INDEPENDENT BANK CORP 8-K

What Happened
Independent Bank Corp (INDB) filed a Form 8-K on March 13, 2026 reporting that director Scott Smith notified the company on March 10, 2026 he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 14, 2026. Mr. Smith has served as a director of Independent Bank Corp and Rockland Trust Company since April 1, 2019 and has been a member of the Trust Committee since April 2023. The filing states his decision is voluntary and not the result of any disagreement with the company, the Board, or management.

Key Details

• Notification date: March 10, 2026; 8-K filed: March 13, 2026.
• Effective departure: at the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 14, 2026.
• Director tenure: on the board since April 1, 2019; Trust Committee member since April 2023.
• Company notes the departure is voluntary and not due to any disagreement.

Why It Matters
Board membership changes can affect governance and continuity. This is a voluntary, non-disruptive departure (per the filing), but investors should note the timing ahead of the May 14, 2026 shareholder meeting and watch for announcements about any replacement nominees or board composition updates.