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Bar Harbor Bankshares reports recurring developments as a bank holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, including operating results, loan and deposit trends, customer service fees, trust management fee income, securities activity and quarterly cash dividends. The company provides banking, lending, card, online and mobile banking, merchant services, brokerage access, and trust and investment management services for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and municipalities.
Company news also covers capital and governance matters, shareholder voting topics, and completed expansion activity in Northern New England. The completed acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp and Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank expanded Bar Harbor's banking footprint in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) reported a 28% increase in fourth-quarter net income, reaching $12.5 million or $0.83 per diluted share, compared to $9.8 million or $0.65 in Q4 2021. For 2022, total net income rose 11% to $43.6 million, or $2.88 per diluted share. Highlights include a 3.76% net interest margin and significant 19% commercial loan growth. Despite a 3% drop in total deposits, the company managed to maintain strong asset quality with a 0.17% non-performing asset ratio. A cash dividend of $0.26 per share was declared, yielding 3.25% at year-end.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) reported a net income of $11.4 million or $0.76 per diluted share for Q3 2022, up from $11.0 million or $0.73 in Q3 2021. The net interest margin improved to 3.47% from 3.02% year-over-year, while loan growth surged by 18%. The efficiency ratio decreased to 58% from 59%, aided by disciplined expense management. A cash dividend of $0.26 per share was declared, yielding 3.92%.
The bank maintained strong asset quality, with a non-performing assets ratio of 0.20%.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) announced a net income of $10.5 million or $0.70 per diluted share for Q2 2022, up from $9.0 million or $0.60 per diluted share in Q2 2021. The bank reported a 1.14% return on assets and 11% annualized loan growth, with a 3.19% net interest margin. Core deposits grew 9% annually. The efficiency ratio improved to 59%, and non-performing assets decreased to 0.21% of total assets. A cash dividend of $0.26 per share was declared, yielding over 4%. The company also initiated a stock repurchase plan for 5% of shares.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) announced a stock repurchase plan, authorizing the buyback of up to 5% of its outstanding shares, totaling approximately 751,000 shares as of May 31, 2022. The plan, which can last up to 12 months, allows repurchases through various methods at the company's discretion. Key factors influencing buybacks include stock price, securities law restrictions, and the company's financial performance. This move is intended to enhance shareholder value while maintaining flexibility for other capital uses.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) reported a net income of $9.1 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for Q1 2022, down from $9.5 million, or $0.63 per share in Q1 2021. Core earnings also decreased from $0.68 to $0.62. Notable highlights include a 21% increase in annualized commercial loan growth and a net interest margin improvement to 2.95%. A dividend of $0.26 per share was declared, yielding 3.63% based on the stock's closing price. Total deposits stood at $3.0 billion, with 500 new accounts opened during the quarter.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) reported a net income of $9.8 million or $0.65 per diluted share for Q4 2021, an increase compared to $8.6 million or $0.58 per share in Q4 2020. Core earnings per share rose to $0.68 from $0.62. Key highlights include a 13% growth in commercial loans and deposits, alongside a 1.02% return on assets. The net interest margin declined to 2.79%, while a dividend of $0.24 per share was declared, payable on March 17, 2022.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) reported a significant increase in net income for Q3 2021, reaching $11 million or $0.73 per diluted share, up from $8.4 million or $0.56 per share in Q3 2020. Core earnings also rose to $11 million, reflecting a 20% growth year-over-year. Highlights include a 10% annualized growth in commercial loans and 32% in core deposits. The bank declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on December 17, 2021, yielding 3.42%. Total assets reached $3.7 billion, with improving credit quality metrics, indicating strong financial health and operational resilience.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) reported a 9% increase in net income for Q2 2021, reaching $9.0 million or $0.60 per share, compared to $8.5 million or $0.55 per share in Q2 2020. Core earnings saw a 13% growth, totaling $9.4 million or $0.63 per share. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on September 17, 2021. Total assets stood at $3.6 billion, with a notable 14% annualized growth in core deposits. However, loans decreased by $35.5 million due to PPP loan forgiveness and prepayments.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) announced a 9% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it by $0.02 to $0.24 per share. The dividend is set for shareholders of record by May 18, 2021, with a payment date of June 18, 2021. This increase reflects a 3.26% annualized yield based on a closing stock price of $29.42 at the end of Q1 2021. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, has been serving Northern New England since 1887.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) reported a strong fourth quarter 2020 with net income reaching $8.6 million, or $0.58 per share, a significant increase from $4.2 million, or $0.27 per share, in the same period of 2019. Core earnings climbed 11% to $9.2 million, or $0.62 per share, compared to $8.8 million in Q4 2019. Key highlights included 11% annualized growth in commercial loans, a 3.02% net interest margin, and a 0.33% ratio of non-performing assets to total assets. Strategic operational adjustments during the pandemic have positioned the bank for continued growth.