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Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC), founded in 1875 and headquartered in Camden, Maine, is the largest publicly traded bank holding company in Northern New England. With assets totaling $5.8 billion and a dedicated workforce of nearly 650 employees, Camden National Corporation is committed to delivering comprehensive banking solutions to its diverse client base.
Subsidiary Operations: The company’s primary subsidiary, Camden National Bank, offers a wide array of consumer and business financial products and services. These include loans, deposits, savings, online banking, and treasury management solutions designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, institutions, municipalities, non-profits, and commercial customers.
Community Presence: Camden National Bank operates through a robust network of 57 banking centers, 76 ATMs, and lending offices across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It provides personalized service 24/7 through live phone support, ensuring that customers can manage their finances anytime, anywhere.
Wealth Management: Camden National Wealth Management offers specialized services in wealth management, investment, and financial planning, helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored strategies and expert advice.
Recent Financial Performance: As of September 30, 2023, Camden National reported a net income of $9.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.67 for the third quarter, showcasing a strong capital position despite a 21% decrease from the previous quarter. The company’s strategic sale of investment securities worth $66.7 million resulted in a pre-tax loss of $5.3 million, aimed at repositioning its balance sheet in response to the changing interest rate environment.
Leadership and Strategy: With a keen focus on maintaining strong asset quality and optimizing net interest margins, Camden National’s leadership, under the guidance of President and CEO Gregory A. Dufour (retiring end of 2023), is transitioning to Simon Griffiths, ensuring a seamless leadership succession. This strategic move is set to fortify the company's future growth and operational stability.
Technological Advancements: Camden National Bank is dedicated to integrating the latest digital banking technologies to enhance customer experiences, making banking more accessible and efficient.
Recognition: Camden National Corporation has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the past three years, highlighting its commitment to a positive workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Camden National (NASDAQ: CAC) reported Q2 2024 earnings of $12.0 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, down from $13.3 million and $0.91 in Q1 2024. Key highlights include:
- Net interest margin increased to 2.36% from 2.30% in Q1
- Strong asset quality with non-performing loans at 0.23% of total loans
- Common equity ratio of 8.88% and tangible common equity ratio of 7.34%
- Total assets decreased 1% to $5.7 billion
- Loans increased by $18.3 million, driven by commercial and consumer growth
- Deposits decreased 1% to $4.5 billion
- Announced cash dividend of $0.42 per share
The company's performance reflects its strong capital position, disciplined credit culture, and expense management in a challenging economic environment.
Camden National (NASDAQ: CAC) will announce its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, on July 30, 2024.
A conference call and webcast will be held at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on the same day, hosted by President & CEO Simon Griffiths and EVP & CFO Michael Archer.
Interested parties can join the domestic or international dial-in numbers or connect via the webcast link 10-15 minutes before the event starts. The live webcast will also be accessible on Camden National 's website, with a transcript and replay available post-conference.
On June 25, 2024, Camden National (NASDAQ: CAC) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share. This dividend will yield an annualized return of 5.30%, based on the stock's closing price of $31.72 as of June 24, 2024. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on July 15, 2024, with the payment date set for July 31, 2024.
Camden National reported earnings of $13.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.91 for the first quarter of 2024. The company maintained strong asset quality, capital, and liquidity. The financial results showed an increase in adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS compared to the previous quarter. The return on average assets, equity, and tangible equity remained solid. Asset quality was highlighted by low past due loans and non-performing assets. Financial condition reflected an increase in total assets and a strategic focus on loan growth. The company announced a cash dividend and initiated a new share repurchase program. Financial operating results showed a rise in net income and non-interest income, along with a decline in net interest income. The negative provision expense was driven by favorable asset quality and loan growth. Non-interest expenses decreased, reflecting cost management actions.