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First Bancorp, Inc /ME/ - Quarter Report: 2005 March (Form 10-Q)

 

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 Quarterly Period Ended:

Commission File No.

 

March 31, 2005

0-26589

 

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL LINCOLN CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

MAINE

01-0404322

 

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No)

 

 

MAIN STREET, DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE

04543

 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(207) 563 - 3195

 

 

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 twelve 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 x Noo

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).

Yes x Noo

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock,

as of the latest practicable date.

 

 

Class

Outstanding at May 2, 2004

Common Stock, Par One Cent

9,871,453

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

Part I. Financial Information

 

Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

1

Item 1 – Financial Statements

2

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

2

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

3

 

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

4

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

6

Notes to Consolidated Financials Statements

7

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

7

 

Note 2 – Common Stock

7

 

Note 3 – Stock Options

7

 

Note 4 – Earnings Per Share

8

 

Note 5 – Postretirement Benefit Plans

9

 

Note 6 – Pro-Forma Financial Information

9

Item 2 – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

12

 

Critical Accounting Policies

12

 

GAAP vs. Pro-Forma Results

12

 

Executive Summary

12

 

Net Interest Income

13

 

Provision for Loan Losses

14

 

Non-Interest Income

14

 

Non-Interest Expense

14

 

Income Taxes

15

 

Average Daily Balance Sheet

16

 

Value of Assets Acquired

17

 

Investments

18

 

Loans

18

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

18

 

Deposits

19

 

Borrowed Funds

19

 

Shareholders' Equity

20

 

Non-Performing Assets

20

 

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

20

 

Sale of Loans

20

 

Contractual Obligations

21

 

Liquidity Management

21

 

New Accounting Standards

21

 

Forward-Looking Statements

21

Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

22

 

Market-Risk Management

22

 

Asset/Liability Management

22

 

Interest Rate Risk Management

23

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

24

Part II – Other Information

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

25

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

25

Item 3 – Default Upon Senior Securities

25

Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

25

Item 5 – Other Information

25

Item 6 – Exhibits

26

Signatures

27

 

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

 

Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

 

For the three months ended

Dollars in thousands,

March 31

except for per share amounts

2005

2004

Summary of Operations

 

 

Operating Income

$12,559

$8,224

Operating Expense

8,359

5,532

Net Interest Income

7,384

4,953

Provision for Loan Losses

-

240

Net Income

2,995

1,924

Per Common Share Data 1

 

 

Basic Earnings per Share

$0.32

$0.26

Diluted Earnings per Share

0.31

0.26

Cash Dividends Declared

0.125

0.103

Book Value

10.10

6.74

Market Value

17.00

16.00

Financial Ratios

 

 

Return on Average Equity 2

13.23%

16.14%

Return on Average Tangible Equity 2

17.74%

16.18%

Return on Average Assets 2

1.40%

1.36%

Average Equity to Average Assets

10.61%

8.43%

Average Tangible Equity to Average Assets

7.92%

8.40%

Net Interest Margin Tax-Equivalent 2

3.96%

3.87%

Dividend Payout Ratio

39.06%

39.24%

Allowance for Loan Losses/Total Loans

0.96%

1.06%

Non-Performing Loans to Total Loans

0.37%

0.40%

Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets

0.27%

0.30%

Efficiency Ratio 3

51.07%

49.26%

At Period End

 

 

Total Assets

$918,218

$578,219

Total Loans

682,668

415,460

Total Investment Securities

156,182

138,069

Total Deposits

606,180

384,251

Total Shareholders’ Equity

99,715

49,352

1 Adjusted for a three-for-one stock split, in the form of a 200% stock dividend,

paid June 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004.

2 Annualized using a 365-day basis in 2005 and a 366-day basis in 2004

3 The Company uses the following formula in calculating its efficiency ratio:

 

Non-Interest Expense - Loss on Securities Sales

Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income + Non-Interest Income – Gains on Securities

 

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Item 1 – Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

First National Lincoln Corporation

 

We have reviewed the accompanying interim consolidated financial information of First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the three-month periods then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

 

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is to express an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker

 

Portland, Maine

May 5, 2005

 

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

 

March 31,

December 31,

March 31,

In thousands of dollars

2005

2004

2004

Assets

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

$ 22,206

$ 14,770

$ 9,236

Investments

 

 

 

Available for sale

52,362

51,892

55,570

Held to maturity (market values $103,367 at 3/31/2005,
$75,600 at 12/31/2004, and $84,455 at 3/31/2004)

103,820

74,935

82,499

Loans held for sale (fair value approximates cost)

-

-

295

Loans

682,668

478,332

415,460

Less: allowance for loan losses

6,577

4,714

4,392

Net loans

676,091

473,618

411,068

Accrued interest receivable

5,032

2,791

3,147

Bank premises and equipment

17,000

9,061

8,948

Other real estate owned

-

-

44

Goodwill

27,960

125

125

Other assets

13,747

7,046

7,287

Total Assets

$ 918,218

$ 634,238

$ 578,219

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

Demand deposits

$ 54,443

$ 31,181

$ 26,581

NOW deposits

104,693

60,550

51,346

Money market deposits

114,191

76,411

80,837

Savings deposits

110,543

68,673

63,085

Certificates of deposit

114,093

63,900

77,840

Certificates $100,000 and over

108,217

69,129

84,562

Total deposits

606,180

369,844

384,251

Borrowed funds

202,856

207,206

139,515

Other liabilities

9,467

4,373

5,101

Total Liabilities

818,503

581,423

528,867

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

Common stock

100

74

74

Additional paid-in capital

49,398

3,973

3,997

Retained earnings

48,887

46,809

44,155

Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

1,330

1,959

2,805

Treasury stock

-

-

(1,679)

Total Shareholders' Equity

99,715

52,815

49,352

Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

$ 918,218

$ 634,238

$ 578,219

Common Stock

 

 

 

Number of shares authorized

18,000,000

18,000,000

18,000,000

Number of shares issued and outstanding

9,871,317

7,356,836

7,323,624

Book value per share

$10.10

$7.18

$6.74

 

Share and per share data have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split, in the form of a 200% stock dividend, paid June 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004.

See Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

In thousands of dollars

2005

2004

Interest income

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

$ 9,085

$ 5,553

Interest on deposits with other banks

-

3

Interest and dividends on investments

1,811

1,565

Total interest income

10,896

7,121

Interest expense

 

 

Interest on deposits

2,271

1,260

Interest on borrowed funds

1,241

908

Total interest expense

3,512

2,168

Net interest income

7,384

4,953

Provision for loan losses

-

240

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

7,384

4,713

Non-interest income

 

 

Investment management and fiduciary income

400

214

Service charges on deposit accounts

487

271

Mortgage origination and servicing income

128

165

Other operating income

648

453

Total non-interest income

1,663

1,103

Non-interest expense

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

2,626

1,664

Occupancy expense

350

213

Furniture and equipment expense

453

366

Other operating expense

1,418

881

Total non-interest expense

4,847

3,124

Income before income taxes

4,200

2,692

Applicable income taxes

1,205

768

Net income

$ 2,995

$ 1,924

Earnings per common share

 

 

Basic earnings per share

$0.32

$0.26

Diluted earnings per share

$0.31

$0.26

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

9,474,770

7,298,505

Incremental shares

146,222

163,161

Cash dividends declared per share

$0.125

$0.103

 

Share and per share data have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split, in the form of a 200% stock dividend, paid June 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004.

See Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts

Number of common shares

Common stock

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale

Treasury stock

Total shareholders' equity

Balance at

December 31, 2003

7,264,140

$74

$4,650

$42,988

$2,497

$(2,491)

$47,718

Net income

-

-

-

1,924

-

-

1,924

Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax of $159

-

-

-

-

308

-

308

Comprehensive income

-

-

-

1,924

308

-

2,232

Cash dividends declared

-

-

-

(757)

-

-

(757)

Payment to repurchase common stock

(7,610)

-

-

-

-

(122)

(122)

Proceeds from sale of common stock

67,094

-

(653)

-

-

934

281

Balance at

March 31, 2004

7,323,624

$74

$3,997

$44,155

$2,805

$(1,679)

$49,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at

December 31, 2004

7,356,836

$74

$3,973

$46,809

$1,959

$ -

$52,815

Net income

-

-

-

2,995

-

-

2,995

Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax benefit of $339

-

-

-

-

(629)

-

(629)

Comprehensive income

-

-

-

2,995

(629)

-

2,366

Cash dividends declared

-

-

-

(1,234)

-

-

(1,234)

Payment to repurchase common stock

(38,425)

-

(492)

-

-

-

(492)

Proceeds from sale of common stock

88,308

1

556

-

-

-

557

Tax benefit of disqualifying disposition stock option shares

-

-

-

317

-

-

317

Acquisition of FNB Bankshares

2,464,598

25

45,361

-

-

-

45,386

Balance at

March 31, 2005

9,871,317

$100

$49,398

$48,887

$1,330

$ -

$99,715

 

Share and per share data have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split, in the form of a 200% stock dividend, paid June 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004.

See Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

 

For three months ended

March 31,

In thousands of dollars

2005

2004

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

Net income

$2,995

$1,924

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

Depreciation

323

258

Provision for loan losses

-

240

Loans originated for resale

(4,090)

(4,543)

Proceeds from sales and transfers of loans

4,681

5,230

Net increase in other assets and accrued interest

(573)

(201)

Net increase in other liabilities

2,705

747

Net amortization of premiums on investments

46

72

Net acquisition amortization

81

-

Net cash provided by operating activities

6,168

3,727

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

Proceeds from maturities, payments and calls of securities available for sale

1,229

2,326

Proceeds from maturities, payments and calls of securities to be held to maturity

9,233

15,282

Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

-

7

Purchases of securities available for sale

(702)

-

Purchases of securities to be held to maturity

(13,551)

(18,593)

Net increase in loans

(19,369)

(16,613)

Capital expenditures

(495)

(287)

Cash acquired, net of cash used for FNB acquisition

3,591

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(20,064)

(17,878)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in demand deposits, savings, money market and club accounts

5,494

(3,128)

Net increase in certificates of deposit

38,041

28,302

Repayment on long-term borrowings

(9,990)

(6,000)

Net decrease in short-term borrowings

(11,394)

(12,307)

Payments to repurchase common stock

(492)

(122)

Proceeds from sale of common stock

556

281

Dividends paid

(883)

(726)

Net cash provided by financing activities

21,332

6,300

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

7,436

(7,851)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

14,770

17,087

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$22,206

$9,236

Interest paid

$3,196

$2,495

Income taxes paid

$2,532

$-

Non-cash transactions

 

 

Change in net unrealized gain on available for sale securities

$(629)

$467

Non-cash assets acquired with common stock

$258,631

$-

Less liabilities assumed

$214,266

$-

 

See Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financials Statements

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

First National Lincoln Corporation (the Company) is a financial holding company that owns all of the common stock of The First N.A. (the Bank). The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. On January 14, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition of FNB Bankshares (FNB) of Bar Harbor, Maine, and operating results include the effect of the FNB acquisition only after the closing date (see Note 6 -- Pro-Forma Financial Information).

The income reported for the 2005 period is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

Note 2 – Common Stock

 

On April 27, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-for-one split of the Company's common stock payable in the form of a 200% stock dividend to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004, with a payment date of June 1, 2004. All share and per share data included in the consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this report have been restated to reflect the stock split.

On January 20, 2005, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock or approximately 2.5% of the outstanding shares. The Company expects such repurchases to be effected from time to time, in the open market, in private transactions or otherwise, during a period of up to 24 months. The amount and timing of shares to be purchased will be subject to market conditions and will be based on several factors, including the price of the Company's stock and the level of stock issuances under the Company's employee stock plans. No assurance can be given as to the specific timing of the share repurchases or as to whether and to what extent the share repurchase will be consummated.

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had repurchased 38,413 shares under the new repurchase plan at an average price of $17.37.

 

Note 3 – Stock Options

 

The Company established a stock option plan in 1995. Under the plan, the Company may grant options to its employees for up to 600,000 shares of common stock. Only incentive stock options may be granted under the plan. The option price of each option grant is determined by the Options Committee of the Board of Directors, and in no instance shall be less than the fair market value on the date of the grant. An option's maximum term is ten years from the date of grant. As a result of the FNB acquisition, options to acquire 40,630 FNB shares were converted into options to acquire an aggregate of 95,479 common shares of the Company at a purchase price of $3.80 per share.

A summary of the status of the Company's Stock Option Plan as of March 31, 2005, and changes during the three months then ended, is presented below.

 

 

Number of Shares

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Balance at December 31, 2004

205,500

$ 4.81

Granted in 2005

42,000

18.00

Assumed in 2005

95,479

3.80

Exercised in 2005

(73,483)

4.14

Balance at March 31, 2005

269,496

$ 6.69

 

 

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The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for the stock option plan. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to stock-based employee compensation. Share and per share data have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split in the form of a 200% stock dividend paid June 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004.

 

 

For the three months

 

ended March 31,

In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts

2005

2004

Net income

 

 

As reported

$2,995

$ 1,924

Value of option grants, net of tax

120

-

Pro forma

$2,875

$ 1,924

Basic earnings per share

 

 

As reported

$0.32

$ 0.26

Value of option grants, net of tax

0.01

-

Pro forma

$0.31

$ 0.26

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

As reported

$0.31

$ 0.26

Value of option grants, net of tax

0.01

-

Pro forma

$0.30

$ 0.26

 

The fair market value of options granted, net of tax, was $120,000 in 2005. No options were granted in 2004. The weighted average fair market value of options granted was $4.41 in 2005. The fair market value in 2005 is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: quarterly dividends of $0.12, risk-free interest rate of 4.20%, volatility of 25.81%, and an expected life of 10 years.

 

Note 4 – Earnings Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004:

 

 

Income

Shares

Per-Share

In thousands, except for number of shares and per share data

(Numerator)

(Denominator)

Amount

For the three months ended March 31, 2005

 

 

 

Net income as reported

$2,995

 

 

Basic EPS: Income available to common shareholders

$2,995

9,474,770

$0.32

Effect of dilutive securities: incentive stock options

 

146,222

 

Diluted EPS: Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions

$2,995

9,620,992

$0.31

For the three months ended March 31, 2004

 

 

 

Net income as reported

$1,924

 

 

Basic EPS: Income available to common shareholders

$1,924

7,298,505

$0.26

Effect of dilutive securities: incentive stock options

 

163,161

 

Diluted EPS: Income available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions

$1,924

7,461,666

$0.26

 

All earnings per share calculations have been made using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. All of the dilutive securities are incentive stock options granted to certain key members of

 

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Management. The dilutive number of shares has been calculated using the treasury method, assuming that all granted options were exercisable at the end of each period.

 

Note 5 – Postretirement Benefit Plans

 

The Bank sponsors postretirement benefit plans which provide certain life insurance and health insurance benefits for certain retired employees and health insurance for retired directors. None of these plans are pre-funded. The following table sets forth the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation, funded status, and net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

At March 31,

 

2005

2004

Change in benefit obligations

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year:

$1,923

$542

Service cost

3

1

Interest cost

31

9

Benefits paid

(48)

(10)

Actuarial (gain) loss

-

-

Benefit obligation at end of period:

1,909

542

Funded status

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

(1,909)

(542)

Unamortized prior service cost

232

(11)

Unamortized net actuarial loss

40

48

Unrecognized transition obligation

225

259

Accrued benefit cost

$(1,412)

$(247)

 

The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost:

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

2005

2004

Components of net periodic benefit cost

 

 

Service cost

$3

$2

Interest cost

31

8

Amortization of unrecognized transition asset

12

7

Amortization of prior service cost

1

1

Amortization of accumulated losses

1

1

Net periodic benefit cost

$48

$19

 

A weighted average discount rate of 6.8% was used in determining both the accumulated benefit obligation and the net benefit cost. The measurement date for benefit obligations was as of year-end for both years presented. The estimated amount of related benefit expense in 2005 is $190,000, and the estimated amount of benefits to be paid is $151,000.

 

Note 6 – Pro-Forma Financial Information

 

On August 25, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire FNB Bankshares (FNB) of Bar Harbor, Maine, and its subsidiary, The First National Bank of Bar Harbor. This acquisition was completed on January 14, 2005. In its 2004 Strategic Plan, the Company identified certain markets in which it would consider future growth opportunities, including the area served by FNB Bankshares. Management expects that the products and services available in the FNB Bankshares market area will be enhanced as a result of the combination of the two companies, and this will also provide a larger capacity to lend money and a stronger overall funding base. It is expected that the

 

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combined entity will realize cost savings from redundant expenses, such as regulatory fees, audit costs, legal costs, and outsourced costs.

As part of the acquisition, the Company issued 2.35 shares of its common stock to the shareholders of FNB in exchange for each of the 1,048,814 shares of the common stock outstanding of FNB. Cash in lieu of fractional shares of the Company's stock was paid at the rate of $17.87 per share, which was the average high/low price of the Company's stock for the 30-day period ending January 9, 2005, under terms specified in the Merger Agreement. At the time of the acquisition, there were outstanding options to purchase 126,208 shares of FNB common stock under the FNB Bankshares Stock Option Plan. Of these, options to acquire 40,630 FNB shares were converted into options to acquire an aggregate of 95,479 common shares of the Company at a purchase price of $3.80 per share. Holders of unexercised options to purchase FNB shares that were not converted were paid cash to retire their options at the rate of $42.00 for each share subject to the option, less the option exercise price per share. The total amount paid to retire the remaining options was approximately $2.6 million.

The total value of the transaction was $47,961,000, and all of the voting equity interest of FNB was acquired in the transaction. The Company assumed all outstanding liabilities of FNB, including liabilities under certain Employment Continuity Agreements and Split Dollar Agreements with executive officers of FNB. The acquisition was intended to qualify as a reorganization for federal income tax purposes and provide for a tax-free exchange of shares.

The transaction was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the operations of FNB are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of net tangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, none of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill related to the core deposit intangible is being amortized over its expected economic life, and remaining goodwill is evaluated annually for possible impairment under the provisions of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. In the tables which follow, pro forma financial information is presented.

The pro forma balance sheets in the following table show how the financial position of the Company would have been presented if the transaction had closed prior to March 31, 2004. The adjustments show the effect of recording all assets and liabilities acquired to current fair value as well as the amount of identified intangibles (core deposit intangible). The excess of purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

 

In thousands of dollars

March 31, 2005

December 31, 2004

March 31, 2004

Assets

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

$ 22,206

$ 22,777

$ 17,605

Investments

156,182

154,081

172,018

Loans held for sale (fair value approximates cost)

-

179

1,086

Loans

682,668

664,466

584,593

Less: allowance for loan losses

6,577

6,719

6,428

Net loans

676,091

657,747

578,165

Bank premises and equipment

17,000

16,861

15,805

Goodwill

27,960

27,960

27,960

Other assets

18,779

18,573

19,267

Total Assets

$ 918,218

$ 898,178

$ 831,906

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

Deposits

$ 606,180

$ 559,500

$ 572,016

Borrowed funds

202,856

228,241

153,596

Other liabilities

9,467

9,193

9,623

Total Liabilities

818,503

796,934

735,235

Shareholders' Equity

99,715

101,244

96,671

Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

$ 918,218

$ 898,178

$ 831,906

 

 

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The pro forma statements of income in the following table show how the Company's results of operations would have been presented if the Company and FNB had operated as one entity for the entire periods presented. Management has made adjustments to reflect the amortization of the premium recorded on loans acquired, the increased depreciation on premises, and amortization of the core deposit intangible. Average shares outstanding and incremental shares used in earnings per share calculations are based upon the exchange ratio of 2.35 shares of the Company for each share of FNB.

 

 

For three months ended March 31,

In thousands of dollars, except share and per share information

2005

2004

Interest income

$11,277

$9,641

Interest expense

3,620

2,766

Net interest income

7,657

6,875

Provision for loan losses

-

300

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

7,657

6,575

Non-interest income

1,808

2,009

Non-interest expense

5,541

5,197

Income before income taxes

3,923

3,387

Applicable income taxes

1,103

936

Net Income

$2,820

$2,452

Operating Statistics

 

 

Basic earnings per share

$0.29

$0.25

Diluted earnings per share

$0.28

$0.25

Cash dividends declared per share

$0.125

$0.103

Dividend payout ratio

43.10%

39.14%

Return on average assets

1.32%

1.25%

Return on average equity

10.50%

15.54%

Return on average tangible equity

13.36%

15.57%

Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)

55.83%

55.86%

 

 

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Item 2 – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

First National Lincoln Corporation and Subsidiary

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition is based on the consolidated financial statements which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of such financial statements requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, Management evaluates its estimates, including those related to the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of mortgage servicing rights. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis in making judgments about the carrying values of assets that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from the amount derived from Management's estimates and assumptions under different assumptions or conditions.

Management believes the allowance for loan losses requires the most significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The allowance for loan losses is based on Management's evaluation of the level of the allowance required in relation to the estimated loss exposure in the loan portfolio. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is a significant estimate and therefore regularly evaluates it for adequacy by taking into consideration factors such as prior loan loss experience, the character and size of the loan portfolio, business and economic conditions and Management's estimation of potential losses. The use of different estimates or assumptions could produce different provisions for loan losses.

The valuation of mortgage servicing rights also requires significant estimates and assumptions. The Bank often sells mortgage loans it originates and retains the ongoing servicing of such loans, receiving a fee for these services, generally 0.25% of the outstanding balance of the loan per annum. Mortgage servicing rights are recognized when they are acquired through sale of loans and are reported in other assets. They are amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Management uses an independent firm which specializes in the valuation of mortgage servicing rights to determine the fair value which is recorded on the balance sheet. This includes an evaluation for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights, which can vary depending upon current interest rates and prepayment expectations, as compared to amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights by predominant characteristics, such as interest rates and terms. The use of different assumptions could produce a different valuation for both mortgage servicing rights and impairment.

 

GAAP vs. Pro-Forma Results

 

Operating results for the Company are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) which, under the purchase methods of accounting, exclude FNB Bankshares results prior to the closing date of the acquisition on January 14, 2005. This discussion also includes pro-forma information which show how the Company's results of operations would have been presented if the Company and FNB had operated as one entity for the entire periods presented (for a full presentation of pro-forma results, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- Pro-Forma Financial Information).

 

Executive Summary

 

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $2,995,000, an increase of 55.7% over net income of $1,924,000 for the comparable period of 2004. The Company's increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 in comparison to the same period in 2004 was the result of a 49.1% increase in net interest income due to rising rates, wider margins and growth in earning assets, including the FNB acquisition. In addition, non-interest income increased 50.8% in comparison to 2004. The level of increase in operating expenses was in line with growth in revenues and assets. Fully diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 were $0.31, a 19.2% increase over the $0.26 reported for the first quarter of 2004.

 

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On a pro-forma basis, net income for the three months ended March 31, 2005, was $2,820,000, an increase of $368,000 or 15.0% over pro-forma net income of $2,452,000 for the first three months of 2004. Pro-forma fully diluted earnings per share for the first three months of 2005 were $0.28, and increase of $0.03 or 12.0% over $0.25 for the first three months of 2004.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Total interest income of $10,896,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 is a 53.0% increase from total interest income of $7,121,000 in the comparable period of 2004. In addition to the interest income related to the FNB acquisition, rising interest rates resulted in higher asset yields in 2005 compared to 2004. Total interest expense of $3,512,000 for the first three months of 2005 is a 62.0% increase from total interest expense of $2,168,000 for the first three months of 2004. This was a direct result of the rising interest rate climate and the FNB acquisition.

The combination of higher interest rates, asset growth and the FNB acquisition resulted in net interest income of $7,384,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, which represents a 49.1% increase from the $4,953,000 reported for the same period in 2004.

The Company's net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis increased from 3.87% in the first three months of 2004 to 3.96% in the first three months of 2005. Tax-exempt interest income amounted to $763,000 and $487,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Tax equivalency is calculated using a 35% effective tax rate. These results are consistent with expected short-term widening in the Company's net interest margin as a result of assets repricing more rapidly than liabilities in the current rate environment.

The following table presents the amount of interest earned or paid, as well as the average yield or rate on an annualized basis, for each major category of assets or liabilities. Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax-equivalent basis, using a 35.0% tax rate in 2005 and 2004.

 

Three months ended March 31,

2005

2004

Dollars in thousands

Amount of interest

Average Yield/Rate

Amount of interest

Average Yield/Rate

Interest on earning assets

 

 

 

 

Due from banks

$ -

2.84%

$ 3

0.87%

Investments

2,110

5.59%

1,796

5.47%

Loans held for sale

-

0.00%

4

5.45%

Loans

9,197

5.78%

5,580

5.51%

Total interest-earning assets

11,307

5.75%

7,383

5.49%

Interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

Deposits

2,271

1.64%

1,260

1.35%

Other borrowings

1,241

2.48%

908

2.61%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

3,512

1.87%

2,168

1.69%

Net interest income

$7,795

 

$5,215

 

Interest rate spread

 

3.88%

 

3.80%

Net interest margin

 

3.96%

 

3.87%

 

 

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The following table presents changes in interest income and expense attributable to changes in interest rates and volume for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax-equivalent basis, using a 35.0% tax rate in 2005 and 2004.

 

Three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to 2004

 

 

Dollars in thousands

Volume

Rate

Rate/Volume1

Total

Interest on earning assets

 

 

 

 

Due from banks

$(3)

$7

$(7)

$(3)

Investment securities

283

27

4

314

Loans held for sale

(4)

(4)

4

(4)

Loans

3,254

229

133

3,616

Total interest income

3,530

259

134

3,923

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

Deposits

623

259

129

1,011

Other borrowings2

408

(52)

(23)

333

Total interest expense

1,031

207

106

1,344

Change in net interest income

$2,499

$52

$28

$2,579

1 Represents the change attributable to a combination of change in rate and change in volume.

2 Includes federal funds purchased.

 

The following table presents the effect of tax-exempt income on the calculation of the net interest margin, using a 35.0% tax rate in 2005 and 2004:

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

2005

2004

Net interest income as presented

$7,384

$4,953

Effect of tax-exempt income

411

262

Net interest income, tax equivalent

$7,795

$5,215

 

On a pro-forma basis, net interest income for the first three months of 2005 was $7,657,000, an increase of $782,000 or 11.4% over net interest income of $6,875,000 for the first three months of 2004. This increase was the result of asset growth as well as an increased net interest margin, which widened from 3.90% on a pro-forma basis for the first quarter of 2004 to 3.95% for the first quarter of 2005.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

There was no provision to the allowance for loan losses made during the first three months of 2005, compared to the $240,000 provision made for the same period of 2004. The decrease in provision is due to credit quality in the loan portfolio and the level of loan chargeoffs in the first three months of 2005.

 

Non-Interest Income

 

Non-interest income was $1,663,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, an increase of 50.8% from the $1,103,000 reported for the first three months of 2004. The increase in non-interest income was due to the acquisition of FNB Bankshares. On a pro-forma basis, non-interest income declined by $201,000 or 10.1% from $2,009,000 in 2004 to $1,808,000 in 2005. Although investment management and fiduciry income increased by 11.2%, income from mortgage origination declined due to higher interest rates and lower levels of loans sold to the secondary market.

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

Non-interest expense of $4,847,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, is an increase of 55.2% over non-interest expense of $3,124,000 for the first three months of 2004. In addition to expenses arising from the FNB acquisition, this increase is primarily due to higher personnel and premises costs to provide more comprehensive and

 

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competitive services for customers, as well as increased costs for marketing, supplies and professional fees, in line with the Company's revenue and asset growth. On a pro-forma basis, non-interest expense increased by $344,000 or 6.6% during the first three months of 2005 compared to the first three months of 2004, with the largest increase in employee costs, which were up by 6.2%. Although the Company has begun to realize some of the anticipated cost savings as a result of the FNB acquisition, other significant cost reductions have not yet been realized since data systems and other support functions remain to be consolidated.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes on operating earnings increased to $1,205,000 for the first three months of 2005 from $768,000 for the same period a year ago. The increase is in line with the increase in pre-tax income.

 

 

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Average Daily Balance Sheet

 

The following table shows the Company's average daily balance sheets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

 

 

For three months ended

March 31,

In thousands of dollars

2005

2004

Assets

 

 

Cash and due from banks

$19,574

$11,440

Interest-bearing deposits

3

1,393

Investments

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities & government agency securities

63,840

56,517

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

46,260

32,648

Other securities

42,903

42,981

Total investments

153,003

132,146

Loans held for sale

-

295

Loans

 

 

Commercial

252,809

140,732

Consumer

33,431

26,323

State and municipal

22,014

8,419

Real estate

336,590

231,837

Total loans

644,844

407,311

Allowance for loan losses

(6,475)

(4,269)

Net loans

638,369

403,042

Fixed assets

15,713

9,035

Goodwill

23,318

125

Other assets

14,831

10,014

Total assets

$864,811

$567,490

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

 

Deposits

 

 

Demand

$54,101

$26,848

NOW

96,504

51,879

Money market

107,262

80,608

Savings

104,955

63,426

Certificates of deposit

116,334

74,756

Certificates of deposit over $100,000

81,450

77,538

Total deposits

560,606

375,055

Borrowed funds

202,959

140,004

Other liabilities

9,462

4,616

Total liabilities

773,027

519,675

Common stock

95

25

Additional paid-in capital

41,957

4,687

Retained earnings

47,548

43,007

Net unrealized gain/loss on securities available for sale

2,184

2,497

Treasury stock

-

(2,401)

Total shareholders' equity

91,784

47,815

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$864,811

$567,490

 

 

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Value of Assets Acquired

 

On January 14, 2005, the Company completed the FNB acquisition. In its 2004 Strategic Plan, the Company identified certain markets in which it would consider future growth opportunities, including the area served by FNB Bankshares. Management expects that the products and services available in the FNB Bankshares market area will be enhanced as a result of the combination of the two companies, and this will also provide a larger capacity to lend money and a stronger overall funding base. It is expected that the combined entity will realize cost savings from redundant expenses, such as regulatory fees, audit costs, legal costs, and outsourced costs.

The total value of the transaction was $47,956,000, and all of the voting equity interest of FNB was acquired in the transaction. As required under GAAP, the purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, which totaled $27,835,000 and included $972,000 for direct expenses to consummate the transaction. The majority of the $1,830,000 difference between actual goodwill booked and the $26,005,000 of goodwill which Management estimated in the Company's December 31, 2004 financial statements was due to deferred income taxes.

The following table shows the fair value of assets and liabilities recorded on the Company's balance sheet from the FNB acquisition, including the associated goodwill in the transaction:

 

In thousands of dollars

January 14, 2005

Assets

 

Cash and due from banks

$ 6,963

Investments

26,562

Loans held for sale (fair value approximates cost)

591

Loans

185,357

Less: allowance for loan losses

(2,164)

Net loans

183,193

Bank premises and equipment

7,767

Goodwill

27,835

Other assets

9,311

Total Assets

$ 262,222

Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

 

Deposits

$ 192,860

Borrowed funds

17,044

Other liabilities

4,362

Total liabilities

214,266

Shareholders' Equity

47,956

Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity

$ 262,222

 

 

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Investments

 

The Company's investment portfolio increased by $29.4 million or 23.1% to $156.2 million between December 31, 2004, and March 31, 2005. At March 31, 2005, the Company's available-for-sale portfolio had an unrealized gain, net of taxes, of $1.3 million. Between March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005, the Company's investment portfolio increased by $18.1 million or 13.2%. This growth was the result of the FNB acquisition.

On a pro-forma basis, the Company's investment portfolio increased by $2.1 million or 1.4% during the first quarter of 2005. Year-over-year, the investment portfolio declined by $15.8 million or 9.2% on a pro-forma basis, the result of a decline in investments on the FNB balance sheet to fund loan growth.

 

Loans

 

Loans grew by $204.3 million or 42.7% during the first three months of 2005. The growth in commercial loans was $133.7 million or 9.9% and municipal loans increased $8.3 million or 92.1%. The residential mortgage portfolio increased by $30.1 million or 17.3%, and home equity lines of credit grew $10.4 million or 19.9% year-to-date. The majority of this growth was due to the FNB acquisition. Between March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005, the loan portfolio increased $267.2 million or 64.3%, as a result of strong customer demand and the FNB acquisition

On a pro-forma basis, the loan portfolio increased by $18.2 million or 2.7% during the first quarter of 2005. In Management's view, this is strong growth since the first quarter is traditionally not a strong period for loan growth. Year-over-year, the loan portfolio increased by $98.1 million or 16.8% on a pro-forma basis, the result of strong loan growth seen by the Company in both the Mid-Coast and Down East Maine regions.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses represents the amount available for credit losses inherent in the Company's loan portfolio. Loans are charged off when they are deemed uncollectible, after giving consideration to factors such as the customer's financial condition, underlying collateral and guarantees, as well as general and industry economic conditions.

Adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is determined using a consistent, systematic methodology, which analyzes the risk inherent in the loan portfolio. In addition to evaluating the collectibility of specific loans when determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, Management also takes into consideration other factors such as changes in the mix and size of the loan portfolio, historic loss experience, the amount of delinquencies and loans adversely classified, and economic trends. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is assessed by an allocation process whereby specific loss allocations are made against certain adversely classified loans, and general loss allocations are made against segments of the loan portfolio which have similar attributes. The Company’s historical loss experience, industry trends, and the impact of the local and regional economy on the Company’s borrowers, were considered by Management in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions charged against current earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the collectibility of the loan principal is unlikely. Recoveries on loans previously charged off are credited to the allowance. While Management uses available information to assess possible losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on increases in non-performing loans, changes in economic conditions, growth in loan portfolios, or for other reasons. Any future additions to the allowance would be recognized in the period in which they were determined to be necessary. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses as an integral part of their examination process. Such agencies may require the Company to record additions to the allowance based on judgments different from those of Management.

Credit quality of the commercial portfolios is quantified by a corporate credit rating system designed to parallel regulatory criteria and categories of loan risk. Individual loan officers monitor their loans to ensure appropriate rating assignments are made on a timely basis. Risk ratings and quality of the commercial loan portfolio are also assessed on a regular basis by an independent loan review consulting firm. An ongoing portfolio trend analyses and individual credit reviews to evaluate loan risk and compliance with corporate lending policies are also performed. The level of allowance allocable to each group of risk-rated loans is then determined by applying a loss factor that estimates the amount of probable loss in each category. The assigned loss factor for each risk rating is based upon Management’s assessment of historical loss data, portfolio characteristics, economic trends, overall market conditions and past experience.

 

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Consumer loans, which include residential mortgages, home equity loans/lines, and direct/indirect loans, are generally evaluated as a group based on product type and on the basis of delinquency data and other credit data available due to the large number of such loans and the relatively small size of individual credits. Allocations for these loan categories are principally determined by applying loss factors that represent Management’s estimate of inherent losses. In each category, inherent losses are estimated based upon Management’s assessment of historical loss data, portfolio characteristics, economic trends, overall market conditions and past experience. In addition, certain loans in these categories may be individually risk-rated if considered necessary by Management.

The other method used to allocate the allowance for loan losses entails the assignment of reserve amounts to individual loans on the basis of loan impairment. Certain loans are evaluated individually and are judged to be impaired when Management believes it is probable that the Company will not collect all of the contractual interest and principal payments as scheduled in the loan agreement. Under this method, loans are selected for evaluation based on internal risk ratings or non-accrual status. A specific reserve is allocated to an individual loan when that loan has been deemed impaired and when the amount of a probable loss is estimable on the basis of its collateral value, the present value of anticipated future cash flows, or its net realizable value. At December 31, 2004, impaired loans with specific reserves totaled $0.7 million (all of these loans were on non-accrual status) and the amount of such reserves were $0.2 million.

All of these analyses are reviewed and discussed by the Directors' Loan Committee, and recommendations from these processes provide Management and the Board of Directors with independent information on loan portfolio condition. As a result of these analyses, the Company has concluded that the level of the allowance for loan losses was adequate as of March 31, 2005. As of that date, the balance of $6,577,000 was 0.96% of total loans, compared to 0.99% at December 31, 2004 and 1.06% at March 31, 2004. Loans considered to be impaired according to SFAS 114/118 totaled $2,562,000 at March 31, 2005, compared to $1,601,000 at December 31, 2004. The portion of the allowance for loan losses allocated to impaired loans at March 31, 2005, was $282,000 compared to $204,000 at December 31, 2004.

On a pro-forma basis, the allowance for loan losses decreased by $142,000 or 2.1% in the first three months of 2005. This was the result of no additional provision to the allowance due to credit quality in the loan portfolio and the level of loan chargeoffs during the period.

 

Deposits

 

During the first three months of 2005, deposits increased by $236.3 million or 63.9% over December 31, 2004. Core deposits (demand, NOW, savings and money market accounts) increased by $147.0 million or 62.03% in the first three months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. During the same period, certificates of deposit increased $89.3 million. Between March 31, 2004, and March 31, 2005, deposits grew by 57.8%, or $221.9 million. Demand deposits grew $27.9 million, NOW accounts $53.3 million, savings $47.4 million, and money market accounts $33.4 million, while certificates of deposit increased $59.9 million. The majority of the growth, both year-to-date and year-over-year, was due to the FNB acquisition.

On a pro-forma basis, deposits grew by $46.7 million or 8.3% during the first three months of 2005. This growth was in money market deposits, which increased as a result of the FNB acquisition, and CDs, primarily from wholesale and brokered sources.

 

Borrowed Funds

 

The Company's funding includes borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, the Federal Reserve System, and repurchase agreements, enabling it to grow its balance sheet and, in turn, grow its revenues. They may also be used to carry out interest rate risk management stategies, and are increased to replace or supplement other sources of funding, including core deposits and certificates of deposit. During the three months ended March 31, 2005, borrowed funds decreased by $4.4 million or 2.1% from December 31, 2004. Between March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005, borrowed funds increased $63.3 million or 45.4%. These enabled the Company to meeting its funding needs for asset growth at a reasonable cost.

On a pro-forma basis, borrowed funds decreased by $25.4 million or 11.1% during the first quarter of 2005. This was the result of strong growth in deposits, as noted above. Year-over-year, borrowed funds increased $49.3 million or 32.1% on a pro-forma basis in order to fund asset growth, as noted above.

 

 

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Shareholders' Equity

 

Shareholders' equity as of March 31, 2005 was $99.7 million, compared to $52.8 million as of December 31, 2004. The Company's strong earnings performance in the first three months of 2005, net of dividends paid, added to shareholders' equity, in addition to the significant increase from the FNB acquisition. The net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, presented in accordance with SFAS 115, decreased by $0.6 million from December 31, 2004, as a result of a recent rise in interest rates.

On April 27, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-for-one split of the Company's common stock payable in the form of a 200% stock dividend to shareholders of record on May 12, 2004, with a payment date of June 1, 2004. All share and per share data included in the consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this report have been restated to reflect the stock split.

In 2005, a cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share was declared in the first quarter compared to 10.3 cents in the first quarter of 2004. The dividend payout ratio was 39.06% in the first quarter of 2005 compared to 39.24% in the first quarter of 2004.

In determining future dividend payout levels, the Board of Directors carefully analyzes capital requirements and earnings retention, as set forth in the Company's Dividend Policy. The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends to its shareholders depends on receipt of dividends from its subsidiary, the Bank. The subsidiary may pay dividends to its parent out of so much of its net profits as the Bank's directors deem appropriate, subject to the limitation that the total of all dividends declared by the Bank in any calendar year may not exceed the total of its net profits of that year combined with its retained net profits of the preceding two years. The amount available for dividends in 2005 is this year's net income plus $9.7 million.

Regulatory leverage capital ratios for the Company were 8.70% and 8.03% at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The Company had a tier one risk-based capital ratio of 11.02% and tier two risk-based capital ratio of 12.05% at March 31, 2005, compared to 11.62% and 12.71%, respectively, at December 31, 2004. These are comfortably above the standards to be rated "well-capitalized" by regulatory authorities -- qualifying the Company for lower deposit-insurance premiums.

On January 20, 2005, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock or approximately 2.5% of the outstanding shares. The Company expects such repurchases to be effected from time to time, in the open market, in private transactions or otherwise, during a period of up to 24 months. The amount and timing of shares to be purchased will be subject to market conditions and will be based on several factors, including the price of the Company's stock and the level of stock issuances under the Company's employee stock plans. No assurance can be given as to the specific timing of the share repurchases or as to whether and to what extent the share repurchase will be consummated.

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had repurchased 38,413 shares under the new repurchase plan at an average price of $17.37.

 

Non-Performing Assets

 

At March 31, 2005, loans on non-accrual status totaled $2.5 million, which compares to non-accrual loans of $1.6 million as of December 31, 2004. In addition to loans on non-accrual status at March 31, 2005, loans past due 90 days or more and accruing (calculated on a constant 30-day month basis) totaled $1.0 million, which compares to $281,000 as of December 31, 2004. The Company continues to accrue interest on these loans because it believes collection of the interest is reasonably assured. The majority of the increase in non-performing assets in the first quarter of 2005 was the result of the balance sheet combination from the FNB acquisition.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

 

No material off-balance sheet risk exists that requires a separate liability presentation.

 

Sale of Loans

 

No recourse obligations have been incurred in connection with the sale of loans.

 

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

The following table sets forth the contractual obligations of the Company as of March 31, 2005:

 

In thousands of dollars

Total

Less than 1 year

1-3

years

3-5

years

More than 5 years

Borrowed funds

$202,856

$159,145

$14,000

$29,500

$211

Operating leases

878

202

384

191

101

Certificates of deposit

222,310

165,113

40,082

17,115

-

Total

$426,044

$324,460

$54,466

$46,806

$312

Commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit

$123,427

$123,427

$-

$-

$-

 

Liquidity Management

 

As of March 31, 2005 the Bank had primary sources of liquidity of $43.8 million and an additional $173.7 million of secondary sources. It is Management's opinion this is adequate. In its Asset/Liability policy, the Bank has guidelines for liquidity. The Company is not aware of any recommendations by the regulatory authorities which, if they were to be implemented, would have a material effect on the Company's liquidity, capital resources or results of operations.

 

New Accounting Standards

 

In March 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 47 - Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143, which clarifies the term “conditional asset retirement obligation” as used in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143 – Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. Specifically, FIN 47 provides that an asset retirement obligation is conditional when either the timing and (or) method of settling the obligation is conditioned on a future event. Accordingly, an entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Uncertainty about the timing and (or) method of settlement of a conditional asset retirement obligation should be factored into the measurement of the liability when sufficient information exists. The interpretation also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. FIN 47 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. Management expects the adoption of FIN 47 will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain disclosures in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain certain forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In preparing these disclosures, Management must make assumptions, including, but not limited to, the level of future interest rates, prepayments on loans and investment securities, required levels of capital, needs for liquidity, and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. These forward-looking statements may be subject to significant known and unknown risks uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited to, those matters referred to in the preceding sentence.

Although First National Lincoln Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by the Company which attempt to advise interested parties of the facts which affect the Company's business.

 

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Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Market-Risk Management

 

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest rates. First National Lincoln Corporation's market risk is composed primarily of interest rate risk. The Bank's Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) is responsible for reviewing the interest rate sensitivity position of the Company and establishing policies to monitor and limit exposure to interest rate risk. All guidelines and policies established by ALCO have been approved by the Board of Directors.

 

Asset/Liability Management

 

The primary goal of asset/liability management is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits set by ALCO. Interest rate risk is monitored through the use of two complementary measures: static gap analysis and earnings simulation modeling. While each measurement has limitations, taken together they represent a reasonably comprehensive view of the magnitude of interest rate risk in the Company, the level of risk through time, and the amount of exposure to changes in certain interest rate relationships.

Static gap analysis measures the amount of repricing risk embedded in the balance sheet at a point in time. It does so by comparing the differences in the repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities. A gap is defined as the difference between the principal amount of assets and liabilities which reprice within a specified time period. The Bank's cumulative one-year gap, at March 31, 2005, was -2.15% of total assets. ALCO's policy limit for the one-year gap is plus or minus 20% of total assets. Core deposits with non-contractual maturities are presented based upon historical patterns of balance attrition and pricing behavior which are reviewed at least annually.

The gap repricing distributions include principal cash flows from residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities in the time frames in which they are expected to be received. Mortgage prepayments are estimated by applying industry median projections of prepayment speeds to portfolio segments based on coupon range and loan age.

A summary of the Bank's static gap, as of March 31, 2005 is presented in the following table:

 

 

0-90

90-365

1-5

5+

 

Days

Days

Years

Years

Investment securities at amortized cost

$18,940

$11,605

$85,763

$40,607

Loans held for sale

-

-

-

-

Loans

282,249

110,635

229,413

60,604

Other interest-earning assets

-

-

-

7,975

Non-rate-sensitive assets

-

-

-

32,908

Total assets

301,189

122,240

315,176

142,094

Interest-bearing deposits

205,220

77,537

56,457

215,058

Borrowed funds

151,194

3,633

16,000

27,711

Non-rate-sensitive liabilities and equity

1,200

3,600

19,200

103,889

Total liabilities and equity

357,614

84,770

91,657

346,658

Period gap

$(56,425)

$37,470

$223,519

$(204,564)

Percent of total assets

-6.41%

4.25%

25.38%

-23.23%

Cumulative gap (current)

(56,425)

(18,955)

204,564

0

Percent of total assets

-6.41%

-2.15%

23.23%

0.00%

 

The earnings simulation model forecasts capture the impact of changing interest rates on one-year and two-year net interest income. The modeling process calculates changes in interest income received and interest expense paid on all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reflected on the Company's balance sheet. None of the assets used in the simulation are held for trading purposes. The modeling is done for a variety of scenarios that incorporate changes in the absolute level of interest rates as well as basis risk, as represented by changes in the shape of the yield curve and changes in interest rate relationships. Management evaluates the effects on income of alternative interest rate scenarios

 

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against earnings in a stable interest rate environment. This analysis is also most useful in determining the short-run earnings exposures to changes in customer behavior involving loan payments and deposit additions and withdrawals.

The Bank's most recent simulation model projects net interest income would increase by approximately 0.77% of stable-rate net interest income if short-term rates affected by Federal Open Market Committee actions fall gradually by one percentage point over the next year, and decrease by approximately 3.33% if rates rise gradually by two percentage points. Both scenarios are well within ALCO's policy limit of a decrease in net interest income of no more than 10.0% given a 2.0% move in interest rates, up or down. Management believes this reflects a reasonable interest rate risk position. In year two, and assuming no additional movement in rates, the model forecasts that net interest income would be higher than that earned in a stable rate environment by 2.68% in a falling-rate scenario and decrease by 1.83% in a rising rate scenario when compared to the year-one base scenario.

A summary of the Bank's interest rate risk simulation modeling, as of March 31, 2005 is presented in the following table:

 

Changes in Net Interest Income

2005

Year 1

Projected change if rates decrease by 1.0%

+0.77%

Projected change if rates increase by 2.0%

-3.33%

Year 2

Projected change if rates decrease by 1.0%

+2.68%

Projected change if rates increase by 2.0%

-1.83%

 

This dynamic simulation model includes assumptions about how the balance sheet is likely to evolve through time and in different interest rate environments. Loans and deposits are projected to maintain stable balances. All maturities, calls and prepayments in the securities portfolio are assumed to be reinvested in similar assets. Mortgage loan prepayment assumptions are developed from industry median estimates of prepayment speeds for portfolios with similar coupon ranges and seasoning. Non-contractual deposit volatility and pricing are assumed to follow historical patterns. The sensitivities of key assumptions are analyzed annually and reviewed by ALCO.

The information for static gap and changes in net interest income presented in this section pertains to the Bank only and does not include a small volume of assets and liabilities owned by the Company and included in its consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2005. Modeling was done using data from March 29, 2005. In Management's opinion, the Bank-only information as of March 31, 2005 would not be materially different than that for the Company's consolidated balances on March 31, 2005. This sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions including, among others, the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment/ replacement of asset and liability cash flows. While assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management

 

A variety of financial instruments can be used to manage interest rate sensitivity. These may include investment securities, interest rate swaps, and interest rate caps and floors. Frequently called interest rate derivatives, interest rate swaps, caps and floors have characteristics similar to securities but possess the advantages of customization of the risk-reward profile of the instrument, minimization of balance sheet leverage and improvement of liquidity. As of March 31, 2005, the Company was not using any derivative instruments for interest rate risk management.

The Company engages an independent consultant to periodically review its interest rate risk position, as well as the effectiveness of simulation modeling and reasonableness of assumptions used. As of March 31, 2005, there were no significant differences between the views of the independent consultant and Management regarding the Company's interest rate risk exposure. Management expects interest rates will continue to rise in 2005 and believes that the current level of interest rate risk is acceptable.

 

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Item 4: Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of March 31, 2005, the end of the quarter covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, the Company and its management recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and the Company’s management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company reviews its disclosure controls and procedures, which may include its internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that the Company’s systems evolve with its business.

 

 

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Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

 

The Company was not involved in any legal proceedings requiring disclosure under Item 103 of Regulation S-K during the reporting period.

 

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  

 

The Company issues shares to the Bank's 401k Investment and Savings Plan pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), contained in Section 3(a)(11) thereof and Rule 147 promulgated thereunder. During the first three months of 2005, 8,162 shares were issued pursuant to this Plan, as presented in the following table:

 

Month

Shares

January

6,088

February

1,514

March

560

 

8,162

 

Item 3 – Default Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

A special meeting of shareholders was held at 10:00 a.m. on January 11, 2005 in Newcastle, Maine, for the following purposes:

to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of August 25, 2004, between First National Lincoln Corporation and FNB Bankshares;

to consider and vote upon a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the merger agreement; and

to transact such other business as may properly come before the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement of the special meeting.

 

The results of the shareholder vote are presented in the following table:

 

 

Item #1

Item #2

 

Approve Merger

Adjourn to Later Date

FOR

5,379,886

5,310,682

AGAINST

295,028

329,300

ABSTAIN

6,930

41,862

Total Votes Cast

5,681,844

5,681,844

 

Item 5 – Other Information

 

A.

None.

 

B.

None.

 

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Item 6 – Exhibits

 

Exhibit 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger With FNB Bankshares Dated August 25, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated August 25, 2004, filed under item 1.01 on August 27, 2004.

 

Exhibit 3.1 Conformed Copy of the Registrants Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 5.03 on October 7, 2004.

 

Exhibit 3.2 Conformed Copy of the Registrant's Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 5.03 on October 7, 2004.

 

Exhibit 10.1(a) FNB Bankshares' Stock Option Plan. incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 5.03 on October 7, 2004.

 

Exhibit 10.1(b) Specimen FNB Bankshares Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement entered into with Messrs. Rosborough, McKim, Wrobel, Dalrymple and Lay, whose FNB Bankshares options have been converted into options to purchase 5,287, 34,086, 15,275, 11,750 and 21,150 shares of the Registrant's stock, respectively, all at $3.80 per share, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(b) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 14, 2005.

 

Exhibit 10.2(a) Specimen Employment Continuity Agreement entered into with Messrs. McKim, Wroble, Dalrymple and Lay, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2(a) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 14, 2005.

 

Exhibit 10.2(b) Specimen Amendment to Employment Continuity Agreement entered into with Messrs. McKim, Wrobel, Dalrymple and Lay, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2(b) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 14, 2005.

 

Exhibit 10.3(a) Specimen Split Dollar Agreement entered into with Messrs. McKim, Wrobel, Dalrymple and Lay. For Mr. McKim, the amount of the death benefit is $250,000; for Messrs. Lay, Dalrymple and Wrobel, the death benefit is $150,000. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3(a) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 14, 2005.

 

Exhibit 10.3(b) Specimen Amendment to Split Dollar Agreement entered into with Messrs. McKim, Wrobel, Dalrymple and Lay, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3(b) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 14, 2005.

 

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Persuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Persuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Persuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Persuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Persuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Persuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

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Signatures

 

 

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.

 

 

FIRST NATIONAL LINCOLN CORPORATION

 

 

/s/ Daniel R. Daigneault

Daniel R. Daigneault

President & Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: May 9, 2005

 

 

/s/ F. Stephen Ward

F. Stephen Ward

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 9, 2005

 

 

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