EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm THIRD QUARTER 2005 SHAREHOLDER LETTER AND FINANCIAL SUMARY THIRD QUARTER 2005 SHAREHOLDER LETTER AND FINANCIAL SUMARY

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)

 

     September 30,

   December 31,

(In thousands, except number of shares & per share data)    2005

    2004

   2004

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
    


 

  

Total assets

   $ 1,655,611     $ 1,430,708    $ 1,489,865
    


 

  

Liabilities

                     

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
    


 

  

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
    


 

  

Total liabilities

     1,526,169       1,306,158      1,363,460
    


 

  

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      —  
    


 

  

Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

     (1,744 )     2,163      751
    


 

  

Total shareholders’ equity

     129,442       124,550      126,405
    


 

  

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)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,


    Three Months Ended
September 30,


 
(In thousands, except number of shares & per share data)    2005

   2004

    2005

   2004

 

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  
    

  


 

  


Total interest income

     65,190      53,842       23,425      18,038  

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  
    

  


 

  


Total interest expense

     24,613      17,654       9,214      6,039  
    

  


 

  


Net interest income

     40,577      36,188       14,211      11,999  

Provision for Loan and Lease Losses

     920      (685 )     345      (850 )
    

  


 

  


Net interest income after provision for loan and lease losses

     39,657      36,873       13,866      12,849  

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  
    

  


 

  


Total non-interest income

     7,731      8,630       2,641      2,729  

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  
    

  


 

  


Total non-interest expenses

     24,134      23,547       8,389      7,784  
    

  


 

  


Income before income taxes

     23,254      21,956       8,118      7,794  

Income Taxes

     7,465      7,230       2,626      2,538  
    

  


 

  


Net Income

   $ 15,789    $ 14,726     $ 5,492    $ 5,256  
    

  


 

  


Per Share Data

                              

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.07    $ 1.91     $ 0.72    $ 0.68  

Diluted earnings per share

     2.06      1.90       0.72      0.68  

Cash dividends per share

   $ 1.10    $ 0.60     $ 0.20    $ 0.20  

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     7,616,815      7,701,805       7,591,939      7,656,939  

 

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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.