Declared Dividend • Jul 24
Second quarter dividend of US$0.28 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.28. Ex-date: 4th August 2026 Payment date: 14th August 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 3.2%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 7.3% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. 공고 • Jul 22
Independent Bank Corporation, Independent Bank, and Highpoint Community Bank Announce Appointment of Nathan E. Tagg to Boards and Audit Committee, Effective July 21, 2026 Independent Bank Corporation, Independent Bank, and Highpoint Community Bank had appointed Nathan E. Tagg to the Boards of Directors of Independent Bank Corporation, Independent Bank, and Highpoint Community Bank, effective July 21, 2026. Mr. Tagg had also been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Independent Bank Corporation Board of Directors. Mr. Tagg previously served on the Boards of Directors of HCB Financial Corp. and Highpoint Community Bank until their acquisition by the company on July 1, 2026. Mr. Tagg is an attorney and partner with Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys, where he has practiced since 2009. Throughout his legal career, he has developed extensive experience advising businesses, organizations, and individuals while building a distinguished record of leadership in governance, healthcare, and community service. He previously served as Chair of the Spectrum Health Pennock Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital Merger Committee. His additional leadership experience includes service on the Barry Community Foundation Investment and Governance Committees, Treasurer of the Barry County Bar Association, and appointment by former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to the State of Michigan Board of Auctioneers. Mr. Tagg is also actively involved in numerous youth development and community organizations throughout Barry County. Mr. Tagg earned his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan. 공고 • Jul 06
Independent Bank Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Jul 23, 2026 Independent Bank Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results at 8:00 AM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 23, 2026 공고 • Jul 02
Independent Bank Corporation (NasdaqGS:IBCP) completed the acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK:HCBN) from Hastings Insurance Company and others. Independent Bank Corporation (NasdaqGS:IBCP) executed letter of intent to acquire HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK:HCBN) from Hastings Insurance Company and others on December 17, 2025. Independent Bank Corporation entered into definitive merger agreement to acquire HCB Financial Corp. for $70.2 million on March 18, 2026. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, at the closing of the transaction, Independent will issue 1.590 shares of its common stock plus $17.51 in cash for each outstanding share of HCB. In case of termination of transaction, HCB Financial Corp. will pay a termination fee of $3.25 million.
One HCB director will join each of the Board of Directors of Independent and the Board of Directors of Independent Bank following completion of the merger, increasing each of the respective boards to 11 members.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, the approval of HCB shareholders, and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions, including registration statement effectiveness (S-4 / F-4) and listing / approval of new shares on stock exchange, HSR act approval. The special meeting of shareholders of HCB will be held to approve the transaction on June 17, 2026. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the respective Boards of each organization. As of June 12, 2026, the transaction has been approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Assuming requisite HCB shareholder approval and satisfaction of other closing conditions, the merger of IBCP and HCB is currently expected to be effective on July 1, 2026. The transaction is expected to be approximately 6% accretive to Independent’s 2027 earnings per share, assuming fully phased-in synergies.
Kimberly A. Baber of Varnum LLP acted as legal advisor for Independent Bank Corporation. Mark Ryerson of Dickinson Wright PLLC acted as legal advisor for HCB Financial Corp. Hovde Group, LLC acted as financial advisor for HCB Financial Corp. Hovde Group, LLC acted as fairness opinion provider for HCB Financial Corp. Pursuant to HCB’s engagement agreement with Hovde, Hovde received from HCB an initial non-refundable cash advisory fee of $10,000 and a non-refundable cash signing fee of $50,000 immediately upon the HCB’s execution of the Merger Agreement. Additionally, Hovde received a non-refundable cash fairness opinion fee of $50,000 upon the delivery of the fairness opinion to HCB. Upon consummation of the Merger, Hovde will receive a cash completion fee equal to 1.00% of the aggregate purchase consideration paid to or received by HCB or its shareholders in conjunction with a Merger with Independent. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. acted as financial advisor for Independent Bank Corporation. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acted as transfer agent to HCB Financial Corp. InvestorCom, Inc acted as transfer agent to HCB Financial Corp and will receive a fee of $0.0075 million. Plante & Moran, PLLC acted as accountant for HCB Financial Corp. Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc. acted as transfer agent to Independent Bank Corporation.
Independent Bank Corporation (NasdaqGS:IBCP) completed the acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK:HCBN) from Hastings Insurance Company and others on July 1, 2026. Mark Kolanowski will join Independent Bank as Executive Vice President and Senior Advisor and Chelsey Foster will serve as Regional President - Commercial Lending. 공고 • Jul 01
Independent Bank Corporation Announces Management Changes Independent Bank Corporation had Mark Kolanowski join Independent Bank as Executive Vice President, reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Independent Bank Corporation had Chelsey Foster serve as Regional President - Commercial Lending.