Exhibit 99.1
Dear Shareholders,
I am pleased to report that your Company continues to perform admirably during times that are punctuated by uneven economic conditions and an interest rate environment that is relatively unfriendly towards the banking industry.
Through the first nine months of 2005, earnings per diluted share of $2.06 represented an increase of 8.42%, compared to $1.90 for the same three quarters in 2004. Net income of $15.8 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2005 was up 7.22% over the $14.7 million reported for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004. These results translated into a return on average equity of 16.89% and a return on average assets of 1.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, which compared to 16.23% and 1.43%, respectively, at the same time a year ago.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2005, earnings per diluted share increased 5.88% to $0.72, compared to $0.68 per diluted share during the third quarter of 2004. Net income for the recently completed quarter was $5.5 million, a 4.50% improvement over the $5.3 million earned during the same period a year ago, when a recovery of $850,000 in the Company’s provision for loan and lease losses positively impacted revenues for that quarter. Factoring out this 2004 recovery, earnings per diluted share and net income would have increased 18.27% and 17.29%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2005 compared to 2004.
At September 30, 2005, record total assets of $1.7 billion were up 15.72% over the same period a year ago. Total loans of $1.2 billion and investments of $388.6 million, representing the two largest asset categories, increased 11.52% and 33.83%, respectively, year-on-year. The double-digit increase in loans outstanding was fueled by strong consumer demand in the residential mortgage and home equity loan categories. Utilizing traditional loan products, growth in these categories has allowed the Company to achieve better distribution within our overall loan portfolio. The robust increase in the Company’s investment portfolio speaks to management’s conscious effort to manage against a flattening yield curve, while building in some protection in the event of a return to a more traditional slope in the curve.
Year-to-date, the quality of the Company’s loan portfolio continues to demonstrate soundness and stability, as evidenced by the level of non-performing loans to total loans, which at 0.53% is down from 0.60% at December 31, 2004. In addition, net charge-offs to total average loans through September 30, 2005 is 0.07%. The allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans stands at 1.19%, more than double the outstanding balances of our non-performing loans at September 30, 2005. By any of the aforementioned measures of performance, your Company is considered better than average among its peers.
We continue to enjoy solid growth in core deposits, which is centered in certificates of deposits and low-cost demand deposit accounts. This success is directly attributed to innovative marketing initiatives within our banks that are focused on improving the Company’s funding process. Total deposits of $1.1 billion at September 30, 2005 increased 13.68% from levels reported at September 30, 2004.
While your Company continued to produce quality financial results this past quarter, there were other notable developments that occurred within the organization that are worthy of mention.
Arthur E. Strout retired as a Director of Camden National Corporation, Camden National Bank and Acadia Trust N.A. Having loyally served the Company since 1979, Arthur will be missed for his wisdom, experience and keen interest in the financial well-being of our enterprise and its shareholders.
David C. Flanagan was appointed as a Director of Camden National Corporation and will continue as a Director of Camden National Bank. David’s lifelong connection to Maine and reputation as a successful businessman will benefit all of our constituencies—Shareholders, Customers, Employees and Communities.
Your Company was recognized on several fronts including a designation of “Outstanding” in its overall presentation for its 2004 Annual Report, presented by the American Business Communicators. Also, USBanker
magazine listed Camden National Corporation as the 52nd best performing mid-tier bank(less than $10.0 billion in assets) in the country. This was an improvement from previous rankings of 59th in 2003 and 74th in 2002.
Finally, you will see, featured in a side panel in this report, two exemplars from our Company who were recently feted for their outstanding record of achievement in the area of community service. We are extremely proud to call them colleagues, and even prouder of the good they personally bring to our communities.
As we enter this fourth and final quarter of 2005, rest assured that we are unwavering in our commitment to providing remarkable experiences at Camden National Corporation—experiences designed to engender the strongest loyalty and, ultimately, the greatest success.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Daigle
President & CEO
Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited)
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| | September 30,
| | December 31,
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(In thousands, except number of shares & per share data) | | 2005
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 32,627 | | | $ | 32,626 | | $ | 31,573 |
Securities available for sale, at market value | | | 374,694 | | | | 290,389 | | | 321,881 |
Securities held to maturity | | | 13,929 | | | | — | | | 2,117 |
Residential mortgages held for sale | | | — | | | | 706 | | | |
Loans, less allowance for loan and lease losses of $13,828, $13,651, and $13,641 at September 30, 2005 and 2004 and December 31, 2004, respectively | | | 1,149,696 | | | | 1,028,937 | | | 1,055,653 |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 16,357 | | | | 16,350 | | | 16,392 |
Goodwill | | | 3,991 | | | | 3,991 | | | 3,991 |
Other assets | | | 64,317 | | | | 57,709 | | | 58,258 |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,655,611 | | | $ | 1,430,708 | | $ | 1,489,865 |
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Deposits: | | | | | | | | | | |
Demand | | $ | 153,873 | | | $ | 137,504 | | $ | 131,998 |
NOW | | | 123,146 | | | | 115,474 | | | 120,203 |
Money market | | | 232,724 | | | | 222,828 | | | 211,060 |
Savings | | | 103,072 | | | | 113,304 | | | 112,010 |
Certificates of deposit | | | 516,749 | | | | 404,487 | | | 439,330 |
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Total deposits | | | 1,129,564 | | | | 993,597 | | | 1,014,601 |
Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank | | | 318,315 | | | | 236,628 | | | 277,690 |
Other borrowed funds | | | 65,076 | | | | 65,210 | | | 59,130 |
Accrued interest and other liabilities | | | 13,214 | | | | 10,723 | | | 12,039 |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,526,169 | | | | 1,306,158 | | | 1,363,460 |
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Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, no par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 7,593,461 on September 30, 2005, and 7,634,975 shares on September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2004 | | | 2,450 | | | | 2,450 | | | 2,450 |
Surplus | | | 4,107 | | | | 4,460 | | | 4,440 |
Retained earnings | | | 124,629 | | | | 115,477 | | | 118,764 |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | | | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale, net of tax | | | (1,691 | ) | | | 1,973 | | | 751 |
Net unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments marked to market, net of tax | | | (53 | ) | | | 190 | | | — |
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Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | | | (1,744 | ) | | | 2,163 | | | 751 |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 129,442 | | | | 124,550 | | | 126,405 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,655,611 | | | $ | 1,430,708 | | $ | 1,489,865 |
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Camden National Corporation stock is listed on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CAC.” Stock prices shown in chart are as of close of trading on the last business day of the month.
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30,
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(In thousands, except number of shares & per share data) | | 2005
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Interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and fees on loans | | $ | 53,018 | | $ | 42,489 | | | $ | 19,228 | | $ | 14,442 | |
Interest on securities | | | 11,360 | | | 9,450 | | | | 3,962 | | | 2,938 | |
Interest on interest rate swap agreements | | | 173 | | | 1,553 | | | | — | | | 518 | |
Other interest income | | | 639 | | | 350 | | | | 235 | | | 140 | |
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Total interest income | | | 65,190 | | | 53,842 | | | | 23,425 | | | 18,038 | |
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Interest Expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest on deposits | | | 15,013 | | | 10,930 | | | | 5,695 | | | 3,766 | |
Interest on other borrowings | | | 9,458 | | | 5,779 | | | | 3,519 | | | 1,935 | |
Interest on interest rate swap agreements | | | 142 | | | 945 | | | | — | | | 338 | |
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Total interest expense | | | 24,613 | | | 17,654 | | | | 9,214 | | | 6,039 | |
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Net interest income | | | 40,577 | | | 36,188 | | | | 14,211 | | | 11,999 | |
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses | | | 920 | | | (685 | ) | | | 345 | | | (850 | ) |
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Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses | | | 39,657 | | | 36,873 | | | | 13,866 | | | 12,849 | |
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Non-interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service charges on deposit accounts | | | 2,589 | | | 2,804 | | | | 887 | | | 938 | |
Other service charges and fees | | | 999 | | | 828 | | | | 381 | | | 185 | |
Income from fiduciary services | | | 2,961 | | | 2,878 | | | | 990 | | | 912 | |
Life insurance earnings | | | 482 | | | 696 | | | | 160 | | | 232 | |
Other income | | | 700 | | | 1,424 | | | | 223 | | | 462 | |
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Total non-interest income | | | 7,731 | | | 8,630 | | | | 2,641 | | | 2,729 | |
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Non-interest Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 13,890 | | | 13,051 | | | | 4,957 | | | 4,387 | |
Premises and fixed assets | | | 3,148 | | | 3,239 | | | | 1,039 | | | 1,055 | |
Amortization of core deposit intangible | | | 664 | | | 678 | | | | 221 | | | 224 | |
Other expenses | | | 6,432 | | | 6,579 | | | | 2,172 | | | 2,118 | |
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Total non-interest expenses | | | 24,134 | | | 23,547 | | | | 8,389 | | | 7,784 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | 23,254 | | | 21,956 | | | | 8,118 | | | 7,794 | |
Income Taxes | | | 7,465 | | | 7,230 | | | | 2,626 | | | 2,538 | |
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Net Income | | $ | 15,789 | | $ | 14,726 | | | $ | 5,492 | | $ | 5,256 | |
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Per Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Basic earnings per share | | $ | 2.07 | | $ | 1.91 | | | $ | 0.72 | | $ | 0.68 | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | 2.06 | | | 1.90 | | | | 0.72 | | | 0.68 | |
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Cash dividends per share | | $ | 1.10 | | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.20 | | $ | 0.20 | |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding | | | 7,616,815 | | | 7,701,805 | | | | 7,591,939 | | | 7,656,939 | |

A complete set of financial statements for Camden National Corporation may be obtained upon written request to Sean G. Daly, Chief Financial Officer, Camden National Corporation, P.O. Box 310, Camden, Maine 04843.