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Merger And Acquisition Activity
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Merger And Acquisition Activity [Abstract]  
Merger And Acquisition Activity

Note 3: Merger and Acquisition Activity

On May 5, 2016, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which the Company will acquire Lake Sunapee Bank Group ("LSBG") in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $143 million (the "Merger"). The market expanding merger is expected to create efficiencies and strategic growth opportunities for both businesses through the leveraging of each other's platforms and capabilities, and will create the only community bank headquartered in New England with a market footprint in all three Northern New England states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

At closing, the combined institution is expected to have approximately $3.3 billion in assets, $2.4 billion in net loans, $2.2 billion in deposits and over $2.0 billion in assets under management. The Company will have a pro forma market cap of approximately $350 million and 49 branches serving customers and communities across three states. The merger is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016 or the first quarter of 2017. The consummation of the Merger is subject to receipt of the requisite approval of the Company's shareholders and LSBG shareholders, receipt of all required regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

Included in the Company's second quarter and year-to-date non-interest expense was $492 in non-recurring expenses related to the LSBG Merger, largely legal and other professional fees. The Company expects to continue to incur related non-recurring costs through the closing of the Merger.