FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
For fiscal year ended June 30, 2003
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
For the transition period from to
Commission file number (1-14588)
NORTHEAST BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maine |
01-0425066 |
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158 Court Street, Auburn, Maine |
04210 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: |
(207) 777-6411 |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class : |
Name of each exchange on which registered: |
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Common Stock, $1.00 par value |
American Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X
NoIndicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [x]
The aggregate market value of the Registrant's common shares held by non-affiliates, as of September 19, 2003, was approximately $43,420,894 based on the last reported sales price of the Company's common shares on the American Stock Exchange as of the close of business on such date. Although directors and executive officers of the registrant and its subsidiaries were assumed to be "affiliates" of the registrant for the purposes of this calculation, this classification is not to be interpreted as an admission of such status. There were 2,584,577 common shares of the registrant outstanding as of September 19, 2003.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following documents, in whole or in part, are specifically incorporated by reference in the indicated Part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
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Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
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This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. See "Item 1. Business -Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors."
PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Northeast Bancorp ("us", "our", "we", or the "Company"), a Maine corporation chartered in April 1987, is a unitary savings and loan holding company registered with the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS"), its primary regulator. Prior to 1996, the Company operated under the name Bethel Bancorp. The Company's primary subsidiary and principal asset is its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Northeast Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), which has branches located in Auburn, Augusta, Bethel, Brunswick, Buckfield, Harrison, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Mechanic Falls, Portland, Richmond and South Paris, Maine. The Bank's wholly owned subsidiary Northeast Financial Services, Inc. ("NFS") has an office in Falmouth, Maine from which loan applications are accepted and investment, insurance and financial planning products and services are offered. NFS also has an office in Bethel, Maine where its insurance division offers casualty and property insurance products.
Northeast Bancorp through its subsidiary, Northeast Bank and the Bank's subsidiary Northeast Financial Services, Inc. provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies in western and south-central Maine. Although historically the Bank has been primarily a residential mortgage lender, over the last decade the Bank has expanded its commercial loan business, increased its line of financial products and services, and expanded its market area. Management believes that this strategy will increase core earnings in the long term by providing stronger interest margins, additional non-interest income, and increased loan volume. We believe that the local character of the Bank's business and its "community bank" management philosophy allows it to compete effectively in its market area. As of June 30, 2003, the Company, on a consolidated basis, had total assets of approximately $468 million, total deposits of approximately $319 million, and stockholders' equity of approximately $36 million. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein to the Company include the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
The Bank (which was formerly known as Bethel Savings Bank F.S.B. ("Bethel")) is a federally chartered savings bank, which was originally organized in 1872 as a Maine-chartered mutual savings bank. The Bank received its federal charter in 1984. In 1987, the Bank converted to a stock form of ownership and in subsequent years has engaged in a strategy of both geographic and product expansion. The Bank has broad powers, including the power to engage in non-residential lending activities. In connection with its conversion into a federal savings bank in 1983, the Bank retained its then-authorized powers as a Maine-chartered mutual savings bank. Under applicable regulations, except as otherwise determined by the OTS, the Bank retains the authority that it was permitted to exercise as a mutual savings bank under the state law existing at the time of the conversion. Historically, Maine-chartered savings banks have had certain lending, investment, and other powers that have only recently been granted to federa l savings institutions, including commercial lending authority and the ability to offer personal checking and negotiable order of withdrawal ("NOW") accounts.
Strategy
Our corporate philosophy is to offer a wide array of financial products and services with an emphasis on a high level of personalized service. This strategy is designed to attract profitable long-term banking relationships with its customers that will increase the Bank's core earnings by developing strong interest margins, non-interest fee income, and increasing the volume of banking products and services as its market area expands. In keeping with this strategy, the Bank is making a concerted effort to become an all-inclusive financial center that is able to provide its customers with virtually any financial product and service that will meet their needs. In this regard, the Bank assists its clients in assessing their financial needs through its personalized financial planning services. Once our customer's financial needs have been identified, we provide the customer with financial product or service solutions, designed to meet their needs. Management believes that the ability to deliver such personalized service and advice will be one of the primary competitive factors in the financial institutions industry in the future. Accordingly, over the past few years we have invested a substantial amount of resources in developing our ability to offer a high level of personalized service with an emphasis on financial planning and delivery of financial advisory services that are responsive to a broad range of customer needs.
To further support our corporate philosophy, we have expanded the scope of lending and other financial services that we provide to our customers. In the past, we focused primarily on our residential mortgage lending business. As a result, our business had historically consisted of attracting deposits from the general public through its retail banking offices and applying those funds principally to the origination, retention, servicing, investing in and selling first mortgage loans on single and multi-family residential real estate. However, we have expanded the scope of its services by placing additional emphasis on:
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The Company also offers to its customers financial planning, investment services and all lines of insurance products through the Bank's subsidiary, Northeast Financial Services, Inc. "NFS", which is located at Northeast Bancorp's headquarters in Auburn, Maine. NSF offers our customers access to investment, insurance and annuity products through an arrangement with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc., an unaffiliated, fully licensed New York securities firm, which licenses the brokers who sell such products and services. We also offer all lines of insurance products to customers through the insurance division of NFS.
Trust services and employee benefit products are provided to our customers through the Bank's trust department, Northeast Trust, a division of the Bank.
The community banking strategy of Northeast Bancorp emphasizes the development of long-term full banking relationships with customers at each branch location by providing consistent, high quality service from:
With the goal of providing a full range of banking services to its customers and in an effort to develop strong long-term primary banking relationships with businesses and individuals, we have expanded our commercial banking operations by selectively making commercial loans to small and medium sized companies. In this regard, our business development efforts have been directed towards full service credit packages and financial services, as well as competitively priced mortgage packages. At June 30, 2003, the Bank's loan portfolio consisted of 35% residential real estate mortgages, 26% commercial real estate mortgages, 18% commercial loans, and 21% consumer loans. At June 30, 2003, the Bank's lending limit was approximately $5.5 million. To the extent that customer's credit needs exceed our lending limits, we may seek participations in such loans with other banks. In addition, the Bank invests in certain U.S. government and agency obligations and other investments permitted by applic able law and regulations.
The Bank is subject to examination and comprehensive regulation by the OTS and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") to the extent permitted by law. The Bank also is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Boston. Although the Bank's deposits are primarily insured through the Bank Insurance Fund, deposits at the Brunswick branch, which represent approximately 19% of the Bank's total deposits, are insured through the Savings Association Insurance Fund.
The principal executive offices of Northeast Bancorp and the Bank are located at 158 Court Street, Auburn, Maine, 04210, and their telephone number is (207) 777-6411.
Market Area
The Bank is headquartered in Auburn, Maine with full service branches in Auburn, Augusta, Bethel, Brunswick, Buckfield, Harrison, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Mechanic Falls, Portland, Richmond and South Paris, Maine. The Bank's wholly owned NFS has an office in Falmouth, Maine from which loan applications are accepted and investment, insurance and financial planning products and services are offered. NFS also has an office in Bethel, Maine where its insurance division offers casualty and property insurance products. The Company's market area, which covers western and south central regions of the State of Maine, is characterized by a diverse economy that has experienced moderate growth in recent years.
Market for Services and Competition
Management believes that the Bank's principal markets are: (i) the residential real estate market within its primary market area; (ii) the commercial market and small-to-medium sized businesses within its primary market area; (iii) the growing consumer loan market, including indirect automobile dealer and recreational vehicle loans; and (iv) developing a market for a wide range of other consumer-oriented financial services and products such as financial planning services, investments, life insurance, property and casualty insurance, trust services, college loans and other similar products.
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Businesses are solicited through the personal efforts of the directors and officers of both Northeast Bancorp and the Bank. We believe that a locally-based independent bank is often perceived by the local business community as possessing a clearer understanding of local commerce and its needs. Consequently, we believe that we are able to make prudent lending decisions quickly and more equitably than our competitors without compromising asset quality or profitability.
In an effort to attract a broader base of long-term customer relationships and diversity in its banking operations, during the past few years we have expanded our focus from primarily seeking residential loan customers to becoming a "one-stop shopping" destination point for our customers' full financial needs. As a part of this strategy, we have significantly increased the number and type of financial products, loans, and services that we make available to our customers.
The Company encounters strong competition in its market area in making loans, attracting deposits, and selling its other customer products and services. The deregulation of the banking industry, the ability to create financial services holding companies to engage in a wide range of financial services other than banking, and the widespread enactment of state laws which permit multi-bank holding companies, as well as the availability of nationwide interstate banking, has created a highly competitive environment for financial services providers. In one or more aspects of its business, we compete with other savings banks, commercial banks, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage and investment banking companies, finance companies, and other financial intermediaries operating in Maine and elsewhere. Many of our primary competitors, some of which are affiliated with large bank holding companies or other larger financial-based institutions, have substantially greater re sources and have higher lending limits.
The principal factors in competing for deposits are convenient office locations, flexible hours, interest rates and services, while the principal competitive factors relating to loans are interest rates, the range of lending services offered and lending fees. We believe that an emphasis on personalized financial planning and advice tailored to individual customer needs, together with the local character of the Bank's business and its "community bank" management philosophy will enhance our ability to compete successfully in our market areas. Further, we also offer a wide range of financial services to our customers, including not only basic loan and deposit services, but also investment services, trust services, and insurance products. We believe that our ability to provide such services and advice, and to provide the financial services and products required by our customers, will be an attractive alternative to consumers in our market area.
Lending Activities
General
The primary source of income generated by the Bank is from the interest earned from the loan portfolio. The principal lending activities of the Bank are the origination and purchase of conventional mortgages for the purpose of constructing, financing, or re-financing one-to-four family residential properties and commercial properties. The majority of the properties securing the mortgage loan portfolio are located in the State of Maine. However, in an effort to diversify the geographic scope of the real estate collateral held by it, the Bank does purchase in the secondary market residential mortgage loans collateralized by properties in other states. Interest rates and origination fees charged on loans originated by the Bank are generally competitive with other financial institutions and other mortgage originators in its general market area.
Although residential and commercial real estate lending remains a strong component of the Bank's lending operations, consistent with our business strategy, we also actively seek an increased volume of commercial and consumer loans. Commercial loans are originated for commercial construction, acquisition, remodeling, and general business purposes. In this regard, the Bank, among other things, also originates loans to small businesses in association with the Small Business Administration. Consumer loans include those for the purchase of automobiles, boats, home improvements and personal investments. We also pursue quality indirect lending through local automobile and recreational vehicle dealerships.
Residential Lending
The major component of the Bank's lending activities consists of the origination of single-family residential mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied property, most of which is located in its primary service areas. The Bank offers a variety of mortgage loan products. Its originations are generally for adjustable rate mortgages ("ARMs") or fixed rate mortgage loans having a term of 15 years or 30 years amortized on a monthly basis, with principal and interest due each month. The Bank holds in portfolio all adjustable rate mortgage and fixed rate mortgage loans with terms of 15 years. Fixed rate loans with terms over 15 years are sold into the secondary market. Additionally, the Bank offers second mortgage residential loans.
The Bank offers one-year ARMs with rate adjustments tied to the weekly average rate of U.S. Treasury securities adjusted to a constant one-year maturity with specified minimum and maximum interest rate adjustments. The interest rates on a majority of these mortgages are adjusted yearly with limitations on upward adjustments of 2% per adjustment period and 6% over the life of the loan. The Bank also originates fixed-rate mortgage loans on single-family residential real estate. The Bank generally charges a higher interest rate if the property is not owner-occupied. It has been the Bank's experience that the proportions of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loan originations depend in large part on the level of interest rates. As interest rates fall, there is generally a reduced demand for ARMs and, as interest rates rise, there is generally an increased demand for ARMs.
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Fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans collateralized by single family residential real estate generally have been originated in amounts of no more than 80% of appraised value. The Bank may, however, lend up to 95% of the value of the property collateralizing the loan, but if such loans are required to be made in excess of 80% of the value of the property, they must be insured by private or federally guaranteed mortgage insurance. In the case of mortgage loans, the Bank will procure mortgagee's title insurance to protect against defects in its lien on the property that may collateralize the loan. The Bank in most cases requires title, fire, and extended casualty insurance to be obtained by the borrower, and, where required by applicable regulations, flood insurance. The Bank maintains its own errors and omissions insurance policy to protect against loss in the event of failure of a mortgagor to pay premiums on fire and other hazard insurance policies.
Although the contractual loan payment period for single-family residential real estate loans is generally for a 15 to 30 year period, such loans often remain outstanding for significantly shorter periods than their contractual terms. In addition, the Bank charges no penalty for prepayment of mortgage loans. Mortgage loans originated by the Bank customarily include a "due on sale" clause giving the Bank the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event, among other matters, that the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of the real property subject to a mortgage. In general, the Bank enforces due on sale clauses. Borrowers are typically permitted to refinance or prepay loans at their option without penalty.
The Bank generally applies the same underwriting criteria to residential mortgage loans whether purchased or originated. In its loan purchases, the Bank generally reserves the right to reject particular loans from a loan package being purchased and does reject loans in a package that do not meet its underwriting criteria. In connection with loan purchases, the Bank receives various representations and warranties from the sellers of the loans regarding the quality and characteristics of the loans. In determining whether to purchase or originate a loan, the Bank assesses both the borrower's ability to repay the loan and the adequacy of the proposed collateral. On originations, the Bank obtains appraisals of the property securing the loan. On purchases, the Bank reviews the appraisal obtained by the loan seller or originator. On purchases and originations, the Bank reviews information concerning the income, financial condition, employment and credit history of the applicant.
We have adopted written, non-discriminatory underwriting standards for use in the underwriting and review of every loan considered for origination or purchase. These underwriting standards are reviewed and approved annually by our board of directors. Our underwriting standards for fixed rate residential mortgage loans generally conform to standards established by Fannie Mae ("FNMA") and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the "FHLMC"). A loan application is obtained or reviewed by the Bank's underwriters to determine the borrower's ability to repay, and confirmation of the more significant information is obtained through the use of credit reports, financial statements, and employment and other verifications.
The Bank generally uses appraisals to determine the value of collateral for all loans it originates. When originating a real estate mortgage loan, the Bank obtains a new appraisal of the property from an independent third party to determine the adequacy of the collateral, and such appraisal is reviewed by one of the underwriters. Otherwise, the collateral value is determined by reference to the documentation contained in the original file.
The Bank also requires that a survey be conducted and title insurance be obtained, insuring the priority of its mortgage lien. Pursuant to its underwriting standards, the Bank generally requires private mortgage insurance policies on newly originated mortgage loans with loan-to-value ratios greater than 80%. All loans are reviewed by the Bank's underwriters to ensure that its guidelines are met or that waivers are obtained in limited situations where offsetting factors exist.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
The Bank originates both multi-family and commercial real estate loans. Multi-family and commercial property loans generally are made in amounts up to 80% of the lesser of the appraised value or purchase price of the property. Although the largest multi-family or commercial loan in our portfolio at June 30, 2003 was approximately $2.725 million, the majority of such loans have balances under $500,000.
The Bank's permanent commercial real estate loans are secured by improved property such as office buildings, medical facilities, retail centers, warehouses, apartment buildings, condominiums, and other types of buildings, which are located in its primary market area. Multi-family and commercial real estate loans generally have fixed or variable interest rates indexed to FHLB and prime interest rates with notes having terms of 3 - 5 years. Mortgage loan maturities have terms up to 15 years.
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Loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate generally are larger and involve greater risks than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by multi-family and commercial properties often are dependent on successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. We seek to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including limiting the size of our multi-family and commercial real estate loans and generally restricting such loans to our primary market area. In determining whether to originate multi-family or commercial real estate loans, we also consider such factors as the financial condition of the borrower and the debt service coverage of the property. The Company intends to continue to make multi-family and commercial real estate loans as the market demands and economic conditions permit.
Commercial Lending
The Bank offers a variety of commercial loan services including term loans, lines of credit, equipment, and receivables financing. A broad range of short-to-medium term commercial loans, both collateralized and uncollateralized, are made available to businesses for working capital (including inventory and receivables), business expansion (including acquisitions of real estate and improvements), and the purchase of equipment and machinery. Equipment loans are typically originated on both a one year line of credit basis and on a fixed-term basis ranging from one to five years. The purpose of a particular loan generally determines its structure.
The Bank's commercial loans primarily are underwritten in the Company's market areas on the basis of the borrowers' ability to service such debt from income. As a general practice, the Bank takes as collateral a security interest in any available real estate, equipment, or other chattel, although such loans may be made on an uncollateralized basis. Collateralized working capital loans are primarily collateralized by short-term assets whereas term loans are primarily collateralized by long-term assets.
Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from the borrower's wages and other income and which are collateralized by real property whose value tends to be easily ascertainable, commercial loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from the cash flow of their business and generally are collateralized by business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment, and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may be substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Further, the collateral underlying the loans, which may depreciate over time, usually cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate, and may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans made by the Bank have included automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, second mortgages, home improvements, home equity lines of credit, mobile home loans, personal (collateralized and uncollateralized), and deposit account collateralized loans. The Bank's consumer loan portfolio consists primarily of loans to individuals for various consumer purposes, but includes some business purpose loans which are payable on an installment basis. A majority of these loans are for terms of less than 60 months and although generally collateralized by liens on various personal assets of the borrower, they may be originated without collateral. Consumer loans are made at fixed and variable interest rates and may be made based on up to a 5 year amortization schedule.
Consumer loans are attractive to us because they typically have a shorter term and carry higher interest rates than that charged on other types of loans. Consumer loans, however, do pose additional risks of collectability when compared to traditional types of loans granted by commercial banks such as residential mortgage loans. In many instances, the Bank is required to rely on the borrower's ability to repay since the collateral may be of reduced value at the time of collection. Accordingly, the initial determination of the borrower's ability to repay is of primary importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.
In 1998, the Bank entered the indirect automobile lending market. Indirect automobile lending consists of automobile loans made by the Bank through the purchase of contracts from automobile dealers. Generally, the Bank will obtain fixed-rate automobile loans indirectly through various automobile dealerships located in its market areas. These automobile dealers are selected by us. Currently a majority of these loans were originated by 34 dealers located in our market area. Because the collateral is a deteriorating asset, the initial determination of the borrower's ability to pay is of primary importance. The indirect origination of consumer loan products generally requires funding of dealer reserves. These reserves are maintained for the benefit of the dealer who originated such loans, but such funding is subject to performance of certain loan conditions. The dealer is generally responsible to the Bank for the amount of the reserve only if a loan giving rise to the reserve becomes delinquent or the loan has been prepaid. The same process applies to indirect recreational vehicle lending which started in 2000.
Construction Loans
The Bank originates residential construction loans to finance the construction of single-family dwellings. Most of the residential construction loans are made to individuals who intend to erect owner-occupied housing on a purchased parcel of real estate. The Bank's construction loans to individuals typically range in size from $100,000 to $300,000. Construction loans also are made to contractors to erect single-family dwellings for resale. Construction loans are generally offered on the same basis as other residential real estate loans, except that a larger percentage down payment is typically required.
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The Bank also may make residential construction loans to real estate developers for the acquisition, development, and construction of residential subdivisions. The Bank has limited involvement with this type of loan. Such loans may involve additional risk attributable to the fact that funds will be advanced to fund the project under construction, which is of uncertain value prior to completion and because it is relatively difficult to evaluate accurately the total amount of funds required to complete a project.
The Bank finances the construction of individual, owner-occupied houses on the basis of written underwriting and construction loan management guidelines. Construction loans are structured either to be converted to permanent loans with the Bank at the end of the construction phase or to be paid off upon receiving financing from another financial institution. Construction loans on residential properties are generally made in amounts up to 80% of appraised value. Construction loans to developers generally have terms of up to 12 months. Loan proceeds on builders' projects are disbursed in increments as construction progresses and as inspections warrant. The maximum loan amounts for construction loans are based on the lesser of the current appraisal value or the purchase price for the property.
Construction loans are generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk than long-term financing collateralized by improved, occupied real estate. A lender's risk of loss on a construction loan is dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property's value at the completion of construction and estimated cost (including interest) of construction. If the estimate of construction cost proves to be inaccurate, the lender could be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed in order to permit completion of the project. If the estimate of anticipated value proves to be inaccurate, the lender may have collateral which has value insufficient to assure full repayment.
Loans collateralized by subdivisions and multi-family residential real estate generally are larger than loans collateralized by single-family, owner-occupied housing and also generally involve a greater degree of risk. Payments on these loans depend to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties, and repayment of such loans may be more subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.
Loan Origination and Processing
Loan originations are derived from a number of sources. Residential loan originations can be attributed to real estate broker referrals, mortgage loan brokers, direct solicitation by the Bank's loan officers, present savers and borrowers, builders, attorneys, walk-in customers and, in some instances, other lenders. Loan applications, whether originated through the Bank or through mortgage brokers, are underwritten and closed based on the same standards, which generally meet FNMA underwriting guidelines. Consumer and commercial real estate loan originations emanate from many of the same sources. The legal lending limit of the Bank, as of June 30, 2003, was approximately $5.5 million.
The loan underwriting procedures followed by the Bank conform to regulatory specifications and are designed to assess the borrower's ability to make principal and interest payments and the value of any assets or property serving as collateral for the loan. Generally, as part of the process, a bank loan officer meets with each applicant to obtain the appropriate employment and financial information as well as any other required loan information. Upon receipt of the borrower's completed loan application, the Bank then obtains reports with respect to the borrower's credit record, and orders and reviews an appraisal of any collateral for the loan (prepared for the Bank through an independent appraiser). The loan information supplied by the borrower is independently verified. Loan officers or other loan production personnel in a position to directly benefit monetarily through loan solicitation fees from individual loan transactions do not have approval authority. Once a loan application has been completed and all information has been obtained and verified, the loan request is submitted to a final review process. As part of the loan approval process, all uncollateralized loans of more than $100,000 and all collateralized loans of more than $1,000,000 require pre-approval by the Bank's loan committee, which is currently comprised of five directors of the Bank and meets on such basis as is deemed necessary to promptly service loan demand. All loans of more than $1,000,000 require pre-approval by the Bank's Board of Directors, and borrowers requesting amounts which will result in a loan relationship of more than $1,000,000 also must be approved by the board of directors of the Bank.
Loan applicants are notified promptly of the decision of the Bank by telephone and a letter. If the loan is approved, the commitment letter specifies the terms and conditions of the proposed loan including the amount of the loan, interest rate, amortization term, a brief description of the required collateral, and required insurance coverage. Prior to closing any long-term loan, the borrower must provide proof of fire and casualty insurance on the property serving as collateral which insurance must be maintained during the full term of the loan. Title insurance is required on loans collateralized by real property. Interest rates on committed loans are normally locked in at the time of application for a 30 to 45 day period. The commitment issued at the time of approval will be for the time remaining, based on the application date.
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Other Subsidiaries
On October 4, 1999, the Company formed NBN Capital Trust, a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Trust"), for the purpose of (i) issuing and selling its common securities to the company and its trust preferred securities to the public, and (ii) using the proceeds therefrom to purchase 9.60% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures ("Junior Subordinated Debentures") from the Company. The Junior Subordinated Debentures are the sole asset of the Trust. In the quarter ended December 31, 1999, the Trust sold its trust-preferred securities to the public and its common securities to the Company. The Trust used the proceeds to purchase the Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by the Company. The Company pays interest on the Junior Subordinated Debentures at a rate of 9.60% to the Trust at the end of each quarter, which is equal to the dividend rate payable to the holders of the Trust's preferred securities. The cost of the issuance of the pref erred securities is treated as a deferred asset and will be amortized over the life of the securities. Following the offer and sale of the Trust's securities, the Company owned and currently holds all of the outstanding common securities of the Trust, its only voting securities, and as a result the Trust is a subsidiary of the Company.
The Company acquired a wholly-owned subsidiary, ASI Data Services, Inc. (ASI) through two stock purchases during 1993-1994. ASI initially provided data processing services to the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company's board transferred the assets and operations of ASI to the Bank in 1996 and ASI now is an inactive corporate subsidiary.
NFS, a Maine Corporation, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank was originally formed in 1982 as a vehicle through which the Bank could participate in certain real estate development projects. At June 30, 2003, investment in and loans to its subsidiary constituted 0.18% of the Company's total assets. Generally, any proposed development project will be examined for its profit potential and its ability to enhance the communities served by the Bank. At the present time, there are no definitive plans for additional real estate development projects. NFS also supports the Bank's non-banking financial services through its relationship with Commonwealth Financial Services, Inc., ("Commonwealth"), a fully licensed New York securities firm, and through the insurance division of NFS, which allows the Bank to deliver insurance products to its customers. NFS has not invested in any assets in its business relationship with Commonwealth.
Employees
As of June 30, 2003, the Company, the Bank and its subsidiary together employed 168 full-time and 23 part-time employees. The Company's employees are not represented by any collective bargaining unit. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are good.
SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
General
Northeast Bancorp is a savings and loan holding company that is regulated and subject to examination by the OTS. The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank and also is subject to the regulations, examinations, and reporting requirements of the OTS. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and the Bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC. As the administrator of the deposit insurance fund, the FDIC has certain regulatory and full examination authority over OTS regulated savings associations.
The Bank also is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System governing reserves to be maintained against deposits and certain other matters. The Bank's relationship with its depositors and borrowers also is regulated to a great extent by both federal and state laws. Any change in applicable laws or regulations, or a change in the ways these laws and regulations are interpreted by regulatory agencies or courts, may have a material adverse impact on the business of Northeast Bancorp and the Bank.
The following information is a summary of some of the laws and regulations applicable to Northeast Bancorp and the Bank. The applicable statutes and regulations are summarized and do not purport to be complete, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the particular statutes and regulations.
Federal Regulation of Savings and Loan Holding Companies
General Limitations
Northeast Bancorp is a unitary savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 ("HOLA") and is registered with the OTS. As a result, the Company is subject to the regulations, examinations, supervision and reporting requirements of the OTS. Further, the OTS has enforcement authority over Northeast Bancorp and its non-savings institution subsidiaries. Among other things, this authority permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit activities that are determined to be a serious risk to the subsidiary savings institution.
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As a unitary savings and loan holding company, we generally are not restricted under existing laws as to the types of business activities in which the Bank may engage, provided that the Bank continues to be a qualified thrift lender. See "Supervision and Regulation Federal Regulations of Savings Associations Qualified Thrift Lender Test." Nevertheless, various activities conducted by savings and loan holding companies require OTS authorization.
The HOLA prohibits a savings and loan holding company from directly or indirectly acquiring control (including through an acquisition by merger, consolidation or purchase of assets) of any savings association, or any other savings and loan holding company, without prior OTS approval. In considering whether to grant approval for any such transaction, the OTS will take into consideration a number of factors, including:
Further, a savings and loan holding company may not acquire more than 5% of the voting shares of any savings association unless by merger, consolidation or purchase of assets, each of which requires prior OTS approval. In addition, under other provisions of HOLA, a savings and loan holding company may acquire up to 15% of the voting shares of certain undercapitalized savings associations.
Multiple Savings and Loan Holding Companies
At the present time, Northeast Bancorp is a unitary savings and loan holding company. If we were to acquire a separate subsidiary savings association, we would become a multiple savings and loan holding company and would be subject to extensive limitations on the types of business activities in which we could engage. A holding company that acquires another institution and maintains it as a separate subsidiary or whose sole subsidiary fails to meet the qualified thrift lender test will become subject to the activities limitations applicable to multiple savings bank holding companies. In general, a multiple savings bank holding company (or subsidiary thereof that is not an insured institution) may not commence, or continue for more than a limited period of time after becoming a multiple savings bank holding company (or a subsidiary thereof), any business activity other than:
These restrictions do not apply to a multiple savings bank holding company if (a) all, or all but one, of its insured institution subsidiaries were acquired in emergency thrift acquisitions or assisted acquisitions and (b) all of its insured institution subsidiaries are qualified thrift lenders.
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The OTS is prohibited from approving any acquisition that would result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings institutions in more than one state, subject to two exceptions: (a) the approval of interstate supervisory acquisitions by savings and loan holding companies, and (b) the acquisition of a savings institution in another state if the laws of the state of the target savings institution specifically permit such acquisitions. The states vary with regard to the extent to which they permit interstate savings and loan holding company acquisitions. We currently are not a party to any discussions with any potential acquisition targets which would make us a multiple savings and loan holding company.
Safety and Soundness
Under federal law, the Director of the OTS is authorized to take action when it determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that the continuation by a savings bank holding company of any particular activity constitutes a serious risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of a savings bank holding company's subsidiary savings institution. The Director of the OTS has oversight authority for all holding company affiliates, not just the insured institution. Specifically, the Director of the OTS may, as necessary:
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
On July 30, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act"). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act represents a comprehensive revision of laws affecting corporate governance, accounting obligations and corporate reporting. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is applicable to all companies with equity or debt securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In particular, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act establishes: (i) new requirements for audit committees, including independence, expertise, and responsibilities; (ii) additional responsibilities regarding financial statements for the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the reporting company; (iii) new standards for auditors and regulation of audits; (iv) increased disclosure and reporting obligations for the reporting company and their directors and executive officers; and (v) new and increased civil and criminal penalties for violation of the securities laws. Although we anticipate that we will in cur additional expense in complying with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the resulting regulations, management does not expect that such compliance will have a material impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
Enactment of Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("Gramm-Leach") was signed into law on November 12, 1999. This legislation is intended to modernize the financial services industry. This legislation, among other things, establishes a comprehensive framework to permit affiliations among commercial banks, insurance companies and securities firms. Generally, the new law:
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Gramm-Leach also restricts the power of new unitary savings and loan association holding companies. Unitary savings and loan holding companies that are "grandfathered," (i.e., unitary savings and loan holding companies in existence or with applications filed with the OTS on or before May 4, 1999), such as the Company, retain their authority under the prior law. All other unitary savings and loan holding companies are limited to financially related activities permissible for bank holding companies, as defined under Gramm-Leach. Gramm-Leach also prohibits non-financial companies from acquiring grandfathered unitary savings and loan association holding companies.
Gramm-Leach also requires financial institutions to disclose, on ATM machines, any non-customer fees and to disclose to their customers upon the issuance of any ATM card any fees that may be imposed by the institutions on ATM users. For older ATMs, financial institutions will have until December 31, 2004 to provide such notices.
Bank holding companies are permitted to engage in a wider variety of financial activities than permitted under the prior law, particularly with respect to insurance and securities activities. Gramm-Leach establishes state regulators as the appropriate functional regulators for insurance activities but provides that state regulators cannot "prevent or significantly interfere" with affiliations between banks and insurance firms. In addition, in a change from the prior law bank holding companies are in a position to be owned, controlled or acquired by any company engaged in financially related activities.
The Company does not believe that the law has had or will have a material adverse affect upon its operations in the near term. However, to the extent the new law permits banks, securities firms and insurance companies to affiliate, the financial services industry may experience further consolidation. This type of consolidation could result in a growing number of larger financial institutions that offer a wider variety of financial services than the Bank currently offers and that can more aggressively compete in the markets we currently serve.
Federal Regulation of Savings InstitutionsBusiness Activities
The activities of savings institutions are governed by the HOLA and, in certain respects, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the rules and regulations issued by the OTS and the FDIC pursuant to these acts. These laws and regulations delineate the nature and extent of the activities in which savings associations may engage.
Capital Requirements
The OTS capital regulations require federally chartered savings associations to satisfy three different capital requirements: a leverage (core capital) limit, a tangible capital requirement, and a risk-based capital requirement.
The leverage limit requires that a federally chartered savings association maintain core capital of at least 4% of its adjusted total assets. However, OTS regulations also provide for a minimum capital leverage ratio of 3% for depository institutions that have been assigned the highest composite rating of 1 under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System. For purposes of this requirement, total assets are adjusted to exclude intangible assets and investments in certain subsidiaries, and to include the assets of certain other subsidiaries, certain intangibles arising from prior period supervisory transactions, and permissible mortgage servicing rights. Core capital includes common shareholders' equity and retained earnings, non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus and minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries, minus intangibles, plus certain mortgage servicing rights and certain goodwill arising from prior regulatory accounting practices.
Certain mortgage servicing rights are not deducted in computing core and tangible capital. Prior to August 10, 1998, generally, the lower of 90% of the fair market value of readily marketable mortgage servicing rights, or the current unamortized book value as determined under GAAP could be included in core and tangible capital up to a maximum of 50% of core capital computed before the deduction of any disallowed qualifying intangible assets. Effective August 10, 1998, the OTS increased the maximum amount of mortgage servicing rights that are includable in regulatory capital from 50% to 100% of core capital.
In determining core capital, all investments in and loans to subsidiaries engaged in activities not permissible for national banks, which are generally more limited than activities permissible for savings associations and their subsidiaries, must be deducted. Certain exceptions are provided, including exceptions for mortgage banking subsidiaries and subsidiaries engaged in agency activities for customers (unless determined otherwise by the FDIC on safety and soundness grounds). Generally, all subsidiaries engaged in activities permissible for national banks are required to be consolidated for purposes of calculating capital compliance by the parent savings association. In assessing an institution's capital adequacy, the OTS takes into consideration not only the above numeric factors, but also qualitative factors as well, and has the authority to establish higher capital requirements for individual institutions where necessary.
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The tangible capital requirement mandates that a savings association maintain tangible capital of at least 1.5% of adjusted total assets, provided, however, that savings institutions may include up to 90% of the fair market value of readily marketable purchased mortgage servicing rights included in core capital as tangible capital (subject to certain conditions, including any limitations imposed by the FDIC on the maximum percentage of the tangible capital requirement that may be satisfied with such servicing rights). For purposes of the tangible capital requirement, adjusted total assets are calculated on the same basis as the leverage limit. As of June 30, 2003, the Bank was in compliance with these requirements. The balances maintain the same manner as core capital, except that all intangible assets must be deducted.
The risk-based requirement promulgated by the OTS pursuant to the HOLA, tracks the standard applicable to national banks, except that the OTS may determine to reflect interest rate and other risks not specifically included in the national bank standard. However, such deviations from the national bank standard may not result in a materially lower risk-based requirement for savings associations than for national banks. The risk-based standard adopted by the OTS is similar to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency standard for national banks. The risk-based standards of the OTS require maintenance of core capital equal to at least 4% of risk-weighted assets and total capital equal to at least 8% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital includes core capital plus supplementary capital (to the extent it does not exceed core capital). Supplementary capital includes (a) cumulative perpetual preferred stock; (b) mutual capital certificates, income capital certificates and net worth certificates; (c) non- withdrawable accounts and pledged deposits to the extent not included in core capital; (d) perpetual and mandatory convertible subordinated debt and maturing capital instruments meeting specified requirements; and (e) general loan and lease loss allowances, up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. See Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 11."
In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, savings associations must assign balance sheet assets to one of four risk-weight categories, reflecting the relative credit risk inherent in the asset. Off-balance-sheet items are assigned to one of the four risk-weight categories after a credit conversion factor is applied.
The OTS adopted regulations intended to revise their 8% risk-based capital standards discussed above to take into account interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk, and the risk of non-traditional activities. Only savings associations with more than a normal level of interest rate risk are subject to these requirements. Specifically, savings associations with interest rate risk exposure in excess of 2% (measured in accordance with an OTS Model and Guidelines) must deduct an interest rate risk component from total capital prior to calculating their risk-based capital ratios. The interest rate risk component is calculated as one-half of the difference between the institution's measured interest rate risk and 2%, multiplied by the market value of the institution's assets. This deduction will have the effect of requiring savings associations with interest rate risk exposure of more than 2% to hold more capital than those with less than 2% exposure. On August 21, 1995, the OTS adopted and approved an appeal process, but delayed the interest rate risk capital deduction indefinitely.
Loans to One Borrower
Under the HOLA, savings institutions are generally subject to the national bank limits on loans to a single or related group of borrowers. Generally, a savings association may not make a loan or extend credit to a single borrower or group of related borrowers, on an unsecured basis, in an amount greater than 15% of its unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. An additional amount may be loaned not in excess of 10% of the savings association's unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus, if the loan is secured by readily marketable collateral, which is defined to include certain financial instruments and bullion, but generally does not include real estate. The OTS by regulation has amended the loans to one borrower rule to permit savings associations meeting certain requirements to extend loans to one borrower in additional amounts under circumstances limited essentially to loans to develop or complete residential housing units. The OTS also may impose more stringent limits on an as sociation's loans to one borrower, if it determines that such limits are necessary to protect the safety and soundness of the institution.
Qualified Thrift Lender Test
Under HOLA, all savings associations, including the Bank, are required to meet a qualified thrift lender ("QTL") test for, among other things, future eligibility for FHLB advances. A savings association that fails to satisfy the QTL test is subject to substantial restrictions on its activities and to other significant penalties. A savings association is a QTL if it meets either (a) has invested at least 65% of its "portfolio assets" in qualified thrift investments and maintains this level of "qualified thrift investments" on a monthly average basis in the nine of every twelve months, or (b) the test for being a domestic building and loan association, as that term is defined in Section 7701(a) (19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
The term "portfolio assets" under the QTL test is defined as savings institutions total assets less the sum of: (i) certain intangibles, including goodwill and credit card rights, (ii) properties used to conduct business, and (iii) liquid assets (up to 20% total assets). The following assets may be included as "qualified thrift investments" without limit: (1) domestic residential housing or manufactured housing loans, (2) home equity loans and mortgage backed securities backed by residential housing and manufactured housing loans, (3) FHLB stock, (4) certain obligations of the FDIC and certain other related entities, and (5) education, small business, and credit card loans. In addition, the following assets, which may be included in the aggregate amount of up to 20% of portfolio assets, also constitute qualified thrift investments: (i) 50% of originated residential mortgage loans sold within 90 days of origination, (ii) investments in debt or equity of service corporations that derive 80% of their gr oss revenues from housing-related activities, (iii) 200% of certain loans to, and investment in, low cost one-to-four family housing, (iv) 200% of loans for residential real property, churches, nursing homes, schools, and small businesses in areas where the credit needs of low-and moderate- income families are not met, (v) other loans for churches, schools, nursing homes and hospitals, and (vi) personal, family, or household loans (other than education, small business, or credit card loans). At June 30, 2003, the Bank maintained approximately 84.3% of its portfolio assets in qualified thrift institutions and satisfied the QTL test in each of the previous 12 months.
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Any savings association that fails to meet the QTL test must convert to a national bank charter, unless it requalifies. A savings association may requalify the next time it meets the requirement in nine of the preceding twelve months, but it may requalify only one time. If an institution fails the QTL test and has not yet requalified or converted to a national bank charter, the savings institution is immediately ineligible to receive any new FHLB advances, and is subject to national bank limits for payment of dividends. Further, it may not establish a branch office at any location at which a national bank located in the savings association's state could not establish a branch. In addition, within one year of the loss of QTL status, the holding company of the savings association that does not convert to a bank charter must register as a bank holding company and will be subject to all statutes applicable to bank holding companies.
These penalties, however, do not apply to a federal savings association, such as the Bank, which existed as a federal savings association on August 9, 1989 but was chartered before October 15, 1982 as a savings bank under state law.
Limitation on Capital Distributions
OTS regulations impose limitations upon all capital distributions by savings institutions, including:
OTS rules establish three tiers of institutions, which are based primarily on an institution's capital level. Under OTS regulations, certain savings associations are permitted to pay capital distributions during a calendar year that do not exceed the association's net capital income for that year plus its retained net income for the prior two years without notice to, or the approval of the OTS. However, a savings association subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, such as the Bank, must file a notice unless the specific capital distribution requires an application. In addition, the OTS can prohibit a proposed capital distribution, otherwise permissible under the regulation, if the OTS has determined that the association is in need of more than normal supervision if it determined that the proposed distribution by an association would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice. Furthermore, under the OTS prompt corrective action regulations, the Bank would be prohibited from maki ng any capital distribution if, after the distribution, the Bank failed to meet its minimum capital requirements as described above. See "Supervision and Regulation - Federal Regulation of Savings Institutions - Capital Requirements."
Liquidity
During fiscal 2001, Congress eliminated the statutory liquidity requirement which required federally chartered savings associations to maintain a minimum amount of liquid assets between 4% and 10%, depending on economic conditions and savings flows of all savings associations. The OTS recently conformed its implementing regulations to reflect this statutory change. Under the revised regulations, which became effective March 15, 2001, the Bank is required to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure safe and sound operations.
Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending Laws
Savings associations have a responsibility under the Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") and related regulations of the OTS to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. In addition, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act prohibit lenders from discriminating in their lending practices on the basis of characteristics specified in those statutes. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial institutions nor does it limit an institution's discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the OTS, in connection with its examination of a savings association, to assess the association's record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take such record into account in its evaluation of certain applications by such association. The CRA regulations establish an assessment system that bases an association's rating on its actual performance in meeting community needs. In particular, the assessment system focuses on three tests: (a) a lending test, to evaluate the institution's record of making loans in its assessment areas, (b) an investment test, to evaluate the institution's record of investing in community development projects, affordable housing, and programs benefiting low or moderate income individuals or businesses, and (c) a service test, to evaluate the institution's delivery of services through its branches, ATMs, and other offices. The CRA also requires all institutions to make public disclosure of their CRA rating. In addition, in May 2000, the OTS proposed regulations implementing the requirements under Gramm-Leach that insured depository institutions publicly disclose certain agreements that are in fulfillment of the CRA. The Bank has no such agreement in place at this time.
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A savings institution's failure to comply with the provisions of the CRA could, at a minimum, result in regulatory restrictions on its activities. Failure of a savings association to comply with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act could result in enforcement actions by the OTS, as well as other federal regulatory agencies and the Department of Justice. The Bank received a "satisfactory" CRA rating under the current regulations in its most recent federal examination by the OTS.
The Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering Laws
The Bank Secrecy Act was enacted by Congress in 1970. This act requires every financial institution within the United States to file a Currency Transaction Report with the Internal Revenue Service for each transaction in currency of more than $10,000 not exempted by the United States Treasury Department.
The Money Laundering Prosecution Improvements Act requires financial institutions, typically banks, to verify and record the identity of the purchaser upon the issuance or sale of bank checks or drafts, cashier's checks, traveler's checks, or money orders involving $3,000 or more in cash. Institutions also must verify and record the identity of the originator and beneficiary of certain funds transfers.
USA Patriot Act
In response to the events of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Requiring to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2002, or the USA PATRIOT Act, on October 26, 2001. The USA PATRIOT Act gives the federal government new powers to address terrorist threats through the enhanced domestic security measures, expanded surveillance powers, increased information sharing, and broadened anti-money laundering requirements. By way of amendments to the bank Secrecy Act, Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act takes measures intended to encourage information sharing among bank regulatory agencies and law enforcement bodies. Further, certain provisions of Title III impose affirmative obligations on a broad range of financial institutions, including banks, thrifts, brokers, dealers, credit union, money transfer agents and parties registered under the Commodity Exchange Act. Under the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institution s are subject to prohibitions against specified financial transactions and account relationships as well as enhanced due diligence and "know your customer" standards in their dealings with foreign financial institutions and foreign customers.
Among other requirements, Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act imposes the following requirements with respect to financial institutions:
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During the first quarter of 2002 the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the Department of Treasury, issued proposed and interim regulations to implement the provisions of Section 312 and 352 of the USA PATRIOT Act. To date, it has not been possible to predict the impact of the USA PATRIOT Act and its implementing regulations may have on the Company and the Bank.
Branching
Subject to certain statutory restrictions in the HOLA and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the Bank is authorized to branch on a nationwide basis. Branching by savings associations also is subject to other regulatory requirements, including compliance with the CRA and its implementing regulations.
Transactions with Related Parties
The Bank's authority to engage in transactions with related parties or "affiliates" (i.e., any company that controls or is under common control with the Bank, including Northeast Bancorp and any non-savings institution subsidiaries) or to make loans to certain insiders of the Bank or Northeast Bancorp, is limited by Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act. OTS regulations prohibit a savings association (a) from lending to any of its affiliates that are engaged in activities that are not permissible for bank holding companies under Section 4(c) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, and (b) from purchasing the securities of any affiliate other than a subsidiary. Section 23A limits the aggregate amount of transactions with any individual affiliate to 10% of the capital and surplus of the savings institution and also limits the aggregate amount of transactions with all affiliates to 20% of the savings institution's capital and surplus. Certain transactions with affiliates are required to be secured by collateral in an amount and of a type described in Section 23A and the purchase of low quality assets from affiliates is generally prohibited. Section 23B provides that certain transactions with affiliates, including loans and asset purchases, must be on terms and under circumstances, including credit standards, that are substantially the same or at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non - -affiliated companies.
Loans to Officers, Directors, and Principal Stockholders
The Bank's authority to extend credit to any of the following persons currently is governed by the requirements of Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation O of the Federal Reserve Board promulgated thereunder:
Among other things, these provisions require that extensions of credit to such insiders be made on terms substantially the same as those prevailing on comparable transactions made to unaffiliated individuals, and that such extensions of credit do not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. Certain extensions of credit to such persons must first be approved in advance by a disinterested majority of a savings association's entire board of directors. Section 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act prohibits loans to any such individuals where the aggregate amount exceeds an amount equal to 15% of an insured institution's unimpaired capital and surplus, plus an additional 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus in the case of loans that are fully secured by readily marketable collateral, or when the aggregate amount on all such extensions of credit outstanding to all such persons would exceed the Bank's unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus. Sect ion 22(g) establishes additional limitations on loans to executive officers.
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Changes in Directors and Senior Executive Officers
Section 32 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended by the 1996 Act, requires a depository institution or holding company of a depository institution to give 30 days prior written notice to its primary federal regulator of any proposed appointment of a director or senior executive officer if the institution is not in compliance with the minimum capital requirements or otherwise is in a troubled condition. The regulator then has the opportunity to disapprove the proposed appointment.
Permissible Loans and Investments
Federally chartered savings banks, such as the Bank, are authorized to originate, invest in, sell, purchase, service, participate, and otherwise deal in: (1) loans made on the security of residential and nonresidential real estate, (2) commercial loans (up to 20% of assets, the last 10% of which must be small business loans), (3) consumer loans (subject to certain percentage of asset limitations), and (4) credit card loans. The lending authority of federally chartered associations is subject to various OTS requirements, including, as applicable, requirements governing loan-to-value ratio, percentage-of-assets limits, and loans to one borrower limits. In September 1996, the OTS substantially revised its investment and lending regulations eliminating many of their specific requirements in favor of a more general standard of safety and soundness.
Federally chartered savings associations may invest, without limitation, in the following assets: (1) obligations of the United States government or certain agencies thereof; (2) stock issued or loans made by FHLB or the FNMA; (3) obligations issued or guaranteed by the FNMA, the Student Loan Marketing Association, the GNMA, or any agency of the United States Government; (4) certain mortgages, obligations, or other securities that have been sold by the FHLMC; (5) stock issued by a national housing partnership corporation; (6) demand, time, or savings deposits, shares, or accounts of any insured depository institution; (7) certain "liquidity" investments approved by the OTS to meet liquidity requirements; (8) shares of registered investment companies, the portfolios of which are limited to investments that a federal association is otherwise authorized to make; (9) certain MBS; (10) general obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision or municipality thereof, provided that not more than 10% of a savings association's capital may be invested in the general obligations of any one issuer; (11) loans secured by residential real property; (12) credit card loans; and (13) educational loans. Federally chartered savings associations may invest in secured or unsecured loans for commercial, corporate, business, or agricultural purposes, up to 20% of assets, provided that the last 10% is invested in small business loans. The HOLA also limits a federal savings association's aggregate nonresidential real property loans to 400% of the savings association's capital as determined pursuant to the OTS's capital requirements. See "Supervision and Regulation Federal Regulation of Savings Associations Capital Requirements." The OTS may allow a savings association to exceed the aggregate limitation, if the OTS determines that exceeding the limitation would pose no significant risk to the safe and sound operations of the association and would be consistent with prudent operating practices. Federall y chartered savings associations also are authorized by the HOLA to make investments in consumer loans, business development credit corporations, certain commercial paper and corporate debt securities, service corporations, and small business investment companies. All of these types of investments are subject to percentage-of-assets and various other limitations.
Service Corporations
The HOLA authorizes federally chartered savings associations, such as the Bank, to invest in the capital stock, obligations, or other securities of service corporations. The HOLA authorizes a savings association to invest up to a total of 3% of its assets in service corporations. The last 1% of the 3% statutory investment limit applicable to service corporations must be primarily invested in community development investments drawn from a broad list of permissible investments that include, among other things: (1) government guaranteed loans, (2) loans for investment in small businesses, (3) investments in revitalization, and rehabilitation projects, and (4) investments in low- and moderate-income housing developments.
Service corporations are authorized to engage in a variety of pre-approved activities, some of which (e.g., securities brokerage and real estate development) are ineligible activities for the parent savings association. The OTS regulations implementing the service corporation authority contained in the HOLA also provide that activities reasonably related to the activities of a federally chartered savings association may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Director of the OTS.
Operating Subsidiaries
All federal savings associations are authorized to establish or acquire one or more operating subsidiaries. Operating subsidiaries are subject to examination and supervision by the OTS to the same extent as the parent thrift. An operating subsidiary is a corporation that meets all of the following requirements: (1) it engages only in activities that a federal savings association is permitted to engage in directly; (2) the parent savings association owns, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the subsidiary's voting stock; and (3) no person or entity other than the parent thrift may exercise effective operating control over the subsidiary. While a savings association's investment in its service corporations is generally limited to an amount that does not exceed 3% of the parent savings association's total assets, OTS regulations do not limit the amount that a parent savings association may invest in its operating subsidiaries. Operating subsidiaries may be incorporated and operat ed in any geographical location where its parent may operate. An operating subsidiary that is a depository institution may accept deposits in any location, provided that the subsidiary has federal deposit insurance.
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Enforcement
Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the OTS has primary enforcement responsibility over savings institutions and has the authority to bring enforcement action against all "institution-affiliation parties," including stockholders, and any attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in any violation of applicable law or regulation or breach of fiduciary duty or certain other wrongful actions that cause or is likely to have more than a minimal loss or other significant adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or cease and desist order to removal of officers and/or directors of the institutions, receivership, conservatorship or the termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and actions, and range up to $25,000 per day, unless a finding of reckless disregard is made, in which case penalties may be as high as $1 million per day. Unde r the Act, the FDIC has the authority to recommend to the Director of OTS that enforcement action be taken with respect to a particular savings institution. If action is not taken by the Director, the FDIC has authority to take such actions under certain circumstances.
Standards for Safety and Soundness
The Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended by FDICIA and the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement of 1994, the OTS and the bank regulatory agencies have adopted a set of general standards relating to, among other things, internal controls, information systems and audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate risk exposure, asset growth, asset quality, earnings, and compensation, fees, and benefits and such other operational and managerial standards as the agency deems appropriate. The federal banking agencies adopted a final regulation and Interagency Guidelines Prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness to implement the safety and soundness standards required under the act. These guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. Further, the guidelines address (a) internal controls and inf ormation systems; (b) internal audit system; (c) credit underwriting; (d) loan documentation; (e) interest rate risk exposure; (f) asset growth; and (g) compensation, fees and benefits. If the appropriate federal banking agency determines that an institution fails to meet any standard prescribed by these guidelines, the agency may require the institution to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard, as required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The final regulations establish deadlines for the submission and review of such safety and soundness compliance plans.
Insurance Activities
The Bank generally is permitted to engage in certain insurance activities through its subsidiaries. In August 2000, the OTS and the other federal banking agencies proposed regulations pursuant to Gramm-Leach which would prohibit depository institutions from conditioning the extension of credit to individuals upon either the purchase of an insurance product or annuity or an agreement that the consumer not purchase an insurance product or annuity from an entity that is not affiliated with the depository institution. The proposed regulations also would require prior disclosure of this prohibition to potential insurance product or annuity customers. We do not believe that these regulations, if adopted as proposed, would have a material impact on our operations.
Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action
Under the OTS Prompt Corrective Action regulations, the OTS is required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, the severity of which depends upon the institution's degree of capitalization. Generally, a savings institution that has total risk-based capital of less than 8.0% or a leverage ratio or a Tier 1 core capital ratio that is less than 4.0% (3.0% if the association receives the highest rating on the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System) is considered to be undercapitalized. A savings institution that has total risk-based capital of less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 core risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0% or a leverage ratio that is less than 4.0% (3.0% if the association receives the highest rating on the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System) is considered to be "significantly undercapitalized" and a savings institution that has a tangible capital to assets ratio equal to or less than 2% is deemed to be "critically undercapital ized."
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Subject to a narrow exception, the OTS is required to appoint a receiver or conservator for an institution that is "critically undercapitalized." The regulation also provides that a capital restoration plan must be filed with the
OTS within 45 days of the date an institution receives notices that it is "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" or "critically undercapitalized." In addition, numerous mandatory supervisory actions become immediately applicable to the institution, including, but not limited to, restrictions on growth, investment activities, capital distributions, and affiliate transactions. The OTS also could take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors. As of June 30, 2003, the Bank was considered to be well-capitalized.Insurance of Deposit Accounts and Assessments
The Bank's deposits are insured by the FDIC through the bank insurance fund ("BIF") and the savings association insurance fund ("SAIF") for up to $100,000 for each insured account holder, the maximum amount currently permitted by law. The FDIC establishes premium assessment rates for BIF and SAIF deposit insurance. There is no statutory limit on the maximum assessment and the percent of increase in the assessment that the FDIC may impose in any one year, provided, however, that the FDIC may not collect more than is necessary to reach or maintain the BIF's and SAIF's designated reserve ratio and must rebate any excess collected. Under the FDIC's risk-based insurance system, BIF and SAIF-assessable deposits are now subject to premiums of between 0 to 27 cents per $100 of deposits, depending upon the institution's capital position and other supervisory factors.
To arrive at a risk-based assessment for each bank and thrift, the FDIC places the institution in one of nine risk categories using a two-step process based first on capital ratios and then on relevant supervisory information. Each institution is assigned to one of three groups (well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized) based on its capital ratios. A well-capitalized institution is one that has at least a 10% total risk-based capital ratio (the ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets), a 6% tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (the ratio of tier 1 core capital to risk-weighted assets), and a 5% leverage capital ratio (the ratio of core capital to adjusted total assets). An adequately capitalized institution has at least an 8% total risk-based capital ratio, a 4% tier 1 core risk-based capital ratio, and a 4% leverage capital ratio. An undercapitalized institution is one that does not meet either the definition of well-capitalized or adequately capitalized.
The FDIC also assigns each institution to one of three supervisory subgroups based on an evaluation of the risk posed by the institution. These supervisory evaluations modify premium rates within each of the three capital groups. The nine risk categories and the corresponding SAIF assessment rates are as follows:
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Supervisory Subgroup |
|||
|
Meets numerical standards for: |
A |
B |
C |
|
Well-capitalized |
0 |
3 |
17 |
|
Adequately capitalized |
3 |
10 |
24 |
|
Undercapitalized |
10 |
24 |
27 |
For purposes of assessments of FDIC insurance premiums, the Bank is a well-capitalized institution as of June 30, 2003. FDIC regulations prohibit disclosure of the supervisory subgroup to which an insured institution is assigned.
Brokered Deposits
Only a well-capitalized depository institution may accept brokered deposits without prior regulatory approval. Under implementing regulations, well-capitalized banks may accept brokered deposits without restriction, adequately capitalized banks may accept brokered deposits without a waiver from the FDIC (subject to certain restrictions on payments of rates), while undercapitalized banks may not accept brokered deposits.
Federal Home Loan Bank System
The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which consists of 12 regional banks. FHLBs provide a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB of Boston, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in that institution in an amount at least equal to the greater of: (a) 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the Bank's unpaid residential mortgage loans and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, (b) 0.390 of total assets, or (c) 5% of its advances from the FHLB of Boston.
Pursuant to Gramm-Leach, the foregoing minimum share ownership requirements will be replaced by regulations to be promulgated by the Federal Housing Finance Board. Gramm-Leach specifically provides that the minimum requirements in existence immediately prior to adoption of Gramm-Leach shall remain in effect until such regulations are adopted. Formerly, federal savings associations were required to be members of the FHLB System. The new law removed the mandatory membership requirement and authorized voluntary membership for federal savings associations, as is the case for all other eligible institutions.
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Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve Board regulations require savings institutions to maintain non-interest-earning reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and regular checking accounts). As of June 30, 2003, the Bank was in compliance with these requirements. The balances maintained to meet the reserve requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve Board may be used to satisfy liquidity requirements imposed by the OTS.
Federal Securities Laws
Northeast Bancorp's common stock is registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Accordingly, Northeast Bancorp is subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements under the Securities Exchange Act.
Maine Law
Northeast Bancorp and the Bank are headquartered in, and qualified to do business in the State of Maine. Accordingly, the Maine Bureau of Banking has the authority to impose certain regulations and the power to examine both the Bank and Northeast Bancorp. In addition to approvals from federal regulatory agencies, Northeast Bancorp may be required to seek approval of the Maine Bureau of Banking prior to engaging in certain extraordinary transactions.
Legislation
Federal legislation and regulation have significantly affected the operations of federally insured savings associations, such as the Bank, and other federally regulated financial institutions in the past several years and has increased competition among savings associations, commercial banks, and other financial institutions. Congress has been considering legislation in various forms that would require federal thrifts, such as the Bank, to convert their charters to national or state bank charters. The Bank cannot determine whether, or in what form, such legislation may eventually be enacted, and there can be no assurance of the effect that any legislation that is enacted would have on Northeast Bancorp, the Bank, and its affiliates. The operations of regulated depository institutions will continue to be subject to changes in applicable statutes and regulations from time to time and could adversely affect Northeast Bancorp, the Bank, and its affiliates.
STATISTICAL DISCLOSURE
The additional statistical disclosure describing the business of the Company and the Banks required by Industry Guide 3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is provided in Item 8b of this Form 10-K.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (including the Exhibits hereto) contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities law Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, such as statements relating to financial condition, prospective results of operations, future performance or expectations, plans, objectives, prospects, loan loss reserve adequacy, simulation of changes in interest rates, capital spending and finance sources, and revenue sources. These statements relate to expectations concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements, which are based on various assumptions (some of which are beyond the Company's control), may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue", "plan", "approximately", "intend", or other similar terms or variations on those terms, or the future or conditional verbs such as "will", "may", "should", "could", and "would". In addition, the Company may from time to time make such oral or written "forward-looking statements" in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commiss ion (including exhibits thereto), in its reports to shareholders, and in other communication made by or with the approval of the Company.
Such forward-looking statements reflect our current views and expectations based largely on information currently available to our management, and upon current expectations, estimates and projections regarding the Company and its industry, our management's belief with respect there to, and certain assumptions made by management. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors. Accordingly, we can not give you any assurance that our expectations will in fact occur or that our estimates or assumptions will be correct. We caution you that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those related to the economic environment, particularly in the market areas in which the Company operates, compe titive products and pricing, fiscal and monetary policies of the U.S. Government, changes in government regulations affecting financial institutions, including regulatory fees and capital requirements, changes in prevailing interest rates, acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses, credit risk management, asset/liability management, changes in technology, changes in the securities markets, and the availability of and the costs associated with sources of liquidity. Accordingly, investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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Potential risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause the Company's financial performance or results of operations to differ materially from current expectations or such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
|
a) |
general economic conditions becoming less favorable than expected, either nationally or in the markets where the Company or its subsidiaries offer their financial products or services, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration of credit quality or in a decreased demand for the Company's products or services; |
|
b) |
competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industry increasing significantly and, more particularly, competition in the Company's market areas as described under "Business -- Market for Services and Competition"; |
|
c) |
changes in the interest rate environment which reduces margins, including those described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition -- Risk Management" and also may have a negative impact on the Company's interest rate exchange agreement; |
|
d) |
the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and the Bank's asset quality, including those matters described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition -- Results of Operations". |
|
e) |
changes in political conditions or changes occurring in the legislative or regulatory environment, including the impact of any changes in laws and regulations relating to banking, securities, taxes, and insurance; |
|
f) |
the ability to increase market share and to control expenses, and changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and saving habits; |
|
g) |
changes in trade, tax, monetary, or fiscal policies, including the interest rate policies of the FRB; |
|
h) |
money market and monetary fluctuations, and changes in inflation or in the securities markets; |
|
i) |
future acquisitions and the integration of acquired businesses and assets; |
|
j) |
changes in the Company's organizational structure and in its compensation and benefit plans, including those necessitated by pressures in the labor market for attracting and retaining qualified personnel; |
|
k) |
the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by regulatory agencies as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board; |
|
l) |
unanticipated litigation, regulatory, or other judicial proceedings; |
|
m) |
the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing; |
|
n) |
other one-time events, risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
Such forward-looking statements speak only to the date that such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
The Company's results are strongly influenced by general economic conditions in its market areas in the western, central, and mid-coastal regions of the State of Maine. The deterioration in these conditions could have a material adverse effect on the quality of the Bank's loan portfolio and the demand for its products and services. In particular, changes in the real estate or service industries, or a slow-down in population growth may adversely impact the Company's performance. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition."
All forward-looking statements presume a continuation of the existing regulatory environment and monetary policy. The banking industry is subject to extensive state and federal regulation, and significant new laws or regulations, or changes in or repeals of existing laws or regulations may cause results of the Company to differ materially. Further federal monetary policy, particularly as implemented by the FRB, significantly affect credit conditions for the Bank and its customers. Such changes could adversely impact the Company's financial results. See "Item 1. Business Supervision and Regulation."
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A significant source of risks arise from the possibility that losses will be sustained because borrowers, guarantors, and related parties fail to perform in accordance with the terms of their loans. The Bank has adopted underwriting and credit monitoring procedures and credit policies, including the establishment and review of the allowance for loan losses, that management believe are appropriate to minimize the risks in assessing the likelihood of nonperformance, tracking loan performance, and diversifying the Bank's loan portfolio. However, such policies may not prevent unexpected losses that could adversely affect the Company's results and the allowance for loan losses may not be adequate in all instances. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition - Results of Operations," , " - Financial Condition," and " - Risk Management." Further, certain types of lending relationships carry greater risks of nonperformance and collectability, such as comm ercial and consumer loans. For a discussion of the risks associated with such lending relationships, see "Item 1. Business -- Lending Activities."
Item 2. Properties
The principal executive and administrative offices of the Company and the Bank were relocated to 158 Court Street from 232 Center Street, Auburn, Maine in fiscal 2003. This building is owned by the Bank in fee simple and, in addition to the executive offices, houses the commercial and residential real estate loan underwriting functions.
The Bank has 12 branching locations, including the new branch in Portland. The branches located in Augusta, Bethel, Brunswick, Buckfield, Harrison, Lisbon Falls, Mechanic Falls, and Richmond, Maine are owned by the Bank in fee simple. The branches located in Auburn, Portland, South Paris and Lewiston, Maine are leased by the Bank. In addition to the leased branches, the Bank leases a facility in Lewiston, Maine where operations, accounting and training functions are performed and a facility in Falmouth, Maine for the investment division of NEF. These leases have renewal options. In aggregate, branch and other facility leases require payments of $447,000 per year. Certain real property and improvements in Falmouth, Maine, owned in fee simple, was sold in fiscal 2003 when the investment division of NFS. relocated to leased space also in Falmouth. The lease for the facility in Bethel, Maine for the insurance division was terminated in July, 2003 when the staff relocated to the Bank's branch in Bethel. The facilities owned or occupied under lease by the Bank and its subsidiaries are considered by management to be adequate.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
There are no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or any of its property is the subject. There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of banking, to which the Bank is a party or of which any of the Bank's property is the subject. There are no material pending legal proceedings to which any director, officer or affiliate of the Company, any owner of record beneficially of more than five percent of the common stock of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer, affiliate of the Company or any security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company or the Bank.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no matters submitted to a vote of the Company's securities-holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.
Item 4A. Executive Officers of the Registrant
Pursuant to the Instructions of Form 10-K and Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K, the name, age, and position of each executive officer of the Company and the Bank are set forth below along with such officer's business experience during the past five years. Officers are elected annually by the respective Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank to hold office until the earlier of their death, resignation, or removal.
|
Name |
Age |
Position with Company and/or Bank |
|
James D. Delamater |
52 |
President and Chief Executive Officer (1) |
|
Philip C. Jackson |
59 |
Senior Vice President of Bank Trust Operations |
|
Gary Berlucchi |
57 |
Senior Vice President of Bank - Operations |
|
A. Daniel Keneborus |
62 |
Senior Vice President of Bank - Commercial Lending |
|
Marcel Blais |
44 |
Senior Vice President of the Bank - Retail Banking |
|
Robert S. Johnson |
51 |
Chief Financial Officer (1) |
|
Suzanne Carney |
36 |
Clerk |
(1) Each of these individuals serves both the Company and the Bank in the same capacities as indicated above.
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James D. Delamater has been President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of the Company and the Bank since 1987.
Philip C. Jackson has been a director of the Company and the Bank since 1987. Mr. Jackson also has served as the Senior Vice President of the Bank's Trust Operations since 1997. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Jackson served as President of Bethel Savings, the predecessor to the Bank.
Gary Berlucchi has been the Senior Vice President of the Bank - Operations since January 1999. From 1972 to 1995, Mr. Berlucchi was a Vice President of Casco Northern Bank, N.A., in operations and credit policy. Previous to joining Northeast Bank, Mr. Berlucchi was self-employed as a financial consultant.
A. Daniel Keneborus has been the Senior Vice President of the Bank - Commercial Lending since October 1998. Mr. Keneborus served as Vice President, Casco Northern Bank from 1976 to 1990, Vice President Commercial Lending of Peoples Heritage from 1990 to 1992, and Vice President Commercial Lending for Shawmut Bank from 1993 to 1997.
Marcel Blais has been the Senior Vice President of the Bank - Retail Banking since 1998. Mr. Blais joined the Company in 1997 as the Vice President of the Bank - Branch Administration. Prior to joining the Company he served as Vice President of Atlantic Bank from 1995 to 1997, and as Vice President - Branch Manager of Casco Bank from 1977 until 1995.
Robert S. Johnson has been the Chief Financial Officer of the bank since December 2001. Prior to joining the company he served as Mortgage Controller of Banknorth Group from 1998 to 1999 and as President and Chief Financial Officer of Pepperell Bank & Trust from 1999 to 2001.
Suzanne Carney
has been Clerk of the Bank since March 1999 and has been with the company since 1994 in the Accounting Division.
PART II
Item 5. Market Prices of Common Stock and Dividends Paid
The Common Stock of Northeast Bancorp trades on the American Stock Exchange
("AMEX") under the symbol "NBN". As of the close of business
on September 12, 2003, there were approximately 2,576,827 shares of common
stock outstanding held by approximately 488 stockholders of record.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices of the
Company's Common Stock as reported on AMEX, and dividends paid during each
quarter for fiscal years ending June 30, 2003 and 2002.
|
2002 - 2003 |
High |
Low |
Div Pd |
|
Jul 1- Sep 30 |
14.99 |
13.43 |
.080 |
|
Oct 1 - Dec 31 |
14.90 |
13.00 |
.080 |
|
Jan 1 - Mar 31 |
15.20 |
14.34 |
.080 |
|
Apr 1 - Jun 30 |
16.55 |
15.00 |
.080 |
|
2001 - 2002 |
High |
Low |
Div Pd |
|
Jul 1- Sep 30 |
13.20 |
11.50 |
.063 |
|
Oct 1 - Dec 31 |
13.00 |
11.25 |
.063 |
|
Jan 1 - Mar 31 |