---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000776901-26-000070"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "INDB"
cik: "0000776901"
company_name: "INDEPENDENT BANK CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:45:21.150063+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Independent Bank Corp. increases quarterly dividend 8.5% to $0.64 per share

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend raised to $0.64 per share, up $0.05 from prior quarter, an 8.5% increase.
- Dividend payable on April 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2026.
- CEO Jeffrey Tengel stated the increase reflects improved profitability and commitment to sustainable shareholder returns.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000776901-26-000070
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: INDB
- cik: 0000776901
- company_name: INDEPENDENT BANK CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690126000070/0000776901-26-000070-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690126000070/indb-20260319.htm

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