We consider our growth markets to be those that that have accelerated growth opportunities in comparison to our other markets, based on current and forecasted demographic information, and where we currently have less of a presence and market share. Further details of our financial information can be found within the consolidated financial statements in Item 8.
We consider our growth markets to be those that have accelerated growth opportunities in comparison to our other markets, based on current and forecasted demographic information, and where we currently have less of a presence and market share. Further details of our financial information can be found within the consolidated financial statements in Item 8.
The federal bank regulators have adopted regulations as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (“EGRRCPA”) to implement an exemption from the Capital Rules for smaller banking organizations, including the Company and the Bank, that maintain a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” of at least 8% to 10%.
The federal bank regulators have adopted regulations as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (“EGRRCPA”) to implement an exemption from the Capital Rules for smaller banking organizations, 10 including the Company and the Bank, that maintain a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” of at least 8% to 10%.
Under these regulations, as long as the Company and the Bank continue to meet the requirements to be qualifying small banking organizations ( i.e ., they have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets and meet certain risk-based criteria), they are permitted to opt into (or out of) the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework at 10 any time and for any reason.
Under these regulations, as long as the Company and the Bank continue to meet the requirements to be qualifying small banking organizations ( i.e ., they have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets and meet certain risk-based criteria), they are permitted to opt into (or out of) the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework at any time and for any reason.
Generally, however, they contain one or more of the following elements: (i) restrictions on trade with or investment in a sanctioned country, including prohibitions against direct or indirect imports from and exports to a sanctioned country and prohibitions on “U.S. persons” engaging in financial or other transactions relating to a sanctioned country or with certain designated persons and entities; (ii) a blocking of assets in which the government or specially designated nationals of the sanctioned country have an interest, by prohibiting transfers of property subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including property in the possession or control of U.S. persons); and (iii) restrictions on transactions with or involving certain persons or entities.
Generally, however, they contain one or more of the following elements: (i) restrictions on trade with or 14 investment in a sanctioned country, including prohibitions against direct or indirect imports from and exports to a sanctioned country and prohibitions on “U.S. persons” engaging in financial or other transactions relating to a sanctioned country or with certain designated persons and entities; (ii) a blocking of assets in which the government or specially designated nationals of the sanctioned country have an interest, by prohibiting transfers of property subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including property in the possession or control of U.S. persons); and (iii) restrictions on transactions with or involving certain persons or entities.
If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order restricting asset growth, requiring an institution to 11 increase its ratio of tangible equity to assets or directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the “prompt corrective action” provisions of the FDIA.
If, after being so notified, an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an acceptable compliance plan, the agency must issue an order directing action to correct the deficiency and may issue an order restricting asset growth, requiring an institution to increase its ratio of tangible equity to assets or directing other actions of the types to which an undercapitalized institution is subject under the “prompt corrective action” provisions of the FDIA.
Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other government agency, are not bank deposits or obligations and may lose value. Customers may also access our products and services using other channels, including online at www . CamdenNational.bank or by downloading our mobile phone application (or “app”).
Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other government agency, are not bank deposits or obligations and may lose value. Customers may also access our products and services using other channels, including online at www.CamdenNational.bank or by downloading our mobile phone application (or “app”). Competition .
The rule for calculating assessment rates for established small banks, including the Bank, utilizes the CAMELS rating system, which is a supervisory rating system designed to take into account and reflect all financial and operational risks 8 that a bank may face, including capital adequacy, asset quality, management capability, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk.
The rule for calculating assessment rates for established small banks, including the Bank, utilizes the CAMELS rating system, which is a supervisory rating system designed to take into account and reflect all financial and operational risks that a bank may face, including capital adequacy, asset quality, management capability, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk.
Under the BHCA, a company is deemed to control a bank or bank holding company if the company owns, controls or holds with power to vote 25% or more of a class of voting securities of the bank or bank holding company, controls in any manner the election of a majority of directors or trustees of the bank or bank holding company, or the FRB determines that the company has the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the bank or bank holding company.
Under the BHCA, a company is deemed to control a bank or bank holding company if the company owns, controls or holds with power to vote 25% or more of a class of voting securities of the bank or bank holding company, controls in any manner the election of a 8 majority of directors or trustees of the bank or bank holding company, or the FRB determines that the company has the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the bank or bank holding company.
The liability of the parent holding company under any such guarantee is limited to the lesser of five percent of the bank’s assets at the time it became “undercapitalized” or the amount needed to comply. Information concerning the Company and the Bank with respect to capital requirements is incorporated by reference from Item 7.
The liability of the parent holding company under any such guarantee is limited to the lesser of five percent of the bank’s assets at the time it became “undercapitalized” or the amount needed to comply. 11 Information concerning the Company and the Bank with respect to capital requirements is incorporated by reference from Item 7.
Under FDIC regulations, an institution that is “well capitalized” and has a CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2 is permitted to exempt reciprocal deposits from treatment as brokered deposits up to the lesser of $5 billion or 20% of the institution’s total liabilities.
Under FDIC regulations, an institution that is “well capitalized” and has a CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2 is permitted to exempt reciprocal deposits from 9 treatment as brokered deposits up to the lesser of $5 billion or 20% of the institution’s total liabilities.
See “—Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness—Regulatory Capital Requirements” above. Certain Transactions by Banks with their Affiliates Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and the FRB’s Regulation W restrict transactions between a bank and its affiliates, including its parent bank holding company.
See “—Capital Adequacy and Safety and Soundness—Regulatory Capital Requirements” above. 12 Certain Transactions by Banks with their Affiliates Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and the FRB’s Regulation W restrict transactions between a bank and its affiliates, including its parent bank holding company.
In general, the Bank must provide its customers with an initial and annual disclosure that explains its policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, except as otherwise required or permitted by law, the Bank is prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in such policies and procedures.
In general, the Bank 13 must provide its customers with an initial and annual disclosure that explains its policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, except as otherwise required or permitted by law, the Bank is prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in such policies and procedures.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Archer spent seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Mr. Archer is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and a graduate of the American Bankers Association (“ABA”) Stonier Graduate School of Banking where he also completed the Wharton Leadership Program. Mr.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Archer spent seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (“PwC”). Mr. Archer is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and a graduate of the American Bankers Association (“ABA”) Stonier Graduate School of Banking where he also completed the Wharton Leadership Program. Mr.
Institutions that are not well rated or “well capitalized” may treat reciprocal deposits as non-brokered up to an amount equal to a “special cap” set forth in the regulations. Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) .
Institutions that are not well rated or “well capitalized” may treat reciprocal deposits as non-brokered up to an amount equal to a “special cap” set forth in the regulations. Community Reinvestment Act .
Prior to becoming EVP, Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Ackley served as SVP and Director of Information Security & Enterprise Risk Management for the Company from 2016 through July 2023 and prior to that served as Vice President and Senior Information Security Officer of the Company. Mr.
Prior to becoming EVP, Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Ackley served as SVP and Director of Information Security & Enterprise Risk Management for the Company from 2016 through July 2023 and prior to that served as Vice President (“VP”) and Senior Information Security Officer of the Company. Mr.
Smyth Executive Vice President, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer 54 Simon R. Griffiths joined the Company in November 2023 as Executive Vice President (“EVP”) and Chief Operating Officer until he became President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and a member of the board of directors of the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2024.
Smyth Executive Vice President, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer 55 Simon R. Griffiths joined the Company in November 2023 as Executive Vice President (“EVP”) and Chief Operating Officer until he became President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and a member of the board of directors of the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2024.
Archer currently serves as a member of local non-profit organizations, including as the Treasurer and Executive Committee member of the board of JMG, Inc., board member for the local little league, and as a committee member for the local town recreational department. David J. Ackley joined the Company in 2011 and became EVP, Chief Risk Officer in July 2023.
Archer currently serves as a member of local non-profit organizations, including as the Treasurer and Executive Committee member of the board of JMG, Inc. and as a committee member for the local town recreational department. David J. Ackley joined the Company in 2011 and became EVP, Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”) in July 2023.
Martel was a Senior Vice President at TD Bank and served in several senior 6 management positions in the US and Canada. Mr. Martel began his banking career as a senior branch manager for People’s Heritage Bank, a predecessor to BankNorth Group. He is a founding member, past president and the current Treasurer of Amagara Marungi, a Maine-based non-profit.
Martel was a SVP at TD Bank and served in several senior management positions in the US and Canada. Mr. Martel began his banking career as a senior branch manager for People’s Heritage Bank, a predecessor to BankNorth Group. He is a founding member, past president and the current Treasurer of Amagara Marungi, a Maine-based non-profit. Garrett A.
The revised capital requirements of the proposed rule would not apply to the Company or Bank because they have less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets and trading assets and liabilities below the threshold for market risk requirements. Prompt Corrective Action .
The revised capital requirements of the proposed rule would not apply to the Company or Bank because they have less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets and trading assets and liabilities below the threshold for market risk requirements.
We are powered by an extraordinary team of 586 employees, as of December 31, 2024, who work together to provide expert banking solutions to help people achieve their financial potential. We believe we have the experience and responsibility to engage proactively with, and support, a broad range of employees.
We are powered by an extraordinary team of 683 employees, as of December 31, 2025, who work together to provide expert banking solutions to help people achieve their financial potential. We believe we have the experience and responsibility to engage proactively with, and support, a broad range of employees.
Competition . We compete throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and select areas of Massachusetts. Many of the markets in which we compete are characterized as rural areas.
We compete throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and select areas of Massachusetts. Many of the markets we compete in are characterized as rural areas.
"Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources" and Note 14 of the consolidated financial statements included within this report.
"Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources" and Note 15 of the consolidated financial statements included within this report.
To attract, engage, and retain top talent, we strive to create a supportive workplace, with opportunities for our employees to grow and develop in their careers. We provide numerous training and development opportunities, a robust tuition reimbursement program, and competitive compensation, including a minimum starting wage of $17 per hour for all employees. Workplace Safety and Inclusion.
To attract, engage, and retain top talent, we strive to create a supportive workplace, with opportunities for our employees to grow and develop in their careers. We provide numerous training and development opportunities, a robust tuition reimbursement program, and competitive compensation, including a minimum starting wage of $18 per hour for all employees effective February 2026. Workplace Safety and Inclusion.
In addition, most of these services are widely available to our customers by telephone, online and mobile channels through firms located outside our market area. 4 Investor Relations. The Company’s Investor Relations information can be obtained through our internet address, w ww.CamdenNational.bank or www.CamdenNationalCorporation.com .
In 4 addition, most of these services are widely available to our customers via telephone, online and mobile channels from firms located outside our market area. Investor Relations. The Company’s Investor Relations information can be obtained through our internet address, www.CamdenNational.bank or www.CamdenNationalCorporation.com .
Smyth served as SVP, Head of Marketing for The Bank of Maine, from 2010 through October 15, 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Smyth was SVP and Director of Affinity Programs for Override, an international loyalty marketing service company.
Smyth served as SVP, Head of Marketing for The Bank of Maine, from 2010 through October 15, 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Smyth was SVP and Director of Affinity Programs for Override, an international loyalty marketing service company. Earlier in her career, Ms.
The Bank offers comprehensive wealth management and trust services, including investment advisory services, through our wealth management team, doing business as Camden National Wealth Management, and brokerage, investment advisory, insurance, and financial planning services through our financial consulting team, doing business as Camden Financial Consultants. • Camden National Wealth Management provides a broad range of fiduciary and asset management services to both individual and institutional clients.
The Bank offers comprehensive wealth management and trust services, including investment advisory services, through our wealth management team, doing business as Camden National Wealth Management, and brokerage, investment advisory, insurance, and financial planning services through our financial consulting team, doing business as Camden Financial Consultants. • Camden National Wealth Management provides a comprehensive suite of fiduciary and asset management services for both individual and institutional clients.
However, a bank holding company may engage in and may own shares of companies engaged in activities that the FRB has determined, by order or regulation, to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto. Limitations on Acquisitions of Company Common Stock.
However, a bank holding company may engage in and may own shares of companies engaged in activities that the FRB has determined, by order or regulation, to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto.
Item 1. Business Overview . Camden National Corporation (hereafter referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a publicly-held bank holding company, with $5.8 billion in assets at December 31, 2024, incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine and headquartered in Camden, Maine.
Item 1. Business Overview . Camden National Corporation (hereafter referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a publicly-held bank holding company, with $7.0 billion in assets at December 31, 2025, incorporated under the laws of the State of Maine and headquartered in Camden, Maine.
Garrett A. McKnight joined the Company in April 2024 as the Managing Director of Camden National Wealth Management. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. McKnight served as Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Director of The Northern Trust Company, where he spent 15 years, and worked in U.S.
McKnight joined the Company in April 2024 as the Managing Director of Camden National Wealth Management. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. McKnight served as SVP and Senior Managing Director of The Northern Trust Company, where he spent 15 years, and worked in U.S.
Net interest income is the interest earned on our lending activities, investment securities and other interest-earning assets, less the interest paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings ( i.e. our primary business activities). We have achieved a five-year compounded annual asset growth rate of 6%, resulting in $5.8 billion in total assets at December 31, 2024.
Net interest income is the interest earned on our lending activities, investment securities and other interest-earning assets, less the interest paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings ( i.e. our primary business activities). We have achieved a five-year compounded annual asset growth rate of 7%, resulting in $7.0 billion in total assets at December 31, 2025.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, net interest income was our primary revenue source, representing 75%, 81%, and 78%, of our total revenues, 1 respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, net interest income was our primary revenue source, representing 79%, 75%, and 81%, of our total revenues 1 , respectively.
The Company has evaluated the potential impact of this rule and has elected not to apply the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework to its operations, and instead measures its capital adequacy under the Capital Rules as described above.
The Company has evaluated the potential impact of this rule, including the proposal to lower the minimum required ratio, and has elected not to apply the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework to its operations, and instead measures its capital adequacy under the Capital Rules as described above.
Martel Executive Vice President, Technology and Support Services, Chief Technology Officer 55 Garrett A. McKnight Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Camden National Wealth Management 53 Barbara M. Raths Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking 50 Patricia A. Rose Executive Vice President, Retail and Mortgage Banking Officer 61 Ryan A. Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer 52 Renée D.
Martel Executive Vice President, Technology and Support Services, Chief Technology Officer 56 Garrett A. McKnight Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Camden National Wealth Management 54 Barbara M. Raths Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking 51 Patricia A. Rose Executive Vice President, Retail and Mortgage Banking Officer 62 Ryan A. Smith Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer 53 Renée D.
Rose came to the Company from Citizens Bank where she served for two years as Head of Strategic Onboarding & Orientation, and, prior to that, Director level roles in Retail Network Sales and Strategy at Santander Bank for six years. Ms.
Patricia A. Rose joined the Company in September 2017 as EVP, Retail and Mortgage Banking. Ms. Rose came to the Company from Citizens Bank where she served for two years as Head of Strategic Onboarding & Orientation, and, prior to that, Director level roles in Retail Network Sales and Strategy at Santander Bank for six years. Ms.
As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB”) under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”).
As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB”) under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (“BHCA”). As a national bank, the Bank is subject to primary regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”).
Bank’s Private Client Group as a Private Banker and Managing Director for seven years. Mr. McKnight serves on the Investment Committee for Elon University’s Endowment and the Board of Directors at Cape Arundel Golf Club. Barbara Raths joined the Company in 2019 and became EVP, Commercial Banking in March 2024. Prior to becoming EVP, Ms.
Bank’s Private Client Group as a Private Banker and Managing Director for seven years, he began his career at NationsBank/Bank of America. Mr. McKnight serves on the Investment Committee for Elon University’s Endowment and the Board of Directors at Cape Arundel Golf Club. Barbara Raths joined the Company in 2019 and became EVP, Commercial Banking in March 2024.
Raths served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Director of Treasury Management and Government Banking, leading business, nonprofit, and government treasury management business development efforts. Prior to joining the Company, Ms.
Prior to becoming EVP, Ms. Raths served as the Company’s SVP and Director of Treasury Management and Government Banking, leading business, nonprofit, and government treasury management business development efforts. Prior to joining the Company, Ms.
The Company, through the Bank, provides a broad array of banking and other financial services including wealth management and trust services, brokerage, investment advisory and insurance services to consumer, business, non-profit and municipal customers.
The primary business of the Company and the Bank is to attract deposits from, and to extend loans to, consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit and commercial customers. The Company, through the Bank, provides a broad array of banking and other financial services including wealth management and trust services, brokerage, investment advisory and insurance services to consumer, business, non-profit and municipal customers.
The wealth management services provided by Camden National Wealth Management complement the services provided by the Bank, offering high net worth individuals and families, businesses and not-for profit customers investment management, financial planning and trustee services. • Camden Financial Consultants is in the business of helping clients work toward their financial goals.
Designed to complement the Bank’s core offerings, the Camden National Wealth Management platform serves high net worth individuals and families, businesses, and not-for profit customers investment management, financial planning and trustee services. • Camden Financial Consultants is in the business of helping clients work toward their financial goals.
The federal banking regulators must take certain mandatory supervisory actions, and are authorized to take other discretionary actions, with respect to institutions that are less than adequately capitalized, with supervisory actions progressively becoming more punitive as the institution’s capital category declines.
The FDIA establishes five capital categories (“well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized”). The federal banking regulators must take certain mandatory supervisory actions, and are authorized to take other discretionary actions, with respect to institutions that are less than adequately capitalized, with supervisory actions progressively becoming more punitive as the institution’s capital category declines.
This summary is not a comprehensive analysis of all applicable laws, and you should refer to the applicable statutes and regulations for more information.
The following is a summary of certain aspects of various statutes and regulations applicable to the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. This summary is not a comprehensive analysis of all applicable laws, and you should refer to the applicable statutes and regulations for more information.
The Incentive Compensation Guidance is based upon the key principles that a banking organization’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the organization’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization’s board of directors. 14 The Incentive Compensation Guidance states that enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation arrangements or related risk-management control or governance processes pose a risk to the organization’s safety and soundness and the organization is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.
The Incentive Compensation Guidance is based upon the key principles that a banking organization’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the organization’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization’s board of directors.
She is a member of Junior Achievement of Maine’s Board of Directors and serves on its Finance Committee and is a strategic advisor to Finding Our Voices. All of the executive officers hold office at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Smyth served as an investment banker, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising activities. She is a member of Junior Achievement of Maine’s Board of Directors and serves on its Finance Committee and is a strategic advisor to Finding Our Voices. All of the executive officers hold office at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Additionally, the FACT Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to generally prohibit a person from using information received from an affiliate to make a solicitation for marketing purposes to a consumer, unless the consumer is given notice and a reasonable opportunity and a reasonable and simple method to opt out of the making of such solicitations. 13 The U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies impose notification requirements on banking organizations with respect to significant computer security incidents.
Additionally, the FACT Act amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to generally prohibit a person from using information received from an affiliate to make a solicitation for marketing purposes to a consumer, unless the consumer is given notice and a reasonable opportunity and a reasonable and simple method to opt out of the making of such solicitations.
Raths currently chairs the Board of Trustees for the Maine Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority, serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Maine International Trade Center, and is a member of the Maine District Export Council. Ms.
Raths currently chairs the Board of Trustees for the Maine Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority, serves on the Board of Directors for the Maine International Trade Center, and is a member of the Maine District Export Council. Ms. Raths is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and received a leadership certificate from The Wharton School.
Prior to that he served as Vice President, Human Resources for Rimini Street from 2020 to 2022, as Vice President, Human Resources for Maine Medical Center from 2016 to 2020 and as Senior Director, Global Human Resources for Fairchild Semiconductor from 2010 to 2016. Mr.
He served as Chief People Officer for Alcom LLC from 2022 until joining the Company. Prior to that he served as VP, Human Resources for Rimini Street from 2020 to 2022, as VP, 6 Human Resources for Maine Medical Center from 2016 to 2020 and as Senior Director, Global Human Resources for Fairchild Semiconductor from 2010 to 2016. Mr.
Executive and Incentive Compensation Guidelines adopted by the federal banking agencies prohibit excessive compensation as an unsafe and unsound practice and describe compensation as “excessive” when the amounts paid are unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed by an executive officer, employee, director or principal stockholder.
Due to legal challenges and other uncertainties, the effects of these measures on the Company or the Bank cannot be predicted at this time Executive and Incentive Compensation Guidelines adopted by the federal banking agencies prohibit excessive compensation as an unsafe and unsound practice and describe compensation as “excessive” when the amounts paid are unreasonable or disproportionate to the services performed by an executive officer, employee, director or principal stockholder.
Use of such information is regulated under the FCRA, and the FCRA also regulates reporting information to consumer reporting agencies, prescreening individuals for credit offers, sharing of consumer reports between affiliates, and using affiliate credit data for marketing purposes. Similar state laws may impose additional requirements on the Bank.
Like other lenders, the Bank uses consumer reports in its underwriting activities. Use of such information is regulated under the FCRA, and the FCRA also regulates reporting information to consumer reporting agencies, prescreening individuals for credit offers, sharing of consumer reports between affiliates, and using affiliate credit data for marketing purposes.
All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. On January 2, 2025, we completed our acquisition of Northway Financial, Inc. (“Northway”) and its bank subsidiary, Northway Bank. The acquisition of Northway added $971.9 million of deposits and $1.2 billion total assets to our balance sheet, as of January 2, 2025.
All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. On January 2, 2025, we completed our acquisition of Northway Financial, Inc. (“Northway”) and its bank subsidiary, Northway Bank.
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the directors, officers or any other persons pursuant to which any of the officers have been selected as officers. There are no “family relationships” among the directors and executive officers, as the Securities and Exchange Commission defines that term.
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the directors, officers or any other persons pursuant to which any of the officers have been selected as officers.
Blocked assets (for example, property and bank deposits) cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal and reputational consequences for the Company.
Blocked assets (for example, property and bank deposits) cannot be paid out, withdrawn, set off or transferred in any manner without a license from OFAC.
Andrew R. Forbes joined the Company in March 2024 as EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and has 25 years of Human Resources experience across multiple industries, which have provided him with expertise in talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, and culture and engagement. He served as Chief People Officer for Alcom LLC from 2022 until joining the Company.
Boey is a member of the bar in Maine, New York and Washington D.C. Andrew R. Forbes joined the Company in March 2024 as EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and has 25 years of Human Resources experience across multiple industries, which have provided him with expertise in talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, and culture and engagement.
The Bank currently has an “Outstanding” CRA rating resulting from its most recent CRA performance evaluation in 2021. In October 2023, the OCC, together with the FRB and FDIC, issued a joint final rule to modernize the CRA regulatory framework.
The Bank currently has a “Satisfactory” CRA rating resulting from its most recent CRA performance evaluation in 2024. In October 2023, the OCC, together with the FRB and FDIC, issued a joint final rule that introduced many changes to the CRA regulatory framework. However, the final rule was paused in 2024 as the result of a court ordered injunction.
Failure to comply with consumer protection laws and regulations can subject financial institutions to enforcement actions, fines and other penalties. The OCC examines the Bank for compliance with CFPB rules and enforces CFPB rules with respect to the Bank. FCRA . Like other lenders, the Bank uses consumer reports in its underwriting activities.
Failure to comply with consumer protection laws and regulations can subject financial institutions to enforcement actions, fines and other penalties. The OCC examines the Bank for compliance with CFPB rules and enforces CFPB rules with respect to the Bank. During 2025, the CFPB reduced its staff by over 80%. The reduction in force is the subject of litigation.
In addition, a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the FCRA was published in December 2024, with comments to the proposal due in March 2025. Mortgage Reform.
Similar state laws may impose additional requirements on the Bank. A notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the FCRA was published in December 2024, with comments to the proposal due in March 2025. The CFPB subsequently withdrew the proposed rule in May 2025. Mortgage Reform.
Executive Officer Position Age Simon R. Griffiths President and Chief Executive Officer 51 Michael R. Archer, CPA Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 41 David J. Ackley Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer 49 Andrew R. Forbes Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer 53 William H.
Executive Officer Position Age Simon R. Griffiths President and Chief Executive Officer 52 Michael R. Archer Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 42 David J. Ackley Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer 50 Brandon Y. Boey Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary 47 Andrew R. Forbes Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer 54 William H.
We deliver expert guidance and personalized financial solutions to help our customers navigate any environment and achieve their financial goals. Founded in 1875, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities we serve, so that together we can thrive in a vibrant, prosperous community for all.
Founded in 1875, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities we serve, so that together we can thrive in a vibrant, prosperous community for all. We are committed to helping customers succeed financially and supporting sustainable economic growth in the markets we serve.
Anti-Tying Restrictions Generally, a bank is prohibited from extending credit, leasing or selling property, furnishing any service or fixing or varying the consideration for any of the foregoing on the condition that (i) the customer obtains additional credit, property or services from the bank’s parent holding company or any subsidiary of the holding company, or (ii) the customer will not obtain credit, property or services from a competitor of the bank or its affiliates (except to the extent the restriction is a reasonable condition imposed to assure the soundness of the credit extended). 12 Consumer Protection Regulation The Company and the Bank are subject to federal and state laws designed to protect consumers and prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Home Ownership Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT Act”), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (“GLBA”), the Truth in Lending Act, the CRA, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the National Flood Insurance Act and various state law counterparts.
Consumer Protection Regulation The Company and the Bank are subject to federal and state laws designed to protect consumers and prohibit unfair or deceptive business practices, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Home Ownership Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), as amended by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT Act”), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (“GLBA”), the Truth in Lending Act, the CRA, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the National Flood Insurance Act and various state law counterparts.
Regardless of merger and acquisition opportunities that may be present, we are always focused on maximizing growth within our current markets, and 1 Revenue is the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. 3 particularly those that we see as growth markets.
We continue to evaluate the possibility of expansion into new markets through both de novo expansion and acquisitions. Regardless of merger and acquisition opportunities that may be present, we are always focused on maximizing growth within our current markets, and particularly those that we see as growth markets.
Supervision and Regulation The following discussion addresses elements of the regulatory framework applicable to bank holding companies and their subsidiaries.
There are no “family relationships” among the directors and executive officers, as the Securities and Exchange Commission defines that term. 7 Supervision and Regulation The following discussion addresses elements of the regulatory framework applicable to bank holding companies and their subsidiaries.
These digital products empower customers to bank anywhere at any time, including, but not limited to, online and mobile banking; MortgageTouch™ , our easy-to-use online platform for consumer borrowers; BusinessTouch™ , our online loan application system with instant approval, making borrowing faster and easier for small businesses; and TreasuryLink™ , our secure online platform designed to offer advanced cash management, monitoring capabilities and controls for commercial customers.
These digital offerings provide customers with access to banking services and include digital banking for self-service transactions; MortgageTouch®, an easy-to-use online platform for consumer borrowers; BusinessTouch®, an online loan application system for small business customers, making borrowing faster and easier for small businesses; and TreasuryLink®, a secure online platform providing cash management services, monitoring capabilities, and control features for commercial customers.
Other competitors for deposits and loans within our primary market area include insurance companies, money market funds, consumer finance companies and financing affiliates of consumer durable goods manufacturers.
Other competitors for deposits and loans within our primary market area include insurance companies, money market funds, consumer finance companies and financing affiliates of consumer durable goods manufacturers. Our competitive strategy emphasizes customer service through local decision-making, relationship-based banking, and the delivery of products and services, supported by digital delivery channels, that are intended to meet customer needs.
The Company, as a diversified financial services provider, pursues the objective of achieving long-term sustainable and profitable growth, while mitigating risks inherent in the financial services industry. The primary business of the Company and the Bank is to attract deposits from, and to extend loans to, consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit and commercial customers.
These principles support our strategic objective to generate consistent, sustainable long-term value for our shareholders, customers, employees, and communities we serve. What We Do. The Company, as a diversified financial services provider, pursues the objective of achieving long-term sustainable and profitable growth, while mitigating risks inherent in the financial services industry.
We continue to focus on driving profitable organic growth through growing customer relationships and deepening our market penetration across our existing markets, as well as pursuing acquisitions that support our strategy and fit our culture and core values, such as the acquisition of Northway, which was completed in early 2025 and greatly expanded our New Hampshire footprint.
We continue to focus on driving profitable organic growth through growing customer relationships and deepening our market penetration across our markets, as well as pursuing attractive acquisition opportunities that support our strategy and fit our culture and core values, such as the acquisition of Northway. 1 Revenue is the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. 3 The financial services industry continues to experience consolidations through mergers that could create opportunities for us to promote our value proposition to other financial institutions and financial service companies.
The Bank provides a broad array of banking and other financial services to consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit, and commercial customers. As of December 31, 2024, the Bank had 56 branches in 13 of Maine's 16 counties, and two locations in New Hampshire, including a branch in Portsmouth and a commercial loan production office in Manchester.
The Bank provides a broad array of banking and other financial services to consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit, and commercial customers. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank had 72 branches throughout Maine and New Hampshire. The Bank complements its in-person banking services with digital delivery channels supported by internally developed and third-party technology platforms.
Asset growth over the past five years of $1.5 billion has been organic, including further growth and expansion into Southern Maine, and select markets in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Asset growth over the past five years of $1.4 billion included organic growth of $219.2 million and acquired total assets of $1.2 billion. Our growth over this period has been primarily within our Southern Maine, New Hampshire and select Massachusetts markets, complemented by the acquisition of Northway on January 2, 2025.
The FDIA requires the federal banking agencies to take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet the minimum capital requirements described above. The FDIA establishes five capital categories (“well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized”).
However, the federal banking regulators have indicated they expect to issue a revised proposal, which is expected to modify aspects of the July 2023 proposal, including those described above. Prompt Corrective Action . The FDIA requires the federal banking agencies to take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet the minimum capital requirements described above.
The acquisition also expanded our presence in New Hampshire by adding 17 branches to our network as of January 2, 2025. Refer to Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Introductory Note” and Note 23 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding the Northway acquisition. Who We Are .
The acquisition of Northway added $971.9 million of deposits and $1.2 billion total assets to our balance sheet, and expanded our presence in New Hampshire by adding 17 branches to our network. Refer to Item 7.