INDEPENDENT BANK CORP 8-K

What Happened Independent Bank Corp (INDB) filed a Form 8-K on March 19, 2026 to report that it issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly common stock dividend. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference. The report was signed by Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: March 19, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 8.01 Other Events; Item 9.01 Exhibits).
• Event: Declaration of a quarterly common stock dividend (announced via press release).
• Exhibit: Press Release of Independent Bank Corp. announcing the dividend included as Exhibit 99.1.
• Report signed by: Mark J. Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters A declared quarterly dividend provides a cash return to common shareholders and can affect shareholder yield and near-term investor income. The 8-K does not include dividend amount, record date or payment date; investors should review the Exhibit 99.1 press release for those specifics before making investment decisions.