INDEPENDENT BANK CORP 8-K

What Happened INDEPENDENT BANK CORP (INDB) filed a Form 8‑K on May 14, 2026 reporting final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting. Class III directors James O. Morton, Daniel F. O’Brien and Leif O’Leary were reelected. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.

Key Details

• Director elections (Class III) — results:
  • James O. Morton: For 35,467,804; Against 2,751,006; Abstain 53,461; Broker Non‑Votes 3,724,625.
  • Daniel F. O’Brien: For 35,233,996; Against 3,004,318; Abstain 33,957; Broker Non‑Votes 3,724,625.
  • Leif O’Leary: For 36,352,509; Against 1,875,244; Abstain 44,518; Broker Non‑Votes 3,724,625.
• Auditor ratification:
  • Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as INDB’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 — For 41,769,910; Against 188,503; Abstain 38,483 (Broker Non‑Votes 0).
• Advisory vote on executive pay:
  • Say‑on‑pay approved — For 35,991,052; Against 2,156,231; Abstain 124,988; Broker Non‑Votes 3,724,625.
• Filing signed by Patricia Natale, General Counsel, dated May 14, 2026.

Why It Matters These outcomes confirm board continuity (reelected directors) and shareholder support for INDB’s auditor and executive compensation policies. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP ensures the company’s 2026 audits will be handled by that firm. The advisory approval of compensation, while non‑binding, signals investor acceptance of pay practices and reduces the likelihood of immediate governance conflicts tied to executive pay. Broker non‑votes noted on election and pay items indicate some shares held by brokers were not voted on those proposals.