Acquisition of Northway Financial
Camden National announced the acquisition of Northway Financial, a significant move to enhance market share in Northern New England. The merger is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
Increase in Net Income
Net income for the third quarter was $13.1 million, a 9% increase over the second quarter. Excluding merger costs, net income was $13.6 million, a 14% increase over the previous quarter.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded by 10 basis points to 2.46% compared to the previous quarter.
Strong Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans decreased to 17 basis points from 23 basis points. Past due loans were just 3 basis points of total loans, down from 5 basis points in the last quarter.
Deposit Growth
Deposits increased by 1% compared to the previous quarter, with a notable 8% increase in high-yield savings deposits.
Technology Investments
Strategic transformation of the Account Opening Process is on track for year-end launch, enhancing digital capabilities.