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The First Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and 2024 Annual Results

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The First Bancorp (FNLC) reported fourth quarter 2024 unaudited net income of $7.3 million, a 9.0% increase from Q4 2023, with earnings per share of $0.65. For the full year 2024, net income was $27.0 million, down 8.4% from 2023's $29.5 million.

Notable Q4 achievements include: total loans increased $33.7 million (5.9% annualized growth rate), core deposits grew $33.0 million, and net interest income rose 7.0% from Q3 2024. The net interest margin improved by 10 basis points from Q3 2024.

The bank maintained strong asset quality with non-performing assets at 0.14% of total assets. Total assets reached $3.15 billion, up $205.3 million from year-end 2023. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.

The First Bancorp (FNLC) ha riportato un reddito netto non verificato di 7,3 milioni di dollari per il quarto trimestre del 2024, con un aumento del 9,0% rispetto al quarto trimestre del 2023, e un utile per azione di 0,65 dollari. Per l'intero anno 2024, il reddito netto è stato di 27,0 milioni di dollari, in calo dell'8,4% rispetto ai 29,5 milioni di dollari del 2023.

Tra i risultati notevoli del quarto trimestre ci sono: un aumento totale dei prestiti di 33,7 milioni di dollari (tasso di crescita annualizzato del 5,9%), un incremento dei depositi core di 33,0 milioni di dollari e un aumento del reddito di interesse netto del 7,0% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2024. Il margine di interesse netto è migliorato di 10 punti base rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2024.

La banca ha mantenuto una forte qualità degli attivi, con attivi non performanti pari allo 0,14% del totale degli attivi. Il totale degli attivi ha raggiunto 3,15 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento di 205,3 milioni di dollari rispetto alla fine del 2023. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,36 dollari per azione.

The First Bancorp (FNLC) reportó un ingreso neto no auditado de 7.3 millones de dólares para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, un aumento del 9.0% en comparación con el cuarto trimestre de 2023, con ganancias por acción de 0.65 dólares. Para el año completo de 2024, el ingreso neto fue de 27.0 millones de dólares, una disminución del 8.4% con respecto a los 29.5 millones de dólares de 2023.

Logros notables en el cuarto trimestre incluyen: aumento total de préstamos de 33.7 millones de dólares (tasa de crecimiento anualizada del 5.9%), crecimiento de depósitos fundamentales de 33.0 millones de dólares y aumento del ingreso por intereses netos del 7.0% en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2024. El margen de intereses netos mejoró en 10 puntos base en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2024.

El banco mantuvo una sólida calidad de activos, con activos no rentables en el 0.14% del total de activos. El total de activos alcanzó 3.15 mil millones de dólares, un incremento de 205.3 millones de dólares respecto a finales de 2023. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0.36 dólares por acción.

더 퍼스트 뱅코프 (FNLC)는 2024년 4분기에 대한 감사되지 않은 순이익이 730만 달러로 2023년 4분기보다 9.0% 증가했으며, 주당 순이익은 0.65달러라고 보고했습니다. 2024년 전체 연도의 순이익은 2,700만 달러로 2023년의 2,950만 달러에서 8.4% 감소했습니다.

4분기의 주요 성과로는 총 대출이 3,370만 달러 증가했으며 (연환산 성장률이 5.9%), 핵심 예금이 3,300만 달러 증가하고, 순이자 수익이 2024년 3분기 대비 7.0% 증가했습니다. 순이자 마진은 2024년 3분기 대비 10베이시스 포인트 개선되었습니다.

은행은 비수익 자산이 총 자산의 0.14%에 해당하는 강력한 자산 품질을 유지했습니다. 총 자산은 31.5억 달러에 도달하여 2023년 말보다 2억 5,300만 달러 증가했습니다. 회사는 주당 0.36달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했습니다.

The First Bancorp (FNLC) a annoncé un revenu net non vérifié de 7,3 millions de dollars pour le quatrième trimestre 2024, soit une augmentation de 9,0 % par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2023, avec un bénéfice par action de 0,65 dollar. Pour l'année entière 2024, le revenu net s'élevait à 27,0 millions de dollars, en baisse de 8,4 % par rapport aux 29,5 millions de dollars de 2023.

Les réalisations notables du quatrième trimestre comprennent : une augmentation totale des prêts de 33,7 millions de dollars (taux de croissance annualisé de 5,9 %), une croissance des dépôts de base de 33,0 millions de dollars et une augmentation du revenu d'intérêts nets de 7,0 % par rapport au troisième trimestre 2024. La marge d'intérêt nette s'est améliorée de 10 points de base par rapport au troisième trimestre 2024.

La banque a maintenu une solide qualité d'actifs, avec des actifs non performants représentant 0,14 % des actifs totaux. Les actifs totaux ont atteint 3,15 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 205,3 millions de dollars par rapport à la fin de 2023. La société a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,36 dollar par action.

The First Bancorp (FNLC) meldete für das vierte Quartal 2024 ein nicht geprüftes Nettoeinkommen von 7,3 Millionen Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 9,0% im Vergleich zum vierten Quartal 2023 entspricht, mit einem Gewinn pro Aktie von 0,65 Dollar. Für das gesamte Jahr 2024 lag das Nettoeinkommen bei 27,0 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 8,4% im Vergleich zu 29,5 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023 entspricht.

Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen im vierten Quartal gehören: die Gesamtdarlehen stiegen um 33,7 Millionen Dollar (annualisierter Wachstumsrate von 5,9%), die Kern-Einlagen wuchsen um 33,0 Millionen Dollar und die Nettozinseinnahmen stiegen um 7,0% im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2024. Die Nettozinsmarge verbesserte sich um 10 Basispunkte im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2024.

Die Bank hielt eine starke Vermögensqualität aufrecht, mit notleidenden Vermögenswerten von 0,14% der Gesamtvermögen. Die Gesamtvermögen beliefen sich auf 3,15 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 205,3 Millionen Dollar gegenüber Ende 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,36 Dollar pro Aktie.

Positive
  • Q4 2024 net income increased 9.0% YoY to $7.3 million
  • Net interest income up 10.7% YoY in Q4
  • Total loans grew $211.5 million (9.9%) in 2024
  • Core deposits increased $81.0 million in 2024
  • Strong asset quality with low 0.14% non-performing assets ratio
  • Net interest margin improved 10 basis points from Q3 2024
Negative
  • Full-year 2024 net income decreased 8.4% to $27.0 million
  • Earnings per share declined 8.9% YoY to $2.43
  • Non-performing loans ratio increased to 0.18% from 0.10% YoY
  • Past due loans increased to 0.40% from 0.18% YoY

Insights

The First Bancorp's Q4 results demonstrate encouraging operational momentum despite full-year earnings pressure. The 7.0% sequential improvement in net interest income to $17.6 million was particularly noteworthy, driven by 10 basis point NIM expansion to 2.42% - suggesting the bank may have turned the corner on margin compression that plagued earlier quarters.

The loan portfolio exhibited healthy growth with $33.7 million in Q4 additions at a 5.9% annualized pace, while maintaining strong asset quality metrics. Core deposit growth of $33.0 million helped fund this expansion without excessive reliance on wholesale borrowings. The efficiency ratio improved to 53.39%, reflecting solid expense management.

However, some caution flags warrant monitoring: 1) NPAs ticked up to 0.14% from 0.08% QoQ with two credits requiring specific reserves 2) Past due loans increased to 0.40% from 0.14% QoQ 3) Available-for-sale securities portfolio showed increased unrealized losses impacting tangible book value.

The capital position remains sound with total risk-based capital at 13.21%, though down slightly YoY due to asset growth. The $0.36 quarterly dividend represents a reasonable 54.71% payout ratio, suggesting sustainability barring material deterioration in earnings.

Fourth Quarter Results Driven by Improving Net Interest Margin, Earning Asset Growth, and Core Deposit Growth

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNLC), parent company of First National Bank, today announced operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. Fourth quarter unaudited net income was $7.3 million, an increase of 9.0% from the fourth quarter of 2023. Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $0.65, up $0.05 or 8.5% from the prior year period. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 unaudited net income was $27.0 million, a decrease of 8.4% from the $29.5 million reported for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Earnings per common share on a fully diluted basis were down $0.24 to $2.43 per share, a decrease of 8.9% from the prior year.

Fourth Quarter Notable Items:

  • Total loans increased $33.7 million, an annualized growth rate of 5.9%
  • Core deposits increased $33.0 million
  • Net Interest Income up 7.0% from 3Q2024, and up 10.7% from 4Q2023
  • Net Interest Margin increased 10 basis points from 3Q2024 and 8 basis points from 4Q2023
  • Efficiency Ratio improved to 53.39%
  • Quarterly shareholder dividend of $0.36 per share

CEO COMMENTS
"The First Bancorp concluded 2024 with annual earnings of $27.0 million," commented Tony C. McKim, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "While down from the prior year we are encouraged by the improvements in net interest income posted in the second half of the year, driven by a steadily increasing net interest margin. Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision (PTPP) (non-GAAP) Return on Average Assets for 2024 was 1.09% and PTPP Return on Average Tangible Common Equity was 15.12%. We experienced strong earning asset growth during the year with total loans increasing $211.5 million, or 9.9%, while maintaining favorable asset quality."

Mr. McKim continued, "Results for the fourth quarter of 2024 continued the performance improvement noted in our third quarter report. PTPP net income in the fourth quarter was $9.8 million, up $1.3 million or 15.5% from the linked quarter, with nearly all of the increase coming in net interest income, which increased $1.2 million, or 7.0%, in the fourth quarter to $17.6 million, as compared to $16.4 million earned in the third quarter. Non-interest income increased $314,000 period-to-period primarily attributable to debit card revenue. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter increased modestly from the third quarter, up $145,000 or 1.2%.

"We began the past year with a continuance of the margin contraction from 2023, and reached a low-point in the second quarter of 2024, with resulting impact on our bottom line. Through the combined effects of new asset pricing, legacy asset re-pricing, and funding cost stabilization, our net interest margin has increased in each of the past two quarters, and has led to improved net income performance. We expect this positive trend to continue with further gradual margin improvement in coming quarters. The Bank's over 280 employees continue to provide best in class service to their customers and communities. In 2024 we extended over $600 million in new loans, opened in excess of 8,200 new deposit accounts, expanded the volume and reach of our digital banking services, and saw 10% growth in assets under management at First National Wealth Management. I continue to be impressed each and every day by the commitment of our team."

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
Net Income was $7.3 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Results compare to the linked quarter for which net income was $7.6 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.68, with third quarter earnings having been influenced by a reverse provision to the Allowance for Credit Losses. On a PTPP basis, earnings for the fourth quarter were $9.8 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 15.5% from the linked quarter's $8.5 million. The current quarter also compares favorably to the fourth quarter of 2023, with net income up $602,000, or 9.0%, diluted earnings per share up $0.05, or 8.5%, and PTPP net income up $1.1 million, or 12.2%. Drivers of fourth quarter 2024 results are discussed in the following sections:

Net Interest Income
Net interest income was $17.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $1.2 million, or 7.0%, from the third quarter of 2024, and an increase of $1.7 million, or 10.7% from the fourth quarter of 2023. Net interest margin of 2.42% for the fourth quarter was an improvement of 10 basis points from the 2.32% margin earned in the third quarter, and an 8 basis point improvement from the 2.34% margin earned in the fourth quarter of 2023. The average tax-equivalent yield on earning assets fell 3 basis in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 5.25%, while the average cost of liability funding fell 15 basis points to 3.33%.

Provision For Credit Losses
Total provision for credit losses was $1.16 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to a reverse provision of $638,000 in the third quarter, and a provision of $683,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The current period total consisted of a $1.25 million provision for credit losses on loans, coupled with reverse provisions of $28,000 and $54,000 for credit losses on held to maturity securities and off-balance sheet commitments, respectively. Provision for credit losses on loans increased from prior periods due to loan growth and identification in the fourth quarter of specific reserve requirements on two credits which were moved to individually analyzed status.

Non-Interest Income
Total non-interest income was $4.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, up $314,000 from the third quarter. The linked quarter increase was centered in Debit Card revenue which grew $207,000 and Mortgage Banking revenue which increased $89,000. As compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, total non-interest income increased $329,000 centered in Wealth Management revenue growth of $135,000, or 11.9%, an increase in Mortgage Banking revenue of $80,000, and an increase in other operating income of $75,000.

Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense totaled $12.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, a modest increase of $145,000 from the third quarter, and up $958,000 from the prior year period. As compared to the linked quarter, employee salaries and benefits increased $336,000 while other operating expenses decreased $225,000. The Company's efficiency ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 53.39%, improved from 56.37% in the linked quarter and 54.08% a year ago.

Loans, Total Assets & Funding
Total assets at December 31, 2024 were $3.15 billion, up $205.3 million from the prior year end. Earning assets increased $211.8 million year-over-year, as loan balances grew $211.5 million, and investments declined by $19.1 million. Loan portfolio growth in 2024 was led by commercial loans which increased $141.6 million, including CRE term and construction loans which increased $68.5 million, and C&I loans which increased $50.8 million. Residential mortgage loans increased $36.0 million year-over-year, and home equity loan balances increased by $19.0 million in the same time period. The loan portfolio grew $33.7 million in the fourth quarter with growth concentrated within the CRE and residential segments.

Total deposits at December 31, 2024 were $2.73 billion, up $125.6 million or 4.8% from December 31, 2023, and up $22.5 million since September 30, 2024. Core deposits increased $81.0 million for the year centered in money market and NOW account balances, and increased $33.0 million in the fourth quarter. Borrowed funds increased $76.6 million year-to-year, principally in Federal Home Loan Bank term advances, and decreased $4.7 million in the quarter. Uninsured deposits were an estimated 18.6% of total deposits as of December 31, 2024, and 69% of uninsured deposits were fully collateralized. Available day-one liquidity was in excess of $790 million, sufficient to cover approximately 156% of estimated uninsured deposits.

ASSET QUALITY
Asset quality continues to be stable and favorable. As of December 31, 2024, the ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 0.14%, a modest increase from ratios of 0.07% and 0.08% as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans stood at 0.18%, up modestly from 0.10% a year ago and 0.11% last quarter. Net charge-offs continued to be very low ending 2024 at 0.02% of total loans, compared to 0.01% in 2023 and 0.03% in 2022. Past due loans were 0.40% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, up from 0.18% of total loans at December 31, 2023, and from 0.14% at September 30, 2024.

The allowance for loan losses stood at 1.06% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, down from 1.13% of total loans at December 31, 2023, and up from 1.04% at September 30, 2024. The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.30 million in 2024, including $1.25 million in the fourth quarter, as compared to $1.33 million and $911,000, respectively in 2023. Management considers the allowance to be at an appropriate level given the strong asset quality metrics at year-end.

CAPITAL
The Company’s capital position remained strong as of December 31, 2024, with an estimated total risk-based capital ratio of 13.21%, and an estimated leverage capital ratio of 8.47%. These compare to 13.66% and 8.61% respectively as of December 31, 2023, the modest decreases being the result of earning asset growth. The Company's tangible book value was $19.87 per share as of December 31, 2024, an increase from $19.12 a year earlier, and down from $20.27 as of September 30, 2024. The linked quarter per share decrease is attributable to an increase in unrealized losses in the Company's available for sale investments resulting from changes in market interest rates.

DIVIDEND
On December 19, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.36 per share. The fourth quarter dividend represents a payout to shareholders of 54.71% of earnings per share for the period and was paid on January 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of January 6, 2025.

ABOUT THE FIRST BANCORP
The First Bancorp, the parent company of First National Bank, is based in Damariscotta, Maine. Founded in 1864, First National Bank is a full-service community bank with $3.13 billion in assets. The Bank provides a complete array of commercial and retail banking services through eighteen locations in mid-coast and eastern Maine. First National Wealth Management, a division of the Bank, provides investment management and trust services to individuals, businesses, and municipalities. More information about The First Bancorp, First National Bank and First National Wealth Management may be found at www.thefirst.com.

The First Bancorp

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

In thousands of dollars, except per share data

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$

27,636

 

 

$

31,942

 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

 

 

22,100

 

 

 

3,488

 

Securities available for sale

 

 

274,680

 

 

 

282,053

 

Securities to be held to maturity

 

 

369,704

 

 

 

385,235

 

Restricted equity securities, at cost

 

 

7,203

 

 

 

3,385

 

Loans

 

 

2,340,940

 

 

 

2,129,454

 

Less allowance for credit losses

 

 

24,871

 

 

 

24,030

 

Net loans

 

 

2,316,069

 

 

 

2,105,424

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

13,976

 

 

 

11,894

 

Premises and equipment

 

 

27,855

 

 

 

28,684

 

Other real estate owned

 

 

173

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

30,646

 

 

 

30,646

 

Other assets

 

 

61,931

 

 

 

63,947

 

Total assets

 

$

3,151,973

 

 

$

2,946,698

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

$

292,255

 

 

$

289,104

 

NOW deposits

 

 

676,107

 

 

 

634,543

 

Money market deposits

 

 

376,627

 

 

 

305,931

 

Savings deposits

 

 

265,451

 

 

 

299,837

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

702,632

 

 

 

646,818

 

Certificates $100,000 to $250,000

 

 

225,106

 

 

 

251,192

 

Certificates $250,000 and over

 

 

187,073

 

 

 

172,237

 

Total deposits

 

 

2,725,251

 

 

 

2,599,662

 

Borrowed funds

 

 

146,278

 

 

 

69,652

 

Other liabilities

 

 

27,951

 

 

 

34,305

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

2,899,480

 

 

 

2,703,619

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

112

 

 

 

111

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

71,832

 

 

 

70,071

 

Retained earnings

 

 

222,823

 

 

 

211,925

 

Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 

 

(42,671

)

 

 

(39,575

)

Net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available for sale to held to maturity

 

 

(47

)

 

 

(56

)

Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivative instruments

 

 

157

 

 

 

300

 

Net unrealized gain on postretirement costs

 

 

287

 

 

 

303

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

252,493

 

 

 

243,079

 

Total liabilities & shareholders' equity

 

$

3,151,973

 

 

$

2,946,698

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

Number of shares authorized

 

 

18,000,000

 

 

 

18,000,000

 

Number of shares issued and outstanding

 

 

11,155,528

 

 

 

11,098,057

 

Book value per common share

 

$

22.63

 

 

$

21.90

 

Tangible book value per common share

 

$

19.87

 

 

$

19.12

 

The First Bancorp

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended

 

For the quarter ended

In thousands of dollars, except per share data

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$

129,440

 

$

108,274

 

$

33,899

 

$

33,498

 

 

$

29,414

Interest on deposits with other banks

 

 

550

 

 

517

 

 

360

 

 

56

 

 

 

217

Interest and dividends on investments

 

 

18,842

 

 

19,383

 

 

4,740

 

 

4,733

 

 

 

5,191

Total interest income

 

 

148,832

 

 

128,174

 

 

38,999

 

 

38,287

 

 

 

34,822

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest on deposits

 

 

79,411

 

 

61,004

 

 

20,300

 

 

20,118

 

 

 

18,620

Interest on borrowed funds

 

 

5,511

 

 

1,963

 

 

1,146

 

 

1,767

 

 

 

349

Total interest expense

 

 

84,922

 

 

62,967

 

 

21,446

 

 

21,885

 

 

 

18,969

Net interest income

 

 

63,910

 

 

65,207

 

 

17,553

 

 

16,402

 

 

 

15,853

Credit loss (reduction) expense

 

 

525

 

 

1,184

 

 

1,164

 

 

(638

)

 

 

683

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

 

 

63,385

 

 

64,023

 

 

16,389

 

 

17,040

 

 

 

15,170

Non-interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management and fiduciary income

 

 

4,963

 

 

4,654

 

 

1,274

 

 

1,232

 

 

 

1,139

Service charges on deposit accounts

 

 

2,048

 

 

1,887

 

 

496

 

 

511

 

 

 

488

Mortgage origination and servicing income

 

 

794

 

 

813

 

 

282

 

 

193

 

 

 

202

Debit card income

 

 

5,456

 

 

5,384

 

 

1,572

 

 

1,365

 

 

 

1,541

Other operating income

 

 

3,094

 

 

2,699

 

 

812

 

 

821

 

 

 

737

Total non-interest income

 

 

16,355

 

 

15,437

 

 

4,436

 

 

4,122

 

 

 

4,107

Non-interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

24,230

 

 

21,942

 

 

6,462

 

 

6,126

 

 

 

5,522

Occupancy expense

 

 

3,373

 

 

3,319

 

 

841

 

 

823

 

 

 

825

Furniture and equipment expense

 

 

5,622

 

 

5,391

 

 

1,440

 

 

1,416

 

 

 

1,382

FDIC insurance premiums

 

 

2,391

 

 

1,962

 

 

629

 

 

636

 

 

 

533

Amortization of identified intangibles

 

 

26

 

 

26

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

 

 

6

Other operating expense

 

 

11,514

 

 

11,118

 

 

2,767

 

 

2,992

 

 

 

2,919

Total non-interest expense

 

 

47,156

 

 

43,758

 

 

12,145

 

 

12,000

 

 

 

11,187

Income before income taxes

 

 

32,584

 

 

35,702

 

 

8,680

 

 

9,162

 

 

 

8,091

Applicable income taxes

 

 

5,539

 

 

6,184

 

 

1,398

 

 

1,591

 

 

 

1,411

Net Income

 

$

27,045

 

$

29,518

 

$

7,282

 

$

7,571

 

 

$

6,680

Basic earnings per share

 

$

2.45

 

$

2.68

 

$

0.66

 

$

0.69

 

 

$

0.61

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

2.43

 

$

2.66

 

$

0.65

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

0.60

The First Bancorp

Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of and for the year ended

 

As of and for the quarter ended

Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

$

148,832

 

 

$

128,174

 

 

$

38,999

 

 

$

38,287

 

 

$

34,822

 

Interest Expense

 

 

84,922

 

 

 

62,967

 

 

 

21,446

 

 

 

21,885

 

 

 

18,969

 

Net Interest Income

 

 

63,910

 

 

 

65,207

 

 

 

17,553

 

 

 

16,402

 

 

 

15,853

 

Credit loss (reduction) expense

 

 

525

 

 

 

1,184

 

 

 

1,164

 

 

 

(638

)

 

 

683

 

Non-Interest Income

 

 

16,355

 

 

 

15,437

 

 

 

4,436

 

 

 

4,122

 

 

 

4,107

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

 

47,156

 

 

 

43,757

 

 

 

12,145

 

 

 

12,000

 

 

 

11,186

 

Net Income

 

 

27,045

 

 

 

29,519

 

 

 

7,282

 

 

 

7,571

 

 

 

6,680

 

Per Common Share Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings per Share

 

$

2.45

 

 

$

2.68

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.69

 

 

$

0.61

 

Diluted Earnings per Share

 

 

2.43

 

 

 

2.66

 

 

 

0.65

 

 

 

0.68

 

 

 

0.60

 

Cash Dividends Declared

 

 

1.43

 

 

 

1.39

 

 

 

0.36

 

 

 

0.36

 

 

 

0.35

 

Book Value per Common Share

 

 

22.63

 

 

 

21.90

 

 

 

22.63

 

 

 

23.03

 

 

 

21.90

 

Tangible Book Value per Common Share

 

 

19.87

 

 

 

19.12

 

 

 

19.87

 

 

 

20.27

 

 

 

19.12

 

Market Value

 

 

27.35

 

 

 

28.22

 

 

 

27.35

 

 

 

26.32

 

 

 

28.22

 

Financial Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Average Equity1

 

 

10.83

%

 

 

12.59

%

 

 

11.27

%

 

 

11.86

%

 

 

11.35

%

Return on Average Tangible Common Equity1

 

 

12.35

%

 

 

14.50

%

 

 

12.81

%

 

 

13.50

%

 

 

13.08

%

Return on Average Assets1

 

 

0.89

%

 

 

1.03

%

 

 

0.92

%

 

 

0.98

%

 

 

0.90

%

Average Equity to Average Assets

 

 

8.19

%

 

 

8.18

%

 

 

8.17

%

 

 

8.24

%

 

 

7.92

%

Average Tangible Equity to Average Assets

 

 

7.18

%

 

 

7.10

%

 

 

7.19

%

 

 

7.24

%

 

 

6.87

%

Net Interest Margin Tax-Equivalent1

 

 

2.29

%

 

 

2.49

%

 

 

2.42

%

 

 

2.32

%

 

 

2.34

%

Dividend Payout Ratio

 

 

58.44

%

 

 

51.87

%

 

 

54.71

%

 

 

52.55

%

 

 

57.38

%

Allowance for Credit Losses/Total Loans

 

 

1.06

%

 

 

1.13

%

 

 

1.06

%

 

 

1.04

%

 

 

1.13

%

Non-Performing Loans to Total Loans

 

 

0.18

%

 

 

0.10

%

 

 

0.18

%

 

 

0.11

%

 

 

0.10

%

Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets

 

 

0.14

%

 

 

0.07

%

 

 

0.14

%

 

 

0.08

%

 

 

0.07

%

Efficiency Ratio

 

 

56.66

%

 

 

52.43

%

 

 

53.39

%

 

 

56.37

%

 

 

54.08

%

At Period End

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

3,151,973

 

 

$

2,946,698

 

 

$

3,151,973

 

 

$

3,142,563

 

 

$

2,946,698

 

Total Loans

 

 

2,340,940

 

 

 

2,129,454

 

 

 

2,340,940

 

 

 

2,307,253

 

 

 

2,129,454

 

Total Investment Securities

 

 

651,587

 

 

 

670,673

 

 

 

651,587

 

 

 

669,076

 

 

 

670,673

 

Total Deposits

 

 

2,725,251

 

 

 

2,599,662

 

 

 

2,725,251

 

 

 

2,702,718

 

 

 

2,599,662

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

 

252,493

 

 

 

243,079

 

 

 

252,493

 

 

 

256,783

 

 

 

243,079

 

1Annualized using a 366-day basis for 2024 and a 365-day basis for 2023

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain information in this release 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 (including for purposes of determining the compensation of certain executive officers and other Company employees) and believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance comparability of results with prior periods and with other financial institutions, as well as demonstrating the effects of significant gains and charges in the current period, in light of the disclosure practices employed by many other publicly-traded financial institutions. 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 net interest income is calculated on a fully tax-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, as adjusted, increased net 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 21.0% tax rate was used in both 2024 and 2023.

 

 

For the years ended

 

For the quarters ended

In thousands of dollars

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Net interest income as presented

 

$

63,910

 

$

65,207

 

$

17,553

 

$

16,402

 

$

15,853

Effect of tax-exempt income

 

 

2,780

 

 

2,644

 

 

708

 

 

717

 

 

679

Net interest income, tax equivalent

 

$

66,690

 

$

67,851

 

$

18,261

 

$

17,119

 

$

16,532

The Company presents its efficiency ratio using non-GAAP information which is most commonly used by financial institutions. The GAAP-based efficiency ratio is non-interest expenses divided by net interest income plus non-interest income from the Consolidated Statements of Income. The non-GAAP efficiency ratio excludes securities losses and other-than-temporary impairment charges from non-interest expenses, excludes securities gains from non-interest 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:

 

 

For the years ended

 

For the quarters ended

In thousands of dollars

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Non-interest expense, as presented

 

$

47,156

 

 

$

43,758

 

 

$

12,145

 

 

$

12,000

 

 

$

11,187

 

Net interest income, as presented

 

 

63,910

 

 

 

65,207

 

 

 

17,553

 

 

 

16,402

 

 

 

15,853

 

Effect of tax-exempt interest income

 

 

2,780

 

 

 

2,644

 

 

 

708

 

 

 

717

 

 

 

679

 

Non-interest income, as presented

 

 

16,355

 

 

 

15,437

 

 

 

4,436

 

 

 

4,122

 

 

 

4,107

 

Effect of non-interest tax-exempt income

 

 

185

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

45

 

Adjusted net interest income plus non-interest income

 

$

83,230

 

 

$

83,464

 

 

$

22,746

 

 

$

21,286

 

 

$

20,684

 

Non-GAAP efficiency ratio

 

 

56.66

%

 

 

52.43

%

 

 

53.39

%

 

 

56.37

%

 

 

54.08

%

GAAP efficiency ratio

 

 

58.75

%

 

 

54.26

%

 

 

55.23

%

 

 

58.47

%

 

 

56.05

%

The Company presents certain information based upon average tangible common equity instead of total average shareholders' equity. The difference between these two measures is the Company's intangible assets, specifically goodwill from prior acquisitions. 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 average tangible common equity to the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles:

 

 

For the years ended

 

For the quarters ended

In thousands of dollars

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Average shareholders' equity as presented

 

$

249,786

 

 

$

234,480

 

 

$

257,034

 

 

$

253,911

 

 

$

233,405

 

Less intangible assets

 

 

(30,817

)

 

 

(30,843

)

 

 

(30,827

)

 

 

(30,827

)

 

 

(30,853

)

Tangible average shareholders' equity

 

$

218,969

 

 

$

203,637

 

 

$

226,207

 

 

$

223,084

 

 

$

202,552

 

To provide period-to-period comparison of operating results prior to consideration of credit loss provision and income taxes, the non-GAAP measure of Pre-Tax, Pre-Provision Net Income is presented. The following table provides a reconciliation to Net Income:

 

 

For the years ended

 

For the quarters ended

In thousands of dollars

 

December 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2024

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Net Income, as presented

 

$

27,045

 

$

29,518

 

$

7,282

 

$

7,571

 

 

$

6,680

Add: credit loss (reduction) expense

 

 

525

 

 

1,184

 

 

1,164

 

 

(638

)

 

 

683

Add: income taxes

 

 

5,539

 

 

6,184

 

 

1,398

 

 

1,591

 

 

 

1,411

Pre-Tax, pre-provision net income

 

$

33,109

 

$

36,886

 

$

9,844

 

$

8,524

 

 

$

8,774

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially, as discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Category: Earnings
Source: The First Bancorp

The First Bancorp

Richard M. Elder, EVP, Chief Financial Officer

207-563-3195

rick.elder@thefirst.com

Source: The First Bancorp

FAQ

What was FNLC's net income for Q4 2024?

The First Bancorp reported Q4 2024 net income of $7.3 million, representing a 9.0% increase from Q4 2023.

How much did FNLC's loan portfolio grow in 2024?

FNLC's total loans increased by $211.5 million or 9.9% during 2024, with commercial loans leading the growth at $141.6 million.

What was FNLC's dividend payment for Q4 2024?

FNLC declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.36 per share, representing a 54.71% payout ratio of earnings per share.

How did FNLC's net interest margin change in Q4 2024?

The net interest margin increased to 2.42% in Q4 2024, up 10 basis points from Q3 2024 and 8 basis points from Q4 2023.

What was FNLC's total asset value at the end of 2024?

FNLC's total assets were $3.15 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $205.3 million from the end of 2023.

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