SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

        Washington, D.C. 20549        

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):            July 31, 2003           

 

                                 NORTHEAST BANCORP                                  

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

             Maine             

            1-14588            

        01-0425066       

(State or Other Jurisdiction Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

     158 Court Street, Auburn, Maine     

          04210          

  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

     (207) 777-6411         

 

Item 7.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

     Description

99.1

Press Release, dated  July 31, 2003 regarding fourth quarter 2003 earnings.

Item 9.     Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is being furnished pursuant to "Item 9. "Regulation FD Disclosure" in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583.

     On July 31, 2003, Northeast Bancorp, a Maine corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing it's earnings for the fourth quarter ended  June 30, 2003 .

     A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

     The information contained herein, including the exhibit attached hereto, is press release is furnished pursuant to Item 9 of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, the information in this report (including the exhibits hereto) are not to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether filed prior to or after the furnishing of these certificates, regardless of any general or specific incorporation language in such filing.

Item 12.     Results of Information and Financial Condition.

The following information is being furnished pursuant to "Item 12, Results of Information and Financial Condition," in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583.

     On July 31, 2003, Northeast Bancorp, a Maine corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing it's earnings for the fourth quarter ended  June 30, 2003 .

     A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

     The information contained herein, including the exhibit attached hereto, is press release is furnished pursuant to Item 12 of this Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Further, the information in this report (including the exhibits hereto) are not to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether filed prior to or after the furnishing of these certificates, regardless of any general or specific incorporation language in such filing.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

   

NORTHEAST BANCORP

Date:  July 31, 2003

By:

/s/ James D. Delamater

   

    James D. Delamater

   

    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

     Description

99.1

Press Release, dated  July 31, 2003 regarding fourth quarter 2003 earnings.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jim Delamater

 

President & CEO

 

Northeast Bancorp

 Northeast Bancorp Announces 2003 Earnings

(Auburn, Me 7/31/2003)

Northeast Bancorp (AMEX "NBN") announced that earnings for the year ended June 30, 2003 were $3,855,318 which represented $1.44 per diluted share. Earnings for the same period last year were $3,852,620 or $1.44 per diluted share. Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2003, were $960,371 or $0.36 per diluted share, as compared to $928,198 or $0.34 per diluted share for the same period last year.

On July 18, 2003, the Board of Directors of Northeast Bancorp declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share payable on August 22, 2003 to all shareholders of record as of August 1, 2003. Northeast Bancorp has paid a regular cash dividend each quarter since its conversion to a stock form of ownership in 1987. This declaration of a dividend is consistent with our desire to distribute competitive dividends while preserving the Company's ability to support the growth and development of the franchise and to enhance the value of its shares. The Company also continues to look for opportunities to repurchase shares whenever it is deemed to be in the best interest of its shareholders and overall business plan.

Jim Delamater, President & CEO commented, "We are pleased to report strong consistent earnings for the recently completed fiscal year. We are particularly pleased that we were able to maintain our level of profitability while continuing to adhere to our traditional standards for asset quality and interest rate risk. Because of our high degree of product diversity, we are able to concentrate on the delivery of multiple products and services to each of our customers in order to generate increased cash flow without adjusting our standards or pricing policies. We remain proud of the long term nature of our mission and corporate philosophy and we continue to avoid attempts to reach for short term success at the expense of the integrity of our balance sheet or income statement."

Northeast Bancorp is the holding company for Maine-based Northeast Bank, founded in 1872, which operates 14 retail locations in western, central and mid-coastal Maine. Northeast Bank provides its business and consumer customers with a comprehensive array of financial services, offered in concert with several third-party institutions. The Bank's robust service provides a unique "one stop" style of banking experience for our customers where they have access to a vast array of financial products and services, including traditional bank products, such as loans and deposits, investments, insurance, trust services and personal and business financial planning. At the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, NBN had total assets of $468 million, total deposits of $319 million, and a book value per share of $14.16.

The headquarters for Northeast Bancorp is located at 158 Court Street, in Auburn, Maine. Northeast management encourages present and prospective shareholders to contact Jim Delamater, President & CEO, if they wish to discuss the Company and its products in general, services or ongoing efforts to promote and develop shareholder value. Management also suggests that any person interested in utilizing the services of Northeast Bancorp and its subsidiaries, or in learning more about the Company should access its web site at www.northeastbank.com.

  NORTHEAST BANCORP      
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share and Shares Outstanding Data)      
               
    Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended  
    June 30, % June 30, %
    2003 2002 Change 2003 2002 Change
Selected Financial Information            
               
Income Statement Data:            
           
Interest Income $   6,852 $   7,562 -9% $   28,586 $   31,664 -10%
Interest Expense 3,228 3,837 -16% 13,769 16,998 -19%
Net Interest Income 3,624 3,725 -3% 14,817 14,666 1%
Provision for Loan Losses 175 210 -17% 1,091 842 30%
Net Interest Income after            
  Provision for Loan Losses 3,449 3,515 -2% 13,726 13,824 -1%
Non-interest Income 1,543 1,071 44% 5,536 4,222 31%
Non-interest Expense 3,576 3,169 13% 13,530 12,146 11%
Operating Income before Income Tax 1,416 1,417 0% 5,732 5,900 -3%
Income Tax Expense 456 489 -7% 1,877 2,047 -8%
Net Income $     960 $     928 3% $    3,855 $    3,853 0%
               
               
Per share data:            
Basic earning per common share $    0.36 $    0.35 3% $    1.46 $    1.48 -1%
Diluted earnings per common share $    0.36 $    0.34 6% $    1.44 $    1.44 0%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:            
  Basic 2,636,676 2,647,712 0% 2,644,317 2,599,368 2%
  Diluted 2,680,901 2,687,936 0% 2,685,943 2,667,033 1%
               
Book Value Per Share 14.16 13.12   14.16 13.12  
Tangible Book Value Per Share 13.78 12.46   13.78 12.46  
               
Net interest margin 3.33% 3.52%   3.49% 3.50%  
Net interest spread 3.00% 3.11%   3.12% 3.01%  
Return on average assets (annualized) 0.83% 0.84%   0.86% 0.88%  
Return on equity (annualized) 10.28% 10.77%   10.58% 11.73%  
Tier I leverage ratio (Bank) 8.65% 8.65%   8.65% 8.65%  
Tier I risk-based capital ratio (Bank) 11.37% 11.79%   11.37% 11.79%  
Total risk-based capital ratio (Bank) 11.99% 12.50%   11.99% 12.50%  
Efficiency ratio 69% 66%   66% 64%  
Nonperforming loans 1,829 1,171   1,829 1,171  
Total nonperforming assets 1,926 1,758   1,926 1,758  
Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans 0.48% 0.31%   0.48% 0.31%  
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets 0.41% 0.40%   0.41% 0.40%  
               
               
    June 30,        
    2003 2002   Change    
Balance Sheet Highlights            
               
Investment Securities $   41,729 $   32,440   29%    
Loans 378,987 374,634   1%    
Total Assets 467,684 442,216   6%    
               
Deposits:            
  NOW and Money Market 93,649 78,349   20%    
  Savings 26,027 23,021   13%    
  Certificates of Deposits 137,217 149,112   -8%    
  Brokered Deposits 27,693 24,463   13%    
  Noninterest-bearing Deposits 34,157 28,253   21%    
  Total Deposits 318,743 303,198   5%    
               
Borrowings 93,769 93,130   1%    
Shareholders' Equity 36,499 34,731   5%    
               
Shares outstanding 2,576,827 2,647,712   -3%