2015 Annual Report Dedication
The First Bancorp is pleased to dedicate our 2015 An-
nual Report to former Board member, Carl S. Poole, Jr.
Carl retired from the Company’s Board of Directors in De-
cember of 2015 after serving since its inception in 1985.
Carl also served as a Director of First National Bank, (the
Company’s banking subsidiary) since 1984. Carl spent
his working career as President, Secretary and Treasurer
of Poole Brothers Lumber, a lumber and building supply
company with locations in the Lincoln County towns of
Damariscotta, Pemaquid and Boothbay Harbor. Carl re-
tired from his business when it was sold in 2005. The
year that Carl joined the Board, the First National Bank
of Damariscotta had just three branches and the first
ATM was installed. The President’s letter to shareholders
noted that “the use of microcomputers is now playing a
major role internally.” The Company grew tremendously
under Carl’s watchful eyes. We will miss his steady pres-
ence on the Board and wish him well in his retirement.
2015 Was A Banner Year
Record Earnings, Strategic Planning, Rebranding
I am privileged to present to you our 2015 Annual Report and to write about a year
of tremendous achievements for your Company. We saw record earnings in 2015,
driven by $71.0 million in loan growth, primarily in commercial loans – typically some
of our highest yielding assets. On the funding side of the balance sheet, low-cost
deposits were up $100.5 million or 21.0%. A peer-defining low efficiency ratio of
54.26% was also a critical component of our success with lower operating expenses
and reduced credit costs.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2015,
was $16.2 million, up $1.5 million or 10.2% from the
year ended December 31, 2014, and earnings per com-
mon share on a fully diluted basis of $1.51 were up $0.14
or 10.2% from 2014. The past ten years were extremely
challenging for the U.S. economy and banking industry,
and our operating results for the past two years confirm
we have finally put the Great Recession behind us.
The growth in earning assets can be seen in 2015’s
net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis which was
up $956,000 over 2014. A $1.5 million increase in loan in-
come and a $1.6 million decrease in funding costs more
than offset the $2.1 million drop in investment income
resulting from a lower level of investment securities. At
the same time, non-interest income for 2015 was $1.2
million or 10.7% above 2014’s net interest income, pri-
marily due to securities gains and mortgage origination
income, while non-interest expense was $324,000 or
1.0% below 2014 with positive variances in several cat-
egories. We also saw First Advisors add $29.6 million or
11.0% to the assets that they manage, and this, in turn,
increased their revenues by $119,000 or 5.6%.
Credit Quality Continues to Improve
Credit quality continued on the path of significant im-
provement seen for the past two years. Non-performing assets stood at 0.57% of
total assets as of December 31, 2015. This is the lowest level since the second quarter
of 2008, and is well below the 0.97% we saw in non-performing assets a year ago.
Past-due loans were 0.84% of total loans at December 31, 2015, a significant drop
from 1.29% of total loans at the end of 2014.
Our provision for loan losses was $1,550,000 in 2015, a $400,000 increase from
the $1,150,000 we provisioned in 2014. The allowance for loan losses stood at 1.00%
of total loans as of December 31, 2015, down from 1.13% a year ago. At the same
time, other credit-related costs – including expenses for collections, foreclosure and
foreclosed properties – were $958,000 in 2015 compared to $1,559,000 in 2014, a
$601,000 or 38.6% reduction.
Follow Your Spark.
Strong Operating Ratios and Stock Performance
National Bank
All of these positive factors can be seen in our operating ratios. Our return on average
assets was 1.07% for 2015 compared to 0.99% for 2014, and our return on average
tangible common equity was 11.90% compared to 11.57% for the same periods, re-
spectively. At 54.26%, the efficiency ratio dropped more than 2.50% in 2015 from
56.86% in 2014 and remains well below the Bank’s UBPR peer group average which
stood at 65.23% as of December 31, 2015.
The First Bancorp’s price per share ended 2015 at $20.47, up $2.38 from December
31, 2014, and the total return with dividends reinvested was 17.17% for 2015. This was
well ahead of the broad market in 2015, as measured by the Dow Jones Industrial Av-
erage with a total return of 0.21%, the S&P 500 with a total return of 1.37%, and the
Russell 2000 with a total return of -4.41%. Although financial stocks outperformed
the broad market in 2015, we have also outperformed the banking industry with total
returns of 5.99% for the KBW Regional Bank Index and
8.84% for the Nasdaq Bank Index for the year.
We also raised the dividend by one cent in the sec-
ond quarter to 22 cents per share per quarter, and main-
tained the dividend at that level in the third and fourth
quarters. We continue to pay out more than half of our
earnings in dividends with a dividend payout ratio of
57.24% in 2015 compared to 60.14% in 2014. Based on
the December 31, 2015 closing price of $20.47 per share,
our annualized dividend yield was a very healthy 4.30%.
The FOMC and Interest Rates
The year ended with the Federal Open Market Commit-
tee raising the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points. Af-
ter telegraphing for several meetings that an increase
in rates was imminent, the FOMC had no choice but to
raise rates at the December meeting. If the Committee
had stayed the course, market observers would have
scratched their heads and said “what do they know that they’re not telling us” and
with that would have come greater uncertainty and increased volatility.
Fast forward: In the first two weeks of 2016 we saw China devalue its currency, US
equity markets go through a major sell off, and longer-term interest rates take a roll-
er-coaster dive. After beginning the year at about 2.25%, on February 11 the 10-year
US Treasury dropped below 1.60%, the lowest level seen since 2012. Unless news
emerges indicating a stronger economy than we are seeing at present, especially the
global economy, we could well see the FOMC making no rate moves in 2016.
In addition to worries about the economy, the FOMC is reluctant to make rate
moves in a Presidential election year, particularly as we get closer to Election Day. In
our view, that means we’re on hold once the conventions are over. Given the number
of factors right now that point to global economic weakness, we find it hard to be-
lieve the FOMC will have sufficient evidence to support a rate hike before then. Thus,
we are looking at late 2016, if then, for an increase in short-term rates. How does
this impact the Bank? Our asset/liability modeling indicates slow and measured rate
increases should have minimal impact on our financial performance and we have
taken this into account in both our short-term and long-range planning processes.
Dream Big.
Go From There. Because You Can.
Our New Roadmap for the Future
Given what is going on in the world around us, it is paramount the Company has a
plan to succeed in changing circumstances. Strategic planning is a very important
component of what I do as CEO and our Executive Management Team does as a group.
In 2015 we put together a plan that will be our operating manual for the next three
years. We consciously combined the best of our past with innovative, forward-think-
ing ideas to position your Company for future growth and success. The central piece of
our plan is the Organizational Vision statement. To write
this, I needed input from every team member. Below is
a brief synopsis of our Organizational Vision statement:
Guiding Philosophy: This speaks to the past and
what we don’t want to lose sight of as we make future
decisions. Efficiency, relationship banking and empow-
erment of employees are central to the backbone and
fabric of the Company, and will be part of our future.
Core Values and Beliefs: Our approach to defining
our core values was a bit different. Our Executive Man-
agement Team advanced a list of 18 core values that
define our Company. We then asked our employees and
Board to vote for their top seven. We had a fantastic
response and together we arrived at this list: Respect,
Friendly, Accountable, Community Focused, Dedicated,
Trustworthy and Integrity. Because they were part of
the process, our employees now own these core values.
Purpose: I started our process by reaching out to
every team member and asked what they think our pur-
pose is as a company. I asked them to tell me why they
came to work in the morning. Over half of our employ-
ees responded directly to me to with what they felt was
our purpose, and their role within it. Their thoughts were
distilled down to the following purpose statement:
“Through our friendly, welcoming and honest ser-
vice we help our customers realize their financial goals
and dreams. We value our customers by striving for
excellence in each interaction. Our objective is to con-
sistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our team
is committed to enriching our communities, working in
unison to create opportunities and to serve.”
Both Coach and Leader
In the traditional world of financial services, most
banks adopt a hierarchical organizational structure,
and CEOs tend to lean towards a “commanding” or
“directing” style of leadership. And, in our fast-paced
work environment, leaders often think that they
don’t have the time to coach employees – to help
them develop their long-term strengths. So, does
the coaching style of leadership work away from
basketball courts and football fields? The answer is
YES! For our subsidiary, First National Bank, success
begins with a vision. We know what we want our
Company to look like, our employees know what is
expected of them and where their work fits into that
vision. This is created through coaching. From the
top down, managers have ongoing dialogues and
coaching sessions, so everyone is completely aware
of their roles. In addition to clarifying responsibilities,
our coaching leaders also spend time developing our
employees. Through coaching, we help employees
identify their strengths and weaknesses, tie them
to personal and career goals, then help them reach
those goals. In the short-term it might seem easier
to lead by saying “do this” and expecting compliance.
We think that in the long run, we will gain broader
buy-in and commitment by saying: “I believe in you,
I’m investing in you, and I expect your best efforts.”
This is the leadership style at First National Bank.
Thus far, our employees are rising to the challenge.
Mission: Our overall Organizational Vision is where
we depart the most from typical strategic planning. In
our plan, mission is an active word – we are on a mis-
sion. Our mission lays out the short-term (12 months)
and longer-term (more than 12 months) financial metrics that we want to achieve.
Vivid Description of Our Organizational Vision Achieved: What will we look
like if we achieve our objectives? What will our team look like? How will we be
perceived by our customers and our employees? The vivid description is the most
nebulous part of the plan but it’s so important to have that description in our minds
as we move forward. So we are all visualizing the same result.
New Name, Same Bank
As you may remember, after the 2005 merger
between First National Bank of Bar Harbor and
The First National Bank of Damariscotta we changed
the Bank’s name to The First. This was done to move
away from a particular geographic area. While the
name worked in that regard, the name did not al-
ways resonate with our customers and others as be-
ing a “Bank”. We were often called “The First Bank”
in the media, which was not ideal. Our challenge was
to get the word “Bank” into our name. During the
market research study, one of the names our cus-
tomers and other consumers identified with was
“First National Bank”. So, your Board voted to change
the Bank’s name at the January 2016 board meeting.
The Company’s name “The First Bancorp” will stay
the same, and our ticker symbol will remain FNLC.
National Bank
The completion of our Strategic Plan in 2015 was a remarkable achievement for
the Company. It was a true example of one of my guiding philosophies – to have
everyone pulling on the same rope, at the same time, in the same direction. All em-
ployees had the opportunity to weigh in on what is important to them and to have
input into our future. We will build on the equity we have in our franchise and in the
truly wonderful people that work hard for you, our shareholders, each and every day.
Leadership and Employee Interaction
One of the most enjoyable things I did in 2015 was to meet with each and every em-
ployee at least once. I started the year with 16 breakfast meetings – and one dinner
meeting – to interact with everyone throughout our market footprint and introduce
the concept of purpose, as explained above. At some of these meetings, I was joined
by a Director or two and we all found it to be a fun ex-
perience. Our employees want to be part of something
bigger – to understand the big picture, and contribute.
I followed these breakfast meetings with a series of
coffees with middle management where I shared with
them my goals for the year and asked for their thoughts
on a variety of topics. My philosophy is simple – share
knowledge and ask for input – help our employees buy
into the goals and they will work to achieve them.
As noted in last year’s annual report, I also expand-
ed our Executive Management Team, bringing voices to
the table that had not been directly heard there before.
I found this to be very successful as we have much more
cross-departmental interaction. When planning our ac-
tion steps and time lines for our strategic plans, it was
exciting to see our EMT members offering to help others
with their action items because they are interested and
feel they have something to offer even if it’s not their
area of specific expertise. Leading people, like coaching
a team, can be frustrating, rewarding and enjoyable –
all in the same day. Just know your Company‘s team is
top-notch, and I couldn’t be prouder to be leading this
talented group.
A New Brand With Our New Name
While working on our strategic plan, we also took on an initiative to rebrand our
Bank. This effort, spearheaded by our marketing team, began with the selection of
a new marketing firm. We interviewed several firms and our Executive Management
Team chose to work with the Portland-area marketing firm, Ethos. With guidance
from Ethos and input from our team as well as from customers and non-customers
throughout our market area, we introduced a new name, as well as a new brand look
and feel.
As we started to work on the brand, a comment made by one of our Board
members stuck in my mind – the coast of Maine’s best days are ahead of us. Opti-
mistic and hopeful – that is the attitude that we want to convey – that our glass is
always half-full. And what is the basis of optimism and hope? Dreams – the dreams
Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us.
You Chose Maine. We Choose You.
of a new business, a new home, or the spark of an idea. We are in the business of
helping our customers make their dreams come true – and that is what we wanted
to convey in our advertising. Starting with a debut during the 2016 Super Bowl, we
have five different television spots running on network and cable TV as well as on
selected internet and mobile channels. We will be introducing new radio and print
ads as well. We hope you have been able to see one of these incredible ads, of which
I am so proud, and that you agree that your Company exhibits a very strong sense of
“courageous optimism.”
Your Board of Directors
Because the only thing constant is change, 2015 also saw some changes in our Board
of Directors. At year-end, one of our beloved and admired Board members, Carl Poole,
retired after 32 years of service to the Company and the
Bank. Carl’s expertise and candor will be missed around
the Board table. Carl was a defining leader in his years
of service to the Bank, and in honor of that we dedicate
this year’s annual report to him.
The Board also voted to extend the term of Chair-
man David Soule who was also due to retire from the
Board at the end of 2015. I am pleased that we will
have Dave’s wisdom and guidance for an additional
year. As we start 2016, we are pleased to welcome Re-
nee Kelly to our Board. Renee is the first Director on our
Board from the Bangor market. Renee is the director of
economic development initiatives for the University of
Maine where she serves as a liaison to the State’s eco-
nomic development community and works directly with
innovation-driven businesses to help them realize their
potential in the State of Maine. She is also Chairman
of the Board for the Bangor Region Chamber of Com-
merce. We look forward to adding Renee’s expertise to
our Board as we continue to grow in the Bangor region.
As I finish my first year as President and Chief Exec-
utive Officer of your Company, I want to humbly thank
you for giving me the opportunity to lead this wonder-
ful Company and this amazing team. It was a great year in our history and one that I
will always remember.
Now, I invite you to take a look at the rest of our annual report – not only the statistics
that detail our outstanding financial performance but also our regional profiles where
we feature some of the dreams that are important to our customers, our communities
and to our Company. Thank you again for your continued support of The First Bancorp.
Best always,
Tony C. McKim
President & Chief Executive Officer
National Bank
Courageous
Optimism
In Lincoln
County
A Bookseller’s
Success Story
In A Digital World
With e-readers and other devices proliferating – how does an indepen-
dent bookseller, who sells actual books, keep his dream of remaining
viable and valuable in a digital age? Ask Jeff Curtis, the owner and operator
of five Sherman’s Books and Stationery Stores and, as of January 1, 2016, the
new owner of Maine Coast Books in downtown Damariscotta.
Jeff comes to the bookstore business naturally – the original Sherman’s
founded in 1886 was bought by Jeff’s parents in the early 1960s. When they
wanted to buy the building the bookstore occupied, they came to First Na-
tional Bank in 1963 – starting a long relationship between the Bank and the
Curtis family with Jeff’s mother serving as a Director of the Bank.
Curtis initially didn’t join the family business. Instead, he went to law
school and worked as a lawyer in Portland. Jeff left his law practice in
1989 to open a store in Boothbay Harbor, and building on that success,
he opened stores in Freeport in 1998, Camden in 2004 and Portland’s Old
Port in 2014. The Portland store is managed by his daughter Tori, the third
generation of independent book sellers in the Curtis family. In 2006 he also
bought his mother’s store in Bar Harbor.
So how does Sherman’s succeed? Part of it is the unique in-store expe-
rience that they provide - one that customers can’t get online. Readers can
touch the books, read the book jackets and in many cases, get “staff rec-
ommendations” from Sherman’s employees. Part of it is Jeff’s willingness
to adapt and to expand his inventory beyond books to fill a unique niche in
each market area.
In Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor where the Sherman’s stores are
part of just a handful of retail establishments that are open year-round, the
stores are quite diverse, carrying toys, housewares, art supplies and office
supplies – items usually beyond the scope of a traditional bookstore. Cam-
den focuses on books and toys. Each of the Sherman’s stores is unique and
successful because it reflects its community.
The news in 2015 that Sherman’s was buying Maine Coast Books was
wholeheartedly welcomed by the Damariscotta community. Maine Coast
Books has been a vibrant part downtown Damariscotta since 2000 – a place
to get a reading recommendation in the bookstore and a good cup of coffee
in the Café. Curtis doesn’t plan many changes to the store’s already success-
ful format. However, he will listen to his customers and look around town
and see what’s missing. It’s his philosophy to build a store based on what’s
needed in town.
Jeff’s own connection to First National Bank doesn’t go back quite as far
as his parents but it certainly is a long-standing one. In 1975, home from
college and looking to buy a car, Curtis came into our Bar Harbor location
looking to borrow $400 to buy a 1959 MG. The loan officer explained that
the Bank normally didn’t do $400 car loans, but we could help him get a
credit card so he could purchase the car. According to Curtis, “I still have the
credit card and I still have that car.”
Jeff Curtis and Sherman’s Books and Stationery Stores exemplify coura-
geous optimism and First National Bank is proud to be part of that success.
M
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D
National Bank
Dreaming
First To
Do Good
Helping
Our Furry Friends
in Knox County
There are many ways to invest in a community, to help it grow. Tradition-
ally, banks support their communities through loans – business loans
and home loans – helping businesses grow and create jobs, and giving
families a sense of stability and place. But what makes our communities
“home” is not just the places where we work or go to school. There are
many non-profit organizations in our footprint that contribute to our quality
of life. They are a vital part of our communities and we are extremely grate-
ful to them and their many volunteers.
In 2015, First National Bank supported our local non-profit organizations
through donations and sponsorships totaling over $330,000. Within that to-
tal we provided support for nine Capital Campaigns, including support for
the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Knox County.
P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center (formerly the Camden-Rockport Ani-
mal Rescue League) was founded in 1974 by a group of animal lovers in
Mid-Coast Maine to address the need for a shelter to help lost, abandoned,
neglected or homeless pets. With broad support from members of the sur-
rounding communities, the shelter has become a warm, safe, loving haven
for companion animals, giving them another chance to find a permanent
home.
The mission of the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center is simple and heart-
warming – “to provide a safe, caring environment for homeless and aban-
doned dogs and cats until they can be placed with loving families, and
to promote humane values in our communities.” P.A.W.S. is more than a
shelter. P.A.W.S. dreams of a future where all pets are always cared for
humanely and holistically. In order to make those dreams a reality, P.A.W.S
started the “Forever Home” campaign, a cost-efficient and animal-focused
fundraising effort to retrofit a former ambulance building to fulfill and ex-
pand the mission of the organization. The new “Forever Home” will feature
programs and services including:
a. Accommodations for over ninety cats and dogs in separate wings.
b. Space and services to grow annual adoptions by more than 25%.
c. Meet and greet spaces where prospective adopters and pets can
get acquainted.
In addition to expanded space, the new facility will offer community
meeting space, a pet food pantry, and emergency planning capabilities to
work with the Knox County Animal Rescue Team and FEMA to aid residents
and their pets during times of natural disasters.
P.A.W.S started with a simple mission: Make sure one of our vulnerable
populations – abandoned dogs and cats – is well cared for. Over the years
this has developed into a wonderful project that has garnered broad-based
community support. People of all ages are encouranged to visit P.A.W.S. The
staff has found that walking a dog, petting cats or cleaning a room gives a
sense of satisfaction and peace for the animals and humans alike.
First National Bank is happy to assist P.A.W.S. fulfill their dream of mak-
ing the world a better place for our four-legged friends.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we
give.” - Winston Churchill
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F
National Bank
Sustaining
a Family
Dream
Heating Homes
for Decades in
Washington County
Located in far eastern Maine on the Canadian border, Calais is home to
over 3,000 residents who work hard in this naturally beautiful area. The
economy can be difficult as Calais is transforming itself from a primarily
mill-based economy to a retail and service center hub for eastern Washing-
ton County in Maine and Charlotte County in New Brunswick.
Serving the folks in this area for the last 60 years is V.L. Tammaro Oil,
now managed by Mike Tammaro, the second generation of the Tammaro
family to run the business. Like many young people of his generation, Mike’s
dad, Vince Tammaro, started working at the St. Croix paper mill after serv-
ing in Korea with the U.S. Army. When the family refrigerator broke down
and a weekend repairman couldn’t be found in the area, Vince decided to
fill that need and went to Connecticut Technical Institute to study refrigera-
tion, working part-time for a fuel company during nights and weekends. He
drove a truck and learned to install and service fuel equipment.
Vince brought his skills and training back to Calais in 1954 when he
returned to his hometown to care for his seriously ill father. He launched
the oil business by initially selling and installing oil burners out of his car
until he had enough money to purchase his first truck. Vince married his
wife Betty in 1956, and she helped him run the company as secretary, credit
manager, and dispatcher. Vince looked upon his team at Tammaro oil as his
extended family.
Vince had a vision, one that is shared by his son Mike, and who also
shares his strong work ethic and determination. Mike joined the family
business in 1985 while taking a year off from college. His Dad needed a
driver that fall, and Mike took on that job and fell in love with the whole
business.
Through their efforts, the oil company that started in the trunk of a car
has expanded and diversified. Today, with Mike at the helm, V.L. Tammaro
Oil is a family owned, full-service company that provides employment for
over 30 people and serves the families and businesses in Eastern Wash-
ington County with a wide variety of needs: from oil deliveries to pellet
stove purchases, from the installation of radiant floor heating to 24-hour
emergency service.
During the tough winter of 2015 when the snow falling on Washington
County was being measured in feet, not inches, a Central Maine newspa-
per group was checking with oil dealers all around the state to see if they
were behind on deliveries. Mike Tammaro happily reported that his work-
ers weren’t behind and that he had hired some younger folks to accompany
his drivers so they could shovel out tanks which, he said, “has worked out
great for morale … it’s keeping everyone in good spirits.” Just like his dad,
Mike is dedicated to his work family and his customers.
First National Bank is pleased to join the Tammaro family in being com-
mitted to and serving the people of Washington County and keeping the
family dream alive.
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National Bank
Reinventing
The Lumber
Capital
A New Vision For
Penobscot County’s
Downtown Bangor
When you think of a city, especially one that has been around since
1791, the words innovation, flexibility, and excitement don’t always
come to mind. However, that’s exactly what’s happened in Bangor over
the last few years. The downtown landscape is changing, new stores and
restaurants have opened, and a new arena was built. With the University of
Maine and Husson University becoming more integral to the city, Bangor’s
traditional values are energized by innovation and new ideas. We knew that
we wanted to be a part of this vibrant renaissance, and in 2012 we made a
strategic decision join in. That decision led to First National Bank opening
its sixteenth branch on Exchange Street in downtown Bangor in early 2013.
We knew making the move into a more urban setting wasn’t going to
be easy. What would make the difference would be our team – people who
are committed to the Bangor region and who contribute not just through
their jobs, but through what they do outside of work as well.
When our branch initially opened it was managed by Courtney Bre-
haut. Joining her from day one was Cindy Fogg as Senior Mortgage Lender.
They are both truly committed to the Bangor region. Courtney and Cindy
both graduated from the University of Maine Orono, and Cindy later got a
Master’s degree from Husson University. They are involved in many local
non-profit groups including the Champion for the Cure Challenge, the Red
Cross, Black Bear Athletics, Habitat for Humanity, the Bangor Chamber and
the Tuesday Forum.
Shortly thereafter, Nazrin Dixon joined the staff as a Relationship Man-
ager for First Advisors. Originally from Azerbaijan, Nazrin became an Amer-
ican citizen in 2015 with some Bangor team members in attendance. Living
and working in the Bangor area since 2007, Nazrin is involved with the
Eastern Maine Medical Center Auxiliary, the Salvation Army and the Rotary.
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In 2015, we were fortunate to hire two other wonderful employees to
represent us in Bangor – Ben Sprague and Kristen McAlpine. Ben is a Bangor
native who left Maine to go to Harvard but decided to return home to raise
his family. He is a member of the Bangor City Council, the founder and race
director for Erin’s Run, an annual 5K that raises money for domestic violence
prevention. He also serves on the boards of the Good Shepherd Food Bank,
Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Bangor YMCA. With Courtney’s recent
promotion to regional manager, Kristen joined the Bank as branch manag-
er. A graduate of University of Maine Orono, she is involved with Tuesday
Forum, Make A Wish Foundation and the Hampden Historical Society.
Since opening our Bangor branch in 2013, we have truly been over-
whelmed with the success we have had and the opportunities to get in-
volved with wonderful organizations that support this amazing city. Our
Bangor branch staff and our most recent Board member Renee Kelly are
truly proud to be part of the renaissance of downtown Bangor.
National Bank
Hancock County is most often associated with Mount Desert Island and
Acadia National Park. But the true hub of the county and gateway to the
park is Ellsworth, one of Maine’s fastest growing cities.
Envisioning
the future
Everyone
Connects To
Ellsworth In
Hancock County
Located on the Union River and settled in 1763, Ellsworth, like many
Maine communities, relied on the lumber and shipbuilding industries to
support its economy. Ellsworth is one of Maine’s largest cities in area, and
based on the 2010 census, Maine’s fastest growing city.
To capitalize on that growth, in 2012 Ellsworth hired long-time Cham-
ber director Micki Sumpter as full-time director for economic development.
Micki had a very successful career at the Chamber, growing its membership
from about 240 in the mid-1990s to over 700 members today. She has a
passion for the City’s growth and success. Under Micki’s leadership and with
support from the Ellsworth Business Development Corporation, a group of
eleven community business leaders and two representatives from the city,
a variety of projects are being worked on to make Ellsworth a better place
to work and live, and to make the vision come alive. These projects include:
High Speed Internet Project: Like many growing areas, Ellsworth real-
izes that in addition to having an educated workforce, the city also needs
high-speed Internet to grow in this digital economy. To take advantage
of a multi-million dollar investment by the Jackson Laboratory to develop
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a new genomics research facility, and the spin-off businesses related to
that investment, the City developed an RFP for consultative assistance in
building the necessary support structure including a “hub station” to extend
high speed internet from the fiber backbone located along the City’s main
thoroughfare. The broadband infrastructure will address a critical need in
order to realize future growth and expansion – not just for Jackson Lab, but
also for other growing businesses in Ellsworth.
Union River Center of Innovation: A truly innovative model, the Union
River facility will provide an incubator environment for entrepreneurs in the
bioscience and technology fields. It will be a place for them to grow, to ful-
fill their dreams until they are ready to move into their own buildings in the
greater Ellsworth area. The vision for the center will include shared space
for small businesses, mentoring and coaching assistance from the Universi-
ty of Maine and other educational institutions and community involvement.
With one tenant already committed, the building’s renovations will be com-
plete this spring. In addition to a bustling think tank for new businesses,
Micki also envisions “a community garden planted by local school children
with vegetables going to the homeless, and a mural on the wall painted by
the high school art students.” As Micki noted, “the taxpayers paid for this
building, I want it to be a part of our community.”
Knowlton Park: Ellsworth isn’t just about business - In 2015, Knowlton
Park, a beautiful 4.5 acre green space in the heart of downtown Ellsworth
was opened as a playground for the families of Ellsworth. First National
Bank was proud to be part of this effort from the beginning, and it was our
pleasure to help provide the children of Ellsworth a place to “Dream First”.
Reinvention isn’t easy but with a vision, a plan, and a spark of inspira-
tion … everything is possible in Ellsworth.
National Bank
Growing
Clients and
Assets at
First
Advisors
Protecting Dreams
With Professional
Wealth
Management
How does a bank trust and investment management division fit into
today’s digital age? When customers can open a brokerage account on-
line and make their own trading decisions? When they can trade every day
if they want … does a bank trust department still have relevance?
The answer to that question is a resounding yes. In 2015 our Trust and
Investment Management Division added $29.6 million to assets under
management and the addition of two staff members in 2015 demonstrates
our strong commitment to service our growing customer base.
Our customers started with a dream and worked hard to make that
dream come true. At First Advisors, our job is to protect that dream.
First Advisors has a model that’s different from many other investment
advisory firms. Our First Advisors staff is not paid on commission, they pro-
vide personal attention, and unlike many companies that are hopping on
the next big investment trend, First Advisors charts a steady course to make
sure we protect and enhance what our customers have built.
In 2015, First Advisors, in conjunction with our Branch Administration
division, set up First Advisors University, a training program to help our cus-
tomer-facing employees become more familiar with the services offered
by First Advisors so they will be more comfortable making referrals. The
synergies created by FAU open doors between divisions so all employees
are helping each other reach their departmental and branch goals.
Serving our customers from Bangor, Bar Harbor, Damariscotta and Ells-
worth – and everywhere in between – our First Advisors staff is strategically
set to contribute to the Bank’s success!
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2015
Commission File Number 0-26589
THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
MAINE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
01-0404322
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
MAIN STREET, DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE
(Address of principal executive offices)
04543
(Zip code)
(207) 563-3195
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes [_] No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes [_] No [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No[_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such
files).
Yes [X] No[_]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
[_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer, or a smaller
reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer [_] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [_] Smaller reporting company [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes [_] No [X]
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to
the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last
business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
Common Stock: $190,232,000
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock as of March 10, 2016
Common Stock: 10,774,319 shares
Table of Contents
ITEM 1. Discussion of Business
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
ITEM 2. Properties
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
ITEM 9. Changes in Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9B. Other Information
ITEM 10. Directors,Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
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ITEM 1. Discussion of Business
The First Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine on January 15, 1985, for the
purpose of becoming the parent holding company of The First National Bank of Damariscotta, which was chartered as a
national bank under the laws of the United States on May 30, 1864. At the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April
30, 2008, the Company's name was changed from First National Lincoln Corporation to The First Bancorp, Inc.
On January 14, 2005, the acquisition of FNB Bankshares ("FNB") of Bar Harbor, Maine, was completed, adding seven
banking offices and one investment management office in Hancock and Washington counties of Maine. FNB's subsidiary, The
First National Bank of Bar Harbor, was merged into The First National Bank of Damariscotta at closing, and from January 31,
2005, until January 28, 2016, the combined banks operated under the name: The First, N.A. On January 28, 2016, the Board of
Directors voted to change the Bank's name to First National Bank (the "Bank").
On October 26, 2012, the Bank completed the purchase of a branch at 63 Union Street in Rockland, Maine, from Camden
National Bank (Camden National). The branch is one of 15 Maine branches Camden National acquired from Bank of America,
and this branch was divested by Camden National to resolve competitive concerns in that market raised by the U.S. Department
of Justice's Antitrust Division. As part of the transaction, the Bank acquired approximately $32.3 million in deposits as well as a
small volume of loans. On the same date, the Bank completed the purchase of a full-service bank building at 145 Exchange
Street in Bangor, Maine, also from Camden National, and opened a full-service branch in this building in February of 2013.
The total value of the transaction was $6.6 million, which included the premises and equipment for the two locations, the
premium paid for the Rockland deposits, a small amount of loans, plus core deposit intangible and goodwill.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company's securities consisted of one class of common stock and warrants to purchase
common stock. At that date, there were 10,753,855 shares of common stock outstanding. On January 9, 2009, the Company
issued $25,000,000 in Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, having a liquidation preference of $1,000
per share, to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program ("the CPP Shares"). As of May 8, 2013, the Company had
repurchased all of the CPP Shares. Incident to such issuance of the CPP shares, the Company issued to the Treasury warrants
(the "Warrants") to purchase up to 225,904 shares of the Company's common stock at a price per share of $16.60 (subject to
adjustment). The Warrants (and any shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the Warrants) are freely transferable by
Treasury to third parties. The Warrants have a term of ten years and could be exercised by Treasury or a subsequent holder at
any time or from time to time during their term. To the extent they had not previously been exercised, the Warrants will expire
after ten years. The Warrants were unchanged as a result of the CPP Shares repurchase transactions.
In May 2015, the Treasury sold the Warrants to private parties. In accordance with the contractual terms of the Warrants, the
number of shares and strike price were adjusted at the time of the sale. As a result of this transaction, the number of shares of
common stock issuable under the Warrants now stands at 226,819 shares with a strike price of $16.53 per share.
The common stock of the Bank is the principal asset of the Company, which has no other subsidiaries. The Bank's capital
stock consists of one class of common stock of which 290,069 shares, par value $2.50 per share, are authorized and
outstanding. All of the Bank's common stock is owned by the Company.
The Bank emphasizes personal service, and its customers are primarily small businesses and individuals to whom the Bank
offers a wide variety of services, including deposit accounts and consumer, commercial and mortgage loans. The Bank has not
made any material changes in its mode of conducting business during the past five years. The banking business in the Bank's
market area is seasonal with lower deposits in the winter and spring and higher deposits in the summer and fall. This swing is
predictable and has not had a materially adverse effect on the Bank.
In addition to traditional banking services, the Company provides investment management and private banking services
through First Advisors, which is an operating division of the Bank. First Advisors is focused on taking advantage of
opportunities created as the larger banks have altered their personal service commitment to clients not meeting established
account criteria. First Advisors is able to offer a comprehensive array of private banking, financial planning, investment
management and trust services to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and municipalities of varying asset size, and
to provide the highest level of personal service. The staff includes investment and trust professionals with extensive experience.
The financial services landscape has changed considerably over the past five years in the Bank's primary market area. Two
large out-of-state banks have continued to experience local change as a result of mergers and acquisitions at the regional and
national level. Credit unions have continued to expand their membership and the scope of banking services offered. Non-
banking entities such as brokerage houses, mortgage companies and insurance companies are offering very competitive
products. Many of these entities and institutions have resources substantially greater than those available to the Bank and are
not subject to the same regulatory restrictions as the Company and the Bank.
The Company believes that there will continue to be a need for a bank in the Bank's primary market area with local
management having decision-making power and emphasizing loans to small and medium-sized businesses and to individuals.
The Bank has concentrated on extending business loans to such customers in the Bank's primary market area and to extending
investment and trust services to clients with accounts of all sizes. The Bank's Management also makes decisions based upon,
among other things, the knowledge of the Bank's employees regarding the communities and customers in the Bank's primary
market area. The individuals employed by the Bank, to a large extent, reside near the branch offices and thus are generally
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familiar with their communities and customers. This is important in local decision-making and allows the Bank to respond to
customer questions and concerns on a timely basis and fosters quality customer service.
The Bank has worked and will continue to work to position itself to be competitive in its market area. The Bank's ability to
make decisions close to the marketplace, Management's commitment to providing quality banking products, the caliber of the
professional staff, and the community involvement of the Bank's employees are all factors affecting the Bank's ability to be
competitive.
Supervision and Regulation
The Company is a financial holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the
"BHC Act"), and section 225.82 of Regulation Y issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal
Reserve Board" or "FRB"), and is required to file with the Federal Reserve Board an annual report and other information
required pursuant to the Act. The Company is subject to examination by the Federal Reserve Board. Virtually all of the
Company's cash revenues are generally derived from dividends paid to the Company by the Bank. These dividends are subject
to various legal and regulatory restrictions which are summarized in Note 17 to the accompanying financial statements. The
Bank is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC") and is subject to the provisions of the National
Bank Act. As a result, it must meet certain liquidity and capital requirements, which are discussed in the following sections.
General
As a financial holding company, the Company is subject to regulation under the BHC Act and to inspection, examination and
supervision by its primary regulator, the FRB. The Company is also subject to the disclosure and regulatory requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, both as administered by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). As a company with securities listed on the NASDAQ, the Company is
subject to the rules of the NASDAQ for listed companies. The Bank is subject to regulation and examination primarily by the
OCC and is subject to regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC").
Bank Holding Company Activities
As a bank holding company ("BHC") that has elected to become a financial holding company pursuant to the BHC Act, we
may affiliate with securities firms and insurance companies and engage in other activities that are financial in nature or
incidental or complementary to activities that are financial in nature. "Financial in nature" activities include securities
underwriting, dealing and market making; sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies; insurance underwriting and
agency; merchant banking; and activities that the FRB, in consultation with the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, determines to be
financial in nature or incidental to such financial activity. "Complementary activities" are activities that the FRB determines
upon application to be complementary to a financial activity and do not pose a safety and soundness risk.
FRB approval is not generally required for us to acquire a company (other than a bank holding company, bank or savings
association) engaged in activities that are financial in nature or incidental to activities that are financial in nature, as determined
by the FRB. Prior notice to the FRB may be required, however, if the company to be acquired has total consolidated assets of
$10 billion or more. Prior FRB approval is required before we may acquire the beneficial ownership or control of more than
5% of the voting shares or substantially all of the assets of a bank holding company, bank or savings association.
Because we are a financial holding company, if the Bank receives a rating under the Community Reinvestment Act of
1977, as amended (the "CRA"), of less than satisfactory, the Bank and/or the Company will be prohibited, until the rating is
raised to satisfactory or better, from engaging in new activities or acquiring companies other than bank holding companies,
banks or savings associations, except that we could engage in new activities, or acquire companies engaged in activities, that
are closely related to banking under the BHC Act. In addition, if the FRB finds that the Bank is not well capitalized or well
managed, we would be required to enter into an agreement with the FRB to comply with all applicable capital and management
requirements and which may contain additional limitations or conditions. Until corrected, we could be prohibited from
engaging in any new activity or acquiring companies engaged in activities that are not closely related to banking under the
BHC Act without prior FRB approval. If we fail to correct any such condition within a prescribed period, the FRB could order
us to divest our banking subsidiaries or, in the alternative, to cease engaging in activities other than those closely related to
banking under the BHC Act.
In determining whether to approve a proposed bank acquisition, federal bank regulators will consider, among other factors,
the effect of the acquisition on competition, financial condition, and future prospects including current and projected capital
ratios and levels, the competence, experience, and integrity of management and record of compliance with laws and
regulations, the convenience and needs of the communities to be served, including the acquiring institution's record of
compliance under the CRA, the effectiveness of the acquiring institution in combating money laundering activities and the risk
to the stability of the United States banking system.
The Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. The primary source of funds to pay dividends on our
common stock is dividends from the Bank. Various federal and state statutory provisions and regulations limit the amount of
dividends the Bank may pay without regulatory approval. Federal bank regulatory agencies have the authority to prohibit the
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Bank from engaging in unsafe or unsound practices in conducting its business. The payment of dividends, depending on the
financial condition of the Bank, could be deemed an unsafe or unsound practice. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends in the
future is currently, and could be further, influenced by bank regulatory policies and capital guidelines.
The Bank is subject to restrictions under federal law that limit the transfer of funds or other items of value from a
subsidiary to the Company and any nonbank subsidiaries (including affiliates) in so-called "covered transactions." In general,
covered transactions include loans and other extensions of credit, investments and asset purchases, as well as certain other
transactions involving the transfer of value from a subsidiary bank to an affiliate or for the benefit of an affiliate. Unless an
exemption applies, covered transactions by a subsidiary bank with a single affiliate are limited to 10% of the subsidiary bank's
capital and surplus and, with respect to all covered transactions with affiliates in the aggregate, to 20% of the subsidiary bank's
capital and surplus. Also, loans and extensions of credit to affiliates generally are required to be secured by qualifying
collateral. A bank's transactions with its nonbank affiliates are also generally required to be on arm's-length terms.
The FRB has a policy that a BHC is expected to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to each of its
subsidiary banks and, under appropriate circumstances, to commit resources to support each such subsidiary bank. This support
may be required at times when the BHC may not have the resources to provide the support. The OCC may order an assessment
of the BHC if the capital of one of its national bank subsidiaries were to become impaired. If the BHC failed to pay the
assessment within three months, the OCC could order the sale of the BHC's holdings of stock in the national bank to cover the
deficiency.
In the event of the "liquidation or other resolution" of an insured depository institution, the claims of deposits payable in
the United States (including the claims of the FDIC as subrogee of insured depositors) and certain claims for administrative
expenses of the FDIC as a receiver will have priority over other general unsecured claims against the institution. If an insured
depository institution fails, claims of insured and uninsured U.S. depositors, along with claims of the FDIC, will have priority
in payment ahead of unsecured creditors, including the BHC, and depositors whose deposits are solely payable at such insured
depository institution's non-U.S. offices.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
The Dodd-Frank Act, enacted on July 21, 2010, is resulting in broad changes to the U.S. financial system and is the most
significant financial reform legislation since the 1930s. Financial regulatory agencies have issued numerous rulemakings to
implement its provisions. As a result, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act is not yet known, but it has affected, and we
expect it will continue to affect, most of our businesses in some way, either directly through regulation of specific activities or
indirectly through regulation of concentration risks, capital or liquidity.
Federal regulatory agencies issued numerous other rulemakings in 2012 and 2013 to implement various other requirements
of the Dodd-Frank Act. Agencies have proposed rules establishing a comprehensive framework for the regulation of
derivatives, restricting banking entities from engaging in proprietary trading or owning interests in or sponsoring hedge funds
or private equity funds (the "Volcker Rule"), and requiring sponsors of asset-backed securities ("ABS") to retain an ownership
stake in the ABS. In November 2012, the Financial Stability Oversight Council proposed new regulations for addressing
perceived risks that money market mutual funds may pose to the financial stability of the United States. Once final
recommendations are issued, the SEC is required to adopt the recommendations or explain its reasons for not implementing the
recommendations. Although we have analyzed these and other proposed rules, the absence of final rules and the complexity of
some of the proposed rules make it difficult for the Company to estimate the financial, compliance or operational impacts of the
proposals.
The Dodd-Frank Act also established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") to ensure consumers receive
clear and accurate disclosures regarding financial products and to protect consumers from hidden fees and unfair or abusive
practices. The CFPB has begun exercising supervisory review of banks under its jurisdiction and has concentrated much of its
initial rulemaking efforts on a variety of mortgage-related topics required under the Dodd-Frank Act, including ability-to-repay
and qualified mortgage standards, mortgage servicing standards, loan originator compensation standards, high-cost mortgage
requirements, appraisal and escrow standards and requirements for higher-priced mortgages. During 2016, we expect the CFPB
will focus its rulemaking efforts on integrating disclosure requirements for lenders and settlement agents and expanding the
scope of information lenders must report in connection with mortgage and other housing-related loan applications. In addition
to the exercise of its rulemaking authority, the CFPB is continuing its on-going examination activities with respect to a number
of consumer focused businesses and financial products.
Customer Information Security
The FDIC, the OCC and other bank regulatory agencies have published guidelines (the "Guidelines") establishing standards for
safeguarding nonpublic personal information about customers that implement provisions of the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (the
"GLBA"). Among other things, the Guidelines require each financial institution, under the supervision and ongoing oversight
of its Board of Directors or an appropriate committee thereof, to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written
information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, to protect against any
anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information, and to protect against unauthorized access to or
use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.
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Privacy
The FDIC, the OCC and other regulatory agencies have published privacy rules pursuant to provisions of the GLBA ("Privacy
Rules"). The Privacy Rules, which govern the treatment of nonpublic personal information about consumers by financial
institutions, require a financial institution to provide notice to customers (and other consumers in some circumstances) about its
privacy policies and practices, describe the conditions under which a financial institution may disclose nonpublic personal
information to nonaffiliated third parties, and provide a method for consumers to prevent a financial institution from disclosing
that information to most nonaffiliated third parties by "opting-out" of that disclosure, subject to certain exceptions.
USA Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act of 2001, designed to deny terrorists and others the ability to obtain anonymous access to the U.S. financial
system, has significant implications for depository institutions, broker-dealers and other businesses involved in the transfer of
money. The USA Patriot Act, together with the implementing regulations of various federal regulatory agencies, have caused
financial institutions, including the Bank, to adopt and implement additional or amend existing policies and procedures with
respect to, among other things, anti-money laundering compliance, suspicious activity and currency transaction reporting,
customer identity verification and customer risk analysis. The statute and its underlying regulations also permit information
sharing for counter-terrorist purposes between federal law enforcement agencies and financial institutions, as well as among
financial institutions, subject to certain conditions, and require the Federal Reserve Board (and other federal banking agencies)
to evaluate the effectiveness of an applicant in combating money laundering activities when considering applications filed
under Section 3 of the BHC Act or under the Bank Merger Act.
The Bank Secrecy Act
The Bank Secrecy Act (the "BSA") requires all financial institutions, including banks and securities broker-dealers, to, among
other things, establish a risk-based system of internal controls reasonably designed to prevent money laundering and the
financing of terrorism. It includes a variety of recordkeeping and reporting requirements (such as cash and suspicious activity
reporting) as well as due diligence/know-your-customer documentation requirements. The Bank has established an anti-money
laundering program to comply with the BSA requirements.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX") implements a broad range of corporate governance and accounting measures for
public companies (including publicly-held bank holding companies such as the Company) designed to promote honesty and
transparency in corporate America and better protect investors from the type of corporate wrongdoings that occurred at Enron
and WorldCom, among other companies. SOX's principal provisions, many of which have been implemented through
regulations released and policies and rules adopted by the securities exchanges in 2003 and 2004, provide for and include,
among other things:
• The creation of an independent accounting oversight board;
• Auditor independence provisions which restrict non-audit services that accountants may provide to clients;
• Additional corporate governance and responsibility measures, including the requirement that the chief executive
officer and chief financial officer of a public company certify financial statements;
• The forfeiture of bonuses or other incentive-based compensation and profits from the sale of an issuer's securities by
directors and senior officers in the twelve-month period following initial publication of any financial statements that
later require restatement;
• An increase in the oversight of, and enhancement of certain requirements relating to, audit committees of public
companies and how they interact with the public company's independent auditors;
• Requirements that audit committee members must be independent and are barred from accepting consulting,
advisory or other compensatory fees from the issuer;
• Requirements that companies disclose whether at least one member of the audit committee is a 'financial expert' (as
such term is defined by the SEC and if not, why not;
• Expanded disclosure requirements for corporate insiders, including accelerated reporting of stock transactions by
insiders and a prohibition on insider trading during pension blackout periods;
• A prohibition on personal loans to directors and officers, except certain loans made by insured financial institutions,
such as the Bank, on nonpreferential terms and in compliance with bank regulatory requirements;
• Disclosure of a code of ethics and filing a Form 8-K in the event of a change or waiver of such code; and
• A range of enhanced penalties for fraud and other violations.
The Company complies with the provisions of SOX and its underlying regulations. Management believes that such
compliance efforts have strengthened the Company's overall corporate governance structure and does not expect that such
compliance has to date had, or will in the future have, a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial
condition.
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Capital Requirements
The OCC has established guidelines with respect to the maintenance of appropriate levels of capital by FDIC-insured banks.
The Federal Reserve Board has established substantially identical guidelines with respect to the maintenance of appropriate
levels of capital, on a consolidated basis, by BHCs. If a banking organization's capital levels fall below the minimum
requirements established by such guidelines, a bank or BHC will be expected to develop and implement a plan acceptable to
the FDIC or the Federal Reserve Board, respectively, to achieve adequate levels of capital within a reasonable period, and may
be denied approval to acquire or establish additional banks or non-bank businesses, merge with other institutions or open
branch facilities until such capital levels are achieved. Federal regulations require federal bank regulators to take "prompt
corrective action" with respect to insured depository institutions that fail to satisfy minimum capital requirements and imposes
significant restrictions on such institutions. See "Prompt Corrective Action" below.
Leverage Capital Ratio
The regulations of the OCC require national banks to maintain a minimum "Leverage Capital Ratio" or "Tier 1 Capital" (as
defined in the Risk-Based Capital Guidelines discussed in the following paragraphs) to Total Assets of 4.0%. Any bank
experiencing or anticipating significant growth is expected to maintain capital well above the minimum levels. The Federal
Reserve Board's guidelines impose substantially similar leverage capital requirements on bank holding companies on a
consolidated basis. It is possible that banking regulators may increase minimum capital requirements for banks should
economic conditions worsen.
Risk-Based Capital Requirements
OCC regulations also require national banks to maintain minimum capital levels as a percentage of a bank's risk-adjusted
assets. A bank's qualifying total capital ("Total Capital") for this purpose may include two components: "Core" (Tier 1) Capital
and "Supplementary" (Tier 2) Capital. Core Capital consists primarily of common stockholders' equity, which generally
includes common stock, related surplus and retained earnings, certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and related
surplus, and minority interests in the equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, and (subject to certain limitations) mortgage
servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, less all other intangible assets (primarily goodwill). Supplementary
Capital elements include, subject to certain limitations, a portion of the allowance for loan losses, perpetual preferred stock that
does not qualify for inclusion in Tier 1 capital, long-term preferred stock with an original maturity of at least 20 years and
related surplus, certain forms of perpetual debt and mandatory convertible securities, and certain forms of subordinated debt
and intermediate-term preferred stock.
The risk-based capital rules assign the majority of a bank's balance sheet assets and the credit equivalent amounts of the
bank's off-balance sheet obligations to one of four risk categories, weighted at 0%, 20%, 50% or 100%, as applicable. A small
amount of assets and off-balance sheet obligations are assigned a risk weight above 100%. Applying these risk-weights to each
category of the bank's balance sheet assets and to the credit equivalent amounts of the bank's off-balance sheet obligations and
summing the totals results in the amount of the bank's total Risk-Adjusted Assets for purposes of the risk-based capital
requirements. Risk-Adjusted Assets can either exceed or be less than reported balance sheet assets, depending on the risk
profile of the banking organization. Risk-Adjusted Assets for institutions such as the Bank will generally be less than reported
balance sheet assets because its retail banking activities include proportionally more residential mortgage loans, many of its
investment securities have a low risk weighting and there is a relatively small volume of off-balance sheet obligations.
The risk-based capital regulations require all banks to maintain a minimum ratio of Total Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets
of 8.0%, of which at least one-half (4.0%) must be Core (Tier 1) Capital. For the purpose of calculating these ratios: (i) a
banking organization's Supplementary Capital eligible for inclusion in Total Capital is limited to no more than 100% of Core
Capital; and (ii) the aggregate amount of certain types of Supplementary Capital eligible for inclusion in Total Capital is further
limited. For example, the regulations limit the portion of the allowance for loan losses eligible for inclusion in Total Capital to
1.25% of Risk-Adjusted Assets. The Federal Reserve Board has established substantially identical risk-based capital
requirements, which are applied to bank holding companies on a consolidated basis. The risk-based capital regulations
explicitly provide for the consideration of interest rate risk in the overall evaluation of a bank's capital adequacy to ensure that
banks effectively measure and monitor their interest rate risk, and that they maintain capital adequate for that risk. A bank
deemed by its federal banking regulator to have excessive interest rate risk exposure may be required to maintain additional
capital (that is, capital in excess of the minimum ratios discussed above). The Bank believes, based on its level of interest rate
risk exposure, that this provision will not have a material adverse effect on it.
On December 31, 2015, the Company's consolidated Total and Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratios were 15.78% and 14.70%,
respectively, and its Leverage Capital Ratio was 8.81%. Based on the above figures and accompanying discussion, the
Company exceeds all regulatory capital requirements and is considered well capitalized.
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Basel III Capital Requirements
In December 2010, the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision (the "BCBS") finalized a set of international guidelines for
determining regulatory capital known as "Basel III." These guidelines were developed in response to the financial crisis of 2008
and 2009 and were intended to address many of the weaknesses identified in the banking sector as contributing to the crisis
including excessive leverage, inadequate and low quality capital and insufficient liquidity buffers. The Basel III guidelines will:
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raise the quality of capital as that banks will be better able to absorb losses on both a going concern and gone
concern basis;
increase the risk coverage of the capital framework, specifically for trading activities, securitizations, exposures to
off-balance sheet vehicles, and counterparty credit exposures arising from derivatives;
raise the level of minimum capital requirements;
establish an international leverage ratio;
develop capital buffers;
raise standards for the supervisory review process (Pillar 2) and public disclosures (Pillar 3).
On June 2013, the U.S. banking regulators finalized rulemaking to implement the BCBS capital guidelines for U.S. banks,
including, among other things:
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implement in the United States the Basel III regulatory capital reforms including those that revise the definition of
capital, increase minimum capital ratios, and introduce a minimum Tier 1 common equity ratio of 4.5% and a
capital conservation buffer of 2.5% (for a total minimum Tier 1 common equity ratio of 7.0%) and a potential
countercyclical buffer of up to 2.5%, which would be imposed by regulators at their discretion if it is determined
that a period of excessive credit growth is contributing to an increase in systemic risk;
revise "Basel I" rules for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity;
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comply with the Dodd-Frank Act provision prohibiting the reliance on external credit ratings.
The U.S. banking regulators also approved a final rule to implement changes to the market risk capital rule, which requires
banking organizations with significant trading activities to adjust their capital requirements to better account for the market
risks of those activities.
The Company has evaluated the impact of Basel III on its capital ratios based on our interpretation of the capital
requirements, and we estimate that under the Basel III proposals our Tier 1 common equity ratio of 14.70% exceeds the fully
phased-in minimum of ratio of 7.0% by 7.7% at December 31, 2015.
From time to time, the OCC, the FRB and the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (the "FFIEC") propose
changes and amendments to, and issue interpretations of, risk-based capital guidelines and related reporting instructions. In
addition, the FRB has closely monitored capital levels of the institutions it supervises during the ongoing financial disruption,
and may require such institutions to modify capital levels based on FRB determinations. Such determinations, proposals or
interpretations could, if implemented in the future, affect our reported capital ratios and net risk-adjusted assets.
Prompt Corrective Action
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") requires, among other things, that the
federal banking regulators take "prompt corrective action" with respect to, and imposes significant restrictions on, any bank
that fails to satisfy its applicable minimum capital requirements. FDICIA establishes five capital categories consisting of "well
capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized."
Under applicable regulations, a bank that has a Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital
Ratio of 8.0% or greater and a Leverage Capital Ratio of 5.0% or greater, and is not subject to any written agreement, order,
capital directive or prompt corrective action directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure, is
deemed to be "well capitalized." A bank that has a Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 8.0% or greater, a Tier 1 Risk-Based
Capital Ratio of 6.0% or greater and a Leverage Capital Ratio of 4.0% (or 3% for banks with the highest regulatory
examination rating that are not experiencing or anticipating significant growth or expansion) or greater and does not meet the
definition of a well-capitalized bank is considered to be "adequately capitalized." A bank that has a Total Risk-Based Capital
Ratio of less than 8.0% or has a Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio that is less than 4.0%, except as noted above, or a Leverage
Capital Ratio of less than 4.0% is considered "undercapitalized." A bank that has a Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of less than
6.0%, or a Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio that is less than 3.0% or a Leverage Capital Ratio that is less than 3.0% is
considered to be "significantly undercapitalized," and a bank that has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets equal to or less
than 2% is deemed to be "critically undercapitalized." A bank may be deemed to be in a capital category lower than is indicated
by its actual capital position if it is determined to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or receives an unsatisfactory
examination rating. FDICIA generally prohibits a bank from making capital distributions (including payment of dividends) or
paying management fees to controlling stockholders or their affiliates if, after such payment, the bank would be
undercapitalized.
Under FDICIA and the applicable implementing regulations, an undercapitalized bank will be (i) subject to increased
monitoring by its primary federal banking regulator; (ii) required to submit to its primary federal banking regulator an
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acceptable capital restoration plan (guaranteed, subject to certain limits, by the bank's holding company) within 45 days of
being classified as undercapitalized; (iii) subject to strict asset growth limitations; and (iv) required to obtain prior regulatory
approval for certain acquisitions, transactions not in the ordinary course of business, and entries into new lines of business. In
addition to the foregoing, the primary federal banking regulator may issue a "prompt corrective action directive" to any
undercapitalized institution. Such a directive may (i) require sale or re-capitalization of the bank; (ii) impose additional
restrictions on transactions between the bank and its affiliates; (iii) limit interest rates paid by the bank on deposits; (iv) limit
asset growth and other activities; (v) require divestiture of subsidiaries; (vi) require replacement of directors and officers; and
(vii) restrict capital distributions by the bank's parent holding company. In addition to the foregoing, a significantly
undercapitalized institution may not award bonuses or increases in compensation to its senior executive officers until it has
submitted an acceptable capital restoration plan and received approval from its primary federal banking regulator.
No later than 90 days after an institution becomes critically undercapitalized, the primary federal banking regulator for the
institution must appoint a receiver or, with the concurrence of the FDIC, a conservator, unless the agency, with the concurrence
of the FDIC, determines that the purpose of the prompt corrective action provisions would be better served by another course of
action. FDICIA requires that any alternative determination be "documented" and reassessed on a periodic basis.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a receiver must be appointed after 270 days unless the appropriate federal banking agency and
the FDIC certify that the institution is viable and not expected to fail.
Deposit Insurance Assessments
The Bank is a member of the Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF") maintained by the FDIC. Through the DIF, the FDIC insures the
deposits of the Bank up to prescribed limits for each depositor. The DIF was formed March 31, 2006, upon the merger of the
Bank Insurance Fund and the Savings Insurance Fund in accordance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005
(the "FDIR Act"). The FDIR Act established a range of 1.15% to 1.50% within which the FDIC Board of Directors may set the
Designated Reserve Ratio (the "reserve ratio" or "DRR"). The FDIR Act also granted the FDIC Board the discretion to price
deposit insurance according to risk for all insured institutions regardless of the level of the reserve ratio.
In 2009, the FDIC undertook several measures in an effort to replenish the DIF. On February 27, 2009, the FDIC adopted
a final rule modifying the risk-based assessment system and set new initial base assessment rates beginning April 1, 2009.
Annual rates ranged from a minimum of 12 cents per $100 of domestic deposits for well-managed, well-capitalized institutions
with the highest credit ratings, to 45 cents per $100 for those institutions posing the most risk to the DIF. Risk-based
adjustments to the initial assessment rate could have lowered the rate to 7 cents per $100 of domestic deposits for well-
managed, well-capitalized banks with the highest credit ratings or raised the rate to 77.5 cents per $100 for depository
institutions posing the most risk to the DIF. On May 22, 2009, the FDIC adopted a final rule imposing a 5 basis point special
assessment on each insured depository institution's assets minus Tier 1 capital as of June 30, 2009. The amount of the special
assessment for any institution was limited to 10 basis points times the institution's assessment base for the second quarter 2009.
On November 17, 2009, the FDIC amended its regulations to require insured institutions to prepay their estimated quarterly
risk-based assessments for fourth quarter 2009, and all of 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. For purposes of determining the
prepayment, the FDIC used the institution's assessment rate in effect on September 30, 2009. The unused portion of the prepaid
assessment was refunded on June 28, 2013.
The Dodd-Frank Act gave the FDIC greater discretion to manage the DIF, raised the minimum DRR to 1.35% and
removed the upper limit of the range. In October 2010, the FDIC Board adopted a Restoration Plan to ensure that the DIF
reserve ratio reaches 1.35% by September 30, 2020, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. At the same time, the FDIC Board
proposed a comprehensive, long-range plan for DIF management. In December 2010, as part of the comprehensive plan, the
FDIC Board adopted a final rule to set the DRR at 2%, and in February 2011, the FDIC Board approved the remainder of the
comprehensive plan. The Restoration Plan eliminated a 3 basis point increase in the annual assessment rates that was to take
effect January 1, 2011.
On February 7, 2011, the FDIC Board approved a final rule on assessments, dividends, assessment base and large bank
pricing that took effect on April 1, 2011. To maintain the DIF, member institutions are assessed an insurance premium based on
an assessment base and an assessment rate. Generally, the assessment base is an institution's average consolidated total assets
minus average tangible equity. For large and highly complex institutions (those that are very large and are structurally and
operationally complex or that pose unique challenges and risks in the case of failure), the assessment rate is determined by
combining supervisory ratings and certain financial measures into scorecards. The score received by an institution will be
converted into an assessment rate for the institution. The FDIC retains the ability to adjust the total score of large and highly
complex institutions based upon quantitative or qualitative measures not adequately captured in the scorecards.
All FDIC-insured depository institutions must also pay a quarterly assessment towards interest payments on bonds issued
by the Financing Corporation, a federal corporation chartered under the authority of the Federal Housing Finance Board. The
bonds (commonly referred to as FICO bonds) were issued to capitalize the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
FDIC-insured depository institutions paid approximately 1.00 to 1.02 cents per $100 of assessable deposits during the first nine
months of 2011. To coincide with Dodd-Frank Act mandated changes to the insurance assessment base, the FDIC established
lower FICO assessment rates, 0.66 cents per $100 of assessment base for 2012, 0.64 cents per $100 of assessment base for
2013, 0.62 cents per $100 of assessment base for 2014 and 0.60 cents per $100 of assessment base for 2015 and on.
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The FDIC may terminate a depository institution's deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution's financial
condition is unsafe or unsound or that the institution has engaged in unsafe or unsound practices or has violated any applicable
rule, regulation, order or condition enacted or imposed by the institution's regulatory agency. The termination of deposit
insurance for the Bank could have a material adverse effect on our earnings.
Brokered Deposits and Pass-Through Deposit Insurance Limitations
Under FDICIA, a bank cannot accept brokered deposits unless it either (i) is "Well Capitalized" or (ii) is "Adequately
Capitalized" and has received a written waiver from its primary federal banking regulator. For this purpose, "Well Capitalized"
and "Adequately Capitalized" have the same definitions as in the Prompt Corrective Action regulations. See "Prompt
Corrective Action" above. Banks that are not in the "Well Capitalized" category are subject to certain limits on the rates of
interest they may offer on any deposits (whether or not obtained through a third-party deposit broker). Pass-through insurance
coverage is not available in banks that do not satisfy the requirements for acceptance of brokered deposits, except that pass-
through insurance coverage will be provided for employee benefit plan deposits in institutions which at the time of acceptance
of the deposit meet all applicable regulatory capital requirements and send written notice to their depositors that their funds are
eligible for pass-through deposit insurance. The Bank currently accepts brokered deposits.
Real Estate Lending Standards
FDICIA requires the federal bank regulatory agencies to adopt uniform real estate lending standards. The FDIC and the OCC
have adopted regulations which establish supervisory limitations on Loan-to-Value ("LTV") ratios in real estate loans by FDIC-
insured banks, including national banks. The regulations require banks to establish LTV ratio limitations within or below the
prescribed uniform range of supervisory limits. The CFPB amended Regulation Z effective January 10, 2014 to implement
Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Standards for residential mortgage lending. The Bank is considered a large bank
under the rule. The Bank follows the Ability to Repay rule by making a good faith determination of an applicant’s ability to
repay under the terms of the transaction; loans meeting the outlined standards for Qualified Mortgages are identified as such in
the Bank’s records. The CFPB further amended Regulation Z along with amending Regulation X to combine certain
disclosures consumers receive when applying for and closing on a mortgage loan under the Truth in Lending Act and Real
Estate Settlement Procedures Act. These amendments became effective October 3, 2015.
Standards for Safety and Soundness
Pursuant to FDICIA the federal bank regulatory agencies have prescribed, by regulation, standards and guidelines for all
insured depository institutions and depository institution holding companies relating to: (i) internal controls, information
systems and internal audit systems; (ii) loan documentation; (iii) credit underwriting; (iv) interest rate risk exposure; (v) asset
growth; and (vi) compensation, fees and benefits. The compensation standards prohibit employment contracts, compensation or
benefit arrangements, stock option plans, fee arrangements or other compensatory arrangements that would provide "excessive"
compensation, fees or benefits, or that could lead to material financial loss. In addition, the federal bank regulatory agencies are
required by FDICIA to prescribe standards specifying: (i) maximum classified assets to capital ratios; (ii) minimum earnings
sufficient to absorb losses without impairing capital; and (iii) to the extent feasible, a minimum ratio of market value to book
value for publicly-traded shares of depository institutions and depository institution holding companies.
Consumer Protection Provisions
FDICIA also includes provisions requiring advance notice to regulators and customers for any proposed branch closing and
authorizing (subject to future appropriation of the necessary funds) reduced insurance assessments for institutions offering
"lifeline" banking accounts or engaged in lending in distressed communities. FDICIA also includes provisions requiring
depository institutions to make additional and uniform disclosures to depositors with respect to the rates of interest, fees and
other terms applicable to consumer deposit accounts.
FDIC Waiver of Certain Regulatory Requirements
The FDIC issued a rule, effective on September 22, 2003, that includes a waiver provision which grants the FDIC Board of
Directors extremely broad discretionary authority to waive FDIC regulatory provisions that are not specifically mandated by
statute or by a separate regulation.
Future Legislation or Regulation
In light of recent conditions in the U.S. and global financial markets and the U.S. and global economy, legislators, the
presidential administration and regulators have continued their increased focus on regulation of the financial services industry.
Proposals that further increase regulation of the financial services industry have been and are expected to continue to be
introduced in the U.S. Congress, in state legislatures and abroad. Further legislative changes and additional regulations may
change our operating environment in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such legislation and regulations could increase our
cost of doing business, affect our compensation structure, restrict or expand the activities in which we may engage or affect the
competitive balance among banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions. We cannot predict
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whether future legislative proposals will be enacted and, if enacted, the effect that they, or any implementing regulations, would
have on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Impact of Monetary Policy
Our business and earnings are affected significantly by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its
agencies. We are particularly affected by the policies of the FRB, which regulates the supply of money and credit in the United
States. Among the instruments of monetary policy available to the FRB are (a) conducting open market operations in United
States government securities, (b) changing the discount rates of borrowings of depository institutions, (c) imposing or changing
reserve requirements against depository institutions' deposits, and (d) imposing or changing reserve requirements against
certain borrowings by banks and their affiliates. These methods are used in varying degrees and combinations to directly affect
the availability of bank loans and deposits, as well as the interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits. The policies of
the FRB may have a material effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The nature of future
monetary policies and the effect of such policies on the future business and earnings of the Company and the Bank cannot be
predicted. See Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, regarding the
Bank's net interest margin and the effect of interest rate volatility on future earnings.
Employees
At December 31, 2015, the Company had 223 employees and full-time equivalency of 218 employees. The Company enjoys
good relations with its employees. A variety of employee benefits, including health, group life and disability income, a defined
contribution retirement plan, and an incentive bonus plan, are available to qualifying officers and other employees.
Company Website
The Company maintains a website at www.thefirstbancorp.com where it makes available, free of charge, its annual report on
Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as all Section 16 reports on
Forms 3, 4, and 5, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
The Company's reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC are also available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Information
contained on the Company's website does not constitute a part of this report. Interactive reports for our 10-K and 10-Q filings
are available in XBRL format at the Company's website.
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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties that we
are unaware of, or that we currently deem immaterial, also may become important factors that affect us and our business. If any
of these risks were to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
Risk Associated With Our Business
We are subject to credit risk and may incur losses if loans are not repaid.
There are inherent risks associated with our lending activities. These risks include, among other things, the impact of changes
in interest rates and changes in the economic conditions in the markets where we operate as well as those across the United
States and abroad. Increases in interest rates and/or weakening economic conditions could adversely impact the ability of
borrowers to repay outstanding loans or the value of the collateral securing these loans. We seek to mitigate the risks inherent in
our loan portfolio by adhering to specific underwriting practices. Although we believe that our underwriting criteria are
appropriate for the various kinds of loans we make, we may incur losses on loans that meet our underwriting criteria, and these
losses may exceed the amounts set aside as reserves in our allowance for loan losses.
Our loan portfolio includes commercial and commercial real estate loans that may have higher risks than other types of
loans.
Our commercial, commercial real estate, and commercial construction loans at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $422.7
million and $377.8 million, or 42.8% and 41.2% of total loans, respectively. Commercial and commercial real estate loans
generally carry larger loan balances and can involve a greater degree of financial and credit risk than other loans. As a result,
banking regulators continue to give greater scrutiny to lenders with a high concentration of commercial real estate loans in their
portfolios, and such lenders are expected to implement stricter underwriting, internal controls, risk management policies and
portfolio stress testing, as well as higher capital levels and loss allowances. The increased financial and credit risk associated
with these types of loans are a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans
and borrowers, the size of loan balances, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties and the
increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans.
Regulators have the right to require banks to maintain elevated levels of capital or liquidity due to commercial real estate
loan concentrations, and could do so, especially if there is a further downturn in our local real estate markets. In addition, when
underwriting a commercial or industrial loan, we may take a security interest in commercial real estate, and, in some instances
upon a default by the borrower, we may foreclose on and take title to the property, which may lead to potential financial risks
for us under applicable environmental laws. If hazardous substances were discovered on any of these properties, we may be
liable to governmental agencies or third parties for the costs of remediation of the hazard, as well as for personal injury and
property damage. Many environmental laws can impose liability regardless of whether the Company knew of, or had been
responsible for, the contamination.
Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is typically dependent upon the successful
operation of the related real estate or commercial project. If the cash flows from the project are reduced, a borrower's ability to
repay the loan may be impaired. This cash flow shortage may result in the failure to make loan payments. In such cases, we
may be compelled to modify the terms of the loan. In addition, the nature of these loans is such that they are generally less
predictable and more difficult to evaluate and monitor. As a result, repayment of these loans may, to a greater extent than
residential loans, be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the broader economy.
Our allowance for loan losses may be insufficient and require additional provision from earnings.
The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses based on, among other things, national and regional economic conditions,
historical loss experience and delinquency trends. We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of our
loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of borrowers and the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral
for the repayment of loans. In determining the size of the allowance for loan losses, we rely on our experience and our
evaluation of economic conditions. However, we cannot predict loan losses with certainty, and we cannot provide assurance
that charge-offs in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses. If, as a result of general economic conditions,
previously incorrect assumptions or an increase in defaulted loans, we determine that additional increases in the allowance for
loan losses are necessary, we will incur additional provision expenses. In addition, regulatory agencies review the Bank's
allowance for loan losses and may require additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to
them at the time of their examination. Management could also decide that the allowance for loan losses should be increased. If
charge-offs in future periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, we will need additional provisions to increase the allowance
for loan losses. Furthermore, growth in the loan portfolio would generally lead to an increase in the provision for loan losses.
Any increases in the allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and capital, and may have a material
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adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See the section captioned "Credit Risk
Management and Allowance for Loan Losses" in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, located elsewhere in this report, for further discussion related to our process for determining the
appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses.
The Maine foreclosure process can be lengthy and add additional losses for the Bank.
Residential foreclosures in Maine occur through the judicial system. Under ideal circumstances, it can take as little as six
months to foreclose on a Maine property; however, if the borrower contests the foreclosure or the court delays the foreclosure,
the process may take as long as two years. In 2009, the Maine Legislature passed "An Act to Preserve Home Ownership and
Stabilize the Economy by Preventing Unnecessary Foreclosures." This law provides for mediation of foreclosure of residential
mortgages and borrowers may choose mediation in which parties must attend mediation sessions and evaluate foreclosure
alternatives in good faith. This law also provides that issues such as reinstatement of the mortgage, modification of the loan and
restructuring of the mortgage debt are to be addressed at these mediations. Given the uncertain timeframe related to foreclosure
in Maine, the Bank can incur additional legal fees and other costs, such as payment of property taxes and insurance, if the
foreclosure process is extended. In addition, the value of the property may further decline if the borrower fails to maintain the
property in good order.
Our level of troubled debt restructured ("TDR") remains elevated.
Our efforts between 2011 and 2015 to assist homeowners and other borrowers increased our overall level of TDRs. In each case
when a loan was modified, Management determined it was in the Bank's best interest to work with the borrower with modified
terms rather than to proceed to foreclosure. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, however, it remains classified as a TDR until the
balance is fully repaid, whether or not the loan is performing under the modified terms. As of December 31, 2015 there were 84
loans with an outstanding balance of $23.9 million that have been restructured. This compares to 94 loans with a value of $27.2
million as of December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2015, 70 loans with an aggregate balance of $21.9 million were performing under the modified terms,
one loan with an aggregate balance $309,000 was more than 30 days past due and accruing and 13 loans with an aggregate
balance of $1.8 million were on nonaccrual. As a percentage of aggregate outstanding balances, 91.3% were performing under
the modified terms, 1.3% were more than 30 days past due and accruing and 7.4% were on nonaccrual. Although a large
percentage of TDRs continue to be performing, as a group our TDRs are relatively unseasoned and the full collection of
principal and interest on some TDRs may not occur, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of
operations.
Changes in interest rates could adversely affect our net interest income and profitability.
Our earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon our net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between
interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense paid on interest-bearing
liabilities, such as deposits and borrowed funds. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control,
including general economic conditions, demand for loans, securities and deposits, and policies of various governmental and
regulatory agencies and, in particular, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Changes in monetary policy,
including changes in interest rates, could influence not only the interest we receive on loans and securities and the amount of
interest we pay on deposits and borrowings, but such changes could also affect
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our ability to originate loans and obtain deposits;
the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities; and
the average duration of our loans and securities that are collateralized by mortgages.
If the interest rates paid on deposits and other borrowings increase at a faster rate than the interest rates received on loans and
other investments, our net interest income, and therefore earnings, could be adversely affected. Earnings could also be
adversely affected if the interest rates received on loans and other investments fall more quickly than the interest rates paid on
deposits and other borrowings. If interest rates decline, our higher-rate loans and investments may be subject to prepayment
risk, which could negatively impact our net interest margin. Conversely, if interest rates increase, our loans and investments
may be subject to extension risk, which could negatively impact our net interest margin as well. Any substantial, unexpected or
prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows. See Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk located elsewhere in this report for
further discussion related to our management of interest rate risk.
The value of our investment portfolio may be negatively affected by changes in interest rates and disruptions in securities
markets.
The market for some of the investment securities held in our portfolio has become volatile over the past several years. Volatile
market conditions may detrimentally affect the value of these securities due to the perception of heightened credit and liquidity
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risks. There can be no assurance that the declines in market value associated with these disruptions will not result in other than
temporary impairments of these assets, which would lead to accounting charges that could have a material adverse effect on our
net income and capital levels. Our mortgage-backed bond portfolio may be subject to extension risk as interest rates rise and
borrowers are unable to refinance their current mortgages into lower rate mortgages, extending the average life of the bonds. As
of December 31, 2015, we had $223.0 million and $240.0 million in available for sale and held to maturity investment
securities, respectively. Numerous factors, including lack of liquidity for re-sales of certain investment securities, absence of
reliable pricing information for investment securities, adverse changes in business climate, adverse actions by regulators, or
unanticipated changes in the competitive environment could have a negative effect on our investment portfolio in future
periods. If an impairment charge is significant enough it could affect the ability of the Bank to renew funding. This could have
a material adverse effect on our liquidity and the Bank's ability to upstream dividends to the Company and for the Company to
then pay dividends to shareholders. It could also negatively impact our regulatory capital ratios and result in our not being
classified as "well-capitalized" for regulatory purposes.
Illiquidity could impair our ability to fund operations and jeopardize our financial condition.
Liquidity is essential to our business. An inability to raise funds through traditional deposits, brokered deposit renewals or
rollovers, secured or unsecured borrowings, the sale of securities or loans and other sources could have a substantial negative
effect on our liquidity. Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities could be impaired by factors
that affect us specifically or the financial services industry or the economy in general, or could be available only under terms
which are unacceptable to us. We rely primarily on commercial and retail deposits and, to a lesser extent, brokered deposit
renewals and rollovers, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the "FHLB") and other secured and unsecured
borrowings to fund our operations. Factors that could detrimentally impact our access to liquidity sources include a decrease in
the level of our business activity as a result of a downturn in the markets in which our loans are concentrated, adverse
regulatory action against us, changes in market interest rates or increased competition for funding within our market.
Disruptions in the capital markets or interest rate changes may make the terms of wholesale funding sources less favorable and
may make it difficult to sell securities when needed to provide additional liquidity. In addition, if we fall below the FDIC's
thresholds to be considered "well capitalized", we will be unable to continue to roll over or renew brokered funds, and the
interest rate paid on deposits would be subject to restrictions. As a result, there is a risk that our cost of funding will increase or
we will not have sufficient funds to meet our obligations when they become due.
Loss of lower-cost funding sources could lead to margin compression and decrease net interest income.
Checking and savings, NOW, and money market deposit account balances and other forms of customer deposits can decrease
when customers perceive alternative investments, such as the stock market, as providing a better risk/return tradeoff. If
customers move money out of bank deposits and into other investments, we could lose a relatively low-cost source of funds,
increasing our funding costs and reducing our net interest income and net income. Advances from the FHLB are currently a
relatively low-cost source of funding. The availability of qualified collateral on the Bank's balance sheet determines the level of
advances available from FHLB and a deterioration in quality in the Bank's loan portfolio can adversely impact the availability
of this source of funding, which could increase our funding costs and reduce our net interest income.
The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us.
Since mid-2007, the financial services industry as a whole, as well as the securities markets generally, have been materially and
adversely affected by very significant declines in the values of nearly all asset classes and by a very serious lack of liquidity.
Financial institutions in particular have been subject to increased volatility and an overall loss in investor confidence. Our
ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other
financial institutions. Financial services companies are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other
relationships. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with
counterparties in the financial services industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual
and hedge funds, and other institutional clients. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more
financial services companies, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could
lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. In addition, many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the
event of default of our counterparty or client. Further, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot
be realized or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure due us. There is
no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of
operations.
Lack of loan demand may adversely impact net interest income.
Loan demand in the Bank's market area has been limited as a result of weak economic conditions. This could have the greatest
impact on the commercial loan portfolio. In addition, in order to reduce the Bank's exposure to interest rate risk, the Bank may
sell residential mortgages to the secondary market that have been refinanced by borrowers seeking to take advantage of lower
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interest rates. Should this happen, net interest income may be negatively impacted if loans are replaced by lower-yielding
investment securities or if the balance sheet is allowed to shrink.
A decline in real estate values in our primary market area could adversely impact results of operations and financial
condition.
Most of the Bank's lending is in Mid-Coast and Down East Maine. As a result of this geographic concentration, a significant
broad-based deterioration in economic conditions in this area of Northern New England could have a material adverse impact
on the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio, and could result in a decline in the demand for our products and services and,
accordingly, could negatively impact our results of operations. Such a decline in economic conditions could impair borrowers'
ability to pay outstanding principal and interest on loans when due and, consequently, adversely affect the cash flows of our
business. The Bank's loan portfolio is largely secured by real estate collateral. A substantial portion of the real and personal
property securing the loans in the Bank's portfolio is located in Mid-Coast and Down East Maine. Conditions in the real estate
market in which the collateral for the Bank's loans is located strongly influence the level of the Bank's non-performing loans
and results of operations.
Our investment management activities are dependent on the value of investment securities which may lead to revenue
fluctuations.
First Advisors is the investment management arm of the Bank, operating under trust powers granted by the OCC in the Bank's
charter. First Advisors provides trustee, investment management and custody services for individual, municipal and business
clients, predominantly in the Bank's market area. First Advisors' revenues are directly tied to the market performance of the
investments it manages for clients, and these may be adversely affected by a decline in the market value of these investments
caused by normal fluctuations in the bond and stock markets.
We are dependent upon the services of our management team and if we are unable to retain the services of our management
team, our business may suffer.
Our future success and profitability are substantially dependent upon the management and banking abilities of our senior
executives. Changes in key personnel may be disruptive to our business and could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. We believe that our future results will also depend in part upon our
attracting and retaining highly skilled and qualified management. Competition for the best people in most activities in which
we are engaged can be intense, and we may not be able to retain or hire the people we want and/or need. In order to attract and
retain qualified employees, we must compensate such employees at market levels. Typically, those levels have caused
employee compensation to be our greatest expense. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain qualified employees, or do
so at rates necessary to maintain our competitive position, our performance, including our competitive position, could suffer,
and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on us. Although we have incentive compensation plans aimed, in part, at long-term
employee retention, the unexpected loss of services of one or more of our key personnel could still occur, and such events may
have a material adverse effect on us because of the loss of the employee's skills, knowledge of our market, and years of
industry experience, and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel for our talented executives and/or
relationship managers.
Other restrictions on executive compensation were imposed under the Recovery Act, the Dodd-Frank Act and other
legislation or regulations. Our ability to attract and/or retain talented executives and/or relationship managers may be
negatively affected by these developments or any new executive compensation limits.
Our internal control systems are inherently limited and may fail or be circumvented.
We face the risk that the design of our controls and procedures, including those intended to mitigate the risk of fraud by
employees or outsiders, may prove to be inadequate or may be circumvented, thereby causing delays in detection of errors or
inaccuracies in data and information. Although Management regularly reviews and updates our internal controls, disclosure
controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures, the Company's systems of internal controls,
disclosure controls and corporate governance policies and procedures are inherently limited. The inherent limitations of our
system of internal controls include the use of judgment in decision-making that can be faulty; breakdowns can occur because of
human error; and controls can be circumvented by individual acts or by collusion of two or more people. The design of any
system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and any design may not
succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitation of a cost-effective
control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected, which may have an adverse effect on
the Company's business, results of operations or financial condition. Additionally, any plans of remediation for any identified
limitations may be ineffective in improving internal controls.
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We continually encounter technological change that may be difficult (costly) to keep up with.
The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new
technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions
to better serve customers and to reduce costs. Our future success depends, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our
customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create
additional efficiencies in our operations. Our largest competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological
improvements. We may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in
marketing these products and services to our customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting
the financial services industry and increased costs due to efforts to keep pace with change, could have a material adverse effect
on us.
We are subject to security, transactional and operational risks relating to the use of technology that could damage our
reputation and our business.
We rely heavily on communications and information systems to conduct our business serving both internal and customer
constituencies. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in our
customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan, and other systems. While we have in place policies and
procedures, security applications and fraud mitigation applications, designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure,
interruption, fraud attacks or security breach of our information systems, there can be no assurance that any such failures,
interruptions, fraud attacks or security breaches will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. Fraud
attacks targeting customer-controlled devices, plastic payment card terminals, and merchant data collection points provide
another source of potential loss, again through no fault of our own. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security
breaches of information systems used to process customer transactions could damage our reputation, result in a loss of
customer business, subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose us to civil litigation and possible financial liability,
any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security.
We rely heavily on communications, information systems (both internal and provided by third parties) and the internet to
conduct our business. Our business is dependent on our ability to process and monitor large numbers of daily transactions in
compliance with legal, regulatory and internal standards and specifications. In addition, a significant portion of our operations
relies heavily on the secure processing, storage and transmission of personal and confidential information, such as the personal
information of our customers and clients. The risks associated with such operations may increase in the future as we continue to
increase mobile payments and other internet-based product offerings and expand our internal usage of web-based products and
applications.
In the event of a failure, interruption or breach of our information systems, we may be unable to avoid impact to our customers.
Other U.S. financial service institutions and companies have reported breaches in the security of their websites or other systems
and have experienced significant distributed denial-of-service attacks, some of which involved sophisticated and targeted
attacks intended to disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems. Other potential attacks have attempted to obtain
unauthorized access to confidential information or destroy data, often through the introduction of computer viruses or malware,
cyberattacks and other means. To date, none of these efforts has had a material adverse effect on our business or operations.
Such security attacks can originate from a wide variety of sources, including persons who are involved with organized crime or
who may be linked to terrorist organizations or hostile foreign governments. Those same parties may also attempt to
fraudulently induce employees, customers or other users of our systems to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access
to our data or that of our customers or clients. Our security systems may not be able to protect our information systems from
similar attacks due to the rapid evolution and creation of sophisticated cyberattacks. We are also subject to the risk that our
employees may intercept and transmit unauthorized confidential or proprietary information. An interception, misuse or
mishandling of personal, confidential or proprietary information being sent to or received from a customer or third party could
result in legal liability, remediation costs, regulatory action and reputational harm.
We also have risk related to data or security breaches affecting other companies. Under Federal banking regulations, if a
consumer’s debit card is compromised, the liability for unauthorized transactions falls primarily to the issuing financial
institution, not to the consumer or the company which experienced the data or security breach. In the normal course of business
the Bank issues debit cards to its customers, creating potential risk for this type of liability.
We are subject to claims and litigation that may impact our earnings and/or our reputation.
From time to time, customers, vendors or other parties may make claims and take legal action against us. Whether any
particular claims and legal actions are founded or unfounded, if such claims and legal actions are not resolved in a manner
favorable to us, they may result in financial liability and/or adversely affect the market perception of the Company and its
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products and services. Any financial liability or reputational damage could have a material adverse effect on our business,
which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We maintain reserves
for certain claims when deemed appropriate based upon our assessment that a loss is probable, consistent with applicable
accounting guidance. At any given time we may have legal actions asserted against us in various stages of litigation. Resolution
of a legal action can often take years. We are also involved, from time to time, in other reviews, investigations and proceedings
(both formal and informal) by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding our business, including, among other
things, accounting and operational matters, certain of which may result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties,
injunctions or other relief. The number and risk of these investigations and proceedings has increased in recent years with
regard to many firms in the financial services industry due to legal changes to the consumer protection laws provided for by the
Dodd-Frank Act, the creation of the CFPB, and the uncertainty as to whether federal preemption of certain state consumer laws
remains intact for federally chartered financial institutions like the Bank. A weakening of federal pre-emption would potentially
increase our compliance and operational costs and risks since we are a national bank and we would potentially face new state
and local enforcement activity. There have also been a number of highly publicized cases involving fraud or misconduct by
employees in the financial services industry in recent years, and we face the risk that employee misconduct could occur. It is
not always possible to deter or prevent employee misconduct, and the precautions we take to prevent and detect this activity
may not be effective in all cases. Any financial liability for which we have not adequately maintained reserves or insurance
coverage, and/or any damage to our reputation from such claims and legal actions, could have a material adverse effect on us.
Damage to our reputation could significantly harm our businesses.
Our ability to attract and retain customers, clients, investors and highly-skilled management and employees is impacted by our
reputation. Public perception of the financial services industry declined since the recent downturn in the U.S. economy. We
continue to face increased public and regulatory scrutiny resulting from the financial crisis and economic downturn. Significant
harm to our reputation can also arise from other sources, including employee misconduct, actual or perceived unethical
behavior, litigation or regulatory outcomes, failing to deliver minimum or required standards of service and quality, compliance
failures, disclosure of confidential information, and the activities of our clients, customers and counterparties, including
vendors. Actions by the financial services industry generally or by certain members or individuals in the industry can also
significantly adversely affect our reputation. We could also suffer significant reputational harm if we fail to properly identify
and manage potential conflicts of interest. The actual or perceived failure to adequately address conflicts of interest could affect
the willingness of clients to deal with us, which could adversely affect our businesses. Our actual or perceived failure to address
these and other issues gives rise to reputational risk that could cause significant harm to us and our business prospects, and may
have a material adverse effect on us.
Our recent results may not be indicative of our future results.
We may not be able to sustain our historical rate of growth or may not even be able to grow our business at all. In addition, our
recent growth may distort some of our historical financial ratios and statistics. Various factors, such as economic conditions,
regulatory and legislative considerations and competition, may also impede our ability to expand our market presence. If we
experience a significant decrease in our historical rate of growth, our results of operations and financial condition may be
adversely affected due to a high percentage of our operating costs being fixed expenses.
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Risks Associated With Our Industry
Our business has been and may continue to be adversely affected by conditions in the financial markets and economic
conditions generally and by increased regulation.
Negative developments in 2008 and 2009 in the financial services industry resulted in uncertainty in the financial markets in
general and a related general economic downturn, which lasted for several years. In addition, as a consequence of the recent
U.S. recession, businesses across a wide range of industries have faced serious difficulties due to the decrease in consumer
spending, reduced consumer confidence brought on by deflated home values, among other things, and reduced liquidity in the
credit markets. Unemployment also increased significantly over the past several years.
As a result of these financial and economic crises, during this period, many lending institutions, including us, experienced
declines in the performance of their loans, including construction, land development and land loans, commercial real estate
loans and other commercial and consumer loans (see "Credit Risk Management and Allowance for Loan Losses" in ITEM 7:
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations). Moreover, competition among
depository institutions for core deposits and quality loans has increased significantly. BHC stock prices have been negatively
affected compared to years prior to the economic downturn. As a result, bank regulatory agencies have been and are expected to
continue to be very aggressive in responding to concerns and trends identified in examinations, including the issuance of formal
or informal enforcement actions or orders. New legislation responding to these developments may negatively impact us by
restricting our business operations, including our ability to originate or sell loans, and adversely impact our financial
performance or our stock price.
In addition, further negative market developments may affect consumer confidence levels and may cause adverse changes
in payment patterns, causing increases in delinquencies and default rates, which may impact our charge-offs and provision for
credit losses. A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions
on us and others in the financial services industry.
Overall, during the past several years, the general business environment has had an adverse effect on our business, and
there can be no assurance that the environment will improve in the near term. Until conditions improve, we expect our
business, financial condition and results of operations to be adversely affected.
Europe's debt crisis could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and liquidity.
The possibility that certain European Union ("EU") member states will default on their debt obligations, or that recessionary
conditions will reappear or deepen in parts of the EU, has negatively impacted economic conditions and global markets. The
continued uncertainty over the outcome of international and the EU's financial support programs and the possibility that other
EU member states may experience similar financial troubles could further disrupt global markets. The negative impact on
economic conditions and global markets could also have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition and
results of operations, or result in failure to meet regulatory requirements.
We operate in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in law and regulations.
Bank holding companies and nationally chartered banks operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to
supervision and examination by various regulatory agencies. The cost of compliance with regulatory requirements may
adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. Federal and state laws and regulations govern numerous
matters including: changes in the ownership or control of banks and bank holding companies; maintenance of adequate capital
and the financial condition of a financial institution; permissible types, amounts and terms of extensions of credit and
investments; permissible non-banking activities; the required level of reserves against deposits; and restrictions on dividend
payments. These and other restrictions limit the manner in which we may conduct our business and obtain financing. If we fail
to meet minimum regulatory capital guidelines and other regulatory requirements, our financial condition would be materially
and adversely affected. Our failure to maintain the status of "well-capitalized" under our regulatory framework could affect the
confidence of our customers in us, thus compromising our competitive position, or could cause our regulators to take corrective
or other supervisory action.
The Dodd-Frank Act created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tightened capital standards and will continue
to result in new laws and regulations that are expected to increase our costs of operations.
The Dodd-Frank Act is significantly changing the current bank regulatory structure and affecting the lending, deposit,
investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies. Many of the details and the
impacts of the Dodd-Frank Act may not be known for many months or years. However, it is expected that the legislation and
implementing regulations may materially increase our operating and compliance costs.
The CFPB has broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection matters that apply to all banks and
savings institutions, including the authority to prohibit "unfair, deceptive or abusive" acts and practices. The CFPB's authority
to prescribe rules governing the provision of consumer financial products and services could result in rules and regulations that
reduce the profitability of such products or services, or impose new disclosure or substantive requirements on us that could
increase the cost to us of providing such products and services. The Dodd-Frank Act also weakens the federal preemption rules
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that have been applicable to national banks and federal savings associations, and gives state attorneys general the ability to
enforce federal consumer protection laws, which could increase our operating costs.
Effective July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the federal prohibitions on paying interest on demand deposits,
thus allowing businesses to have interest bearing checking accounts, which could result in an increase in our interest expense.
The short-term and long-term impact of changing regulatory capital requirements and new capital rules is uncertain.
In June 2013, the Federal Reserve Board finalized rules that will substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules
applicable to us. These rules implement the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
In addition, in the current economic and regulatory environment, bank regulators may impose capital requirements that are
more stringent than those required by applicable existing regulations.
The application of more stringent capital requirements could, among other things, result in lower returns on equity, require
the raising of additional capital, and result in adverse regulatory actions if we were to be unable to comply with such
requirements. Furthermore, the imposition of liquidity requirements in connection with the implementation of Basel III could
result in our having to lengthen the term of our funding, restructure our business models, and/or increase our holdings of liquid
assets. Implementation of changes to asset risk weightings for risk based capital calculations, items included or deducted in
calculating regulatory capital or additional capital conservation buffers, could result in management modifying our business
strategy and could limit our ability to make distributions, including paying dividends or buying back our shares.
Significant competition in the financial services industry may impact our results.
We face substantial competition in all areas of our operations from a variety of different competitors, many of which are larger
and have more financial resources than we do. We compete with other providers of financial services such as commercial and
savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, money market and mutual funds, mortgage companies, asset
managers, insurance companies and a wide array of other local, regional and national institutions which offer financial services.
Mergers between financial institutions within Maine and in neighboring states have added competitive pressure. If we are
unable to compete effectively, we will lose market share and our income generated from loans, deposits, and other financial
products will decline.
Risks Associated With Our Common Stock
There may not be a robust trading market for the common stock.
Although our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market, the trading volume of the common stock has
historically not been substantial. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the average monthly trading volume of our common
stock was 384,442 shares, or approximately 3.58% of the average number of our outstanding common shares. Due to the
limited trading volume in our common stock, the intraday spread between bid and ask prices of the shares can be quite high.
There can be no assurance that a more robust, active or economical trading market for our common stock will develop. The
market value and liquidity of our common stock may, as a result, be adversely affected.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate.
The price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market constantly changes and recently, given the uncertainty
in the financial markets, has fluctuated widely. We expect the market price of our common stock will continue to fluctuate.
Holders of our common stock will be subject to the risk of volatility and changes in prices. Our common stock price can
fluctuate as a result of many factors which are beyond our control, including:
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quarterly fluctuations in our operating and financial results;
operating results that vary from the expectations of investors;
changes in expectations as to our future financial performance, including financial estimates;
events negatively impacting the financial services industry which result in a general decline for the industry;
announcements of material developments affecting our operations or our dividend policy;
future sales of our equity securities;
new laws or regulations or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations applicable to our business;
changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles; and
general domestic economic and market conditions.
declines in bank stock prices driven by macro economic concerns.
In addition, recently the stock market generally has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations, and industry factors
and general economic and political conditions and events, such as economic slowdowns or recessions, interest rate changes or
credit loss trends, could also cause our stock price to decrease regardless of our operating results.
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The inability to receive dividends from the Bank would negatively affect our ability to pay dividends to shareholders.
The Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. With the exception of cash raised from debt and equity
issuances, we receive substantially all of our cash flow from dividends from the Bank. These dividends are the principal source
of funds to pay dividends on our equity securities. Federal banking law and regulations limit the amount of dividends that the
Bank can pay. For further information on the regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Bank, see "Supervision
and Regulation" in Item 1. In the event the Bank is unable to pay dividends to the Company, we may not be able to service
debt, pay obligations or pay dividends on our equity securities. Our right to participate in a distribution of assets upon the
Bank's liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the Bank's creditors.
If we do not manage our capital position strategically, our return on equity could be lower compared to our competitors as a
result of our high level of capital.
If we are unable to use strategically our excess capital, or to successfully continue capital management programs, such as stock
repurchase programs or quarterly dividends to our shareholders, then our goal of generating a return on average equity that is
competitive and increasing earnings per share and book value per share without assuming undue risk, could be delayed or may
not be attained. Failure to achieve a competitive return on average equity might decrease investments in our common stock and
might cause our common stock to trade at lower prices.
We may issue additional equity securities or engage in other transactions which dilute our book value or affect the priority
of the common stock, which may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Our Board of Directors may determine from time to time that we need to raise additional capital by issuing additional shares of
our common stock or other securities. Except pursuant to the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, we are not restricted from
issuing additional shares of common stock, including securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent
the right to receive, common stock. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market
conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of any future
offerings, or the prices at which such offerings may be affected. Such offerings could be dilutive to common shareholders or
reduce the market price of our common stock. Holders of our common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights or protection
against dilution. New investors also may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to, and that adversely affect, our
then-current common shareholders. We may attempt to increase our capital resources or, if our or the Bank's capital ratios fall
below the required minimums, we could be forced to raise additional capital, by making offerings of debt or preferred equity
securities, including medium-term notes, trust preferred securities, senior or subordinated notes and preferred stock. Upon
liquidation, holders of our shares of preferred stock and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive distributions of
our available assets prior to the holders of our common stock. Our Board of Directors is authorized to issue one or more series
of preferred stock from time to time without any action on the part of our shareholders. Our Board of Directors also has the
power, without shareholder approval, to set the terms of any such series of preferred stock that may be issued, including voting
rights, dividend rights and preferences over our common stock with respect to dividends or upon our dissolution, winding-up
and liquidation and other terms. If we issue preferred stock in the future that has a preference over our common stock with
respect to the payment of dividends or upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or if we issue preferred stock with
voting rights that dilute the voting power of our common stock, the rights of holders of our common stock or the market price
of our common stock could be adversely affected.
Potential acquisitions may disrupt our business and dilute shareholder value.
Acquiring other banks, businesses, or branches involves various risks commonly associated with acquisitions, including:
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exposure to potential asset quality issues of the target;
difficulty and expense of integrating the operations and personnel of the target;
potential disruption to our business;
potential diversion of Management's time and attention;
the possible loss of key employees and customers of the target;
difficulty in estimating the value of the assets and liabilities of the target;
potential changes in banking or tax laws or regulations that may affect the target.
Merger or acquisition discussions and, in some cases, negotiations may take place and future mergers or acquisitions involving
cash, debt or equity securities may occur at any time. Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and
market values, and, therefore, some dilution of our tangible book value and net income per common share may occur in
connection with any future transaction. Furthermore, failure to realize the expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in
geographic or product presence, and/or other projected benefits from an acquisition could have a material adverse effect on us.
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ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None
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ITEM 2. Properties
The principal office of the Company and the Bank is located in Damariscotta, Maine. The Bank operates 16 full-service
banking offices in five counties in the Mid-Coast, Eastern and Down East regions of Maine:
Lincoln County
Boothbay Harbor
Damariscotta
Waldoboro
Wiscasset
Knox County
Camden
Rockland Park Street
Rockland Union Street
Rockport
Hancock County
Bar Harbor
Blue Hill
Ellsworth
Northeast Harbor
Southwest Harbor
Washington County
Eastport
Calais
Penobscot County
Bangor
First Advisors, the investment management and trust division of the Bank, operates from four offices in Bangor, Bar Harbor,
Ellsworth and Damariscotta. The Bank also maintains Operations Centers in Damariscotta and Edgecomb. The Company owns
all of its facilities except for the land on which the Ellsworth branch is located, and except for the Camden office and the
Southwest Harbor drive-up facility, for which the Bank has entered into long-term leases. Management believes that the Bank's
current facilities are suitable and adequate in light of its current needs and its anticipated needs over the near term.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or the Bank is a party or to which any of its property is
subject, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of the Bank. None of these proceedings is expected to have a
material effect on the financial condition of the Company or of the Bank.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
The common stock of The First Bancorp, Inc., (ticker symbol FNLC) trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System. As
of December 31, 2015, there were 10,753,855 shares outstanding and held of record by approximately 3215 shareholders. The
following table reflects the high and low prices of actual sales in each quarter of 2015 and 2014. Such quotations do not reflect
retail mark-ups, mark-downs or brokers' commissions.
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
2015
2014
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Low
High
Low
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19.74
20.00
22.56
16.41
17.50
18.61
17.50
17.84
18.34
16.02
15.61
16.02
16.74
The last transaction in the Company's stock on NASDAQ during 2015 was on December 31 at $20.47 per share. There are
no warrants outstanding with respect to the Company's common stock other than warrants to purchase up to 226,819 shares of
its common stock (subject to adjustment) at $16.53 per share held by private parties. The Company has no securities
outstanding which are convertible into common equity.
The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends depends on receipt of dividends from the Bank. Dividends may be
declared by the Bank out of its net profits as the 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 plus retained net
profits of the preceding two years. The amount available for dividends in 2016 will be that year's net income plus $12.7
million.
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The payment of dividends from the Bank to the Company may be additionally restricted if the payment of such dividends
would result in the Bank failing to meet regulatory capital requirements. The Bank is also required to maintain minimum
amounts of capital-to-total-risk-weighted-assets, as defined by banking regulators. At December 31, 2015, the Bank was
required to have minimum Tier 1 and Tier 2 risk-based capital ratios of 6.00% and 8.00%, respectively. The Bank's actual ratios
were 14.45% and 15.53%, respectively, as of December 31, 2015. The table below sets forth the cash dividends declared in the
last two fiscal years:
Date Declared
March 20, 2014
June 19, 2014
September 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
March 19, 2015
June 17, 2015
September 16, 2015
December 17, 2015
Repurchase of Shares and Use of Proceeds
Amount
Per Share
0.200
$
0.210
$
0.210
$
0.210
$
0.210
$
0.220
$
0.220
$
0.220
$
Date Payable
April 30, 2014
July 31, 2014
October 31, 2014
January 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
July 31, 2015
October 30, 2015
January 29, 2016
During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 10,138 shares of common stock with payments totaling
$180,000.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
The Company has issued shares to the Employee Stock Purchase 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, as presented in the following table:
Year Shares
8,057
2011
12,451
2012
11,385
2013
14,638
2014
13,787
2015
60,318
Average Price
$ 13.65
15.50
17.04
16.74
18.21
$ 16.46
Proceeds
$ 110,000
193,000
194,000
245,000
251,000
$ 993,000
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table lists the amount and weighted-average exercise price of securities authorized for issuance under equity
compensation plans:
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 21
Number of
securities to
be issued
upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(a)
Weighted-
average
exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(b)
— $
—
— $
—
—
—
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
(c)
313,137
—
313,137
Plan category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Total
Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the five-year cumulative total return of $100.00 invested in the Company's common
stock ("FNLC"), assuming reinvestment of all cash dividends and retention of all stock dividends, with a comparable amount
invested in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index ("S&P 500") and the NASDAQ Combined Bank Index ("NASD Bank"). The
NASD Bank index is a capitalization-weighted index designed to measure the performance of all NASDAQ stocks in the
banking sector.
FNLC
S&P 500
NASD Bank
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
100.00
100.00
100.00
108.13
115.06
114.15
124.90
136.28
121.26
161.93
182.88
187.05
111.15
117.48
102.16
138.20
180.40
171.85
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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Dollars in thousands,
except for per share amounts
Summary of Operations
Interest Income
Interest Expense
Net Interest Income
Provision for Loan Losses
Non-Interest Income
Non-Interest Expense
Net Income
Per Common Share Data
Basic Earnings per Share
Diluted Earnings per Share
Cash Dividends Declared
Book Value per Common Share
Tangible Book Value per Common Share
Market Value
Financial Ratios
Return on Average Equity1
Return on Average Tangible Equity1,2
Return on Average Assets1
Average Equity to Average Assets
Average Tangible Equity to Average Assets2
Net Interest Margin Tax-Equivalent1,2
Dividend Payout Ratio
Allowance for Loan Losses/Total Loans
Non-Performing Loans to Total Loans
Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets
Efficiency Ratio2
At Year End
Total Assets
Total Loans
Total Investment Securities
Total Deposits
Total Borrowings
Total Shareholders' Equity
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
$
50,810
$
$
9,874
40,936
1,550
12,230
29,896
16,206
1.52
1.51
0.870
15.58
12.78
20.47
9.74%
11.90%
1.07%
11.00%
9.01%
3.10%
57.24%
1.00%
0.75%
0.57%
$
$
51,022
11,425
39,597
1,150
11,048
30,220
14,709
49,936
12,496
37,440
4,200
12,087
28,937
12,965
$
51,825
12,938
38,887
7,835
11,278
26,271
12,688
$
1.38
$
1.20
$
1.22
$
1.37
0.830
15.06
12.25
18.09
9.34%
11.57%
0.99%
10.63%
8.58%
3.10%
60.14%
1.13%
1.15%
0.97%
1.20
0.785
13.69
10.83
17.42
8.72%
10.66%
0.90%
10.62%
8.49%
3.05%
65.42%
1.31%
1.86%
1.44%
1.22
0.780
14.60
14.47
16.47
8.84%
10.40%
0.89%
10.96%
8.96%
3.14%
63.93%
1.44%
2.20%
1.89%
55,702
14,709
40,993
10,550
11,750
26,038
12,364
1.14
1.14
0.780
14.12
11.20
15.37
9.37%
10.80%
0.87%
10.72%
8.70%
3.27%
68.42%
1.50%
3.21%
2.32%
54.26%
56.86%
55.44%
51.01%
49.75%
$ 1,564,810
$ 1,482,131
$ 1,463,963
$ 1,414,999
$ 1,372,867
988,638
477,319
917,564
475,092
876,367
489,013
1,043,189
1,024,819
1,024,399
337,457
167,498
279,916
161,554
279,125
146,098
869,284
449,382
958,850
282,905
156,323
High
864,988
424,306
941,333
265,663
150,858
Low
Market price per common share of stock during 2015
1Annualized using a 365-day basis in all years except 2012, in which a 366-day basis was used.
2These ratios use non-GAAP financial measures. See Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations for additional disclosures and information.
22.56
$
$
16.20
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 24
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The First Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company" or "The First Bancorp") was incorporated in the State of Maine on January 15, 1985,
and is the parent holding company of First National Bank (the "Bank"). On January 28, 2016, the Board of Directors voted to
change the Bank's name to First National Bank from The First, N.A.
The Company generates almost all of its revenues from the Bank, which was chartered as a national bank under the laws
of the United States on May 30, 1864. The Bank, which has sixteen offices along coastal and eastern Maine, emphasizes
personal service to the communities it serves, concentrating primarily on small businesses and individuals.
The Bank offers a wide variety of traditional banking services and derives the majority of its revenues from net interest
income – the spread between what it earns on loans and investments and what it pays for deposits and borrowed funds. While
net interest income typically increases as earning assets grow, the spread can vary up or down depending on the level and
direction of movements in interest rates. Management believes the Bank has modest exposure to changes in interest rates, as
discussed in "Interest Rate Risk Management" elsewhere in Management's Discussion. The banking business in the Bank's
market area historically has been seasonal with lower deposits in the winter and spring and higher deposits in the summer and
fall. This seasonal swing is fairly predictable and has not had a materially adverse effect on the Bank.
Non-interest income is the Bank's secondary source of revenue and includes fees and service charges on deposit accounts,
income from the sale and servicing of mortgage loans, and income from investment management and private banking services
through First Advisors, a division of the Bank.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains statements that are "forward-looking statements." We may also make forward-looking statements in other
documents we file with the SEC, in our annual reports to Shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral
statements made by our officers, directors or employees. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of the words
"believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "assume", "outlook", "will", "should", "may", "might, "could", and other
expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate to historical matters. You should not rely on
forward-looking statements, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are
beyond the control of the Company. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the Company to be materially different from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Some of the factors that might cause these differences include the following: changes in general national, regional or
international economic conditions or conditions affecting the banking or financial services industries or financial capital
markets, volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets, government intervention in the U.S. financial
system, reductions in net interest income resulting from interest rate volatility as well as changes in the balance and mix of
loans and deposits, reductions in the market value of wealth management assets under administration, changes in the value of
securities and other assets, reductions in loan demand, changes in loan collectibility, default and charge-off rates, changes in the
size and nature of the Company's competition, changes in legislation or regulation and accounting principles, policies and
guidelines, and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. In addition, the factors described
under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K may result in these differences. You should carefully
review all of these factors, and you should be aware that there may be other factors that could cause these differences. These
forward-looking statements were based on information, plans and estimates at the date of this annual report, and we assume no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information,
future events or other changes.
Although the Company 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 also urged to carefully
review and consider the various disclosures made by the Company, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that
affect the Company's business.
Critical Accounting Policies
Management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations 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,
goodwill, the valuation of mortgage servicing rights, and other-than-temporary impairment on securities. 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
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 25
other sources. Actual results could differ from the amounts derived from Management's estimates and assumptions under
different assumptions or conditions.
Allowance for Loan Losses. 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 to determine the
appropriate level 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.
Goodwill. Management utilizes numerous techniques to estimate the value of various assets held by the Company,
including methods to determine the appropriate carrying value of goodwill as required under Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350 "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other." Goodwill from
purchase acquisitions is subject to ongoing periodic evaluation for impairment.
Mortgage Servicing Rights. The valuation of mortgage servicing rights is a critical accounting policy which 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 at fair value when they are acquired through the 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. The rights are subsequently carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Management
uses an independent firm which specializes in the valuation of mortgage servicing rights to determine the fair value. The most
important assumption is the anticipated loan prepayment rate, and increases in prepayment speed results in lower valuations of
mortgage servicing rights. The valuation also 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. All of the assumptions are based on standards the Company believes would be
utilized by market participants in valuing mortgage servicing rights and are consistently derived and/or benchmarked against
independent public sources.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment on Securities. One of the significant estimates related to investment securities is
the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairments. The evaluation of securities for other-than-temporary impairments is a
quantitative and qualitative process, which is subject to risks and uncertainties and is intended to determine whether declines in
the fair value of investments should be recognized in current period earnings. The risks and uncertainties include changes in
general economic conditions, the issuer's financial condition and/or future prospects, the effects of changes in interest rates or
credit spreads and the expected recovery period of unrealized losses. Securities that are in an unrealized loss position are
reviewed at least quarterly to determine if other-than-temporary impairment is present based on certain quantitative and
qualitative factors and measures. The primary factors considered in evaluating whether a decline in value of securities is other-
than-temporary include: (a) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost or amortized cost and
the expected recovery period of the security, (b) the financial condition, credit rating and future prospects of the issuer, (c)
whether the debtor is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments, (d) the volatility of the securities'
market price, (e) the intent and ability of the Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for
recovery, which may be at maturity and (f) any other information and observable data considered relevant in determining
whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, including the expectation of receipt of all principal and interest when
due.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain information in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere
in this Report contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Management uses these "non-GAAP" measures in its analysis of
the Company's performance and believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing
operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods as well as demonstrating the effects of significant gains and
charges in the current period. The Company believes that a meaningful analysis of its financial performance requires an
understanding of the factors underlying that performance. Management believes that investors may use these non-GAAP
financial measures to analyze financial performance without the impact of unusual items that may obscure trends in the
Company's underlying performance. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in
accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by
other companies.
In several places in this report, net interest income is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Specifically included in
interest income was tax-exempt interest income from certain investment securities and loans. An amount equal to the tax
benefit derived from this tax exempt income has been added back to the interest income total, which adjustments increased net
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 26
interest income accordingly. Management believes the disclosure of tax-equivalent net interest income information improves
the clarity of financial analysis, and is particularly useful to investors in understanding and evaluating the changes and trends in
the Company's results of operations. Other financial institutions commonly present net interest income on a tax-equivalent
basis. This adjustment is considered helpful in the comparison of one financial institution's net interest income to that of
another institution, as each will have a different proportion of tax-exempt interest from its earning assets. Moreover, net interest
income is a component of a second financial measure commonly used by financial institutions, net interest margin, which is the
ratio of net interest income to average earning assets. For purposes of this measure as well, other financial institutions generally
use tax-equivalent net interest income to provide a better basis of comparison from institution to institution. The Company
follows these practices. The following table provides a reconciliation of tax-equivalent financial information to the Company's
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. A 35.0% tax rate was used in 2015,
2014 and 2013.
Dollars in thousands
Net interest income as presented
Effect of tax-exempt income
Net interest income, tax equivalent
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$
$
40,936
3,092
44,028
$
$
39,597
3,475
43,072
$
$
37,440
3,573
41,013
The Company presents its efficiency ratio using non-GAAP information which is most commonly used by financial
institutions. The GAAP-based efficiency ratio is noninterest expenses divided by net interest income plus noninterest income
from the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The non-GAAP efficiency ratio excludes securities
losses from noninterest expenses, excludes securities gains from noninterest income, and adds the tax-equivalent adjustment to
net interest income. The following table provides a reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP efficiency ratio:
Dollars in thousands
Non-interest expense, as presented
Net interest income, as presented
Effect of tax-exempt income
Non-interest income, as presented
Effect of non-interest tax-exempt income
Net securities gains
Years ended December 31,
2014
2013
2015
$
29,896
$
30,220
$
28,937
40,936
3,092
12,230
236
(1,399)
39,597
3,475
11,048
185
(1,155)
53,150
$
37,440
3,573
12,087
182
(1,087)
52,195
55.44%
58.43%
Adjusted net interest income plus non-interest income
$
55,095
$
Non-GAAP efficiency ratio
GAAP efficiency ratio
54.26%
56.23%
56.86%
59.67%
The Company presents certain information based upon average tangible common shareholders' equity instead of total
average shareholders' equity. The difference between these two measures is the Company's intangible assets, specifically
goodwill from prior acquisitions, and preferred stock. Management, banking regulators and many stock analysts use the
tangible common equity ratio and the tangible book value per common share in conjunction with more traditional bank capital
ratios to compare the capital adequacy of banking organizations with significant amounts of goodwill or other intangible assets,
typically stemming from the use of the purchase accounting method in accounting for mergers and acquisitions. The following
table provides a reconciliation of tangible average shareholders' equity to the Company's consolidated financial statements,
which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP:
Dollars in thousands
Average shareholders' equity as presented
Less preferred stock (average)
Less intangible assets (average)
Average tangible common shareholders' equity
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 27
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$
166,319
$
157,465
$
—
(30,131)
136,188
$
—
(30,338)
127,127
$
$
152,722
(4,020)
(30,664)
118,038
Executive Summary
This was by far the best year in The First Bancorp, Inc.'s history, surpassing our previous best year in 2014. The past ten years
have been extremely challenging for the U.S. economy and the banking industry, and we are hopeful that the Company's
operating results for the past two years reflect that we have finally put the great recession behind us. The Company's 2015
performance was driven by strong growth in earning assets, lower operating expense, and reduced credit costs. The Company
also increased the quarterly dividend by one cent in the second quarter to 22 cents per share - the third year in a row the
dividend has increased.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $16.2 million, up $1.5 million or 10.2% from the $14.7 million
posted for the year ended December 31, 2014. Earnings per common share on a fully diluted basis were $1.51 for the year
ended December 31, 2015, up $0.14 or 10.2% from the $1.37 posted for the year ended December 31, 2014. Net interest
income on a tax-equivalent basis increased $956,000 or 2.2% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year
ended December 31, 2014. A $1.5 million increase in loan income and a $1.6 million decrease in funding costs more than offset
the $2.1 million drop in investment income resulting from a lower level of investment securities. The Company's net interest
margin was 3.10% in 2015, the same as 2014.
Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $12.2 million or 10.7% higher than non-interest income
posted for the year ended December 31, 2014. This was primarily due to increases in securities gains and mortgage origination
and servicing income. Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $29.9 million or 1.1% lower than non-
interest expense posted for the year ended December 31, 2014, primarily due to a decrease in other credit-related costs
including expenses for collections, foreclosure and foreclosed properties.
During 2015, total assets increased $82.7 million or 5.6%. Loan demand was the healthiest the Company has seen in
several years, with the loan portfolio increasing $71.1 million or 7.7% in 2015. The investment portfolio was up $2.2 million or
0.5% for the year. On the liability side of the balance sheet, low-cost deposits increased $100.5 million or 21.0% for the year,
replacing higher-cost certificates of deposit which decreased $76.5 million or 17.1% from 2014. Local certificates of deposit
(CDs) decreased $3.6 million and wholesale CDs decreased $72.9 million over the past year.
Credit quality continued to improve significantly in 2015. Non-performing loans stood at 0.75% of total loans on
December 31, 2015 compared to 1.15% of total loans on December 31, 2014. This compares to non-performing loans at 0.70%
for our Uniform Bank Performance Report peer group ("UBPR peer group") as of December 31, 2015. Net chargeoffs were
$2.0 million or 0.21% of average loans in 2015 compared to net chargeoffs of $2.3 million or 0.26% of average loans in 2014.
Net chargeoffs for the UBPR peer group in 2015 were 0.09% of average loans. The provision for loan losses in 2015 was $1.6
million, $400,000 or 34.8% higher than in 2014. The allowance as a percentage of loans outstanding stood at 1.00% in 2015
down from 1.13% in 2014.
Remaining well capitalized remains a top priority for The First Bancorp, Inc. Since December 31, 2008, the Company's
total risk-based capital ratio has increased from 11.13% to 15.78%, well above the well-capitalized threshold of 10.0% set by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Company's operating ratios remain good, with a return on average tangible common equity of 11.90% for the year
ended December 31, 2015 compared to 11.57% and 10.66% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Our return on average tangible equity was in the top 24% of all banks in the UBPR peer group, which had an average return of
9.53% for the year. Our efficiency ratio continues to be an important component in our overall performance and at 54.26%,
dropped more than 2.50% in 2015, well below the 56.86% and 55.44% posted for 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of
December 31, 2015, the average efficiency ratio for our UBPR peer group was 65.23%, which put us in the top 12% of all
banks in the UBPR peer group.
Results of Operations
Net Interest Income
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased 2.2% or $956,000 to $44.0 million for the year ended December 31,
2015 from the $43.1 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2014. A $1.5 million increase in loan income and a $1.6
million decrease in funding costs more than offset the $2.1 million drop in investment income resulting from a lower level of
investment securities. The Company's net interest margin was 3.10% in 2015, the same as 2014.
Total interest income in 2015 was $50.8 million, a decrease of $212,000 or 0.4% from the $51.0 million posted by the
Company in 2014. Total interest expense in 2015 was $9.9 million, a decrease of $1.6 million or 13.6% from the $11.4 million
posted by the Company in 2014. Tax-exempt interest income amounted to $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015,
$6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 28
Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis increased 5.0% or $2.1 million to $43.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 2014 from the $41.0 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2013. Higher levels of earning assets
were responsible for $1.7 million of the increase and $407,000 resulted from an improved net interest margin. The Company
benefited from a $1.1 million drop in funding costs, and after a prolonged period of margin compression which lasted more
than five years, our net interest margin climbed from a recent-year low of 3.05% in 2013 to 3.10% in 2014 and 2015. Total
interest income in 2014 was $51.0 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 2.2% from the $49.9 million posted by the Company
in 2013.
The following tables present changes in interest income and expense attributable to changes in interest rates, volume, and
rate/volume1 for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax-equivalent
basis, using a 35.0% tax rate.
Year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 2014
Dollars in thousands
Interest on earning assets
Interest-bearing deposits
Investment securities
Loans held for sale
Loans
Total interest income
Interest expense
Deposits
Borrowings
Total interest expense
Change in net interest income
Year ended December 31, 2014 compared to 2013
Dollars in thousands
Interest on earning assets
Interest-bearing deposits
Investment securities
Loans held for sale
Loans
Total interest income
Interest expense
Deposits
Borrowings
Volume
Rate
Rate/
Volume1
Total
$
— $
$
$
15
(1,401)
6
2,429
1,049
(113)
417
304
745
$
(774)
(1)
(865)
(1,640)
(1,717)
(151)
(1,868)
228
$
(1) $
56
—
(59)
(4)
28
(15)
13
(17) $
14
(2,119)
5
1,505
(595)
(1,802)
251
(1,551)
956
Volume
Rate
Rate/
Volume1
Total
$
(3) $
841
(17)
1,052
1,873
— $
(66)
(1)
(791)
(858)
252
(24)
228
(1,127)
(138)
(1,265)
407
$
— $
(3)
—
(24)
(27)
(35)
1
(34)
7
$
(3)
772
(18)
237
988
(910)
(161)
(1,071)
2,059
Total interest expense
Change in net interest income
1 Represents the change attributable to a combination of change in rate and change in volume.
1,645
$
$
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The following table presents the interest earned on or paid for each major asset and liability category, respectively, for the
years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, as well as the average yield for each major asset and liability category, and
the net yield between assets and liabilities. Tax-exempt income has been calculated on a tax-equivalent basis using a 35% rate.
Unrecognized interest on non-accrual loans is not included in the amount presented, but the average balance of non-accrual
loans is included in the denominator when calculating yields.
Dollars in thousands
Interest-earning assets
2015
2014
2013
Amount of
interest
Average
Yield/Rate
Amount of
interest
Average
Yield/Rate
Amount of
interest
Average
Yield/Rate
Interest-bearing deposits
$
Investment securities
Loans held for sale
Loans
Total interest-earning assets
Interest-bearing liabilities
Deposits
Borrowings
Total interest-bearing liabilities
Net interest income
Interest rate spread
Net interest margin
19
16,952
17
36,914
53,902
5,285
4,589
9,874
0.25% $
3.68%
3.85%
3.87%
3.79%
0.57%
1.59%
0.81%
$
44,028
$
2.98%
3.10%
5
19,071
12
35,409
54,497
7,087
4,338
11,425
43,072
8
18,299
30
35,172
53,509
7,997
4,499
12,496
41,013
0.27% $
3.84%
4.07%
3.97%
3.92%
0.75%
1.64%
0.95%
$
2.97%
3.10%
0.27%
3.85%
4.17%
4.06%
3.98%
0.88%
1.69%
1.06%
2.92%
3.05%
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Average Daily Balance Sheets
The following table shows the Company's average daily balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Dollars in thousands
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
Securities available for sale
Securities to be held to maturity
Restricted equity securities, at cost
Loans held for sale (fair value approximates cost)
Loans
Allowance for loan losses
Net loans
Accrued interest receivable
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate owned
Goodwill
Other assets
Total Assets
Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
Demand deposits
NOW deposits
Money market deposits
Savings deposits
Certificates of deposit
Total deposits
Borrowed funds – short term
Borrowed funds – long term
Dividends payable
Other liabilities
Total Liabilities
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale
Net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity
Net unrealized gain (loss) on postretirement benefit costs
Total Shareholders' Equity
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$
15,446
$
15,674
$
15,042
7,573
192,330
254,396
13,757
441
953,396
(9,997)
943,399
4,949
22,097
2,275
29,805
25,120
1,883
261,155
221,938
13,912
295
892,189
(11,659)
880,530
5,071
22,600
4,663
29,805
24,409
2,975
298,043
163,107
14,013
719
866,278
(12,733)
853,545
5,008
23,447
5,896
29,805
26,011
$ 1,511,588
$ 1,481,935
$ 1,437,611
$
116,151
$
106,609
$
93,636
220,815
99,507
187,379
418,092
178,335
94,017
154,938
513,461
144,937
91,618
143,354
532,156
1,041,944
1,047,360
1,005,701
135,220
154,199
1,103
12,803
173,905
90,141
1,014
12,050
135,319
130,148
950
12,771
1,345,269
1,324,470
1,284,889
—
107
59,458
105,009
1,950
(80)
(125)
166,319
—
107
58,792
98,303
89
(12)
186
157,465
4,020
104
55,384
92,747
582
—
(115)
152,722
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
$ 1,511,588
$ 1,481,935
$ 1,437,611
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Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income in 2015 was $12.2 million, an increase of $1.2 million or 10.7% from the $11.0 million reported in 2014.
This was primarily due to increases in securities gains and mortgage origination and servicing income.
Non-interest income in 2014 was $11.0 million, an decrease of $1.0 million or 8.6% from the $12.1 million reported in
2013. This was attributable primarily to a decrease in income from the origination and sale of refinanced mortgage loans into
the secondary market.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense in 2015 was $29.9 million, a decrease of $324,000 or 1.1% from the $30.2 million reported in 2014,
primarily due to a decrease in other credit-related costs - including expenses for collections, foreclosure and foreclosed
properties.
Non-interest expense in 2014 was $30.2 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 4.4% from the $28.9 million reported in
2013. The increase was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, and other operating expense.
Provision to the Allowance for Loan Losses
The Company's provision to the allowance for loan losses was $1.6 million in 2015 compared to $1.2 million in 2014. This was
0.10% of average assets in 2015, compared to 0.09% of average assets for our peer group. The allowance for loan losses stood
at 1.00% of total loans as of December 31, 2015, compared to 1.13% a year ago.
Credit quality improved significantly in 2015. Net loan chargeoffs were $2.0 million or 0.21% of average loans, down
$342,000 from net chargeoffs of $2.3 million or 0.26% of average loans in 2014. Non-performing assets stood at 0.57% of total
assets as of December 31, 2015 compared to 0.97% of total assets at December 31, 2014. Past-due loans were 0.84% of total
loans as of December 31, 2015, down significantly from 1.29% of total loans as of December 31, 2014.
The Company's provision to the allowance for loan losses was $1.2 million in 2014 compared to $4.2 million in 2013. This
was 0.08% of average assets in 2014, compared to 0.09% of average assets for our peer group. The allowance for loan losses
stood at 1.13% of total loans as of December 31, 2014, compared to 1.31% at December 31, 2013.
Credit quality improved significantly in 2014, which enabled the Company to provision less for loan losses in 2014 than in
2013. Net loan chargeoffs were $2.3 million or 0.26% of average loans, down $2.9 million from net chargeoffs of $5.2 million
or 0.60% of average loans in 2013. Non-performing assets stood at 0.97% of total assets as of December 31, 2014 compared to
1.44% of total assets at December 31, 2013. Past-due loans were 1.29% of total loans as of December 31, 2014, down
significantly from 1.82% of total loans as of December 31, 2013.
Income Taxes
Income taxes on operating earnings were $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, up $948,000 from the
same period in 2014. This is in line with the increase in the Company's level of income before taxes.
Income taxes on operating earnings were $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, up $1.1 million from the
same period in 2013. This is in line with the increase in the Company's level of income before taxes.
Net Income
Net income for 2015 was $16.2 million, up 10.2% or $1.5 million from net income of $14.7 million that was posted in 2014.
Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $1.51, up $0.14 or 10.2% from the $1.37 reported for the year ended
December 31, 2014.
Net income for 2014 was $14.7 million, up 13.5% or $1.7 million from net income of $13.0 million that was posted in 2013.
Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $1.37, up $0.17 or 14.2% from the $1.20 reported for the year ended
December 31, 2013.
Key Ratios
Return on average assets in 2015 was 1.07%, up from the 0.99% and the 0.90% posted in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Return
on average tangible common equity was 11.90% in 2015, compared to 11.57% in 2014 and 10.66% in 2013. In 2015, the
Company's dividend payout ratio (dividends declared per share divided by earnings per share) was 57.24%, compared to
60.14% in 2014 and 65.42% in 2013. The Company's efficiency ratio – a benchmark measure of the amount spent to generate a
dollar of income – was 54.26% in 2015 compared to 65.23% for the Bank's peer group, on average. In 2014, the Company's
efficiency ratio was 56.86% compared to 66.39% for the Bank's peer group, on average.
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Investment Management and Fiduciary Activities
As of December 31, 2015, First Advisors, the Bank's private banking and investment management division, had assets under
management with a market value of $739.7 million, consisting of 975 trust accounts, estate accounts, agency accounts, and
self-directed individual retirement accounts. This compares to December 31, 2014, when 1,006 accounts with a market value of
$733.0 million were under management.
Assets and Asset Quality
Total assets of $1.565 billion at December 31, 2015 increased 5.6% or $82.7 million from $1.482 billion at December 31, 2014.
The investment portfolio increased $2.2 million or 0.5% over December 31, 2014, and the loan portfolio increased $71.1
million or 7.7%. Year-over-year, average assets were up $29.7 million in 2015 over 2014. Average loans in 2015 were $61.2
million higher than in 2014, and average investments in 2015 were $36.5 million lower than in 2014.
Credit quality improved significantly in 2015. Non-performing assets to total assets stood at 0.57% at December 31, 2015,
well below 0.97% of total assets at December 31, 2014 and 1.44% of total assets at December 31, 2013. In Management's
opinion, the Company's long-standing approach to working with borrowers and ethical loan underwriting standards helps
alleviate some of the payment problems on customers' loans and minimizes actual loan losses.
Net chargeoffs in 2015 were $2.0 million or 0.21% of average loans outstanding. This compares to net chargeoffs in 2014
of $2.3 million or 0.26% of average loans outstanding and net charge offs for our UBPR peer group in 2015 of 0.09% of
average loans. Residential real estate term loans represent 40.7% of the total loan portfolio, and this loan category generally has
a lower level of losses in comparison to other loan types. In 2015, the loss ratio for residential mortgages was 0.07% compared
to 0.20% for the entire loan portfolio. The Company does not have a credit card portfolio or offer dealer consumer loans which
generally carry more risk and potentially higher losses.
The allowance for loan losses ended 2015 at $9.9 million and stood at 1.00% of total loans outstanding compared to $10.3
million and 1.13% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2014. A $1.6 million provision for losses was made in 2015 and
net charge offs totaled $2.0 million, resulting in the allowance for loan losses decreasing $428,000 or 4.1% from December 31,
2014. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is appropriate as of December 31, 2015. In Management's opinion,
the level of the provision for loan losses in 2015 was directionally consistent with the improvement in overall credit quality of
our loan portfolio and corresponding levels of nonperforming loans, as well as with the performance of the national and local
economies, current levels of unemployment and the outlook for future economic conditions.
Investment Activities
During 2015, the investment portfolio increased 0.5% to end the year at $477.3 million compared to $475.1 million at
December 31, 2014. Average investments in 2015 were $36.5 million lower than in 2014. As of December 31, 2015, mortgage-
backed securities had a carrying value of $237.3 million and a fair value of $238.5 million. Of this total, securities with a fair
value of $138.0 million or 57.9% of the mortgage-backed portfolio were issued by the Government National Mortgage
Association and securities with a fair value of $100.4 million or 42.1% of the mortgage-backed portfolio were issued by the
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Federal National Mortgage Association.
The Company's investment securities are classified into two categories: securities available for sale and securities to be
held to maturity. Securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities which Management intends to hold for
indefinite periods of time. They may be used as part of the Company's funds management strategy, and may be sold in response
to changes in interest rates, prepayment risk and liquidity needs, to increase capital ratios, or for other similar reasons.
Securities to be held to maturity consist primarily of debt securities that the Company has acquired solely for long-term
investment purposes, rather than for trading or future sale. For securities to be categorized as held to maturity, Management
must have the intent and the Company must have the ability to hold such investments until their respective maturity dates. The
Company does not hold trading account securities.
All investment securities are managed in accordance with a written investment policy adopted by the Board of Directors. It
is the Company's general policy that investments for either portfolio be limited to government debt obligations, time deposits,
and corporate bonds or commercial paper with one of the three highest ratings given by a nationally recognized rating agency.
The portfolio is currently invested primarily in U.S. Government sponsored agency securities and tax-exempt obligations of
states and political subdivisions. The individual securities have been selected to enhance the portfolio's overall yield while not
materially adding to the Company's level of interest rate risk.
During the third quarter of 2014, the Company transferred securities with a total amortized cost of $89,780,000 with a
corresponding fair value of $89,757,000 from available for sale to held to maturity. The net unrealized loss, net of taxes, on
these securities at the date of the transfer was $15,000. The net unrealized holding loss at the time of transfer continues to be
reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and is amortized over the remaining lives of the
securities as an adjustment of the yield. The amortization of the net unrealized loss reported in accumulated other
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comprehensive income (loss) will offset the effect on interest income of the discount for the transferred securities. The
remaining unamortized balance of the net unrealized losses for the securities transferred from available for sale to held to
maturity was $112,000 at December 31, 2015. These securities were transferred as a part of the Company's overall investment
and balance sheet strategies.
The following table sets forth the Company's investment securities at their carrying amounts as of December 31, 2015,
2014, and 2013.
Dollars in thousands
Securities available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
Securities to be held to maturity
U.S. Government sponsored agencies
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Corporate securities
Restricted equity securities
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
2015
2014
2013
$
195,110
$
151,855
$
177,729
24,506
3,423
30,855
2,551
223,039
185,261
126,315
1,780
305,824
92,280
35,712
40,985
300
92,341
57,003
126,275
300
275,919
169,277
12,875
1,037
13,912
12,875
1,037
13,912
71,000
42,193
122,530
4,300
240,023
13,220
1,037
14,257
Total securities
$
477,319
$
475,092
$
489,013
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The following table sets forth information on the yields and expected maturities of the Company's investment securities as
of December 31, 2015. Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 35%.
Mortgage-backed securities are presented according to their contractual maturity date, while the yield takes into effect
intermediate cashflows from repayment of principal which results in a much shorter average life.
Dollars in thousands
U.S. Government Sponsored Agencies
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total
State & Political Subdivisions
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total
Corporate Securities
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Total
Equity Securities
Impaired Securities
Available For Sale
Held to Maturity
Fair Value
Yield to
maturity
Amortized
Cost
Yield to
maturity
$
—
—
—
—
—
530
7,398
16,743
170,439
195,110
—
329
3,312
20,865
24,506
—
—
—
—
—
3,423
0.00% $
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
3.84%
2.94%
2.91%
2.62%
2.66%
0.00%
6.31%
6.25%
5.75%
5.83%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1.01%
—
—
5,355
65,645
71,000
—
459
23,658
18,076
42,193
1,814
5,547
25,384
89,785
122,530
—
300
4,000
—
4,300
—
$
223,039
2.98% $
240,023
0.00%
0.00%
2.43%
3.28%
3.21%
0.00%
6.10%
2.72%
3.89%
3.26%
6.77%
6.18%
6.11%
5.01%
5.32%
0.00%
1.00%
5.50%
0.00%
5.19%
—
4.33%
The securities portfolio contains certain securities, the amortized cost of which exceeds fair value, which at December 31, 2015
amounted to an unrealized loss of $3.5 million, or 0.76% of the amortized cost of the total securities portfolio. At December 31,
2014 this amount represented an unrealized loss of $2.9 million, or 0.63% of the total securities portfolio. As a part of the
Company's ongoing security monitoring process, the Company identifies securities in an unrealized loss position that could
potentially be other-than-temporarily impaired. If a decline in the fair value of a debt security is judged to be other-than-
temporary, the decline related to credit loss is recorded in net realized securities losses while the decline attributable to other
factors is recorded in other comprehensive income or loss.
The Company's evaluation of securities for impairment is a quantitative and qualitative process intended to determine
whether declines in the fair value of investment securities should be recognized in current period earnings. The primary factors
considered in evaluating whether a decline in the fair value of securities is other-than-temporary include: (a) the length of time
and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost or amortized cost and the expected recovery period of the security, (b)
the financial condition, credit rating and future prospects of the issuer, (c) whether the debtor is current on contractually
obligated interest and principal payments, (d) the volatility of the security's market price, (e) the intent and ability of the
Company to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery, which may be at maturity, and (f) any
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other information and observable data considered relevant in determining whether other-than-temporary impairment has
occurred.
The Company's best estimate of cash flows uses severe economic recession assumptions due to market uncertainty. The
Company's assumptions include but are not limited to delinquencies, foreclosure levels and constant default rates on the
underlying collateral, loss severity ratios, and constant prepayment rates. If the Company does not expect to receive 100% of
future contractual principal and interest, an other-than-temporary impairment charge is recognized. Estimating future cash
flows is a quantitative and qualitative process that incorporates information received from third party sources along with certain
internal assumptions and judgments regarding the future performance of the underlying collateral.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had temporarily impaired securities with a fair value of $189.9 million and
unrealized losses of $3.5 million, as identified in the table below. Securities in a continuous unrealized loss position twelve-
months or more amounted to $21.0 million as of December 31, 2015, compared with $111.7 million at December 31, 2014. The
Company has concluded that these securities were not other-than-temporarily impaired. This conclusion was based on the
issuers' continued satisfaction of their obligations in accordance with their contractual terms and the expectation that the issuers
will continue to do so, Management's intent and ability to hold these securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for any
anticipated recovery in fair value which may be at maturity, the expectation that the Company will receive 100% of future
contractual cash flows, as well as the evaluation of the fundamentals of the issuers' financial condition and other objective
evidence. The following table summarizes temporarily impaired securities and their approximate fair values at December 31,
2015.
Dollars in thousands
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
$
45,311
$
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
120,915
2,528
64
$
168,818
$
(1,469) $
(1,027)
(24)
(5)
(2,525) $
17,185
$
910
2,901
52
21,048
$
(815) $
(71)
(63)
(1)
(950) $
62,496
$
121,825
5,429
116
189,866
$
(2,284)
(1,098)
(87)
(6)
(3,475)
For securities with unrealized losses, the following information was considered in determining that the securities were not
other-than-temporarily impaired:
Securities issued by U.S. Government-sponsored agencies. As of December 31, 2015, the total unrealized losses on these
securities amounted to $2.3 million, compared with $2.1 million at December 31, 2014. All of these securities were credit rated
"AAA" or "AA+" by the major credit rating agencies. Management believes that securities issued by U.S. Government-
sponsered agencies and enterprises have minimal credit risk, as these agencies and enterprises play a vital role in the nation's
financial markets, and does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. Government agencies and U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. As of
December 31, 2015, the total unrealized losses on these securities amounted to $1.1 million, compared with $694,000 at
December 31, 2014. All of these securities were credit rated "AAA" by the major credit rating agencies. Management
believes that securities issued by U.S. Government agencies bear no credit risk because they are backed by the full faith and
credit of the United States and that securities issued by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises have minimal credit risk, as
these agencies enterprises play a vital role in the nation's financial markets. Management believes that the unrealized losses at
December 31, 2015 were attributable to changes in current market yields and spreads since the date the underlying securities
were purchased, and does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015. The
Company also has the ability and intent to hold these securities until a recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at
maturity.
Obligations of state and political subdivisions. As of December 31, 2015, the total unrealized losses on municipal securities
amounted to $87,000, compared with $135,000 at December 31, 2014. Municipal securities are supported by the general taxing
authority of the municipality and, in the cases of school districts, are supported by state aid. At December 31, 2015, all
municipal bond issuers were current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments. The Company monitors price
changes and changes in credit quality of municipal issuers on a regular basis as a potential indicator of temporary impairment.
The Company attributes the unrealized losses at December 31, 2015, however, to changes in prevailing market yields and
pricing spreads since the dates the underlying securities were purchased, combined with current market liquidity conditions and
the disruption in the financial markets in general. Accordingly, the Company does not consider these municipal securities to be
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other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015. The Company also has the ability and intent to hold these securities
until a recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity.
Corporate securities. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no unrealized losses on corporate securities. Corporate
securities are dependent on the operating performance of the issuers. At December 31, 2015, all corporate bond issuers were
current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments.
Other Equity Securities. As of December 31, 2015, the total unrealized losses on other equity securities amounted to $6,000,
compared with $4,000 at December 31, 2014. Other equity securities is comprised of common and preferred stock holdings.
The unrealized losses were the result of normal market fluctuations for equity securities. Accordingly, the Company does not
consider other equity securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Boston, a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for
housing and finance in the six New England States. As a requirement of membership in the FHLB, the Bank must own a
minimum required amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings from the FHLB.
The Bank uses the FHLB for much of its wholesale funding needs. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank's investment
in FHLB stock totaled $13.2 million and $12.9 million, respectively. FHLB stock is a non-marketable equity security and
therefore is reported at cost, which equals par value. The Company periodically evaluates its investment in FHLB stock for
impairment based on, among other factors, the capital adequacy of the FHLB and its overall financial condition. No impairment
losses have been recorded through December 31, 2015. The Bank will continue to monitor its investment in FHLB stock.
Lending Activities
The loan portfolio increased $71.1 million or 7.7% in 2015, with total loans at $988.6 million at December 31, 2015, compared
to $917.6 million at December 31, 2014. Commercial loans increased $44.9 million or 11.9% between December 31, 2014 and
December 31, 2015, and residential term loans increased by $19.0 million or 4.9% during the same period. At the same time,
municipal loans decreased by $673,000 or 3.3%.
Commercial loans are comprised of three major classes: commercial real estate loans, commercial construction loans and
other commercial loans. Commercial real estate is primarily comprised of loans to small businesses collateralized by owner-
occupied real estate, while other commercial is primarily comprised of loans to small businesses collateralized by plant and
equipment, commercial fishing vessels and gear, and limited inventory-based lending. Commercial real estate loans typically
have a maximum loan-to-value of 80% based upon current appraisal information at the time the loan is made. Land and land
development loans typically have a maximum loan-to-value of 65% to 75% based upon current appraisal information at the
time the loan is made. Construction loans, both commercial and residential, comprise a very small portion of the portfolio, and
at 23.1% of capital are well under the regulatory guidance of 100.0% of capital. Construction loans and non-owner-occupied
commercial real estate loans are at 104.2% of total capital, well under the regulatory guidance of 300.0% of capital.
Municipal loans are comprised of loans to municipalities in the State of Maine for capitalized expenditures, construction
projects or tax-anticipation notes. All municipal loans are considered general obligations of the municipality and as such are
collateralized by the taxing ability of the municipality for repayment of debt.
Residential loans are comprised of two classes: term loans, which include traditional amortizing home mortgages, and
construction loans, which include loans for owner-occupied residential construction. Residential loans typically have a 75% to
80% loan-to-value based upon current appraisal information at the time the loan is made. Home equity loans are comprised of
variable-rate lines of credit which are secured by one-to-four family real estate, typically with a maximum loan-to-value of
80% based upon current appraisal information at the time the loan is made. Consumer loans are primarily amortizing loans to
individuals collateralized by automobiles, pleasure craft and recreation vehicles, typically with a maximum loan-to-value of
80% to 90% of the purchase price of the collateral. Consumer loans also include a small amount of unsecured short-term loans
to individuals.
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The following table summarizes the loan portfolio, by class as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Dollars
in thousands
Commercial
As of December 31,
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Real estate
$ 269,462
Construction
24,881
Other
Municipal
Residential
128,341
19,751
27.3% $ 242,311
2.5% 30,932
13.0% 104,531
2.0% 20,424
26.4% $ 245,943
28.2% $ 251,335
28.9% $ 255,424
29.5%
3.4%
11.4%
2.2%
20,382
95,289
19,117
2.3%
10.9%
2.2%
22,417
81,183
14,704
2.6%
9.3%
1.7%
32,574
86,982
16,221
3.8%
10.1%
1.9%
Term
403,030
Construction
8,451
40.7% 384,032
0.9% 12,160
41.9% 377,218
43.0% 379,447
43.7% 341,286
39.5%
1.3%
11,803
1.3%
6,459
0.7%
10,469
1.2%
Home equity
line of credit
Consumer
110,202
24,520
11.1% 103,521
2.5% 19,653
11.3%
2.1%
91,549
15,066
10.4%
1.7%
99,082
14,657
11.4% 105,244
12.1%
1.7%
16,788
1.9%
Total loans
$ 988,638
100.0% $ 917,564
100.0% $ 876,367
100.0% $ 869,284
100.0% $ 864,988
100.0%
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the contractual maturities of the Bank's loan portfolio as of
December 31, 2015:
Dollars in thousands
< 1 Year
1 - 5 Years
5 - 10 Years
> 10 Years
Total
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total loans
$
12,315
$
11,194
$
25,496
$
220,457
$
269,462
1,013
7,477
4,106
1,356
1,144
350
7,721
4,612
47,468
3,618
6,971
589
272
5,458
2,553
25,812
6,670
14,549
58
2,094
2,357
16,703
47,584
5,357
380,154
6,660
107,486
8,984
24,881
128,341
19,751
403,030
8,451
110,202
24,520
$
35,482
$
80,182
$
79,589
$
793,385
$
988,638
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The following table provides a listing of loans by class, between variable and fixed rates as of December 31, 2015.
Dollars in thousands
Amount
% of total
Amount
% of total
Amount
% of total
Fixed-Rate
Adjustable-Rate
Total
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total loans
Loan Concentrations
$
30,449
3.1% $
239,013
24.2% $
269,462
4,451
48,972
17,748
272,639
6,342
913
19,450
0.5%
5.0%
1.8%
20,430
79,369
2,003
27.6%
130,391
0.7%
0.1%
2.0%
2,109
109,289
5,070
2.0%
8.0%
0.2%
13.1%
0.2%
11.0%
0.5%
24,881
128,341
19,751
403,030
8,451
110,202
24,520
27.3%
2.5%
13.0%
2.0%
40.7%
0.9%
11.1%
2.5%
$
400,964
40.8% $
587,674
59.2% $
988,638
100.0%
As of December 31, 2015, the Bank did not have any concentration of loans in one particular industry that exceeded 10% of its
total loan portfolio.
Loans Held for Sale
As of December 31, 2015, the Bank had $349,000 in loans held for sale. This compares to no loans held for sale at December
31, 2014. The Bank participates in FHLB's Mortgage Partnership Finance Program ("MPF"), selling loans with recourse. The
volume of loans sold to date through the MPF program is de minimis; therefore, there was minimum impact on the reserve.
Credit Risk Management and Allowance for Loan Losses
Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the inability of a borrower to meet its obligations. We manage credit risk by
evaluating the risk profile of the borrower, repayment sources, the nature of the underlying collateral, and other support given
current events, conditions, and expectations. We attempt to manage the risk characteristics of our loan portfolio through various
control processes, such as credit evaluation of borrowers, establishment of lending limits, and application of lending
procedures, including the holding of adequate collateral and the maintenance of compensating balances. However, we seek to
rely primarily on the cash flow of our borrowers as the principal source of repayment. Although credit policies and evaluation
processes are designed to minimize our risk, Management recognizes that loan losses will occur and the amount of these losses
will fluctuate depending on the risk characteristics of our loan portfolio, as well as general and regional economic conditions.
We provide for loan losses through the establishment of an allowance for loan losses which represents an estimated reserve
for existing losses in the loan portfolio. We deploy a systematic methodology for determining our allowance that includes a
quarterly review process, risk rating, and adjustment to our allowance. We classify our portfolios as either commercial or
residential and consumer and monitor credit risk separately as discussed below. We evaluate the appropriateness of our
allowance continually based on a review of all significant loans, with a particular emphasis on nonaccruing, past due, and other
loans that we believe require special attention.
The allowance consists of four elements: (1) specific reserves for loans evaluated individually for impairment; (2) general
reserves for types or portfolios of loans based on historical loan loss experience; (3) qualitative reserves judgmentally adjusted
for local and national economic conditions, concentrations, portfolio composition, volume and severity of delinquencies and
nonaccrual loans, trends of criticized and classified loans, changes in credit policies, and underwriting standards, credit
administration practices, and other factors as applicable; and (4) unallocated reserves. All outstanding loans are considered in
evaluating the appropriateness of the allowance.
Appropriateness 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 collectability of specific loans when determining the
appropriateness 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,
economic trends, changes in credit policies, and experience, ability and depth of lending management. The appropriateness of
the allowance for loan losses is assessed by an allocation process whereby specific reserve allocations are made against
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certain adversely classified loans, and general reserve 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, are considered by Management in determining the appropriateness 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 collectability 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.
Commercial
Our commercial portfolio includes all secured and unsecured loans to borrowers for commercial purposes, including
commercial lines of credit and commercial real estate. Our process for evaluating commercial loans includes performing
updates on loans that we have rated for risk. Our non-performing commercial loans are generally reviewed individually to
determine impairment, accrual status, and the need for specific reserves. Our methodology incorporates a variety of risk
considerations, both qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative factors include our historical loss experience by loan type,
collateral values, financial condition of borrowers, and other factors. Qualitative factors include judgments concerning general
economic conditions that may affect credit quality, credit concentrations, the pace of portfolio growth, and delinquency levels;
these qualitative factors are also considered in connection with the unallocated portion of our allowance for loan losses.
The process of establishing the allowance with respect to our commercial loan portfolio begins when a loan officer initially
assigns each loan a risk rating, using established credit criteria. Approximately 50% of our outstanding loans and commitments
are subject to review and validation annually by an independent consulting firm, as well as periodically by our internal credit
review function. Our methodology employs Management's judgment as to the level of losses on existing loans based on our
internal review of the loan portfolio, including an analysis of the borrowers' current financial position, and the consideration of
current and anticipated economic conditions and their potential effects on specific borrowers and lines of business. In
determining our ability to collect certain loans, we also consider the fair value of any underlying collateral. We also evaluate
credit risk concentrations, including trends in large dollar exposures to related borrowers, industry and geographic
concentrations, and economic and environmental factors.
Residential, Home Equity and Consumer
Consumer, home equity and residential mortgage loans are generally segregated into homogeneous pools with similar risk
characteristics. Trends and current conditions in these pools are analyzed and historical loss experience is adjusted accordingly.
Quantitative and qualitative adjustment factors for the consumer, home equity and residential mortgage portfolios are consistent
with those for the commercial portfolios. Certain loans in the consumer and residential portfolios identified as having the
potential for further deterioration are analyzed individually to confirm the appropriate risk status and accrual status, and to
determine the need for a specific reserve. Consumer loans that are greater than 120 days past due are generally charged off.
Residential loans and home equity lines of credit that are greater than 90 days past due are evaluated for collateral adequacy
and if deficient are placed on non-accrual status.
Unallocated
The unallocated portion of the allowance is intended to provide for losses that are not identified when establishing the specific
and general portions of the allowance and is based upon Management's evaluation of various conditions that are not directly
measured in the determination of the portfolio and loan specific allowances. Such conditions may include general economic
and business conditions affecting our lending area, credit quality trends (including trends in delinquencies and nonperforming
loans expected to result from existing conditions), loan volumes and concentrations, duration of the current business cycle,
bank regulatory examination results, findings of external loan review examiners, and Management's judgment with respect to
various other conditions including loan administration and management and the quality of risk identification systems.
Management reviews these conditions quarterly. We have risk management practices designed to ensure timely identification of
changes in loan risk profiles; however, undetected losses may exist inherently within the loan portfolio. The judgmental aspects
involved in applying the risk grading criteria, analyzing the quality of individual loans, and assessing collateral values can also
contribute to undetected, but probable, losses. The increase in the unallocated portion is due to increased loan demand in
comparison to previous years. Management feels the increase in the unallocated portion is directionally consistent with this
change in demand. Management believes the Company’s continued high charge-offs relative to peers, despite generally
favorable trends in economic factors, may be indicative of underlying credit risks that have not yet surfaced in the loan-specific
or qualitative metrics the Company uses to estimate its allowance for loan losses.
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The allowance for loan losses includes reserve amounts assigned 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, 2015,
impaired loans with specific reserves totaled $8.6 million and the amount of such reserves was $754,000. This compares to
impaired loans with specific reserves of $9.5 million at December 31, 2014, at which date the amount of such reserves was $1.8
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. Our total
allowance at December 31, 2015 is considered by Management to be appropriate to address the credit losses inherent in the
loan portfolio at that date. However, our determination of the appropriate allowance level is based upon a number of
assumptions we make about future events, which we believe are reasonable, but which may or may not prove valid. Thus, there
can be no assurance that our charge-offs in future periods will not exceed our allowance for loan losses or that we will not need
to make additional increases in our allowance for loan losses.
The following table summarizes our allocation of allowance by loan class as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and
2011. The percentages are the portion of each loan type to total loans.
Dollars in
thousands
Commercial
As of December 31,
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Real estate
$ 3,120
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity
line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
580
1,452
17
1,391
24
893
566
1,873
27.3% $ 3,532
2.5%
823
13.0%
2.0%
1,505
15
40.7%
0.9%
11.1%
2.5%
—%
1,185
20
1,060
542
1,662
26.4% $ 4,602
28.2% $ 5,865
28.9% $ 5,659
3.4%
11.4%
2.2%
41.9%
1.3%
11.3%
2.1%
—%
575
2,276
15
1,099
21
675
573
1,678
2.3%
10.9%
2.2%
43.0%
1.3%
10.4%
1.7%
—%
1,359
2,050
18
1,109
11
654
592
842
2.6%
9.3%
1.7%
43.7%
0.7%
11.4%
1.7%
—%
658
2,063
19
1,159
255
595
584
2,008
29.5%
3.8%
10.1%
1.9%
39.5%
1.2%
12.1%
1.9%
—%
Total
$ 9,916
100.0% $ 10,344
100.0% $ 11,514
100.0% $ 12,500
100.0% $ 13,000
100.0%
The allowance for loan losses totaled $9.9 million at December 31, 2015, compared to $10.3 million at December 31,
2014. Management's ongoing application of methodologies to establish the allowance include an evaluation of non-accrual
loans and troubled debt restructured for specific reserves. These specific reserves decreased $1.0 million in 2015 from $1.8
million at December 31, 2014 to $754,000 at December 31, 2015. The specific loans that make up those categories change from
period to period. Impairment on those loans, which would be reflected in the allowance for loan losses, might or might not
exist, depending on the specific circumstances of each loan. The portion of the reserve based upon homogeneous pools of loans
decreased by $424,000 in 2015. This decline was due to a reduction in classified pool balances from December 31, 2014 and a
lower level of historical loss averages. The portion of the reserve based on qualitative factors increased by $834,000 during
2015 as a result of adjustments for several qualitative factors. After consideration of the shifts in specific, pooled and
qualitative reserves, Management determined that market trends and other internal factors warranted the $211,000 increase in
unallocated reserves for the year ended 2015 from $1.7 million at December 31, 2014 to $1.9 million at December 31, 2015.
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A breakdown of the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2015, by loan class of financing receivable and
allowance element, is presented in the following table:
Dollars in thousands
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Specific
Reserves on
Loans
Evaluated
Individually
for
Impairment
General
Reserves on
Loans
Based on
Historical
Loss
Experience
Reserves
for
Qualitative
Factors
Unallocated
Reserves
Total
Reserves
$
89
$
893
$
2,138
$
— $
302
8
—
326
—
29
—
—
82
425
—
613
14
500
331
—
196
1,019
17
452
10
364
235
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,873
$
754
$
2,858
$
4,431
$
1,873
$
3,120
580
1,452
17
1,391
24
893
566
1,873
9,916
Based upon Management's evaluation, provisions are made to maintain the allowance as a best estimate of inherent losses
within the portfolio. The provision for loan losses to maintain the allowance at an appropriate level was $1.6 million in 2015
compared to $1.2 million in 2014. Net charge offs were $2.0 million in 2015 compared to net charge offs of $2.3 million in
2014. The allowance as a percentage of loans outstanding stood at 1.00% at December 31, 2015 compared to 1.13% at
December 31, 2014.
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The following table summarizes the activities in our allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012,
and 2011:
Dollars in thousands
Balance at beginning of year
Loans charged off:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Recoveries on loans previously charged off
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Net loans charged off
Provision for loan losses
Balance at end of period
Ratio of net loans charged off to average loans
outstanding
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans
outstanding
As of December 31,
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
$ 10,344
$
11,514
$
12,500
$
13,000
$
13,316
280
9
732
—
420
—
582
350
1,205
—
989
—
699
—
153
449
150
963
2,583
—
1,394
928
3,215
—
1,619
346
6,492
—
1,118
1,911
1,421
—
611
430
389
688
555
505
415
381
2,373
3,495
5,855
9,080
11,179
2
1
88
—
152
—
31
121
395
1,978
1,550
9,916
$
144
—
758
—
36
25
16
196
1,175
2,320
1,150
—
—
359
—
103
—
24
183
669
13
246
113
—
110
54
1
208
745
5,186
4,200
8,335
7,835
23
—
60
—
7
—
1
222
313
10,866
10,550
$
10,344
$
11,514
$
12,500
$
13,000
0.21%
0.26%
0.60%
0.95%
1.23%
1.00%
1.13%
1.31%
1.44%
1.50%
Management believes the allowance for loan losses is appropriate as of December 31, 2015. In Management's opinion, the
level of the provision for loan losses in 2015 was directionally consistent with the improvement in overall credit quality of our
loan portfolio and corresponding levels of nonperforming loans, as well as with the performance of the national and local
economies, current levels of unemployment and the outlook for economic recovery continuing for some time to come.
Nonperforming Loans
Nonperforming loans are comprised of loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be
unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or when principal and interest is 90
days or more past due unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection (in which case the loan may continue
to accrue interest in spite of its past due status). A loan is "well secured" if it is secured (1) by collateral in the form of liens on
or pledges of real or personal property, including securities, that have a realizable value sufficient to discharge the debt
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(including accrued interest) in full, or (2) by the guarantee of a financially responsible party. A loan is "in the process of
collection" if collection of the loan is proceeding in due course either (1) through legal action, including judgment enforcement
procedures, or, (2) in appropriate circumstances, through collection efforts not involving legal action which are reasonably
expected to result in repayment of the debt or in its restoration to a current status in the near future.
When a loan becomes nonperforming (generally 90 days past due), it is evaluated for collateral dependency based upon the
most recent appraisal or other evaluation method. If the collateral value is lower than the outstanding loan balance plus accrued
interest and estimated selling costs, the loan is placed on non-accrual status, all accrued interest is reversed from interest
income, and a specific reserve is established for the difference between the loan balance and the collateral value less selling
costs or, in certain situations, the difference between the loan balance and the collateral value less selling costs is written off.
Concurrently, a new appraisal or valuation may be ordered, depending on collateral type, currency of the most recent valuation,
the size of the loan, and other factors appropriate to the loan. Upon receipt and acceptance of the new valuation, the loan may
have an additional specific reserve or write down based on the updated collateral value. On an ongoing basis, appraisals or
valuations may be obtained periodically on collateral dependent non-performing loans and an additional specific reserve or
write down will be made, if appropriate, based on the new collateral value.
Once a loan is placed on nonaccrual, it remains in nonaccrual status until the loan is current as to payment of both principal
and interest and the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay and remain current. All payments made on non-accrual loans are
applied to the principal balance of the loan.
Nonperforming loans, expressed as a percentage of total loans, totaled 0.75% at December 31, 2015 compared to 1.15% at
December 31, 2014. The following table shows the distribution of nonperforming loans by class as of December 31, 2015,
2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011:
Dollars in thousands
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
2015
2014
As of December 31,
2013
2012
2011
$
2,088
$
2,457
$
4,603
$
$
915
238
66
—
208
935
—
5,260
6,421
—
893
—
—
832
26
—
4,370
—
8,484
—
1,007
—
101
3,459
—
7,064
2,350
5,784
—
10,333
10,194
—
654
—
1,198
1,163
53
Total non-performing loans
$
7,372
$
10,510
$
16,318
$
19,150
$
27,806
Total nonperforming loans does not include loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest. These are loans in
which we expect to collect all amounts due, including past-due interest. As of December 31, 2015, loans 90 or more days past
due and still accruing interest totaled $136,000, compared to $181,000, $1.0 million, $1.1 million and $1.2 million at December
31, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
As of December 31, 2015, 13 loans with a balance of $1.8 million were non-performing and also classified as troubled-
debt-restructured.
Troubled Debt Restructured
A restructuring of debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") if the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to
the borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. To determine
whether or not a loan should be classified as a TDR, Management evaluates a loan based upon the following criteria:
• The borrower demonstrates financial difficulty; common indicators include past due status with bank obligations,
substandard credit bureau reports, or an inability to refinance with another lender, and
• The Bank has granted a concession; common concession types include maturity date extension, interest rate adjustments
to below market pricing, and deferment of payments.
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As of December 31, 2015 there were 84 loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $23.9 million that have been
restructured. This compares to 94 loans with amounts totaling $27.2 million as of December 31, 2014. The following table
shows the activity in loans classified as TDRs between December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2015:
Balance in Thousands of Dollars
Total at December 31, 2013
Added in 2014
Removed in 2014
Repayments in 2014
Total at December 31, 2014
Added in 2015
Removed in 2015
Repayments in 2015
Total at December 31, 2015
Number of Loans
Aggregate Balance
99
$
6
(11)
—
94
$
2
(12)
—
84
$
29,098
826
(1,745)
(965)
27,214
218
(2,142)
(1,367)
23,923
As of December 31, 2015, 70 loans with an aggregate balance of $21.9 million were performing under the modified terms,
one loan with an aggregate balance of $309,000 was more than 30 days past due and 13 loans with an aggregate balance of $1.8
million were on nonaccrual. As a percentage of aggregate outstanding balance, 91.3% were performing under the modified
terms, 1.3% were more than 30 days past due and 7.4% were on nonaccrual. The performance status of all TDRs as of
December 31, 2015, as well as the associated specific reserve in the allowance for loan losses, is summarized by class of loan
in the following table.
In thousands of dollars
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Percent of balance
Number of loans
Associated specific reserve
Performing
As
Modified
30+ Days
Past Due
and
Accruing
On
Nonaccrual
All
TDRs
$
9,802
$
— $
548
$
10,350
788
1,168
—
9,520
—
572
—
—
—
—
309
—
—
—
—
—
—
788
1,168
—
1,046
10,875
—
170
—
—
742
—
$
21,850
$
309
$
1,764
$
23,923
91.3%
70
410
$
$
1.3%
1
44
$
7.4%
100.0%
13
1
$
84
455
Residential TDRs as of December 31, 2015 included 53 loans with an aggregate balance of $10.9 million and the
modifications granted fell into five major categories. Loans totaling $6.9 million had an extension of term, allowing the
borrower to repay over an extended number of years and lowering the monthly payment to a level the borrower can afford.
Loans totaling $4.0 million had interest capitalized, allowing the borrower to become current after unpaid interest was added to
the balance of the loan and re-amortized over the remaining life of the loan. Loans with an aggregate balance of $256,000 were
converted from interest-only to regular principal-and-interest payments based on the borrowers' ability to service the higher
payment amount. Short-term rate concessions were granted on loans totaling $1.9 million, with a rate concession typically of
1.0% or less. Loans with an aggregate balance of $2.4 million were involved in bankruptcy. Certain residential TDRs had more
than one modification.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 45
Commercial TDRs as of December 31, 2015 were comprised of 27 loans with a balance of $12.3 million. Of this total, 23
loans with an aggregate balance of $10.8 million had an extended period of interest-only payments, deferring the start of
principal repayment. Two loans with an aggregate balance of $698,000 had an extension of term, allowing the borrower to
repay over an extended number of years and lowering the monthly payment to a level the borrower can afford. The remaining
two loans with an aggregate balance of $789,000 had several different modifications.
In each case when a loan was modified, Management determined it was in the Bank's best interest to work with the
borrower with modified terms rather than to proceed to foreclosure. Once a loan is classified as a TDR, however, it remains
classified as such until the balance is fully repaid, despite whether the loan is performing under the modified terms. As of
December 31, 2015, Management is aware of six loans classified as TDRs that are involved in bankruptcy with an aggregate
outstanding balance of $2.6 million. There were also 13 loans with an outstanding balance of $1.8 million that were classified
as TDRs and on non-accrual status. Three loans with an outstanding balance of $262,000 were in the process of foreclosure.
Management does not expect a material increase in TDRs in 2016 from the amount outstanding at December 31, 2015.
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans include restructured loans and loans placed on non-accrual status when, based on current information and
events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
These loans are measured at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at
the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measure of an impaired loan
is lower than the recorded investment in the loan, a specific reserve is established for the difference. Impaired loans totaled
$29.5 million at December 31, 2015, and have decreased $6.3 million from December 31, 2014. The number of impaired loans
decreased by 36 loans from 181 to 145 during the same period. Impaired commercial loans decreased $4.6 million from
December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015. The specific allowance for impaired commercial loans decreased from $888,000 at
December 31, 2014 to $399,000 as of December 31, 2015, which represented the fair value deficiencies for those loans for
which the net fair value of the collateral was estimated at less than our carrying amount of the loan. From December 31, 2014
to December 31, 2015, impaired residential loans decreased $1.0 million and impaired home equity lines of credit decreased
$621,000.
The following table sets forth impaired loans as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
Dollars in thousands
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
As of December 31,
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Past Due Loans
$
10,717
$
13,304
$
14,935
$
15,774
$
10,141
1,026
1,234
—
1,380
2,942
—
1,284
6,698
—
3,354
5,861
—
5,702
7,042
—
15,088
16,123
17,786
19,444
16,821
—
1,466
—
—
2,087
26
—
1,648
—
—
1,311
—
1,198
1,163
53
$
29,531
$
35,862
$
42,351
$
45,744
$
42,120
The Bank's overall loan delinquency ratio was 0.84% at December 31, 2015, versus 1.29% at December 31, 2014. Loans 90
days delinquent and accruing decreased from $181,000 at December 31, 2014 to $136,000 as of December 31, 2015. This total
is made up of five loans, with the largest loan totaling $100,000. We expect to collect all amounts due on these loans, including
interest.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 46
The following table sets forth loan delinquencies as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
Dollars in thousands
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Loans 30-89 days past due to total loans
Loans 90+ days past due and accruing to total loans
Loans 90+ days past due on non-accrual to total
loans
Total past due loans to total loans
2015
2014
As of December 31,
2013
2012
2011
$
$
884
273
328
—
5,187
368
1,108
139
8,287
0.46%
0.01%
0.37%
0.84%
$
$
860
249
860
—
7,003
—
2,122
769
11,863
$
$
1,086
—
3,469
—
9,144
47
1,719
527
15,992
$
$
4,898
64
3,182
136
12,784
188
1,699
216
23,167
$
$
6,864
1,777
2,623
—
12,174
1,198
1,614
347
26,597
0.38%
0.02%
0.89%
1.29%
0.46%
0.12%
1.24%
1.82%
0.92%
0.12%
1.63%
2.67%
1.00%
0.14%
1.93%
3.07%
As of December 31, 2015, the UBPR peer group had loans 30-89 days past due to total loans of 0.41% and loans 90+ days
past due on non-accrual to total loans of 0.70%.
Potential Problem Loans and Loans in Process of Foreclosure
Potential problem loans consist of classified accruing commercial and commercial real estate loans that were between 30 and
89 days past due. Such loans are characterized by weaknesses in the financial condition of borrowers or collateral deficiencies.
Based on historical experience, the credit quality of some of these loans may improve due to changes in collateral values or the
financial condition of the borrowers, while the credit quality of other loans may deteriorate, resulting in some amount of loss.
At December 31, 2015, there were six potential problem loans with a balance of $579,000 or 0.06% of total loans. This
compares to three loans with a balance of $387,000 or 0.04% of total loans at December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2015, there were 25 loans in the process of foreclosure with a total balance of $2.6 million. The
Bank's foreclosure process begins when a loan becomes 45 days past due at which time a preliminary foreclosure letter is sent
to the borrower. If the loan becomes 80 days past due, copies of the promissory note and mortgage deed are forwarded to the
Bank's attorney for review and an affidavit for a Motion for Summary Judgment is then prepared. An authorized Bank officer
signs the affidavit certifying the validity of the documents and verification of the past due amount which is then forwarded to
the court. Once a Motion for Summary Judgment is granted, a Period of Redemption (POR) begins which gives the customer
90 days to cure the default. A foreclosure auction date is then set 30 days from the POR expiration date if the default is not
cured.
In July 2015, the Bank conducted a self-audit of its loans in foreclosure and its foreclosure process and found there were
no deficiencies or areas to improve. For loans sold to the secondary market on which servicing is retained, the Bank follows
Freddie Mac's and Fannie Mae's published guidelines and regularly reviews these guidelines for updates and changes to
process. All secondary market loans have been sold without recourse in a non-securitized, one-on-one basis. As a result, the
Bank has no liability for these loans in the event of a foreclosure.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 47
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets ("OREO") are comprised of properties or other assets acquired through a
foreclosure proceeding, or acceptance of a deed or title in lieu of foreclosure. Real estate acquired through foreclosure is carried
at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated cost to sell. At December 31, 2015, there were 14 properties owned with a net
OREO balance of $1.5 million, net of an allowance for losses of $162,000, compared to December 31, 2014 when there were
28 properties owned with a net OREO balance of $3.8 million, net of an allowance for losses of $654,000. The following table
presents the composition of other real estate owned as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
Dollars in thousands
Carrying Value
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Related Allowance
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Net Value
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
As of December 31,
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
— $
28
706
—
960
—
—
—
$
145
151
888
—
394
295
531
—
$
— $
3,406
1,617
—
—
59
1,504
—
3,255
3,917
2,943
2,967
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,694
$
4,439
$
5,137
$
7,966
$
4,530
— $
11
77
—
74
—
—
—
75
17
170
—
392
—
—
—
$
74
$
— $
8
7
—
241
—
—
—
—
158
—
215
—
—
—
162
$
654
$
330
$
373
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
—
127
—
309
—
—
—
436
—
59
1,377
—
— $
17
629
—
886
—
—
—
70
$
134
718
—
320
287
524
—
$
— $
3,406
1,459
—
2,863
3,676
2,728
2,658
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
1,532
$
3,785
$
4,807
$
7,593
$
4,094
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Funding, Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2015, the Bank had primary sources of liquidity of $244.6 million or 15.9% of assets. It is Management's
opinion that this is appropriate. In addition, the Bank has an additional $140.6 million in borrowing capacity under the Federal
Reserve Bank of Boston's Borrower in Custody program, $48.0 million in credit lines with correspondent banks, and $130.3
million in unencumbered securities available as collateral for borrowing. These bring the Bank's primary sources of liquidity to
$563.5 million or 36.7% of assets. The Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") establishes guidelines for liquidity in its Asset/
Liability policy and monitors internal liquidity measures to manage liquidity exposure. Based on its assessment of the liquidity
considerations described above, Management believes the Company's sources of funding will meet anticipated funding needs.
Liquidity is the ability of a financial institution to meet maturing liability obligations and customer loan demand. The
Bank's primary source of liquidity is deposits, which funded 70.3% of total average assets in 2015. While the generally
preferred funding strategy is to attract and retain low cost deposits, the ability to do so is affected by competitive interest rates
and terms in the marketplace. Other sources of funding include discretionary use of purchased liabilities (e.g., FHLB term
advances and other borrowings), cash flows from the securities portfolios and loan repayments. Securities designated as
available for sale may also be sold in response to short-term or long-term liquidity needs, although Management has no
intention to do so at this time.
The Bank has a detailed liquidity funding policy and a contingency funding plan that provide for prompt and
comprehensive responses to unexpected demands for liquidity. Management has developed quantitative models to estimate
needs for contingent funding that could result from unexpected outflows of funds in excess of "business as usual" cash flows.
In Management's estimation, risks are concentrated in two major categories: runoff of in-market deposit balances and the
inability to renew wholesale sources of funding. Of the two categories, potential runoff of deposit balances would have the
most significant impact on contingent liquidity. Our modeling attempts to quantify deposits at risk over selected time horizons.
In addition to these unexpected outflow risks, several other "business as usual" factors enter into the calculation of the
adequacy of contingent liquidity including payment proceeds from loans and investment securities, maturing debt obligations
and maturing time deposits. The Bank has established collateralized borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank of
Boston and also maintains additional collateralized borrowing capacity with the FHLB in excess of levels used in the ordinary
course of business as well as Fed Funds lines with three correspondent banks.
Deposits
During 2015, total deposits increased by $18.4 million, ending the year at $1.043 billion compared to $1.025 billion at
December 31, 2014. Low-cost deposits (demand, NOW, and savings accounts) increased by $100.5 million or 21.0% during the
year, money market deposits decreased $5.6 million or 5.7%, and certificates of deposit decreased $76.5 million or 17.1%. The
majority of the change in certificates of deposit year-to-date was primarily from a shift in funding between borrowed funds and
certificates of deposit. The increase in low-cost deposits resulted from an inflow of low-cost deposits due to the low interest
rate environment. Average deposits decreased $5.4 million in 2015, as shown in the following table which sets forth the average
daily balance for the Bank's principal deposit categories for each period:
Dollars in thousands
Demand deposits
NOW accounts
Money market accounts
Savings
Certificates of deposit
Total deposits
Years ended December 31,
% change
2015
2014
2013
2015 vs. 2014
$
116,151
$
106,609
$
93,636
220,815
99,507
187,379
418,092
178,335
94,017
154,938
513,461
144,937
91,618
143,354
532,156
$ 1,041,944
$ 1,047,360
$ 1,005,701
8.95 %
23.82 %
5.84 %
20.94 %
(18.57)%
(0.52)%
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The average cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing accounts) was 0.51% for the year ended December 31, 2015,
compared to 0.68% for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 0.79% for the year ended December 31, 2013. The following
table sets forth the average cost of each category of interest-bearing deposits for the periods indicated.
NOW
Money market
Savings
Certificates of deposit
Total interest-bearing deposits
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
0.33%
0.28%
0.22%
0.92%
0.57%
0.28%
0.29%
0.20%
1.17%
0.75%
0.18%
0.28%
0.25%
1.34%
0.88%
Of all certificates of deposit, $237.5 million or 64.02% will mature by December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2015, the
Bank held a total of $212.5 million in certificate of deposit accounts with balances in excess of $100,000. The following table
summarizes the time remaining to maturity for these certificates of deposit:
Dollars in thousands
Within 3 Months
3 Months through 6 months
6 months through 12 months
Over 12 months
Total
Borrowed Funds
As of December 31,
2015
2014
$
90,725
$
130,756
18,670
24,284
78,774
35,632
39,863
56,779
$
212,453
$
263,030
Borrowed funds consists mainly of advances from the FHLB which are secured by FHLB stock, funds on deposit with FHLB,
U.S. agencies notes and mortgage-backed securities and qualifying first mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2015, advances
totaled $250.4 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 1.53% and remaining maturities ranging from two days to 10
years. This compares to advances totaling $205.2 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 1.71% and remaining
maturities ranging from two days to ten years, as of December 31, 2014, and advances totaling $184.6 million, with a weighted
average interest rate of 2.02% and remaining maturities ranging from two days to 11 years, as of December 31, 2013. The
decrease in the weighted average rate paid on borrowed funds in 2015 compared to 2014 is consistent with the interest rate
policy and actions of the FOMC.
The Bank offers securities repurchase agreements to municipal and corporate customers as an alternative to deposits. The
balance of these agreements as of December 31, 2015 was $87.1 million, compared to $74.7 million on December 31, 2014,
and $94.5 million on December 31, 2013. The weighted average rates of these agreements were 0.80% as of December 31,
2015, compared to 0.79% as of December 31, 2014 and 0.78% as of December 31, 2013.
The maximum amount of borrowed funds outstanding at any month-end during each of the last three years was $337.5
million at the end of December in 2015, $298.5 million at the end of June in 2014, and $285.6 million at the end of July in
2013. The average amount outstanding during 2015 was $289.4 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.53%. This
compares to an average outstanding amount of $264.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.71% in 2014, and an
average outstanding amount of $265.4 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.73% in 2013.
Capital Resources
Shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2015 was $167.5 million, compared to $161.6 million as of December 31, 2014.
Capital at December 31, 2015 was sufficient to meet the requirements of regulatory authorities. Leverage capital of the
Company, or total shareholders' equity divided by average total assets for the current quarter less goodwill and any net
unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale and postretirement benefits, stood at 8.81% on December 31, 2015 and
8.88% at December 31, 2014. To be rated "well-capitalized", regulatory requirements call for a minimum leverage capital ratio
of 5.00%. At December 31, 2015, the Company had tier-one risk-based capital of 14.70% and tier-two risk-based capital of
15.78%, versus 15.06% and 16.27%, respectively, at December 31, 2014. To be rated "well-capitalized", regulatory
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 50
requirements call for minimum tier-one and tier-two risk-based capital ratios of 8.00% and 10.00%, respectively. The
Company's actual levels of capitalization were comfortably above the standards to be rated "well-capitalized" by regulatory
authorities.
During 2015, the Company declared cash dividends of $0.21 per share in the first quarter and $0.22 in the remaining three
quarters or $0.87 per share for the year. The dividend payout ratio, which is calculated by dividing dividends declared per
share by diluted earnings per share, was 57.24% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 60.14% for the year ended
December 2014. 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 2016 is this year's net income plus $12.7 million.
On January 9, 2009 the Company issued $25 million in Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, by the
U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program ("the CPP Shares"). The CPP Shares qualified as Tier 1 capital on the
Company's books for regulatory purposes and ranked senior to the Company's common stock and senior or at an equal level in
the Company's capital structure to any other shares of preferred stock the Company may issue in the future. In three separate
transactions in 2012 and 2013, the Company repurchased all of the CPP shares from the Treasury.
Incident to such issuance of the CPP Shares, the Company issued to the Treasury warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up
to 225,904 shares of the Company's common stock at a price per share of $16.60 (subject to adjustment). The Warrants (and
any shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the Warrants) are freely transferable by Treasury to third parties. The Warrants
have a term of ten years and could be exercised by Treasury or a subsequent holder at any time or from time to time during
their term. To the extent they had not previously been exercised, the Warrants will expire after ten years. The Warrants were
unchanged as a result of the CPP Shares repurchase transactions.
In May 2015, the Treasury sold all of the Warrants to private parties. In accordance with the contractual terms
of the Warrants, the number of shares issuable upon exercies of the Warrants and strike price were adjusted at the time of the
sale. As a result of this transaction, the number of shares issuable under the Warrants now stands at 226,819 shares with a strike
price of $16.53 per share.
In 2015, 39,634 shares were issued via employee stock programs, the dividend reinvestment plan, the exercise of stock
options, and restricted stock grants. The Company received consideration totaling $465,000. The following table summarizes
the Company's 2015 stock issuances:
Dividend reinvestment plan
Employee stock program
Net restricted stock grants
Total
11,668
13,787
14,179
39,634
Financial institution regulators have established guidelines for minimum capital ratios for banks and bank holding
companies. The net unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities is generally not included in computing regulatory
capital. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company adopted the new Basel III regulatory capital framework as approved by
the federal banking agencies. The adoption of this new framework modified the calculation of the various capital ratios, added
a new ratio, common equity tier 1, and revised the adequately and well capitalized thresholds. Additionally, under the new rule,
in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments, the Company must hold a capital
conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer is being phased
in from 0.0% for 2015 to 2.50% by 2019. The amounts shown below as the adequately capitalized ratio plus capital
conservation buffer includes the fully phased-in 2.50% buffer.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 51
The Company met each of the well-capitalized ratio guidelines at December 31, 2015. The following tables indicate the capital
ratios for the Bank and the Company at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
As of December 31, 2015
Leverage
Tier 1
Common
Equity Tier 1
Total Risk-
Based
Bank
Company
Adequately capitalized ratio
Adequately capitalized ratio plus capital
conservation buffer
Well capitalized ratio (Bank only)
8.82 %
8.81 %
4.00 %
4.00 %
5.00 %
14.45 %
14.70 %
6.00 %
8.50 %
8.00 %
14.45 %
14.70 %
4.50 %
7.00 %
6.50 %
15.53 %
15.78 %
8.00 %
10.50 %
10.00 %
As of December 31, 2014
Leverage
Tier 1
Common
Equity Tier 1
Total Risk-
Based
Bank
Company
Adequately capitalized ratio
Well capitalized ratio (Bank only)
8.77 %
8.88 %
4.00 %
5.00 %
14.87 %
15.06 %
4.00 %
6.00 %
N/A %
N/A %
N/A %
N/A %
16.09 %
16.27 %
8.00 %
10.00 %
Except as identified in Item 1A, "Risk Factors", Management knows of no present trends, events or uncertainties that will
have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material effect on capital resources, liquidity, or results of operations.
Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth the contractual obligations and commitments to extend credit of the Company as of December
31, 2015:
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than
5 years
Dollars in thousands
Borrowed funds
Operating leases
Certificates of deposit
Total
Unused lines, collateralized by residential real estate
Other unused commitments
Standby letters of credit
Commitments to extend credit
$
337,457
$
222,323
$
60,000
$
55,000
$
$
$
$
$
494
370,982
708,933
69,244
49,833
4,098
10,374
151
237,494
459,968
69,244
49,833
4,098
10,374
216
53,185
76
79,291
$
$
113,401
$
134,367
$
— $
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total loan commitments and unused lines of credit
$
133,549
$
133,549
$
— $
— $
134
51
1,012
1,197
—
—
—
—
—
The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the
financing needs of its customers. These include commitments to originate loans, commitments for unused lines of credit, and
standby letters of credit. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount
recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Commitments for unused lines are agreements to lend to a customer provided
there is no violation of any condition established in the contract and generally have fixed expiration dates. Standby letters of
credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee a customer's performance to a third party. The credit risk
involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. As of December 31,
2015, the Company's off-balance-sheet activities consisted entirely of commitments to extend credit.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
No material off-balance sheet risk exists that requires a separate liability presentation.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 52
Capital Purchases
In 2015, the Company made capital purchases totaling $927,000 for real estate improvements for branch or operations premises
and equipment related to technology. This cost will be amortized over an average of 6 years, adding approximately $156,000 to
pre-tax operating costs per year.
Goodwill
On October 26, 2012, the Bank completed the purchase of a branch at 63 Union Street in Rockland, Maine, from Camden
National Bank that was formerly operated by Bank of America. As part of the transaction, the Bank acquired approximately
$32.3 million in deposits as well as a small volume of loans.
The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and the amount allocated for
core deposit intangible totaled $2.1 million and was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is not amortizable for GAAP but is
amortizable for tax purposes.
On January 14, 2005, the Company acquired FNB Bankshares (“FNB”) of Bar Harbor, Maine, and its subsidiary, The First
National Bank of Bar Harbor. The total value of the transaction was $48.0 million, and all of the voting equity interest of FNB
was acquired in the transaction. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase and the excess of purchase price over the fair
value of net identifiable assets acquired equaled $27.6 million and was recorded as goodwill, none of which was deductible for
tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price related to the core deposit intangible is being amortized over its expected
economic life.
Goodwill is evaluated annually for possible impairment under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles –
Goodwill and Other”. As of December 31, 2015, in accordance with Topic 350, the Company completed its annual review of
goodwill and determined there has been no impairment. The Bank also carries $125,000 in goodwill for a de minimus
transaction in 2001.
Effect of Future Interest Rates on Post-retirement Benefit Liabilities
In evaluating the Company's post-retirement benefit liabilities, Management believes changes in discount rates which have
occurred pursuant to recently enacted Federal legislation will not have a significant impact on the Company's future operating
results or financial condition.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 53
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments due to changes in interest
rates, and the Company'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 present 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 cumulative one-year gap, at
December 31, 2015, was +5.13% of total assets, compared to +0.05% of assets at December 31, 2014. 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 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.
The Company's summarized static gap, as of December 31, 2015, is presented in the following table:
Dollars in thousands
0-90
Days
90-365
Days
1-5
Years
5+
Years
Investment securities at amortized cost (HTM) and fair value (AFS) $ 16,734
$
54,692
$ 169,574
$ 222,062
Restricted equity securities, at cost
Loans held for sale
Loans
Other interest-earning assets
Non-rate-sensitive assets
Total assets
Interest-bearing deposits
Borrowed funds
Non-rate-sensitive liabilities and equity
Total liabilities and equity
Period gap
Percent of total assets
Cumulative gap (current)
Percent of total assets
13,220
—
383,682
—
9,641
423,277
261,393
192,299
1,900
455,592
—
—
161,427
21,545
—
237,664
89,427
30,000
5,700
125,127
—
—
1,037
349
335,384
108,145
—
—
504,958
132,467
115,000
32,350
279,817
—
67,318
398,911
429,336
158
274,780
704,274
$ (305,363)
(19.51)
—
$ (32,315)
$ 112,537
$ 225,141
(2.07)%
7.19%
14.39%
$ (32,315)
$
80,223
$ 305,364
(2.07)%
5.13%
19.51%
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 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 Company's most recent simulation model projects net interest income would decrease by approximately 0.97% 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 1.94% if rates rise gradually by two percentage points.
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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 lower than that earned in a
stable rate environment by 2.80% in a falling-rate scenario, and lower than that earned in a stable rate environment by 1.59% 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 December 31, 2015 and 2014 is presented in the following table:
Changes in Net Interest Income
Year 1
Projected changes if rates decrease by 1.0%
Projected change if rates increase by 2.0%
Year 2
Projected changes if rates decrease by 1.0%
Projected change if rates increase by 2.0%
2015
-0.97%
-1.94%
-2.80%
-1.59%
2014
-1.47%
-2.95%
-3.00%
-3.42%
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.
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, 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 ability 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 December 31, 2015, the Company was
using no interest rate derivatives 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 December 31, 2015, 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 remain relatively stable in the next year and believes that the current
level of interest rate risk is acceptable.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Consolidated Balance Sheets
The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
As of December 31,
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
Securities available for sale
Securities to be held to maturity (fair value of $243,123,000 at December 31, 2015, and
$279,704,000 at December 31, 2014)
Restricted equity securities, at cost
Loans held for sale
Loans
Less allowance for loan losses
Net loans
Accrued interest receivable
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate owned
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Demand deposits
NOW deposits
Money market deposits
Savings deposits
Certificates of deposit
Total deposits
Borrowed funds – short term
Borrowed funds – long term
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, one cent par value per share
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale
Net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity
Net unrecognized loss on postretirement benefit costs
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Common stock
Number of shares authorized
Number of shares issued and outstanding
Book value per common share
Tangible book value per common share
2015
2014
$
14,299,000
$
13,057,000
4,013,000
3,559,000
223,039,000
185,261,000
240,023,000
275,919,000
14,257,000
13,912,000
349,000
988,638,000
9,916,000
978,722,000
4,912,000
21,816,000
1,532,000
29,805,000
32,043,000
—
917,564,000
10,344,000
907,220,000
4,748,000
22,619,000
3,785,000
29,805,000
22,246,000
$ 1,564,810,000
$ 1,482,131,000
$
130,566,000
$
113,133,000
242,638,000
199,977,000
92,994,000
206,009,000
370,982,000
98,607,000
165,601,000
447,501,000
1,043,189,000
1,024,819,000
222,323,000
115,134,000
16,666,000
189,775,000
90,141,000
15,842,000
1,397,312,000
1,320,577,000
108,000
59,862,000
106,673,000
107,000
59,282,000
99,816,000
1,123,000
(112,000)
(156,000)
167,498,000
$ 1,564,810,000
2,522,000
(48,000)
(125,000)
161,554,000
$ 1,482,131,000
18,000,000
10,753,855
15.58
12.78
$
$
18,000,000
10,724,359
15.06
12.25
$
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Years ended December 31,
Interest and dividend income
Interest and fees on loans (includes tax-exempt income of $578,000 in 2015,
$592,000 in 2014, and $567,000 in 2013)
Interest on deposits with other banks
Interest and dividends on investments (includes tax-exempt income of $5,157,000
in 2015, $5,854,000 in 2014, and $6,065,000 in 2013)
Total interest and dividend income
Interest expense
Interest on deposits
Interest on borrowed funds
Total interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Fiduciary and investment management income
Service charges on deposit accounts
Net securities gains
Mortgage origination and servicing income
Other operating income
Total non-interest income
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits
Occupancy expense
Furniture and equipment expense
FDIC insurance premiums
Amortization of identified intangibles
Other operating expense
Total non-interest expense
Income before income taxes
Applicable tax expense
Net income
Basic earnings per common share
Diluted earnings per common share
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
2015
2014
2013
$ 36,620,000
$ 35,102,000
$ 34,897,000
19,000
5,000
8,000
14,171,000
15,915,000
15,031,000
50,810,000
51,022,000
49,936,000
5,285,000
4,589,000
7,087,000
4,338,000
7,997,000
4,499,000
9,874,000
11,425,000
12,496,000
40,936,000
39,597,000
37,440,000
1,550,000
1,150,000
4,200,000
39,386,000
38,447,000
33,240,000
2,258,000
2,384,000
1,399,000
1,558,000
4,631,000
2,139,000
2,505,000
1,155,000
979,000
4,270,000
1,919,000
2,756,000
1,087,000
2,080,000
4,245,000
12,230,000
11,048,000
12,087,000
15,080,000
14,890,000
14,305,000
2,312,000
3,171,000
890,000
58,000
2,215,000
2,940,000
1,004,000
326,000
2,050,000
2,656,000
1,143,000
326,000
8,385,000
8,845,000
8,457,000
29,896,000
30,220,000
28,937,000
21,720,000
19,275,000
16,390,000
5,514,000
4,566,000
3,425,000
$ 16,206,000
$ 14,709,000
$ 12,965,000
$
$
1.52
1.51
$
1.38
1.37
1.20
1.20
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
(1,399,000)
9,113,000
(14,531,000)
Net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to
maturity, net of amortization
Net unrecognized gain (loss) on postretirement benefits
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(64,000)
(31,000)
(1,494,000)
$ 14,712,000
(48,000)
(313,000)
8,752,000
—
311,000
(14,220,000)
$ 23,461,000
$ (1,255,000)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Preferred
stock
Common stock and
additional paid-in capital
Amount
Shares
Retained
earnings
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balance at December 31, 2012 $ 12,402,000
—
Net income
9,859,914
—
$ 46,412,000
$ 89,692,000
— 12,965,000
$
7,817,000
$156,323,000
— 12,965,000
Net unrealized loss on securities
available for sale, net of tax
Unrecognized gain and
transition obligation for post-
retirement benefits, net of tax
Comprehensive loss
Cash dividends declared on
preferred stock
Cash dividends declared
($0.785 per share)
Equity compensation expense
Amortization of premium for
preferred stock issuance
Payment to repurchase preferred
stock
Issuance of restricted stock
Proceeds from sale of common
stock
Balance at December 31, 2013 $
Net income
Net unrealized gain on
securities available for sale, net
of tax
Net unrealized loss on securities
transferred from available for
sale to held to maturity, net of
tax
Unrecognized loss for post-
retirement benefits, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Cash dividends declared ($0.83
per share)
Equity compensation expense
Issuance of restricted stock
Proceeds from sale of common
stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
98,000
(12,500,000)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
27,114
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(14,531,000)
(14,531,000)
—
—
— 12,965,000
311,000
(14,220,000)
311,000
(1,255,000)
—
(286,000)
— (8,371,000)
—
214,000
(98,000)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(286,000)
(8,371,000)
214,000
—
— (12,500,000)
—
—
— 11,973,000
784,164
11,973,000
— 10,671,192
—
—
$ 58,501,000
$ 94,000,000
— 14,709,000
$
(6,403,000) $146,098,000
— 14,709,000
—
—
—
9,113,000
9,113,000
—
(48,000)
(48,000)
—
—
— 14,709,000
(313,000)
8,752,000
(313,000)
23,461,000
— (8,893,000)
—
431,000
25,843
—
27,324
457,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
(8,893,000)
431,000
—
457,000
Balance at December 31, 2014 $
— 10,724,359
$ 59,389,000
$ 99,816,000
$
2,349,000
$161,554,000
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Preferred
stock
Common stock and
additional paid-in capital
Amount
Shares
Retained
earnings
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Total
shareholders'
equity
$
— 10,724,359
—
—
$ 59,389,000
—
$ 99,816,000
16,206,000
$
2,349,000
$161,554,000
— 16,206,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,399,000)
(1,399,000)
—
(64,000)
(64,000)
—
16,206,000
(31,000)
(1,494,000)
(31,000)
14,712,000
—
296,000
(9,349,000)
—
(10,138)
14,179
(180,000)
—
25,455
465,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(9,349,000)
296,000
(180,000)
—
465,000
Balance at December 31, 2014
Net income
Net unrealized loss on securities
available for sale, net of tax
Net unrealized loss on securities
transferred from available for
sale to held to maturity, net of
tax
Unrecognized loss for post-
retirement benefits, net of tax
Comprehensive income
Cash dividends declared ($0.87
per share)
Equity compensation expense
Payment for repurchase of
common stock
Issuance of restricted stock
Proceeds from sale of common
stock
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
— 10,753,855
$ 59,970,000
$106,673,000
$
855,000
$167,498,000
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
For the years ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation
Change in deferred taxes
Provision for loan losses
Loans originated for resale
Proceeds from sales and transfers of loans
Net gain on sales of loans
Net gain on sale or call of securities
Net amortization of investment premiums
Net (gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned
Provision for losses on other real estate owned
Equity compensation expense
Net (increase) decrease in other assets and accrued interest
Net increase in other liabilities
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment
Amortization of investments in limited partnerships
Net acquisition amortization
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
2015
2014
2013
$ 16,206,000
$ 14,709,000
$ 12,965,000
1,720,000
332,000
1,550,000
(31,306,000)
31,671,000
(714,000)
(1,399,000)
783,000
5,000
311,000
296,000
(455,000)
1,418,000
—
266,000
58,000
1,663,000
18,000
1,150,000
(21,758,000)
22,337,000
(496,000)
(1,155,000)
943,000
32,000
637,000
431,000
676,000
378,000
3,000
569,000
326,000
1,727,000
(56,000)
4,200,000
(56,377,000)
58,553,000
(1,224,000)
(1,087,000)
1,817,000
(25,000)
501,000
214,000
1,557,000
1,370,000
3,000
520,000
326,000
20,742,000
20,463,000
24,984,000
Increase in interest-bearing deposits in other banks
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
(454,000)
35,468,000
Proceeds from maturities, payments, calls of securities available for sale
36,588,000
Proceeds from maturities, payments, calls of securities held to maturity
45,688,000
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
Purchases of securities available for sale
Purchases of securities to be held to maturity
Investment in bank-owned life insurance
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Redemption of restricted equity securities
Net increase in loans
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
3,260,000
(111,616,000)
(9,644,000)
(10,000,000)
(345,000)
—
(74,375,000)
(927,000)
10,000
(86,347,000)
(997,000)
15,557,000
30,226,000
18,085,000
2,624,000
(908,000)
(34,881,000)
—
—
—
(45,788,000)
(1,909,000)
1,240,000
(16,751,000)
(924,000)
10,563,000
55,399,000
36,872,000
5,416,000
(103,359,000)
(62,727,000)
—
—
536,000
(15,375,000)
(2,363,000)
5,000
(75,957,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in transaction and savings accounts
Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit
Advances on long-term borrowings
Repayment on long-term borrowings
Net increase in short-term borrowings
Repurchase of preferred stock
Payment to repurchase common stock
Proceeds from sale of common stock
Dividends paid
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Non-cash transactions:
94,889,000
(76,519,000)
55,000,000
(40,000,000)
42,541,000
—
(180,000)
465,000
(9,349,000)
66,847,000
1,242,000
13,057,000
84,038,000
(83,618,000)
—
(30,000,000)
30,791,000
—
—
457,000
(8,893,000)
(7,225,000)
(3,513,000)
16,570,000
39,486,000
26,063,000
—
(3,780,000)
—
(12,500,000)
—
11,973,000
(8,657,000)
52,585,000
1,612,000
14,958,000
$ 14,299,000
$ 13,057,000
$ 16,570,000
$
9,960,000
$ 11,503,000
$ 12,516,000
4,235,000
5,150,000
2,000,000
Net transfer from loans to other real estate owned
Transfer of securities from available for sale to held to maturity
1,323,000
2,271,000
— $ 89,757,000
$
$
3,106,000
—
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 62
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Nature of Operations
The First Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, First National Bank ("the Bank"), provides a full
range of banking services to individual and corporate customers from sixteen offices in coastal and eastern Maine. First Advisors, a
division of the Bank, provides investment management, private banking and financial planning services. On January 28,
2016, the Board of Directors voted to change the Bank's name to First National Bank from The First, N.A.
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Bank. All intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Subsequent Events
Events occurring subsequent to December 31, 2015, have been evaluated as to their potential impact to the financial statements.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
In preparing the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
("GAAP"), Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the reporting period.
Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant
change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill, the valuation of mortgage servicing
rights, and other-than-temporary impairment of securities.
Investment Securities
Investment securities are classified as available for sale or held to maturity when purchased. There are no trading account securities.
Securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities which Management intends to hold for indefinite periods of time.
They may be used as part of the Bank's funds management strategy, and may be sold in response to changes in interest rates or
prepayment risk, changes in liquidity needs, or for other reasons. They are accounted for at fair value, with unrealized gains or
losses adjusted through shareholders' equity, net of related income taxes. The cost basis is adjusted for the amortization of premiums
and accretion of discounts. Securities to be held to maturity consist primarily of debt securities which Management has acquired
solely for long-term investment purposes, rather than for purposes of trading or future sale. For securities to be held to maturity,
Management has the intent and the Bank has the ability to hold such securities until their respective maturity dates. Such securities
are carried at cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Investment securities transactions are
accounted for on a settlement date basis; reported amounts would not be materially different from those accounted for on a trade
date basis. Gains and losses on the sales of investment securities are determined using the amortized cost of the specifically
identified security. For declines in the fair value of individual debt securities available for sale below their cost that are deemed to be
other than temporary, where the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the Company will
not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the other-than-temporary decline in the fair value of
the debt security related to 1) credit loss is recognized in earnings and 2) other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income
or loss. Credit loss is deemed to exist if the present value of expected future cash flows using the effective rate at acquisition is less
than the amortized cost basis of the debt security. For individual debt securities where the Company intends to sell the security or
more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, the other-than-temporary impairment
is recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the security's cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date.
Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale consist of residential real estate mortgage loans and are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value, as
determined by current investor yield requirements.
Loans
Loans are generally reported at their outstanding principal balances, adjusted for chargeoffs, the allowance for loan losses and any
deferred fees or costs to originate loans. Loan commitments are recorded when funded.
Loan Fees and Costs
Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized in interest income as an adjustment to the
loan yield over the life of the related loans. The unamortized net deferred fees and costs are included on the balance sheets with the
related loan balances, and the amortization is included with the related interest income.
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Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans considered to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is maintained
at a level determined by Management to be appropriate to absorb probable losses. This allowance is increased by provisions charged
to operating expenses and recoveries on loans previously charged off. Arriving at an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses
necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. In determining the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses, Management
takes into consideration several factors, including reviews of individual non-performing loans and performing loans listed on the
watch report requiring periodic evaluation, loan portfolio size by category, recent loss experience, delinquency trends and current
economic conditions. For all loan classes, loans over 30 days past due are considered delinquent. Impaired loans include
restructured loans and loans placed on non-accrual status when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank
will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. These loans are measured at the
present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the
loan is collateral dependent. Management takes into consideration impaired loans in addition to the above mentioned factors in
determining the appropriate level of allowance for loan losses.
Troubled Debt Restructured
A troubled debt restructured ("TDR") constitutes a restructuring of debt if the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to the
borrower's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. To determine whether or
not a loan should be classified as a TDR, Management evaluates a loan to first determine if the borrower demonstrates financial
difficulty. Common indicators of this include past due status with bank obligations, substandard credit bureau reports, or an inability
to refinance with another lender. If the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and concessions are granted, such as maturity
date extension, interest rate adjustments to below market pricing, or a deferment of payments, the loan will generally be classified as
a TDR.
Accrual of Interest Income and Expense
Interest on loans and investment securities is taken into income using methods which relate the income earned to the balances of
loans and investment securities outstanding. Interest expense on liabilities is derived by applying applicable interest rates to
principal amounts outstanding. For all classes of loans, recording of interest income on problem loans, which includes impaired
loans, ceases when collectibility of principal and interest within a reasonable period of time becomes doubtful. Cash payments
received on non-accrual loans, which includes impaired loans, are applied to reduce the loan's principal balance until the remaining
principal balance is deemed collectible, after which interest is recognized when collected. As a general rule, a loan may be restored
to accrual status when payments are current for a substantial period of time, generally six months, and repayment of the remaining
contractual amounts is expected or when it otherwise becomes well secured and in the process of collection.
Premises and Equipment
Premises, furniture and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is computed by straight-
line methods over the asset's estimated useful life.
Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO")
Real estate acquired by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure is transferred to OREO and recorded at fair value, less estimated
costs to sell, based on appraised value at the date actually or constructively received. Loan losses arising from the acquisition of
such property are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent provisions to reduce the carrying value of a property are
recorded to the allowance for OREO losses and a charge to operations on a specific property basis.
Goodwill and Identified Intangible Assets
Intangible assets include the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill) from the acquisition of
FNB Bankshares in 2005 as well as the core deposit intangible related to the same acquisition. The core deposit intangible is
amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years. Annual amortization expense for 2015 was $14,000 as the expense is now fully
amortized. For 2014 and 2013 the annual amortization expense was $283,000. Intangible assets also include the goodwill and core
deposit intangible from the 2012 acquisition of a bank branch in Rockland, Maine and a bank building in Bangor, Maine. The core
deposit intangible will be amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years. Annual amortization expense for 2015, 2014 and 2013
was $43,000, and the amortization expense for each year until fully amortized will be $43,000. The straight-line basis is used
because the Company does not expect significant run off in the core deposits acquired. The Company annually evaluates goodwill,
and periodically evaluates other intangible assets, for impairment. At December 31, 2015, the Company determined goodwill and
other intangible assets were not impaired.
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Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial
statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and for tax credits that are available to offset
future taxable income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on
deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period the change is enacted.
Loan Servicing
Servicing rights are recognized when they are acquired through sale of loans. Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other assets
and 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. Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to
amortized cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights by predominant characteristics, such as interest rates and terms.
Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual stratum, to the extent that fair value is less than the
capitalized amount for the stratum.
Post-Retirement Benefits
The cost of providing post-retirement benefits is accrued during the active service period of the employee or director.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share data are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted
earnings per share gives effect to restricted stock granted and stock options and warrants outstanding, determined by the treasury
stock method.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss), which is comprised of the change in
unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of tax, change in unrealized losses on securities transferred from
available for sale to held to maturity, net of amortization, and unrecognized gains and losses related to post-retirement benefit costs,
net of tax.
Segments
The First Bancorp, Inc., through the branches of its subsidiary, First National Bank, provides a broad range of financial services to
individuals and companies in coastal Maine. These services include demand, time, and savings deposits; lending; ATM processing;
and investment management and trust services. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a corporate-wide
basis. Accordingly, all of the Company's banking operations are considered by Management to be aggregated in one reportable
operating segment.
Note 2. Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of reporting consolidated cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and
federal funds sold. At December 31, 2015, the Company had a contractual clearing balance of $500,000 and a reserve balance
requirement of $1,956,000 at the Federal Reserve Bank, which are satisfied by both cash on hand at branches and balances held at
the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The Company maintains a portion of its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may
exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not
exposed to any significant risk with respect to these accounts.
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Note 3. Investment Securities
The following tables summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at December 31, 2015 and
2014:
As of December 31, 2015
Securities available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
Securities to be held to maturity
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Corporate securities
Restricted equity securities
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
As of December 31, 2014
Securities available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
Securities to be held to maturity
U.S. Government-sponsored agencies
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Corporate securities
Restricted equity securities
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair Value
Cost
Gains
Losses
(Estimated)
$ 194,563,000
$
1,509,000
$
23,367,000
3,381,000
$ 221,311,000
$ 71,000,000
42,193,000
122,530,000
4,300,000
$ 240,023,000
$ 13,220,000
1,037,000
$ 14,257,000
$
$
$
$
$
1,201,000
48,000
2,758,000
40,000
1,305,000
4,200,000
—
$
$
5,545,000
$
(962,000) $ 195,110,000
(62,000)
24,506,000
(6,000)
3,423,000
(1,030,000) $ 223,039,000
(2,284,000) $ 68,756,000
43,362,000
126,705,000
(136,000)
(25,000)
—
4,300,000
(2,445,000) $ 243,123,000
— $
—
— $
— $ 13,220,000
—
1,037,000
— $ 14,257,000
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
Fair Value
Cost
Gains
Losses
(Estimated)
$ 149,796,000
$
2,637,000
$
29,094,000
2,490,000
$ 181,380,000
$ 92,341,000
57,003,000
126,275,000
300,000
$ 275,919,000
$ 12,875,000
1,037,000
$ 13,912,000
$
$
$
$
$
1,865,000
65,000
4,567,000
54,000
1,830,000
4,114,000
—
$
$
5,998,000
$
(578,000) $ 151,855,000
(104,000)
30,855,000
(4,000)
2,551,000
(686,000) $ 185,261,000
(2,066,000) $ 90,329,000
58,717,000
(116,000)
(31,000)
—
130,358,000
300,000
(2,213,000) $ 279,704,000
— $
—
— $
— $ 12,875,000
—
1,037,000
— $ 13,912,000
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The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2015:
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Equity securities
Securities available for sale
Securities to be held to maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
(Estimated)
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
(Estimated)
$
527,000
$
530,000
$
1,814,000
$
1,850,000
7,562,000
19,647,000
7,727,000
20,055,000
6,306,000
58,397,000
6,514,000
60,196,000
190,194,000
191,304,000
173,506,000
174,563,000
3,381,000
3,423,000
—
—
$ 221,311,000
$ 223,039,000
$ 240,023,000
$ 243,123,000
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2014:
Due in 1 year or less
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due in 5 to 10 years
Due after 10 years
Equity securities
Securities available for sale
Securities to be held to maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
(Estimated)
Amortized
Cost
Fair Value
(Estimated)
$
2,309,000
$
2,329,000
$
1,693,000
$
1,713,000
15,200,000
18,547,000
15,499,000
19,124,000
8,467,000
50,629,000
8,702,000
52,717,000
142,834,000
145,758,000
215,130,000
216,572,000
2,490,000
2,551,000
—
—
$ 181,380,000
$ 185,261,000
$ 275,919,000
$ 279,704,000
At December 31, 2015, securities with a fair value of $201,879,000 were pledged to secure borrowings from the Federal Home
Loan Bank of Boston, public deposits, repurchase agreements, and for other purposes as required by law. This compares to
securities with a fair value of $164,919,000 as of December 31, 2014 pledged for the same purposes.
Gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale are computed by subtracting the amortized cost at the time of sale
from the security's selling price, net of accrued interest to be received.
The following table shows securities gains and losses for 2015, 2014 and 2013:
Proceeds from sales of securities
Gross realized gains
Gross realized losses
Net gain
Related income taxes
2015
2014
2013
$ 35,468,000
$ 15,557,000
$ 10,563,000
1,399,000
1,155,000
1,087,000
—
—
—
$
$
1,399,000
490,000
$
$
1,155,000
404,000
$
$
1,087,000
380,000
Management reviews securities with unrealized losses for other than temporary impairment. As of December 31, 2015, there
were 78 securities with unrealized losses held in the Company's portfolio. These securities were temporarily impaired as a result of
changes in interest rates reducing their fair value, of which 15 had been temporarily impaired for 12 months or more. At the present
time, there have been no material changes in the credit quality of these securities resulting in other than temporary impairment, and
in Management's opinion, no additional write-down for other-than-temporary impairment is warranted.
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Information regarding securities temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2015 is summarized below:
As of December 31, 2015
U.S. Government-sponsored
agencies
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
$ 45,311,000
$ (1,469,000) $ 17,185,000
$ (815,000) $ 62,496,000
$ (2,284,000)
Mortgage-backed securities
120,915,000
State and political subdivisions
2,528,000
Other equity securities
64,000
$168,818,000
(1,027,000)
(24,000)
(5,000)
910,000
2,901,000
52,000
$ (2,525,000) $ 21,048,000
116,000
$ (950,000) $189,866,000
(71,000)
(63,000)
(1,000)
121,825,000
(1,098,000)
5,429,000
(87,000)
(6,000)
$ (3,475,000)
As of December 31, 2014, there were 56 securities with unrealized losses held in the Company's portfolio. These securities
were temporarily impaired as a result of changes in interest rates reducing their fair value, of which 36 had been temporarily
impaired for 12 months or more. Information regarding securities temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2014 is summarized
below:
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
As of December 31, 2014
U.S. Government-sponsored
agencies
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
3,352,000
Other equity securities
68,000
$ 17,298,000
$
$
— $
— $ 79,444,000
13,878,000
29,182,000
(40,000)
(31,000)
(3,000)
51,000
(74,000) $111,694,000
3,017,000
$ (2,066,000) $ 79,444,000
43,060,000
(654,000)
(104,000)
(1,000)
6,369,000
119,000
$ (2,825,000) $128,992,000
$ (2,066,000)
(694,000)
(135,000)
(4,000)
$ (2,899,000)
During the third quarter of 2014, the Company transferred securities with a total amortized cost of $89,780,000 and a
corresponding fair value of $89,757,000 from available for sale to held to maturity. The net unrealized loss, net of taxes, on
these securities at the date of the transfer was $15,000. The net unrealized holding loss at the time of transfer continues to be
reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and is amortized over the remaining lives of the
securities as an adjustment of the yield. The amortization of the net unrealized loss reported in accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) will offset the effect on interest income of the discount for the transferred securities. The
remaining unamortized balance of the net unrealized losses for the securities transferred from available for sale to held to
maturity was $112,000 at December 31, 2015. These securities were transferred as a part of the Company's overall investment
and balance sheet strategies.
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Boston, a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for
housing and finance in the six New England States. As a requirement of membership in the FHLB, the Bank must own a minimum
required amount of FHLB stock, calculated periodically based primarily on its level of borrowings from the FHLB. The Bank uses
the FHLB for much of its wholesale funding needs. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank's investment in FHLB stock
totaled $13,220,000 and $12,875,000, respectfully. FHLB stock is a restricted equity security and therefore is reported at cost, which
equals par value.
The Company periodically evaluates its investment in FHLB stock for impairment based on, among other factors, the capital
adequacy of the FHLB and its overall financial condition. No impairment losses have been recorded through December 31, 2015.
The Bank will continue to monitor its investment in FHLB stock.
Note 4. Mortgage Servicing Rights
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank serviced loans for others totaling $223,610,000 and $214,086,000, respectively. Net
gains from the sale of loans totaled $714,000 in 2015, $496,000 in 2014, and $1,224,000 in 2013. In 2015, mortgage servicing rights
of $487,000 were capitalized and amortization for the year totaled $449,000. At December 31, 2015, mortgage servicing rights had a
fair value of $1,915,000. In 2014, mortgage servicing rights of $345,000 were capitalized and amortization for the year totaled
$428,000. At December 31, 2014, mortgage servicing rights had a fair value of $2,088,000.
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification" or "ASC") Topic
860, "Transfers and Servicing", requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at
fair value, if practicable. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are reported using the amortization method or the fair value
measurement method. In evaluating the carrying values of mortgage servicing rights, the Company obtains third party valuations
based on loan level data including note rate, type and term of the underlying loans. The model utilizes several assumptions, the most
significant of which is loan prepayments, calculated using a three-month moving average of weekly prepayment data published by
the Public Securities Association (PSA) and modeled against the serviced loan portfolio, and the discount rate to discount future
cash flows. As of December 31, 2015, the prepayment assumption using the PSA model was 163, which translates into an
anticipated prepayment rate of 9.76%. The discount rate is the quarterly average ten-year U.S. Treasury interest rate plus 5.28%.
Other assumptions include delinquency rates, foreclosure rates, servicing cost inflation, and annual unit loan cost. All assumptions
are adjusted periodically to reflect current circumstances. Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, as well as write-offs due to
prepayments of the related mortgage loans, are recorded as a charge against mortgage servicing fee income.
Mortgage servicing rights are included in other assets and detailed in the following table:
As of December 31,
Mortgage servicing rights
Accumulated amortization
Impairment reserve
Note 5. Loans
2015
2014
$
$
5,747,000
(4,619,000)
(35,000)
1,093,000
$
$
6,039,000
(4,949,000)
(4,000)
1,086,000
The following table shows the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total loans
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2014
$ 269,462,000
24,881,000
128,341,000
19,751,000
403,030,000
8,451,000
110,202,000
24,520,000
$ 988,638,000
27.3% $ 242,311,000
2.5%
30,932,000
13.0% 104,531,000
2.0%
20,424,000
40.7% 384,032,000
0.9%
12,160,000
11.1% 103,521,000
2.5%
19,653,000
100.0% $ 917,564,000
26.4%
3.4%
11.4%
2.2%
41.9%
1.3%
11.3%
2.1%
100.0%
Loan balances include net deferred loan costs of $3,686,000 in 2015 and $2,729,000 in 2014. Pursuant to collateral agreements,
qualifying first mortgage loans, which were valued at $279,463,000 and $266,716,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014,
respectively, were used to collateralize borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. In addition, commercial,
construction and home equity loans totaling $243,578,000 at December 31, 2015 and $240,943,000 at December 2014, were used to
collateralize a standby line of credit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston that is currently unused.
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, non-accrual loans were $7,372,000 and $10,510,000, respectively. For the years ended
December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, interest income which would have been recognized on these loans, if interest had been accrued,
was $369,000, $551,000, and $917,000, respectively. Loans more than 90 days past due accruing interest totaled $136,000 at
December 31, 2015 and $181,000 at December 31, 2014. The Company continues to accrue interest on these loans because it
believes collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured.
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Loans to directors, officers and employees totaled $31,285,000 at December 31, 2015 and $29,883,000 at December 31, 2014.
A summary of loans to directors and executive officers is as follows:
For the years ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
New loans
Repayments
Balance at end of year
2015
2014
$ 14,856,000
$ 14,884,000
7,382,000
(1,837,000)
$ 20,401,000
8,932,000
(8,960,000)
$ 14,856,000
Information on the past-due status of loans as of December 31, 2015, is presented in the following table:
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90+ Days
Past Due
All
Past Due
Current
Total
90+ Days
&
Accruing
$
603,000
$
— $
281,000
$
884,000
$268,578,000
$269,462,000
$
—
—
—
—
238,000
25,000
—
273,000
328,000
24,608,000
128,013,000
24,881,000
128,341,000
—
19,751,000
19,751,000
—
25,000
—
2,098,000
2,639,000
5,187,000
397,843,000
403,030,000
100,000
—
—
368,000
8,083,000
8,451,000
255,000
26,000
592,000
1,108,000
109,094,000
110,202,000
11,000
139,000
24,381,000
24,520,000
11,000
$ 2,122,000
$ 2,379,000
$ 3,786,000
$ 8,287,000
$980,351,000
$988,638,000
$ 136,000
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of
credit
Consumer
Total
35,000
303,000
—
450,000
368,000
261,000
102,000
Information on the past-due status of loans as of December 31, 2014, is presented in the following table:
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90+ Days
Past Due
All Past
Due
Current
Total
90+ Days
&
Accruing
$
24,000
—
3,000
—
$
75,000
$
761,000
$
860,000
$241,451,000
$242,311,000
$
41,000
—
—
208,000
857,000
—
249,000
30,683,000
30,932,000
860,000
103,671,000
104,531,000
—
20,424,000
20,424,000
—
—
—
—
856,000
468,000
5,679,000
7,003,000
377,029,000
384,032,000
101,000
—
—
—
—
12,160,000
12,160,000
622,000
637,000
720,000
52,000
780,000
2,122,000
101,399,000
103,521,000
80,000
769,000
18,884,000
19,653,000
80,000
$ 2,142,000
$ 1,356,000
$ 8,365,000
$11,863,000
$905,701,000
$917,564,000
$ 181,000
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of
credit
Consumer
Total
—
—
—
—
For all classes, loans are placed on non-accrual status when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the
Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or when principal and
interest is 90 days or more past due unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection (in which case the loan may
continue to accrue interest in spite of its past due status). A loan is "well secured" if it is secured (1) by collateral in the form of liens
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on or pledges of real or personal property, including securities, that have a realizable value sufficient to discharge the debt
(including accrued interest) in full, or (2) by the guarantee of a financially responsible party. A loan is "in the process of collection"
if collection of the loan is proceeding in due course either (1) through legal action, including judgment enforcement procedures, or,
(2) in appropriate circumstances, through collection efforts not involving legal action which are reasonably expected to result in
repayment of the debt or in its restoration to a current status in the near future.
Information on nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is presented in the following table:
As of December 31,
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
2015
2014
$
915,000
$
2,088,000
238,000
66,000
—
208,000
935,000
—
5,260,000
6,421,000
—
893,000
—
—
832,000
26,000
$
7,372,000
$ 10,510,000
Information regarding impaired loans is as follows:
For the years ended December 31,
Average investment in impaired loans
2015
2014
2013
$ 32,698,000
$ 38,404,000
$ 45,722,000
Interest income recognized on impaired loans, all on cash basis
1,218,000
1,465,000
1,750,000
As of December 31,
Balance of impaired loans
Less portion for which no allowance for loan losses is allocated
Portion of impaired loan balance for which an allowance for loan losses is allocated
Portion of allowance for loan losses allocated to the impaired loan balance
2015
2014
$ 29,531,000
(20,889,000)
8,642,000
$
$ 35,862,000
(26,313,000)
9,549,000
$
$
754,000
$
1,803,000
Impaired loans include restructured loans and loans placed on non-accrual. These loans are measured at the present value of
expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral
dependent. If the measure of an impaired loan is lower than the recorded investment in the loan and estimated selling costs, a
specific reserve is established for the difference, or, in certain situations, if the measure of an impaired loan is lower than the
recorded investment in the loan and estimated selling costs, the difference is written off.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 71
A breakdown of impaired loans by category as of December 31, 2015, is presented in the following table:
With No Related Allowance
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
With an Allowance Recorded
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Recognized
Interest
Income
$ 7,173,000
$ 7,496,000
$
— $ 8,990,000
$
301,000
30,000
30,000
1,163,000
1,210,000
—
—
—
—
—
3,000
1,893,000
—
1,000
76,000
—
11,122,000
12,157,000
— 10,480,000
415,000
—
—
1,401,000
2,054,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,400,000
42,000
—
43,000
3,000
$ 20,889,000
$ 22,947,000
$
— $ 22,808,000
$
839,000
$ 3,544,000
$ 3,627,000
$
89,000
$ 3,066,000
$
149,000
996,000
71,000
—
996,000
77,000
—
302,000
1,153,000
8,000
—
256,000
—
44,000
5,000
—
3,966,000
4,193,000
326,000
5,228,000
180,000
—
65,000
—
—
66,000
—
—
29,000
—
—
187,000
—
—
3,000
—
$ 8,642,000
$ 8,959,000
$
754,000
$ 9,890,000
$
381,000
$ 10,717,000
$ 11,123,000
$
89,000
$ 12,056,000
$
450,000
1,026,000
1,234,000
—
1,026,000
1,287,000
—
302,000
8,000
—
1,156,000
2,149,000
—
45,000
80,000
—
15,088,000
16,350,000
326,000
15,708,000
595,000
—
—
—
—
Home equity line of credit
1,466,000
2,120,000
29,000
1,587,000
Consumer
—
—
—
42,000
$ 29,531,000
$ 31,906,000
$
754,000
$ 32,698,000
$ 1,218,000
Substantially all interest income recognized on impaired loans for all classes of financing receivables was recognized on a cash
basis as received.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 72
—
45,000
3,000
A breakdown of impaired loans by category as of December 31, 2014, is presented in the following table:
With No Related Allowance
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
With an Allowance Recorded
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Recognized
Interest
Income
$11,687,000
$12,423,000
$
— $11,080,000
$
488,000
—
—
2,616,000
3,407,000
—
—
—
—
—
30,000
—
3,853,000
156,000
—
—
10,820,000
11,824,000
— 10,505,000
402,000
—
—
1,164,000
1,395,000
26,000
28,000
—
—
—
—
1,447,000
11,000
—
29,000
3,000
$26,313,000
$29,077,000
$
— $26,926,000
$ 1,078,000
$ 1,617,000
$ 1,789,000
$
346,000
$ 3,040,000
$
1,380,000
1,380,000
326,000
338,000
—
—
413,000
129,000
—
1,279,000
1,103,000
—
62,000
56,000
13,000
—
5,303,000
5,513,000
519,000
5,738,000
239,000
—
—
—
—
923,000
929,000
396,000
318,000
—
—
—
—
—
17,000
—
$ 9,549,000
$ 9,949,000
$ 1,803,000
$11,478,000
$
387,000
$13,304,000
$14,212,000
$
346,000
$14,120,000
$
550,000
1,380,000
2,942,000
—
1,380,000
3,745,000
—
413,000
129,000
—
1,309,000
4,956,000
—
56,000
169,000
—
16,123,000
17,337,000
519,000
16,243,000
641,000
—
—
—
—
2,087,000
2,324,000
396,000
1,765,000
26,000
28,000
—
11,000
—
46,000
3,000
$35,862,000
$39,026,000
$ 1,803,000
$38,404,000
$ 1,465,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 73
A breakdown of impaired loans by category as of December 31, 2013, is presented in the following table:
With No Related Allowance
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
With an Allowance Recorded
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Recognized
Interest
Income
$11,813,000
$12,419,000
$
— $11,100,000
$
495,000
—
—
5,617,000
7,309,000
—
—
—
—
—
202,000
—
4,265,000
322,000
—
—
13,432,000
14,600,000
— 14,396,000
511,000
—
—
1,555,000
1,791,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,578,000
—
—
32,000
—
$32,417,000
$36,119,000
$
— $31,541,000
$ 1,360,000
$ 3,122,000
$ 3,264,000
$
890,000
$ 5,673,000
$
150,000
1,284,000
1,081,000
—
1,284,000
1,132,000
—
272,000
841,000
—
1,795,000
1,633,000
—
48,000
28,000
—
4,354,000
4,516,000
404,000
4,982,000
162,000
—
93,000
—
—
93,000
—
—
54,000
—
—
98,000
—
—
2,000
—
$ 9,934,000
$10,289,000
$ 2,461,000
$14,181,000
$
390,000
$14,935,000
$15,683,000
$
890,000
$16,773,000
$
645,000
1,284,000
6,698,000
—
1,284,000
8,441,000
—
272,000
841,000
—
1,997,000
5,898,000
—
48,000
350,000
—
17,786,000
19,116,000
404,000
19,378,000
673,000
—
—
—
—
1,648,000
1,884,000
54,000
1,676,000
—
—
—
—
—
34,000
—
$42,351,000
$46,408,000
$ 2,461,000
$45,722,000
$ 1,750,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 74
Troubled Debt Restructured
A TDR constitutes a restructuring of debt if the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial
difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. To determine whether or not a loan should be
classified as a TDR, Management evaluates a loan based upon the following criteria:
• The borrower demonstrates financial difficulty; common indicators include past due status with bank obligations,
substandard credit bureau reports, or an inability to refinance with another lender, and
• The Company has granted a concession; common concession types include maturity date extension, interest rate adjustments
to below market pricing, and deferment of payments.
The Company applies the same interest accrual policy to TDRs as it does for all classes of loans. As of December 31, 2015, the
Company had 84 loans with a value of $23,923,000 that have been restructured. This compares to 94 loans with a value of
$27,214,000 classified as TDRs as of December 31, 2014. The impairment carried as a specific reserve in the allowance for loan
losses is calculated by present valuing the cashflow modification on the loan, or, for collateral-dependent loans, using the fair value
of the collateral less costs to sell.
The following table shows TDRs by class and the specific reserve as of December 31, 2015:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Number of
Loans
Balance
Specific
Reserves
15
1
11
—
53
—
4
—
84
$ 10,350,000
$
788,000
1,168,000
—
85,000
94,000
1,000
—
10,875,000
275,000
—
742,000
—
—
—
—
$ 23,923,000
$
455,000
The following table shows TDRs by class and the specific reserve as of December 31, 2014:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Number of
Loans
Balance
Specific
Reserves
19
1
15
—
54
—
5
—
94
$ 12,282,000
$
1,172,000
2,007,000
—
10,932,000
—
821,000
—
267,000
207,000
—
—
373,000
—
21,000
—
$ 27,214,000
$
868,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 75
As of December 31, 2015, eight of the loans classified as TDRs with a total balance of $1,053,000 were more than 30 days past
due. Of these loans, zero had been placed on TDR status in the previous 12 months. The following table shows past-due TDRs by
class and the associated specific reserves included in the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2015:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Number of
Loans
Balance
Specific
Reserves
— $
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,053,000
46,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
1,053,000
$
46,000
—
—
—
8
—
—
—
8
As of December 31, 2014, 12 of the loans classified as TDRs with a total balance of $1,549,000 were more than 30 days past
due. Of these loans, two loans with an outstanding balance of $238,000 had been placed on TDR status in the previous 12 months.
The following table shows past-due TDRs by class and the associated specific reserves included in the allowance for loan losses as
of December 31, 2014:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Number of
Loans
Balance
Specific
Reserves
1
—
1
—
8
—
2
—
12
$
321,000
$
120,000
—
2,000
—
1,000,000
—
226,000
—
—
—
—
36,000
—
21,000
—
$
1,549,000
$
177,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 76
During the year ended December 31, 2015, two loans were placed on TDR status with a post-modification outstanding balance
of $218,000. These were considered TDRs because concessions had been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.
Concessions include reductions in interest rates, principal and/or interest forbearance, payment extensions, or combinations thereof.
The following table shows loans placed on TDR status during the year ended December 31, 2015, by class of loan and the
associated specific reserve included in the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2015:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserves
Number of
Loans
— $
— $
— $
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
221,000
218,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
221,000
$
218,000
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
During the year ended December 31, 2014, six loans were placed on TDR status with a post-modification balance of $826,000.
These were considered to be TDRs because concessions had been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.
Concessions include reductions in interest rates, principal and/or interest forbearance, payment extensions, or combinations thereof.
The following table shows loans placed on TDR status in 2014 by type of loan and the associated specific reserve included in the
allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2014:
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
Specific
Reserves
Number of
Loans
2
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
6
$
302,000
$
300,000
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
627,000
526,000
12,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
929,000
$
826,000
$
12,000
As of December 31, 2015, Management is aware of six loans classified as TDRs that are involved in bankruptcy with an
outstanding balance of $1,079,000. As of December 31, 2015, there were 13 loans with an outstanding balance of $1,764,000 that
were classified as TDRs and were on non-accrual status, three of which, with an outstanding balance of $262,000, were in the
process of foreclosure.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 77
Residential Mortgage Loans in Process of Foreclosure
As of December 31, 2015, there were 16 mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate in the process of foreclosure with a
total balance of $1,513,000.
Note 6. Allowance for Loan Losses
The Company provides for loan losses through the establishment of an allowance for loan losses which represents an estimated
reserve for existing losses in the loan portfolio. A systematic methodology is used for determining the allowance that includes a
quarterly review process, risk rating changes, and adjustments to the allowance. The loan portfolio is classified in eight classes and
credit risk is evaluated separately in each class. The appropriate level of the allowance is evaluated continually based on a review of
significant loans, with a particular emphasis on nonaccruing, past due, and other loans that may require special attention. Other
factors include general conditions in local and national economies; loan portfolio composition and asset quality indicators; and
internal factors such as changes in underwriting policies, credit administration practices, experience, ability and depth of lending
management, among others.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 78
The following table summarizes the composition of the allowance for loan losses, by class of financing receivable and
allowance, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
As of December 31,
Allowance for Loans Evaluated Individually for Impairment
2015
2014
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total
Allowance for Loans Evaluated Collectively for Impairment
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Total Allowance for Loan Losses
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
$
89,000
$
302,000
8,000
—
326,000
—
29,000
—
346,000
413,000
129,000
—
519,000
—
396,000
—
$
754,000
$
1,803,000
$
3,031,000
$
3,186,000
278,000
1,444,000
17,000
1,065,000
24,000
864,000
566,000
410,000
1,376,000
15,000
666,000
20,000
664,000
542,000
1,873,000
1,662,000
$
9,162,000
$
8,541,000
$
3,120,000
$
3,532,000
580,000
1,452,000
17,000
823,000
1,505,000
15,000
1,391,000
1,185,000
24,000
893,000
566,000
1,873,000
20,000
1,060,000
542,000
1,662,000
$
9,916,000
$ 10,344,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 79
The allowance consists of four elements: (1) specific reserves for loans evaluated individually for impairment; (2) general
reserves for each portfolio segment based on historical loan loss experience; (3) qualitative reserves judgmentally adjusted for local
and national economic conditions, concentrations, portfolio composition, volume and severity of delinquencies and nonaccrual
loans, trends of criticized and classified loans, changes in credit policies, and underwriting standards, credit administration practices,
and other factors as applicable for each portfolio segment; and (4) unallocated reserves. All outstanding loans are considered in
evaluating the appropriateness of the allowance.
A breakdown of the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, by class of financing receivable and
allowance element, is presented in the following tables:
As of December 31, 2015
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
As of December 31, 2014
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Specific
Reserves on
Loans
Evaluated
Individually
for
Impairment
General
Reserves on
Loans Based
on Historical
Loss
Experience
Reserves for
Qualitative
Factors
Unallocated
Reserves
Total
Reserves
$
89,000
$
893,000
$
2,138,000
$
— $
3,120,000
302,000
8,000
—
326,000
—
29,000
—
—
82,000
425,000
—
613,000
14,000
500,000
331,000
—
196,000
1,019,000
17,000
452,000
10,000
364,000
235,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
580,000
1,452,000
17,000
1,391,000
24,000
893,000
566,000
—
1,873,000
1,873,000
$
754,000
$
2,858,000
$
4,431,000
$
1,873,000
$
9,916,000
Specific
Reserves on
Loans
Evaluated
Individually
for
Impairment
General
Reserves on
Loans Based
on Historical
Loss
Experience
Reserves for
Qualitative
Factors
Unallocated
Reserves
Total
Reserves
$
346,000
$
1,444,000
$
1,742,000
$
— $
3,532,000
413,000
129,000
—
519,000
—
396,000
—
186,000
624,000
—
297,000
9,000
376,000
346,000
224,000
752,000
15,000
369,000
11,000
288,000
196,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
823,000
1,505,000
15,000
1,185,000
20,000
1,060,000
542,000
—
1,803,000
$
—
3,282,000
$
—
3,597,000
$
1,662,000
1,662,000
1,662,000
$ 10,344,000
$
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 80
Qualitative adjustment factors are taken into consideration when determining reserve estimates. These adjustment factors are
based upon our evaluation of various current conditions, including those listed below.
• General economic conditions.
• Credit quality trends with emphasis on loan delinquencies, nonaccrual levels and classified loans.
• Recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio.
• Loan volumes and concentrations, including changes in mix.
• Other factors, including changes in quality of the loan origination; loan policy changes; changes in credit risk
management processes; Bank regulatory and external loan review examination results.
The qualitative portion of the allowance for loan losses was 0.45% of related loans as of December 31, 2015, compared to
0.39% of related loans as of December 31, 2014. The qualitative portion increased $834,000 between December 31, 2014 and
December 31, 2015.
The unallocated component totaled $1,873,000 at December 31, 2015, or 18.9% of the total reserve. This compares to
$1,662,000 or 16.1% as of December 31, 2014. The increase in the unallocated portion is due to increased loan demand in
comparison to previous years. Management feels the increase in the unallocated portion is directionally consistent with this change
in demand.
The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans stood at 1.00% as of December 31, 2015, compared to 1.13% of
total loans as of December 31, 2014.
Commercial loans are comprised of three major classes, commercial real estate loans, commercial construction loans and other
commercial loans. Commercial real estate is primarily comprised of loans to small businesses collateralized by owner-occupied real
estate, while other commercial is primarily comprised of loans to small businesses collateralized by plant and equipment,
commercial fishing vessels and gear, and limited inventory-based lending. Commercial real estate loans typically have a maximum
loan-to-value of 80% based upon current appraisal information at the time the loan is made. Municipal loans are comprised of loans
to municipalities in Maine for capitalized expenditures, construction projects or tax-anticipation notes. All municipal loans are
considered general obligations of the municipality and are collateralized by the taxing ability of the municipality for repayment of
debt.
Construction loans, both commercial and residential, at 23.1% of capital are well under the regulatory guidance of 100.0% of
capital at December 31, 2015. Construction loans and non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are at 104.2% of total
capital, are below the regulatory limit of 300.0% of capital at December 31, 2015.
The process of establishing the allowance with respect to the commercial loan portfolio begins when a loan officer initially
assigns each loan a risk rating, using established credit criteria. Approximately 50% of the outstanding loans and commitments are
subject to review and validation annually by an independent consultant, as well as periodically by the Company's internal credit
review function. The methodology employs Management's judgment as to the level of losses on existing loans based on internal
review of the loan portfolio, including an analysis of a borrower's current financial position, and the consideration of current and
anticipated economic conditions and their potential effects on specific borrowers and or lines of business. In determining the
Company's ability to collect certain loans, Management also considers the fair value of underlying collateral. The risk rating system
has eight levels, defined as follows:
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 81
1 Strong
Credits rated "1" are characterized by borrowers fully responsible for the credit with excellent capacity to pay principal and interest.
Loans rated "1" may be secured with acceptable forms of liquid collateral.
2 Above Average
Credits rated "2" are characterized by borrowers that have better than average liquidity, capitalization, earnings and/or cash flow
with a consistent record of solid financial performance.
3 Satisfactory
Credits rated "3" are characterized by borrowers with favorable liquidity, profitability and financial condition with adequate cash
flow to pay debt service.
4 Average
Credits rated "4" are characterized by borrowers that present risk more than 1, 2 and 3 rated loans and merit an ordinary level of
ongoing monitoring. Financial condition is on par or somewhat below industry averages while cash flow is generally adequate to
meet debt service requirements.
5 Watch
Credits rated "5" are characterized by borrowers that warrant greater monitoring due to financial condition or unresolved and
identified risk factors.
6 Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM)
Loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak and constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not
to the point of justifying a classification of substandard. OAEM have potential weaknesses which may, if not checked or corrected,
weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank's credit position at some future date.
7 Substandard
Loans in this category are inadequately protected by the current paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral, if any. These
loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. Substandard loans are characterized
by the distinct possibility that the Bank may sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected.
8 Doubtful
Loans classified "Doubtful" have the same weaknesses as those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the
weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, based on currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and
improbable. The possibility of loss is high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors which may
work to the advantage and strengthening of the asset, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may
be determined.
The following table summarizes the risk ratings for the Company's commercial construction, commercial real estate,
commercial other and municipal loans as of December 31, 2015:
1 Strong
2 Above average
3 Satisfactory
4 Average
5 Watch
6 OAEM
7 Substandard
8 Doubtful
Total
Commercial
Real Estate
Commercial
Construction
Commercial
Other
Municipal
Loans
All Risk-
Rated Loans
$
6,000
$
— $
1,256,000
$
— $
1,262,000
29,176,000
52,821,000
56,000
7,506,000
18,321,000
2,057,000
1,430,000
55,059,000
85,095,000
122,071,000
18,070,000
36,075,000
9,742,000
19,571,000
—
4,490,000
—
208,000
—
28,787,000
67,301,000
18,135,000
2,410,000
2,946,000
—
— 207,442,000
—
—
—
—
58,700,000
12,152,000
22,725,000
—
$ 269,462,000
$ 24,881,000
$ 128,341,000
$ 19,751,000
$ 442,435,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 82
The following table summarizes the risk ratings for the Company's commercial construction, commercial real estate,
commercial other and municipal loans as of December 31, 2014:
1 Strong
2 Above average
3 Satisfactory
4 Average
5 Watch
6 OAEM
7 Substandard
8 Doubtful
Total
Commercial
Real Estate
Commercial
Construction
Commercial
Other
Municipal
Loans
All Risk-
Rated Loans
$
12,000
$
— $
330,000
$
— $
342,000
7,210,000
18,789,000
1,635,000
39,438,000
78,125,000
12,668,000
50,275,000
771,000
1,983,000
108,719,000
23,345,000
36,974,000
9,846,000
23,817,000
—
1,567,000
2,519,000
747,000
—
24,232,000
44,895,000
18,171,000
1,970,000
7,723,000
—
— 176,959,000
—
—
—
—
56,712,000
14,335,000
32,287,000
—
$ 242,311,000
$ 30,932,000
$ 104,531,000
$ 20,424,000
$ 398,198,000
Commercial loans are generally charged off when all or a portion of the principal amount is determined to be uncollectible. This
determination is based on circumstances specific to a borrower including repayment ability, analysis of collateral and other factors
as applicable.
Residential loans are comprised of two classes: term loans, which include traditional amortizing home mortgages, and
construction loans, which include loans for owner-occupied residential construction. Residential loans typically have a 75% to 80%
loan to value based upon current appraisal information at the time the loan is made. Home equity loans and lines of credit are
typically written to the same underwriting standards. Consumer loans are primarily amortizing loans to individuals collateralized by
automobiles, pleasure craft and recreation vehicles, typically with a maximum loan to value of 80% to 90% of the purchase price of
the collateral. Consumer loans also include a small amount of unsecured short-term time notes to individuals.
Residential loans, consumer loans and home equity lines of credit are segregated into homogeneous pools with similar risk
characteristics. Trends and current conditions are analyzed and historical loss experience is adjusted accordingly. Quantitative and
qualitative adjustment factors for these segments are consistent with those for the commercial and municipal classes. Certain loans
in the residential, home equity lines of credit and consumer classes identified as having the potential for further deterioration are
analyzed individually to confirm impairment status, and to determine the need for a specific reserve; however, there is no formal
rating system used for these classes. Consumer loans greater than 120 days past due are generally charged off. Residential loans 90
days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status unless the loans are both well secured and in the process of collection. One-
to four-family residential real estate loans and home equity loans are written down or charged-off no later than 180 days past due,
or for residential real estate secured loans having a borrower in bankruptcy, within 60 days of receipt of notification of filing from
the bankruptcy court, whichever is sooner. This is subject to completion of a current assessment of the value of the collateral with
any outstanding loan balance in excess of the fair value of the property, less costs to sell, written down or charged-off.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 83
There were no changes to the Company's accounting policies or methodology used to estimate the allowance for loan losses
during the year ended December 31, 2015. Allowance for loan losses activity for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and
2013 was as follows:
Commercial
Residential
Real Estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Term
Construction
Home Equity
Line of
Credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
For the year ended
December 31, 2015
Allowance for loan
losses:
Beginning balance
$
3,532,000
$
823,000
$
1,505,000
$
15,000
$
1,185,000
$
20,000
$
1,060,000
$
542,000
$ 1,662,000
$ 10,344,000
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
280,000
2,000
9,000
1,000
Provision (credit)
(134,000)
(235,000)
732,000
88,000
591,000
—
—
2,000
420,000
152,000
474,000
—
—
4,000
582,000
31,000
384,000
350,000
121,000
253,000
—
—
2,373,000
395,000
211,000
1,550,000
Ending balance
$
3,120,000
$
580,000
$
1,452,000
$
17,000
$
1,391,000
$
24,000
$
893,000
$
566,000
$ 1,873,000
$
9,916,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
Related loan
balances:
$
89,000
$
302,000
$
8,000
$
— $
326,000
$
— $
29,000
$
— $
— $
754,000
$
3,031,000
$
278,000
$
1,444,000
$
17,000
$
1,065,000
$
24,000
$
864,000
$
566,000
$ 1,873,000
$
9,162,000
Ending balance
$269,462,000
$ 24,881,000
$128,341,000
$19,751,000
$403,030,000
$ 8,451,000
$110,202,000
$ 24,520,000
$
— $988,638,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
For the year ended
December 31, 2014
Allowance for loan
losses:
$ 10,717,000
$ 1,026,000
$
1,234,000
$
— $ 15,088,000
$
— $
1,466,000
$
— $
— $ 29,531,000
$258,745,000
$ 23,855,000
$127,107,000
$19,751,000
$387,942,000
$ 8,451,000
$108,736,000
$ 24,520,000
$
— $959,107,000
Commercial
Residential
Real Estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Term
Construction
Home Equity
Line of
Credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
4,602,000
$
575,000
$
2,276,000
$
15,000
$
1,099,000
$
21,000
$
675,000
$
573,000
$ 1,678,000
$ 11,514,000
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
1,205,000
144,000
—
—
989,000
758,000
Provision (credit)
(9,000)
248,000
(540,000)
—
—
—
699,000
36,000
749,000
—
25,000
(26,000)
153,000
16,000
522,000
449,000
196,000
222,000
—
—
3,495,000
1,175,000
(16,000)
1,150,000
Ending balance
$
3,532,000
$
823,000
$
1,505,000
$
15,000
$
1,185,000
$
20,000
$
1,060,000
$
542,000
$ 1,662,000
$ 10,344,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
Related loan
balances:
$
346,000
$
413,000
$
129,000
$
— $
519,000
$
— $
396,000
$
— $
— $
1,803,000
$
3,186,000
$
410,000
$
1,376,000
$
15,000
$
666,000
$
20,000
$
664,000
$
542,000
$ 1,662,000
$
8,541,000
Ending balance
$242,311,000
$ 30,932,000
$104,531,000
$20,424,000
$384,032,000
$ 12,160,000
$103,521,000
$ 19,653,000
$
— $917,564,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
$ 13,304,000
$ 1,380,000
$
2,942,000
$
— $ 16,123,000
$
— $
2,087,000
$
26,000
$
— $ 35,862,000
$229,007,000
$ 29,552,000
$101,589,000
$20,424,000
$367,909,000
$ 12,160,000
$101,434,000
$ 19,627,000
$
— $881,702,000
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Commercial
Residential
Real Estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Term
Construction
Home Equity
Line of
Credit
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
For the year ended
December 31, 2013
Allowance for loan
losses:
Beginning balance
$
5,865,000
$ 1,359,000
$
2,050,000
$
18,000
$
1,109,000
$
11,000
$
654,000
$
592,000
$
842,000
$ 12,500,000
Chargeoffs
Recoveries
150,000
963,000
2,583,000
—
—
359,000
—
—
1,118,000
103,000
—
—
Provision (credit)
(1,113,000)
179,000
2,450,000
(3,000)
1,005,000
10,000
611,000
24,000
608,000
430,000
183,000
228,000
—
—
5,855,000
669,000
836,000
4,200,000
Ending balance
$
4,602,000
$
575,000
$
2,276,000
$
15,000
$
1,099,000
$
21,000
$
675,000
$
573,000
$ 1,678,000
$ 11,514,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
Related loan
balances:
$
890,000
$
272,000
$
841,000
$
— $
404,000
$
— $
54,000
$
— $
— $
2,461,000
$
3,712,000
$
303,000
$
1,435,000
$
15,000
$
695,000
$
21,000
$
621,000
$
573,000
$ 1,678,000
$
9,053,000
Ending balance
$245,943,000
$ 20,382,000
$ 95,289,000
$19,117,000
$377,218,000
$ 11,803,000
$ 91,549,000
$15,066,000
$
— $876,367,000
Ending balance
specifically evaluated
for impairment
Ending balance
collectively evaluated
for impairment
$ 14,935,000
$ 1,284,000
$
6,698,000
$
— $ 17,786,000
$
— $
1,648,000
$
— $
— $ 42,351,000
$231,008,000
$ 19,098,000
$ 88,591,000
$19,117,000
$359,432,000
$ 11,803,000
$ 89,901,000
$15,066,000
$
— $834,016,000
Note 7. Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are carried at cost and consist of the following:
As of December 31,
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
2015
2014
$
4,539,000
$
4,532,000
874,000
20,569,000
11,358,000
37,340,000
15,524,000
821,000
20,481,000
10,610,000
36,444,000
13,825,000
$ 21,816,000
$ 22,619,000
Based on current contractual agreements (leases), Management anticipates rental revenue over the next 5 years to be $111,000 in
2016, $75,000 in 2017, $13,000 in 2018, $4,000 in 2019 and $4,000 in 2020.
Note 8. Other Real Estate Owned
The following summarizes other real estate owned:
As of December 31,
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans
Changes in the allowance for losses from other real estate owned were as follows:
For the years ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
Losses charged to allowance
Provision charged to operating expenses
Balance at end of year
2015
654,000
(803,000)
311,000
162,000
$
$
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2015
1,532,000
2014
330,000
(313,000)
637,000
654,000
2014
3,785,000
2013
373,000
(544,000)
501,000
330,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
Note 9. Income Taxes
The current and deferred components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows:
For the years ended December 31,
Federal income tax
Current
Deferred
State franchise tax
2015
2014
2013
$
4,895,000
$
4,282,000
$
332,000
5,227,000
287,000
18,000
4,300,000
266,000
3,234,000
(56,000)
3,178,000
247,000
$
5,514,000
$
4,566,000
$
3,425,000
The actual tax expense differs from the expected tax expense (computed by applying the applicable U.S. Federal corporate
income tax rate to income before income taxes) as follows:
For the years ended December 31,
Expected tax expense
Non-taxable income
State franchise tax, net of federal tax benefit
Tax credits
Other
2015
2014
2013
$
$
7,602,000
(2,086,000)
187,000
(185,000)
(4,000)
5,514,000
$
$
6,746,000
(2,292,000)
173,000
(414,000)
353,000
5,736,000
(2,326,000)
160,000
(414,000)
269,000
$
4,566,000
$
3,425,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 86
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified in other assets and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. No
valuation allowance is deemed necessary for the deferred tax asset. Items that give rise to the deferred income tax assets and
liabilities and the tax effect of each at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
Allowance for loan losses
OREO
Accrued pension and post-retirement
Goodwill
Unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity
Restricted stock grants
Core deposit intangible
Other assets
Total deferred tax asset
Net deferred loan costs
Depreciation
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale
Mortgage servicing rights
Investment in flow through entities
Prepaid expense
Total deferred tax liability
Net deferred tax asset
2015
2014
$
3,471,000
$
3,620,000
57,000
1,769,000
70,000
60,000
367,000
15,000
93,000
5,902,000
(1,445,000)
(2,000,000)
(605,000)
(382,000)
(425,000)
(104,000)
(4,961,000)
941,000
$
229,000
1,725,000
138,000
26,000
264,000
5,000
48,000
6,055,000
(1,120,000)
(2,131,000)
(1,358,000)
(380,000)
(387,000)
(210,000)
(5,586,000)
469,000
$
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company held investments in one and two, respectively, limited partnerships with related
New Market Tax Credits. These investments are carried at cost and amortized on the effective yield method. The tax credits from
these investments are estimated at $285,000 and $636,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively,
and are recorded as a reduction of income tax expense. Amortization of the investments in the limited partnerships totaled $266,000
and $569,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is recognized as a component of income tax
expense in the consolidated statements of income. The carrying value of these investments was $69,000 and $457,000 at December
31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is recorded in other assets. The Company's total exposure to these limited partnerships was
$69,000 and $3,957,000, at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which is comprised of the Company's equity investment in
the limited partnerships and the balance of a participated loan receivable.
FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes," defines the criteria that an individual tax position must satisfy for some or all of the
benefits of that position to be recognized in a company's financial statements. Topic 740 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-
likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax
positions to be recognized in the financial statements. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the
Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2012 through 2014.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 87
Note 10. Certificates of Deposit
The following table represents the breakdown of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2015 and 2014:
Certificates of deposit < $100,000
Certificates $100,000 to $250,000
Certificates $250,000 and over
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2014
$
$
158,529,000
$
175,077,000
37,376,000
370,982,000
$
184,471,000
221,892,000
41,138,000
447,501,000
At December 31, 2015, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit are as follows:
Year of Maturity
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 and thereafter
Less than
$100,000
$100,000 and
Greater
All
Certificates of
Deposit
$ 103,815,000
$ 133,679,000
$ 237,494,000
14,785,000
9,563,000
14,838,000
15,438,000
90,000
12,591,000
16,246,000
16,857,000
32,158,000
922,000
27,376,000
25,809,000
31,695,000
47,596,000
1,012,000
$ 158,529,000
$ 212,453,000
$ 370,982,000
Interest on certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more was $2,431,000, $2,823,000, and $3,280,000 in 2015, 2014 and 2013,
respectively.
Note 11. Borrowed Funds
Borrowed funds consist of advances from the FHLB and securities sold under agreements to repurchase with municipal and
commercial customers. Pursuant to collateral agreements, FHLB advances are collateralized by all stock in FHLB, qualifying first
mortgage loans, U.S. Government and Agency securities not pledged to others, and funds on deposit with FHLB. All FHLB
advances as of December 31, 2015, had fixed rates of interest until their respective maturity dates. Securities sold under agreements
to repurchase include U.S. agencies securities and other securities. Repurchase agreements have maturity dates ranging from one to
365 days. The Bank also has in place $48,000,000 in credit lines with correspondent banks and a credit facility of $141,000,000
with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston using commercial and home equity loans as collateral which are currently not in use.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 88
Borrowed funds at December 31, 2015 and 2014 have the following range of interest rates and maturity dates:
As of December 31, 2015
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 and thereafter
Repurchase agreements
Municipal and commercial customers
As of December 31, 2014
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 and thereafter
Repurchase agreements
Municipal and commercial customers
Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans
0.41% - 2.44% $ 135,220,000
0.99% - 3.69%
2.25% - 3.25%
0.00%
30,000,000
30,000,000
—
1.60% - 1.97%
55,000,000
0.00%
134,000
250,354,000
0.20% - 1.89%
87,103,000
$ 337,457,000
0.22% - 2.98% $ 115,050,000
2.36% - 2.44%
0.99% - 3.69%
2.25% - 3.25%
0.00%
0.00%
30,000,000
30,000,000
30,000,000
—
141,000
205,191,000
0.20% - 1.89%
74,725,000
$ 279,916,000
401(k) Plan
The Bank has a defined contribution plan available to substantially all employees who have completed three months of service.
Employees may contribute up to IRS-determined limits and the Bank may provide a match to employee contributions not to exceed
3.0% of compensation depending on contribution level. Subject to a vote of the Board of Directors, the Bank may also make a
profit-sharing contribution to the Plan. Such contribution equaled 2.0% of each eligible employee's compensation in 2015, 2014,
and 2013. The expense related to the 401(k) plan was $462,000, $454,000, and $414,000 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Deferred Compensation and Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Bank also provides unfunded, non-qualified deferred compensation payable over two years, as well as unfunded supplemental
retirement benefits for certain officers, payable in installments over 20 years upon retirement or death. The agreements consist of
individual contracts with differing characteristics that, when taken together, do not constitute a post-retirement plan. The costs for
these benefits are recognized over the service periods of the participating officers in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 712,
"Compensation – Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits". The expense of these supplemental plans was $312,000 in 2015,
$722,000 in 2014, and $309,000 in 2013. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the accrued liability of these plans was $3,088,000
and $2,999,000, respectively, and is recorded in other liabilities.
Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
The Bank sponsors two post-retirement benefit plans. One plan currently provides a subsidy for health insurance premiums to
certain retired employees and a future subsidy for seven active employees who were age 50 and over in 1996. These subsidies are
based on years of service and range between $40 and $1,200 per month per person. The Bank also provides health insurance for
retired directors. The other plan provides life insurance coverage to certain retired employees. None of these plans are pre-funded.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 89
The Company utilizes FASB ASC Topic 712, "Compensation – Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits", to recognize the
overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit post-retirement plans (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability
in its balance sheet and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive
income (loss) of a business entity.
The following table sets forth the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and funded status:
At December 31,
Change in benefit obligations
2015
2014
2013
Benefit obligation at beginning of year:
$ 1,928,000
$ 1,479,000
$ 1,954,000
Service cost
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefit obligation at end of year:
Funded status
Benefit obligation at end of year
Unamortized (gain) loss
Unrecognized transition obligation
Accrued benefit cost
Weighted average discount rate as of December 31
The following table sets forth the net periodic benefit cost:
For the years ended December 31,
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost
Interest cost
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
Amortization of gain
Other settlement expense
Net periodic benefit cost
Weighted average discount rate for net periodic cost
—
80,000
(102,000)
61,000
—
21,000
71,000
(100,000)
478,000
86,000
(107,000)
(475,000)
$ 1,479,000
$ 1,967,000
$ 1,928,000
$ (1,967,000)
240,000
$ (1,928,000)
192,000
—
$ (1,727,000)
4.25%
—
$ (1,736,000)
4.25%
$ (1,479,000)
(289,000)
—
$ (1,768,000)
5.00%
2015
2014
2013
— $
— $
71,000
—
(12,000)
10,000
21,000
86,000
5,000
—
—
$
$
80,000
—
—
12,000
92,000
$
69,000
$
112,000
4.25%
5.00%
4.50%
The measurement date for benefit obligations was as of year-end for all years presented. The estimated amount of benefits to be
paid in 2016 is $121,000. For years ending 2017 through 2020, the estimated amount of benefits to be paid is $122,000, $122,000,
$122,000 and $122,000, respectively, and the total estimated amount of benefits to be paid for years ended 2021 through 2025 is
$621,000. Plan expense for 2016 is estimated to be $85,000.
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 715, "Compensation – Retirement Benefits", amounts not yet reflected in net periodic
benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
At December 31,
Unamortized net actuarial loss
Deferred tax benefit at 35%
Net unrecognized post-retirement benefits included in accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)
$
$
2015
(240,000) $
84,000
2014
(192,000)
67,000
(156,000) $
(125,000) $
Portion to Be
Recognized in
Income in
2016
—
—
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Note 13. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes activity in the unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities included in other
comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
For the years ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
Realized gains during the period
Related deferred taxes
Net change
Balance at end of year
2015
2,522,000
(754,000)
(1,399,000)
754,000
(1,399,000)
1,123,000
2014
(6,591,000) $
15,175,000
(1,155,000)
(4,907,000)
9,113,000
2,522,000
$
2013
7,940,000
(21,268,000)
(1,087,000)
7,824,000
(14,531,000)
(6,591,000)
$
$
$
$
The following table summarizes activity in the unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to
maturity included in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.
For the years ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of period
Net unrealized losses transferred during the period
Amortization of net unrealized losses
Related deferred taxes
Net change
Balance at end of period
2015
2014
2013
$
$
(48,000) $
—
(98,000)
34,000
(64,000)
(112,000) $
— $
(23,000)
(51,000)
26,000
(48,000)
(48,000) $
—
—
—
—
—
—
The following table summarizes activity in the unrealized gain or loss on postretirement benefits included in other
comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013:
For the years ended December 31,
Unrecognized postretirement benefits at beginning of period
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
Change in unamortized net actuarial gain (loss)
Related deferred taxes
Unrecognized postretirement benefits at end of period
2015
(125,000) $
—
(48,000)
17,000
(156,000) $
2014
188,000
$
—
(481,000)
168,000
(125,000) $
2013
(123,000)
5,000
475,000
(169,000)
188,000
$
$
The reclassification of unrecognized transition obligation and accumulated losses is a component of net periodic benefit cost (see
Note 12) and the income tax effect is included in the income tax expense line of the consolidated statements of income and
comprehensive income (loss).
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 91
Note 14. Preferred and Common Stock
Preferred Stock
On January 9, 2009, the Company issued $25,000,000 in Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, to the U.S.
Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program ("the CPP Shares"). The CPP Shares qualified as Tier 1 capital on the Company's
books for regulatory purposes and ranked senior to the Company's common stock and senior or at an equal level in the Company's
capital structure to any other shares of preferred stock the Company may issue in the future. In three separate transactions in 2012
and 2013, the Company repurchased all of the CPP Shares from the Treasury.
Incident to such issuance, the Company issued to the U.S. Treasury warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up to 225,904 shares
of the Company's common stock at a price per share of $16.60 (subject to adjustment). The Warrants (and any shares of common
stock issuable pursuant to the Warrants) are freely transferable by Treasury to third parties. The warrants have a term of ten years
and could be exercised by Treasury or a subsequent holder at any time or from time to time during their term. To the extent they had
not previously been exercised, the Warrants will expire after ten years. The Warrants were unchanged as a result of the CPP Shares
repurchase transactions.
In May 2015, the Treasury sold all of the Warrants to private parties. In accordance with the contractual terms of the Warrants,
the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and the strike price were adjusted at the time of the sale. As a result of
this transaction, the number of shares issuable under the Warrants now stands at 226,819 with a strike price of $16.53 per share.
Common Stock
The Company has reserved 700,000 shares of its common stock to be made available to directors and employees who elect to
participate in the stock purchase or savings and investment plans. As of December 31, 2015, 562,224 shares had been issued
pursuant to these plans, leaving 137,776 shares available for future use. The issuance price is based on the market price of the stock
at issuance date. Sales of stock to directors and employees amounted to 13,787 shares in 2015, 14,638 shares in 2014, and 11,385
shares in 2013.
In 2001, the Company established a dividend reinvestment plan to allow shareholders to use their cash dividends for the
automatic purchase of shares in the Company. When the plan was established, 600,000 shares were registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, and as of December 31, 2015, 236,943 shares have been issued, leaving 363,057 shares for future use.
Participation in this plan is optional and at the individual discretion of each shareholder. Shares are purchased for the plan from the
Company at a price per share equal to the average of the daily bid and asked prices reported on the NASDAQ System for the five
trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the dividend payment date. Sales of stock under the dividend reinvestment
plan amounted to 11,668 shares in 2015, 12,686 shares in 2014, and 12,008 shares in 2013.
On March 28, 2013, the Company consummated a fully underwritten offering for 760,771 shares of the Company's common
stock, with net proceeds of $11,649,000. The Company used these proceeds to repurchase the remaining $10,000,000 of CPP Shares
on May 8, 2013. Issuance of common stock for plans totaled $465,000, $457,000 and $324,000 for the years ended December 31,
2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Note 15. Stock Options and Stock-Based Compensation
At the 2010 Annual Meeting, shareholders approved the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan"). This reserves 400,000 shares
of common stock for issuance in connection with stock options, restricted stock awards and other equity based awards to attract and
retain the best available personnel, provide additional incentive to officers, employees and non-employee Directors and promote the
success of our business. Such grants and awards will be structured in a manner that does not encourage the recipients to expose the
Company to undue or inappropriate risk. Options issued under the 2010 Plan will qualify for treatment as incentive stock options for
purposes of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. Other compensation under the 2010 Plan will qualify as performance-based
for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, and will satisfy NASDAQ guidelines relating to equity compensation.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 92
As of December 31, 2015, 86,863 shares of restricted stock had been granted under the 2010 Plan, of which 67,171 shares
remain restricted as of December 31, 2015 as detailed in the following table:
Year
Granted
Vesting Term
(In Years)
Shares
Remaining Term
(In Years)
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
2015
2015
5.0
4.0
5.0
3.0
5.0
2.0
5.0
1.0
5.0
5,500
2,704
7,996
3,808
14,776
7,786
10,422
2,156
12,023
67,171
0.1
0.2
1.2
0.1
2.1
0.1
3.1
0.1
4.1
1.9
The compensation cost related to these restricted stock grants was $1,089,000 and will be recognized over the vesting terms of
each grant. In 2015, $296,000 of expense was recognized for these restricted shares, leaving $345,000 in unrecognized expense as
of December 31, 2015. In 2014, $431,000 of expense was recognized for restricted shares, leaving $412,000 in unrecognized
expense as of December 31, 2014.
The Company established a shareholder-approved stock option plan in 1995 (the "1995 Plan"), under which the Company
granted options to employees for 600,000 shares of common stock. Only incentive stock options were granted under the 1995 Plan.
The option price of each option grant was determined by the Options Committee of the Board of Directors, and in no instance was
less than the fair market value on the date of the grant. An option's maximum term was ten years from the date of grant, with 50% of
the options granted vesting two years from the date of grant and the remaining 50% vesting five years from the date of grant. As of
January 16, 2005, all options under the 1995 Plan had been granted.
The Company applies the fair value recognition provisions of FASB ASC Topic 718, "Compensation – Stock Compensation",
to stock-based employee compensation. As of December 31, 2015, all outstanding options were fully vested and all compensation
cost for options had been recognized. A summary of the status of outstanding stock options as of December 31, 2015 and changes
during the year then ended, is presented below.
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
Granted in 2015
Exercised in 2015
Expired unexercised in 2015
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Exercisable at December 31, 2015
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
42,000
$
—
—
42,000
— $
— $
18.00
—
—
18.00
—
—
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (In
years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
—
—
—
—
—
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Note 16. Earnings Per Share
The following table provides detail for basic earnings per share (EPS) and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December
31, 2015, 2014 and 2013:
Income
(Numerator)
Shares
(Denominator)
Per-Share
Amount
For the year ended December 31, 2015
Net income as reported
$ 16,206,000
Basic EPS: Income available to common shareholders
16,206,000
10,674,755
$
1.52
Effect of dilutive securities: restricted stock and warrants
90,114
Diluted EPS: Income available to common shareholders plus assumed
conversions
For the year ended December 31, 2014
$ 16,206,000
10,764,869
$
1.51
Net income as reported
$ 14,709,000
Basic EPS: Income available to common shareholders
14,709,000
10,638,527
$
1.38
Effect of dilutive securities: restricted stock and warrants
72,337
Diluted EPS: Income available to common shareholders plus assumed
conversions
For the year ended December 31, 2013
$ 14,709,000
10,710,864
$
1.37
Net income as reported
Less dividends and amortization of premium on preferred stock
$ 12,965,000
384,000
Basic EPS: Income available to common shareholders
12,581,000
10,469,446
$
1.20
Effect of dilutive securities: restricted stock and warrants
51,609
Diluted EPS: Income available to common shareholders plus assumed
conversions
$ 12,581,000
10,521,055
$
1.20
All earnings per share calculations have been made using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
The dilutive securities are incentive stock options granted to certain key members of Management and warrants granted to the U.S.
Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program. The dilutive number of shares has been calculated using the treasury method,
assuming that all granted options and warrants were exercisable at the end of each period.
The following table presents the number of options and warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and the
amount which are above or below the strike price:
Outstanding
In-the-Money
Out-of-the-Money
As of December 31, 2015
Incentive stock options
Warrants to private parties
Total dilutive securities
As of December 31, 2014
Incentive stock options
Warrants issued to U.S. Treasury
Total dilutive securities
As of December 31, 2013
Incentive stock options
Warrants issued to U.S. Treasury
Total dilutive securities
—
226,819
226,819
42,000
225,904
267,904
42,000
225,904
267,904
—
226,819
226,819
—
225,904
225,904
—
225,904
225,904
—
—
—
42,000
—
42,000
42,000
—
42,000
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Note 17. Regulatory Capital Requirements
The ability of the Company to pay cash dividends to its shareholders depends primarily on receipt of dividends from its subsidiary,
the Bank. The subsidiary may pay dividends to its parent out of so much of its net income 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
income of that year combined with its retained net income of the preceding two years and subject to minimum regulatory capital
requirements. The amount available for dividends in 2016 will be 2016 earnings plus retained earnings of $12,738,000 from 2015
and 2014.
The payment of dividends by the Company is also affected by various regulatory requirements and policies, such as the
requirements to maintain adequate capital. In addition, if, in the opinion of the applicable regulatory authority, a bank under its
jurisdiction is engaged in or is about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice (which, depending on the financial condition of the
bank, could include the payment of dividends), that authority may require, after notice and hearing, that such bank cease and desist
from that practice. The Federal Reserve Bank and the Comptroller of the Currency have each indicated that paying dividends that
deplete a bank's capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. The Federal Reserve Bank,
the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have issued policy statements which provide that
bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings.
In addition to the effect on the payment of dividends, failure to meet minimum capital requirements can also result in
mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have an impact on the Company's operations. Under
capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital
guidelines that involve quantitative measurements of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated
under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by
the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
Financial institution regulators have established guidelines for minimum capital ratios for banks and bank holding
companies. The net unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale is generally not included in computing regulatory
capital. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company adopted the new Basel III regulatory capital framework as approved by
the federal banking agencies. The adoption of this new framework modified the calculation of the various capital ratios, added
a new ratio, common equity tier 1, and revised the adequately and well capitalized thresholds. Additionally, under the new rule,
in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments, the Company must hold a capital conservation
buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer is being phased in from 0.0% for
2015 to 2.50% by 2019. The Company met each of the well-capitalized ratio guidelines at December 31, 2015.
As of December 31, 2015, the most recent notification from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency classified the Bank
as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank
must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth
in the table. There are no conditions or events since this notification that Management believes have changed the institution's
category.
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The actual and minimum capital amounts and ratios for the Bank are presented in the following table:
As of December 31, 2015
Tier 2 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Common equity Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
average assets
As of December 31, 2014
Tier 2 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
average assets
Actual
For capital
adequacy
purposes
To be well-
capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action
provisions
$ 144,255,000
$ 74,316,000
$ 92,895,000
15.53%
8.00%
10.00%
$ 134,239,000
$ 55,737,000
$ 74,316,000
14.45%
6.00%
8.00%
$ 134,239,000
$ 41,803,000
$ 60,382,000
14.45%
4.50%
6.50%
$ 134,239,000
$ 60,885,000
$ 76,106,000
8.82%
4.00%
5.00%
$ 137,818,000
$ 68,524,000
$ 85,655,000
16.09%
8.00%
10.00%
$ 127,374,000
$ 34,262,000
$ 51,393,000
14.87%
4.00%
6.00%
$ 127,374,000
$ 58,086,000
$ 72,607,000
8.77%
4.00%
5.00%
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The actual and minimum capital amounts and ratios for the Company, on a consolidated basis, are presented in the following
table:
As of December 31, 2015
Tier 2 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Common equity Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
average assets
As of December 31, 2014
Tier 2 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
risk-weighted assets
Tier 1 capital to
average assets
Actual
For capital
adequacy
purposes
$ 146,653,000
$ 74,357,000
15.78%
8.00%
$ 136,637,000
$ 55,767,000
14.70%
6.00%
$ 136,637,000
$ 41,826,000
14.70%
4.50%
$ 136,637,000
$ 62,022,000
8.81%
4.00%
$ 139,414,000
$ 68,532,000
16.27%
8.00%
$ 128,970,000
$ 34,266,000
15.06%
4.00%
$ 128,970,000
$ 58,066,000
8.88%
4.00%
To be well-
capitalized
under prompt
corrective
action
provisions
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Note 18. Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments and Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs
of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to originate loans, commitments for unused lines of credit, and
standby letters of credit. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in
the consolidated balance sheets. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Bank has in
particular classes of financial instruments.
Commitments for unused lines are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established
in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.
Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of
collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on Management's credit evaluation of the
borrower. The Bank did not incur any losses on its commitments in 2015, 2014 or 2013.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee a customer's performance to a third
party, with the customer being obligated to repay (with interest) any amounts paid out by the Bank under the letter of credit. The
credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.
The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for loan
commitments and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same
credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 97
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Bank had the following off-balance-sheet financial instruments, whose contract amounts
represent credit risk:
As of December 31,
Unused lines, collateralized by residential real estate
Other unused commitments
Standby letters of credit
Commitments to extend credit
Total
2015
2014
$ 69,244,000
$ 65,264,000
49,833,000
49,608,000
4,098,000
4,480,000
10,374,000
13,593,000
$ 133,549,000
$ 132,945,000
The Bank grants residential, commercial and consumer loans to customers principally located in the Mid-Coast and Down East
regions of Maine. Collateral on these loans typically consists of residential or commercial real estate, or personal property. Although
the loan portfolio is diversified, a substantial portion of borrowers' ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economic
conditions in the area, especially in the real estate sector.
Note 19. Fair Value Disclosures
Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value to provide additional insight into the Company's quality of earnings. Some of
these assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a nonrecurring basis, with the
determination based upon applicable existing accounting pronouncements. For example, securities available for sale are recorded at
fair value on a recurring basis. Other assets, such as mortgage servicing rights, loans held for sale, and impaired loans, are recorded
at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using the lower of cost or market methodology to determine impairment of individual assets.
The Company groups assets and liabilities which are recorded at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets
and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. A financial instrument's level within the
fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement (with level 1 considered
highest and level 3 considered lowest). A brief description of each level follows.
Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar
instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are
observable in the market.
Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the
market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Valuation includes use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.
The fair value methods and assumptions for the Company's financial instruments and other assets measured at fair value are set
forth below.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks
The carrying values of cash equivalents, due from banks and federal funds sold approximate their relative fair values. As such, the
Company classifies these financial instruments as Level 1.
Investment Securities
The fair values of investment securities are estimated by independent providers using a market approach with observable
inputs, including matrix pricing and recent transactions. In obtaining such valuation information from third parties, the
Company has evaluated their valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values in order to determine whether the
valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company's principal markets. The Company's principal markets for its
securities portfolios are the secondary institutional markets, with an exit price that is predominantly reflective of bid level
pricing in those markets. Fair values are calculated based on the value of one unit without regard to any premium or discount
that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications, or estimated transaction
costs. If these considerations had been incorporated into the fair value estimates, the aggregate fair value could have been
changed. The carrying values of restricted equity securities approximate fair values. As such, the Company classifies
investment securities as Level 2.
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Loans Held for Sale
Loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of carrying value or market value. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is
based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, the Company classifies
mortgage loans held for sale as Level 2.
Loans
Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. The fair values of performing loans are
calculated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that
reflect the credit and interest risk inherent in the loan. The estimates of maturity are based on the Company's historical
experience with repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic
and lending conditions, and the effects of estimated prepayments. Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows, and discount
rates are judgmentally determined using available market information and specific borrower information. Management has
made estimates of fair value using discount rates that it believes to be reasonable. However, because there is no market for
many of these financial instruments, Management has no basis to determine whether the fair value presented above would be
indicative of the value negotiated in an actual sale. As such, the Company classifies loans as Level 3, except for certain
collateral-dependent impaired loans. Fair values of impaired loans are based on estimated cash flows and are discounted using a
rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows, or if collateral dependent, discounted to the
appraised value of the collateral as determined by reference to sale prices of similar properties, less costs to sell. As such, the
Company classifies collateral dependent impaired loans for which a specific reserve results in a fair value
measure as Level 2. All other impaired loans are classified as Level 3.
Other Real Estate Owned
Real estate acquired through foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value. The fair value of other real estate owned is based on
property appraisals and an analysis of sales prices of similar properties currently available. As such, the Company records other real
estate owned as nonrecurring Level 2.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing residential mortgage loans. Servicing assets and servicing
liabilities are reported using the amortization method and compared to fair value for impairment. In evaluating the fair values of
mortgage servicing rights, the Company obtains third party valuations based on loan level data including note rate, type and term of
the underlying loans. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights as Level 2.
Accrued Interest Receivable
The fair value estimate of this financial instrument approximates the carrying value as this financial instrument has a short maturity.
It is the Company's policy to stop accruing interest on loans for which it is probable that the interest is not collectible. Therefore,
this financial instrument has been adjusted for estimated credit loss. As such, the Company classifies accrued interest receivable as
Level 2.
Deposits
The fair value of deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates
currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. As such, the Company classifies deposits as Level 2.
The fair value estimates do not include the benefit that results from the low-cost funding provided by the deposits compared to the
cost of borrowing funds in the market. If that value were considered, the fair value of the Company's net assets could increase.
Borrowed Funds
The fair value of borrowed funds is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the
rates currently available for borrowings of similar remaining maturities. As such, the Company classifies borrowed funds as Level 2.
Accrued Interest Payable
The fair value estimate approximates the carrying amount as this financial instrument has a short maturity. As such, the Company
classifies accrued interest payable as Level 2.
Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments
Off-balance-sheet instruments include loan commitments. Fair values for loan commitments have not been presented as the future
revenue derived from such financial instruments is not significant.
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Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial
instrument. These values do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company's
entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company's financial
instruments, fair value estimates are based on Management's judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic
conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and
involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in
assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance-sheet financial
instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not
considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments include the
deferred tax asset, premises and equipment, and other real estate owned. In addition, tax ramifications related to the realization of
the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the
estimates.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Securities available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
Total assets
Securities available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities
State and political subdivisions
Other equity securities
Total assets
At December 31, 2015
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
— $ 195,110,000
—
24,506,000
—
3,423,000
— $ 223,039,000
$
$
— $ 195,110,000
—
24,506,000
—
3,423,000
— $ 223,039,000
At December 31, 2014
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
— $ 151,855,000
—
30,855,000
—
2,551,000
— $ 185,261,000
$
$
— $ 151,855,000
—
30,855,000
—
2,551,000
— $ 185,261,000
$
$
$
$
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that have had a fair value adjustment since their
initial recognition. Other real estate owned is presented net of an allowance for losses of $162,000 and $654,000 at December 2015
and 2014, respectively. Only collateral-dependent impaired loans with a related specific allowance for loan losses or a partial charge
off are included in impaired loans for purposes of fair value disclosures. Impaired loans below are presented net of specific
allowances of $292,000 and $1,074,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Other real estate owned
Impaired loans
Total assets
At December 31, 2015
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
— $
—
— $
1,532,000
699,000
2,231,000
$
$
Total
1,532,000
699,000
2,231,000
— $
—
— $
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Other real estate owned
Impaired loans
Total assets
At December 31, 2014
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
— $
—
— $
3,785,000
1,909,000
5,694,000
$
$
Total
3,785,000
1,909,000
5,694,000
— $
—
— $
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 101
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FASB ASC Topic 825, "Financial Instruments," requires disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, if the fair values can be reasonably determined. Fair value is best determined based
upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company's various financial
instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other
valuation techniques using observable inputs when available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used,
including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an
immediate settlement of the instrument. FASB ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial
instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent
the underlying fair value of the Company.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values for financial instruments as of December 31, 2015 were as follows:
As of December 31, 2015
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
4,013,000
4,013,000
4,013,000
$
14,299,000
$
14,299,000
$
14,299,000
$
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Securities available for sale
223,039,000
223,039,000
Securities to be held to maturity
240,023,000
243,123,000
Restricted equity securities
Loans held for sale
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses)
14,257,000
14,257,000
349,000
349,000
— $
—
223,039,000
243,123,000
14,257,000
349,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
262,763,000
23,906,000
126,141,000
20,331,000
405,315,000
8,379,000
699,000
107,419,000
—
23,754,000
699,000
978,008,000
1,915,000
4,912,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
265,616,000
262,763,000
24,166,000
23,906,000
126,551,000
126,141,000
19,730,000
20,331,000
401,315,000
405,315,000
8,421,000
8,379,000
109,101,000
108,118,000
23,822,000
23,754,000
978,722,000
978,707,000
1,093,000
4,912,000
1,915,000
4,912,000
$
130,566,000
$
125,651,000
$
— $
125,651,000
$
242,638,000
224,627,000
92,994,000
82,050,000
206,009,000
181,010,000
201,420,000
201,013,000
169,562,000
169,617,000
1,043,189,000
983,968,000
87,103,000
82,168,000
250,354,000
250,027,000
337,457,000
332,195,000
435,000
435,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
224,627,000
82,050,000
181,010,000
201,013,000
169,617,000
983,968,000
82,168,000
250,027,000
332,195,000
435,000
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total loans
Mortgage servicing rights
Accrued interest receivable
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
NOW deposits
Money market deposits
Savings deposits
Local certificates of deposit
National certificates of deposit
Total deposits
Repurchase agreements
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Total borrowed funds
Accrued interest payable
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values for financial instruments as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:
As of December 31, 2014
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
3,559,000
3,559,000
3,559,000
$
13,057,000
$
13,057,000
$
13,057,000
$
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Securities available for sale
185,261,000
185,261,000
Securities to be held to maturity
275,919,000
279,704,000
Restricted equity securities
Loans held for sale
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses)
13,912,000
13,912,000
—
—
— $
—
185,261,000
279,704,000
13,912,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
431,000
235,937,000
—
—
—
29,733,000
102,858,000
20,833,000
990,000
388,210,000
—
12,123,000
488,000
101,245,000
—
19,207,000
1,909,000
2,088,000
4,748,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
910,146,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
186,490,000
83,837,000
146,936,000
205,360,000
242,824,000
975,420,000
70,783,000
208,259,000
279,042,000
521,000
$
113,133,000
$
109,973,000
$
— $
109,973,000
$
Commercial
Real estate
Construction
Other
Municipal
Residential
Term
Construction
Home equity line of credit
Consumer
Total loans
Mortgage servicing rights
Accrued interest receivable
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
NOW deposits
Money market deposits
Savings deposits
Local certificates of deposit
National certificates of deposit
Total deposits
Repurchase agreements
238,104,000
236,368,000
29,951,000
29,733,000
102,738,000
102,858,000
20,406,000
20,833,000
382,620,000
389,200,000
12,136,000
12,123,000
102,258,000
101,733,000
19,007,000
19,207,000
907,220,000
912,055,000
1,086,000
4,748,000
2,088,000
4,748,000
199,977,000
186,490,000
98,607,000
83,837,000
165,601,000
146,936,000
205,072,000
205,360,000
242,429,000
242,824,000
1,024,819,000
975,420,000
74,725,000
70,783,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
205,191,000
208,259,000
Total borrowed funds
Accrued interest payable
279,916,000
279,042,000
521,000
521,000
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Note 20. Other Operating Income and Expense
Other operating income and other operating expense include the following items greater than 1% of revenues.
For the years ended December 31,
Other operating income
ATM and debit card income
Other operating expense
Advertising and marketing expense
Accounting and auditing expenses
Collections/foreclosures/ other real estate owned expense
ATM and interchange expense
Legal fees and expenses
Note 21. Legal Contingencies
2015
2014
2013
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,714,000
1,178,000
797,000
432,000
814,000
369,000
2,630,000
1,022,000
746,000
657,000
760,000
769,000
2,440,000
1,117,000
674,000
878,000
778,000
482,000
Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of Management, will have
no material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Note 22. Reclassifications
Certain items from prior years were reclassified in the financial statements to conform with the current year presentation. These do
not have a material impact on the balance sheet or statement of income presentations.
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Note 23. Condensed Financial Information of Parent
Condensed financial information for The First Bancorp, Inc. exclusive of its subsidiary is as follows:
Balance Sheets
As of December 31,
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Dividends receivable
Investments
Investment in subsidiary
Premises and equipment
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Dividends payable
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Net unrealized gain on available for sale securities,
net of tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
2015
2014
$
1,431,000
$
522,000
2,500,000
509,000
2,500,000
528,000
137,433,000
132,399,000
12,000
24,000
27,559,000
27,559,000
438,000
302,000
$ 169,882,000
$ 163,834,000
$
2,366,000
$
2,252,000
18,000
28,000
2,384,000
2,280,000
108,000
107,000
59,862,000
59,282,000
107,500,000
102,125,000
28,000
28,000
40,000
40,000
167,498,000
161,554,000
$ 169,882,000
$ 163,834,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 105
Statements of Income
For the years ended December 31,
Interest and dividends on investments
Net securities gains
Total income
Occupancy expense
Other operating expense
Total expense
Loss before income taxes and Bank earnings
Applicable income taxes
Loss before Bank earnings
Equity in earnings of Bank
Remitted
Unremitted
Net income
Statements of Cash Flows
2015
2014
2013
$
18,000
$
15,000
$
10,000
—
18,000
12,000
488,000
500,000
(482,000)
(172,000)
(310,000)
38,000
53,000
12,000
604,000
616,000
(563,000)
(200,000)
(363,000)
—
10,000
11,000
362,000
373,000
(363,000)
(128,000)
(235,000)
10,000,000
6,516,000
8,850,000
6,222,000
7,096,000
6,104,000
$ 16,206,000
$ 14,709,000
$ 12,965,000
For the years ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
2015
2014
2013
$ 16,206,000
$ 14,709,000
$ 12,965,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
Equity compensation expense
Gain on sale of investment
Increase in other assets
(Increase) decrease in dividend receivable
Increase in other liabilities
Unremitted earnings of Bank
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment to repurchase preferred stock
Purchase of common stock
Proceeds from sale of common stock
Dividends paid
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
12,000
296,000
—
(135,000)
(50,000)
160,000
(6,516,000)
9,973,000
9,000
431,000
(38,000)
(98,000)
(1,050,000)
105,000
(6,222,000)
7,846,000
11,000
214,000
—
(132,000)
400,000
258,000
(6,104,000)
7,612,000
—
—
(1,000)
(1,000)
—
—
—
(180,000)
465,000
(9,349,000)
(9,064,000)
909,000
522,000
$
1,431,000
$
—
—
(12,500,000)
—
457,000
(8,893,000)
(8,436,000)
(591,000)
1,113,000
522,000
$
11,973,000
(8,657,000)
(9,184,000)
(1,572,000)
2,685,000
1,113,000
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 106
Note 24. New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-01, Accounting for Investments in
Qualified Affordable Housing Projects. The amendments in this Update permit entities to make accounting policy elections to
account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain
conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in
proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income
statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). For those investments in qualified affordable housing projects not
accounted for using the proportional amortization method, the ASU requires the investment to be accounted for as an equity
method investment or a cost method investment. The amendments in this Update should be applied retrospectively to all
periods presented. A reporting entity that uses the effective yield method to account for its investments in qualified affordable
housing projects before the date of adoption may continue to apply the effective yield method for those preexisting investments.
The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2014. The ASU did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer
Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. The amendments in this Update clarify that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure
occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a
consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion
of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that
loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments
require disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded
investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure.
The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2014. The ASU did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
In May 2014, the FASB Issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The ASU was issued to clarify
the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial
Reporting Standards. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim
periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the ASU on its consolidated
financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing: Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions,
Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The ASU was issued to respond to concerns about current accounting and disclosures
for repurchase agreements and similar transactions. The concern was that under current accounting guidance there is an
unnecessary distinction between the accounting for different types of repurchase agreements. Under current guidance, the
repurchase-to-maturity transactions are accounted for as sales with forward agreements, whereas repurchase agreements that
settle before the maturity of the transferred financial asset are accounted for as secured borrowings. The ASU amendments
require new disclosures for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions
accounted for as secured borrowings. The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2014. The ASU did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation: Accounting for Share-Based
Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service
Period. The ASU was issued because current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on how to account for share-based
payments when a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The ASU is effective for annual
periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. The ASU will not have a material
effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14, Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors:
Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. The ASU was issued to provide specific
guidance on how to classify or measure foreclosed mortgage loans that are government guaranteed. The ASU is effective for
annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. The ASU did not have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The ASU was issued to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide
users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. This ASU changes how entities account for equity investments
that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The ASU also changes certain
disclosure requirements and other aspects of U.S. GAAP, including a requirement for public business entities to use the exit price
notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. The ASU is effective for fiscal years
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 107
beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The ASU will not have a material effect on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU was issued to increase transparency and
comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key
information about leasing arrangements. The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is reviewing the guidance in the ASU to determine whether it will have a material
effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The First Bancorp - 2015 Form 10-K - Page 108
Note 25. Quarterly Information
The following tables provide unaudited financial information by quarter for each of the past two years:
Dollars in thousands
except per share data
Balance Sheets
Cash and cash
equivalents
Interest-bearing
deposits in other
banks
Investments
Restricted equity
securities
Net loans and loans
held for sale
Other assets
2014Q1
2014Q2
2014Q3
2014Q4
2015Q1
2015Q2
2015Q3
2015Q4
$
13,894
$
20,416
$
17,167
$
13,057
$
13,855
$
16,481
$
19,169
$
14,299
2,935
272
773
3,559
336
488,553
502,015
472,660
461,180
418,772
24,565
463,064
301
4,013
461,255
463,062
13,912
13,912
13,912
13,912
13,912
13,912
13,912
14,257
857,315
89,508
880,492
86,973
896,857
87,268
907,220
83,203
928,973
82,984
953,201
82,117
953,674
91,361
979,071
90,108
Total assets
$ 1,466,117
$ 1,504,080
$ 1,488,637
$ 1,482,131
$ 1,458,832
$ 1,553,340
$ 1,539,672
$ 1,564,810
Deposits
$ 1,045,970
$ 1,033,436
$ 1,055,322
$ 1,024,819
$
966,825
$ 1,096,323
$ 1,058,365
$ 1,043,189
Borrowed funds
Other liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Total liabilities
& equity
253,519
14,212
152,416
298,520
14,675
157,449
258,636
15,489
159,190
279,916
15,842
161,554
312,576
15,915
163,516
278,013
15,195
163,809
297,369
16,797
167,141
337,457
16,666
167,498
$ 1,466,117
$ 1,504,080
$ 1,488,637
$ 1,482,131
$ 1,458,832
$ 1,553,340
$ 1,539,672
$ 1,564,810
Income and Comprehensive Income Statements
Interest income
$
12,623
$
12,740
$
12,869
$
12,790
$
12,365
$
12,574
$
12,833
$
13,038
Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for
loan losses
Net interest income
after provision for
loan losses
Non-interest income
Non-interest expense
Income before
taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Basic earnings per
share
Diluted earnings per
share
$
$
$
2,912
9,711
400
9,311
2,332
7,252
4,391
963
3,428
0.32
0.32
$
$
$
2,905
9,835
100
9,735
2,458
7,291
4,902
1,155
3,747
0.35
0.35
$
$
$
2,865
10,004
350
9,654
3,656
7,802
5,508
1,400
4,108
0.39
0.38
$
$
$
2,743
10,047
300
9,747
2,602
7,875
4,474
1,048
3,426
0.32
0.32
$
$
$
2,663
9,702
500
9,202
3,658
7,265
5,595
1,420
4,175
0.39
0.39
$
$
$
2,496
10,078
400
9,678
2,834
6,980
5,532
1,458
4,074
0.38
0.38
$
$
$
2,322
10,511
200
2,393
10,645
450
10,311
10,195
2,975
7,707
5,579
1,391
4,188
0.39
0.39
$
$
$
2,763
7,944
5,014
1,245
3,769
0.36
0.35
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain
(loss) on securities
available for sale
Net unrealized loss
on securities
transfered from
available for sale to
held to maturity
Unrecognized loss on
postretirement
benefit costs
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Comprehensive
income
$
4,824
$
3,313
$
(319) $
1,295
$
57
$
(1,591) $
1,330
$
(1,195)
(28)
(20)
(19)
(17)
(15)
(13)
—
—
—
—
—
(313)
$
$
4,824
8,252
$
$
3,313
7,060
$
$
(347) $
962
3,761
$
4,388
$
$
—
38
4,213
$
$
—
—
(31)
(1,608) $
1,315
2,466
$
5,503
$
$
(1,239)
2,530
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Shareholders and Board of Directors
The First Bancorp, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December
31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss), changes in
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. We have also audited
The First Bancorp, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in
the 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO). The First Bancorp, Inc.'s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining
effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the Company's internal control over
financial reporting based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in
all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by Management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed
risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. A company's internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being
made only in accordance with authorizations of Management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets
that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated results of their
operations and their consolidated cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, The First
Bancorp, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015,
based on criteria established in COSO.
Bangor, Maine
March 11, 2016
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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as of December 31, 2015, the
end of the period 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 are effective to provide reasonable assurance 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. Also, based on Management's evaluation, there was no change in the Company's internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015 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.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Management of the Company is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements and other
financial information contained in this Form 10-K. Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting and for identifying the framework used to evaluate its effectiveness. Management has
designed processes, internal control and a business culture that foster financial integrity and accurate reporting. The
Company's comprehensive system of internal control over financial reporting was designed to provide reasonable assurances
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of the Company in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's accounting policies and internal control over
financial reporting, established and maintained by Management, are under the general oversight of the Company's Board of
Directors, including the Board of Directors' Audit Committee.
Management has made a comprehensive review, evaluation, and assessment of the Company's internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2015. The standard measures adopted by Management in making its evaluation are the
measures in the 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission. Based upon its review and evaluation, Management concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective and that there were no material weaknesses.
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC, an independent registered public accounting firm, which has audited and reported on the
consolidated financial statements contained in this Form 10-K, has issued its written attestation report on Management's
assessment of the Company's internal control over financial reporting which precedes this report.
Tony C. McKim, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 11, 2016
F. Stephen Ward , Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
March 11, 2016
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 112
ITEM 9B. Other Information
None
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information with respect to directors and executive officers of the Company required by Item 10 shall be included in the
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27, 2016 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
Information with respect to executive compensation required by Item 11 shall be included in the Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27, 2016 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
Information with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and Management and related stockholder matters
required by Item 12 shall be included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27,
2016 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information with respect to certain relationships and related transactions required by Item 13 shall be included in the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27, 2016 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Information with respect to principal accounting fees and services required by Item 14 shall be included in the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 27, 2016 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 113
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
A. 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 Company's Form 8-K dated August 25, 2004, filed under item 1.01 on August 27, 2004.
Exhibit 3.1 Conformed Copy of the Registrant's 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 Amendment to the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Company's Form 8-K filed under item 5.03 on May 1, 2008).
Exhibit 3.3 Amendment to the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Definitive Proxy
Statement for the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting filed on March 14, 2008).
Exhibit 3.4 Amendment to the Registrant's Articles of Incorporation authorizing issuance of preferred stock (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2008).
Exhibit 3.5 Conformed Copy of the Company's Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K
filed under item 5.03 on October 31, 2012).
Exhibit 10.1 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as referenced in the Company’s Form S-8 filed on January 28, 2016.
Exhibit 10.2(a) Specimen Employment Continuity Agreement entered into with Mr. McKim, 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 Mr. McKim, 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 10.2(c) Specimen Amendment to Employment Continuity Agreement entered into with Mr. McKim, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on January 31, 2006.
Exhibit 10.3(a) Specimen Split Dollar Agreement entered into with Mr. McKim with a death benefit of $250,000.
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 Mr. McKim, 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 10.4 Specimen Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan entered into with Messrs. Daigneault and
Ward changing the normal retirement age to receive the full benefit under the Plan from age 65 to age 63, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on December 30, 2008.
Exhibit 10.5 Purchase and Assumption Agreement between the Bank and Camden National Bank for the purchase of a bank
branch, loans and deposits at 63 Union Street in Rockland, Maine, attached as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2012.
Exhibit 10.6 Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Bank and Camden National Bank for the purchase of a bank building
at 145 Exchange Street in Bangor, Maine, attached as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on
August 9, 2012.
Exhibit 10.7 Underwriting agreement for a public common stock offering between the Company and Keefe, Bruyette &
Woods, Inc., a Stifel Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on
March 26, 2013.
Exhibit 10.8 Letter Agreement between the Company and the United States Treasury, dated March 27, 2013, to repurchase
$2.5 million of the Company's Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on March 28, 2013.
Exhibit 10.9 Letter Agreement between the Company and the United States Treasury, dated May 8, 2013, to repurchase
$10.0 million of the Company's Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed under item 1.01 on March 28, 2013.
Exhibit 10.10 Specimen Deferred Compensation Agreement entered into with Mr. Daigneault, referenced in the Company's
Form 8-K filed under item 5.02 on September 30, 2014.
Exhibit 14.1 Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, adopted by the Board of Directors on September 19, 2003.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2006.
Exhibit 14.2 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted by the Board of Directors on April 15, 2004. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 14.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2006.
Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13A-14(A) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section
906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section
906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 101.INS XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase
Exhibit 101.INS XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Exhibit 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) 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.
THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.
Tony C. McKim, President
March 11, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Tony C. McKim, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 11, 2016
F. Stephen Ward, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
March 11, 2016
David B. Soule, Jr., Director and Chairman of the Board
March 11, 2016
Katherine M. Boyd, Director
March 11, 2016
Robert B. Gregory, Director
March 11, 2016
Renee W. Kelly, Director
March 11, 2016
Mark N. Rosborough, Director
March 11, 2016
Cornelius Russell, Director
March 11, 2016
Stuart G. Smith, Director
March 11, 2016
Bruce A. Tindal, Director
March 11, 2016
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 116
Exhibit 10.1 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The First, N.A., a national bank with its principal place of business in the town of Damariscotta, County of Lincoln, State of
Maine (hereafter referred to as the “Bank”), hereby adopts the following stock purchase plan (the “Plan”) for employees of
the Bank (each an “Employee”) and members of the Board of Directors (each a "Director") of the Bank or its parent
company, The First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), effective January 28, 2016.
The Plan replaces The First National Bank of Damariscotta Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (the “Old Plan”), which was
initially effective February 1, 1987. All shares remaining in the Old Plan will be transferred to the Plan as of the effective
date of the Plan.
Purpose
The Plan is intended to advance the interests of the Bank and the Company by providing Employees and Directors with an
opportunity to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock directly from the Company (without fees or commissions)
and enlarge their proprietary interests in the Company. This is an incentive to work for the success of the Bank and the
Company, and to encourage them to remain in the employ of the Bank or to continue to serve on the Board of Directors of
the Bank or the Company, as applicable.
Administration
The Plan shall be administered by the Senior HR Officer (the “Administrator”). The Administrator may adopt rules and
regulations from time to time for carrying out the Plan. The Administrator shall be accountable to the Board of Directors of
the Bank for the operation of the Plan and shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Bank with respect to
participation in the Plan by Employees of the Bank and by Directors.
Eligibility
Any Employee who has been in the employment of the Bank for a period of three (3) consecutive calendar months, and any
Director, shall be eligible to purchase stock under the Plan while he or she remains an Employee or a Director, as applicable.
Stock
The Company has, as of January 28, 2016, authorized capital stock of 18,000,000 shares of common stock, of which
10,752,421 shares are issued and outstanding. The Company has allocated 250,000 shares of its common stock for the
purposes of the Plan.
Tax Considerations
The purchase of stock under this Plan will be subject to no special income tax treatment.
Plan Enrollment
Enrollment forms are available for eligible Employees and Directors through the Human Resources Department.
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Method of Payment
Payment for the stock will be by payroll deduction or, in the case of Directors, by withholding of or deduction from Director
fee payments. In addition, optional cash payments may be made by eligible Employees or Directors in amounts not to exceed
$2,000 per calendar quarter. Employees may also purchase shares of stock utilizing all or part of a Years of Service Award.
Purchase of Shares
Purchases of shares under the Plan shall be effectuated at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price of such shares as of the close
of business on the tenth day of each month, or (if not a business day) the business day immediately following. Funds held by
the Bank pursuant to payroll deduction, Directors’ fees deduction or withholding, or otherwise for the purchase of shares
under the Plan pending such purchases, shall be deposited in a non-interest-bearing checking account with the Bank in the
name of the Plan (the "Account"). Dividends paid on shares under the Plan will be deposited into the Account and held in the
Account until the next share purchase date for automatic reinvestment. Fractional shares may be purchased or issued under
the Plan to allow the entire balance in the Account on the purchase date to be used for the purchase of shares.
Share Purchase Elections and Modifications
Plan participants shall be entitled to elect to purchase shares under the Plan or to terminate or modify an existing election to
purchase shares under the Plan through written notice delivered to the Administrator. Such written notice will be effective for
the next practical payroll date for Employees and the next Director fee payment for Directors. If a written notice is received
during a trading blackout period under the Company’s insider trading policy for Employees and Directors, the notice will not
be effective until the first payroll date or first Director fee payment date after the trading blackout period ends.
Ending of Participation
Once an Employee or Director ends his or her service to the Bank and/or the Company, his or her eligibility to participate in
the plan will end. Within 45 days of the end of service date, the Employee’s or Director’s Plan shares must be transferred to
certificate or book-entry holdings. Once this transfer is complete, the shares will be eligible for participation (at the option of
the former Employee or Director) in the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Reports; Information
The Company shall deliver to each Plan participant, promptly following the end of each calendar quarter, a statement
detailing such Plan participant’s Plan activity and balance during such quarter and as of the end of such quarter. In addition,
the Company shall deliver to each Plan participant all information required to be delivered to such Plan participant under
Rule 428(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and shall deliver to any Plan participant (on request and at no charge)
a copy of any document incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities
Exchange Commission with respect to the Plan
Termination and Amendment of the Plan
This Plan may be amended by action of the Boards of Directors of the Bank and the Company and will continue in effect
until terminated by the Boards of Directors of the Bank and the Company.
Adopted this 28th day of January, 2016, by the Board of Directors of The First, N.A. and the Board of Directors of the First
Bancorp, Inc.
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 118
Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
As the independent registered public accountants of The First Bancorp, Inc., we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in the registration statement (No. 333-167014) on Form S-8 of our report dated March 11, 2016, with respect to the
consolidated balance sheets of The First Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as
of December 31, 2015, which report appears in the December 31, 2015 annual report on Form 10-K of The First Bancorp,
Inc.
Bangor, Maine
March 11, 2016
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 119
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
I, Tony C. McKim, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Registrant”);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is
being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the Registrant’s fourth quarter of 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors:
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 11, 2016
Tony C. McKim
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
I, F. Stephen Ward, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of The First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Registrant”);
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is
being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the Registrant’s fourth quarter of 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of Registrant’s board of directors:
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 11, 2016
F. Stephen Ward
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Periodic Financial Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
The undersigned officer of The First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies that the Company’s annual report on
Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2015 to which this certification is being furnished as an exhibit (the “Report”),
as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and that the
information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company. This certification is provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K
(“Item 601(b)(32)”) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the Exchange Act.
In accordance with clause (ii) of Item 601(b)(32), this certification (A) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18
of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and (B) shall not be deemed to be incorporated by
reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference.
Date: March 11, 2016
Tony C. McKim
President and Chief Executive Officer
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 122
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Periodic Financial Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
The undersigned officer of The First Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies that the Company’s annual report on
Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2015 to which this certification is being furnished as an exhibit (the “Report”),
as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and that the
information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company. This certification is provided pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K
(“Item 601(b)(32)”) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the Exchange Act.
In accordance with clause (ii) of Item 601(b)(32), this certification (A) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18
of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and (B) shall not be deemed to be incorporated by
reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically
incorporates it by reference.
Date: March 11, 2016
F. Stephen Ward
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 123
Shareholder Information
Common Stock Prices and Dividends
The common stock of The First Bancorp, Inc. (ticker
symbol FNLC) trades on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market. The following table reflects the high and low
prices of actual sales in each quarter of 2015 and 2014.
Such quotations do not reflect retail mark-ups, mark-
downs or brokers’ commissions.
2015
2014
High
$18.25
19.74
20.00
22.56
Low
$16.20
16.41
17.50
18.61
High
$17.20
17.50
17.84
18.34
Low
$16.02
15.61
16.02
16.74
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
The last known transaction of the Company’s stock
during 2015 was on December 31 at $20.47 per share.
There are no warrants outstanding with respect to the
Company’s common stock other than warrants to
purchase up to 226,819 shares of its common stock
(subject to adjustment) at $16.53 per share issued to
private partied. The Company has no securities
outstanding which are convertible into common equity.
The table below sets forth the cash dividends declared in
the last two fiscal years:
Date
Declared
March 20, 2014
June 19, 2014
September 18, 2014
December 18, 2014
March 19, 2015
June 17, 2015
September 16, 2015
December 17, 2015
Amount
Per Share
$0.200
$0.210
$0.210
$0.210
$0.210
$0.220
$0.220
$0.220
Date
Payable
April 30, 2014
July 31, 2014
October 31, 2014
January 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
July 31, 2015
October 30, 2015
January 29, 2016
Pending Legal Proceedings
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which
the Company or the Bank is the party or to which any of
its property is subject, other than routine litigation
incidental to the business of the Bank. None of these
proceedings is expected to have a material effect on the
financial condition of the Company or of the Bank.
Number of Shareholders
The number of shareholders of record as of
February 19, 2016 was approximately 3,226.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
The Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is available online
at the Commission’s website: www.sec.gov. Shareholders
may obtain a written copy, without charge, upon written
request to the address listed below.
Accessing Reports Online
The Company’s 2016 proxy materials may be accessed
online at: http://materials.proxyvote.com/31866P.
The First Bancorp, Inc.’s website address is
www.thefirstbancorp.com. All press releases, SEC filings
and other reports or information issued by the Company
are available at this website, as well as the Company’s
Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, the
Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Audit
Committee Charter, Nominating Committee Charter, and
Compensation Committee Charter. All SEC filings are
accessible at the Commission’s website: www.sec.gov.
Corporate Headquarters
Contact:
F. Stephen Ward, Chief Financial Officer
The First Bancorp, Inc.
223 Main Street, P.O. Box 940
Damariscotta, Maine 04543
207-563-3195; 1-800-564-3195
Transfer Agent
Changes of address or title should be directed to:
Shareholder Relations
The First Bancorp, Inc.
223 Main Street, P.O. Box 940
Damariscotta, Maine 04543
207-563-3195; 1-800-564-3195
Independent Certified Public Accountants
Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC
36 Pleasant Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Corporate Counsel
Pierce Atwood LLP, Attorneys
254 Commercial Street, Merrill’s Wharf
Portland, Maine 04101
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The First
Bancorp, Inc. will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at
11:00 a.m. at the Samoset Resort, 220 Warrenton Street
Rockport Maine 04856.
Photography Credits
All photographs contained in this report are
copyright of the following photographers:
Debora Snyder: Front Cover. Sean Carnell: Page 8.
Nancy Albertson: Page 9. Don Dunbar: Pages 10, 11.
Greg Hartford: Pages 13, 14. Jeff Kirlin: Page 12.
Monty Rand: Pages 2, 5. Cyndi Wood: Page 15.
Frank Stephens: Inside Cover, Pages 1, 6, 7, 16.
The First Bancorp – 2015 Form 10-K 124
Board of Directors
David B. Soule, Jr., Chairman of the Board
Katherine M. Boyd
Robert B. Gregory
Renee W. Kelly
Tony C. McKim
Mark N. Rosborough
Cornelius J. Russell
Stuart G. Smith
Bruce B. Tindal
Directors of The First Bancorp also serve as
Directors of The First, N.A.
The First Bancorp Executive Officers
Tony C. McKim
President & Chief Executive Officer
F. Stephen Ward
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Charles A. Wootton
Executive Vice President & Clerk
National Bank
Office Locations
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Blue Hill
Boothbay Harbor
Calais
Camden
Damariscotta
Eastport
Ellsworth
Northeast Harbor
Rockland Park Street
Rockland Union Street
Rockport
Southwest Harbor
Waldoboro
Wiscasset
First National Bank Executive Management Team
Tony C. McKim
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard M. Elder
Executive Vice President & Senior Retail Officer
Susan A. Norton
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources, Marketing & Compliance
Steven K. Parady, Esq.
Executive Vice President,
Chief Fiduciary Officer & Senior Trust Officer
Tammy L. Plummer
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Sarah J. Tolman
Executive Vice President, Branch Administration
F. Stephen Ward
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Charles A. Wootton
Executive Vice President & Senior Lending Officer
Office Locations
Bangor
Bar Harbor
Damariscotta
Ellsworth
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