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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

DATE OF REPORT:
April 18, 2024
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Massachusetts
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-9047 04-2870273
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
Office Address: 2036 Washington Street, Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
Mailing Address: 288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(781)-878-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share INDB NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act (17CFR 230.405)) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (17CFR 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange On April 18, 2024, Independent Bank Corp.
Act. ☐




ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
(the "Company") announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The Company is furnishing presentation materials to be discussed during its earnings conference call which are included as Exhibit 99.2 to this report pursuant to Item 7.01.

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

d. The following exhibits are included with this Report:
Exhibit Index
Exhibit # Exhibit Description
99.1
99.2
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104 Cover page interactive data file (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)








SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned and hereunto duly authorized.
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
Date: April 18, 2024 By: /s/Mark J. Ruggiero
MARK J. RUGGIERO
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER





















EX-99.1 2 exhibit991-indb03x31x2024e.htm EX-99.1 - Q1 2024 EARNINGS PRESS RELEASE Document


Exhibit 99.1

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Shareholder Relations                 NEWS RELEASE
288 Union Street
Rockland, Ma. 02370

INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $47.8 MILLION
Results reflect underlying strength of franchise

Rockland, Massachusetts (April 18, 2024) - Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced 2024 first quarter net income of $47.8 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, compared to 2023 fourth quarter net income of $54.8 million, or $1.26 per diluted share.

The Company generated a return on average assets of 1.00% and a return on average common equity of 6.63% for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to 1.13% and 7.51%, respectively, for the prior quarter.

"Our first quarter results reflect our steady commitment to focusing on our core fundamentals – disciplined growth, core funding prioritization, strong credit monitoring, and expense management. We remain confident that we are well-positioned to create long term value for our shareholders while successfully navigating through this challenging macro environment", said Jeffrey Tengel, the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company.

BALANCE SHEET
    
Total assets of $19.3 billion at March 31, 2024 remained relatively consistent with the prior quarter level and decreased by $117.7 million, or 0.6%, as compared to March 31, 2023.

Total loans at March 31, 2024 of $14.3 billion increased by $52.5 million, or 0.4% (1.5% annualized), compared to the prior quarter level. This growth was primarily driven by the commercial real estate loan portfolio, which increased $67.3 million, or 0.8% (3.4% annualized) for the quarter, primarily reflecting transfers from the construction portfolio, modest new origination activity, and reduced levels of paydowns. The small business portfolio also continued its steady growth, rising by 3.9% during the first quarter of 2024, while the total consumer real estate portfolio remained generally in line with the prior quarter.

Deposit levels also resumed growth during the quarter, with balances of $15.0 billion at March 31, 2024, rising by $177.7 million, or 1.2%, from December 31, 2023. This increase was driven primarily by municipal deposit inflows and consumer demand for higher cost time deposits, partially offset by seasonal business deposit outflows. Though some level of product remixing persists, total noninterest bearing demand deposits comprised 29.7% of total deposits at March 31, 2024. Core deposits, inclusive of reciprocal deposits, represented 83.2% of total deposits at March 31, 2024, as compared to 84.6% at December 31, 2023. The total cost of deposits for the first quarter increased 17 basis points to 1.48% compared to the prior quarter, reflective of the competitive market environment and ongoing customer preference for higher yielding accounts.

In conjunction with deposit growth during the quarter, total borrowings declined by $193.0 million, or 15.8%, during the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was driven primarily by a reduction in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings of $143.0 million, or 12.9%.
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Additionally, the Company fully redeemed its outstanding subordinated debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million.

The securities portfolio decreased by $85.1 million, or 2.9%, compared to December 31, 2023, driven primarily by paydowns, maturities, and unrealized losses of $4.0 million in the available for sale portfolio. Total securities represented 14.7% of total assets at March 31, 2024, as compared to 15.1% at December 31, 2023.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 532,266 shares of its common stock for $31.0 million at an average price per share of $58.22, marking the completion of its previously announced $100 million buyback program. Stockholders' equity at March 31, 2024 remained generally consistent when compared to December 31, 2023, as the impact of share repurchase activity and the common dividend declared during the first quarter was offset by strong earnings. The Company's ratio of common equity to assets of 14.92% at March 31, 2024 represented a decrease of 4 basis points from December 31, 2023 and an increase of 36 basis points from March 31, 2023. The Company's book value per share increased by $0.41, or 0.6%, to $67.94 at March 31, 2024 as compared to the prior quarter. The Company's tangible book value per share at March 31, 2024 rose by $0.21, or 0.5%, from the prior quarter to $44.34, and represented an increase of 7.3% from the year ago period. The Company's ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets of 10.27% at March 31, 2024 represented a decrease of 4 basis points from the prior quarter and an increase of 38 basis points from the year ago period. Please refer to Appendix A for a detailed reconciliation of Non-GAAP balance sheet metrics.

NET INTEREST INCOME
        
Net interest income for the first quarter of 2024 decreased 5.3% to $137.4 million compared to $145.1 million for the prior quarter, as rising deposit costs continued to counter the benefit of repriced assets, resulting in a reduction in net interest margin of 15 basis points to 3.23% for the quarter.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income of $29.9 million for the first quarter of 2024 represented a decrease of $2.1 million, or 6.6%, as compared to the prior quarter. Significant changes in noninterest income for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior quarter included the following:

•Investment management and advisory income increased by $123,000, or 1.3%, primarily driven by elevated asset-based revenue, which increased by $277,000, or 3.2%, offset by slightly lower commission and other revenue. Total assets under administration increased by $266.1 million, or 4.1%, to a record level of $6.8 billion at March 31, 2024.

•Mortgage banking income grew by $187,000, or 30.7%, driven primarily by a greater portion of new originations sold in the secondary market versus being retained in the Company's portfolio.

•Loan level derivative income decreased by $722,000, or 90.0% primarily due to lower demand.

•Other noninterest income decreased by $1.5 million, or 19.8%, driven primarily by volatility in non-core components, including lower unrealized gains on equity securities, while the prior quarter also included an outsized $1.0 million gain from the purchase of discounted tax credits.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense of $99.9 million for the first quarter of 2024 represented a decrease of $860,000, or 0.9%, as compared to the prior quarter. Significant changes in noninterest expense for the first quarter compared to the prior quarter included the following:

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•Salaries and employee benefits increased by $786,000, or 1.4%, due primarily to seasonal increases in payroll taxes, partially offset by decreased commissions and equity compensation.

•Occupancy and equipment expenses increased by $413,000, or 3.2%, due mainly to seasonal increases in snow removal and utilities costs, partially offset by one-time lease termination costs recorded during the fourth quarter of 2023.

•FDIC assessment decreased $1.0 million, or 24.4%, from the prior quarter, driven primarily by the FDIC special assessment recognized by the Company.

•Other noninterest expense decreased by $1.2 million, or 4.6%, due primarily to decreases in consultant fees, advertising, and subscriptions, partially offset by increased card issuance costs.

The Company’s tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 increased to 23.56%, compared to 22.72% for the prior quarter, primarily due to changes in discrete items realized in both quarters.

ASSET QUALITY

The first quarter provision for credit losses was $5.0 million as compared to $5.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Net charge-offs were minimal at $274,000 for the first quarter of 2024, or 0.01% of average loans annualized, versus $3.8 million, or 0.11% of average loans annualized, in the prior quarter, with the decline driven by negligible net charge-offs in the commercial real estate portfolio in the first quarter. Nonperforming loans increased slightly to $56.9 million, or 0.40% of total loans at March 31, 2024, as compared to $54.4 million, or 0.38% of total loans at December 31, 2023. Delinquencies as a percentage of total loans increased 8 basis points from the prior quarter to 0.52% at March 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses on total loans increased to $146.9 million at March 31, 2024 compared to $142.2 million at December 31, 2023, and represents 1.03% and 1.00% of total loans, at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Jeffrey Tengel, Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Ruggiero, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending, will host a conference call to discuss first quarter earnings at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 19, 2024. Internet access to the call is available on the Company’s website at https://INDB.RocklandTrust.com or via telephonic access by dial-in at 1-888-336-7153 reference: INDB. A replay of the call will be available by calling 1-877-344-7529, Replay Conference Number: 5035315 and will be available through April 26, 2024. Additionally, a webcast replay will be available on the Company's website until April 19, 2025.

ABOUT INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
    
    Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. With retail branches in Eastern Massachusetts and Worcester County as well as commercial banking and investment management offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Rockland Trust offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses. The Bank also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services. Rockland Trust is an FDIC member and an Equal Housing Lender.
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect,” “achieve,” “plan,” “believe,” “future,” “positioned,” “continued,” “will,” “would,” “potential,” or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements.
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Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

•adverse economic conditions in the regional and local economies within the New England region and the Company’s market area;
•events impacting the financial services industry, including high profile bank failures, and any resulting decreased confidence in banks among depositors, investors, and other counterparties, as well as competition for deposits, significant disruption, volatility and depressed valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets;
•the effects to the Company of an increasingly competitive labor market, including the possibility that the Company will have to devote significant resources to attract and retain qualified personnel;
•the instability or volatility in financial markets and unfavorable domestic or global general economic, political or business conditions, whether caused by geopolitical concerns, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas and the possible expansion of such conflicts, changes in U.S. and international trade policies, or other factors, and the potential impact of such factors on the Company and its customers, including the potential for decreases in deposits and loan demand, unanticipated loan delinquencies, loss of collateral and decreased service revenues;
•unanticipated loan delinquencies, loss of collateral, decreased service revenues, and other potential negative effects on the Company’s local economies or the Company's business caused by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, changes in climate, public health crises or other external events and any actions taken by governmental authorities in response to any such events;
•adverse changes or volatility in the local real estate market;
•changes in interest rates and any resulting impact on interest earning assets and/or interest bearing liabilities, the level of voluntary prepayments on loans and the receipt of payments on mortgage-backed securities, decreased loan demand or increased difficulty in the ability of borrowers to repay variable rate loans;
•acquisitions may not produce results at levels or within time frames originally anticipated and may result in unforeseen integration issues or impairment of goodwill and/or other intangibles;
•the effect of laws, regulations, new requirements or expectations, or additional regulatory oversight in the highly regulated financial services industry, including as a result of intensified regulatory scrutiny in the aftermath of certain bank failures in 2023 and the resulting need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations, increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy;
•changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
•higher than expected tax expense, including as a result of failure to comply with general tax laws and changes in tax laws;
•increased competition in the Company’s market areas, including competition that could impact deposit gathering, retention of deposits and the cost of deposits, increased competition due to the demand for innovative products and service offerings, and competition from non-depository institutions which may be subject to fewer regulatory constraints and lower cost structures;
•a deterioration in the conditions of the securities markets;
•a deterioration of the credit rating for U.S. long-term sovereign debt or uncertainties surrounding the federal budget;
•inability to adapt to changes in information technology, including changes to industry accepted delivery models driven by a migration to the internet as a means of service delivery, including any inability to effectively implement new technology-driven products, such as artificial intelligence;
•electronic or other fraudulent activity within the financial services industry, especially in the commercial banking sector;
•adverse changes in consumer spending and savings habits;
•the effect of laws and regulations regarding the financial services industry, including the need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations or introduction of new requirements or expectations resulting in increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy;
•changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) generally applicable to the Company’s business and the associated costs of such changes;
•the Company's potential judgments, claims, damages, penalties, fines and reputational damage resulting from pending or future litigation and regulatory and government actions;
•changes in accounting policies, practices and standards, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other accounting standard setters;
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•operational risks related to cyber threats, attacks, intrusions, and fraud which could lead to interruptions or disruptions of the Company's operating systems, including systems that are customer facing, and adversely impact the Company's business; and
•any unexpected material adverse changes in the Company's operations or earnings.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as the Company’s business and its forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q ("Risk Factors"). Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise. Any public statements or disclosures by the Company following this release which modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this release. In addition to the information set forth in this press release, you should carefully consider the Risk Factors.

    This press release and the appendices attached to it contain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). This information may include operating net income and operating earnings per share ("EPS"), operating return on average assets, operating return on average common equity, operating return on average tangible common equity, core net interest margin ("core margin"), tangible book value per share and the tangible common equity ratio.

Operating net income, operating EPS, operating return on average assets and operating return on average common equity, exclude items that management believes are unrelated to the Company's core banking business such as merger and acquisition expenses, and other items, if applicable. Management uses operating net income and related ratios and operating EPS to measure the strength of the Company’s core banking business and to identify trends that may to some extent be obscured by such items. Management reviews its core margin to determine any items that may impact the net interest margin that may be one-time in nature or not reflective of its core operating environment, such as significant purchase accounting adjustments or other adjustments such as nonaccrual interest reversals/recoveries and prepayment penalties. Management believes that adjusting for these items to arrive at a core margin provides additional insight into the operating environment and how management decisions impact the net interest margin.

    Management also supplements its evaluation of financial performance with analysis of tangible book value per share (which is computed by dividing stockholders' equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, or "tangible common equity", by common shares outstanding), the tangible common equity ratio (which is computed by dividing tangible common equity by "tangible assets", defined as total assets less goodwill and other intangibles), and return on average tangible common equity (which is computed by dividing net income by average tangible common equity). The Company has included information on tangible book value per share, the tangible common equity ratio and return on average tangible common equity because management believes that investors may find it useful to have access to the same analytical tools used by management.  As a result of merger and acquisition activity, the Company has recognized goodwill and other intangible assets in conjunction with business combination accounting principles.  Excluding the impact of goodwill and other intangibles in measuring asset and capital values for the ratios provided, along with other bank standard capital ratios, provides a framework to compare the capital adequacy of the Company to other companies in the financial services industry.

    These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results and other financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. An item which management excludes when computing these non-GAAP measures can be of substantial importance to the Company’s results for any particular quarter or year. The Company’s non-GAAP performance measures, including operating net income, operating EPS, operating return on average assets, operating return on average common equity, core margin, tangible book value per share and the tangible common equity ratio, are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies.

Contacts:

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Jeffrey Tengel
President and Chief Executive Officer
(781) 982-6144
                
Mark J. Ruggiero
Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Vice President of Consumer Lending
(781) 982-6281

Category: Earnings Releases
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INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. FINANCIAL SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands) % Change % Change
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Mar 2024 vs. Mar 2024 vs.
Dec 2023 Mar 2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 165,331  $ 178,861  $ 179,923  (7.56) % (8.11) %
Interest-earning deposits with banks 55,985  45,469  322,621  23.13  % (82.65) %
Securities
Trading 4,759  4,987  4,469  (4.57) % 6.49  %
Equities 22,858  22,510  21,503  1.55  % 6.30  %
Available for sale 1,272,831  1,334,256  1,405,602  (4.60) % (9.45) %
Held to maturity 1,545,267  1,569,107  1,678,376  (1.52) % (7.93) %
Total securities 2,845,715  2,930,860  3,109,950  (2.91) % (8.50) %
Loans held for sale 11,340  6,368  1,130  78.08  % 903.54  %
Loans
Commercial and industrial 1,580,041  1,579,986  1,649,882  —  % (4.23) %
Commercial real estate 8,108,836  8,041,508  7,820,094  0.84  % 3.69  %
Commercial construction 828,900  849,586  1,046,310  (2.43) % (20.78) %
Small business 261,690  251,956  225,866  3.86  % 15.86  %
Total commercial 10,779,467  10,723,036  10,742,152  0.53  % 0.35  %
Residential real estate 2,420,705  2,424,754  2,095,644  (0.17) % 15.51  %
Home equity - first position 507,356  518,706  556,534  (2.19) % (8.84) %
Home equity - subordinate positions 593,230  578,920  534,221  2.47  % 11.05  %
Total consumer real estate 3,521,291  3,522,380  3,186,399  (0.03) % 10.51  %
Other consumer 29,836  32,654  19,401  (8.63) % 53.79  %
Total loans 14,330,594  14,278,070  13,947,952  0.37  % 2.74  %
Less: allowance for credit losses (146,948) (142,222) (159,131) 3.32  % (7.66) %
Net loans 14,183,646  14,135,848  13,788,821  0.34  % 2.86  %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 46,304  43,557  40,303  6.31  % 14.89  %
Bank premises and equipment, net 192,563  193,049  195,921  (0.25) % (1.71) %
Goodwill 985,072  985,072  985,072  —  % —  %
Other intangible assets 16,626  18,190  23,253  (8.60) % (28.50) %
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies 298,352  297,387  295,268  0.32  % 1.04  %
Other assets 523,679  512,712  500,140  2.14  % 4.71  %
Total assets $ 19,324,613  $ 19,347,373  $ 19,442,402  (0.12) % (0.61) %
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 4,469,820  $ 4,567,083  $ 5,083,678  (2.13) % (12.08) %
Savings and interest checking 5,196,195  5,298,913  5,638,781  (1.94) % (7.85) %
Money market 2,944,221  2,818,072  3,094,362  4.48  % (4.85) %
Time certificates of deposit 2,432,985  2,181,479  1,455,351  11.53  % 67.18  %
Total deposits 15,043,221  14,865,547  15,272,172  1.20  % (1.50) %
Borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 962,535  1,105,541  879,628  (12.94) % 9.43  %
Junior subordinated debentures, net 62,858  62,858  62,856  —  % —  %
Subordinated debentures, net —  49,980  49,909  (100.00) % (100.00) %
Total borrowings 1,025,393  1,218,379  992,393  (15.84) % 3.33  %
Total deposits and borrowings 16,068,614  16,083,926  16,264,565  (0.10) % (1.20) %
Other liabilities 371,791  368,196  346,928  0.98  % 7.17  %
Total liabilities 16,440,405  16,452,122  16,611,493  (0.07) % (1.03) %
Stockholders' equity
Common stock 422  427  439  (1.17) % (3.87) %
Additional paid in capital 1,902,063  1,932,163  1,995,077  (1.56) % (4.66) %
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Retained earnings 1,101,061  1,077,488  971,338  2.19  % 13.36  %
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (119,338) (114,827) (135,945) 3.93  % (12.22) %
Total stockholders' equity 2,884,208  2,895,251  2,830,909  (0.38) % 1.88  %
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 19,324,613  $ 19,347,373  $ 19,442,402  (0.12) % (0.61) %


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
% Change % Change
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Mar 2024 vs. Mar 2024 vs.
Dec 2023 Mar 2023
Interest income
Interest on federal funds sold and short-term investments $ 483  $ 304  $ 665  58.88  % (27.37) %
Interest and dividends on securities 14,232  14,631  15,310  (2.73) % (7.04) %
Interest and fees on loans 193,226  192,178  170,926  0.55  % 13.05  %
Interest on loans held for sale 104  57  34  82.46  % 205.88  %
Total interest income 208,045  207,170  186,935  0.42  % 11.29  %
Interest expense
Interest on deposits 54,320  49,456  22,675  9.84  % 139.56  %
Interest on borrowings 16,286  12,618  5,262  29.07  % 209.50  %
Total interest expense 70,606  62,074  27,937  13.74  % 152.73  %
Net interest income 137,439  145,096  158,998  (5.28) % (13.56) %
Provision for credit losses 5,000  5,500  7,250  (9.09) % (31.03) %
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 132,439  139,596  151,748  (5.13) % (12.72) %
Noninterest income
Deposit account fees 6,228  6,126  5,916  1.67  % 5.27  %
Interchange and ATM fees 4,452  4,638  4,184  (4.01) % 6.41  %
Investment management and advisory 9,941  9,818  9,779  1.25  % 1.66  %
Mortgage banking income 796  609  308  30.71  % 158.44  %
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies 1,928  2,091  1,854  (7.80) % 3.99  %
Gain on life insurance benefits 263  180  11  46.11  % 2,290.91  %
Loan level derivative income 80  802  408  (90.02) % (80.39) %
Other noninterest income 6,255  7,803  5,782  (19.84) % 8.18  %
Total noninterest income 29,943  32,067  28,242  (6.62) % 6.02  %
Noninterest expenses
Salaries and employee benefits 57,174  56,388  56,975  1.39  % 0.35  %
Occupancy and equipment expenses 13,467  13,054  12,822  3.16  % 5.03  %
Data processing and facilities management 2,483  2,423  2,527  2.48  % (1.74) %
FDIC assessment 2,982  3,942  2,610  (24.35) % 14.25  %
Other noninterest expenses 23,781  24,940  23,727  (4.65) % 0.23  %
Total noninterest expenses 99,887  100,747  98,661  (0.85) % 1.24  %
Income before income taxes 62,495  70,916  81,329  (11.87) % (23.16) %
Provision for income taxes 14,725  16,113  20,082  (8.61) % (26.68) %
Net Income $ 47,770  $ 54,803  $ 61,247  (12.83) % (22.00) %
Weighted average common shares (basic) 42,553,714  43,474,734  45,004,100 
Common share equivalents 12,876  9,474  19,564 
Weighted average common shares (diluted) 42,566,590  43,484,208  45,023,664 
Basic earnings per share $ 1.12  $ 1.26  $ 1.36  (11.11) % (17.65) %
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.12  $ 1.26  $ 1.36  (11.11) % (17.65) %
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(1) The net tax benefit associated with noncore items is determined by assessing whether each noncore item is included or excluded from net taxable income and applying the Company's combined marginal tax rate to only those items included in net taxable income.
Performance ratios
Net interest margin (FTE) 3.23  % 3.38  % 3.79  %
Return on average assets (calculated by dividing net income by average assets) (GAAP) 1.00  % 1.13  % 1.30  %
Return on average common equity (calculated by dividing net income by average common equity) (GAAP) 6.63  % 7.51  % 8.63  %
Return on average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) (calculated by dividing net income by average tangible common equity) 10.15  % 11.50  % 13.30  %
Noninterest income as a % of total revenue (calculated by dividing total noninterest income by net interest income plus total noninterest income) 17.89  % 18.10  % 15.08  %
Efficiency ratio (calculated by dividing total noninterest expense by total revenue) 59.68  % 56.87  % 52.69  %


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ASSET QUALITY
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands) Nonperforming Assets At
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Nonperforming loans
Commercial & industrial loans $ 17,640  $ 20,188  $ 26,343 
Commercial real estate loans 24,213  22,952  18,038 
Small business loans 316  398  242 
Residential real estate loans 9,947  7,634  8,178 
Home equity 4,805  3,171  3,305 
Other consumer 20  40  129 
Total nonperforming loans 56,941  54,383  56,235 
Other real estate owned 110  110  — 
Total nonperforming assets $ 57,051  $ 54,493  $ 56,235 
Nonperforming loans/gross loans 0.40  % 0.38  % 0.40  %
Nonperforming assets/total assets 0.30  % 0.28  % 0.29  %
Allowance for credit losses/nonperforming loans 258.07  % 261.52  % 282.98  %
Allowance for credit losses/total loans 1.03  % 1.00  % 1.14  %
Delinquent loans/total loans 0.52  % 0.44  % 0.27  %
Nonperforming Assets Reconciliation for the Three Months Ended
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Nonperforming assets beginning balance $ 54,493  $ 39,281  $ 54,881 
New to nonperforming 19,258  31,823  5,416 
Loans charged-off (881) (4,182) (815)
Loans paid-off (6,982) (10,905) (1,915)
Loans restored to performing status (8,855) (1,534) (1,352)
Other 18  10  20 
Nonperforming assets ending balance $ 57,051  $ 54,493  $ 56,235 

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Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
Three Months Ended
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
Commercial and industrial loans $ (85) $ 80  $ 276 
Commercial real estate loans —  2,783  — 
Small business loans 70  267  (3)
Home equity (133) 23  (16)
Other consumer 422  694  281 
Total net charge-offs (recoveries) $ 274  $ 3,847  $ 538 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized) 0.01  % 0.11  % 0.02  %





BALANCE SHEET AND CAPITAL RATIOS
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Gross loans/total deposits 95.26  % 96.05  % 91.33  %
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (1) 14.16  % 14.19  % 13.83  %
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio (1) 10.95  % 10.97  % 10.78  %
Common equity to assets ratio GAAP 14.92  % 14.96  % 14.56  %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (2) 10.27  % 10.31  % 9.89  %
Book value per share GAAP $ 67.94  $ 67.53  $ 64.17 
Tangible book value per share (2) $ 44.34  $ 44.13  $ 41.31 
(1) Estimated number for March 31, 2024.
(2) See Appendix A for detailed reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP ratios.




    
















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INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023
Interest Interest Interest
Average Earned/ Yield/ Average Earned/ Yield/ Average Earned/ Yield/
Balance Paid (1) Rate Balance Paid (1) Rate Balance Paid (1) Rate
Interest-earning assets
Interest-earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold, and short term investments $ 50,583  $ 483  3.84  % $ 42,391  $ 304  2.85  % $ 73,608  $ 665  3.66  %
Securities
Securities - trading 4,779  —  —  % 4,509  —  —  % 4,095  —  —  %
Securities - taxable investments 2,867,460  14,231  2.00  % 2,923,983  14,629  1.98  % 3,117,024  15,309  1.99  %
Securities - nontaxable investments (1) 190  4.23  % 186  4.27  % 193  4.20  %
Total securities $ 2,872,429  $ 14,233  1.99  % $ 2,928,678  $ 14,631  1.98  % $ 3,121,312  $ 15,311  1.99  %
Loans held for sale 7,095  104  5.90  % 3,614  57  6.26  % 2,474  34  5.57  %
Loans
Commercial and industrial (1) 1,559,978  27,629  7.12  % 1,600,886  28,990  7.18  % 1,618,330  26,572  6.66  %
Commercial real estate (1) 8,110,813  102,054  5.06  % 7,956,103  100,331  5.00  % 7,773,007  89,581  4.67  %
Commercial construction 842,480  15,421  7.36  % 895,313  15,932  7.06  % 1,134,469  16,467  5.89  %
Small business 257,022  4,160  6.51  % 246,411  3,956  6.37  % 222,543  3,219  5.87  %
Total commercial 10,770,293  149,264  5.57  % 10,698,713  149,209  5.53  % 10,748,349  135,839  5.13  %
Residential real estate 2,418,617  26,083  4.34  % 2,380,706  24,712  4.12  % 2,056,524  19,358  3.82  %
Home equity 1,094,856  18,444  6.78  % 1,097,233  18,747  6.78  % 1,089,056  16,244  6.05  %
Total consumer real estate 3,513,473  44,527  5.10  % 3,477,939  43,459  4.96  % 3,145,580  35,602  4.59  %
Other consumer 30,669  609  7.99  % 32,141  667  8.23  % 32,767  577  7.14  %
Total loans $ 14,314,435  $ 194,400  5.46  % $ 14,208,793  $ 193,335  5.40  % $ 13,926,696  $ 172,018  5.01  %
Total interest-earning assets $ 17,244,542  $ 209,220  4.88  % $ 17,183,476  $ 208,327  4.81  % $ 17,124,090  $ 188,028  4.45  %
Cash and due from banks 177,506  178,100  181,402 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 47,203  37,054  14,714 
Other assets 1,809,640  1,883,317  1,844,556 
Total assets $ 19,278,891  $ 19,281,947  $ 19,164,762 
Interest-bearing liabilities
Deposits
Savings and interest checking accounts $ 5,165,866  $ 14,856  1.16  % $ 5,323,667  $ 14,315  1.07  % $ 5,745,357  $ 7,473  0.53  %
Money market 2,844,014  15,991  2.26  % 2,851,343  15,197  2.11  % 3,243,322  10,393  1.30  %
Time deposits 2,297,219  23,473  4.11  % 2,103,666  19,944  3.76  % 1,293,987  4,809  1.51  %
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 10,307,099  $ 54,320  2.12  % $ 10,278,676  $ 49,456  1.91  % $ 10,282,666  $ 22,675  0.89  %
Borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings 1,185,296  14,631  4.96  % 884,441  10,836  4.86  % 298,413  3,644  4.95  %
Junior subordinated debentures 62,858  1,147  7.34  % 62,857  1,164  7.35  % 62,856  1,001  6.46  %
Subordinated debentures 40,651  508  5.03  % 49,968  618  4.91  % 49,897  617  5.01  %
Total borrowings $ 1,288,805  $ 16,286  5.08  % $ 997,266  $ 12,618  5.02  % $ 411,166  $ 5,262  5.19  %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 11,595,904  $ 70,606  2.45  % $ 11,275,942  $ 62,074  2.18  % $ 10,693,832  $ 27,937  1.06  %
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 4,439,107  4,704,888  5,219,531 
Other liabilities 347,573  406,029  374,195 
Total liabilities $ 16,382,584  $ 16,386,859  $ 16,287,558 
Stockholders' equity 2,896,307  2,895,088  2,877,204 
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 19,278,891  $ 19,281,947  $ 19,164,762 
Net interest income $ 138,614  $ 146,253  $ 160,091 
Interest rate spread (2) 2.43  % 2.63  % 3.39  %
Net interest margin (3) 3.23  % 3.38  % 3.79  %
Supplemental Information
Total deposits, including demand deposits $ 14,746,206  $ 54,320  $ 14,983,564  $ 49,456  $ 15,502,197  $ 22,675 
Cost of total deposits 1.48  % 1.31  % 0.59  %
Total funding liabilities, including demand deposits $ 16,035,011  $ 70,606  $ 15,980,830  $ 62,074  $ 15,913,363  $ 27,937 
Cost of total funding liabilities 1.77  % 1.54  % 0.71  %

(1) The total amount of adjustment to present interest income and yield on a fully tax-equivalent basis was $1.2 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and $1.1 million for the three months ended and March 31, 2023, determined by applying the Company's marginal tax rates in effect during each respective quarter.
(2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin represents annualized net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

APPENDIX A: NON-GAAP Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Metrics

(Unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    The following table summarizes the calculation of the Company's tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and tangible book value per share, at the dates indicated:
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Tangible common equity (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Stockholders' equity (GAAP) $ 2,884,208  $ 2,895,251  $ 2,830,909  (a)
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles 1,001,698  1,003,262  1,008,325 
Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) $ 1,882,510  $ 1,891,989  $ 1,822,584  (b)
Tangible assets
Assets (GAAP) $ 19,324,613  $ 19,347,373  $ 19,442,402  (c)
Less: Goodwill and other intangibles 1,001,698  1,003,262  1,008,325 
Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) $ 18,322,915  $ 18,344,111  $ 18,434,077  (d)
Common Shares 42,452,457  42,873,187  44,114,827  (e)
Common equity to assets ratio (GAAP) 14.92  % 14.96  % 14.56  % (a/c)
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (Non-GAAP) 10.27  % 10.31  % 9.89  % (b/d)
Book value per share (GAAP) $ 67.94  $ 67.53  $ 64.17  (a/e)
Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) $ 44.34  $ 44.13  $ 41.31  (b/e)

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APPENDIX B: Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Earnings Metrics

(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)

    The following table summarizes the calculation of the Company's return on average tangible common equity for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
March 31
2024
December 31
2023
March 31
2023
Net income (GAAP) $ 47,770  $ 54,803  $ 61,247 
Average common equity (GAAP) $ 2,896,307  $ 2,895,088  $ 2,877,204 
Less: Average goodwill and other intangibles 1,002,506  1,004,081  1,009,340 
Tangible average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) $ 1,893,801  $ 1,891,007  $ 1,867,864 
Return on average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) (calculated by dividing annualized net income by average tangible common equity) 10.15  % 11.50  % 13.30  %

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APPENDIX C: Net Interest Margin Analysis & Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Core Margin


Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
Volume Interest Margin Impact  Volume  Interest Margin Impact
(Dollars in thousands)
Reported total interest earning assets $ 17,244,542  $ 138,614  3.23  % $ 17,183,476  $ 146,253  3.38  %
Acquisition fair value marks:
Loan accretion (109) (1,156)
CD amortization 11 
(100) —  % (1,145) (0.03) %
Nonaccrual interest, net (341) (0.01) % 549  0.01  %
Other noncore adjustments (4,460) (582) (0.01) % (4,913) (574) (0.01) %
Core margin (Non-GAAP) $ 17,240,082  $ 137,591  3.21  % $ 17,178,563  $ 145,083  3.35  %
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Exhibit 99.2 Independent Bank Corp. (INDB) (parent of Rockland Trust Company) Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation April 19, 2024


 
2 Company Overview Safe & Sound Customer Centric • Strong balance sheet • Prudent interest rate and liquidity risk management • Significant capital buffer • Diversified, low-cost deposit base • Experienced commercial lender with conservative credit culture • Proven operator and acquiror • Full suite of retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth product offerings • Relationship-oriented commercial lending with strong local market knowledge • Exceptional brand awareness and reputations Attractive Market • Top performing MA-based bank with scale and density • Supported by strong economic growth and vitality in key markets served • Depth of market offers opportunities for continued growth Strong, Resilient Franchise; Well Positioned for Growth High Performing • Consistent, strong profitability • Focused on maintaining good margins • Fee income contribution from scalable wealth franchise • Efficient cost structure focused on operating leverage • History of organic capital generation


 
$ 47.8M Net Income $ 1.12 Diluted EPS 1.00% ROAA 6.63% ROAE 10.15% ROATCE 3 Q1 2024 Financial Highlights • Disciplined loan growth and solid pipelines • Strong deposit growth with steady core household formation • Net interest margin of 3.23%, within expectations • Stable nonperforming asset levels; minimal charge- offs • Solid core fee income • Focused expense management • Tangible book value per share growth of $0.21 • $31.0 million of stock repurchases Key Metrics Highlights


 
4 ($ in millions) Period Ended Deposit Product Type March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 $ Increase/ (Decrease) % Increase/ (Decrease) Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $ 4,470 $ 4,567 $ (97) (2.1)% Savings and interest checking 5,196 5,299 (103) (1.9)% Money market 2,944 2,818 126 4.5% Time certificates of deposit 2,433 2,182 251 11.5% $ 15,043 $ 14,866 $ 177 1.2% Average Deposit Balances $ 14,746 $ 14,984 $ (238) (1.6)% Deposit Balances $ in b ill io ns Average Balances and Cost of Deposits $15.1 $15.1 $15.0 $14.7 0.85% 1.07% 1.31% 1.48% Deposits Cost of deposits Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 $0.0 $5.0 $10.0 $15.0 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% Deposit Composition Consumer 54.9% Business 36.7% Municipal 8.4%


 
5 Loan Balances ($ in millions) Period Ended Loan Category March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 $ Increase/ (Decrease) % Increase/ (Decrease) Commercial and industrial $ 1,580 $ 1,580 $— —% Commercial real estate 8,109 8,041 68 0.8% Commercial construction 829 850 (21) (2.5)% Small business 262 252 10 4.0% Total commercial 10,780 10,723 57 0.5% Residential real estate 2,421 2,424 (3) (0.1)% Home equity - first position 507 519 (12) (2.3)% Home equity - subordinate positions 593 579 14 2.4% Total consumer real estate 3,521 3,522 (1) —% Other consumer 30 33 (3) (9.1)% Total loans $14,331 $ 14,278 $ 53 0.4%


 
6 Nonperforming Loans ($ in millions) $45.7 $39.2 $54.4 $56.9 0.32% 0.28% 0.38% 0.40% NPLs ($Mil) NPL/Loan% Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 0.30% 0.40% $0 $30 $60 Net Charge-offs ($ in millions) $23.5 $5.6 $3.8 $0.3 0.67% 0.16% 0.11% 0.01% Net Charge-offs Annualized Loss Rate Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 $0 $10 $20 $30 0.00% 0.10% 0.20% 0.30% 0.40% 0.50% 0.60% 0.70% Asset Quality Allowance for Credit Loss & Delinquency Trends 0.99% 0.99% 1.00% 1.03% 0.30% 0.22% 0.44% 0.52% Allowance for Credit Losses/Total Loans Delinquent Loans/Total Loans Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% Charge-off and Provisioning Trends ($ in millions) $23.5 $5.6 $3.8 $0.3 $5.0 $5.5 $5.5 $5.0 Net Charge-offs Provision for Credit Losses Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 $0.0 $10.0 $20.0 $30.0


 
7 Loan Portfolios 95% CRE & Construction Portfolio $8.9 billion Owner occupied - 12.3% Multi-family - 21.1% Residential related - 12.4% Office - 11.7% Mixed-Use Office - 2.1% Industrial/ warehouse - 9.4% Lodging - 8.2% Retail - 17.0% Healthcare - 1.7% Other - 4.1% C&I Portfolio $1.6 billion Retail Trade - 22.8% Real Estate/Rental and Leasing - 15.6% Wholesale Trade - 8.1% Construction - 8.2% Administrative Support/Waste Mgmt/Remediation Services - 8.5% Manufacturing - 6.3% Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 4.7% Educational Services - 4.5% All Other (11 Sectors) - 21.3% Consumer Portfolio $3.6 billion Residential real estate - 68.2% Home equity - first position - 14.3% Home equity - subordinate positions - 16.7% Other consumer - 0.8% $8.8 $8.9 $8.9 $8.9 319% 321% 319% 318% CRE NOO CRE/Capital * Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 $0.0 $2.5 $5.0 $7.5 $10.0 310% 320% 330% 340% 350% * Rockland Trust Bank only; Non-owner occupied commercial real estate divided by total capital. Ratio for Q1 2024 is an estimated number. ($Bil)


 
8 Focal Point: Non-Owner Occupied CRE Office (inclusive of construction) Top 20 Borrowers All Others Total Portfolio ($ in millions) Total Avg Loan ($ in millions) Total Avg Loan ($ in millions) Total Avg Loan Class A $319.0 $29.0 Class A $161.6 $6.5 Class A $480.6 $13.4 Class B/C 172.4 21.5 Class B/C 274.6 1.9 Class B/C 447.0 3.0 Medical 21.3 21.3 Medical 99.2 4.0 Medical 120.5 4.6 $512.7 $25.6 $535.4 $2.8 $1,048.1 $5.0 Criticized $85.0 Criticized $29.9 Criticized $114.9 Classified (perf) 19.4 Classified (perf) 2.4 Classified (perf) 21.8 Nonperforming — Nonperforming 19.5 Nonperforming 19.5 • Top 20 loans are actively managed • Majority is RTC originated, conservative underwriting • Primarily Massachusetts based • Approx. $293M came from acquisitions Total Maturity Schedule Past Due 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028+ 3% 8% 20% 9% 14% 46% Short Term Maturity Review ($ in millions) 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 Pass Rating $36.7 $4.2 $11.8 Criticized — 0.1 30.0 Classified — — — Total $36.7 $4.3 $41.8 CRE & Construction Portfolio $8.9 billion NOO Office ($1.05B) - 11.7% Other CRE & Construction - 88.3%


 
9 Focal Point: Multifamily CRE 95% Multifamily Portfolio Period Ended ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Total Balances $ 1,880 $ 1,880 Total Average Loan Size 2.5 2.4 Average Loan Size - Top 20 21.7 20.8 Average Loan Size - All Others 1.9 1.9 Asset Quality Criticized $ 18.9 1.0% $ 17.3 0.9% Classified (perf) 1.7 0.1% 10.9 0.6% Non-performing 0.1 —% 2.8 0.1% Composition Low Income Housing Tax Credit - 8.8% Residential Apart. - Affordable Housing >20% - 14.6% Residential Apart. - Market Rate - 50.0% Mixed Use, Primarily Residential - 26.6% Key Portfolio Characteristics • Strong Boston market asset class • 84% of portfolio Massachusetts based; 99% New England based • Minimal delinquencies; $3.6M at 3/31/24 • Minimal exposure to luxury properties in Greater Boston Maturity Schedule 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028+ Total ($) 3% 6% 9% 3% 79% $1.880B


 
10 Net Interest Margin Analysis Net Interest Margin 3.54% 3.47% 3.38% 3.23% Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 3.20% 3.40% 3.60% Total Loan Portfolio Rate Characteristics 43% 28% 29% Fixed Rate Floating Rate Variable Rate ($ in m ill io ns ) Time Deposit Maturities (and weighted average rate) $919 $943 $315 $256 Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 2025+ $— $250 $500 $750 $1,000 ($ in m ill io ns ) Loan Hedging Maturities (and weighted average "receive fixed" SOFR rate) $100 $100 $200 $400 $300 Q2 2024 Q4 2024 2025 2026 2027+ $— $100 $200 $300 $400 $5004.41% 4.46% 4.40% 2.68% 2.48% 1.67% 2.91% 3.39% 2.46%


 
11 Noninterest Income/Expense Noninterest Income Noninterest Expense ($ in thousands) Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Deposit account fees $ 6,228 $ 6,126 Salaries and employee benefits $ 57,174 $ 56,388 Interchange and ATM fees 4,452 4,638 Occupancy and equipment expenses 13,467 13,054 Investment management 9,941 9,818 Data processing and facilities management 2,483 2,423 Mortgage banking income 796 609 FDIC assessment 2,982 3,942 Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies 1,928 2,091 Other noninterest expenses 23,781 24,940 Gain on life insurance benefits 263 180 Total noninterest expenses $ 99,887 $ 100,747 Loan level derivative income 80 802 Other noninterest income 6,255 7,803 Total noninterest income $ 29,943 $ 32,067


 
12 Focal Point: Investment Management and Advisory $ in m ill io ns Assets Under Administration $6,304 $6,120 $6,538 $6,804 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 $6,000 $6,500 $7,000 ($ in thousands) Q1 2024 Q4 2023 % Change Assets under administration $6,804,032 $6,537,905 4.1% Asset based revenue 8,894 8,617 3.2% Other revenue: Retail commission revenue 806 883 Insurance commission revenue 55 65 Other advisory revenue 186 253 Total reported revenue $9,941 $9,818 1.3%


 
13 Securities Portfolio Available for Sale (AFS) Held to Maturity (HTM) Portfolio Composition at March 31, 2024 Book Value Fair Value Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Book Value Fair Value Unrealized Gain/(Loss) ($ in millions) U.S. government agency securities $ 230 $ 206 $ (24) $ 29 $ 28 $ (1) U.S. treasury securities 776 719 (57) 101 91 (10) Agency mortgage-backed securities 310 271 (39) 820 749 (71) Agency collateralized mortgage obligations 35 32 (3) 465 393 (72) Other 53 45 (8) 130 122 (8) Total securities $ 1,404 $ 1,273 $ (131) $ 1,545 $ 1,383 $ (162) Duration of portfolio 3.2 Years 4.7 Years Capital Impact $ % of Tangible Assets ($ in millions) Tangible capital (Non-GAAP) $ 1,883 10.27% Less: HTM unrealized loss, net of tax (117) Tangible capital adjusted for HTM $ 1,766 9.72% ($ in m ill io ns ) Projected Cash Flows $286 $291 $620 2024 2025 2026 $0 $500 Securities as a % of Total Assets 16.0% 15.6% 15.4% 15.1% 14.7% 13.1% Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024 Q4 2024 Proforma 12.5% 15.0% 17.5%


 
14 2024 Forward Guidance Loans/ Deposits • 2024 full year - low single digit percentage increase expected • 2024 Q2: flat to low single digit percentage increase expected Borrowings • Balances expected to fluctuate based on loan, deposit and securities cash flows Net Interest Margin • 2024 Q2: margin percentage expected in the 3.20 - 3.25 range* Asset Quality • Current stable asset quality metrics, provision driven by emerging credit trends Non-interest Income • 2024 full year: low single digit percentage increase expected • 2024 Q2: low single digit percentage increase compared to 2024 Q1 levels expected Non-interest Expense • 2024 full year - low single digit percentage increase expected • 2024 Q2: low single digit percentage increase from 2024 Q1 levels expected *Based on current forward Treasury curve


 
This presentation contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect,” “achieve,” “plan,” “believe,” “outlook”, “projected”, “future,” “positioned,” “continued,” “will,” “would,” “potential,” “anticipated,” “guidance,” “targeted” or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • adverse economic conditions in the regional and local economies within the New England region and the Company’s market area; • events impacting the financial services industry, including high profile bank failures, and any resulting decreased confidence in banks among depositors, investors, and other counterparties, as well as competition for deposits, significant disruption, volatility and depressed valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets; • the effects to the Company of an increasingly competitive labor market, including the possibility that the Company will have to devote significant resources to attract and retain qualified personnel; • the instability or volatility in financial markets and unfavorable domestic or global general economic, political or business conditions, whether caused by geopolitical concerns, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas and the possible expansion of such conflicts, changes in U.S. and international trade policies, or other factors, and the potential impact of such factors on the Company and its customers, including the potential for decreases in deposits and loan demand, unanticipated loan delinquencies, loss of collateral and decreased service revenues; • unanticipated loan delinquencies, loss of collateral, decreased service revenues, and other potential negative effects on the Company’s local economies or the Company's business caused by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, changes in climate, public health crises or other external events and any actions taken by governmental authorities in response to any such events; • adverse changes or volatility in the local real estate market; • changes in interest rates and any resulting impact on interest earning assets and/or interest bearing liabilities, the level of voluntary prepayments on loans and the receipt of payments on mortgage-backed securities, decreased loan demand or increased difficulty in the ability of borrowers to repay variable rate loans; • acquisitions may not produce results at levels or within time frames originally anticipated and may result in unforeseen integration issues or impairment of goodwill and/or other intangibles; • the effect of laws, regulations, new requirements or expectations, or additional regulatory oversight in the highly regulated financial services industry, including as a result of intensified regulatory scrutiny in the aftermath of certain bank failures in 2023 and the resulting need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations, increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy; • changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; • higher than expected tax expense, including as a result of failure to comply with general tax laws and changes in tax laws; • increased competition in the Company’s market areas, including competition that could impact deposit gathering, retention of deposits and the cost of deposits, increased competition due to the demand for innovative products and service offerings, and competition from non-depository institutions which may be subject to fewer regulatory constraints and lower cost structures; • a deterioration in the conditions of the securities markets; • a deterioration of the credit rating for U.S. long-term sovereign debt or uncertainties surrounding the federal budget; • inability to adapt to changes in information technology, including changes to industry accepted delivery models driven by a migration to the internet as a means of service delivery, including any inability to effectively implement new technology-driven products, such as artificial intelligence; • electronic or other fraudulent activity within the financial services industry, especially in the commercial banking sector; • adverse changes in consumer spending and savings habits; • the effect of laws and regulations regarding the financial services industry, including the need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations or introduction of new requirements or expectations resulting in increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy; • changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) generally applicable to the Company’s business and the associated costs of such changes; • the Company's potential judgments, claims, damages, penalties, fines and reputational damage resulting from pending or future litigation and regulatory and government actions; • changes in accounting policies, practices and standards, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other accounting standard setters; • operational risks related to cyber threats, attacks, intrusions, and fraud which could lead to interruptions or disruptions of the Company's operating systems, including systems that are customer facing, and adversely impact the Company's business; and • any unexpected material adverse changes in the Company's operations or earnings. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as the Company’s business and its forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (“Risk Factors”). Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise. Any public statements or disclosures by the Company following this presentation which modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this presentation. In addition to the information set forth in this presentation, you should carefully consider the Risk Factors. 15 Forward Looking Statements


 
This presentation contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). This information may include operating net income and operating earnings per share ("EPS"), operating return on average assets, operating return on average common equity, operating return on average tangible common equity, core net interest margin ("core NIM" or "core margin"), tangible book value per share, tangible common equity ratio and return on average tangible common equity. Operating net income, operating EPS, operating return on average assets and operating return on average common equity, exclude items that management believes are unrelated to the Company's core banking business such as merger and acquisition expenses, provision for credit losses on acquired loan portfolios, and other items, if applicable. Management uses operating net income and related ratios and operating EPS to measure the strength of the Company’s core banking business and to identify trends that may to some extent be obscured by such items. Management reviews its core margin to determine any items that may impact the net interest margin that may be one-time in nature or not reflective of its core operating environment, such as low-yielding loans originated through government programs in response to the pandemic, or significant purchase accounting adjustments, or other adjustments such as nonaccrual interest reversals/recoveries and prepayment penalties. Management believes that adjusting for these items to arrive at a core margin provides additional insight into the operating environment and how management decisions impact the net interest margin. Similarly, management reviews certain loan metrics such as growth rates and allowance as a percentage of total loans, adjusted to exclude loans that are not considered part of its core portfolio, which includes loans originated in association with government sponsored and guaranteed programs in response to the pandemic, to arrive at adjusted numbers more representative of the core growth of the portfolio and core reserve to loan ratio. Management also supplements its evaluation of financial performance with analysis of tangible book value per share (which is computed by dividing stockholders' equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, or "tangible common equity," by common shares outstanding), the tangible common equity ratio (which is computed by dividing tangible common equity by "tangible assets," defined as total assets less goodwill and other intangibles), and return on average tangible common equity (which is computed by dividing net income by average tangible common equity). The Company has included information on tangible book value per share, the tangible common equity ratio and return on average tangible common equity because management believes that investors may find it useful to have access to the same analytical tools used by management. As a result of merger and acquisition activity, the Company has recognized goodwill and other intangible assets in conjunction with business combination accounting principles. Excluding the impact of goodwill and other intangibles in measuring asset and capital values for the ratios provided, along with other bank standard capital ratios, provides a framework to compare the capital adequacy of the Company to other companies in the financial services industry. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results and other financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. An item which management deems to be noncore and excludes when computing these non-GAAP measures can be of substantial importance to the Company’s results for any particular quarter or year. The Company’s non-GAAP performance measures, including operating net income, operating EPS, operating return on average assets, operating return on average common equity, core margin, tangible book value per share and the tangible common equity ratio, are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies. 16 Non-GAAP Financial Measures