Bar Harbor Bankshares EVP Mercier to retire in 2026

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB) announced that John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the company and its subsidiary Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has notified the boards of his intent to retire effective December 31, 2026.

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BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB) announced that John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the company and its subsidiary Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has notified the boards of his intent to retire effective December 31, 2026.

Mercier will continue serving in his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer until the retirement date, providing continuity in the bank’s lending leadership while the company manages the transition.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Retirement effective date: December 31, 2026 Retirement notice date: September 15, 2026 Trading symbol: BHB

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Retirement effective date December 31, 2026 Planned retirement date for Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer John M. Mercier

Retirement notice date September 15, 2026 Date John M. Mercier notified the boards of his intent to retire

Trading symbol BHB Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share, listed on NYSE American

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Pre-commencement communications

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer financial

"John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer"

Pre-commencement communications regulatory

"Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b)"

FAQ

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What leadership change did BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB) announce in this 8-K?

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES announced that John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, has notified the boards of his intent to retire effective December 31, 2026, and he will continue in his role until that date.

When will John M. Mercier retire from BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB)?

John M. Mercier plans to retire effective December 31, 2026. Until that retirement date, he will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Bar Harbor Bankshares and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.

What is John M. Mercier’s current role at BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB)?

John M. Mercier currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Bar Harbor Bankshares and its subsidiary Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, and he will remain in this position until his planned retirement on December 31, 2026.

Does the 8-K for BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB) indicate an immediate management change?

No. The 8-K states that John M. Mercier has given notice of his intent to retire, but he will continue in his role until December 31, 2026, so there is no immediate change in his position.

On what date did BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES (BHB) receive the retirement notice from John M. Mercier?

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES received the retirement notice from John M. Mercier on September 15, 2026, when he informed the boards of the company and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust of his intent to retire at year-end 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2026

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BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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Maine	001-13349	01-0393663
(State or Other Jurisdiction) of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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PO Box 400	​	04609-0400
82 Main Street	​	(Zip Code)
Bar Harbor, Maine	​	​
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (207) 288-3314

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Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share	BHB	NYSE American

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Emerging growth company  ☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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On September 15, 2026, John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Bar Harbor Bankshares (the “Company”) and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (the “Bank”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank of his intent to retire effective December 31, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”).  Mr. Mercier will continue in his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer until the Retirement Date.

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SIGNATURES

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

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​	Bar Harbor Bankshares
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September 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Curtis C. Simard
​	​	Curtis C. Simard
​	​	President and CEO

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