, but the cost of those liabilities decreased by more than 1%. For the past several years,afforded the Bank has maintained its cost of deposits by not increasing its interest rates on savings, NOW and money market accounts. The overall cost of liabilities went down by 17 basis points between March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1997. For the first three months of 1997, net interest income increased by $100,000 and was attributable to the following. The loan portfolio yielded the Bankadditional interest income of $280,000 more than in 1996$206,000 that was achieved through increases in volumes but experienced offsetting decreases in interest income totaling $257,000 due to$580,000 and decreases in rates leaving the growth in loan interest income virtually flat over that twelve month period.totaling $374,000. Yields on loans decreased by 2140 basis points from MarchJune 1996 to March ofJune 1997. AlthoughOn the investment portfolio did not grow between the years ended March 31, 1996side, interest and 1997, the portfolio changeddividend income as securities matured or were called. Total investment incomeof June 30, 1998 grew by $126,000,only $20,000 when compared to June 30, 1997. Increases were made based on volumes ($257,000) with increasesoffsetting decreases in both rates and volumes on those($146,000) for the taxable portion of the investment portfolio. Much of the overall decrease came from the maturity of non- taxable securities that are not being replaced with similar securities in the portfolio. Yields in the overall portfolio decreased by 10 basis points from year to year. The taxable ($142,000)portion of the portfolio decreased in yield by 20 basis points from 7.23% to 7.03%. Interest on investments in 1997 grew by $271,000, with the increase related to volumes totaling $83,000 and decreasingan increase from yields of $188,000 and an actual increase in both rates and volumes on tax exempt securities owned by the bank ($16,000). The yield16 basis points in yields on the entire securitiesinvestment portfolio went up just slightly (6 basis point) between March 31,June of 1996 and March 31, 1997 At March 31, 1997,June of 1997. With increased interest bearing liabilities of approximately $15 million, the Bank'sbank has contained costs by maintaining rates at existing levels and utilizing the Federal Home Loan Bank for advances. Costs have increased by $64,000 based on volume and decreased by more than $100,000 based on rate decreases. The total cost of deposits hadpurchased funds decreased by $168,000, $65,000seven basis points over the past twelve months. This translates to an overall reduction in interest expense of $38,000. In 1997, interest bearing liability costs increased by $166,000 based on increases in liabilities of $5.7 million. The increase in the cost of funds came from increased costs incurred due to reductionsvolume increases totaling $341,000 with an offset in volumes of certificates of deposit and $102,000liability costs due to reductions in rates.rates creating a reduction of $175,000. The cost of borrowings increased by $216,000, which is comprised of $212,000 due to increased volumes and only $4,000 increase, attributed to rate increases. Thetotal cost of purchased funds increased by 8.56 basis points between March 31, 1996June 30, 1997 and 1997.June 30, 1996. The Bank's positionBank is well positioned with regard to interest rate sensitivity consists of the matching of itswith assets and liabilities matched for repricing within a year. There is some exposure to rising rates out beyond a year, with $10,000,000 more assets than liabilities repricing within the Bank having almost $21 million invested in callable securities with final maturities of ten years or less that potentially would not be called. The gap analysis in today's interest rate environment shows the Bank with approximately $28 million more liabilities than assets that would be repricable withinnext twelve months. If rates were to drop by 200 basis points, simulations based on a static balance sheet indicate that the Bank's net interest income could rise by approximately $193,000 during the first year of the drop, while increasing its income in the second year by $135,000. If rates were to rise by 200 basis points, simulations indicate that the Bank could experience a drop inBank's net interest income incould decrease by approximately $124,000 and $172,000 during the first and second years of the rise. Should rates fall by 200 basis points, the Bank's net interest income would increase by approximately $166,000 the first year by $77,000, and drop additional interest earnings inby $233,000 the second year by $400,000.year. The Bank has maintained itsratio for the reserve for possible loan losses at better thanhas been over 2% of total loans outstanding for a number of years, and continues with a ratio of 2.2%2.06% as of March 31,June 30, 1998. While maintaining the 2% ratio between the reserve for possible losses and total loans outstanding, the Bank has been able to reduce the amount of funds allocated to the reserve based on the slowing growth of the loan portfolio overall. The Bank reviewscontinues to review 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 underwriting 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 both 1998 with first quarterand 1997. As of June 30, 1998, charge offs totaling $110,000the Bank had charged off $292,000 in loans compared to $133,000 during$270,000 for the first quarter ofsame period in 1997. The amounts represented below are shown in thousands and represent the total dollars past due for the first threesix months of each year listed. Included in loans that were 90 days or more past due and still accruing in 1997 were approximately $900,000 in outstanding loans for which the customers had commitments from other banks to pay the Bank out for the loans.
Category 1998 1997 Category 1998 1997 1996 90-day past due and $1,528 $1,990 still $1,102,919 $1,302,437 $1,247,941 accruing Non-accruing $3,438,992 $3,207,492 $3,289,461 $4,541,911 $4,509,929 $4,537,4022,682 $3,503 $4,210 $5,493 Gross loans $216,113,8 $214,687,01 $201,502,68 53 6 2Loans $229,226 $221,521 Percentage of gross 1.83% 2.48% loans 2.10% 2.10% 2.25%
With earnings as of March 31, 1998 $50,000 ahead of March 31, 1997, the following is a review ofIn reviewing non-interest income and non-interest expense. As stated earlier,for 1998, the Bank has maintained a reserve for possible loan losses in excess of 2% when comparedearned $250,000 or approximately 12% more than twelve months ago, with the increase attributable to total loans for a number of years. With loan growth and net charged off loans slowing down, the Bank is able to reduce the amount it provides for the reserve. As of March 31, 1998, the provision for possible loan losses is $96,000 less than a year before. Other income is almost $100,000 ahead ofTrust Department's earnings before expenses, which have exceeded last year's first quarter income and includesby $158,000. Additionally, the Trust Department income, which is $52,000 ahead of last year's income. No other major category in other income can be singled outaccounting for substantial growth from year to year. Other non-interest expense is $252,000 moremortgage servicing rights was approximately $70,000 higher as of March 31,June 30, 1998 when compared to June 30, 1997. During the same periodfirst six months of 1997, non-interest income grew by $81,000 over 1996. This growth was attributed to the Trust Department's earnings before expenses growing by $210,000 more than the first six months of 1996. Additionally, as of January 1, 1996, when the Bank implemented FASB Statement No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights", the allocation positively impacted the earnings of the Bank by $106,000. As of June 30, 1997, that allocation was approximately $30,000 less than in 1996 and additionally, fees generated from the origination and sale of mortgages were less than the previous year. 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. Other expenses, the category on the earnings statement that encompasses the majority of accounts that are not interest or human resource related, are 17% higher in 1998 than in 1997. Included in the expenses for 1998 are increased maintenance contracts and depreciation expenses incurred as the Bank has continued to strengthen its technology capabilities. Additionally, the Bank has been more active in the media in 1998, through the introduction of a new money market product and numerous loan promotions. The Bank has hired a consultant to assist in the selection process for a new banking software vendor. The Trust Department has also incurred expenses in anticipation of its conversion of software in September of this year. Lastly, the amortization of mortgage servicing rights has impacted the Bank's earnings by approximately $30,000. Comparing 1997 to 1996, salaries and benefits exceeded 1996 by 4.7% and included 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. Other expense for June 30, 1997 was $307,000 for 13% higher than twelve months prior and was attributable to enhancements started in 1996. During 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. Each of these installations increased not only the bank's assets, but also its depreciation expense, which was $152,000 more in 1997 than in 1996. The upgrade in the communication lines, which increased the speed of transmitting information to all locations, increased the Bank's telephone charges by $50,000 more in 1997. The introductionBank's Year 2000 global assessment and action plan has been approved by its Board of Directors. Individual project plans for mission critical systems are in progress with testing and proxy testing plans included. Solicitations of vendors have been mailed and responses have been received from over 30%. Follow up with other mission critical vendors continues. Testing of parts of the bank's call center, interactive voice response systemhardware and several loan promotions have created media opportunities for the bank. Additionally, the bank is involved in several projects as of March 31, 1998, including the review of banking software. Another expense in 1998, which was not found in 1997, includes the development of the bank's Year 2000 assessment and action plan. The due diligence process will be in place by June 30, 1998 as recommended by the FDIC.software has begun. The assessment of customers' preparedness and the resulting impact on the institutionBank should be substantially completed by September 30, 1998. Testing of partsLetters have been sent to all major borrowers and lenders are following up with their customers. The Bank has redesigned its loan application that incorporates a question regarding the preparedness of the bank's hardware and software has already begun. In reviewing non-interest income and non- interest expenseborrower for the periodmillennium. Over 5,200 business customers have received a brochure entitled "Is your business Prepared for Year 2000". Employee and customer awareness continues with flyers sent to all consumer customers. The Bank will be participating in a Bank Business Customer Seminar being developed by the Maine Bankers Association. This program will run between March 31, 1996mid-September and 1997, there are no categories showing significant changes with dollars exceeding $60,000mid-November. The costs incurred so far have primarily been for supplies and more than 4% forcustomer awareness information. Since the Bank has stayed very current in its technology, it does not anticipate any major category.expenditures directly related to the Year 2000 issues. The budget has not been finalized to date. The Bank's banking software vendor is presently working on a proxy test with a target completion date of mid-November. The Bank will be installing an upgrade in August this year. All users will move from this upgrade to Release 10 of the banking software in the first quarter of 1999. The Bank will not incur any material costs to install either of these upgrades. Looking at some of the standard bank ratios, the Bank's efficiency ratio remains below national averages at just under 57%, which has remained comparable for the past three years. The Bank's capital to asset ratio is 12.4% andof 12.1% has increased from 11.5% over the past twelve months. The Bank far exceeds the required risk based capital ratio of 8% with its Tier 1I ratio of 20.3% and19.95%, total capital ratio of 21.5% or additional21.20% and leverage ratio of 12.14%. These ratios represent capital of $28.7 million. These ratios compare favorably$29 million in excess of the requirement for a well capitalized bank. SFAS No. 125 and No. 127 relate to March 31, 1997 when the capitalaccounting 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 average asset ratio was 11.6%, Tier 1 and total capital ratios compared to risk weighted assets were 18.3% and 19.5% respectively.the computation for earnings per share. The adoption of SFAS No. 128 has had no material effect on the financial statements. 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 /s/ Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. Date: May 15,August 14, 1998 Sheldon F. Goldthwait, Jr. Chief Executive Officer /s/ Virginia M. Vendrell Date: May 15,August 14, 1998 Virginia M. Vendrell Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer