---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000776901-26-000067"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "INDB"
cik: "0000776901"
company_name: "INDEPENDENT BANK CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T12:47:39.250417+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.15
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Director Scott Smith not standing for re-election at Independent Bank Corp. annual meeting

## Summary
- Smith notified on March 10, 2026, he will not stand for re-election at May 14, 2026 annual meeting.
- Served as director since April 2019 and on Trust Committee since April 2023.
- Departure is voluntary and not due to any disagreement with company, board, or management.
- Smith's directorship ends at the annual meeting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000776901-26-000067
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: INDB
- cik: 0000776901
- company_name: INDEPENDENT BANK CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.15
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.15
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690126000067/0000776901-26-000067-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690126000067/indb-20260310.htm

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