Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01Interest rate volatility could significantly reduce our profitability
2. 02We are required to maintain sufficient capital and adequate liquidity
3. 03The Company’s earnings may not grow if we are unable to successfully attract core deposits and lending opportunities and execute opportunities to generate fee-based income
4. 04Wholesale funding sources may prove insufficient to replace deposits and support operations and future growth
5. 05Loss of deposits or a change in deposit mix could increase our cost of funding
6. 06If we are unable to access the capital markets, have prolonged net deposit outflows, or our borrowing costs increase, our liquidity and competitive position will be negatively affected
7. 07Our access to funds from subsidiaries may be restricted
8. 08Prepayments of loans may negatively impact our business as customers may prepay the principal amount of their outstanding loans at any time
9. 09Secondary mortgage market conditions may adversely affect our financial condition and earnings
10. 10The performance of our investment securities portfolio is subject to fluctuation due to changes in interest rates and market conditions, including credit deterioration of the issuers of individual securities
11. 11Impairment of investment securities or goodwill could result in a negative impact on our results of operations27% rewritten
12. 12Potential downgrades of U.S. government securities by one or more of the credit ratings agencies could have a material adverse effect on our operations, earnings and financial conditionNew
13. 13Revenues from our wealth management business are significant to earnings
14. 14Our wealth management business may be negatively affected by changes in economic and market conditions
15. 15Deterioration in local economies or real estate markets may adversely affect our financial performance, as our borrowers’ ability to repay loans and the value of the collateral securing the loans may decline
16. 16High concentrations of commercial loans may increase exposure to credit loss upon borrower default
17. 17Greater than anticipated credit losses in the loan portfolios may adversely affect our earnings41% rewritten
18. 18A portion of our loan portfolio consists of loan participations, which may have a higher risk of loss than loans we originate because we are not the lead lender and we have limited control over credit monitoringNew
19. 19We are exposed to risk of environmental liabilities with respect to properties to which we take title32% rewritten

Operational Risks

1. 20We are subject to a variety of operational risks, including reputational risk, and the risk of fraud or theft by employees or outsiders, which may adversely affect our business and results of operations56% rewritten
2. 21and data security systems prove to be inadequate. The occurrence of any of these risks could result in a diminished ability to operate (e.g., by requiring us to expend significant resources to correct the defect), as well as potential liability to customers, reputational damage, and regulatory interventionNew
3. 22We may continue to incur substantial costs related to our acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp and the integration of Woodsville, and these costs may be greater than anticipated due to unexpected eventsNew
4. 23We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of acquiring Guaranty BancorpNew
5. 24Disruptions to our information systems and security breaches may adversely affect our business and reputation47% rewritten
6. 25Our ability to maintain our reputation is critical to the success of our business and the failure to do so may materially adversely affect our performanceNew
7. 26to realize the anticipated benefits from such new technology or require us to incur significant costs to remedy any such challenges in a timely mannerNew
8. 27Our operations are reliant on outside vendors
9. 28We may incur significant losses as a result of ineffective risk management processes and strategies
10. 29Our internal controls, procedures and policies may fail or be circumvented
11. 30We may be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions
12. 31Changes in the federal, state or local tax laws may negatively impact our financial performance and we are subject to examinations and challenges by tax authorities

Strategic and External Risks

1. 32Changes and instability in economic conditions, geopolitical matters and financial markets, including a contraction of economic activity, could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition
2. 33Monetary policy and economic environment could impact our financial performance
3. 34Inflation can have an adverse impact on our business and on our customersNew
4. 35Increased market volatility and adverse changes in financial or capital market conditions may increase our market risk
5. 36Involvement in wealth management creates risks associated with the industry
6. 37Strong competition within our markets may significantly impact profitability
7. 38Market changes may adversely affect demand for our services and impact revenue, costs, and earnings
8. 39Expansion, growth, and acquisitions could negatively impact earnings if not successful
9. 40Future pandemics, severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events could significantly impact our business and the business of our customers
10. 41Changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operationsNew

Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risks

1. 42We are subject to extensive government regulation and supervision, which may interfere with the ability to conduct business and may negatively impact our financial results
2. 43We face significant legal risks, both from regulatory investigations and proceedings and from private actions brought against us
3. 44We are subject to numerous laws designed to protect consumers, including the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to a wide variety of sanctions
4. 45We may become subject to enforcement actions even though noncompliance was inadvertent or unintentional
5. 46The Federal Reserve Board may require us to commit capital resources to support the Bank
6. 47We are subject to stringent capital requirements which may adversely impact return on equity, require additional capital raises, or limit the ability to pay dividends or repurchase shares
7. 48Fee revenues from overdraft protection programs constitute a significant portion of our noninterest income and may be subject to increased supervisory scrutiny
8. 49Changes in accounting policies or in accounting standards could materially affect our results of operations, and financial condition58% rewritten
9. 50Our financial statements are based in part on assumptions and estimates, which, if wrong, could cause unexpected losses in the futureNew
10. 51Internal controls may become ineffective in preventing or detecting material errors
11. 52We may be unable to attract and retain key personnel
12. 53Future capital offerings may adversely affect the market price of our common stock
13. 54The market price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile
14. 55Attractive acquisition opportunities may not be available to us in the future, which could limit the growth of our business
15. 56Anti-takeover provisions could negatively impact our stockholders