# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000776901
**File Stem:** 0000776901-26-000058
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 713068
**Document Hash:** 291b071f5e537c513d3bf9d024befabf
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000776901-26-000058.hdr.sgml**: 20260227

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000776901-26-000058

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 163

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260227

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260227

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** INDEPENDENT BANK CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000776901
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 042870273
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-09047
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26699905

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 288 UNION STREET
- **CITY:** ROCKLAND
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02370
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7818786100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 288 UNION STREET
- **CITY:** ROCKLAND
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 02370

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K** 

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025** 

**or**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

Commission File Number: 1-9047

**Independent Bank Corp.** 

*(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

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| **MA** | **04-2870273** |
| *(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization)* | *(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)* |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Office Address:** | **2036 Washington Street,** | **Hanover,** | **MA** | **02339** |
| **Mailing Address:** | **288 Union Street,** | **Rockland,** | **MA** | **02370** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code:**

(781) 878-6100

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:** | **Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:** | **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, $0.01 par value per share | INDB | NASDAQ |
|  |  | Global Select Market |

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**Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:**

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yes ⌧No □

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes □ No ⌧

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes ⌧&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ⌧&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Large Accelerated Filer | ⌧ | Accelerated filer | □ | Non-accelerated filer | □ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ | | | | | | |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 Act. □&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. □

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ⌧

As of June 30, 2025, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing price of such stock on June 30, 2025 was approximately $2,657,263,240.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. February 24, 2026 - 48,985,295

**DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

Portions of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated into Part III, Items 10-14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The definitive proxy statement relating to the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be filed within 120 days of December 31, 2025.

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| | **INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.** | |
| | **2025 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K** | |
| | **TABLE OF CONTENTS** | |
|  |  | **Page #** |
| **Part I** | **Part I** | **Part I** |
| **Item 1.** | <u>[Business](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_16)</u> | <u>[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_16)</u> |
| | <u>[General](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_19)</u> | <u>[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_19)</u> |
| | <u>[Market Area and Competition](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_22)</u> | <u>[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_22)</u> |
| | <u>[Lending Activities](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_25)</u> | <u>[6](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_25)</u> |
| | <u>[Sources of Funds](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_28)</u> | <u>[9](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_28)</u> |
| | <u>[Regulation](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_31)</u> | <u>[10](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_31)</u> |
| | <u>[Human Capital](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_34)</u> | <u>[14](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_34)</u> |
| | <u>[Available Information](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_37)</u> | <u>[16](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_37)</u> |
| **Item 1A.** | <u>[Risk Factors](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_40)</u> | <u>[16](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_40)</u> |
| **Item 1B.** | <u>[Unresolved Staff Comments](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_43)</u> | <u>[28](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_43)</u> |
| **Item 1C.** | <u>[Cybersecurity](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_46)</u> | <u>[28](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_46)</u> |
| **Item 2.** | <u>[Properties](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_49)</u> | <u>[30](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_49)</u> |
| **Item 3.** | <u>[Legal Proceedings](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_52)</u> | <u>[30](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_52)</u> |
| **Item 4.** | <u>[Mine Safety Disclosures](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_55)</u> | <u>[30](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_55)</u> |
| **Part II** | **Part II** | **Part II** |
| **Item 5.** | <u>[Market for Independent Bank Corp.'s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_61)</u> | <u>[30](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_61)</u> |
| **Item 6.** | <u>[\[RESERVED\]](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_67)</u> | <u>[32](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_67)</u> |
| **Item 7.** | <u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_70)</u> | <u>[32](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_70)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1 - Selected Financial Data](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_76)</u> | <u>[42](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_76)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 2 - Securities Portfolio Composition](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_85)</u> | <u>[43](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_85)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 3 - Securities Portfolio, Weighted Average Yields](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_88)</u> | <u>[44](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_88)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 4 - Aggregate Book Value and Market Value of Select Securities](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_91)</u> | <u>[44](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_91)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 5 - Closed Residential Real Estate Loans](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_97)</u> | <u>[45](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_97)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 6 - Residential Mortgage Loan Sales](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_100)</u> | <u>[45](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_100)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 7 - Mortgage Servicing Asset](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_103)</u> | <u>[46](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_103)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 8- Compone](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)[n](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)[ts of](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)[Lo](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)[an](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)[Growth/(Decline)](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)</u> | <u>[46](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_109)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_112)[9](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_112)[- Loan Portfolio Composition](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_112)</u> | <u>[47](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_112)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_115)[10](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_115)[- Scheduled Contractual Loan Amortization](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_115)</u> | <u>[47](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_115)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 11 - Non-performing Assets](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_139)</u> | <u>[49](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_139)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 12 - Activity in Non-performing Assets](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_142)</u> | <u>[49](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_142)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_148)[3](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_148)[- Summary Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans Outstanding](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_148)</u> | <u>[51](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_148)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_154)[4](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_154)[- Summary of Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_154)</u> | <u>[52](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_154)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 15- Components of Deposit Growth/(Decline)](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_169)</u> | <u>[53](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_169)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_172)[6](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_172)[- Maturities of Uninsured Time Deposits](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_172)</u> | <u>[54](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_172)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_181)[7](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_181)[- Assets Under Administration](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_181)</u> | <u>[54](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_181)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_187)[8](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_187)[- Summary of Results of Operations](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_187)</u> | <u>[55](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_187)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_193)[9](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_193)[- Average Balance, Interest Earned/Paid & Average Yields](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_193)</u> | <u>[56](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_193)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_196)[20](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_196)[- Volume Rate Analysis](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_196)</u> | <u>[58](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_196)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 21 - Non-interest Income](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_205)</u> | <u>[59](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_205)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 22 - Non-interest Expense](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_211)</u> | <u>[60](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_211)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_217)[3](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_217)[- Tax Provision and Applicable Tax Rates](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_217)</u> | <u>[61](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_217)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_244)[4](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_244)[- Sources of Liquidity](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_244)</u> | <u>[63](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_244)</u> |

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| | **INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.** | |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Table 2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_250)[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_250)[- Interest Rate Sensitivity](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_250)</u> | <u>[64](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_250)</u> |
| **Item 7A.** | <u>[Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_295)</u> | <u>[68](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_295)</u> |
| **Item 8.** | <u>[Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_298)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[69](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_298)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_298)</u> | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[69](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_298)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Consolidated Balance Sheets](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_301)</u> | <u>[72](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_301)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Consolidated Statements of Income](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_307)</u> | <u>[73](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_307)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_310)</u> | <u>[74](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_310)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_313)</u> | <u>[75](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_313)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_319)</u> | <u>[76](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_319)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_325)</u> | <u>[78](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_325)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 2 - Acquisitions](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_328)</u> | <u>[90](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_328)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_334)[3](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_334)[- Securities](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_334)</u> | <u>[92](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_334)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_337)[4](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_337)[- Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_337)</u> | <u>[97](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_337)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_340)[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_340)[- Bank Premises and Equipment](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_340)</u> | <u>[107](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_340)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_343)[6](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_343)[- Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_343)</u> | <u>[107](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_343)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_349)[7](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_349)[- Deposits](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_349)</u> | <u>[109](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_349)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_352)[8](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_352)[- Borrowings](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_352)</u> | <u>[109](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_352)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_364)[9](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_364)[- Stock Based Compensation](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_364)</u> | <u>[111](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_364)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_367)[10](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_367)[- Derivatives and Hedging Activities](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_367)</u> | <u>[114](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_367)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_379)[1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_379)[- Income Taxes](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_379)</u> | <u>[121](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_379)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_382)[2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_382)[- Low Income Housing Project Investments](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_382)</u> | <u>[125](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_382)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_388)[3](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_388)[- Employee Benefit Plans](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_388)</u> | <u>[125](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_388)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_391)[4](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_391)[- Fair Value Measurements](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_391)</u> | <u>[129](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_391)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_394)[5](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_394)[- Revenue Recognition](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_394)</u> | <u>[136](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_394)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_397)[6](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_397)[- Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_397)</u> | <u>[137](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_397)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_400)[7](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_400)[- Leases](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_400)</u> | <u>[139](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_400)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_403)[8](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_403)[- Commitments and Contingencies](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_403)</u> | <u>[140](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_403)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_409)[9](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_409)[- Regulatory Matters](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_409)</u> | <u>[140](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_409)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_412)[20](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_412)[- Parent Company Financial Statements](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_412)</u> | <u>[142](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_412)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_415)[1](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_415)[- Transactions with Related Parties](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_415)</u> | <u>[145](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_415)</u> |
| | &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Note 2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_418)[2](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_418)[- Segment Information](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_418)</u> | <u>[145](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_418)</u> |
| **Item 9.** | <u>[Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_424)</u> | <u>[146](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_424)</u> |
| **Item 9A.** | <u>[Controls and Procedures](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_427)</u> | <u>[146](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_427)</u> |
| **Item 9B.** | <u>[Other Information](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_430)</u> | <u>[148](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_430)</u> |
| **Item 9C.** | <u>[Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_433)</u> | <u>[148](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_433)</u> |
| **Part III** | **Part III** | **Part III** |
| **Item 10.** | <u>[Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_439)</u> | <u>[148](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_439)</u> |
| **Item 11.** | <u>[Executive Compensation](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_442)</u> | <u>[148](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_442)</u> |
| **Item 12.** | <u>[Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_445)</u> | <u>[148](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_445)</u> |
| **Item 13.** | <u>[Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_448)</u> | <u>[149](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_448)</u> |
| **Item 14.** | <u>[Principal Accounting Fees and Services](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_451)</u> | <u>[149](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_451)</u> |
| **Part IV** | **Part IV** | **Part IV** |
| **Item 15.** | <u>[Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_457)</u> | <u>[149](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_457)</u> |
| **Item 16.** | <u>[Form 10-K Summary](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_460)</u> | <u>[152](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_460)</u> |
| **<u>[Signatures](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_463)</u>** | **<u>[Signatures](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_463)</u>** | <u>[153](#iad5dabf6dbc64998bd8baadd519d819d_463)</u> |

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**Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

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This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this "Report"), including Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management's confidence and strategies and management's expectations about new and existing programs and products, acquisitions, relationships, opportunities, taxation, technology, market conditions and economic expectations. These statements may be identified by forward-looking terminology such as "should," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," "forecast," "view," "opportunity," "allow," "continues," "reflects," "typically," "usually," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," or similar statements or variations of such terms. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and our actual results may differ from such 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, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• adverse economic conditions in the regional and local economies within the New England region and the Company's market area;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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 and significant disruption, volatility and depressed valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *political and policy uncertainties, changes in U.S. and international trade policies, such as tariffs or other factors, the impact of U.S. government shutdowns, 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;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *the instability or volatility in financial markets and unfavorable domestic or global general economic, political or business conditions, including international conflicts and hostilities;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *adverse changes or volatility in the local real estate market;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *risks related to the Company's acquisition activities, including disruption to current plans and operations; difficulties in customer and employee retention; fees, expenses and charges related to these transactions being significantly higher than anticipated; impairment of goodwill and/or other intangibles; and the Company's inability to achieve expected revenues, cost savings, synergies, and other benefits at levels or within the timeframes originally anticipated;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *the effect of laws, regulations, new requirements or expectations, or additional regulatory oversight in the highly regulated financial services industry, and the resulting need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations, increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *higher than expected tax expense, including as a result of failure to comply with general tax laws and changes in tax laws;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *a deterioration in the conditions of the securities markets;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *a deterioration of the credit rating for U.S. long-term sovereign debt or uncertainties surrounding the federal budget;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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 ("AI");* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *electronic or other fraudulent activity within the financial services industry, especially in the commercial banking sector;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *adverse changes in consumer spending and savings habits;* 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *the effect of laws and regulations regarding the financial services industry, including the need to invest in technology to meet heightened regulatory expectations or the introduction of new requirements or expectations resulting in increased costs of compliance or required adjustments to strategy;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *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;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *the Company's potential judgments, claims, damages, penalties, fines and reputational damage resulting from pending or future litigation and regulatory and government actions;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *changes in accounting policies, practices and standards, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *operational risks related to the Company and its customers' reliance on information technology; cyber threats, attacks, intrusions, and fraud; and outages or other issues impacting the Company or its third party service providers 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;* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• risks related to the development and use of AI by the Company, its third-party vendors, clients and counterparties;*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *any unexpected material adverse changes in the Company's operations or earnings, and*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *the other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I. Item 1A and elsewhere in this Report.*

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 made by the Company following the date of this Report which modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Report will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this Report.

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**PART I**

**ITEM 1. BUSINESS**

**<u>General</u>**

Independent Bank Corp. (the "Company") is a state chartered, federally registered bank holding company headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts that was incorporated under Massachusetts law in 1985. The Company is the sole stockholder of Rockland Trust Company ("Rockland Trust" or the "Bank"), a Massachusetts trust company chartered in 1907. The Bank provides a wide range of banking, investment and financial services, operating with over 150 retail branches, as well as a network of commercial and residential lending centers, and investment management offices primarily in Eastern Massachusetts, as well as in Worcester County, southern New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Rockland Trust also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services. At December 31, 2025, the Company had total assets of $24.9 billion, total deposits of $20.1 billion, and stockholders' equity of $3.6 billion.

On July 1, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. ("Enterprise"). For each share of Enterprise common stock, Enterprise stockholders had the right to receive 0.60 shares of the Company's common stock and $2.00 in cash, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Total consideration was $503.1 million and consisted of $477.2 million of equity (7,478,906 shares) of the Company's common stock, plus $25.9 million in cash, including cash paid for stock option cancellations and fractional shares. The transaction qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes and provided a tax-free exchange for Enterprise stockholders for the portion of the transaction consideration consisting of the Company's common stock.

**<u>Subsidiaries</u>** 

At December 31, 2025, Independent Bank Corp.'s consolidated subsidiaries included the Company's banking subsidiary, Rockland Trust, which is the Company's only reportable operating segment. Rockland Trust had the following wholly-owned corporate subsidiaries:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Six Massachusetts security corporations, namely Rockland Borrowing Collateral Securities Corp., Rockland Deposit Collateral Securities Corp., Taunton Avenue Securities Corp., Goddard Ave Securities Corp., MFLR Securities Corporation, and B.H. Security Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• RTC LIHTC Investments LLC, and Rockland MHEF Fund LLC, established to invest primarily in Massachusetts-based low-income housing tax credit projects;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• EBTC NMTC Investment Fund - CHC, LLC, established to invest in qualified community development entity new markets tax credit financing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Rockland Trust Phoenix LLC, formed for the purpose of holding, maintaining, and disposing of certain foreclosed properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Bright Rock Capital Management LLC, which was established to act as a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940; and,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Compass Exchange Advisors LLC, which was established to provide like-kind exchange services pursuant to section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The like-kind exchange services provided in connection with this entity ceased during 2023.

In addition, the Company is currently the sponsor of Independent Capital Trust V, a Delaware statutory trust; Central Bancorp Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust; and Central Bancorp Statutory Trust II, a Connecticut statutory trust, each of which was formed to issue trust preferred securities. These statutory trusts are not included in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

**<u>Market Area and Competition</u>**

The Bank contends with considerable competition both in generating loans and attracting deposits. The Bank's competition for generating loans is primarily from other commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions, mortgage banking companies, finance companies, online lenders or online banks, and other institutional lenders. Competitive factors considered for loan generation include interest rates, terms offered, loan fees charged, loan products offered, services provided, and geographic locations and a simplified application process.

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In attracting deposits, the Bank's primary competitors are savings banks, commercial and co-operative banks, credit unions, internet banks, as well as other non-bank institutions that offer financial alternatives such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. Competitive factors considered in attracting and retaining deposits include deposit and investment products and their respective rates of return, brand awareness, liquidity, and risk, among other factors, such as convenient branch locations and hours of operation, personalized customer service, online and mobile access to accounts and automated teller machines ("ATM").

The Bank's market area is attractive and entry into the market area by financial institutions previously not competing there has occurred and may continue to occur, which could impact the Bank's growth or profitability. The Bank's primary footprint for branch presence and deposit gathering is comprised of Eastern Massachusetts, Worcester County, and southern New Hampshire.

**<u>Lending Activities</u>**

The Bank's gross loan portfolio (loans before allowance for credit losses) amounted to $18.5 billion on December 31, 2025, or 74.3% of total assets. The Bank's borrowers primarily consist of small-to-upper middle market sized businesses and consumers. Substantially all of the Bank's commercial, consumer real estate, and other consumer loan portfolios consist of loans made to residents of and businesses located in the Bank's market area. The majority of the real estate loans in the Bank's loan portfolio are secured by properties located within this market area.

Although the Bank analyzes the creditworthiness of its borrowers, the risk of deterioration in the ability of borrowers to repay their loans in accordance with their existing loan agreements is inherent in any lending function. Loans are approved based upon a hierarchy of authority, predicated upon the size of the loan, quality of collateral and perceived level of risk. Levels within the hierarchy of lending authorities range from individual lenders to the Company's Loan Approval Committees. In accordance with federal and state banking law, the Bank is permitted, with certain exceptions, to make loans and commitments to any one borrower, including related entities, in the aggregate amount of not more than 20% of the Bank's stockholders' equity, or $775.1 million at December 31, 2025, which is the Bank's legal lending limit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Bank has established a more restrictive limit, which may only be exceeded with the approval of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). There were no borrowers whose total indebtedness in aggregate exceeded the Bank's self-imposed restrictive limit. The Bank's largest relationship as of December 31, 2025 consisted of 56 loans with an aggregate exposure of $168.8 million.

***Loan Portfolio***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table shows the balance of the gross average loan portfolio by category, the percentage of the gross average loan portfolio, and the percentage of total interest income that the loans generated, by category, for the fiscal years indicated:

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| | | **% of Total<br>Loans** | **% of Total Interest Income<br>Generated for the Years Ended<br>December 31,** | **% of Total Interest Income<br>Generated for the Years Ended<br>December 31,** | **% of Total Interest Income<br>Generated for the Years Ended<br>December 31,** |
| | **Average Balance for the Year Ended**<br>**December 31, 2025** | **% of Total<br>Loans** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | | | | |
| Commercial | $12540596 | 76.1% | 70.1% | 70.9% | 71.5% |
| Consumer real estate | 3904934 | 23.7% | 19.9% | 21.4% | 20.0% |
| Other consumer | 39286 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $16484816 | 100.0% | 90.3% | 92.6% | 91.8% |

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*<u>Commercial Loans</u>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans consist of commercial real estate loans, commercial construction loans, commercial and industrial loans, and the various categories also includes small business loans (which generally consist of loans to businesses with commercial credit needs of less than or equal to $750,000) which are classified within these commercial categories as appropriate based upon the securing collateral. The Bank offers secured and unsecured commercial loans for business purposes. Commercial loans may be structured as term loans or as revolving/non-revolving lines of credit, and include overdraft protection and letters of credit. Secured loans may be collateralized by either owner or non-owner-occupied commercial mortgages or other assets.

The Bank's commercial real estate portfolio, inclusive of commercial construction, is the Bank's largest loan type concentration. The Bank believes this portfolio is well diversified with loans secured by a variety of property types, such as non-owner-occupied commercial real estate, retail, office, industrial, warehouse, industrial development bonds and other special

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purpose properties, such as hotels, motels, nursing homes, restaurants, churches, and recreational facilities. The portfolio also includes loans secured by certain residential-related property types including multi-family apartment buildings, residential development tracts and condominiums. Although terms vary, commercial real estate loans typically are underwritten with maturities up to ten years. These loans generally have amortization periods of 20 to 30 years. It is the Bank's general practice to obtain personal guarantees from the principals of the borrower on commercial real estate loans, when appropriate. Additionally, the Bank typically obtains financial statements from commercial real estate borrowers at least annually or as deemed appropriate based on size and risk associated with the loans. Construction loans within this category present a degree of risk and may be affected by a variety of factors, such as adverse changes in interest rates and the borrower's ability to control costs and adhere to time schedules. Development of commercial real estate projects also may be subject to numerous land use and environmental issues. The payment experience on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate projects is typically dependent on the successful operation of the real estate project, which can be significantly impacted by supply and demand conditions within the markets for commercial, retail, office, industrial/warehouse and multi-family tenancy. The current environment continues to create additional considerations over office exposure as the development of hybrid work environments has reduced and may continue to reduce demand for large office spaces and as a result has reduced and may potentially continue to reduce the valuation of collateral to loans within this property type. Amongst other actions, management is actively monitoring upcoming maturities within this subset of loans.

The following pie chart shows the diversification of the commercial real estate portfolio as of December 31, 2025:

![5384](indb-20251231_g1.jpg)

\* Inclusive of commercial construction balances

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|:---|:---|
| **Select Statistics Regarding the Commercial Real Estate Portfolio** | **Select Statistics Regarding the Commercial Real Estate Portfolio** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Average loan size | $1917 |
| Largest individual commercial real estate mortgage outstanding | $59366 |
| Commercial real estate non-performing loans/commercial real estate loans | 0.56% |

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Commercial and industrial loans consist of both term loans and revolving or non-revolving lines of credit. Term loans generally have a repayment schedule of five years or less and are collateralized by equipment, machinery or other business assets. In addition, the Bank generally obtains personal guarantees from the principal owners of the borrower for its commercial and industrial loans. Lines of credit, including asset-based lines, are typically collateralized by accounts receivable, inventory, or both, as well as other business assets. Commercial lines of credit and asset-based lines generally are reviewed on

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an annual basis and usually require either a borrowing base formula or reflect varying levels of repayment of principal during the course of a year. Additionally, other commercial term loans are typically secured by machinery and equipment, and/or owner occupied commercial real estate. To limit the risk within this portfolio, the loans are made across a diverse set of industry groups. The following pie chart shows the diversification of the commercial and industrial portfolio as of December 31, 2025:

![6557](indb-20251231_g2.jpg)

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Select Statistics Regarding the Commercial and Industrial Portfolio** | **Select Statistics Regarding the Commercial and Industrial Portfolio** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Average loan size (excluding floor plan tranches) | $231 |
| Largest individual commercial and industrial loan outstanding | $45373 |
| Commercial and industrial non-performing loans/commercial and industrial loans | 0.20% |

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*<u>Consumer Loans</u>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bank's consumer portfolio consists of real estate loans comprised of residential mortgages and home equity loans and lines, all secured by one-to-four family residential properties, as well as other consumer loans. Residential mortgages are offered in amounts based on up to 97% of the lesser of the appraised value of the residential property securing the loan or the purchase price, and generally require borrowers to obtain private mortgage insurance when the amount of the loan exceeds 80% of the value of the property. The Bank's residential real estate loans are generally originated under terms, conditions and documentation which permit sale in the secondary market. In order to protect the properties securing its residential mortgage loans, the Bank obtains title insurance protecting the priority of its mortgage lien, as well as fire, extended casualty, and flood insurance, when necessary. Independent appraisers assess properties securing the Bank's residential mortgages in accordance with regulatory standards. Home equity loans and lines may be secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower's residence, second home or residential investment properties. The Bank will typically originate home equity loans and lines in an amount up to 75% of the value, as determined by an appraisal, hybrid valuation method or automated valuation method, reduced for any loans outstanding that are secured by such collateral. Other consumer loans primarily

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consist of investment management secured lines of credit, installment loans and overdraft protection lines. The consumer loan portfolio at December 31, 2025 was as follows:

![8254](indb-20251231_g3.jpg)

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|:---|:---|
| **Select Statistics Regarding the Consumer Portfolio** | **Select Statistics Regarding the Consumer Portfolio** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Average loan size | $123 |
| Largest individual consumer loan outstanding | $8490 |
| Consumer non-performing loans/consumer loans | 0.48% |

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**<u>Sources of Funds</u>**

The Bank's primary sources of funds are derived from deposits and to a lesser extent, borrowings as well as the amortization, prepayment, and maturities of loans and securities.

Deposits obtained through the Bank's branch banking network have traditionally been the principal source of the Bank's funds for use in lending and for other general business purposes. The Bank has built a stable base of in-market core deposits from consumers, businesses, and municipalities. The Bank offers a range of demand deposits, interest checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, and time certificates of deposit, including free checking accounts with no minimum balance and no monthly fees. Interest rates on deposits are based on factors that include loan demand, deposit maturities, alternative costs of funds, and interest rates offered by competing financial institutions in the Bank's market area. The Bank believes it has been able to attract and maintain satisfactory levels of deposits based on the level of service it provides to its customers, the convenience of its banking locations, its electronic banking options, and its interest rates, all of which are generally competitive with those of competing financial institutions.

Rockland Trust's 151 branch locations are supplemented by internet and mobile banking services as well as ATM cards and debit cards which may be used to conduct various banking transactions at ATMs maintained at each of the Bank's full-service offices and 57 additional remote ATM locations. The ATM cards and debit cards also allow customers access to a variety of national and international ATM networks. The Bank's mobile banking services give customers the ability to use a variety of mobile devices to check balances, track account activity, pay bills, search transactions, and set up alerts for text or e-mail messages for changes in their account. Customers can also transfer funds between Rockland Trust accounts, deposit

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checks into their account, and identify the nearest branch or ATM directly from their mobile device. Rockland Trust also offers person-to-person payment capabilities, allowing for simple and secure funds transfers between most banks and credit unions.

**<u>Regulation</u>**

The following discussion sets forth certain material elements of the regulatory framework applicable to bank holding companies and their subsidiaries and provides certain specific information relevant to the Company. To the extent that the following information describes statutory and regulatory provisions, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory and regulatory provisions. A change in applicable statutes, regulations or regulatory policy may have a material effect on the Company's business. Additionally, the current federal administration is implementing a regulatory reform agenda that is significantly different than that of the prior administration which affects the rulemaking, supervision, examination and enforcement priorities of the federal banking agencies, which could, in turn, have a material effect on the Company's business. The laws and regulations governing the Company and the Bank that are described in the following discussion generally have been promulgated to offer protection to customers, including depositors and borrowers and not for the purpose of protecting shareholders.

***General*** The Company is registered as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"), and as such is subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"). Rockland Trust is subject to regulation and examination by the Commissioner of Banks of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the "Commissioner") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").

***The Bank Holding Company Act***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The BHCA prohibits the Company from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of 5% or more of any class of voting shares of any bank, or increasing such ownership or control of any bank, without prior approval of the Federal Reserve. The BHCA also prohibits the Company from, with certain exceptions, acquiring 5% or more of any class of voting shares of any company that is not a bank and from engaging in any business other than banking or managing or controlling banks.

Under the BHCA, the Federal Reserve is authorized to approve the ownership by the Company of shares in any company, the activities of which the Federal Reserve has determined to be so closely related to banking or to managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident thereto. The Federal Reserve has, by regulation, determined that some activities are closely related to banking within the meaning of the BHCA. These activities include, but are not limited to, operating a mortgage company, finance company, credit card company, factoring company, trust company or savings association; performing data processing operations; providing some securities brokerage services; acting as an investment or financial adviser; acting as an insurance agent for types of credit-related insurance; engaging in insurance underwriting under limited circumstances; leasing personal property on a full-payout, non-operating basis; providing tax planning and preparation services; operating a collection agency and a credit bureau; and providing consumer financial counseling and courier services. The Federal Reserve also has determined that other activities, including real estate brokerage and syndication, land development, property management and, except under limited circumstances, underwriting of life insurance not related to credit transactions, are not closely related to banking and are not a proper incident thereto.

***Capital Requirements*** The Federal Reserve has established rules covering a capital framework for U.S. banking organizations, referred to herein as the "Rules." The FDIC has adopted substantially identical rules.

Under the Rules, the minimum capital ratios for the Company and the Bank are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 ("CET1") to risk-weighted assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 6.0% Tier 1 capital (i.e., CET1 plus Additional Tier 1) to risk-weighted assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 8.0% Total capital (i.e., Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 4.0% Tier 1 leverage capital ratio.

The Rules also require the Company and the Bank to maintain a "capital conservation buffer" in an amount greater than 2.5%, on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions that meet the minimum capital requirements of 4.5%, 6.0% and 8.0% for CET1, Tier 1 and Total capital, respectively, but fall below the capital conservation buffer, will face constraints on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall. The capital conservation buffer effectively increases the minimum CET1 capital ratio to 7.0%, the minimum Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio to 8.5%, and the minimum total risk-based capital ratio to 10.5%, for banking organizations seeking to avoid the limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. The Company and the Bank maintain all capital ratios above the required capital conservation buffer of 2.5%.

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Pursuant to Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the "FDI Act"), federal banking agencies are required to take "prompt corrective action" if an insured depository institution fails to meet certain capital adequacy standards. The following table summarizes the minimum capital levels under the Rules:

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| | **Total Risk-Based Ratio** | | **Tier 1 Risk-Based Ratio** | | **Common Equity Tier 1 Capital** | **Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio** | **Total Risk-Based Ratio** | | **Tier 1 Risk-Based Ratio** | | **Common Equity Tier 1 Capital** | **Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio** |
| <u>Category</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Well capitalized | <u>></u> 10% | and | <u>></u> 8% | and | <u>></u> 6.5% | <u>></u> 5% | n/a |  | n/a |  | <u>></u> 6.5% | n/a |
| Adequately capitalized | <u>></u> 8% | and | <u>></u> 6% | and | <u>></u> 4.5% | <u>></u> 4% | <u>></u> 8% | and | <u>></u> 6% | and | <u>></u> 4.5% | <u>></u> 4% |
| Undercapitalized | < 8% | or | < 6% | or | < 4.5% | < 4% | < 8% | or | < 6% | or | n/a | < 4% |
| Significantly undercapitalized | < 6% | or | < 4% | or | < 3% | < 3% | n/a |  | n/a |  | n/a | n/a |

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The Company is currently in compliance with the above-described regulatory capital requirements. See *Note 19, "Regulatory Matters"* within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report for more information.

***FDIC Deposit Insurance*** The Bank's deposit accounts are insured to the maximum extent permitted by law by the Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF"), which is administered by the FDIC. The FDIC offers insurance coverage on deposits up to the federally insured limit of $250,000. The Bank is currently assessed a deposit insurance charge from the FDIC based upon the Bank's overall assessment base multiplied by an assessment rate, determined in part from five established risk categories. The Bank's assessment base is defined as average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity, adjusted for the impact of the risk category factors.

***Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA")*** Pursuant to the Federal CRA and similar provisions of Massachusetts law, regulatory authorities review the performance of the Company and the Bank in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by the Bank. The applicable regulatory authorities consider compliance with this law in connection with applications for, among other things, approval of new branches, branch relocations, the engagement in certain additional financial activities under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and acquisitions of banks and bank holding companies. The FDIC and the Massachusetts Division of Banks have assigned the Bank a CRA rating of "Outstanding" as of the latest examination.

***Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020*** The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, does not directly impose new requirements on banks, but requires the U.S. Treasury to issue National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Priorities, and conduct studies and issue regulations that may, over the next few years, significantly alter some of the due diligence, recordkeeping and reporting requirements that the Bank Secrecy Act and Patriot Act impose on banks. The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 also contains provisions that promote increased information-sharing and use of technology and increase penalties for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and includes whistleblower incentives, both of which could increase the prospect of regulatory enforcement.

***Bank Secrecy Act***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bank Secrecy Act requires financial institutions to monitor account activity, keep records and file reports that are determined to have a high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax and regulatory matters, and to implement anti-money laundering programs and compliance procedures.

***USA Patriot Act*** The Patriot Act strengthens U.S. law enforcement's and the intelligence communities' abilities to work cohesively to combat terrorism on a variety of fronts. The impact of the Patriot Act on financial institutions of all kinds is significant and wide-ranging. The Patriot Act contains sweeping anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws and imposes various regulations, including standards for verifying client identification at account opening, and rules to promote cooperation among financial institutions, regulators and law enforcement entities in identifying parties that may be involved in terrorism or money laundering.

***Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulation ("OFAC")*** The U.S. Treasury Department's "OFAC" administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries and regimes, under authority of various laws, including designated foreign countries, nationals and others. OFAC publishes lists of specially designated targets and countries. The Company and the Bank are responsible for, among other things, blocking accounts of, and transactions with, such targets

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and countries, prohibiting unlicensed trade and financial transactions with them and reporting blocked transactions after their occurrence. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal and reputational consequences, including causing applicable bank regulatory authorities not to approve merger or acquisition transactions when regulatory approval is required or to prohibit such transactions even if approval is not required.

***Regulation W*** Transactions between a bank and its "affiliates" are quantitatively and qualitatively restricted under the Federal Reserve Act. The FDI Act applies Sections 23A and 23B to insured non-member banks in the same manner and to the same extent as if they were members of the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve has also issued Regulation W, which codifies prior regulations under Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and interpretative guidance with respect to affiliate transactions. Regulation W incorporates the exemption from the affiliate transaction rules, but expands the exemption to cover the purchase of any type of loan or extension of credit from an affiliate. Affiliates of a bank include, among other entities, the bank's holding company and companies that are under common control with the bank. The Company is considered to be an affiliate of the Bank. In general, subject to certain specified exemptions, a bank and its subsidiaries are limited in their ability to engage in "covered transactions" with affiliates:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to an amount equal to 10% of the bank's capital and surplus, in the case of covered transactions with any one affiliate; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• to an amount equal to 20% of the bank's capital and surplus, in the case of covered transactions with all affiliates.

In addition, a bank and its subsidiaries may engage in covered transactions and other specified transactions only on terms and under circumstances that are substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the bank or its subsidiary, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated companies. A "covered transaction" includes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a purchase of, or an investment in, securities issued by an affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a purchase of assets from an affiliate, with some exceptions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any party; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate.

In addition, under Regulation W:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a bank and its subsidiaries may not purchase a low-quality asset from an affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• covered transactions and other specified transactions between a bank or its subsidiaries and an affiliate must be on terms and conditions that are consistent with safe and sound banking practices; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• with some exceptions, each loan or extension of credit by a bank to an affiliate must be secured by collateral with a market value ranging from 100% to 130%, depending on the type of collateral, of the amount of the loan or extension of credit.

Regulation W generally excludes all non-bank and non-savings association subsidiaries of banks from treatment as affiliates, except to the extent that the Federal Reserve decides to treat these subsidiaries as affiliates.

***Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act*** In 2010, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). This significant law affects the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.

Key provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• eliminated the federal prohibitions on paying interest on demand deposits, thus allowing businesses to have interest-bearing checking accounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• broadened the base for FDIC insurance assessments. The Dodd-Frank Act also permanently increased the maximum amount of deposit insurance for banks, savings institutions and credit unions to $250,000 per depositor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• requires publicly traded companies to give stockholders a non-binding vote on executive compensation and so-called "golden parachute" payments. The Company provides its shareholders with the opportunity to vote on executive compensation every year.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• broadened the scope of derivative instruments, and the Company is subject to increased regulation of its derivative business, including record-keeping, reporting requirements, and heightened supervision.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• created a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") with broad powers to supervise and enforce consumer protection laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• debit card and interchange fees must be reasonable and proportional to the issuer's cost for processing the transaction.

Under the Durbin Amendment contained in the Dodd-Frank Act, the Federal Reserve adopted rules that apply to banks with more than $10 billion in assets, which establish a maximum permissible interchange fee equal to no more than 21 cents plus 5 basis points of the transaction value for many types of debit interchange transactions. The Federal Reserve also adopted a rule to allow a debit card issuer to recover 1 cent per transaction for fraud prevention purposes if the issuer complies with certain fraud-related requirements required by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve also has rules governing routing and exclusivity that require issuers to offer two unaffiliated networks for routing transactions on each debit or prepaid product.

In 2018, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act ("EGRRCPA") was signed into law, making certain limited amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as certain targeted modifications to other post-financial crisis regulations. While the EGRRCPA eased some regulatory obligations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act, including the requirement to conduct stress testing, it had minimal impact on the Company's operations.

***Incentive Compensation*** The Dodd-Frank Act required the federal bank regulatory agencies and the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to establish joint regulations or guidelines prohibiting incentive-based payment arrangements at specified regulated entities, with at least $1 billion in total assets such as the Company and the Bank, that encourage inappropriate risks by providing an executive officer, employee, director or principal shareholder with excessive compensation, fees, or benefits or that could lead to material financial loss to the entity.

In 2010, the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC issued comprehensive final guidance on incentive compensation policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The guidance, which covers all employees that have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of an organization, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key principles that a banking organization's incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the organization's ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization's board of directors. These three principles are incorporated into the proposed joint compensation regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act.

The Federal Reserve reviews, as part of the regular, risk-focused examination process, the incentive compensation arrangements of banking organizations, such as the Company, that are not "large, complex banking organizations." These reviews are tailored to each organization based on the scope and complexity of the organization's activities and the prevalence of incentive compensation arrangements.

***Volcker Rule*** The Volcker Rule prohibits an insured depository institution and its affiliates from: (i) engaging in "proprietary trading" and (ii) investing in or sponsoring certain types of investment funds (defined as "Covered Funds"). The rule also effectively prohibits short-term trading strategies and prohibits the use of some hedging strategies. The Company has no investments that met the definition of Covered Funds under the foregoing rules.

***Collins Amendment*** The Collins Amendment includes provisions which are intended to subject bank holding companies to the same capital requirements as bank subsidiaries and to eliminate, or significantly reduce, the use of hybrid capital instruments, especially trust preferred securities, as regulatory capital. Accordingly, under the Collins Amendment, trust preferred securities are generally excluded from regulatory capital, except in certain instances based upon asset thresholds established under the Collins Amendment.

***Consumer Protection Regulations*** The Bank is supervised by the CFPB for consumer protection purposes. The CFPB's regulation of the Bank is focused on risks to consumers and compliance with the federal consumer financial laws and includes regular examinations of the Bank. The CFPB, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and bank regulatory authorities, also seeks to enforce discriminatory lending laws. In such actions, the CFPB and others have used a disparate impact analysis, which measures discriminatory results without regard to intent. Consequently, unintentional actions by the Bank could have a material adverse impact on our lending and results of operations if the actions are found to be discriminatory by our regulators. Although the future authority of the CFPB is not clear under the current federal administration, if adopted,

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new CFPB regulations, and changes to CFPB regulations and enforcement priorities, could have a material impact on our compliance costs, compliance risk, and operations of the Bank.

The Bank is subject to federal consumer protection statutes and regulations promulgated under those laws, including, but not limited to the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Truth-In-Lending Act and Regulation Z, governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Regulation C, requiring financial institutions to provide certain information about home mortgage and refinanced loans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, or other prohibited factors in extending credit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fair Credit Reporting Act and Regulation V, governing the provision of consumer information to credit reporting agencies and the use of consumer information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies.

The Bank's deposit operations are also subject to the following federal statutes and regulations, among others:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Truth in Savings Act and Regulation DD, which requires disclosure of deposit terms to consumers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Regulation CC, which relates to the availability of deposit funds to consumers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Right to Financial Privacy Act, which imposes a duty to maintain the confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E, governing electronic deposits to, and withdrawals from, deposit accounts and customers' rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services.

The CFPB examines the Bank's compliance with such laws and the regulations under them.

***Regulation E*** Federal Reserve Regulation E governs electronic fund transfers and provides a basic framework that establishes the rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of participants in electronic fund transfer systems such as automated teller machine transfers, telephone bill-payment services, point-of-sale terminal transfers in stores, and preauthorized transfers from or to a consumer's account (such as direct deposit and social security payments). The term "electronic fund transfer" generally refers to a transaction initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, computer, or magnetic tape that instructs a financial institution either to credit or to debit a consumer's asset account. Regulation E describes the disclosures that financial institutions are required to make to consumers who engage in electronic fund transfers and generally limits a consumer's liability for unauthorized electronic fund transfers, such as those arising from loss or theft of an access device, to $50 for consumers who notify their bank in a timely manner.

**<u>Human Capital</u>**

At Rockland Trust, Where Each Relationship Matters<sup>®</sup>, management is fully committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed.

Rockland Trust has been named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for 17 years running and has continued to be the top-rated bank in its size category since 2015. In addition to the Boston Globe's ranking, Rockland Trust has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for LGBTQ Equality, scoring 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index since 2016.

As of December 31, 2025, Rockland Trust employed 2,294 total colleagues, 1,019 of whom are officers of the Bank. The Company's largest business units, in terms of total headcount, include Retail, Commercial, and Operations, employing 42.9%, 17.3% and 7.8% of colleagues, respectively. Other business units include Audit, Consumer Lending, Corporate Services, Executive, Executive Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Investment Management Group, Information Technology, Loan Operations, Marketing, Mortgage, and Risk. Rockland Trust's average full time equivalent was 2,219, as of December 31, 2025.

***Colleague Engagement*** Rockland Trust is committed to a culture of inclusion, respect, teamwork, and employee engagement. Colleagues are provided with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. The Company surveys its colleagues quarterly and annually utilizing effective

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listening and feedback tools to monitor colleague sentiments around the work experience. The Company is frequently recognized for being a top workplace in areas such as employee appreciation and well-being, professional development, and work-life flexibility. According to a June 2025 internal survey, 84% of colleagues would recommend working at Rockland Trust.

Rockland Trust's competitive benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) voluntary savings plan, an additional defined contribution retirement savings plan, paid time off, illness/personal time, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, tuition reimbursement, wellness program RockFit, dedicated Employee Assistance Program, paid volunteer days, supplemental insurance, pet insurance, and more.

In 2025, Rockland Trust University ("RT University") was established to create a holistic learning environment by centralizing training and development resources to better support and enhance the skills and capabilities needed for the Company's workforce. Through RT University, colleagues are offered a full suite of learning and development programs designed to support professional growth and career advancement in areas such as communication skills, critical thinking, and digital and data skills. Formal colleague development programs include the Rising Stars Development Program (for entry-level colleague career advancement), Strategies and Tactics for Emerging Professionals, the Commercial Lender Development Program, and the Retail Management Training Program. Career journeys were developed for some of the Company's major business units, such as Retail, to offer guidance and transparency on the steps needed to advance within the organization. These journeys provide detail on required trainings, promotion guidelines, position descriptions, mentoring opportunities, and talent development opportunities, all designed to help colleagues navigate and grow their careers.

Colleagues are invited to participate in RT University's online learning offerings and facilitator-led training opportunities. Rockland Trust also offers tuition reimbursement through a decades-long partnership with Bay Path University and other colleges and universities. The partnership with Bay Path University allows part-time and full-time colleagues to earn their degree at discounted tuition rates, making it virtually cost-free. The partnership also includes access to Bay Path University professors who facilitate many of the Company's training programs.

The Company's leadership philosophy is created using Gestalt-based leadership principles, developed by the Gestalt International Study Center ("GISC"). Through this partnership with GISC, the Company's flagship leadership development program, Principles of Management, was designed to help all Rockland Trust Managers optimize team performance aligned with the Company's corporate culture, "Where Each Relationship Matters," while creating a great place to work for colleagues. Throughout the course of the Company's relationship with GISC, a suite of leadership development programs have been designed to address the specific development needs of both emerging leaders and long-time managers as the organization grows. Topics such as inclusive leadership, managing up, and the creation of alumni networks have all enabled stronger adoption of the Company's leadership philosophy and principles that support its culture.

The growth and development of future leaders is also supported by a robust succession planning process for senior leaders and critical positions in the organization. This process allows the Company to identify high potential talent, especially in areas like our Commercial Lending and Commercial Credit teams, and accelerate their path to expanding leadership roles while ensuring our future success and sustainability as a growing organization.

Rockland Trust encourages colleagues to continually seek ways to learn and grow. The Company's Performance Management and Feedback System allows managers to formally recognize colleagues' achievements and identify goals and areas for improvement. In addition to this annual feedback, colleagues are also periodically spotlighted in many other ways. Colleagues are encouraged to recognize each other's excellent internal and external customer service through a peer recognition, "You Make a Difference" award, of which 3,154 awards were earned in 2025. Managers are also provided the opportunity to recognize colleagues privately, through "Kudos" awards. In order to celebrate the academic achievements of colleagues, an annual celebration is hosted by the Company's Chief Executive Officer to honor degree and certification recipients for that year. Colleagues are also recognized for extraordinary efforts through annual "Shining Star" awards and other awards at the annual all employee meeting.

***Community Outreach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***In 2025, the affiliated charitable foundation of Rockland Trust, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Inc., donated approximately $2.3 million to over 340 non-profit organizations throughout the Company's footprint. In total, the Bank and its affiliated foundation contributed over $4.8 million to over 1,100 local non-profit and community organizations. In addition, Rockland Trust employees volunteered over 37,500 service hours in our communities in 2025.

***Commitment to Relationships*** At Rockland Trust, management believes each relationship matters, and that statement goes far beyond the Company's customers. Rockland Trust deliberately nurtures an inclusive workplace so that each employee

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is valued and respected. The Company believes creating this culture enables the Company to better perform for its customers and the communities in which it operates. The Company is committed to respecting all colleagues as individuals and to be courteous and considerate to each colleague.

Rockland Trust strives to ensure colleagues have an opportunity to be heard, valued and engaged. Rockland Trust offers six Employee Resource Groups which are open to all employees: Inclusion Network, EmpowHer Alliance, Pride Alliance, Unidos, Momentum, and The Money Circle. These voluntary, employee-led groups join together to provide opportunities for colleagues to network and engage with one another as well as to get involved in educational and social engagements, including collective charitable works.

**<u>Available Information</u>**

Under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company files periodic and current reports, proxy and information statements and other information with the SEC. These filings can be accessed on the SEC's website at <u>www.sec.gov</u>. Additionally, the Company's SEC filings, including its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, amendments to these reports, and additional shareholder information are available free of charge on the Company's website: <u>www.RocklandTrust.com</u> (within the Investor Relations section) as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The Company's Code of Ethics and other Corporate Governance documents are also available free of charge on the Company's website in the Investor Relations section. Information contained on the Company's website and the SEC website is not incorporated by reference into this Report. (The Company has included its web address and the SEC website address only as inactive textual references and does not intend them to be active links to the Company's website or the SEC website.)

**ITEM 1A. *RISK FACTORS***

An investment in the Company's securities is subject to risks inherent in its business. The material risks and uncertainties that management believes affect the Company are described below. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or that management currently deems immaterial may also impact the Company's business operations. If any of the events described in the risk factors occur, the Company's financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the value of the Company's securities could decline significantly, which would impact the value of your investment in the Company's stock.

***<u>External and Market-Related Risks</u>***

**Changes in global, national or local economic conditions, including those in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, may pose significant challenges for the Company and could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.** The Company's business is impacted by factors outside of its control as economic growth may slow down and the global, national or local economies may experience downturns, including recessionary periods. Market disruption, including potential disruption resulting from inflation, tariffs and global supply chain interruptions, government and central bank policy actions, changes in investor expectations regarding compensation for market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk and changing economic data could impact both the volatility and magnitude of the directional movements of interest rates and negatively impact the Company's business. Additionally, potential sovereign debt defaults or actions taken by the U.S. government to avoid exceeding the debt ceiling may severely impact global and domestic economies and may lead to significantly tighter liquidity and impact the availability of credit. Additionally, as described further below, changes in market interest rates can have a material adverse effect on the Company's profitability.

Substantially all of the loans the Company originates are secured by properties located in, or are made to businesses that operate in, Massachusetts and the broader New England area. Because of the current concentration of the Company's loan origination activities in its geographic footprint, in the event of adverse economic conditions impacting the region (including, but not limited to, increased unemployment, downward pressure on the value of residential or commercial real estate, or political or business developments that may affect the ability of property owners and businesses to make payments of principal and interest on the underlying loans in the Bank's geographic footprint), the Company would likely experience higher rates of loss and delinquency on its loans than if its loan portfolio were more geographically diversified, which could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

Although inflation has slowed from the levels experienced in recent years, possible inflationary pressures and any increases in market interest rates could cause the value of investment securities, particularly those with longer maturities, to

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decrease, although this effect can be less pronounced for floating rate instruments. In addition, inflation generally increases the cost of goods and services the Company uses in business operations, such as electricity and other utilities, which increases the Company's non-interest expenses. Furthermore, the Company's customers are also affected by inflation and the rising costs of goods and services used in their households and businesses, which could have a negative impact on their deposits and/or ability to repay their loans or other obligations increasing the Company's credit risk. The Company is currently operating in an environment in which the Federal Reserve has shifted toward reducing interest rates, having implemented modest interest rate cuts in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, the inflationary outlook in the United States is currently uncertain. If inflationary pressures do not sufficiently subside, sustained higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve may be needed to tame persistent inflationary price pressures, which could push down asset prices and weaken economic activity.

**Negative developments in the banking industry could adversely affect the Company's financial conditions and results of operations.** Certain events impacting the financial services industry, including the bank failures of 2023, have in the past had, and may in the future have, an adverse impact on the market price and volatility of the Company's common stock. Moreover, these events have resulted in, and may continue to result in, decreased confidence in banks among certain depositors, as well as increased regulatory scrutiny and expectations, and could lead to further changes to laws or regulations applicable to the Company, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business and result in increased costs necessary to comply with any such changes. Any further negative developments in the financial services industry may result in decreased confidence in banks among depositors, investors and other counterparties, as well as competition for deposits and significant disruption, volatility and depressed valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets.

**Changes in debt and equity markets or economic downturns could affect the level of assets under administration and the demand for other fee-based services**. Economic downturns could affect the volume of income earned from and demand for fee-based services. Revenues from the investment management business depend in large part on the level of assets under administration. Market volatility that results in customers liquidating investments, as well as lower asset values, can reduce the level of assets under administration and decrease the Company's investment management revenues, which could materially adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

**The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect the Company's liquidity and operations.** The Company's ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty and other relationships. The Company has exposure to many different counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, government sponsored entities, investment banks, and other institutional clients. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by other institutions. Credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by the Company cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due the Company. There is no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

***<u>Risks Related to Changes in Interest Rates</u>***

**Changes in interest rates and other factors could adversely impact the Company's financial condition and results of operations.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's ability to make a profit, like that of most financial institutions, substantially depends upon its net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and investment securities, and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. However, certain assets and liabilities may react differently to changes in market interest rates. Given the Company is unable to predict fluctuations in market interest rates, interest rates on some types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate prior to changes in broader market interest rates, while rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind. Changes in market interest rates could either positively or negatively affect the Company's net interest income and profitability, depending upon the magnitude, direction and duration of the change. Further, any substantial, unexpected, or prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Factors such as inflation, tariffs, recession, unemployment, money supply, global disorder, instability in domestic and foreign financial markets, political uncertainty, and other factors beyond the Company's control, may affect interest rates. Changes in market interest rates also affect the level of voluntary prepayments on loans and the receipt of payments on mortgage-backed securities, which can impact the expected timing of receipt of proceeds. Particularly in a decreasing interest rate environment, prepayments may result in proceeds having to be reinvested at a lower rate than the loan or mortgage-backed security being prepaid. Conversely, in a period of rising interest rates, the interest income earned on the Company's assets may

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not increase as rapidly as the interest that the Company pays on its liabilities. Additionally, increases in interest rates may decrease loan demand or make it more difficult for borrowers to repay variable rate loans. Although the Company pursues an asset/liability management strategy designed to manage its risk arising from changes in interest rates, the Company's strategy may not be fully effective, or may only be effective in part, and changes in market interest rates can have a material adverse effect on the Company's profitability.

**Negative developments in the banking industry could adversely affect the Company's financial conditions and results of operations.** Certain events impacting the financial services industry, including the bank failures of 2023, have in the past had, and may in the future have, an adverse impact on the market price and volatility of the Company's common stock. Moreover, these events have resulted in, and may continue to result in, decreased confidence in banks among certain depositors, as well as increased regulatory scrutiny and expectations, and could lead to further changes to laws or regulations applicable to the Company, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business and result in increased costs necessary to comply with any such changes. Any further negative developments in the financial services industry may result in decreased confidence in banks among depositors, investors and other counterparties, as well as competition for deposits and significant disruption, volatility and depressed valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets.

**Changes in debt and equity markets or economic downturns could affect the level of assets under administration and the demand for other fee-based services**. Economic downturns could affect the volume of income earned from and demand for fee-based services. Revenues from the investment management business depend in large part on the level of assets under administration. Market volatility that results in customers liquidating investments, as well as lower asset values, can reduce the level of assets under administration and decrease the Company's investment management revenues, which could materially adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

**The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect the Company's liquidity and operations.** The Company's ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty and other relationships. The Company has exposure to many different counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, government sponsored entities, investment banks, and other institutional clients. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by other institutions. Credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by the Company cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due the Company. There is no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

***<u>Risks Related to the Company's Lending Activities</u>***

**If the Company experiences credit losses at a level higher than anticipated in the Company's models, its earnings could materially decrease.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's loan customers may not repay loans according to their terms, and the collateral securing the payment of loans may be insufficient to assure repayment or cover losses. If loan customers fail to repay loans according to the terms of the loans, the Company may experience significant credit losses that could have a material adverse effect on its operating results and capital ratios. The Company makes various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of its loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of borrowers, the value of the real estate and other assets serving as collateral for the repayment of loans, and the enforceability of its loan documents. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, the Company, in addition to assessing the collectability of its loan portfolio, relies on an evaluation of economic conditions, which involves a high level of subjectivity, as well as significant estimates of current credit risks and trends using existing qualitative and quantitative information and reasonable supportable forecasts of future economic conditions, all of which may undergo frequent and material changes. If the assumptions underlying the determination of the Company's allowance for credit losses prove to be incorrect, the current allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover losses inherent in the Company's loan portfolio and an adjustment may be necessary to allow for different economic conditions or adverse developments in its loan portfolio. A problem with one or more loans could require the Company to significantly increase the level of its allowance for credit losses. In addition, federal and state regulators periodically review the Company's allowance for credit losses and may require it to increase its allowance for credit losses or recognize further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management. Material additions to the allowance would materially

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decrease the Company's net income and could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

**A significant portion of the Company's loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and events that negatively impact the real estate market could adversely affect asset quality and the profitability of loans secured by real property including potentially increasing the number of defaults and loan loss levels.** The real estate collateral securing the Company's loans provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower. Should real estate values deteriorate during the time the credit is extended, the Company is potentially exposed to greater losses. A real estate downturn in the Company's primary market areas could result in an increase in the number of borrowers who default on loans and a reduction in the value of the collateral securing loans, which in turn could have an adverse effect on the Company's profitability and asset quality. Further, if the Company is required to liquidate collateral securing a loan to satisfy the related debt during a period of reduced real estate values, the Company may experience higher credit losses and costs than expected and its earnings and shareholders' equity could be adversely affected. Any declines in real estate prices in the Company's primary markets may also result in increases in delinquencies and losses in its loan portfolios. Unanticipated decreases in real estate prices coupled with certain events, such as a prolonged economic downturn or elevated levels of unemployment could drive credit losses beyond the level provided for in the Company's allowance for credit losses. If this occurs, the Company's earnings could be adversely affected.

**The Company's emphasis on originating commercial loans may increase lending risks.** At December 31, 2025, 77.2% of the Company's loan portfolio consisted of commercial loans. The Company's commercial loan portfolio is comprised of commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial construction loans, which also includes small business banking loans. Commercial and industrial loans may expose the Company to additional risks since their underwriting is typically based on the borrower's ability to make repayments from the cash flow of its business and may be secured by non-real estate collateral that may depreciate over time, or by owner-occupied real estate, the value of which is subject to market fluctuations and may deteriorate over the life of the loan. Commercial real estate loans and small business loans generally expose the Company to greater risk of non-payment and loss than residential mortgage loans because repayment of the loans typically depends on the successful operation of the property and the continuity of tenant rental payments. Commercial real estate loans also typically involve larger loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers compared to residential mortgage loans. Factors such as increased prevalence of remote or hybrid work arrangements and consumer preference for online shopping have led and continue to lead to a decreased demand for office and retail space creating increased property vacancies and declining rent growth, which could impact the value of the future cash flow and value of the involved property that serves as loan collateral. Such trends have resulted in and may continue to result in a shrinkage of the commercial real estate market, which could materially impact the Company's results of operations and financial condition and possibly the Company's long-term business strategy because commercial real estate loans are currently the Company's largest loan category. Commercial construction loans are generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term financing on owner-occupied residential real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property's value at completion of construction as compared to estimated costs. Changes in economic conditions that are outside of the control of the borrower and lender could impact the value of the future cash flow and value of the underlying loan collateral.

**The Company may experience losses and expenses if security interests granted for loans are not enforceable.** When the Bank makes loans, it sometimes obtains liens, such as real estate mortgages or other asset pledges, to provide the Bank with one or more security interests in collateral. If there is a loan default, the Bank may seek to foreclose upon collateral and enforce the security interests to obtain repayment and eliminate or mitigate the Company's loss. Drafting errors, granting errors, recording errors, other defects or imperfections in the security interests granted to the Bank and/or changes in law may render liens granted to the Bank unenforceable. The Company may incur losses or expenses if security interests granted to the Bank are not properly perfected or are otherwise unenforceable.

**The Company is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.** A significant portion of the Company's loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the Company may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Company may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Company to incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property's value or limit the Company's ability to use or sell the affected property. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws may increase the Company's exposure to environmental liability. Environmental reviews conducted prior to originating certain commercial real estate loans, as well as before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, as required by Company policies and procedures, may not detect all

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potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

***<u>Risks Related to Legal, Regulatory and Policy Matters</u>***

**The Company operates in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely impacted by changes in industry practices, laws, regulations, and accounting standards.** Any changes in industry practices, laws, regulations or accounting standards, failure by the Company to comply with any such changes, or any changes in regulators' supervisory policies or examination procedures, whether by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks, the FDIC, the Federal Reserve, other state or federal regulators, the U.S. Congress, or the Massachusetts legislature, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, personnel changes at such regulatory agencies may result in differing interpretations of existing rules and guidelines, including more stringent enforcement and more severe penalties, which may be unpredictable. For example, new appointments to the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, or increased political pressures on the Federal Reserve, could impact monetary policy. Any such changes may lead to increased costs of compliance as well an increased risk of formal or informal regulatory actions. Additionally, certain aspects of regulatory or legislative changes to laws applicable in the financial services industry, including the adoption of new rules or more aggressive examination and enforcement by the Company's regulators over its overdraft protection practices, have led and may in the future lead certain banking organizations to modify their overdraft protection programs, including the imposition of overdraft transaction fees. Any such competitive pressures from the Company's peers could cause the Company to modify its program and practices in ways that may negatively impact the profitability of the Company's business activities and expose it to increased business and compliance costs, which, in turn could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

 **The costs of compliance with fair lending laws or negative outcomes with respect to challenges of the Company's compliance with such laws, inclusive of laws impacting banks exceeding $10 billion in total assets, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations or could damage the Company's reputation.** The CRA, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act and other fair lending laws and regulations impose non-discriminatory lending and other requirements on financial institutions. The U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies, including the FDIC, are responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations. A successful challenge to an institution's performance under the CRA and fair lending laws and regulations could result in, among other sanctions, the required payment of damages and civil monetary penalties, injunctive relief, imposition of restrictions on acquisitions and restrictions on expansion. Private parties may also have the ability to challenge an institution's performance under fair lending laws in private class action litigation. The costs of defending, and any adverse outcome from, any challenge with respect to the Company's compliance with fair lending laws could damage the Company's reputation or could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

**The impact of changes to the Internal Revenue Code or federal, state or local taxes may adversely affect the Company's financial results or business.** The Company is subject to changes in tax law which could impact the Company's effective tax rate. Changes in U.S. federal, state and local tax law, interpretation of existing tax law, or adverse determinations by tax authorities, could increase the Company's tax burden or otherwise adversely affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company's results of operations may be impacted by changes resulting from different political philosophies governing individual and corporate taxation, as well as regulation. For example, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"), enacted in December 2017, made broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code. Additionally, on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, which included a broad range of tax reform provisions affecting businesses, including extending and modifying certain key provisions from the TCJA and accelerating the phase-out of certain incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Tax law changes may or may not be retroactive to previous periods and could negatively affect the current and future financial performance of the Company. Changes in enacted tax rates are recognized when promulgated and therefore could have a material impact on the Company's results.

**Claims and litigation could result in losses and damage to the Company's reputation.** From time to time as part of the Company's normal course of business, customers, bankruptcy trustees, former customers, contractual counterparties, third parties and former employees make claims and take legal action against the Company based on its alleged actions or inactions. If such claims and legal actions are not resolved in a manner favorable to the Company, they may result in financial liability and/or adversely affect the market perception of the Company and its products and services. A judgment significantly in excess of any reserve, or in excess of any applicable insurance coverage or third-party indemnity, could also materially adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. Even unfounded claims can result in substantial legal costs, management distraction, and potential settlements or penalties. Litigation may also generate negative publicity, harming the Company's reputation, customer relationships, and financial performance. This may also impact customer demand for the Company's

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products and services. Any material financial liability or reputational damage resulting from claims or litigation could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

**Changes in U.S. trade policies and other global political factors beyond the Company's control, including the imposition of tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, or other sanctions, may adversely impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.** There have been, and may be in the future, extensive changes and discussions with respect to U.S. and international trade policies, legislation, treaties and tariffs, embargoes, sanctions and other trade restrictions. Tariffs, retaliatory tariffs or other trade restrictions on products and materials that customers import or export, including tariffs imposed by the U.S. presidential administration, or a trade war or other related governmental actions related to tariffs, international trade agreements or policies or other trade restrictions have the potential to negatively impact the Company's and/or the Bank's customers' costs, demand for the Bank's customers' products, and/or the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof and, thus, could adversely impact the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, to the extent changes in the global political environment, including existing and future conflicts, may have a negative impact on the global economy and financial markets, including the financial services industry generally and, as a result, the Company and the markets in which it operates, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted in the future.

**The Company may not be able to detect money laundering and other illegal or improper activities fully or on a timely basis, which could expose it to additional liability and could have a material adverse effect on the Company.** The Company is required to comply with anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism and other laws and regulations in the United States. These laws and regulations require the Company, among other things, to adopt and enforce "know-your-customer" policies and procedures and to report suspicious transactions to applicable regulatory authorities. These laws and regulations have become increasingly complex and detailed, require improved systems and sophisticated monitoring and compliance personnel and have become the subject of enhanced government supervision.

The policies and procedures the Company has adopted for the purposes of detecting and preventing the use of its banking network for money laundering and related activities may not completely eliminate instances in which the Company's platforms may be used by customers to engage in money laundering and other illegal or improper activities. To the extent the Company fails to fully comply with applicable laws and regulations, banking agencies have the authority to impose fines and other penalties on the Company. In addition, the Company's business and reputation could suffer if customers use its banking network for money laundering or illegal purposes.

***<u>Risks Related to the Company's Strategic Activities</u>***

**Acquisitions may be more difficult, costly or time consuming than expected, and the expected benefits of such acquisitions may not be realized.** While focusing on organic growth, the Company's strategy also includes, in part, growth through opportunistic whole or partial acquisitions of other banks, branches, financial institutions, or related businesses. The Company may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or complete such acquisitions in the future. Competition for acquisitions can be highly competitive, and the Company may not be able to acquire other institutions on acceptable terms. Any possible acquisition may be subject to regulatory approval, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain any such approval in a timely manner or at all. Acquisitions may also result in potential dilution of stockholder value or possible future impairment of goodwill and other intangibles.

In addition, fees, expenses and charges associated with any acquisition transaction may be higher than anticipated. Costs or difficulties relating to integration matters might be greater than expected and the Company may be unable to realize expected cost savings and synergies from its acquisitions, including the merger with Enterprise, in the amounts and in the timeframe anticipated. For example, it is possible that any integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of the Company's ongoing business or diversion of management's attention from other business activities or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect the combined company's ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or to achieve the anticipated benefits and cost savings of a merger. With respect to the merger with Enterprise, there remains a possibility that the integration process may present unexpected challenges or may not achieve all anticipated benefits in the expected timeframe or at all. The loss of key employees could adversely affect the Company's ability to successfully conduct its business in the markets in which an acquired company operates, which could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial results and the value of its common stock.

Further, following any acquisition, the combined company's actual cost savings and revenue enhancements, if any, cannot be quantified in advance. Any actual cost savings or revenue enhancements will depend on future expense levels and operating results, the timing of certain events and general industry, regulatory and business conditions. In addition, the

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Company may not be successful in mitigating deposit erosion or loan quality deterioration at acquired institutions. Many of these events will be beyond the control of the combined company.

**The Company may not realize the value of strategic investments and strategic initiatives that it pursues and such investments and initiatives could divert resources or introduce unforeseen risks to the Company's business.** The Company may execute strategic initiatives or make other strategic investments in businesses, products, technologies or platforms to enhance or grow its business. These strategic initiatives and investments may introduce new costs or liabilities which could impact the Company's ability to grow or maintain acceptable performance. The Company may be unable to integrate systems, personnel or technologies from its strategic investments and initiatives. Strategic investments and initiatives may also present unforeseen legal, regulatory or other challenges that the Company may not be able to manage effectively. The planning and integration of a strategic investment or initiative may shift employee time and other resources which could impair the Company's ability to focus on its core business. New strategic investments and strategic initiatives may not perform as expected due to lack of acceptance by customers or employees, higher than forecasted costs or losses, lengthy transition periods, synergies or savings not being realized and a variety of other factors. This may result in a delay or unrealized benefit, or in some cases, increased costs or other unforeseen risks to the Company's business.

***<u>Risks Related to Financial and Accounting Matters</u>***

**The Company's securities portfolio performance in difficult market conditions could have adverse effects on the Company's results of operations.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), the Company measures expected credit losses on its securities portfolios in accordance with the CECL methodology, taking into consideration quantitative and qualitative factors such as current market conditions, the extent and nature of changes in fair value, issuer rating changes and trends, volatility of earnings, current analysts' evaluations, the Company's ability and intent to hold investments until a recovery of amortized cost, as well as other factors. Adverse developments with respect to one or more of these factors could require the Company to recognize an allowance for credit losses, with the credit related portion of the reduction in the value required to be recognized as a charge to the Company's earnings. Market volatility can make it extremely challenging to accurately value certain securities the Company holds. Subsequent periodic valuations of securities, taking into consideration then prevailing factors, may result in changes to valuations. Significant negative changes to valuations could result in the recognition of an allowance for credit losses within the Company's securities portfolio, which could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

**Impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets could require charges to earnings, which could result in a negative impact on the Company's results of operations.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when the Company acquires a business for an amount greater than the net fair value of the assets of the acquired business. The Bank has recognized goodwill as an asset on the balance sheet in connection with several acquisitions. When an intangible asset is determined to have an indefinite useful life, it is not amortized, and instead is evaluated for impairment. The Company conducts goodwill and other intangible asset impairment tests annually, or more frequently if necessary, first by using qualitative approach, and if deemed necessary, a quantitative assessment. A significant and sustained decline in the Company's stock price and market capitalization, a significant decline in the Company's expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or other factors could result in a finding of impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets. If the Company were to conclude that a future write-down of goodwill or other intangible assets is necessary, then the Company would record the appropriate charge to earnings, which could have material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

**Deterioration in the performance or financial position of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Boston might restrict the FHLB of Boston's ability to meet the funding needs of its members, cause a suspension of its dividend, and cause its stock to be determined to be impaired.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When necessary, components of the Bank's liquidity needs are met through its access to funding pursuant to its membership in the FHLB of Boston. The FHLB of Boston is a cooperative that provides services to its member banking institutions. The primary reason for joining the FHLB of Boston is to obtain funding and the purchase of stock in the FHLB of Boston is a requirement for a member to gain access to funding. Any unexpected changes to the underwriting guidelines for wholesale borrowings or lending policies of the FHLB of Boston may limit or restrict our ability to borrow. Additionally, any deterioration in the FHLB of Boston's performance or financial condition may affect the Company's ability to access funding and/or require the Company to deem the required investment in FHLB of Boston stock to be impaired. If the Company is not able to access funding, it may not be able to meet its liquidity needs, which could have an adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition. Similarly, if the Company deems all or part of its investment in FHLB of Boston stock impaired, such action could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

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**Some of the Company's accounting policies require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the value of the Company's assets and liabilities and results of operations and if actual events differ from the Company's estimates and assumptions, the Company's results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.** Certain accounting policies require the use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of the Company's assets and liabilities and results of operations. The Company has identified the accounting policies regarding the allowance for credit losses, security valuations and allowance for credit losses, valuation of goodwill, and income taxes to be critical because these policies require management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments, estimates and assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain. Under each of these policies, it is possible that materially different values and results of operations would be reported under different conditions, different judgments, or different estimates or assumptions. Further, as new information becomes available, the Company may make a determination to refine or change its judgments, estimates and assumptions, any of which could materially adversely affect the value of the Company's assets and liabilities or its results of operations.

From time to time, the FASB and the SEC change applicable guidance governing the form and content of the Company's financial statements. In addition, accounting standard setters and those who interpret GAAP, such as the FASB, SEC, and banking regulators, may change or even reverse their previous interpretations or positions on how these standards should be applied. Such changes are expected to continue and may accelerate. Changes in GAAP and current interpretations are beyond the Company's control, can be hard to predict and could materially impact how the Company reports its financial results and condition. In certain cases, the Company could be required to apply new or revised guidance retroactively or apply existing guidance differently (also retroactively), which may result in the Company restating prior period financial statements for material amounts. Additionally, significant changes to GAAP may require costly technology changes, additional training and personnel, and other expenses that could materially adversely affect the Company's results of operations.

***<u>Risks Related to Information Security and Technology</u>***

**The need to mitigate against and react to cyber-security risks, and electronic fraud risks require significant resources, and any system failure, a cyber-security attack or electronic fraud which impacts the Company or its third-party service providers could result in increased operating costs as well as litigation and other liabilities.** The risk of electronic fraudulent activity within the financial services industry, especially in the commercial banking sector, due to cyber-attacks (crime committed through or involving the internet, such as phishing, hacking, ransomware, denial of service attacks, stealing information, unauthorized intrusions into internal systems or the systems of the Company's third-party vendors, including through the use of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies) continues to increase and could adversely impact the Company's operations or damage its reputation. The Company's information technology infrastructure and systems may be vulnerable to cyber-terrorism, computer viruses, damage from physical theft, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure or a similar catastrophic event, system or third-party software failures and other intentional or unintentional interference, fraud, and other unauthorized attempts to access or interfere with the systems.

Information security risks exist because of the proliferation of modern technologies, as well as the sophistication and level of activity of perpetrators of cyber-attacks. The use of AI technologies by cybercriminals continues to be a major concern, including with respect to deep-fake technologies, which continue to improve, allowing bad actors to manipulate or fabricate visual and audio content and convincingly fake identities. Many financial institutions and service providers to financial institutions have reported significant breaches in the security of their websites or other systems, some of which have involved sophisticated and targeted attacks intended to obtain unauthorized access to confidential information, destroy data, deny service, or sabotage systems, often through the introduction of computer viruses or malware, cyber-attacks and other means. The Company has seen attempts to gain unauthorized access to its systems and expects such attempts will continue, and may

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intensify, in the future. While the Company has implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and program to strengthen the control environment, there can be no assurance these risk mitigation strategies will be sufficient to prevent future significant breaches or losses.

The Company expects risk exposure to cyber-attacks will remain elevated or increase in the future due to, among other things, the increasing size and prominence of the Company in the financial services industry, its expansion of internet and mobile banking tools and products based on customer needs, and its increasing use of operational software hosted on the Internet as more and more software solutions used in the Company's operations migrate from solutions hosted within the Company's firewalls to internet-hosted solutions at third-party locations.

The Company relies extensively on third-party service providers for its core operations. A successful cyber-security attack on one of the Company's third-party service providers could disrupt operations, adversely affect the Company's business, or result in the disclosure or misuse of the Company's confidential information, including customer confidential information. There can be no assurance that the precautions the Company takes to seek to manage cyber risk related to third-party service providers will be effective or prevent a cyber-attack that could expose the Company to significant operational costs and damages or reputational harm.

Although the Company maintains an insurance policy covering cyber risks, there can be no assurance that this policy will afford coverage for all possible losses or would be adequate to cover all financial losses, damages, and penalties, including lost revenues, should the Company experience any system failure or cyber-attack in one or more Company or third-party systems.

The Company's risk-based technology and systems or the personnel who monitor such technology and systems may not identify and/or prevent or effectively mitigate successful cyber-attacks when they occur. Significant operational costs and damages or reputational harm may occur if the Company fails to identify and prevent or effectively mitigate, or there is a delay in identifying or mitigating, a cyber-attack on its systems or those of its third-party service providers. Any breach, damage or failure that causes an interruption in operations could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations, including as a result of the time and money needed to correct the issue. Computer break-ins, ransomware, phishing and other disruptions could also jeopardize the security of information stored in and transmitted through Company computer systems and network infrastructure, which may result in litigation or significant liability or penalties to the Company, reputational damage, and may cause existing and potential customers to refrain from doing business with the Company. Finally, depending on the type of incident, banking regulators may impose restrictions on the Company's business and consumer laws may require reimbursement of customer losses.

**The pace of technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and may present challenges for the Company to understand and adapt to these changes.** The financial services industries continually experience rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services, such as AI, including generative AI, machine learning, and similar tools and technologies that collect, aggregate, analyze or generate data or other materials or content. These new technologies may be superior to, or render obsolete, the technologies currently used in the Company's products and services.

An effective use of technology can increase efficiency, enable financial institutions to better serve customers, and reduce costs. Additionally, as a result of the shift toward remote banking, the Company's customers have become more reliant on, and their expectations have increased with respect to, new technology-driven products and services. In addition, technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for "non-banks" to offer traditional bank products and services using innovative technological platforms such as fintech and blockchain. These "digital banks" may be able to achieve economies of scale and offer better pricing than the Company offers for banking products and services, and they may have fewer regulatory burdens than traditional banks such as the Company. However, some modern technologies needed to compete effectively result in incremental operating costs and capital investments. The Company's future success depends in part upon its ability to continue to address the needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in operations. Many of the Company's competitors, because of their larger size and available capital, have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. The Company may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services, including the planned 2026 core system upgrade, or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers within the same time frame as its large competitors or within the time frame expected by its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could lead to loss of customers and could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business and, in turn, its financial condition and results of operations.

**The development and use of AI presents risks and challenges that may adversely impact the Company's business.** The Company or its third-party vendors, clients and counterparties may develop or incorporate AI technology in certain

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business processes, services or products. The development and use of AI present a number of risks and challenges to the Company's business. The legal and regulatory environment relating to AI is uncertain and rapidly evolving and includes regulatory expectations targeted specifically at AI as well as provisions in intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, employment, and other laws applicable to the use of AI. These evolving laws and regulations could increase the Company's compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance and could require changes with respect to any use or implementation of AI technology by the Company. AI models, particularly generative AI models, may produce output or take action that is incorrect, that reflects biases included in the data on which they are trained, that results in the release of private, confidential or proprietary information, that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, or that is otherwise harmful. In addition, the complexity of many AI models makes it difficult to understand why they are generating particular outputs. This limited transparency increases the challenges associated with assessing the proper operation of AI models, understanding and monitoring the capabilities of AI models, reducing erroneous output, eliminating bias, and complying with regulations that require documentation or explanation of the basis on which decisions are made. Further, the Company may rely on AI models developed by third parties, and, to that extent, would be dependent in part on the manner in which those third parties develop and train their models, including risks arising from the inclusion of any unauthorized material in the training data for their models and the effectiveness of the steps these third parties have taken to limit the risks associated with the output of their models, matters over which the Company may have limited visibility. Any of these risks could expose the Company to liability or adverse legal or regulatory consequences and harm the Company's reputation and the public perception of its business or the effectiveness of its security measures.

**The Company is subject to laws regarding the privacy, information security and protection of personal information and any violation of these laws or an incident involving personal, confidential, or proprietary information of individuals could damage the Company's reputation and otherwise adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition.** The Company regularly collects, processes, transmits and stores confidential information regarding its customers and employees. In some cases, this confidential or proprietary information is collected, compiled, processed, transmitted or stored by third parties on the Company's behalf. Legislation and regulation governing the privacy and protection of personal information of individuals (including customers, employees, suppliers and other third parties) have been evolving, expanding and increasing in complexity in recent years, and although the Company makes and will continue to make reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that the Company will not be subject to regulatory action or monetary penalties in the event of an incident.

The Company is subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act which, among other things: (i) imposes certain limitations on the ability to share non-public personal information about customers with non-affiliated third parties; (ii) requires that the Company provide certain disclosures to customers about its information collection, sharing and security practices and afford customers the right to "opt out" of any information sharing by the Company with non-affiliated third parties (with certain exceptions); and (iii) requires that the Company develop, implement and maintain a written comprehensive information security program containing appropriate safeguards based on its size and complexity, the nature and scope of its activities, and the sensitivity of customer information processed by the Company, as well as plans for responding to data security breaches. Various state and federal banking regulators and states have also enacted data security breach notification requirements with varying levels of individual, consumer, regulatory or law enforcement notification in certain circumstances in the event of a security breach. Ensuring that the collection, use, transfer, and storage of personal information by the Company complies with all applicable laws and regulations can increase costs. Furthermore, the Company may not be able to ensure that all its customers, suppliers, counterparties and other third parties have appropriate controls in place to protect the confidentiality of information exchanged with them, particularly where such information is transmitted by electronic means. If personal, confidential, or proprietary information of customers or others were to be mishandled or misused, the Company could be exposed to litigation or regulatory sanctions under personal information laws and regulations. Concerns regarding the effectiveness of the Company's measures to safeguard personal information, or even the perception that such measures are inadequate, could cause the Company to lose customers or potential customers and thereby reduce revenues. Accordingly, any failure or perceived failure to comply with applicable privacy or data protection laws and regulations may subject the Company to inquiries, examinations and investigations that could result in requirements to modify or cease certain operations or practices or in significant liabilities, fines or penalties, and could damage the Company's reputation and otherwise adversely affect the Company's results of operations and financial condition.

**The Company's controls and procedures may be inadequate, and failure to comply with controls and procedures or related regulations could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.** The Company faces the risk that the design of its controls and procedures, including those designed to mitigate the risk of fraud by employees or outside third parties, may be inadequate or be circumvented, thereby causing delays or failures in detection of errors or inaccuracies in data and information. The Company regularly reviews and updates the Company's internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any

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system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of the Company's controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, while the Company maintains a control framework designed to monitor service provider risks, including those relating to internet vulnerability, fraud and operational errors of employees, the failure of a service provider to perform in accordance with the contracted arrangements could be disruptive to the Company's operations, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations, and the Company's (or the service provider's) business continuity plans, risk management processes and procedures or security systems may not adequately mitigate such risk.

***<u>Risks Related to Liquidity</u>***

**The Company may be unable to adequately manage its liquidity risk, which could affect its ability to meet its obligations as they become due, capitalize on growth opportunities, or pay dividends on its common stock.** Liquidity risk refers to managing the Company's liquidity so that it can meet its obligations as the obligations become due, opportunistically capitalize on potential growth opportunities as they arise, or pay dividends on its common stock. The Company's liquidity arises from its ability to generate sufficient cash, liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding on a timely basis, at a reasonable cost and within acceptable risk tolerances. Liquidity is required to fund various obligations, including credit commitments to borrowers, mortgage and other loan originations, withdrawals by depositors, repayment of borrowings, dividends to shareholders, operating expenses and capital expenditures. The Company's liquidity is derived primarily from funding obtained from the FHLB of Boston; retail core deposit growth and retention; principal and interest payments on loans; principal and interest payments on investment securities the Company issues; sale, maturity and prepayment of investment securities the Company holds; net cash provided from operations; and access to other funding sources. Any substantial, unexpected or prolonged changes in the level or cost of liquidity could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Factors that could detrimentally impact the Company's access to liquidity sources include a decrease in the level of business activity as a result of a downturn in the markets in which the Company's loans are concentrated or an adverse regulatory action against the Company. The Company's ability to borrow could also be impaired by factors that are not specific to the Company, such as a disruption in the financial markets or negative views and expectations about prospects for banks of the Company's size or the financial services industry generally.

***<u>Risks Related to Environmental and Social Matters</u>***

**Responses to climate change could adversely affect the Company's business and performance, including indirectly through impacts on its customers.** Concerns over the long-term impacts of climate change have led and could continue to lead to governmental efforts in certain regions of the world to mitigate those impacts. Consumers and businesses also may change their behavior on their own as a result of these concerns. The Company and its customers will need to respond to new laws and regulations as well as consumer and business preferences resulting from climate change concerns. The Company and its customers may face cost increases, asset value reductions, operating process changes, and the like. Impacts to the Company could include a drop in demand for its products and services, particularly in certain sectors. In addition, the Company could face reductions in creditworthiness on the part of some customers or in the value of assets securing loans.

**Environmental, social and governance risks could adversely affect the Company's reputation, business and performance and the trading price of its common stock.** The Company may face scrutiny from some federal and state government agencies, regulatory bodies, investors, customers, regulators and other stakeholders related to its environmental, social and governance practices. Some investors, investor advocacy groups and investment funds are focused on these practices, especially as they relate to the environment, climate change, diversity and inclusion, workplace conduct and human capital management. These stakeholders often have differing priorities and expectations regarding these issues, and in some cases conflicting priorities. In addition, sentiment against certain environmental, social and governance practices has gained momentum across the U.S., as evidenced by executive orders, policies, legislation, as well as other initiatives issued and enacted at the federal and state levels.

The subjective nature of methods used by various stakeholders to assess a company with respect to environmental, social and governance-related criteria could result in erroneous perceptions or a misrepresentation of the Company's actual policies and practices. Organizations that provide ratings information to investors on environmental, social and governance-related matters may also assign unfavorable ratings to the Company.

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Failure to adapt to or comply with changing investor or stakeholder expectations and standards on environmental, social and governance matters could negatively impact the Company's reputation, its ability to do business with certain customers, vendors, suppliers or other third parties, its ability to attract and retain employees and its stock price. The Company could also face negative publicity or reputational harm based on the identity of those with whom it chooses to do business. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

***<u>Risks Related to the Company's Business and Industry Generally</u>***

**The Company's business depends on maintaining the trust and confidence of customers and other market participants, and the Company's reputation is critical to its business.** The Company's ability to originate and maintain accounts and business is highly dependent upon the perceptions of borrowers and deposit holders and other external perceptions of the Company's business practices and financial health. The Company's reputation is vulnerable to threats that can be difficult or impossible to control, and costly or impossible to remediate. Regulatory inquiries and actual or alleged incidents of employee misconduct and rumors, among other things, can substantially damage the Company's reputation, even if the inquiries, allegations, or rumors are baseless or satisfactorily addressed. Adverse perceptions regarding the Company's reputation in the consumer, commercial and funding markets could result in difficulties in generating and maintaining accounts and business, as well as in financing accounts and the Company's business. Further, adverse perceptions can result in decreases in the levels of deposits that customers and potential customers choose to maintain with the Company. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

**If the Company's risk management framework does not effectively identify or mitigate the Company's risks, the Company could suffer unexpected losses and its results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.** The Company's risk management framework seeks to identify and mitigate risk while appropriately balancing risk and return. The Company has established processes and procedures intended to identify, measure, monitor and report the types of risk to which it is subject, including strategic and emerging risk, culture/reputation risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market and interest rate risk, operations risk, compliance risk, and technology and cyber risk. The Company seeks to monitor and control its risk exposure through a framework of policies, procedures and reporting requirements. Management of the Company's risks in some cases depends upon the use of analytical and/or forecasting models, which, in turn, rely on assumptions and estimates. If the models used to mitigate these risks are inadequate, or the assumptions or estimates are inaccurate or otherwise flawed, the Company may fail to adequately protect against risks and may incur losses. In addition, there may be risks that exist, or that develop in the future, that the Company has not appropriately anticipated, identified or mitigated, which could lead to unexpected losses and the Company's results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

**The Company has strong competition within its market area which may constrain the Company's ability to grow and achieve profitability.** The Company faces significant competition in its market area both in attracting deposits and in the origination of loans. See "Market Area and Competition" in *Item 1. Business* of this Report. Mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions within the Company's market area may occur, which could add more competitive pressure as the Company would be competing with the resultant larger financial institutions with greater financial resources on a combined basis. Additionally, the Company's market share and income may be adversely affected by its inability to successfully compete against larger and more diverse financial service providers. If the Company is unable to compete effectively, it may lose market share or fail to maintain its market share, and income generated from loans, deposits, and other financial products may decline.

**The success of the Company is dependent on the Company's ability to attract, hire and retain key personnel.** The Company's business is complex and specialized and performance is largely dependent on the knowledge, talents and efforts of highly skilled individuals. The Company relies on key personnel to manage and operate its business, including its major revenue producing functions and key operational functions, such as loan and deposit generation and the Company's investment management services. The loss of key personnel or challenges attracting and retaining adequate skilled professionals could adversely affect the Company's ability to maintain and manage these functions effectively and could also adversely impact the achievement of strategic growth objectives. The loss of key personnel or challenges attracting and retaining adequate skilled professionals could also result in increased compensation costs and higher recruiting and hiring expenses, which could adversely impact the Company's net income. Additionally, if the Company does not maintain effective succession planning, including identifying and developing internal talent, identifying and attracting external talent, and preparing for orderly leadership transitions, it may face disruptions in essential business functions. The Company's ability to continue to compete effectively depends on its ability to attract new skilled employees, and to retain and motivate its existing key employees. Competition for skilled employees in the Company's markets and businesses can be intense, and the Company may not be able to hire or retain skilled employees in adequate numbers, in particular due to an increasingly competitive labor market. The labor market continues to be highly competitive with sustained pressure on the availability and retention of skilled professionals. The Company operates in an environment marked by ongoing competition for talent across all areas of its

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business. In addition to competitive dynamics, the labor market is being influenced by broader structural and macroeconomic factors, including demographic shifts driven by retirements within the financial services industry, a limited pipeline of experienced mid-level and senior banking professionals, evolving employee expectations related to career development and purpose, and increased demand for specialized skills in areas such as commercial credit, risk management, compliance, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital banking. Employers across the financial services sector continue to offer enhanced compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote models, as long-term features of their employment value proposition. Ongoing regulatory complexity, heightened compliance requirements, and increased workload demands may further intensify competition for highly qualified professionals with relevant subject matter expertise. As competition for experienced banking, technology, credit, lending, and investment management, and commercial relationship management talent remains strong, the Company may be required to invest additional resources in recruitment, compensation, training, development, succession planning, and retention initiatives. Wage inflation, benefit cost increases, and investments in programs designed to retain, develop, or attract skilled employees could increase operating expenses and adversely impact earnings.

**Natural disasters, severe weather, public health crises or other catastrophic or man-made events could have an adverse effect on the Company's business or results of operations.** The nature and level of such natural disasters, public health crises, pandemics or epidemics, or man-made events, including political events such as war, civil unrest or terrorist attacks, and other catastrophic events cannot be predicted. Additionally, the Company's market area includes coastal regions that are susceptible to adverse weather conditions and natural disasters which cannot be predicted and may be exacerbated by global climate change, including, but not limited to, rain storms, hurricanes, blizzards and nor'easters and related flooding and wind damage. Such events can disrupt operations, result in damage to properties and negatively affect the local economies in the markets where the Company operates. The Company's borrowers may suffer property damage, experience interruption of their businesses or lose their jobs, which may negatively impact the ability of these borrowers to make deposits with the Company or repay their loans or negatively impact values of collateral securing loans, any of which could result in losses and increased provisions for credit losses. Additionally, the occurrence of these events could harm the Company's operations thorough interference with communications, including the interruption or loss of its computer systems which could prevent the gathering of deposits, originating loans and processing and controlling business flow, as well as through the destruction of facilities and operational, financial and management information systems, and could cause us to incur significant costs to repair any resulting damage to the Company's property or business relationships.

***<u>Risks of Owning Stock in the Company</u>***

**Our stock price can be volatile.** The Company's stock price can fluctuate widely in response to a variety of factors, including: actual or anticipated variations in the Company's quarterly operating results; recommendations by securities analysts; acquisitions or business combinations; capital commitments by or involving the Company; operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company; new technology used or services offered by the Company's competitors; new reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the financial services industry; and changes in government regulations. General market fluctuations, industry factors and general economic and political conditions and events have caused a decline in the Company's stock price in the past, and these factors, as well as, interest rate changes, unfavorable credit loss trends, or unforeseen events such as geopolitical conflicts could cause volatility in the Company's stock price regardless of its operating results.

**ITEM 1B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS***

None

**ITEM 1C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*CYBERSECURITY***

Cybersecurity threats pose a risk to the Company, as crimes committed through or involving the internet, such as phishing, hacking, denial of service attacks, stealing information, unauthorized intrusions into the Company's internal systems or the systems of the Company's third-party vendors could adversely impact the Company's operations or damage its reputation. The Bank manages cybersecurity threats proactively and maintains robust controls to protect its critical systems and data by investing in secure, reliable, and resilient technology infrastructure, fostering a culture of technology risk awareness, and continuously improving its technology risk management practices. The Company's process for monitoring and mitigating cybersecurity risk is designed in conjunction with its overall Enterprise Risk Management Policy. The Company's Information Security Program follows ISO 27002, an international standard for information security controls, as well as references to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Information Examination Handbook, and other regulatory guidance and industry standards such as those of the Center for Internet Security (CIS).

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The Company has several processes in place to oversee and identify these risks, such as the Information Technology Risk Governance Committee ("ITRGC"), which is responsible for oversight of information technology ("IT") risk and the Information Security Committee, which oversees information security ("IS") risk. These committees oversee the establishment and revision of IT and IS key risk and key performance indicators and ongoing monitoring of these metrics. As part of the independent second line of defense and reporting to the Chief Risk Officer ("CRO"), the Company's Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") is responsible for cybersecurity initiatives at the Company, including identifying and managing security risks, and escalating elevated risks to the CRO where applicable. Together, the CISO and the CRO report on emerging and existing threats and mitigation strategies to the Board, which has oversight of cybersecurity risk, on a semi-annual basis, or more frequently, if needed. The CRO has over 30 years of experience in overseeing risk management functions. The CISO has over 30 years of information security experience, with experienced team members that come from a wide range of industries and possess substantial knowledge and expertise in how to manage information security and cybersecurity risks. Additionally, the team of employees supporting the CISO maintain education and certification requirements necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

As part of its cyber and information security defense, the Company has deployed a layered security approach to identify, measure, monitor and control information technology risks. The Company regularly tests the implementation of these controls. The Company also maintains a documented Incident Management Standard and Technology and Cyber Incident Response Plan. These documents address the detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, and include appropriate timely incident escalations to be followed during an incident, up to and including executive leadership, management committees and depending on incident severity, the Board, or a Board committee. The volume, severity, and root cause of security incidents are reported at monthly management committees. The Company will regularly engage independent third parties to assist in its cybersecurity preparedness, including but not limited to vulnerability scan assessments, secure code scan reviews, and cybersecurity incident response simulations. The Company's internal audit department also performs annual cybersecurity penetration testing over the Company's internal and external networks. Additionally, for third party related technologies, the Company's Third-Party Risk Management Program ("TPRM") is involved with onboarding all vendors, including ongoing monitoring of higher risk vendor relationships. TPRM documents the Company's view of applicable third-party vendors assessing the vendor's technological capability to provide products and/or services in a viable and risk adverse manner.

As part of its efforts to mitigate risks related to cybersecurity threats, the Company has proactively implemented required tailored training for all employees, including training on the Company's security and privacy policies, which are mandatory as part of the onboarding process, with refresher trainings required annually thereafter. Additionally, the Company conducts regular phishing simulation tests throughout the year to keep employees alert, spread awareness and ensure that employees have the knowledge and resources necessary to identify and report suspicious activity.

While the Company has seen attempts to gain access to its systems, and expects such attacks to continue, or possibly intensify in the future, the Company has not experienced any material losses relating to cyber-attacks or other information security breaches as of December 31, 2025. As a protective measure, the Company maintains insurance coverage for cybersecurity incidents experienced by the Company, or by one or more of the Company's third-party providers, however such insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover all losses incurred. As of the date of this Report, no risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. For further discussion surrounding risks from cybersecurity threats, refer to the section captioned "Risks Related to Information Security and Technology" within Part I. Item 1A of this Report.

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**ITEM 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*PROPERTIES***

At December 31, 2025, the Bank conducted its business from its main retail branch located at 288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts, 149 retail branches and one mobile branch located within Eastern Massachusetts, Worcester County, and southern New Hampshire. In addition to its main office, the Bank leased 88 of its branches and owned the remaining 62 branches. In addition to these branch locations, the Bank had 57 remote ATM locations, all of which are leased.

The Bank's executive administration offices are located in Hanover, Massachusetts while the remaining administrative and operations locations are housed in several different campuses. Additionally, the Bank operates a number of commercial banking and mortgage lending centers, as well as investment management offices not associated with a branch location throughout the Bank's footprint.

For additional information regarding the Bank's premises and equipment and lease obligations, see *Notes 5, "Bank Premises and Equipment" and 17* "*Leases*," respectively, within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

**ITEM 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*LEGAL PROCEEDINGS***

At December 31, 2025, the Bank was involved in pending lawsuits, which management has reviewed with legal counsel and has taken into consideration the view of counsel as to their outcome. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of pending lawsuits is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

**ITEM 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES***

Not applicable

**PART II**

**ITEM 5. MARKET FOR INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES**

(a.) Independent Bank Corp.'s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol INDB. The Company declared aggregate cash dividends of $2.36 and $2.28 per share in 2025 and in 2024, respectively. The ratio of dividends paid to earnings in 2025 and 2024 was 50.65% and 50.08%, respectively.

Payment of dividends by the Company on its common stock is subject to various regulatory restrictions and guidelines. Since substantially all of the funds available for the payment of dividends are derived from the Bank, future dividends will depend on the earnings of the Bank, its financial condition, its need for funds, applicable governmental policies and regulations, and other such matters as the Board of Directors deems appropriate. Management believes that the Bank will continue to generate adequate earnings to continue to pay comparable common dividends on a quarterly basis.

As of February 24, 2026, there were 48,985,295 shares of common stock outstanding which were held by approximately 4,786 holders of record. The number of record-holders may not reflect the number of persons or entities holding stock in nominee name through banks, brokerage firms, and other nominees. The closing price of the Company's common stock on December 31, 2025, the last trading day of the year, was $73.08.

**<u>Comparative Stock Performance Graph</u>**

The stock performance graph below and associated table compare the cumulative total shareholder return of the Company's common stock from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2025 to the cumulative total return of the NASDAQ Composite Index (U.S. Companies), the KBW NASDAQ Bank Index, and the KBW NASDAQ Regional Banking Index. The lines in the graph and the numbers in the table below represent yearly index levels derived from compounded daily returns that include reinvestment or retention of all dividends. If the yearly interval, based on the last day of a fiscal year, was not a trading day, the preceding trading day was used. The index value for all of the series was set to 100.00 on December 31, 2020 (which assumes that $100.00 was invested in each of the series on December 31, 2020).

The following information in this Item 5 of this Report is not deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C under the Exchange Act or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and

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will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such a filing. The stock price performance shown on the stock performance graph and associated table below is not necessarily indicative of future price performance. Information used in the graph and table was obtained from a third-party provider, a source believed to be reliable, but the Company is not responsible for any errors or omissions in such information.

The following chart depicts the total return performance of the Company:

![Total Performance Returns as of 12 31 25 colored lines.jpg](indb-20251231_g4.jpg)

(b.) Not applicable

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(c.) The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's repurchases of its common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2025:

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| | **Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities** | **Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities** | **Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities** | **Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities** |
| **<u>Period</u>** | **Total Number of**<br>**Shares**<br>**Purchased** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Average Price**<br>**Paid Per Share** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Total Number of<br>Shares Purchased as<br>Part of Publicly<br>Announced Plan or<br>Program** | **Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares**<br>**That May Yet Be Purchased**<br>**Under the Plan or Program** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| October 1 to October 31, 2025 | 128969 | $67.85 | 128874 | $117899647 |
| November 1 to November 30, 2025 | 419456 | 68.55 | 419456 | $89144031 |
| December 1 to December 31, 2025 | 135 | 77.20 |  | $89144031 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 548560 | $68.39 | 548330 |  |

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(1)The number of shares surrendered in connection with the vesting of equity compensation grants to satisfy related tax withholding obligations was 95 shares in October 2025 and 135 shares in December 2025.

(2)During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the average price per share of repurchased shares was $68.39 and the average price per share of surrendered shares related to tax withholding obligations was $73.74.

(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On July 17, 2025, the Company announced a stock buyback plan which authorized repurchases by the Company of up to $150 million in common stock. Repurchases under the plan may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. The extent to which the Company repurchases shares and the size and timing of these repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including pricing, market and economic conditions, the Company's capital position and amount of retained earnings, and legal and contractual requirements. The repurchase plan is scheduled to expire on July 16, 2026 and may be modified, suspended or discontinued without prior notice at any time.

**ITEM 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[RESERVED]**

**ITEM 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS**

The Company is a state chartered, federally registered bank holding company, incorporated in 1985. The Company is the sole stockholder of Rockland Trust, a Massachusetts trust company chartered in 1907. For a full list of corporate entities see *Item 1 "Business — General."*

All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation, including a reclassification of the Company's small business portfolio, with the majority of the portfolio reclassified into the commercial and industrial category, and the remainder of the portfolio, consisting of loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate, reclassified to the commercial real estate category.

The following should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes.

**<u>Executive Level Overview</u>**

Management evaluates the Company's operating results and financial condition using measures that include net income, earnings per share, return on assets and equity, return on tangible common equity, net interest margin, tangible book value per share, asset quality indicators, and many others. These metrics are used by management to make key decisions regarding the Company's balance sheet, liquidity, interest rate sensitivity, and capital resources and assist with identifying opportunities for improving the Company's financial position or operating results. The Company is focused on organic growth, but will also consider acquisition opportunities that are expected to provide a satisfactory financial return, including the recent acquisition of Enterprise, which closed on July 1, 2025. The transaction included the acquisition of $3.9 billion in loans and $4.4 billion in deposits, each at fair value, and resulted in the addition of twenty-seven branch locations in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.

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***2025 Results***

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Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $205.1 million, or $4.44 on a diluted earnings per share basis, as compared to $192.1 million, or $4.52, on a diluted earnings per share basis for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing increases of 6.8% and a decrease of 1.8%, respectively. Financial results for 2025 and 2024 also reflected pre-tax merger-related costs of $39.6 million and a $34.5 million provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans attributable to the closing of the Enterprise acquisition. Excluding these merger-related expenses and provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans, and their related tax effects, full year 2025 operating net income was $260.4 million, or $5.64, on a diluted earnings per share basis compared to full year 2024 operating net income of $193.4 million, or $4.55, on a diluted earnings per share basis. See "Non-GAAP Measures" below for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.

Full year 2025 results reflected the following key drivers:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Successful close of Enterprise acquisition on July 1, 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net interest margin increase of 29 basis points to 3.57% as compared to the full year 2024;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Loan growth of 27.5% mainly due to the Enterprise acquisition, robust organic commercial and industrial loan growth;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Deposit growth of 31.5%, mainly due to the Enterprise acquisition, organic growth in the demand deposit and money market categories;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Total loan loss provision was $65.5 million for the year, inclusive of $34.5 million recognized for non-PCD loans acquired from Enterprise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Wealth assets under administration increased to $9.2 billion;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Focused expense management;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Tangible book value per share of $47.55, grew by $0.59 for the year; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Repurchase of approximately 936,000 shares for $62.4 million.

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***Interest-Earning Assets***

The results depicted in the following table reflect the trend of the Company's interest-earning assets over the past five years. The Company employs a longer term strategy that typically emphasizes loan growth commensurate with overall economic growth. For the year-ended 2025, the increase in interest-earning assets was driven primarily the Enterprise acquisition, which included the addition of $3.9 billion in loans and $590.3 million in available for sale securities. The following table summarizes the Company's period end interest-earning assets for each year presented:

![3111](indb-20251231_g5.jpg)

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Management strives to be disciplined about loan pricing and considers interest rate sensitivity when generating loan assets. In addition, management takes a disciplined approach to credit underwriting, seeking to avoid undue credit risk and credit losses.

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***Funding and the Net Interest Margin***

The Company's overall sources of funding reflect strong business and retail deposit growth with a management emphasis on core deposit growth to fund loans. The increase in funding sources during 2025 were driven primarily by the addition of $4.4 billion in deposits acquired from Enterprise during the third quarter of 2025. The following chart shows the period end balances of the Company's funding sources for each of the trailing five years:

![4208](indb-20251231_g6.jpg)

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The net interest margin of 3.57% increased 29 basis points when compared to the prior year, including an 8 basis point lift from acquired loan purchase accounting accretion. The remaining increase was driven by the acquisition of a slightly higher adjusted margin from Enterprise and continued benefit from long term asset repricing. The following table shows the net interest margin and cost of deposits trends for the trailing five year period:

![4965](indb-20251231_g7.jpg)

***Non-interest Income***

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Non-interest income is primarily comprised of deposit account fees, interchange and ATM fees, investment management fees and mortgage banking income. The increases in non-interest income during 2025 were driven primarily by the impact of the Enterprise acquisition. The following chart shows the components of non-interest income over the past five years:

![5245](indb-20251231_g8.jpg)

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***Expense Control***

Management seeks to take a balanced approach to non-interest expense control by monitoring ongoing operating expenses while making needed capital expenditures and prudently investing in growth initiatives. The Company's primary expenses arise from Rockland Trust's employee salaries and benefits, as well as expenses associated with buildings and equipment.

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The following chart depicts the Company's efficiency ratio on a GAAP basis (calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of non-interest income and net interest income), as well as the Company's efficiency ratio on a non-GAAP operating basis, (calculated by dividing non-interest expense, excluding certain non-core items, by the sum of non-interest income, excluding certain non-core items, and net interest income), over the past five years:

![6074](indb-20251231_g9.jpg)

\*See "Non-GAAP Measures" below for a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures.

***Capital***

The Company's approach with respect to revenue and expense is designed to promote long-term earnings growth, which in turn contributes to capital growth. Capital is primarily impacted by earnings retention, dividends, changes in other comprehensive income, and opportunistic share repurchases. In addition, during 2025 capital results were impacted by the closing of the Enterprise acquisition. The following chart shows the Company's book value and tangible book value per share over the past five years:

![6593](indb-20251231_g10.jpg)

\*See "Non-GAAP Measures" below for a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures.

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Cash dividends declared by the Company increased from an aggregate of $2.28 per share in 2024 to $2.36 per share in 2025, representing an increase of 3.5%. Additionally, during 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 936,000 shares of its common stock for $62.4 million.

***<u>Non-GAAP Measures</u>***

When management assesses the Company's financial performance for purposes of making day-to-day and strategic decisions, it does so based upon the performance of its core banking business, which is primarily derived from the combination of net interest income and non-interest or fee income, reduced by operating expenses, the provision for credit losses, and the impact of income taxes and other non-core items shown in the table that follows. There are items that impact the Company's results that management believes are unrelated to its core banking business such as gains or losses on the sales of securities, merger and acquisition expenses, provision for credit losses on acquired portfolios, loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment and other items. Management, therefore, excludes items management considers to be non-core when computing the Company's non-GAAP operating earnings and operating EPS, non-interest income on an operating basis, non-interest expense on an operating basis, and efficiency ratio on an operating basis. Management believes excluding these items facilitates greater visibility into the Company's core banking business and underlying trends that may, to some extent, be obscured by inclusion of such items.

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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, adjusted 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.

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The following table summarizes the impact of non-core items on net income and reconciles non-GAAP net operating earnings to net income available to common shareholders for the periods indicated:

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **Net Income** | **Net Income** | **Diluted Earnings Per Share** | **Diluted Earnings Per Share** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP) | $205122 | $192081 | $4.44 | $4.52 |
| Non-GAAP adjustments |  |  |  |  |
| Provision for non-PCD acquired loans | 34519 |  | 0.75 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest expense components |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Add: merger and acquisition expenses | 39635 | 1902 | 0.86 | 0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-core increases to income before taxes | 74154 | 1902 | 1.61 | 0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net tax benefit associated with non-core items <sup>(1)</sup> | (19239) | (535) | (0.42) | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Add - adjustments for tax effect of previously incurred merger and acquisition expenses | 381 |  | 0.01 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total tax impact | (18858) | (535) | (0.41) | (0.01) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-core increases to net income | 55296 | 1367 | 1.20 | 0.03 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net operating earnings (Non-GAAP) | $260418 | $193448 | $5.64 | $4.55 |

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(1)The net tax benefit associated with non-core items is determined by assessing whether each non-core item is included or excluded from net taxable income and applying the Company's combined marginal tax rate only to those items included in net taxable income.

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The following table summarizes the impact of non-core items with respect to the Company's total revenue, non-interest income as a percentage of total revenue, and the efficiency ratio for the periods indicated:

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |
| Net interest income (GAAP) | $708831 | $561729 | $606521 | $613249 | $401559 | (a) |
| Non-interest income (GAAP) | $148689 | $128014 | $124609 | $114667 | $105850 | (b) |
| Non-interest expense (GAAP) | $529881 | $406366 | $392746 | $373662 | $332529 | (c) |
| Less: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Merger and acquisition expenses | 39635 | 1902 |  | 7100 | 40840 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Non-interest expense on an operating basis (Non-GAAP) | $490246 | $404464 | $392746 | $366562 | $291689 | (d) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue (GAAP) | $857520 | $689743 | $731130 | $727916 | $507409 | (a+b) |
| Ratios |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest income as a % of total revenue (GAAP) (calculated by dividing total non-interest income by total revenue) | 17.34% | 18.56% | 17.04% | 15.75% | 20.86% | (b/(a+b)) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest income as a % of total revenue on an operating basis (Non-GAAP) (calculated by dividing total non-interest income on an operating basis by total revenue) | 17.34% | 18.56% | 17.04% | 15.75% | 20.86% | (c/(a+c)) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Efficiency ratio (GAAP) (calculated by dividing total non-interest expense by total revenue) | 61.79% | 58.92% | 53.72% | 51.33% | 65.53% | (c/(a+b)) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Efficiency ratio on an operating basis (Non-GAAP) (calculated by dividing total non-interest expense on an operating basis by total revenue) | 57.17% | 58.64% | 53.72% | 50.36% | 57.49% | (d/(a+b)) |

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The following table summarizes the calculation of the Company's tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share for the periods indicated:

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | |
| Tangible common equity |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity | $3565728 | $2993120 | $2895251 | $2886701 | $3018449 | (a) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Goodwill and other intangibles | 1224186 | 997356 | 1003262 | 1010140 | 1017844 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) | 2341542 | 1995764 | 1891989 | 1876561 | 2000605 | (b) |
| Tangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets (GAAP) | 24912896 | 19373565 | 19347373 | 19294174 | 20423405 | (c) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Goodwill and other intangibles | 1224186 | 997356 | 1003262 | 1010140 | 1017844 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) | $23688710 | $18376209 | $18344111 | $18284034 | $19405561 | (d) |
| Common shares | 49243813 | 42500611 | 42873187 | 45641238 | 47349778 | (e) |
| Common equity to assets ratio (GAAP) | 14.31% | 15.45% | 14.96% | 14.96% | 14.78% | (a/c) |
| Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (Non-GAAP) | 9.88% | 10.86% | 10.31% | 10.26% | 10.31% | (b/d) |
| Book value per share (GAAP) | $72.41 | $70.43 | $67.53 | $63.25 | $63.75 | (a/e) |
| Tangible book value per share (Non-GAAP) | $47.55 | $46.96 | $44.13 | $41.12 | $42.25 | (b/e) |

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**SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA**

The selected consolidated financial and other data of the Company set forth below does not purport to be complete and should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the more detailed information, including the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes, appearing elsewhere herein.

**<u>Table 1 - Selected Financial Data</u>**

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| | **As of or for the Years Ended December 31** | **As of or for the Years Ended December 31** | **As of or for the Years Ended December 31** | **As of or for the Years Ended December 31** | **As of or for the Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| **Financial condition data** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities | $3309575 | $2711349 | $2930860 | $3129281 | $2664859 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans | 18503777 | 14508378 | 14278070 | 13928675 | 13587286 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses | (189877) | (169984) | (142222) | (152419) | (146922) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and other intangibles | 1224186 | 997356 | 1003262 | 1010140 | 1017844 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | 24912896 | 19373565 | 19347373 | 19294174 | 20423405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | 20126790 | 15305978 | 14865547 | 15879007 | 16917044 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings | 825847 | 701374 | 1218379 | 113377 | 152374 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity | 3565728 | 2993120 | 2895251 | 2886701 | 3018449 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing loans | 83557 | 101529 | 54383 | 54881 | 27820 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing assets | 85657 | 101529 | 54493 | 54881 | 27820 |
| **Operating data** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | $1022400 | $852753 | $795726 | $642840 | $415276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 313569 | 291024 | 189205 | 29591 | 13717 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | 708831 | 561729 | 606521 | 613249 | 401559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | 65469 | 36250 | 23250 | 6500 | 18205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest income | 148689 | 128014 | 124609 | 114667 | 105850 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest expenses | 529881 | 406366 | 392746 | 373662 | 332529 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | 205122 | 192081 | 239502 | 263813 | 120992 |
| **Per share data** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income — basic | $4.44 | $4.52 | $5.42 | $5.69 | $3.47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income — diluted | 4.44 | 4.52 | 5.42 | 5.69 | 3.47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash dividends declared | 2.36 | 2.28 | 2.20 | 2.08 | 1.92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Book value | 72.41 | 70.43 | 67.53 | 63.25 | 63.75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value (1) | 47.55 | 46.96 | 44.13 | 41.12 | 42.25 |
| **Performance ratios** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.24% | 1.33% | 0.81% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common equity | 6.20% | 6.53% | 8.31% | 9.05% | 6.34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest margin (on a fully tax equivalent basis) | 3.57% | 3.28% | 3.54% | 3.46% | 3.02% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend payout ratio | 50.65% | 50.08% | 40.92% | 35.53% | 51.85% |
| **Asset quality ratios** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing loans as a percent of gross loans | 0.45% | 0.70% | 0.38% | 0.39% | 0.20% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets | 0.34% | 0.52% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans | 1.03% | 1.17% | 1.00% | 1.09% | 1.08% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses as a percent of non-performing loans | 227.24% | 167.42% | 261.52% | 277.73% | 528.12% |
| **Capital ratios** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity to assets | 14.31% | 15.45% | 14.96% | 14.96% | 14.78% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible equity to tangible assets <sup>(1)</sup> | 9.88% | 10.86% | 10.31% | 10.26% | 10.31% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage capital ratio | 10.15% | 11.32% | 10.96% | 10.99% | 12.03% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 12.86% | 14.65% | 14.19% | 14.33% | 14.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio | 12.86% | 14.65% | 14.19% | 14.33% | 14.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total risk-based capital ratio | 15.70% | 16.04% | 15.91% | 16.11% | 16.04% |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Represents a non-GAAP measurement. For reconciliation to GAAP measurement, see Item 7 "*Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Executive Level Overview - Non-GAAP Measures"*.

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**<u>Financial Position</u>**

***Securities Portfolio&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***The Company's securities portfolio primarily consists of U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agency securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, agency collateralized mortgage obligations, taxable and non-taxable municipal securities and small business administration pooled securities. Also included in the Company's securities portfolio are trading and equity securities related to certain employee benefit programs. The majority of these securities are investment grade debt obligations with average lives of five years or less. U.S. government agency securities entail a lesser degree of risk than loans made by the Bank by virtue of the guarantees that back them, require less capital under risk-based capital rules than non-insured or non-guaranteed mortgage loans, are more liquid than individual mortgage loans, and may be used to collateralize borrowings or other obligations of the Bank. The Bank views its securities portfolio as a source of income and liquidity. Interest and principal payments generated from securities provide a source of liquidity to fund loans and meet short-term cash needs.

Total securities increased by $598.2 million, or 22.1%, at December 31, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024, primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Enterprise available for sale securities portfolio. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, new purchases of $426.2 million and $55.4 million in unrealized gains in the available for sale portfolio were offset by sales, maturities, calls, and paydowns in the combined available for sale and held to maturity portfolios. The ratio of securities to total assets decreased to 13.3% at December 31, 2025 as compared to 14.0% at December 31, 2024. The Company estimates expected credit losses for its available for sale and held to maturity securities in accordance with the CECL methodology, as described in *Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

The following table sets forth the fair value of available for sale securities and the amortized cost of held to maturity securities along with the percentage distribution:

**<u>Table 2 - Securities Portfolio Composition</u>**

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| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | **Amount** | **Percent** | **Amount** | **Percent** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Fair value of securities available for sale |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | $218672 | 10.9% | $209660 | 16.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 471084 | 23.5% | 592001 | 47.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 772963 | 38.6% | 378161 | 30.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 269576 | 13.4% | 28995 | 2.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 12558 | 0.6% | 194 | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable municipal securities | 220520 | 11.0% |  | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1042 | 0.1% | 1095 | 0.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 37832 | 1.9% | 40838 | 3.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total fair value of securities available for sale | 2004247 | 100.0% | 1250944 | 100.0% |
| Amortized cost of securities held to maturity |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | $100872 | 7.9% | $100791 | 7.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 694903 | 54.3% | 788470 | 54.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 370698 | 29.0% | 422827 | 29.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 112554 | 8.8% | 122868 | 8.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total amortized cost of securities held to maturity | 1279027 | 100.0% | 1434956 | 100.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $3283274 |  | $2685900 |  |

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The Company's available for sale securities are carried at fair value and are categorized within the fair value hierarchy based on the observability of model inputs. Securities which require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable are classified as level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no securities categorized as level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

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The following table sets forth the weighted average yield for each range of contractual maturities of the Bank's available for sale and held to maturity securities portfolios at December 31, 2025. Actual maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Weighted average yields in the table below have been calculated based on the amortized cost of the security.

**<u>Table 3 - Securities Portfolio, Weighted Average Yields</u>**

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| | **Within One Year** | **One Year to Five Years** | **Five Years to Ten Years** | **Over Ten Years** | **Total** |
| | **Weighted Average Yield** | **Weighted Average Yield** | **Weighted Average Yield** | **Weighted Average Yield** | **Weighted Average Yield** |
| Securities available for sale: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | 1.4% | 1.2% |  |  | 1.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 0.8% | 1.2% |  |  | 1.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations |  | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.1% |  | 3.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable municipal securities |  | 4.2% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers |  |  |  | 4.4% | 4.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities |  |  | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available for sale securities | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Securities held to maturity: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities |  | 1.3% | 1.5% |  | 1.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities |  |  | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total held to maturity securities | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% |

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As of December 31, 2025, the weighted average life of the securities portfolio was 3.7 years and the modified duration was 3.3 years.

At December 31, 2025, the aggregate book value of securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Department of the Treasury exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity. Accordingly, the following table discloses the aggregate book value and market value of these securities at December 31, 2025:

**<u>Table 4 - Aggregate Book Value and Market Value of Select Securities</u>**

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| | **Aggregate Book Value** | **Aggregate Market Value** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Securities issued by: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fannie Mae | $1379761 | $1310935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Freddie Mac | 687395 | 658071 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Department of the Treasury | 586259 | 568208 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $2653415 | $2537214 |

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***Residential Mortgage Loan Sales&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*** The Bank's residential mortgage loans are generally originated in compliance with terms, conditions and documentation which permit the sale of such loans to investors in the secondary market. Loan sales in the secondary market provide funds for additional lending and other banking activities. Depending on market conditions, the Bank may sell the servicing of the sold loans for a servicing released premium, simultaneous with the sale of the loan. For the remainder of the sold loans for which the Company retains the servicing, a mortgage servicing asset is recognized. Additionally, as part of its asset/liability management strategy, the Bank may opt to retain certain residential real estate loan originations for its portfolio. When a loan is sold, the Company enters into agreements that contain representations and warranties about the characteristics of the loans sold and their origination. The Company may be required to either repurchase mortgage loans or to indemnify the purchaser from losses if representations and warranties are found to be not accurate in all material respects. The Company incurred no material losses related to mortgage repurchases during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

The volume of residential real estate loan sales fluctuate based on customer demands, which is often driven by the interest rate environment. The following table shows the total residential loans that were closed and whether the amounts were held in the portfolio or sold (or held for sale) in the secondary market for the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 5 - Closed Residential Real Estate Loans</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Held in portfolio | $257798 | $205611 | $512991 |
| Sold or held for sale in the secondary market | 291996 | 256429 | 79665 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total closed loans | $549794 | $462040 | $592656 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When a loan is sold, the Company may decide to also sell the servicing of sold loans for a servicing release premium, simultaneously with the sale of the loan, or the Company may opt to sell the loan and retain the servicing. The table below reflects additional information related to loans which were sold during the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 6 - Residential Mortgage Loan Sales</u>** 

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |
| Sold with servicing rights released | $260815 | $246266 | $75548 |
| Sold with servicing rights retained <sup>(1)</sup> | 1953 | 8333 | 649 |
| Total loans sold | $262768 | $254599 | $76197 |

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(1)All loans sold with servicing rights retained during the above periods were sold without recourse.

In the event of a sale with servicing rights retained, a mortgage servicing asset is established, which represents the then current estimated fair value based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. Servicing rights are recorded in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, and are assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting date. Impairment is determined by stratifying the rights based on predominant characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. The principal balance of loans serviced by the Bank on behalf of investors was $266.0 million at December 31, 2025 and $280.2 million at December 31, 2024.

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The following table shows the adjusted cost of the servicing rights associated with these loans and the changes for the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 7 - Mortgage Servicing Asset</u>**

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| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Beginning balance | $2466 | $2641 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions | 103 | 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | (348) | (392) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in valuation allowance | (12) | 161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | $2209 | $2466 |

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See *Note 10, "Derivatives and Hedging Activities,"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report for more information on mortgage activity and mortgage related derivatives.

***Loan Portfolio*** The Company's total loan portfolio at December 31, 2025 increased $4.0 billion, or 27.5%, when compared to December 31, 2024, primarily due to the Enterprise acquisition. On the commercial side, the commercial and industrial portfolio increased organically by 9.1% but was offset by a decline in the commercial real estate and commercial construction portfolios. Organically, the consumer real estate portfolio increased by 1.2%, driven by growth within the home equity portfolio.

The following table summarizes loan growth/decline during the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 8 - Components of Loan Growth/(Decline)</u>**

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| | **December 31**<br>**2025** | **December 31**<br>**2024** | **Enterprise**<br>**Acquisition** | **Organic Growth/**<br>**(Decline) $** | **Organic Growth/**<br>**(Decline) %** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Commercial and industrial | $4611789 | $3246455 | $979072 | $386262 | 9.14% |
| Commercial real estate | 8275408 | 6839705 | 1742275 | (306572) | (3.57)% |
| Commercial construction | 1399193 | 782078 | 664281 | (47166) | (3.26)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | 14286390 | 10868238 | 3385628 | 32524 | 0.23% |
| Residential real estate | 2873443 | 2460600 | 425695 | (12852) | (0.45)% |
| Home equity | 1297662 | 1140168 | 95096 | 62398 | 5.05% |
| Total Consumer real estate | 4171105 | 3600768 | 520791 | 49546 | 1.20% |
| Total other consumer | 46282 | 39372 | 6693 | 217 | 0.47% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans | $18503777 | $14508378 | $3913112 | $82287 | 0.45% |

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The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of the Bank's loan portfolio by loan type at the dates indicated:

**<u>Table 9 - Loan Portfolio Composition</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| | **Amount** | **Percent** | **Amount** | **Percent** |
| Commercial and industrial | $4611789 | 24.9% | $3246455 | 22.4% |
| Commercial real estate | 8275408 | 44.7% | 6839705 | 47.0% |
| Commercial construction | 1399193 | 7.6% | 782078 | 5.4% |
| Residential real estate | 2873443 | 15.5% | 2460600 | 17.0% |
| Home equity | 1297662 | 7.0% | 1140168 | 7.9% |
| Other consumer | 46282 | 0.3% | 39372 | 0.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross loans | 18503777 | 100.0% | 14508378 | 100.0% |
| Allowance for credit losses | (189877) |  | (169984) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loans | $18313900 |  | $14338394 |  |

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The following table summarizes loans by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2025, along with the indication of whether interest rates are fixed or adjustable:

**<u>Table 10 - Scheduled Contractual Loan Amortization</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | **1 Year or Less** | **1 - 5 Years** | **5 - 15 years (2)** | **After 15 Years** | **Total** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Fixed rate |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $219450 | $700466 | $210217 | $245506 | $1375639 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 471301 | 1350286 | 646184 | 218098 | 2685869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction <sup>(1)</sup> | 83195 | 97075 | 18051 | 112282 | 310603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 57166 | 292475 | 672803 | 773103 | 1795547 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 23029 | 93142 | 40176 | 110098 | 266445 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 2319 | 4134 | 329 | 236 | 7018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total fixed rate loans | 856460 | 2537578 | 1587760 | 1459323 | 6441121 |
| Adjustable rate |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 388850 | 1240853 | 477508 | 1128939 | 3236150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 904257 | 1634839 | 813345 | 2237098 | 5589539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction <sup>(1)</sup> | 395423 | 229371 | 41389 | 422407 | 1088590 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 26942 | 200485 | 203528 | 646941 | 1077896 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 99945 | 400772 | 140043 | 390457 | 1031217 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 39264 |  |  |  | 39264 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total adjustable rate loans | 1854681 | 3706320 | 1675813 | 4825842 | 12062656 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans | $2711141 | $6243898 | $3263573 | $6285165 | $18503777 |

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(1)Includes certain construction loans that will convert to commercial mortgages and will be reclassified to commercial real estate upon the completion of the construction phase.

(2)Loans having no schedule of repayments or no stated maturity are reported as being due in the 5-15 years category above.

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Generally, the actual maturity of loans is substantially shorter than their contractual maturity due to prepayments and, in the case of real estate loans, due-on-sale clauses, which generally give the Bank the right to declare a loan immediately due and payable in the event that, among other things, the borrower sells the property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid. The average life of real estate loans tends to increase when current real estate loan rates are higher than rates on mortgages in the portfolio and, conversely, tends to decrease when rates on mortgages in the portfolio are higher than current real estate loan rates. Due to the fact that the Bank may, consistent with industry practice, renew a significant portion of commercial and commercial real estate loans at or immediately prior to their maturity by renewing the loans on substantially similar or revised terms, the principal repayments actually received by the Bank are anticipated to be significantly less than the amounts contractually due in any particular period. In other circumstances, a loan, or a portion of a loan, may not be repaid due to the borrower's inability to satisfy the contractual obligations of the loan.

***Asset Quality*** The Company continually monitors the asset quality of the loan portfolio using all available information. Based on this assessment, loans demonstrating certain payment issues or other weaknesses may be categorized as delinquent, non-performing and/or put on non-accrual status. Further details surrounding relevant asset quality categories are summarized below:

*<u>Delinquency</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;* The Company's philosophy toward managing its loan portfolios is predicated upon careful monitoring, which stresses early detection and response to delinquent and default situations. The Company seeks to make arrangements to resolve any delinquent or default situation over the shortest possible time frame. Generally, the Company requires that a delinquency notice be mailed to a borrower upon expiration of a grace period (typically no longer than 15 days beyond the due date). Reminder notices may be sent and telephone calls may be made prior to the expiration of the grace period. If the delinquent status is not resolved within a reasonable time frame following the mailing of a delinquency notice, the Bank's personnel charged with managing its loan portfolios contacts the borrower to ascertain the reasons for delinquency and the prospects for payment. Any subsequent actions taken to resolve the delinquency will depend upon the nature of the loan and the length of time that the loan has been delinquent. The borrower's needs are considered as much as reasonably possible without jeopardizing the Bank's position. A late charge is usually assessed on loans upon expiration of the grace period as permitted by loan agreements.

*<u>Non-accrual Loans</u>* As a general rule, loans 90 days or more past due with respect to principal or interest are classified as non-accrual loans, or sooner if management considers such action to be prudent. However, certain loans that are 90 days or more past due may be kept on an accruing status if the loans are well secured and in the process of collection. Income accruals are suspended on all non-accrual loans and all previously accrued and uncollected interest is reversed against current income. A loan remains on non-accrual status until it becomes current with respect to principal and interest and remains current for a minimum period of six months, the loan is liquidated, or when the loan is determined to be uncollectible and is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses.

*<u>Loan Modifications</u>* In the course of resolving problem loans, the Company may choose to modify the contractual terms of certain loans. The Company attempts to work out an alternative payment schedule with the borrower in order to avoid or cure a default. Terms may be modified to fit the ability of the borrower to repay in line with its current financial status and may include adjustments to term extensions, interest rates, and accommodations for other than insignificant payment delays and/or a combination thereof. These actions are intended to minimize economic loss and avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. If such efforts by the Company do not result in satisfactory performance, the loan is referred to legal counsel, at which time foreclosure proceedings are initiated. At any time prior to a sale of the property at foreclosure, the Company may terminate foreclosure proceedings if the borrower is able to work out a satisfactory payment plan. All loan modifications are reviewed by the Company to identify if a borrower is deemed to be experiencing financial difficulty at time of the modification.

*<u>Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans</u>* Purchased Credit Deteriorated ("PCD") loans are acquired loans which have shown a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. PCD loans are recorded at amortized cost with an allowance for credit losses recorded upon purchase.

*<u>Non-performing Assets</u>*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-performing assets are typically comprised of non-performing loans and other real estate owned ("OREO"). Non-performing loans consist of non-accrual loans and loans that are 90 days or more past due but still accruing interest.

OREO consists of real estate properties, which have primarily served as collateral to secure loans, that are controlled or owned by the Bank. These properties are recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date control is established, resulting in a new cost basis. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value (net of estimated costs to sell) of the foreclosed asset is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent declines in the fair value of the foreclosed asset below the new cost basis are recorded through the use of a valuation allowance. Subsequent increases in the

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fair value are recorded as reductions in the valuation allowance, but not below zero. All costs incurred thereafter in maintaining the property are generally charged to non-interest expense. In the event the real estate is utilized as a rental property, net rental income and expenses are recorded as incurred within non-interest expense.

The following table sets forth information regarding non-performing assets held by the Bank at the dates indicated:

**<u>Table 11 - Non-performing Assets</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $9160 | $14454 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 50515 | 74343 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 3693 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 15043 | 10243 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 5102 | 2479 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 44 | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-performing loans | 83557 | 101529 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other real estate owned | 2100 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-performing assets | $85657 | $101529 |
| Non-performing loans as a percent of gross loans | 0.45% | 0.70% |
| Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets | 0.34% | 0.52% |

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The following table summarizes the changes in non-performing assets for the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 12 - Activity in Non-performing Assets</u>**

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| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Non-performing assets beginning balance | $101529 | $54493 |
| Acquired non-performing loans | 22918 |  |
| New to non-performing | 101329 | 87721 |
| Loans charged-off | (56804) | (10347) |
| Loans paid-off | (73990) | (17721) |
| Loans transferred to other real estate owned/other assets | (2100) |  |
| Loans restored to performing status | (8769) | (12576) |
| New to other real estate owned | 2100 |  |
| Sale of other real estate owned |  | (110) |
| Other | (556) | 69 |
| Non-performing assets ending balance | $85657 | $101529 |

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***Allowance for Credit Losses*** The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level that management considers appropriate to provide for the Company's current estimate of expected lifetime credit losses on loans measured at amortized cost. The allowance is increased by providing for credit losses through a charge to expense and by credits for recoveries of loans previously charged-off and is reduced by loans being charged-off.

In accordance with its Allowance for Credit Losses Program, the Company uses the Current Expected Credit Losses (or "CECL") model methodology to estimate credit losses for financial assets on a collective basis for loans sharing similar risk characteristics using a quantitative model combined with an assessment of certain qualitative factors designed to address forecast risk and model risk inherent in the quantitative model output. The model estimates expected credit losses using loan

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level data over the contractual life of the exposure, which is adjusted for estimated prepayments. Economic forecasts are incorporated into the estimate over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of 12 months, beyond which is a reversion to the Company's historical long-run average over a period of six months. The Company's qualitative assessment is structured based upon nine qualitative risk factors impacting the expected risk of loss within the loan portfolio, with an additional factor designed to capture model imprecision. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with any pools of assets are subject to individual assessment and are removed from the collectively assessed pools to avoid double counting. For the loans that will be individually assessed, the Company uses either a discounted cash flow approach or a fair value of collateral approach. The latter approach is used for loans deemed to be collateral dependent or when foreclosure is probable.

Management's allowance for credit loss estimate incorporates an economic forecast over a reasonable and supportable period of 12 months. As of December 31, 2025, management utilized the Moody's Baseline forecast to estimate the effect of anticipated current and future economic conditions on the Company's allowance for credit losses. This scenario selected by management assumes that general economic conditions will reflect a slight increase in momentum in the near term, that monetary policy will be impacted by a gradual reduction in Federal Reserve policy rates, and that progress toward inflation will be slowed as a result of changes in international trade policies. Additionally, the allowance for credit losses is qualitatively adjusted on a quarterly basis in order to ensure coverage for relationships that are deemed to be more at risk within certain industries, specific collateral types, or other specific characteristics that may be highly impacted by the current economic environment.

The balance of allowance for credit losses increased by $19.9 million to $189.9 million as of December 31, 2025, as compared to $170.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was driven primarily by $43.5 million in initial allowance reserves recorded on the acquired Enterprise portfolio, including $34.5 million and $9.0 million attributable to non-PCD and PCD loans, respectively, as well as additional specific reserve allocations on certain commercial loans during 2025. These increases were partially offset by charge-offs on several classified commercial loans which had been previously reserved for.

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The following table summarizes the ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding within each major loan category for the periods presented:

**<u>Table 13 - Summary Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans Outstanding</u>**

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| | **Net Charge-Offs (Recoveries)** | **Average Amount Outstanding** | **Ratio of Net Charge-Offs/(Recoveries) to Average Loans** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| Commercial and industrial | $8678 | $3919199 | 0.22% |
| Commercial real estate | 43392 | 7508938 | 0.58% |
| Commercial construction |  | 1112459 | —% |
| Residential real estate |  | 2688113 | —% |
| Home equity | 2 | 1216821 | —% |
| Other consumer <sup>(1)</sup> | 2524 | 39286 | 6.42% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $54596 | $16484816 | 0.33% |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
| Commercial and industrial | $6399 | $3166715 | 0.20% |
| Commercial real estate |  | 6811838 | —% |
| Commercial construction |  | 800254 | —% |
| Residential real estate |  | 2434114 | —% |
| Home equity | 37 | 1115598 | —% |
| Other consumer <sup>(1)</sup> | 2052 | 33761 | 6.08% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $8488 | $14362280 | 0.06% |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
| Commercial and industrial | $23811 | $3196129 | 0.74% |
| Commercial real estate | 7855 | 6525394 | 0.12% |
| Commercial construction |  | 1019871 | —% |
| Residential real estate |  | 2217971 | —% |
| Home equity | (15) | 1093546 | —% |
| Other consumer <sup>(1)</sup> | 1796 | 31202 | 5.76% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $33447 | $14084113 | 0.24% |

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(1)Other consumer portfolio is inclusive of deposit account overdrafts recorded as loan balances and the associated net charge-offs.

<sup>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>

Net charge-offs were $54.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $8.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The elevated charge-off activity for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to charge-offs recognized on several classified commercial loans during the year.

For purposes of the allowance for credit losses, management segregates the portfolio based upon loans sharing similar risk characteristics. The allocation of the allowance for credit losses is made to each loan category using the analytical techniques and estimation methods described in this Report. While these amounts represent management's best estimate of credit losses at the evaluation dates, they are not necessarily indicative of either the categories in which actual losses may occur or the extent of actual losses that may be recognized within each category. Each of these loan categories possess unique risk characteristics that are considered when determining the appropriate level of allowance for each segment. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the loan portfolio.

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The following table sets forth the allocation of the allowance for credit losses by loan category at the dates indicated:

**<u>Table 14 - Summary of Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses</u>**

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| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | **Allowance<br>Amount** | **Percent of Allowance of Total Allowance** | **Percent of Loans In Category of Total Loans** | **Allowance<br>Amount** | **Percent of Allowance of Total Allowance** | **Percent of Loans In Category of Total Loans** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $47976 | 25.3% | 24.9% | $30799 | 18.1% | 22.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 84916 | 44.7% | 44.7% | 93718 | 55.2% | 47.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 14254 | 7.5% | 7.6% | 8166 | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 29254 | 15.4% | 15.5% | 25238 | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 12376 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 11007 | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 1101 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1056 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $189877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $169984 | 100.0% | 100.0% |

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To determine if a loan should be charged-off, all possible sources of repayment are analyzed. Possible sources of repayment include the potential for future cash flows, the value of the Bank's collateral, and the strength of co-makers or guarantors. When available information confirms that specific loans or portions thereof are uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged-off against the allowance for credit losses and any recoveries of such previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance.

Regardless of whether a loan is unsecured or collateralized, the Company charges off the amount of any confirmed loan loss in the period when the loans, or portions of loans, are deemed uncollectible. For troubled, collateral-dependent loans, loss-confirming events may include an appraisal or other valuation that reflects a shortfall between the value of the collateral and the carrying value of the loan or receivable, or a deficiency balance following the sale of the collateral.

For additional information regarding the Bank's allowance for credit losses, see *Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"* and *Note 4, "Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality"* within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

***Federal Home Loan Bank Stock*** The FHLB is a cooperative that provides services to its member banking institutions. The primary reason for the FHLB of Boston membership is to gain access to a reliable source of wholesale funding as a tool to manage liquidity and interest rate risk. The purchase of stock in the FHLB is a requirement for a member to gain access to funding. The Company either purchases additional FHLB stock or is subject to redemption of FHLB stock proportional to the volume of funding received. The Company views the holdings as a necessary long-term investment for the purpose of balance sheet liquidity and not for investment return. The Company's investments in FHLB of Boston stock decreased to $21.8 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $31.6 million at December 31, 2024 in conjunction with paydowns of FHLB term borrowings during the twelve months of 2025, including the paydown of approximately $50.0 million of FHLB borrowings assumed from the Enterprise acquisition.

***Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets*** Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets were $1.2 billion and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

The Company typically performs its annual goodwill impairment testing during the third quarter of the year, unless certain indicators suggest earlier testing to be warranted, using a combined qualitative and quantitative approach. The initial qualitative approach assesses whether the existence of events or circumstances led to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Company's single reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare carrying value to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The Company's annual impairment test was performed as of August 31, 2025 and it was determined that the Company's goodwill was not impaired.

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Other intangible assets are also reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. There were no other events or changes during the fourth quarter of 2025 that indicated impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets. For additional information regarding the goodwill and other intangible assets, see *Note 6, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 hereof.

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***Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bank holds life insurance policies for the purpose of offsetting its future obligations to its employees under its retirement and benefits plans. The cash surrender value of life insurance policies was $378.6 million and $304.0 million at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, reflecting approximately $68.4 million of policies obtained from the Enterprise acquisition.

The Company recorded tax exempt income from life insurance policies in the amounts of $9.4 million, $8.1 million, and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company also recorded gains on life insurance benefits of $2.0 million, $457,000, and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

***Deposits***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At December 31, 2025, total deposits were $20.1 billion, representing a $4.8 billion, or 31.5% increase compared to $15.3 billion at December 31, 2024. Total non-interest bearing demand deposits comprised 27.8% of total deposits at December 31, 2025, down only slightly from 28.7% at December 31, 2024. The total cost of deposits was 1.53% for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a decrease of 10 basis points from the prior year.

The Company's deposits are comprised primarily of core deposits (demand, savings and money market), as well as time deposits. The 2025 growth in deposit balances was driven primarily by $4.4 billion in balances acquired from Enterprise, as well as organic growth of $458.1 million, or 2.3%, during the twelve months ended 2025. The Company's ratio of core deposits, inclusive of reciprocal money market deposits, to total deposits represented 83.7% at December 31, 2025 compared to 81.7% at December 31, 2024. In addition, the Company may also utilize brokered deposit sources, as needed, with balances of $6.0 million and $61.2 million outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The decrease was due to the maturity of $55.3 million of brokered certificates of deposit during 2025.

Excluding the effects of the Enterprise acquisition, the Company's deposits have increased on a net organic basis as compared to the prior year end as summarized in the table below:

**<u>Table 15 - Components of Deposit Growth/(Decline)</u>**

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| | **December 31<br>2025** | **December 31<br>2024** | **Enterprise Bancorp Acquisition** | **Organic Growth/(Decline) $** | **Organic Growth/(Decline) %** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Non-interest-bearing demand deposits | $5600955 | $4390703 | $1040758 | $169494 | 3.1% |
| Savings and interest checking | 6482970 | 5207548 | 1170875 | 104547 | 1.6% |
| Money market | 4774645 | 2960381 | 1411120 | 403144 | 9.2% |
| Time certificates of deposits | 3268220 | 2747346 | 739957 | (219083) | (6.3)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $20126790 | $15305978 | $4362710 | $458102 | 2.3% |

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The Company's deposit accounts are insured to the maximum extent permitted by the Deposit Insurance Fund which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (*"*FDIC"). The FDIC offers insurance coverage on deposits up to the federally insured limit of $250,000. The Company participates in the IntraFi Network, allowing it to provide easy access to multi-million dollar FDIC deposit insurance protection on certificate of deposit and money market investments for consumers, businesses and public entities. This channel allows the Company to access a reciprocal deposit exchange that can be used to benefit customers seeking increased FDIC insurance protection, and amounted to $1.6 billion and $1.1 billion in deposits, at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The estimated balance of uninsured deposits at the Bank were $6.5 billion and $5.0 billion as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Included in these amounts are $932.0 million and $814.0 million of collateralized deposits, which offer additional protection.

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Scheduled maturities of time deposits not covered by deposit insurance at December 31, 2025, were as follows:

**<u>Table 16 - Maturities of Uninsured Time Deposits</u>**

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| | **December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Due within 3 months or less | $326355 |
| Due after 3 months through 6 months | 168058 |
| Due after 6 months through 12 months | 58302 |
| Due after 12 months | 8719 |
| Total uninsured time deposits <sup>(1)</sup> | 561434 |

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(1)Amounts of uninsured time deposits presented in the table above are estimates determined based upon a relative proportion of customer account balances in excess of FDIC insurance limits, and in a manner consistent with the Company's regulatory reporting requirements.

***Borrowings***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's borrowings consist of both short-term and long-term borrowings and provide the Bank with one of its primary sources of funding. Maintaining available borrowing capacity provides the Bank with a contingent source of liquidity. Borrowings were $825.8 million at December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $124.5 million, compared to December 31, 2024. The increase was driven primarily by a $300.0 million subordinated debt raise completed by the Company in March 2025, as well as a $50.0 million line of credit advance during the fourth quarter of 2025. These increases were partially offset by $237.0 million in paydowns on FHLB borrowings during the twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Additionally, at the July 15, 2025 call date, the Company redeemed in full $60.0 million in subordinated notes assumed as part of the Enterprise merger. The Company also paid down approximately $50.0 million in FHLB borrowings acquired from Enterprise. See *Note 8, "Borrowings"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report for more information regarding borrowings.

***Liquidity and Capital Resources*** The Company proactively manages its liquidity and cash flow requirements with the intent to maintain stable, cost-effective funding and to promote the strength of its overall balance sheet. The liquidity position of the Company is continuously monitored by management and adjustments are made to appropriately balance sources and uses of funds, as needed. For further details surrounding the Company's liquidity risks and related strategy, see the "*Risk Management – Liquidity Risk"* section below within *Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations* within this Report.

At December 31, 2025, the Company and the Bank exceeded the minimum requirements for Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital, total capital, and Tier 1 leverage capital, inclusive of the capital conservation buffer. See *Note 19, "Regulatory Matters"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report for more information regarding capital requirements.

**<u>Investment Management</u>**

The following table presents total assets under administrations and number of accounts held by the Rockland Trust Investment Management Group at the following dates:

**<u>Table 17 - Assets Under Administration</u>**

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| | **December 31<br>2025** | **December 31<br>2024** | **December 31 <br>2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |
| Assets under administration | $9217333 | $7035315 | $6537905 |
| Number of trust, fiduciary and agency accounts | 7843 | 6637 | 6550 |

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The Company's Investment Management Group provides investment management and trust services to individuals, institutions, small businesses, and charitable institutions.

Accounts maintained by the Investment Management Group consist of managed and non-managed accounts. Managed accounts are those for which the Bank is responsible for administration and investment management and/or investment advice, while non-managed accounts are those for which the Bank acts solely as a custodian or directed trustee. The Bank receives fees

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dependent upon the level and type of service(s) provided. The Investment Management Group generated gross fee revenues of $45.0 million, $38.3 million, and $34.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Total assets under administration as of December 31, 2025 were $9.2 billion, including $444.3 million of investment solutions designed by Rockland Trust that are administered and executed through its agreement with LPL Financial ("LPL"), compared to $7.0 billion and $418.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2024. The Company also has a subsidiary that is a registered investment advisor, Bright Rock Capital Management, LLC, which provides institutional quality investment management services to both institutional and high net worth clients. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, included in the assets under administration amounts above, there were $520.5 million and $491.5 million, respectively, relating to the Company's registered investment advisor.

The administration of trust and fiduciary accounts is monitored by the Trust Committee of the Bank's Board of Directors. The Trust Committee has delegated administrative responsibilities to three committees, one for investments, one for administration, and one for operations, all of which are comprised of Investment Management Group officers who meet no less than quarterly.

The Bank has an agreement with LPL and its affiliates and their insurance subsidiary, LPL Insurance Associates, Inc., to offer the sale of mutual fund shares, unit investment trust shares, general securities, fixed and variable annuities and life insurance. Registered representatives who are both employed by the Bank and licensed and contracted with LPL are onsite to offer these products to the Bank's customer base. These same agents are also approved and appointed with various other broker general agents for the purposes of processing insurance solutions for clients. The retail investments and insurance revenues were $5.1 million, $4.4 million, and $5.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

**<u>Results of Operations</u>**

**<u>Table 18 - Summary of Results of Operations</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Net income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $4.44 | $4.52 | $5.42 |
| Return on average assets | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.24% |
| Return on average equity | 6.20% | 6.53% | 8.31% |
| Stockholders' equity as % of assets | 14.31% | 15.45% | 14.96% |
| Net interest margin | 3.57% | 3.28% | 3.54% |

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***Net Interest Income***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The amount of net interest income is affected by changes in interest rates and by the volume, mix, and interest rate sensitivity of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

On a fully tax-equivalent basis, net interest income was $713.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 26.0% increase from net interest income of $566.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The 2025 increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to increased average interest earning assets obtained from the Enterprise acquisition, as well as higher yields on interest earning assets, which were positively impacted by the accretion of purchase accounting marks from the Enterprise acquisition, and decreased funding costs. These factors resulted in a net interest margin of 3.57%, representing an increase of 29 basis point, as compared to 3.28% for the prior year.

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The following table presents the Company's average balances, net interest income, interest rate spread, and net interest margin for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Non-taxable income from loans and securities is presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis by adjusting tax-exempt income upward by an amount equivalent to the prevailing federal income taxes that would have been paid if the income had been fully taxable.

**<u>Table 19 - Average Balance, Interest Earned/Paid & Average Yields</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** | **2023** | **2023** | **2023** |
| | **Average Balance** | **Interest Earned/ Paid** | **Average Yield** | **Average Balance** | **Interest Earned/ Paid** | **Average Yield** | **Average Balance** | **Interest Earned/ Paid** | **Average Yield** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Interest-earning assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold, and short term investments | $479484 | $19766 | 4.12% | $125066 | $5669 | 4.53% | $118806 | $5186 | 4.37% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities - trading | 4642 |  | —% | 4562 |  | —% | 4411 |  | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities - taxable investments | 3017694 | 79268 | 2.63% | 2791246 | 57092 | 2.05% | 3027769 | 60336 | 1.99% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities - non-taxable investments <sup>(1)</sup> | 12410 | 435 | 3.51% | 192 | 7 | 3.65% | 190 | 7 | 3.68% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total securities | 3034746 | 79703 | 2.63% | 2796000 | 57099 | 2.04% | 3032370 | 60343 | 1.99% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | 14191 | 796 | 5.61% | 11960 | 712 | 5.95% | 3289 | 190 | 5.78% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial <sup>(1)</sup> | 3919199 | 243517 | 6.21% | 3166715 | 195751 | 6.18% | 3196129 | 191726 | 6.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate <sup>(1)</sup> | 7508938 | 401783 | 5.35% | 6811838 | 354941 | 5.21% | 6525394 | 315040 | 4.83% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction <sup>(1)</sup> | 1112459 | 76301 | 6.86% | 800254 | 58455 | 7.30% | 1019871 | 66440 | 6.51% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | 12540596 | 721601 | 5.75% | 10778807 | 609147 | 5.65% | 10741394 | 573206 | 5.34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 2688113 | 125455 | 4.67% | 2434114 | 106797 | 4.39% | 2217971 | 88210 | 3.98% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 1216821 | 77589 | 6.38% | 1115598 | 75543 | 6.77% | 1093546 | 70698 | 6.47% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer real estate | 3904934 | 203044 | 5.20% | 3549712 | 182340 | 5.14% | 3311517 | 158908 | 4.80% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 39286 | 2560 | 6.52% | 33761 | 2530 | 7.49% | 31202 | 2418 | 7.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans | 16484816 | 927205 | 5.62% | 14362280 | 794017 | 5.53% | 14084113 | 734532 | 5.22% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Interest-Earning Assets | 20013237 | 1027470 | 5.13% | 17295306 | 857497 | 4.96% | 17238578 | 800251 | 4.64% |
| Cash and Due from Banks | 209413 |  |  | 179955 |  |  | 180553 |  |  |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Stock | 23627 |  |  | 37155 |  |  | 33734 |  |  |
| Other Assets | 2051126 |  |  | 1831516 |  |  | 1853585 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Assets | $22297403 |  |  | $19343932 |  |  | $19306450 |  |  |
| Interest-bearing liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings and interest checking accounts | $5786258 | $66760 | 1.15% | $5169237 | $66334 | 1.28% | $5489923 | $43073 | 0.78% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 4019900 | 96768 | 2.41% | 2941539 | 69998 | 2.38% | 3022322 | 51630 | 1.71% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time certificates of deposits | 3060719 | 110868 | 3.62% | 2600190 | 110630 | 4.25% | 1724625 | 50050 | 2.90% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | 12866877 | 274396 | 2.13% | 10710966 | 246962 | 2.31% | 10236870 | 144753 | 1.41% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings | 452675 | 17718 | 3.91% | 840611 | 39048 | 4.65% | 782121 | 37624 | 4.81% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit, net | 1905 | 116 | 6.09% |  |  | —% |  |  | —% |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures | 62861 | 3867 | 6.15% | 62859 | 4506 | 7.17% | 62857 | 4359 | 6.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | 231228 | 17472 | 7.56% | 10107 | 508 | 5.03% | 49933 | 2470 | 4.95% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowings | 748669 | 39173 | 5.23% | 913577 | 44062 | 4.82% | 894911 | 44453 | 4.97% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing liabilities | 13615546 | 313569 | 2.30% | 11624543 | 291024 | 2.50% | 11131781 | 189206 | 1.70% |
| Non-interest-bearing demand deposits | 5047869 |  |  | 4431303 |  |  | 4918787 |  |  |
| Other liabilities | 325414 |  |  | 345286 |  |  | 374585 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 18988829 |  |  | 16401132 |  |  | 16425153 |  |  |
| Stockholders' equity | 3308574 |  |  | 2942800 |  |  | 2881297 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $22297403 |  |  | $19343932 |  |  | $19306450 |  |  |
| Net interest income <sup>(1)</sup> |  | $713901 |  |  | $566473 |  |  | $611045 |  |
| Interest rate spread <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  | 2.83% |  |  | 2.46% |  |  | 2.94% |
| Net interest margin <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  | 3.57% |  |  | 3.28% |  |  | 3.54% |
| Supplemental Information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits, including demand deposits | $17914746 | $274396 |  | $15142269 | $246962 |  | $15155657 | $144753 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of total deposits |  |  | 1.53% |  |  | 1.63% |  |  | 0.96% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total funding liabilities, including demand deposits | $18663415 | $313569 |  | $16055846 | $291024 |  | $16050568 | $189206 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of total funding liabilities |  |  | 1.68% |  |  | 1.81% |  |  | 1.18% |

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(1)The total amount of adjustment to present interest income and yield on a fully tax-equivalent basis is $5.1 million, $4.7 million, and $4.5 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(2)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average costs of interest-bearing liabilities.

(3)Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

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The following table presents certain information on a fully-tax equivalent basis regarding changes in the Company's interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided with respect to changes attributable to (1) changes in rate (change in rate multiplied by prior year volume), (2) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior year rate) and (3) changes in volume/rate (change in rate multiplied by change in volume) which is allocated to the change due to rate column:

**<u>Table 20 - Volume Rate Analysis</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025 Compared To 2024** | **2025 Compared To 2024** | **2025 Compared To 2024** | **2024 Compared To 2023** | **2024 Compared To 2023** | **2024 Compared To 2023** | **2023 Compared To 2022** | **2023 Compared To 2022** | **2023 Compared To 2022** |
| | **Change<br>Due to<br>Rate** | **Change<br>Due to<br>Volume** | **Total<br>Change** | **Change<br>Due to<br>Rate** | **Change<br>Due to<br>Volume** | **Total<br>Change** | **Change<br>Due to<br>Rate** | **Change<br>Due to<br>Volume** | **Total<br>Change** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Income on interest-earning assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-earning deposits, federal funds sold and short term investments | $(1968) | $16065 | $14097 | $210 | $273 | $483 | $3788 | $(12987) | $(9199) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable securities | 17544 | 4632 | 22176 | 1469 | (4713) | (3244) | 8626 | 1356 | 9982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable securities <sup>(1)</sup> | (17) | 445 | 428 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total securities |  |  | 22604 |  |  | (3244) |  |  | 9982 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | (49) | 133 | 84 | 21 | 501 | 522 | 72 | (54) | 18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 1251 | 46515 | 47766 | 5789 | (1764) | 4025 | 44730 | 7552 | 52282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 10519 | 36323 | 46842 | 26072 | 13829 | 39901 | 39675 | 256 | 39931 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | (4959) | 22805 | 17846 | 6322 | (14307) | (7985) | 16958 | (8322) | 8636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial |  |  | 112454 |  |  | 35941 |  |  | 100849 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 7514 | 11144 | 18658 | 9991 | 8596 | 18587 | 11379 | 13388 | 24767 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | (4808) | 6854 | 2046 | 3419 | 1426 | 4845 | 25309 | 1341 | 26650 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer real estate |  |  | 20704 |  |  | 23432 |  |  | 51417 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other consumer | (384) | 414 | 30 | (86) | 198 | 112 | 356 | (52) | 304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  | 133188 |  |  | 59485 |  |  | 152570 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total |  |  | $169973 |  |  | $57246 |  |  | $153371 |
| Expense of interest-bearing liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings and interest checking accounts | $(7492) | $7918 | $426 | $25777 | $(2516) | $23261 | $35640 | $(906) | $34734 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 1109 | 25661 | 26770 | 19748 | (1380) | 18368 | 41513 | (1566) | 39947 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time certificates of deposits | (19356) | 19594 | 238 | 35170 | 25410 | 60580 | 43957 | 1463 | 45420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits |  |  | 27434 |  |  | 102209 |  |  | 120101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings | (3310) | (18020) | (21330) | (1390) | 2814 | 1424 | 22455 | 14856 | 37311 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit | 116 |  | 116 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (31) | (31) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures | (639) |  | (639) | 147 |  | 147 | 2234 |  | 2234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | 5850 | 11114 | 16964 | 8 | (1970) | (1962) | (5) | 5 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowings |  |  | (4889) |  |  | (391) |  |  | 39514 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total |  |  | $22545 |  |  | $101818 |  |  | $159615 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in net interest income |  |  | $147428 |  |  | $(44572) |  |  | $(6244) |

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(1)The table above reflects income determined on a fully tax equivalent basis. See footnote to Table 19 above for the related adjustments.

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***Provision For Credit Losses*** The provision for credit losses represents the charge to expense that is required to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit losses. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $65.5 million, $36.3 million and $23.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The increase in the current period includes $34.5 million related to non-PCD loans acquired from Enterprise. The increases between 2024 and 2023 are attributable to idiosyncratic events within the commercial portfolios.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company's allowance for credit losses, as a percentage of total loans, was 1.03%, 1.17% and 1.00% at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease from the prior periods is due to charge-offs taken on loans that were specifically reserved for at those periods. See *Note 4, "Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report, for further details surrounding the primary drivers of the provision for credit losses during the period.

***Non-interest Income***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth information regarding non-interest income for the periods shown:

**<u>Table 21 - Non-interest Income</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | | | **Change** | **Change** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **Amount** | **%** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit account fees | $32141 | $26455 | $5686 | 21.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange and ATM fees | 20989 | 19055 | 1934 | 10.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment management | 50045 | 42744 | 7301 | 17.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 4531 | 4143 | 388 | 9.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies | 9434 | 8086 | 1348 | 16.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on life insurance benefits | 1965 | 457 | 1508 | 330.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan level derivative income | 3564 | 2117 | 1447 | 68.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-interest income | 26020 | 24957 | 1063 | 4.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $148689 | $128014 | $20675 | 16.2% |

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The primary reasons for significant variances in the non-interest income categories shown in the preceding table are noted below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Deposit account fees were higher than the year ago period as a result of increases in overdraft and cash management fees, as well as increased volume attributable to Enterprise acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Interchange and ATM fees increased year-over-year primarily due to increased volume due to the Enterprise acquisition and timing of vendor rebates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Investment management and advisory income increased year-over-year, and is primarily attributable to higher asset-based revenue resulting from higher levels of assets under administration, which increased by $2.2 billion, or 31.0%, from $7.0 billion at December 31, 2024 to $9.2 billion at December 31, 2025, including the addition of $1.5 billion in assets under administration acquired from Enterprise. This increase was partially offset by lower insurance commissions recognized in 2025 as compared to 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Mortgage banking income increased year-over-year, driven by higher origination volume as compared to the same prior year period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies were primarily attributable to policies obtained in connection with the Enterprise acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Gain on life insurance benefits increased year-over-year as the Company received higher levels of proceeds on life insurance policies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Loan level derivative income increased year-over-year, reflecting fluctuations in customer demand fueled by changes in the macroeconomic environment.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Other noninterest income increased year-over-year, driven primarily by business owner advisory services of $533,000, credit card fee income of $502,000, checkbook fees of $319,000, and payment processing income of $294,000. These increases were partially offset by decreases in FHLB dividend income and less equity securities unrealized gains.

***Non-interest Expense***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth information regarding non-interest expense for the periods shown:

**<u>Table 22 - Non-interest Expense</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | | | **Change** | **Change** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **Amount** | **%** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $287499 | $233653 | $53846 | 23.0% |
| Occupancy and equipment | 57596 | 52072 | 5524 | 10.6% |
| Data processing and facilities management | 11180 | 9957 | 1223 | 12.3% |
| Software and subscriptions | 24216 | 18152 | 6064 | 33.4% |
| FDIC assessment | 12500 | 10892 | 1608 | 14.8% |
| Debit card expense | 8492 | 6630 | 1862 | 28.1% |
| Consulting | 6613 | 7125 | (512) | (7.2)% |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 16910 | 5905 | 11005 | 186.4% |
| Merger and acquisition expense | 39635 | 1902 | 37733 | (100.0)% |
| Other non-interest expense | 65240 | 60078 | 5162 | 8.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $529881 | $406366 | $123515 | 30.4% |

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The primary reasons for significant variances in the non-interest expense categories shown in the preceding tables are noted below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Salaries and employee benefits increased year-over-year primarily attributable to increases in general salaries of $30.4 million, including the impact of an expanded employee base as a result of the Enterprise acquisition, as well as increases in incentive programs of approximately $6.9 million, medical plan insurance of $4.3 million, payroll taxes of $3.5 million and commissions of $2.4 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Occupancy and equipment expense increased year-over-year, primarily attributable to the expanded branch network, real estate and other fixed assets obtained from the Enterprise acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Data processing increases reflect overall increased levels of transactional activity in conjunction with the Company's growth, including the Enterprise acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Software and subscriptions increased primarily due to the Company's continued investment in its technology infrastructure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• FDIC assessment expense increased in comparison to the prior year, primarily attributable to an increased assessment rate following the Enterprise acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Debit card expenses increased year-over-year, driven primarily by a one-time credit of $1.1 million recognized during 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Consulting expense decreased year-over-year due primarily to the timing of strategic initiatives.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Amortization of intangible assets increased, driven by increased amortization attributable to the core deposit intangible, customer list and other intangible assets established as part of the Enterprise acquisition.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company incurred merger and acquisition expenses of $39.6 million and $1.9 million during the years ended 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to the Company's acquisition of Enterprise. The majority of the merger expense related to change in control and severance contracts, vendor systems contract terminations, as well as legal and professional fees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Other non-interest expenses increased year-over year, driven primarily by increases in internet banking expense of $837,000, examinations and audits of $784,000, loan workout costs of $739,000, director fees of $619,000, telecommunications costs of $592,000, contract labor of $395,000, reciprocal deposit fees of $372,000, business development and customer events of $310,000, along with other miscellaneous expenses. These increases were partially offset by decreases in card issuance costs, losses on equity securities, defined benefit plan costs, and other losses and change-offs .

***Income Taxes***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The tax effect of all income and expense transactions is recognized by the Company in each year's consolidated statements of income, regardless of the year in which the transactions are reported for income tax purposes. The following table sets forth information regarding the Company's tax provision and applicable tax rates for the periods indicated:

**<u>Table 23 - Tax Provision and Applicable Tax Rates</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Combined federal and state income tax provisions | $57048 | $55046 | $75632 |
| Effective income tax rates | 21.76% | 22.27% | 24.00% |
| Blended statutory tax rate | 27.47% | 27.91% | 27.91% |

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The effective tax rate is impacted by pre-tax income levels, a decrease in the statutory state tax rate, as well as increased tax benefits from low-income housing tax credits. The effective tax rates in the table are lower than the blended statutory tax rates due to the impact of discrete items, including tax benefits related to equity compensation, as well as certain tax preference assets such as life insurance policies, tax exempt bonds and federal tax credits, such as low income housing tax credits.

For additional information related to the Company's income taxes see *Note 11, "Income Taxes"* and *Note 12, "Low Income Housing Project Investments"* within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

*The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA")* was enacted on July 4, 2025. Among other things, the new law makes permanent certain expiring business tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These include provisions which allow businesses to immediately expense, for tax purposes, the cost of new investments in certain qualified depreciable assets and the cost of qualified domestic research and development. The OBBBA also imposes a floor on tax deductions taken on charitable contributions. Further, the OBBBA significantly changes U.S. tax law related to foreign operations and certain tax credits; however, such changes are not anticipated to have a material impact to the Company's financial statements.

***Dividends***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company declared quarterly cash dividends totaling $2.36 per common share in 2025 and $2.28 per common share in 2024. The 2025 and 2024 ratio of dividends paid to earnings was 50.65% and 50.08%, respectively.

Since substantially all of the funds available for the payment of dividends are derived from the Bank, future dividends of the Company will depend on the earnings of the Bank, its financial condition, its need for funds, applicable governmental policies and regulations, and other such matters as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

***Comparison of 2024 vs. 2023*** For a discussion of our results for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, please see *Item 7. "*<u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000776901/000077690125000093/indb-20241231.htm)</u>.

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**<u>Risk Management</u>**

The Board of Directors has approved an Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Risk Appetite Statement to state the Company's goals and objectives in identifying, measuring, and managing the risks associated with the Company's current and near future anticipated size and complexity. Management is responsible for comprehensive enterprise risk management, and continually strives to adopt and implement practices that strike an appropriate balance between risk and reward and permit the achievement of strategic goals in a controlled environment.

The Company has implemented the "three lines of defense" enterprise risk management model . The first line of defense represents all operating business units, and corporate functions. Under the purview of the Chief Risk Officer, the second line of defense monitors and provides risk management advice across all risk domains, and is comprised of Enterprise Risk Management/Operational Risk, Enterprise Compliance, and Information Security. The activities of the second line of defense are overseen by and reported to the Board Risk Committee on a regular basis. Under the purview of the Chief Internal Auditor, the third line of defense is the independent assurance function primarily executed by the Company's internal audit department. Third line of defense audit activities are overseen by and reported to the Company's Board Audit Committee on a regular basis. Risk management efforts are further supported and bolstered through a formal and robust risk governance structure comprised of various management level committees that are designed to identify, monitor, report and mitigate top risks faced by the Company based on its risk taxonomy as described below.

The Board of Directors, with the assistance of its Risk Committee, exercised oversight of the Company's risk management program and practices. As risks must be taken to create value, the Board of Directors has approved a Risk Appetite Statement that defines the acceptable residual risk appetite for the Company and the nine major risk types identified as having the potential to create significant adverse impacts on the Company, such as financial losses, reputational damage, legal or regulatory actions, failure to achieve strategic objectives, diminished customer experience, and/or cultural erosion. The nine major risk categories identified by the Company and addressed in the Risk Appetite Statement are strategic and emerging risk, culture risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market and interest rate risk, operational risk, reputation risk, regulatory and compliance risk, and technology and cyber risk, each of which is discussed below.

***Strategic and Emerging Risk*** Strategic and emerging risk is the risk arising from adverse strategic or business decisions, misalignment of strategic direction with the Company's mission and values, failure to execute strategies or tactics, or an inadequate adaptation or lack of responsiveness to industry and/or operating environment changes. Management seeks to mitigate strategic and emerging risk through strategic planning, frequent executive review of strategic plan progress, monitoring of competitors and technology, assessment of new products, new branches, and new business initiatives, customer advocacy, and crisis management planning.

***Culture Risk*** Culture risk is the risk arising from failed leadership and/or ineffective colleague engagement and workplace management that causes the Company to lose sight of core values and, through acts or omissions, damage the relationship-based culture that has been one of the foundations of the Company's success. Management seeks to mitigate culture risk through effective employee relations, leadership that encourages continuous improvement, cultural development and reinforcement of core values, communication of clear ethical and behavioral standards, consistent enforcement of policies and programs, discipline of misbehavior, alignment of incentives and compensation, and by promoting a company-wide focus on respect for individual differences and differing perspectives.

***Credit Risk*** Credit risk is the risk arising from the failure of a borrower or a counterparty to a contract to make payments as agreed, and includes the risks arising from inadequate collateral and mismanagement of loan concentrations. While the collateral securing loans may be sufficient in some cases to recover the amount due, in other cases the Company may experience significant credit losses that could have an adverse effect on its operating results. The Company makes assumptions and judgments about the collectability of its loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of its borrowers and counterparties and the value of collateral for the repayment of loans. For further discussion regarding the credit risk and the credit quality of the Company's loan portfolio, see *Note 5, "Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report**.**

***Liquidity Risk*** Liquidity risk is the risk arising from the Company being unable to meet obligations when due. Liquidity risk includes the inability to access funding sources or manage fluctuations in available funding levels. Liquidity risk also results from a failure to recognize or address market condition changes that affect the ability to liquidate assets quickly with minimal value loss.

The Company's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowings, and the amortization, prepayment, and maturities of loans and securities. The Bank utilizes its extensive branch network to access retail customers who provide a base of in-market

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core deposits. These funds are principally comprised of demand deposits, interest checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts. Interest rates, economic conditions, and competitive factors greatly influence deposit levels.

The Company measures funds availability and surplus under both stress and non-stress conditions. In addition, liquidity monitoring ensures appropriate oversight of funding exposures and reliance, as well as available capacity. The Company continually monitors both on and off balance sheet liquidity sources to understand vulnerabilities and when adjustments to the balance between sources and uses of funds may be necessary. Management regularly performs liquidity stress testing to assess potential liquidity outflows or funding concerns resulting from economic or industry disruptions, volatility in the financial markets, or unforeseen credit events. The results of these scenarios are used to inform the Company's Contingency Funding Plan and help provide the basis for its liquidity needs.

The Company prioritizes core deposits as a primary funding source and continues to maintain a variety of available liquidity sources, including FHLB advances, and Federal Reserve borrowing capacity. These funding sources serve as a contingent source of liquidity and, when profitable lending and investment opportunities exist, the Company may access them to provide the liquidity needed to grow the balance sheet. The amount and type of assets that the Company has available to pledge affects the Company's FHLB and Federal Reserve borrowing capacity. The Company's lending decisions, therefore, can also affect its liquidity position.

The Company may also have the ability to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or unsecured debt privately or publicly, as demonstrated by the $300.0 million subordinated debt issuance completed by the Company during the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, the Company is able to acquire brokered certificates of deposits at its discretion. The availability and cost of equity or debt on an unsecured basis is dependent on many factors, including the Company's financial position, the market environment, and the Company's credit rating. The Company monitors the factors that could affect its ability to raise liquidity through these channels.

The table below shows current and unused liquidity capacity from various sources at the dates indicated:

**<u>Table 24 - Sources of Liquidity</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | **Outstanding** | **Additional<br>Borrowing Capacity** | **Outstanding** | **Additional<br>Borrowing Capacity** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings <sup>(1)</sup> | $416549 | $2812217 | 638514 | 1992574 |
| Line of credit, net <sup>(2)</sup> | 49953 | 75000 |  |  |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Boston <sup>(3)</sup> |  | 5472672 |  | 3635233 |
| Unpledged securities |  | 576504 |  | 564676 |
| Federal Funds Lines of Credit |  | 100000 |  | 50000 |
| Junior subordinated debentures <sup>(4)</sup> | 62862 |  | 62860 |  |
| Subordinated debt <sup>(4)</sup> | 296483 |  |  |  |
| Brokered deposits <sup>(4)</sup> | 6000 |  | 61236 |  |
|  | $831847 | $9036393 | $762610 | $6242483 |

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(1)Loans and securities with a carrying value of $4.5 billion and $3.8 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

(2)Represents line of credit available to the parent Company.

(3)Loans and securities with a carrying value of $8.3 billion and $4.6 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, were pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

(4)The additional borrowing capacity has not been assessed for these categories.

In addition to customary operational liquidity practices, the Board and management recognize the need to establish reasonable guidelines to manage a heightened liquidity risk environment. Catalysts for elevated liquidity risk can be Company-specific issues and/or systemic macro-economic or industry-wide events. Management is therefore responsible for instituting systems and controls designed to provide advanced detection of potentially significant funding shortages, establishing methods for assessing and monitoring risk levels, and instituting responses that may alleviate or circumvent a potential liquidity crisis.

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Management has established a Contingency Funding Plan to provide a framework to detect potential liquidity problems and appropriately address them in a timely manner.

***Market and Interest Rate Risk*** Market risk refers to the risk of potential losses arising from changes in interest rates and the value of assets due to market conditions or other external factors or events. Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk to which the Company has exposure to due to the nature of its operations.

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of income to changes in interest rates. Interest rate changes, as well as fluctuations in the level and duration of assets and liabilities, affect net interest income, which is the Company's primary source of revenue. Interest rate risk arises directly from the Company's core banking activities. In addition to directly affecting net interest income, changes in the level of interest rates can also affect the amount of loans originated, the timing of cash flows on loans and securities, and the fair value of securities and derivatives, and have other effects.

Management strives to control interest rate risk within limits approved by the Board of Directors that reflect the Company's tolerance for interest rate risk over short-term and long-term horizons. The Company attempts to manage interest rate risk by identifying, quantifying, and, where appropriate, hedging exposure. If assets and liabilities do not re-price simultaneously and in equal volume, the potential for interest rate exposure exists. It is the Company's objective to maintain stability in the growth of net interest income through the maintenance of an appropriate mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and, when necessary within limits management deems prudent, with hedging instruments such as interest rate swaps, floors, and caps.

The Company quantifies its interest rate exposures using net interest income and Economic Value of Equity analysis. Key assumptions in these analyses relate to behavior of interest rates and behavior of the Company's deposit and loan customers. The most material assumptions relate to the prepayment of loans and securities and the life and sensitivity of non-maturity deposits (*e.g.*, demand deposit, savings, and money market accounts). The risk of prepayment tends to increase when interest rates fall. Since future prepayment behavior of loan customers is uncertain, interest rate sensitivity of loans cannot be determined with precision and actual behavior may differ from assumptions to a significant degree. Non-maturity deposits, assumptions over customer behavior, shifts in deposits categories, and magnitude of impact to the cost of deposits all may differ from what is currently anticipated by the models or analyses.

Given the volatility associated with market rates, and the uncertainty surrounding future rate movements, management has continued to maintain a more neutral interest rate risk position. The Company runs numerous scenarios to quantify and effectively assist in managing interest rate risk, including instantaneous parallel shifts over one and two year horizons, and a series of non-parallel shocks to evaluate the impact of different yield curve shape. Key highlights of the Company's net interest income sensitivity is summarized in the following table:

**<u>Table 25 - Interest Rate Sensitivity</u>**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | **Year 1** | **Year 1** |
| Parallel rate shocks (basis points) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-200 | (1.1)% | (2.9)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-100 | (0.4)% | (0.9)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;+100 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;+200 | 0.1% | 1.2% |

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The results depicted in the table above are dependent on material assumptions, such as prepayment rates, decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and other factors, which management believes are reasonable. These assumptions may be impacted by customer preferences or competitive influences and therefore actual experience may differ from the assumptions in the model. Accordingly, although the tables provide an indication of the Company's interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates, and actual results may differ.

The most significant market factors affecting the Company's net interest income during the year ended December 31, 2025 were the shape of the U.S. Government securities and interest rate swap yield curve, the U.S. prime interest rate, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, and other interest rates offered on long-term fixed rate loans.

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The Company manages the interest rate risk inherent in both its loan and borrowing portfolios by using interest rate swap agreements and interest rate caps and floors. An interest rate swap is an agreement in which one party agrees to pay a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount in exchange for receiving a fixed rate of interest on the same notional amount for a predetermined period from the other party. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements where one party agrees to pay a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period to a second party if certain market interest rate thresholds are realized. While interest is paid or received in swap, cap, and floors agreements, the notional principal amount is not exchanged. The Company may also manage the interest rate risk inherent in its mortgage banking operations by entering into forward sales contracts under which the Company agrees to deliver whole mortgage loans to various investors. See *Note* 10, "*Derivatives and Hedging Activities"* within Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report for additional information regarding the Company's derivative financial instruments.

Movements in foreign currency rates or commodity prices do not directly or materially affect the Company's earnings. Movements in equity prices may have a modest impact on earnings by affecting the volume of activity or the amount of fees from investment-related business lines. See *Note* 3*, "Securities"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

***Operational Risk***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operational risk is the risk arising from human error or misconduct, transaction errors or delays, inadequate or failed internal systems or processes, data unavailability, loss, or poor quality, or adverse external events. Operational risk includes fraud risk and model risk. Potential operational risk exposure exists throughout the Company. The continued effectiveness of colleagues and operational infrastructure are integral to mitigating operational risk, and any shortcomings subject the Company to risks that vary in size, scale and scope.

***Reputation Risk*** Reputation risk is the risk arising from negative public opinion of the Company and the Bank. Management seeks to mitigate reputational risk through actions that include a structured process of customer complaint resolution and ongoing reputational monitoring.

***Regulatory and Compliance Risk*** Regulatory and Compliance risk is the risk arising from violations of laws or regulations, non-conformance with prescribed practices, internal bank policies and procedures, or ethical standards. Compliance risk includes consumer compliance risk, legal risk, and regulatory compliance risk. Management seeks to mitigate compliance risk through compliance training and regulatory change management processes.

***Technology and Cyber Risk*** Technology and Cyber risk is the risk of losses or other impacts arising from the failure of technology systems to function in accordance with expectations and business requirements. Technology risks include technical failures, unlawful tampering with technical systems, cyber security, terrorist activities, ineffectiveness or exposure due to interruption in third party support. Management seeks to mitigate technology risk through appropriate security and controls over data and its technological environment. The Bank manages cybersecurity threats proactively and maintains robust controls to protect its critical systems and information assets by investing in secure, reliable and resilient technology infrastructure, fostering a culture of technology risk awareness and continuously improving its technology risk management practices.

**<u>Contractual Obligations, Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Obligations</u>**

In the ordinary course of business the Company has entered into contractual obligations, commitments, residential loans sold with recourse and other off-balance sheet financial instruments. Refer to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements in this report for further information and the expected timing of the applicable payments as of December 31, 2025. These include payments related to (i) borrowings *(Note 8 - Borrowings*), (ii) lease obligations (*Note 17 -* Leases), (iii) time deposits with stated maturity dates (*Note 7 - Deposits*), (iv) commitments to extend credit (*Note 18 - Commitments and Contingencies*), (v) derivative positions (*Note 10 -* Derivatives and Hedging Activities), and (vi) unfunded commitments on low income housing project investments (*Note 12 -* Low Income Housing Project Investments). Also refer to *Table 24 - Sources of Liquidity* within Item 7 of this Report for further details surrounding the Company's current and unused liquidity resources.

**<u>Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices</u>**

The consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto presented in Item 8 of this Report have been prepared in accordance with GAAP which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

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The financial nature of the Company's consolidated financial statements is more clearly affected by changes in interest rates than by inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily fluctuate in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, inflation does affect the Company because, as prices increase, the money supply grows and interest rates are affected by inflationary expectations. The impact on the Company is a noted increase in the size of loan requests with resulting growth in total assets. In addition, operating expenses may increase without a corresponding increase in productivity. There is no precise method, however, to measure the effects of inflation on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, any examination or analysis of the financial statements should take into consideration the possible effects of inflation.

**<u>Critical Accounting Estimates</u>**

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Certain estimates associated with these policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of assumptions and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. These critical accounting estimates are defined as estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had, or are reasonably likely to have, a material impact on financial condition or results of operations. Management believes that the Company's most critical accounting policies and estimates upon which the Company's financial condition depends, and which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments, are as follows:

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans Held for Investment*** &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses in accordance with the CECL methodology for loans measured at amortized cost. The allowance for credit losses is established based upon the Company's current estimate of expected lifetime credit losses. Arriving at an appropriate amount of allowance for credit losses involves a high degree of judgment.

The Company estimates credit losses on a collective basis for loans sharing similar risk characteristics using a quantitative model combined with an assessment of certain qualitative factors designed to address forecast risk and model risk inherent in the quantitative model output. Management's judgment is required for the selection and application of these factors which are derived from historical loss experience as well as assumptions surrounding expected future losses and economic forecasts.

Loans that no longer share similar risk characteristics with any pools of assets are subject to individual assessment and are removed from the collectively assessed pools to avoid double counting. For the loans that are individually assessed, the Company uses either a discounted cash flow ("DCF") approach or a fair value of collateral approach. The latter approach is used for loans deemed to be collateral dependent or when foreclosure is probable. Changes in these judgments and assumptions could be due to a number of circumstances which may have a direct impact on the provision for loan losses and may result in changes to the amount of allowance. The allowance for credit losses is increased by the provision for credit losses and by recoveries of loans previously charged off. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management's assessments confirm that the Company will not collect the full amortized cost basis of a loan.

Management performs periodic sensitivity and stress testing using available economic forecasts in order to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses under varying scenarios. Given the Company's benign loss history, the analyses performed have not resulted in a material change to the quantitative allowance but have informed management's determination of qualitative adjustments and act as corroborating evidence as to the appropriateness of the allowance as a whole. For additional discussion of the Company's methodology of assessing the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses, see *Note 4, "Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

***Income Taxes*** The Company accounts for income taxes using two components of income tax expense, current and deferred. Current taxes represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from taxing authorities in the current year. In estimating accrued taxes, management assesses the relative merits and risks of the appropriate tax treatment of transactions, taking into account statutory, judicial, and regulatory guidance in the context of the Company's tax position. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future effects on income taxes that result from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, and carry-forwards that exist at the end of a period. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates and provisions of the enacted tax law and are not discounted to reflect the time-value of money. The effect of any change in enacted tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are assessed for recoverability and the Company may record a valuation allowance if it believes based on available evidence that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets recognized will not be realized before their expiration. The amount of the deferred

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tax asset recognized and considered realizable could be reduced if projected income is not achieved due to various factors such as unfavorable business conditions. If projected income is not expected to be achieved, the Company may record a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that it believes can be realized in its future tax returns. Additionally, deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated based on tax rates expected to be in effect in future periods. Previously recorded tax assets and liabilities need to be adjusted when the expected date of the future event is revised based upon current information. The Company may also record an unrecognized tax benefit related to uncertain tax positions taken by the Company on its tax returns for which there is less than a 50% likelihood of being recognized upon a tax examination. All movements in unrecognized tax benefits are recognized through the provision for income taxes. Taxes are discussed in more detail in *Note 11, "Income Taxes"* within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

***Business Combinations*** In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective fair values as of the date of acquisition, with the related transaction costs expensed in the period incurred. The Company may use third party valuation specialists to assist in the determination of fair value of certain assets and liabilities at the acquisition date, including loans, core deposit intangibles and time deposits. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, the estimates are inherently uncertain. The allowance for credit losses on PCD loans is recognized within business combination accounting. The allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans is recognized as a provision expense in the same period as the business combination. For further discussion of the Company's accounting policies for estimating credit losses on acquired loans, see *Note 4, "Loans, Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

***Valuation of Goodwill/Intangible Assets and Analysis for Impairment*** The Company has increased its market share through the acquisition of entire financial institutions accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, as well as from the acquisition of branches (not the entire institution) and other non-banking entities. For all acquisitions, the Company is required to record assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value, which is an estimate determined by the use of internal or other valuation techniques, which may include the use of third-party specialists. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment at least annually, or more often if warranted, using a combined qualitative and quantitative impairment approach. The initial qualitative approach assesses whether the existence of events or circumstances led to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare carrying value to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

The Company's goodwill relates to acquisitions that are fully integrated into the retail banking operations, which management does not consider to be at risk of failing step one in the near future. The Company's other intangible assets are subject to amortization and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. When applicable, the Company tests each of the other intangibles by comparing the carrying value of the intangible to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.

***Valuation of Investment Securities*** Securities that the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and are accounted for using historical cost, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount. Trading and equity securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in other non-interest income. All other securities are classified as securities available-for-sale and are carried at fair market value. The fair values of securities are based on either quoted market price or third-party pricing services. In general, the third-party pricing services employ various methodologies, including but not limited to, broker quotes and proprietary models. Management does not typically adjust the prices received from third-party pricing services. Depending upon the type of security, management employs various techniques to analyze the pricing it receives from third-parties, such as reviewing model inputs, reviewing comparable trades, analyzing changes in market yields and, in certain instances, reviewing the underlying collateral of the security. Management reviews changes in fair values from period to period and performs testing to ensure that the prices received from the third parties are consistent with their expectation of the market.

Management determines if the market for a security is active primarily based upon the frequency of which the security, or similar securities, are traded. For securities which are determined to have an inactive market, fair value models are calibrated and to the extent possible, significant inputs are back tested on a quarterly basis. The third-party service provider performs calibration and testing of the models by comparing anticipated inputs to actual results, on a quarterly basis. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale are reported, on an after-tax basis, as a separate component of stockholders' equity in accumulated other comprehensive income.

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**<u>Recent Accounting Developments</u>**

See *Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies"* within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Report.

**ITEM 7A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Risk Management" in Item 7 of this Report.

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**ITEM 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA**

**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corp.

**Opinion on the Financial Statements**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Independent Bank Corp. (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 27, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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| | ***Allowance for credit losses*** |
| **Description of the Matter** | The Company's loan portfolio totaled $18.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, and the associated allowance for credit losses ("allowance") was $190 million. As discussed in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company estimates the allowance on a collective basis for loans sharing similar risk characteristics using a quantitative model based on probability of default, loss given default and exposure at default estimates, which are derived from internal historical default and loss experience, adjusted for economic forecasts. The output is then combined with an assessment of qualitative factors, including economic and business conditions, changes to collateral values and other external factors, which factors are designed to address forecast risk and model risk inherent in the quantitative model output. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are individually evaluated and an allowance is determined based on a discounted cash flow or the fair value of collateral. |
|  | Auditing the Company's allowance for credit losses was complex due to the quantitative modeling used and involved subjective judgment to evaluate management's determination of the qualitative risk factor adjustments and the allowance on individually evaluated loans described above. |

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| **How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit** | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company's allowance process, which included, among others, controls over the appropriateness of the methodology, the development, operation and monitoring of the quantitative model, the reliability and accuracy of data used in developing the estimate, and management's review and approval process over the economic forecasts, qualitative adjustments, individually evaluated loans, and overall allowance result. |
|  | We tested the completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of the underlying data, calculation, and methodology used to determine key assumption inputs into the quantitative model. We evaluated whether changes existed, or should have existed, to the key assumptions or quantitative model and concluded those changes were reasonable. |
|  | To test the qualitative factors, among other procedures, we assessed management's methodology and considered whether relevant risks were reflected in the models and whether adjustments to the model output were appropriate. We tested the completeness, accuracy and relevance of the underlying data used to estimate the qualitative adjustments. We evaluated whether qualitative adjustments were reasonable based on changes in economic conditions, the loan portfolio, management's policies and procedures, and lending personnel. For example, we evaluated the reasonableness of qualitative adjustments for economic and business conditions, changes to collateral values and other external factors. We also assessed whether qualitative adjustments were consistent with publicly available information. Further, we performed an independent search for the existence of new or contrary information relating to risks impacting the qualitative adjustments to validate that management's considerations were appropriate. Additionally, we evaluated whether the overall allowance, inclusive of qualitative adjustments, reasonably reflects losses expected in the loan portfolio by comparing to peer bank data. |
|  | For the allowance on individually evaluated loans, we assessed management's use of either a discounted cash flow or fair value of collateral approach based on the nature of the loan. We evaluated the methodologies and the assumptions used by management in determining the likelihood of recoverability and valuation of the underlying collateral. Procedures performed included testing the completeness and accuracy of management's population and testing the calculation of the allowance on individually evaluated loans. |
|  | ***Fair Value of Acquired Loans and Core Deposit Intangible Recognized as Part of the Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. Merger*** |
| **Description of the Matter** | As described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. ("Enterprise") on July 1, 2025. The transaction has been accounted for as a business combination and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Enterprise were recorded at fair value as of the merger date. The fair value of loans acquired from Enterprise was approximately $3.9 billion as of July 1, 2025. As disclosed by the Company, the fair value of acquired loans was determined using market participant assumptions in estimating the amount and timing of both principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected, as adjusted for an estimate of future credit losses and prepayments, and then applying a market-based discount rate to those cash flows. Additionally, the Company recognized a core deposit intangible asset of approximately $123 million as of July 1, 2025. The fair value of the core deposit intangible asset was determined based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate commensurate with market participants. |

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| | Auditing the Company's estimates of the fair value of acquired loans and core deposit intangible asset was complex due to the judgment required by management in determining the discount rates and loss rates used in the discounted cash flow methodology for the fair value of acquired loans and the projected deposit attrition rates and float reserve assumptions for the fair value of the core deposit intangible asset. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and effort in performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence obtained related to the judgments made by management, and required the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge. |
| **How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit** | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company's process for estimating the fair value of acquired loans and core deposit intangible, including management's controls over completeness and accuracy of key inputs and assumptions used in the discounted cash flow methodology, including loan and deposit data. |
| | To test the estimated fair value of acquired loans, our audit procedures included, among others, involving EY specialists to assist us in testing management's methodology and significant assumptions used in measuring the fair value of the acquired loan portfolio. We involved our specialists to test, on a sample basis, the determination and application of discount rates and loss rates by comparing management's selected assumptions to independently developed ranges based on third party market data. We tested, on a sample basis, completeness and accuracy of the underlying loan data provided by management that was used in the fair value calculation. On a sample basis, we performed independent comparative calculations of the fair value adjustment to the acquired loans. |
| | To test the estimated fair value of the core deposit intangible asset, our audit procedures included, among others, involving EY specialists to assist us in testing management's methodology and significant assumptions used in measuring the fair value of the core deposit intangible. We involved our specialists to test the determination and application of projected deposit attrition rates and float reserve assumptions by comparing management's selected assumptions to independently developed ranges based on third party market data. Additionally, we tested completeness and accuracy of the underlying deposit data provided by management that was used in the fair value calculation. Lastly, we performed an independent comparative calculation of the core deposit intangible asset fair value. |

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| /s/ | Ernst & Young LLP |
| We have served as the Company's auditor since 2009 | We have served as the Company's auditor since 2009 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Boston, Massachusetts |
| February 27, 2026 | February 27, 2026 |

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

(Dollars in thousands)

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| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Assets** | **Assets** | **Assets** |
| Cash and due from banks | $229770 | $187849 |
| Interest-earning deposits with banks | 542132 | 32041 |
| Securities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading | 4720 | 4245 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equities | 21581 | 21204 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Available for sale (amortized cost $2,051,822 and $1,353,964) | 2004247 | 1250944 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Held to maturity (fair value $1,190,733 and $1,291,801) | 1279027 | 1434956 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total securities | 3309575 | 2711349 |
| Loans held for sale (at fair value) | 35909 | 7271 |
| Loans |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 4611789 | 3246455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 8275408 | 6839705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 1399193 | 782078 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 2873443 | 2460600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity - first position | 506764 | 490115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity - subordinate positions | 790898 | 650053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 46282 | 39372 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total loans | 18503777 | 14508378 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: allowance for credit losses | (189877) | (169984) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loans | 18313900 | 14338394 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 21835 | 31573 |
| Bank premises and equipment, net | 218190 | 193320 |
| Goodwill | 1090610 | 985072 |
| Other intangible assets | 133576 | 12284 |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance policies | 378576 | 303965 |
| Other assets | 638823 | 570447 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $24912896 | $19373565 |
| **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** | **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** | **Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity** |
| Deposits |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-interest-bearing demand deposits | $5600955 | $4390703 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings and interest checking accounts | 6482970 | 5207548 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 4774645 | 2960381 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time certificates of deposit | 3268220 | 2747346 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | 20126790 | 15305978 |
| Borrowings |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings | 416549 | 638514 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $47) | 49953 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $26 and $28) | 62862 | 62860 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debentures (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,517) | 296483 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total borrowings | 825847 | 701374 |
| Other liabilities | 394531 | 373093 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 21347168 | 16380445 |
| Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
| Stockholders' Equity |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized: 1,000,000 shares, outstanding: none |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized: 75,000,000 shares,<br>issued and outstanding: 49,243,813 shares at December 31, 2025 and 42,500,611 shares at December 31, 2024 (includes 254,359 and 199,410 shares of unvested participating restricted stock awards, respectively) | 490 | 423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Value of shares held in rabbi trust at cost: 75,247 shares at December 31, 2025 and 78,088 shares at December 31, 2024 | (3452) | (3383) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation obligation | 3452 | 3383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid in capital | 2335879 | 1909980 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | 1269113 | 1172724 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (39754) | (90007) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 3565728 | 2993120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $24912896 | $19373565 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Interest income |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest and fees on loans | $922225 | $789274 | $730008 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable interest and dividends on securities | 79268 | 57092 | 60336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable interest and dividends on securities | 345 | 6 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on loans held for sale | 796 | 712 | 190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on federal funds sold and short-term investments | 19766 | 5669 | 5186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest and dividend income | 1022400 | 852753 | 795726 |
| Interest expense |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on deposits | 274396 | 246962 | 144752 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on borrowings | 39173 | 44062 | 44453 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest expense | 313569 | 291024 | 189205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | 708831 | 561729 | 606521 |
| Provision for credit losses | 65469 | 36250 | 23250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 643362 | 525479 | 583271 |
| Non-interest income |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit account fees | 32141 | 26455 | 23486 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange and ATM fees | 20989 | 19055 | 18108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment management | 50045 | 42744 | 40191 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 4531 | 4143 | 2326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies | 9434 | 8086 | 7868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on life insurance benefits | 1965 | 457 | 2291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan level derivative income | 3564 | 2117 | 3327 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-interest income | 26020 | 24957 | 27012 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest income | 148689 | 128014 | 124609 |
| Non-interest expenses |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salaries and employee benefits | 287499 | 233653 | 222135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy and equipment expenses | 57596 | 52072 | 50582 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Data processing & facilities management | 11180 | 9957 | 9884 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Software and subscriptions | 24216 | 18152 | 16165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FDIC assessment | 12500 | 10892 | 11953 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debit card expense | 8492 | 6630 | 9003 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consulting expense | 6613 | 7125 | 8954 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangible assets | 16910 | 5905 | 6878 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Merger and acquisition expense | 39635 | 1902 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-interest expenses | 65240 | 60078 | 57192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-interest expenses | 529881 | 406366 | 392746 |
| Income before income taxes | 262170 | 247127 | 315134 |
| Provision for income taxes | 57048 | 55046 | 75632 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |
| Basic earnings per share | $4.44 | $4.52 | $5.42 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $4.44 | $4.52 | $5.42 |
| Weighted average common shares (basic) | 46169692 | 42499492 | 44181540 |
| Common share equivalents | 21390 | 12309 | 12007 |
| Weighted average common shares (diluted) | 46191082 | 42511801 | 44193547 |
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $2.36 | $2.28 | $2.20 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Net income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of securities available for sale | 42761 | 16743 | 32426 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 8353 | 6713 | 16055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other comprehensive income for defined benefit postretirement plans | (861) | 1364 | (224) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other comprehensive income | 50253 | 24820 | 48257 |
| Total comprehensive income | $255375 | $216901 | $287759 |

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.** 

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**

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| | **Common Stock Outstanding** | **Common Stock** | **Value of Shares Held in Rabbi Trust at Cost** | **Deferred Compensation Obligation** | **Additional Paid in Capital** | **Retained Earnings** | **Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)** | **Total** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Balance December 31, 2022 | 45641238 | $455 | $(3227) | $3227 | $2114888 | $934442 | $(163084) | $2886701 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 239502 |  | 239502 |
| Other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  | 48257 | 48257 |
| Common dividend declared ($2.20 per share) |  |  |  |  |  | (96456) |  | (96456) |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of cash paid | 3238 |  |  |  | 81 |  |  | 81 |
| Stock based compensation |  |  |  |  | 6377 |  |  | 6377 |
| Restricted stock awards issued, net of awards surrendered | 82181 | 1 |  |  | (1136) |  |  | (1135) |
| Shares issued under direct stock purchase plan | 46963 |  |  |  | 2682 |  |  | 2682 |
| Shares repurchased under share repurchase program <sup>(1)</sup> | (2900433) | (29) |  |  | (190729) |  |  | (190758) |
| Deferred compensation and other retirement benefit obligations |  |  | (71) | 71 |  |  |  |  |
| Balance December 31, 2023 | 42873187 | $427 | $(3298) | $3298 | $1932163 | $1077488 | $(114827) | $2895251 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 192081 |  | 192081 |
| Other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  | 24820 | 24820 |
| Common dividend declared ($2.28 per share) |  |  |  |  |  | (96845) |  | (96845) |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of cash paid | 1667 |  |  |  | 81 |  |  | 81 |
| Stock based compensation |  |  |  |  | 6523 |  |  | 6523 |
| Restricted stock awards issued, net of awards surrendered | 99692 | 1 |  |  | (782) |  |  | (781) |
| Shares issued under direct stock purchase plan | 58331 |  |  |  | 3287 |  |  | 3287 |
| Shares repurchased under share repurchase program <sup>(1)</sup> | (532266) | (5) |  |  | (31292) |  |  | (31297) |
| Deferred compensation and other retirement benefit obligations |  |  | (85) | 85 |  |  |  |  |
| Balance December 31, 2024 | 42500611 | $423 | $(3383) | $3383 | $1909980 | $1172724 | $(90007) | $2993120 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  |  | 205122 |  | 205122 |
| Other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50253 | 50253 |
| Common dividend declared ($2.36 per share) |  |  |  |  |  | (108733) |  | (108733) |
| Common stock issued for acquisition | 7478906 | 75 |  |  | 477191 |  |  | 477266 |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of cash paid | 380 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Stock based compensation |  |  |  |  | 8985 |  |  | 8985 |
| Restricted stock awards issued, net of awards surrendered | 137410 | 1 |  |  | (1404) |  |  | (1403) |
| Shares issued under direct stock purchase plan | 39364 |  |  |  | 2575 |  |  | 2575 |
| Shares repurchased under share repurchase program <sup>(1)</sup> | (912858) | (9) |  |  | (61448) |  |  | (61457) |
| Deferred compensation and other retirement benefit obligations |  |  | (69) | 69 |  |  |  |  |
| Balance December 31, 2025 | 49243813 | $490 | $(3452) | $3452 | $2335879 | $1269113 | $(39754) | $3565728 |

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(1)Inclusive of $608,000, $311,000 and $1.8 million impact of excise tax attributable to shares repurchased under a repurchase program for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Cash flow from operating activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 42142 | 40889 | 36102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Change in unamortized net loan costs and fees | (1979) | (1739) | (1856) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of acquired loans | (11530) | (538) | (2251) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | 65469 | 36250 | 23250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | (3283) | (10600) | 2738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on equity securities | (403) | (423) | (1180) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss on sale of securities | 64 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss on bank premises and equipment | 130 | 155 | 310 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realized gain on sale leaseback transaction |  |  | (193) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock based compensation | 8985 | 6523 | 6377 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies | (9434) | (8086) | (7877) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on life insurance benefits | (1965) | (457) | (2291) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease payments | (15339) | (14018) | (13863) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in fair value on loans held for sale | (457) | 20 | (97) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading assets | (475) | 742 | (1099) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | (27931) | (923) | (3468) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 72162 | (15498) | 23504 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | (70118) | 5543 | (20614) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total adjustments | 46038 | 37840 | 37492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 251160 | 229921 | 276994 |
| Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of equity securities | (984) | (1058) | (742) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale | 74303 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of securities available for sale | 254799 | 235144 | 106713 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of securities available for sale | (426161) | (129379) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from maturities and principal repayments of securities held to maturity | 161164 | 138399 | 140888 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net decrease (increase) in Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 16621 | 11984 | (38339) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in low-income housing projects | (38722) | (33053) | (31073) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of life insurance policies | (117) | (114) | (162) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from life insurance policies | 3951 | 1929 | 5531 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase in loans | (125724) | (236519) | (378735) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash acquired in business combinations | 97760 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of bank premises and equipment | (12135) | (20435) | (15844) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the sale of bank premises and equipment | 295 | 92 | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 5050 | (33010) | (211650) |
| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (decrease) increase in time deposits | (219128) | 565752 | 985567 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in other deposits | 677185 | (125436) | (1999198) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net (repayments of) advances from Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings | (284373) | (467000) | 1105000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from line of credit, net of issuance costs | 49937 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from subordinated debentures, net of issuance costs | 295843 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of subordinated debentures | (60000) | (50000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds from exercise of stock options |  | 80 | 80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock awards issued, net of awards surrendered | (1459) | (815) | (1142) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from shares issued under direct stock purchase plan | 2549 | 3254 | 2662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments for shares repurchased under share repurchase program | (60849) | (30986) | (188910) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common dividends paid | (103903) | (96200) | (98006) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 295802 | (201351) | (193947) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 552012 | (4440) | (128603) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 219890 | 224330 | 352933 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $771902 | $219890 | $224330 |
| Cash paid during the year for |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on deposits and borrowings | $307257 | $291692 | $183068 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes | $34783 | $51079 | $43706 |
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer of loans to other real estate owned and foreclosed assets | $2100 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase in capital commitments relating to low-income housing project investments | $67251 | $46070 | $31891 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognition of operating lease at commencement and/or extension | $23075 | $12602 | $7916 |
| In conjunction with the Company's acquisitions, assets were acquired and liabilities were assumed as follows |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock issued for acquisition | $477266 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash acquired | $4930778 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of liabilities assumed | $4551272 | $— | $— |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

***Nature of Operations***

Independent Bank Corp. (the "Company") is a bank holding company, the principal subsidiary of which is Rockland Trust Company ("Rockland Trust" or the "Bank"). Rockland Trust is a state-chartered commercial bank which provides a variety of banking, investment and financial services through its retail branches, commercial banking centers, investment management offices, and mortgage lending centers located throughout Eastern Massachusetts as well as in Worcester County, southern New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Rockland Trust deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, subject to regulatory limits. The Company's primary source of income is from providing loans to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in its market area. Rockland Trust is a community-oriented commercial bank, and the community banking business is the Company's only reportable operating segment.

***Principles of Consolidation***

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and other wholly-owned subsidiaries, except subsidiaries that are not deemed necessary to be consolidated. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company determines whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity under GAAP. Voting interest entities are entities in which the total equity investment at risk is sufficient to enable the entity to finance itself independently and provides the equity holders with the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity's activities. The Company would consolidate voting interest entities in which it has all, or at least a majority of, the voting interest. As defined in applicable accounting standards, variable interest entities ("VIEs") are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when the Company has both the power and ability to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The Company also owns the common stock of various trusts which have issued trust preferred securities. These trusts are VIEs in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, are not consolidated. The trust's only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company, which were acquired by the trust using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The junior subordinated debentures are included in long-term debt and the Company's equity interest in the trust is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is reported in interest expense on long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.

***Reclassification***

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation, including a reclassification of the Company's small business portfolio, with the majority of the portfolio reclassified into the commercial and industrial category, and the remainder of the portfolio, consisting of loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate, reclassified to the commercial real estate category.

***Use of Estimates***

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could vary from these estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for expected credit losses on loans held for investment, income taxes, valuation and allowance for expected credit losses on investment securities, and the valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets and their respective analyses of impairment.

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***Concentrations of Credit Risk***

The vast majority of the Bank's lending activities are conducted in New England. The Bank originates commercial and industrial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, including construction loans, home equity loans, and other consumer loans for its portfolio. The Bank tracks concentrations of credit across numerous categories and segments based on aggregate credit exposure, which includes direct, indirect or contingent obligations to a borrower or group of borrowers engaged in one industry and by property type. The Bank considers a concentration to exist when aggregate credit exposure of a category or segment exceeds 25% of the Bank's total risk-based capital (inclusive of Tier 2 capital instruments).

***Business Combinations***

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective fair values as of the date of acquisition, with the related transaction costs expensed in the period incurred. The Company may use third party valuation specialists to assist in the determination of fair value of certain assets and liabilities at the acquisition date, including loans, core deposit intangibles and time deposits. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, the estimates are inherently uncertain. The allowance for credit losses on purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans is recognized within business combination accounting. The allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans is recognized as a provision expense in the same period as the business combination.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents may include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, inclusive of interest-earning deposits held at banks, and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for up to two week periods.

***Securities***

Investment securities are classified at the time of purchase as available for sale, held to maturity, trading, or equity. Classification is constantly re-evaluated for consistency with corporate goals and objectives. Trading and equity securities are recorded at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in earnings. Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity or trading are classified as available for sale and recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income, net of related tax. Purchase premiums and discounts are included in the amortized cost and are recognized in interest income, using the interest method, to arrive at periodic interest income at a constant effective yield, thereby reflecting the securities market yield. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Such gains and losses are recognized within non-interest income or non-interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Accrued interest receivable balances are excluded from the amortized cost of held to maturity securities and the fair value of available for sale securities and are included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management has elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses on these balances as the Company employs a timely write-off policy. It is the Company's policy that a security is placed on non-accrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become 90 days delinquent, and interest earned but not collected for a security placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Available for Sale Securities***

The Company's available for sale securities are carried at fair value and assessed for estimated credit losses in accordance with the current expected credit loss ("CECL" methodology). For available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position, management will first evaluate whether there is intent to sell, or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a security prior to anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the Company will record a write-down of the security's amortized cost basis to fair value through income. For those available for sale securities which do not meet the intent or requirement to sell criteria, management will evaluate whether the decline in fair value is a result of credit related matters or other factors. In performing this assessment, management considers the creditworthiness of the issuer including whether the security is guaranteed by the U.S. Federal Government or other government agency, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, and changes in credit rating during the period, among other factors. If this assessment indicates the existence of credit losses, the security will be written down to fair value,

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as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis. To the extent the estimated cash flows do not support the amortized cost, the deficiency is considered to be due to credit loss and is recognized in earnings.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when the uncollectability of a security is confirmed, or when either of the aforementioned criteria surrounding intent or requirement to sell have been met.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Held to Maturity Securities***

The Company measures expected credit losses on held to maturity securities on a collective basis by major security type in accordance with the CECL methodology. Management classifies the held to maturity portfolio into the following major security types: U.S. Treasury, Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities, Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, and Small Business Administration Pooled Securities. Securities in the Company's held to maturity portfolio are primarily guaranteed by either the U.S. Federal Government or other government sponsored agencies with a long history of no credit losses. As a result, management has determined these securities to have a zero loss expectation and therefore does not estimate an allowance for credit losses on these securities.

***Loans Held for Sale***

The Bank may choose to classify new residential real estate mortgage loans as held for sale based on intent, which is determined when loans are underwritten. Loans that are classified as held for sale at the time of origination are accounted for under the fair value option, whereby any changes in fair value relating to loans intended for sale are recorded in earnings and are offset by changes in fair value relating to interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments. Gains and losses on residential loan sales (sales proceeds minus carrying amount) are recorded in mortgage banking income. Upfront costs and fees related to items for which the fair value option is elected are recognized in earnings as incurred and are not deferred.

Alternatively, any loans not originated for sale but subsequently transferred from held for investment to held for sale are valued at the lower of cost or fair value on an individual asset basis. Prospectively, any cost amounts in excess of fair value would be recorded as a valuation allowance and recognized as a reduction of other non-interest income.

***Loans Held for Investment***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loans that the Company has the intent and ability to hold until maturity or payoff are carried at amortized cost (net of the allowance for credit losses). Amortized cost is the principal amount outstanding, adjusted by partial charge-offs and net of deferred loan costs or fees. For originated loans, loan fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized into interest income over the expected term of the loan using the level-yield method. When a loan is paid off, the unamortized portion of the deferred amount is recognized in interest income. Interest income on loans is accrued based upon the daily principal amount outstanding except for loans on non-accrual status.

As a general rule, loans 90 days or more past due with respect to principal or interest are classified as non-accrual loans, or sooner if management considers such action to be prudent. However, loans that are 90 days or more past due may be kept on an accruing status if the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Income accruals are suspended on all non-accrual loans in a timely manner and all previously accrued and uncollected interest is reversed against current income. A loan remains on non-accrual status until it becomes current with respect to principal and interest and remains current for a minimum period of six months, the loan is liquidated, or when the loan is determined to be uncollectible and is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses. When doubt exists as to the collectability of a loan, any payments received are applied to reduce the amortized cost of the loan to the extent necessary to eliminate such doubt. For all loan portfolios, a charge-off occurs when the Company determines that a specific loan, or portion thereof, is uncollectible. This determination is made based on management's review of specific facts and circumstances of the individual loan, including assessing the viability of the customer's business or project as a going concern, the expected cash flows to repay the loan, the value of the collateral and the ability and willingness of any guarantors to perform.

In the course of resolving problem loans, the Company may choose to modify the contractual terms of certain loans. The Company attempts to work out an alternative payment schedule with the borrower in order to avoid or cure a default. Terms may be modified to fit the ability of the borrower to repay in line with its current financial status and may include adjustments to term extensions, interest rates, other than insignificant payment delays and/or a combination thereof. These actions are intended to minimize economic loss and avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. If such efforts by the Bank do not result in satisfactory performance, the loan is referred to legal counsel, at which time foreclosure proceedings are initiated. At any time prior to a sale of the property at foreclosure, the Bank may terminate foreclosure proceedings if the borrower is able to

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work out a satisfactory payment plan. Any loans that are modified are reviewed by the Company to determine whether the modification is the direct result of a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. The Company accounts for loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in a manner consistent with other loans held for investment.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans Held for Investment***

The allowance for credit losses is established based upon the Company's current estimate of expected lifetime credit losses on loans measured at amortized cost, also referred to as the CECL methodology. Credit losses are charged against the allowance when management's assessments confirm that the Company will not collect the full amortized cost basis of a loan. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Under the CECL methodology, the Company estimates credit losses for financial assets on a collective basis for loans sharing similar risk characteristics using a quantitative model combined with an assessment of certain qualitative factors designed to address forecast risk and model risk inherent in the quantitative model output. The quantitative model utilizes a factor-based approach to estimate expected credit losses using Probability of Default ("PD"), Loss Given Default ("LGD") and Exposure at Default ("EAD"), which are derived from internal historical default and loss experience. The model estimates expected credit losses using loan level data over the estimated life of the exposure, considering the effect of prepayments. Economic forecasts are incorporated into the estimate over a reasonable and supportable forecast period, beyond which is a reversion to the Company's historical long-run average. Management has determined a reasonable and supportable period of 12 months, and a straight line reversion period of 6 months, to be appropriate for purposes of estimating expected credit losses. The qualitative risk factors impacting the expected risk of loss within the portfolio include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Lending policies and procedures

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Economic and business conditions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Nature and volume of loans

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in management

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in credit quality

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes in loan review system

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Changes to underlying collateral values

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Concentrations of credit risk

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Other external factors

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Model imprecision

Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with any pools of assets are subject to individual evaluation and are removed from the collectively assessed pools to avoid double counting. For the loans that are individually evaluated, the Company uses either a discounted cash flow ("DCF") approach or a fair value of collateral approach. The latter approach is used for loans deemed to be collateral dependent or when foreclosure is probable.

Loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty are evaluated on a collective basis with loans sharing similar risk characteristics in accordance with the CECL methodology.

Accrued interest receivable amounts are excluded from balances of loans held at amortized cost and are included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management has elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses on these amounts as the Company employs a timely write-off policy. Consistent with the Company's policy for non-accrual loans, accrued interest receivable is typically written off when loans reach 90 days past due and are placed on non-accrual status.

***Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Lending Commitments***

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. The allowance for credit losses on these unfunded loan commitments provides for potential exposure inherent with the funding of unused portions on legal commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Management evaluates the need for a reserve on unfunded lending commitments in a manner consistent with loans held for investment. The reserve for unfunded lending commitments is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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***Acquired Loans***

Loans acquired through purchase or a business combination are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. The Company performs an assessment of acquired loans to first determine if such loans have experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since their origination and thus should be classified and accounted for as PCD loans. For loans that have not experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, referred to as non-PCD loans, the Company records such loans at fair value, with any resulting discount or premium accreted or amortized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. Additionally, upon the purchase or acquisition of non-PCD loans, the Company measures and records a reserve for credit losses based on the Company's methodology for determining the allowance under CECL. The allowance for non-PCD loans is recorded through a charge to provision for credit losses in the period in which the loans were purchased or acquired.

Acquired loans that are classified as PCD are acquired at fair value, including any resulting discounts or premiums. Discounts and premiums are accreted or amortized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using the interest method. In contrast to non-PCD loans, the initial allowance for credit losses on PCD loans is established through an adjustment to the acquired loan balance, rather than through a charge to provision for credit losses, in the period in which the loans were acquired. The allowance for PCD loans is determined based upon the Company's methodology for estimating the allowance under CECL, and is recorded as an adjustment to the acquired loan balance on the date of acquisition. The Company evaluates acquired loans for deterioration in credit quality based on a variety of characteristics, including, but not limited to non-accrual and delinquency status, downgrades in credit quality since origination, loans that have been modified, along with any other factors identified by the Company through its initial analysis of acquired loans which may indicate there has been a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. At the acquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and individual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics, if applicable.

Subsequent to acquisition, the allowances for credit losses for both non-PCD and PCD loans are determined with the use of the Company's allowance methodology under CECL, in the same manner as all other loans.

***Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets***

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Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.

Loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released, however if rights are retained, servicing assets are recognized as separate assets. Servicing rights are originally recorded at fair value within other assets, but subsequently are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, and are assessed for impairment at each reporting date. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds, default rates and losses. Impairment is determined by stratifying the rights based on predominant characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income.

Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans for investors. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan, and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is recorded as a reduction of loan servicing fee income.

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The Company is also a party to certain instruments with off-balance-sheet risk including certain residential loans sold to investors with recourse. The Company's policy is to record such instruments when funded.

***Federal Home Loan Bank Stock***

The Company, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Boston, is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB. Based on redemption provisions, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost. The Company continually reviews its investment to determine if impairment exists.

***Bank Premises and Equipment***

Land is carried at cost. Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line convention method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease terms or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. Expected terms include lease option periods to the extent that the exercise of such options is reasonably assured, not to exceed fifteen years.

***Leases***

Upon commencement of a new lease, the Company will recognize a right of use ("ROU") asset and corresponding lease liability. The Company makes the decision on whether to renew an option to extend a lease by considering various factors. The Company will recognize an adjustment to its ROU asset and lease liability when lease agreements are amended and executed, or in an event where the Company is reasonably certain that a renewal option will be exercised. The discount rate used in determining the present value of lease payments is based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate for borrowings with terms similar to each lease at commencement date. The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For real estate leases, non-lease components such as common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and insurance are not included in the measurement of the lease liability since they are generally able to be segregated. The Company has elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. The Company may also assume lease obligations in connection with its acquisition activities, which may result in a market-based favorable or unfavorable lease position, resulting in an intangible lease asset. These intangible lease assets are amortized over the estimated remaining lease term.

The Company is a party to certain equipment lease transactions where it has assumed the role of lessor for purchased assets. These lease transactions are classified by the Company as either operating leases or direct financing leases for accounting purposes, depending upon the nature of the underlying lease agreements. Under operating lease arrangements, the leased asset value is recorded within fixed assets and the Company recognizes rental income over the life of the lease. Under direct financing lease arrangements, the leased asset value is derecognized and offset with the recognition of a lease receivable that is evaluated for impairment in a manner similar to loans.

***Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets***

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of acquired businesses. Goodwill is not amortized and is assigned to one reporting unit. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment at least annually, or more often if warranted. In assessing for impairment, the Company has the option to first perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of such events and circumstances, the Company determines it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value is less than carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is performed to compare carrying value to the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company also has an unconditional option to bypass the assessment of qualitative factors for any period and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

Other intangible assets subject to amortization consist of core deposit intangibles, customer lists, and non-compete agreements that are amortized over the estimated lives of the intangibles using a method that approximates the amount of economic benefits that are realized by the Company. Other intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.

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***Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other Than Goodwill***

The Company reviews long-lived assets, including premises and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the remaining useful life may warrant revision or that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may not be fully recoverable. The Company performs an undiscounted cash flow analysis to determine if impairment exists. When impairment is determined to exist, the related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.

***Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Policies***

Increases in the cash surrender value ("CSV") of life insurance policies, as well as benefits received net of any CSV, are recorded in other non-interest income, and are generally not subject to income taxes. The CSV of the policies is recorded as an asset of the Bank, with liabilities recognized for any split dollar arrangements associated with the policies. The Company reviews the financial strength of the insurance carriers prior to the purchase of life insurance policies and no less than annually thereafter. Regulatory requirements limit the total amount of CSV to be held with any individual carrier to 15% of Tier 1 capital (as defined for regulatory purposes) and the total CSV of all life insurance policies is limited to 25% of Tier 1 capital.

***Other Real Estate Owned and Other Foreclosed Assets***

Real estate properties and other assets, which have served as collateral to secure loans, are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date control is established, resulting in a new cost basis. The amount by which the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the fair value (net of estimated costs to sell) of the foreclosed asset is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent declines in the fair value of the foreclosed asset below the new cost basis are recorded through the use of a valuation allowance. Subsequent increases in the fair value are recorded as reductions in the valuation allowance, but not below zero. Upon a sale of a foreclosed asset, any excess of the carrying value over the sale proceeds is recognized as a loss on sale. Any excess of sale proceeds over the carrying value of the foreclosed asset is first applied as a recovery to the valuation allowance, if any, with the remainder being recognized as a gain on sale. Operating expenses and changes in the valuation allowance relating to foreclosed assets are recorded in other non-interest expense.

***Derivatives***

Derivative instruments are carried at fair value in the Company's financial statements. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is determined by whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship, and further, by the type of hedging relationship. At the inception of a hedge, the Company documents certain items, including but not limited to the following: the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, the Company's risk management objectives, hedging strategies, and the evaluation of hedge transaction effectiveness. Documentation includes linking all derivatives designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific forecasted transactions.

For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify for special hedge accounting, the Company designates the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as either a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income, net of related tax. The Company considers any economic mismatch between the hedging instrument and the hedged transaction in its ongoing assessment of hedge effectiveness. If the hedging instrument is not highly effective at achieving offsetting cash flows attributable to the revised contractually specified interest rate(s), hedge accounting will be discontinued. At that time, accumulated other comprehensive income would be frozen and amortized, as long as the forecasted transactions are still probable of occurring. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as a fair value hedge (i.e., hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to the hedged risk), the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current earnings during the period of the change in fair values. Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when (1) a derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flow of a hedged item, (2) a derivative expires or is settled, (3) it is no longer likely that a forecasted transaction associated with the hedge will occur, or (4) it is determined that designation of a derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate.

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To the extent the Company enters into new or re-designates existing hedging relationships, it is the Company's policy to include the Overnight Index Swap Rate based on the Fed Funds Effective Rate and the Overnight Index Swap Rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") in the spectrum of available benchmark interest rates for hedge accounting.

For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, such as loan level derivatives, foreign exchange contracts, risk participation agreements and mortgage derivatives, changes in fair value are recognized in other non-interest income during the period of change and are included in changes in other assets or other liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

***Retirement Plans***

The Company has various retirement plans in place for current and former employees, including postretirement benefit plans, supplemental executive retirement plans, a frozen multiemployer pension plan, a frozen single employer pension plan, deferred compensation plans, as well as other benefits.

The postretirement benefit plans and the supplemental executive retirement plans are unfunded and therefore have no plan assets. The actuarial cost method used to compute the benefit liabilities and related expense is the projected unit credit method. The projected benefit obligation is principally determined based on the present value of the projected benefit distributions at an assumed discount rate. The discount rate which is utilized is based on the investment yield of high quality corporate bonds available in the market place with maturities approximately equal to projected cash flows of future benefit payments as of the measurement date. Periodic benefit expense (or income) includes service costs and interest costs based on the assumed discount rate, amortization of prior service costs due to plan amendments and amortization of actuarial gains and losses. Service costs are included in salaries and employee benefits and all other costs are included in other non-interest expense. The amortization of actuarial gains and losses is determined using the 10% corridor minimum amortization approach and is taken over the average remaining future working lifetime of the plan participants. The underfunded status of the plans is recorded as a liability on the balance sheet.

The multiemployer pension plan's assets are determined based on fair value, generally representing observable market prices. The actuarial cost method used to compute the pension liabilities and related expense is the unit credit method. The pension expense is equal to the plan contribution requirement of the Company for the plan year.

The Company offers various deferred compensation plans to directors and employees that permit the investment of funds into Company stock or other diversified investment alternatives. All funds under these plans are held in a rabbi trust. The plans do not permit diversification after initial election and therefore elections made to defer into Company stock result in both the investment and obligation recognized within Stockholders' Equity. Alternatively, investments not in Company stock are included in trading securities, with the correlating obligation classified as a liability.

The Company has obligations with various individuals related to certain post-retirement benefits. The obligations are based on the individual's service through retirement, with the associated cost recognized over the requisite service period. The accrual methodology results in an accrued amount at the full eligibility date equal to the then present value of all of the future benefits expected to be paid.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

***Stock-Based Compensation***

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation based on the grant-date fair value of the award, with no adjustment for estimated forfeitures, as forfeitures are recognized when they occur. For restricted stock awards and units, the Company recognizes compensation expense ratably over the vesting period for the fair value of the award, measured at the grant date. For stock option awards, the Company values awards granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company recognizes compensation expense for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award (straight-line attribution method), ensuring that the amount of compensation cost recognized at any date at least equals the portion of the grant-date fair value of the award that is vested at that time. The Company recognizes excess tax benefits on certain stock compensation transactions. The excess tax benefits are recorded through earnings as a discrete item within the Company's effective tax rate during the period of the transaction.

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***Income Taxes***

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the asset and liability (or balance sheet) method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If current available information raises doubt as to the realization of the deferred tax assets, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in enacted tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Income taxes are allocated to each entity in the consolidated group based on its share of taxable income. Management exercises significant judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of the resulting tax liabilities and assets, including projections of future taxable income. Additionally, a liability for unrecognized tax benefits is recorded for uncertain tax positions taken by the Company on its tax returns for which there is less than a 50% likelihood of being recognized upon a tax examination.

***Low Income Housing Tax Credits***

The Company accounts for its investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method. Under the proportional amortization method the Company amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received, and recognizes the net investment benefit as a component of income tax expense (benefit).

***Assets Under Administration***

Assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for customers are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, as such assets are not assets of the Company. Revenue from administrative and management activities associated with these assets is recorded on an accrual basis.

***Extinguishment of Debt***

Upon extinguishment of an outstanding debt, the Company records the difference between the exit price and the net carrying amount of the debt as a gain or loss on the extinguishment. The gain or loss is recorded as a component of other non-interest income or other non-interest expense, respectively.

***Earnings Per Share***

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula under which earnings per share is calculated from common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method, all earnings, distributed and undistributed, are allocated to participating securities and common shares based on their respective rights to receive dividends. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities, not subject to performance based measures (i.e. unvested time-vested restricted stock). Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (inclusive of participating securities). Diluted earnings per share have been calculated in a manner similar to that of basic earnings per share except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive common shares (such as those resulting from the exercise of stock options or the attainment of performance measures) were issued during the period, computed using the treasury stock method.

***Comprehensive Income***

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, unrealized losses related to factors other than credit on debt securities, if applicable, unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges, deferred gains on hedge accounting transactions, and changes in the funded status of the Company's postretirement and supplemental retirement plans.

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***Fair Value Measurements***

In general, fair values of financial instruments are based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and the Company's creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters.

***Revenue Recognition***

A portion of the Company's non-interest income is derived from contacts with customers, and as such, the revenue recognized depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company accounts for such revenues in accordance with *ASC 606 - Revenue from contacts with Customers* and considers the terms of the contract and all relevant facts and circumstances when applying this guidance. To ensure its alignment with this core principle, the Company measures revenue and the timing of recognition by applying the following five steps:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify the contract(s) with customers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify the performance obligations

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Determine the transaction price

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation

There were no significant judgments made in determining or allocating the transaction price for the Company's primary revenue streams, which are outlined in further detail below, as the consideration and service requirements are generally explicitly identified in the associated contracts.

**Deposit Account Fees**

The Company offers various deposit account products to its customers governed by specific deposit agreements applicable to either personal customers or business customers. These agreements identify the general conditions and obligations of both parties, and include standard information regarding deposit account related fees.

Deposit account services include providing access to deposit accounts as well as access to the various deposit transactional services of the Company. These transactional services are primarily those that are identified in the standard fee schedule, and include, but are not limited to, services such as overdraft protection, wire transfer, and check collection. Revenue is recognized in conjunction with the various services being provided. For example, the Company may assess monthly fixed service fees associated with the customer having access to the deposit account, which can vary depending on the account type and daily account balance. In addition, the Company may also assess separate fixed fees associated with and at the time specific transactions are entered into by the customer. As such, the Company considers its performance obligations to be met concurrently with providing the account access or completing the requested deposit transaction.

**Cash Management**

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Cash management services are a subset of the Deposit account fees revenue stream. These services primarily include ACH transaction processing, positive pay and remote deposit services. These services are also governed by separate agreements entered into with the customer. The fee arrangement for these services is structured to assess fees under one of two scenarios, either a per transaction fee arrangement or an earnings credit analysis arrangement. Under the per transaction fee arrangement, fixed fees are assessed concurrently with customers executing the transactions, and as such, the Company considers its performance obligations to be met concurrently with completing the requested transaction. Under the earnings credit analysis arrangement, the Company provides a monthly earnings credit to the customer that is negotiated and determined based on various factors. The credit is then available to absorb the per transaction fees that are assessed on the customer's deposit account activity for the month. Any amount of the transactional fees in excess of the earnings credit is recognized as revenue in that month.

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**Interchange Fees**

The Company earns interchange revenue from its issuance of credit and debit cards granted through its membership in various card payment networks. The Company provides credit cards and debit cards to its customers which are authorized and settled through these payment networks, and in exchange, the Company earns revenue as determined by each payment network's interchange program. The revenue is recognized concurrently with the settlement of card transactions within each network.

**ATM Fees**

The Company deploys automated teller machines (ATMs) as part of its overall branch network. Certain transactions performed at the ATMs require customers to acknowledge and pay a fee for the requested service. Certain ATM fees are disclosed in the deposit account agreement fee schedules, whereas those assessed to non-Rockland Trust deposit holders are solely determined during the transaction at the machine.

The ATM fee is a fixed dollar per transaction amount, and as such, is recognized concurrently with the overall daily processing and settlement of the ATM activity.

**Investment Management - Wealth Management and Advisory Services**

The Company offers investment management and trust services to individuals, institutions, small businesses and charitable institutions. Each investment management product is governed by its own contract along with a separate identifiable fee schedule unique to that product. The Company also offers additional services, such as estate settlement, financial planning, tax services and other special services quoted at the client's request.

Asset management and/or custody fees are based upon a percentage of the monthly valuation of the principal assets in the customer's account, whereas fees for additional or special services are fixed in nature and are charged as services are rendered. As the fees are dependent on assets under management, which are susceptible to market factors outside of the Company's control, this variable consideration is constrained and therefore no revenue is estimated at contract initiation. As such, all revenue is recognized in correlation to the monthly management fee determinations or as transactional services are provided. Due to the fact that payments are primarily made subsequent to the valuation period, the Company records a receivable for revenue earned but not received.

**Investment Management - Retail Investments and Insurance Revenue**

The Company offers the sale of mutual fund shares, unit investment trust shares, third party model portfolios, general securities, fixed and variable annuities and life insurance products through registered representatives who are both employed by the Company and licensed and contracted with various Broker General Agents to offer these products to the Company's customer base. As such, the Company performs these services as an agent and earns a fixed commission on the sales of these products and services. To a lesser degree, production bonus commissions can also be earned based upon the Company meeting certain volume thresholds.

In general, the Company recognizes commission revenue at the point of sale, and for certain insurance products, may also earn and recognize annual residual commissions commensurate with annual premiums being paid.

**Payment Processing Income**

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The Company refers customers to third party payment processing partners in exchange for commission and fee income. The income earned is comprised of multiple components, including a fixed referral fee per each referred customer, a rebate amount determined primarily as a percentage of net revenue earned by the third party from services provided to each referred customer, and overall production bonus commissions if certain new account production thresholds are met. Payment processing income is recognized in conjunction with either completing the referral to earn the fixed fee amount or as the merchant activity is processed to derive the Company's rebate and/or production bonus amounts.

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**Credit Card Income**

The Company provides consumer and business credit card solutions to its customers by soliciting new accounts on behalf of a third party credit card provider in exchange for a fee. The income earned is comprised of new account incentive payments as well as a percentage of interchange income earned by the third party provider offering the consumer and business purpose revolving credit accounts. The credit card income is recognized in conjunction with the establishment of each new credit card member or as the interchange is earned by the third party in connection with net purchase transactions made by the credit card member.

**Other Non-interest Income**

The Company earns various types of other non-interest income that fall within the scope of the new revenue recognition rules, and have been aggregated into one general revenue stream in the table noted above. This amount includes, but is not limited to, the following types of revenue with customers:

*Safe Deposit Rent*

The Company rents out the use of safe deposit boxes to its customers, which can be accessed when the bank is open for business. The safe deposit box rental fee is paid upfront and is recognized as revenue ratably over the annual term of the contract.

*Foreign Currency*

The Company earns fee income associated with various transactions related to foreign currency product offerings, including foreign currency bank notes and drafts and foreign currency wires. The majority of this income is derived from commissions earned related to customers executing the above mentioned foreign currency transactions through arrangements with third party correspondents.

***Recent Accounting Standards***

**Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" Update No. 2025-09.** Update No. 2025-09 was issued in November 2025 to clarify certain aspects of the guidance on hedge accounting and to address several incremental hedge accounting issues arising from the global reference rate reform initiative. The objective of this update is to more closely align hedge accounting with the economics of an entity's risk management activities and to better reflect those strategies in financial reporting by enabling entities to achieve and maintain hedge accounting for highly effective economic hedges of forecasted transactions. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted on any date on or after the issuance of this update. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard and does not expect the adoption to have an impact on the Company's financial statements.

**FASB ASC Topic 326 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Purchased Loans" Update No. 2025-08*.*** Update No. 2025-08 was issued in November 2025 requires entities to apply the gross-up approach under Topic 326 to all "purchased seasoned loans." According to the amendments in this update, purchased seasoned loans are loans (excluding purchased financial assets with credit deterioration, credit card receivables, debt securities and trade receivables) that are (1) acquired in a business combination, or (2) obtained through a transfer that is not a business combination or initially recognized through the consolidation of a variable interest entity, if certain seasoning criteria are met. A loan is considered seasoned if it is obtained more than 90 days after its origination date and the transferee was not involved in the origination. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption is permitted. This standard will be effective for the Company, on a prospective basis, for loans acquired on or after the adoption date. The Company does not expect the adoption to have an impact on the Company's current financial statements.

**FASB ASC Subtopic 220-40 "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures" Update No. 2024-03.** Update No. 2024-03 was issued in November 2024 and requires disclosure, in the notes to financial statements, of specified information about certain costs and expenses for both interim and annual reporting periods. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard and does not expect the adoption to have an impact on the Company's financial statements.

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**FASB ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" Update No. 2023-09.** Update No. 2023-09 was issued in December 2023 and aims to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures by requiring disaggregated information related to the effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and requires prospective application with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company adopted this standard, effective December 31, 2025.

**NOTE 2 ACQUISITIONS**

***Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.***

On July 1, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. ("Enterprise"). For each share of Enterprise common stock, Enterprise stockholders had the right to receive 0.60 shares of the Company's common stock and $2.00 in cash, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Total consideration was $503.1 million and consisted of $477.2 million of equity (7,478,906 shares) in the form of Independent Bank Corp. common stock, plus $25.9 million in cash, including cash paid for stock option cancellations and fractional shares. The transaction qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes and provided a tax-free exchange for Enterprise stockholders for the portion of the transaction consideration consisting of the Company's common stock. In addition to increasing its loan and deposit base, the Company believes it will be able to provide a deeper product set to Enterprise customers, as well as benefit from increased operating synergies, improving the long-term operating and financial results of the Company.

The Company accounted for the Enterprise acquisition using the acquisition method pursuant to the Business Combinations Topic of the FASB ASC. Accordingly, the Company recorded merger and acquisition expenses of $39.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2025 related to the Enterprise acquisition. Additionally, the acquisition method requires the acquirer to recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of consideration paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired totaled $105.5 million and was recorded to goodwill.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition:

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|:---|:---|
| | **Net Assets Acquired at Fair Value** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Assets |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash | $123638 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments | 590267 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans (including loans held for sale) | 3913112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans | (9020) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank Premises and equipment | 35706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | 105538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core deposit and other intangibles | 136403 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | 158772 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets acquired | 5054416 |
| Liabilities |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | 4362710 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowings | 62472 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debt | 59974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | 66116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities assumed | 4551272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Purchase price | $503144 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value adjustments to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are generally amortized using either an effective yield or straight-line basis over periods consistent with the average life, useful life and/or contractual term of the related assets and liabilities.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair values of the major categories of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined as follows:

*Cash and Cash Equivalents* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The fair values of cash and cash equivalents approximate the respective carrying amounts because the instruments are payable on demand or have short-term maturities.

*Investments*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The fair values of securities were based on quoted market prices for identical securities received from an independent, nationally-recognized, third party pricing service. Prices provided by the independent pricing service were based on recent trading activity and other observable information including, but not limited to, market interest rate curves, referenced credit spreads and estimated prepayment rates where applicable.

*Loans* 

The loans acquired were recorded at fair value. Fair value of the loans is determined using market participant assumptions in estimating the amount and timing of both principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected, as adjusted for an estimate of future credit losses and prepayments, and then applying a market-based discount rate to those cash flows.

Acquired loans were reviewed to determine if any had experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. Loans meeting established criteria to indicate more-than-insignificant deterioration were identified as PCD loans. In connection with the Enterprise acquisition, the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses on PCD loans of approximately $9.0 million.

For PCD loans acquired from Enterprise, a reconciliation of the difference between the purchase price and par value of the assets acquired is presented below:

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|:---|:---|
| | As of July 1, 2025 |
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Gross amortized cost basis at July 1, 2025 | $406135 |
| Allowance for credit losses on PCD loans | (9020) |
| Interest and liquidity discount | (10444) |
| Basis in PCD loans at acquisition - estimated fair value | $386671 |

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For loans acquired without evidence of more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, also referred to as non-PCD loans, the Company estimated an allowance for credit losses based on the Company's methodology for determining the allowance under CECL. The resulting allowance on non-PCD loans was $34.5 million, which was recorded through a charge to provision for credit losses on the date of acquisition.

*Premises and Equipment* 

The fair value of the premises, including land, buildings and improvements, was determined based upon appraisals by licensed real estate appraisers. The appraisals were based upon the best and highest use of the property with final values determined based upon an analysis of the cost, sales comparison and income capitalization approaches for each property appraised.

*Lease Assets and Lease Liabilities*

Lease assets and liabilities were measured using a methodology to estimate the future rental payments over the remaining lease term with discounting using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The lease term was determined for individual leases based on the Company's assessment of the probability of exercising renewal options. The net effect of any off-market terms in a lease were also discounted and applied to the balance of the lease asset.

*Core Deposit Intangible*

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The fair value of the core deposit intangible is derived by comparing the interest rate and servicing costs that the financial institution pays on the core deposit liability versus the current market rate for alternative sources of financing, while factoring in estimates over the remaining life and attrition rate of the deposit accounts. The intangible asset represents the stable and relatively low cost source of funds that the deposits and accompanying relationships provide the Company, when compared to alternative funding sources.

*Wealth Management Customer List Intangible*

The acquired wealth management division has longstanding relationships with a significant number of its customers which have been developed over time and are essential to the business. The fair value of the Enterprise wealth management customer relationship intangible was determined utilizing variations and combinations of the income and cost approaches. Revenue growth and customer attrition assumptions were used to determine projected cash flows, with adjustments made for contributory asset charges and costs associated with new customer development. The resulting net, or excess, earnings attributable to these relationships was then discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate.

*Deposits* 

The fair value of acquired savings and transaction deposit accounts was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand.

***Selected Pro Forma Results***

The following summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations as if the Company acquired Enterprise on January 1, 2025 (2024 amounts represent combined results for the Company and Enterprise). The selected pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial results of the combined companies had the acquisition actually been completed at the beginning of the period presented, nor does it indicate future results for any other interim or full-year period.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | $788062 | $709593 |
| Net income | $204900 | $230814 |

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Included in the pro forma net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 are merger-related costs of $47.1 million, net of tax, recognized by the Company and Enterprise, in the aggregate. These costs were primarily made up of severance, contract terminations due to the change in control, professional and legal fees, facilities conversion and termination costs and other integration costs.

**NOTE 3 SECURITIES&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

***Trading Securities***

The Company had trading securities of $4.7 million and $4.2 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These securities are held in a rabbi trust and will be used for future payments associated with the Company's non-qualified 401(k) Restoration Plan and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.

***Equity Securities***

The Company had equity securities of $21.6 million and $21.2 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. These securities consist primarily of mutual funds held in a rabbi trust and will be used for future payments associated with the Company's supplemental executive retirement plans.

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The following table represents a summary of the gains and losses recognized within non-interest income and non-interest expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income that relate to equity securities for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities | $403 | $423 | $1180 |
| Less: net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period | 256 | 877 | 197 |
| Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date | $147 | $(454) | $983 |

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***Available for Sale Securities***

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, allowance for credit losses, and fair value of available for sale securities and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Gross Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Allowance for credit losses** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Gross Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Allowance for credit losses** | **Fair<br>Value** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | $228697 | $— | $(10025) | $— | $218672 | $229452 | $— | $(19792) | $— | $209660 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 485388 | 32 | (14336) |  | 471084 | 628017 |  | (36016) |  | 592001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 790764 | 4430 | (22231) |  | 772963 | 415918 | 25 | (37782) |  | 378161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 273321 | 784 | (4529) |  | 269576 | 31168 | 1 | (2174) |  | 28995 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 12478 | 80 |  |  | 12558 | 197 |  | (3) |  | 194 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable municipal securities | 217574 | 2976 | (30) |  | 220520 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1120 |  | (78) |  | 1042 | 1180 |  | (85) |  | 1095 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 42480 |  | (4648) |  | 37832 | 48032 |  | (7194) |  | 40838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available for sale securities | $2051822 | $8302 | $(55877) | $— | $2004247 | $1353964 | $26 | $(103046) | $— | $1250944 |

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Excluded from the table above is accrued interest on available for sale securities of $5.6 million and $2.9 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which is included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company did not record any write-offs of accrued interest income on available for sale securities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Furthermore, no securities held by the Company were delinquent on contractual payments nor were any securities placed on non-accrual status at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

When securities are sold, the adjusted cost of the specific security sold is used to compute the gain or loss on the sale. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold approximately $74.3 million of available for sale securities, largely comprised of securities acquired from the Enterprise acquisition, recognizing a loss of approximately $64,000. The Company had no sales of securities available for sale for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position as of the dates indicated. These available for sale securities are aggregated by major security type and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

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| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | | **Less than 12 months** | **Less than 12 months** | **12 months or longer** | **12 months or longer** | **Total** | **Total** |
| |<br>**# of<br>holdings** | **Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** |
| | | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| U.S. government agency securities | 9 | $— | $— | $218672 | $(10025) | $218672 | $(10025) |
| U.S. treasury securities | 10 |  |  | 464514 | (14336) | 464514 | (14336) |
| Agency mortgage-backed securities | 106 | 178837 | (911) | 237923 | (21320) | 416760 | (22231) |
| Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 54 | 175697 | (3216) | 23265 | (1313) | 198962 | (4529) |
| Taxable municipal securities | 8 | 6792 | (30) |  |  | 6792 | (30) |
| Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1 |  |  | 1042 | (78) | 1042 | (78) |
| Small business administration pooled securities | 8 |  |  | 37832 | (4648) | 37832 | (4648) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total impaired available for sale securities | 196 | $361326 | $(4157) | $983248 | $(51720) | $1344574 | $(55877) |

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| | | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | | **Less than 12 months** | **Less than 12 months** | **12 months or longer** | **12 months or longer** | **Total** | **Total** |
| |<br>**# of<br>holdings** | **Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** |
| U.S. government agency securities | 9 | $— | $— | $209660 | $(19792) | $209660 | $(19792) |
| U.S. treasury securities | 13 |  |  | 592001 | (36016) | 592001 | (36016) |
| Agency mortgage-backed securities | 117 | 127152 | (2867) | 249098 | (34915) | 376250 | (37782) |
| Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 11 | 1153 | (4) | 26890 | (2170) | 28043 | (2174) |
| Non-taxable municipal securities | 1 | 194 | (3) |  |  | 194 | (3) |
| Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1 |  |  | 1095 | (85) | 1095 | (85) |
| Small business administration pooled securities | 8 |  |  | 40838 | (7194) | 40838 | (7194) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total impaired available for sale securities | 160 | $128499 | $(2874) | $1119582 | $(100172) | $1248081 | $(103046) |

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The Company does not intend to sell these investments and has determined, based upon available evidence, that it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell each security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. In addition, management does not believe that any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality. As a result, the Company did not recognize a provision for credit losses on these investments for either of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Company made this determination by reviewing various qualitative and quantitative factors regarding each investment category, such as current market conditions, extent and nature of changes in fair value, issuer rating changes and trends, volatility of earnings, and current analysts' evaluations.

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As a result of the Company's review of these qualitative and quantitative factors, the causes of the impairments listed in the table above by category were as follows at December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• U.S. Government Agency Securities, U.S. Treasury Securities, Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities, Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Small Business Administration Pooled Securities:* These portfolios have contractual terms that generally do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the current par value of the investment. The decline in market value of these securities is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality. Additionally, these securities are implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Taxable Municipal Securities*: This portfolio has contractual terms that generally do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the current par value of the investment. The decline in market value of these securities is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• Pooled Trust Preferred Securities:* This portfolio consists of one security which is performing. The unrealized loss on this security is attributable to the illiquid nature of the trust preferred market in the current economic and regulatory environment. Management evaluates collateral credit and instrument structure, including current and expected deferral and default rates and timing. In addition, discount rates are determined by evaluating comparable spreads observed currently in the market for similar instruments.

***Held to Maturity Securities***

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value and allowance for credit losses of held to maturity securities and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Gross Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Allowance for credit losses** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Gross Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Allowance for credit losses** | **Fair<br>Value** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| U.S. treasury securities | $100872 | $— | $(3748) | $— | $97124 | $100791 | $— | $(7769) | $— | $93022 |
| Agency mortgage-backed securities | 694903 | 339 | (35827) |  | 659415 | 788470 | 90 | (62198) |  | 726362 |
| Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 370698 |  | (44900) |  | 325798 | 422827 |  | (65143) |  | 357684 |
| Small business administration pooled securities | 112554 | 183 | (4341) |  | 108396 | 122868 |  | (8135) |  | 114733 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total held to maturity securities | $1279027 | $522 | $(88816) | $— | $1190733 | $1434956 | $90 | $(143245) | $— | $1291801 |

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All held to maturity securities held by the Company are guaranteed by the U.S. federal government or other government sponsored agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. As a result, management has determined these securities to have a zero loss expectation and therefore the Company did not record a provision for estimated credit losses on any held to maturity securities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Excluded from the table above is accrued interest on held to maturity securities of $3.4 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which is included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company did not record any write-offs of accrued interest income on held to maturity securities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Furthermore, no securities held by the Company were delinquent on contractual payments nor were any securities placed on non-accrual status at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

When securities are sold, the adjusted cost of the specific security sold is used to compute the gain or loss on the sale. The Company had no sales of held to maturity securities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and therefore no gains or losses were realized during the periods presented.

The Company monitors the credit quality of held to maturity securities through the use of credit ratings. Credit ratings are monitored by the Company on at least a quarterly basis. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, all held to maturity securities held by the Company were rated investment grade or higher.

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The actual maturities of certain available for sale or held to maturity securities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. A schedule of the contractual maturities of securities available for sale and securities held to maturity at December 31, 2025 is presented below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Due in one year or less** | **Due in one year or less** | **Due after one year to five years** | **Due after one year to five years** | **Due after five to ten years** | **Due after five to ten years** | **Due after ten years** | **Due after ten years** | **Total** | **Total** |
| | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair<br>Value** | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Fair<br>Value** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Available for sale securities | Available for sale securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | $67581 | $66465 | $161116 | $152207 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $228697 | $218672 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 245330 | 241528 | 240058 | 229556 |  |  |  |  | 485388 | 471084 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 23941 | 23460 | 186900 | 183182 | 46100 | 42489 | 533823 | 523832 | 790764 | 772963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations |  |  | 4420 | 4454 | 1877 | 1773 | 267024 | 263349 | 273321 | 269576 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 1588 | 1589 | 7800 | 7806 | 3090 | 3163 |  |  | 12478 | 12558 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable municipal securities |  |  | 104445 | 105598 | 111671 | 113439 | 1458 | 1483 | 217574 | 220520 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1120 | 1042 | 1120 | 1042 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities |  |  |  |  | 10560 | 10017 | 31920 | 27815 | 42480 | 37832 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total available for sale securities | $338440 | $333042 | $704739 | $682803 | $173298 | $170881 | $835345 | $817521 | $2051822 | $2004247 |
| Held to maturity securities | Held to maturity securities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities | $— | $— | $99878 | $96252 | $994 | $872 | $— | $— | $100872 | $97124 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 78780 | 78001 | 346118 | 332207 | 139401 | 125995 | 130604 | 123212 | 694903 | 659415 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 25468 | 25323 | 34664 | 32923 | 13019 | 11971 | 297547 | 255581 | 370698 | 325798 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities |  |  |  |  | 5226 | 4967 | 107328 | 103429 | 112554 | 108396 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total held to maturity securities | $104248 | $103324 | $480660 | $461382 | $158640 | $143805 | $535479 | $482222 | $1279027 | $1190733 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $442688 | $436366 | $1185399 | $1144185 | $331938 | $314686 | $1370824 | $1299743 | $3330849 | $3194980 |

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Included in the table above is $132.2 million of callable securities at December 31, 2025.

The carrying value of securities pledged to secure public funds, trust deposits, and for other purposes, as required or permitted by law, was $2.5 billion and $2.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no investments in obligations of individual states, counties, or municipalities which exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity.

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 **NOTE 4 LOANS, ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY**

***Loans Held for Investment and Allowance for Credit Losses***

The following table summarizes the change in allowance for credit losses by loan category, and bifurcates the amount of loans allocated to each loan category for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| | **Commercial and<br>Industrial** | **Commercial<br>Real Estate** | **Commercial<br>Construction** | **Residential<br>Real Estate** | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Home Equity** | **Other Consumer** | **Total** |
| Allowance for credit losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | $30799 | $93718 | $8166 | $25238 | $11007 | $1056 | $169984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | (8813) | (43412) |  |  | (96) | (4483) | (56804) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries | 135 | 20 |  |  | 94 | 1959 | 2208 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Initial allowance on PCD loans | 4016 | 2796 | 1739 | 297 | 118 | 54 | 9020 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | 21839 | 31794 | 4349 | 3719 | 1253 | 2515 | 65469 |
| Ending balance <sup>(1)</sup> | $47976 | $84916 | $14254 | $29254 | $12376 | $1101 | $189877 |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
|  | **Commercial and<br>Industrial** | **Commercial<br>Real Estate** | **Commercial<br>Construction** | **Residential<br>Real Estate** | **&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>Home Equity** | **Other Consumer** | **Total** |
| Allowance for credit losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning balance | $36049 | $61305 | $7683 | $23637 | $12797 | $751 | $142222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | (6593) |  |  |  | (380) | (3374) | (10347) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries | 194 |  |  |  | 343 | 1322 | 1859 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | 1149 | 32413 | 483 | 1601 | (1753) | 2357 | 36250 |
| Ending balance <sup>(1)</sup> | $30799 | $93718 | $8166 | $25238 | $11007 | $1056 | $169984 |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
|  | **Commercial and<br>Industrial** | **Commercial<br>Real Estate** | **Commercial<br>Construction** | **Residential<br>Real Estate** | **Home Equity** | **Other Consumer** | **Total** |
| Allowance for credit losses |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Beginning balance | $44336 | $63856 | $10762 | $20973 | $11504 | $988 | $152419 |
| Charge-offs | (24048) | (7855) |  |  | (47) | (2832) | (34782) |
| Recoveries | 237 |  |  |  | 62 | 1036 | 1335 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | 15524 | 5304 | (3079) | 2664 | 1278 | 1559 | 23250 |
| Ending balance <sup>(1)</sup> | $36049 | $61305 | $7683 | $23637 | $12797 | $751 | $142222 |

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(1)Balances of accrued interest receivable excluded from amortized cost and the calculation of allowance for credit losses amounted to $70.3 million, $55.6 million, and $60.2 million at December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The balance of allowance for credit losses increased by $19.9 million to $189.9 million as of December 31, 2025, as compared to $170.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was driven primarily by $43.5 million in initial allowance reserves recorded on the acquired Enterprise portfolio, including $34.5 million and $9.0 million attributable to non-PCD and PCD loans, respectively, as well as additional specific reserve allocations on certain commercial loans during 2025. These increases were partially offset by charge-offs on several classified commercial loans which had been previously reserved for.

Each of the following loan categories possesses unique risk characteristics that are considered when determining the appropriate level of allowance for each segment. Some of the characteristics unique to each loan category include:

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<u>Commercial Portfolio</u>

*• Commercial and Industrial*: Consists of revolving, non-revolving, and term loan obligations extended to business and corporate enterprises for the purpose of financing working capital and/or capital investment, as well as loans to finance owner-occupied commercial properties. Collateral generally consists of accounts receivable, inventory, plant and equipment, real estate, or other business assets. The primary source of repayment is operating cash flow and, secondarily, liquidation of assets.

*• Commercial Real Estate*: Consists of mortgage loans to finance investment in real property such as multi-family residential, commercial/retail, office, industrial, hotels, educational and healthcare facilities, as well as other specific use properties and is inclusive of non-owner-occupied commercial properties. Loans are typically written with amortizing payment structures. Collateral values are determined based upon third party appraisals and evaluations. Permissible loan to value ratios at origination are governed by Company policy and regulatory guidelines. The primary source of repayment is cash flow from operating leases and rents and, secondarily, liquidation of assets.

• *Commercial Construction*: Consists of short-term construction loans, revolving and non-revolving credit lines and construction/permanent loans to finance the acquisition, development and construction or rehabilitation of real property. Project types include residential land development, one-to-four family, condominium, and multi-family home construction, commercial/retail, office, industrial, hotels, educational and healthcare facilities as well as other specific use properties. Loans may be written with non-amortizing or hybrid payment structures depending upon the type of project. Collateral values are determined based upon third party appraisals and evaluations. Permissible loan to value ratios at origination are governed by Company policy and regulatory guidelines. Repayment sources vary depending upon the type of project and may consist of proceeds from the sale or lease of units, operating cash flows or liquidation of other assets.

For the commercial portfolio the Company typically obtains personal guarantees for payment from individuals and/or from other corporate or business entities holding a material ownership interest in the borrowing entities. Guarantees may be either unlimited or limited with respect to guaranteed loan amounts or with respect to other terms and conditions.

*<u>Consumer Portfolio</u>*

*• Residential Real Estate*: Residential mortgage loans held in the Company's portfolio are made to borrowers who demonstrate the ability to make scheduled payments with full consideration to underwriting factors such as current and expected income, employment status, current assets, other financial resources, credit history and the value of the collateral. Collateral consists of mortgage liens on one-to-four family residential properties. Residential mortgage loans also include loans to construct owner-occupied one-to-four family residential properties.

• *Home Equity*: Home equity loans and credit lines are made to qualified individuals and are primarily secured by senior or junior mortgage liens on one-to-four family homes, condominiums or vacation homes. Each home equity loan has a fixed rate and is billed in equal payments comprised of principal and interest. The majority of home equity lines of credit have a variable rate and are billed in interest-only payments during the draw period. At the end of the draw period, the home equity line of credit is billed as a percentage of the then outstanding principal balance plus all accrued interest over a predetermined repayment period, as set forth in the note. Additionally, the Company has the option of renewing each line of credit for additional draw periods. Borrower qualifications include favorable credit history combined with supportive income requirements and combined loan to value ratios within established policy guidelines.

• *Other Consumer:* Other consumer loan products include personal lines of credit and amortizing loans made to qualified individuals for various purposes such as debt consolidation, personal expenses or overdraft protection. Borrower qualifications include favorable credit history combined with supportive income and collateral requirements within established policy guidelines. These loans may be secured or unsecured.

***Credit Quality***

The Company continually monitors the asset quality of the loan portfolio using all available information. Based on this information, loans demonstrating certain payment issues or other weaknesses may be categorized as adversely risk-rated, delinquent, non-performing and/or put on non-accrual status. Additionally, in the course of resolving such loans, the Company may choose to modify the contractual terms of certain loans to match the borrower's ability to repay the loan based on their current financial condition.

The Company reviews numerous credit quality indicators when assessing the risk in its loan portfolio. For the commercial portfolio, the Company utilizes a 10-point credit risk-rating system, which assigns a risk-grade to each loan

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obligation based on a number of quantitative and qualitative factors associated with a commercial or small business loan transaction. Factors considered include industry and market conditions, position within the industry, earnings trends, operating cash flow, asset/liability values, debt capacity, guarantor strength, management and controls, financial reporting, collateral, and other considerations. The risk-rating categories for the commercial portfolio are defined as follows:

*• Pass:* Risk-rating "1" through "6" comprises loans ranging from 'Substantially Risk Free' which indicates borrowers are of unquestioned credit standing and the pinnacle of credit quality, well established companies with a very strong financial condition, and loans fully secured by cash collateral, through 'Acceptable Risk,' which indicates borrowers may exhibit declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing or above average leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals that indicate below average asset quality, margins and market share. Collateral coverage is protective.

*• Special Mention:* Borrowers exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends deserving management's close attention. If not checked or corrected, these trends will weaken the Company's asset and position. While potentially weak, currently these borrowers are marginally acceptable; no loss of principal or interest is envisioned.

*• Substandard:* Borrowers exhibit well defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt. Loans may be inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Normal repayment from the borrower is in jeopardy, although no loss of principal is envisioned. However, there is a distinct possibility that a partial loss of interest and/or principal will occur if the deficiencies are not corrected. Collateral coverage may be inadequate to cover the principal obligation.

*• Doubtful:* Borrowers exhibit well defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection of the debt in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Serious problems exist to the point where partial loss of principal is likely.

*• Loss:* Borrowers deemed incapable of repayment. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuation as active assets of the Company is not warranted.

The Company utilizes a comprehensive, continuous strategy for evaluating and monitoring commercial credit quality. Initially, credit quality is determined at loan origination and is re-evaluated when subsequent actions, such as renewals, modifications or reviews, occur. Actively managed commercial borrowers are required to provide updated financial information at least annually which is carefully evaluated for any changes in credit quality. Larger loan relationships are subject to a full annual credit review by experienced credit professionals, while continuous portfolio monitoring techniques are employed to evaluate changes in credit quality for smaller loan relationships. Any changes in credit quality are reflected in risk-rating changes. Additionally, the Company retains an independent loan review firm to evaluate the credit quality of the commercial loan portfolio. The independent loan review process achieves significant penetration into the commercial loan portfolio and reports the results of these reviews to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

For the Company's consumer portfolio, the quality of the loan is best indicated by the repayment performance of an individual borrower. As a result, for this portfolio the Company utilizes a pass/default risk-rating system, based on an age analysis (i.e., days past due) associated with each consumer loan. Under this structure, consumer loans less than 90 days past due are assigned a "pass" rating, while any consumer loans 90 days or more past due are assigned a "default" rating.

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The following table details the amortized cost balances of the Company's loan portfolios, presented by credit quality indicator and origination year as of the dates indicated below:

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans** | **Revolving converted to Term**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Total**<sup>(2)</sup>  |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| **Commercial and<br>industrial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $1050723 | $674956 | $427794 | $408646 | $310331 | $777748 | $802675 | $— | $4452873 |
| Special Mention | 22454 | 8171 | 7458 | 4700 | 10241 | 7253 | 17091 |  | 77368 |
| Substandard | 28004 | 15826 | 445 | 5045 | 2358 | 2306 | 27544 |  | 81528 |
| Doubtful |  |  | 20 |  |  |  |  |  | 20 |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial and industrial | $1101181 | $698953 | $435717 | $418391 | $322930 | $787307 | $847310 | $— | $4611789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $42 | $62 | $98 | $900 | $76 | $7635 |  | $8813 |
| **Commercial real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $1254204 | $868351 | $991179 | $1233528 | $1212646 | $2323268 | $153939 | $— | $8037115 |
| Special Mention | 56300 | 20655 | 9865 | 697 | 4052 | 29328 | 197 |  | 121094 |
| Substandard | 25600 | 32514 | 20927 | 1326 | 10291 | 4266 |  |  | 94924 |
| Doubtful | 22275 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 22275 |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial real estate | $1358379 | $921520 | $1021971 | $1235551 | $1226989 | $2356862 | $154136 | $— | $8275408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $8126 | $— | $26862 | $— | $7089 | $1335 | $— | $— | $43412 |
| **Commercial construction** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $509630 | $362300 | $237679 | $69779 | $62752 | $23781 | $57615 | $— | $1323536 |
| Special Mention | 29634 | 29516 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 59150 |
| Substandard | 9822 | 848 |  |  |  | 2992 |  |  | 13662 |
| Doubtful |  |  |  | 2845 |  |  |  |  | 2845 |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial construction | $549086 | $392664 | $237679 | $72624 | $62752 | $26773 | $57615 | $— | $1399193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Residential real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $273907 | $252544 | $487064 | $640426 | $405352 | $807275 | $— | $— | $2866568 |
| Default |  |  | 742 | 1626 | 301 | 4206 |  |  | 6875 |
| Total residential real estate | $273907 | $252544 | $487806 | $642052 | $405653 | $811481 | $— | $— | $2873443 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Home equity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $10970 | $13118 | $18339 | $29574 | $43928 | $145224 | $1011854 | $21027 | $1294034 |
| Default |  |  |  |  |  | 587 | 2991 | 50 | 3628 |
| Total home equity | $10970 | $13118 | $18339 | $29574 | $43928 | $145811 | $1014845 | $21077 | $1297662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $96 | $— | $96 |
| **Other consumer**<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $1395 | $1781 | $1570 | $906 | $868 | $1067 | $38693 | $— | $46280 |
| Default |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  | 2 |
| Total other consumer | $1395 | $1781 | $1570 | $906 | $868 | $1067 | $38695 | $— | $46282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $4428 | $22 | $10 | $— | $— | $— | $23 | $— | $4483 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $3294918 | $2280580 | $2203082 | $2399098 | $2063120 | $4129301 | $2112601 | $21077 | $18503777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current-period gross write-offs | $12554 | $64 | $26934 | $98 | $7989 | $1411 | $7754 | $— | $56804 |

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| | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans** | **Revolving converted to Term**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Total**<sup>(2)</sup> |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| **Commercial and<br>industrial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $729519 | $330362 | $378428 | $261526 | $180076 | $525457 | $673733 | $1118 | $3080219 |
| Special Mention | 18600 | 554 | 2410 | 10724 | 964 | 2676 | 41534 |  | 77462 |
| Substandard | 17132 | 4454 | 5339 | 27642 | 319 | 351 | 21885 |  | 77122 |
| Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11652 |  | 11652 |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial and industrial | $765251 | $335370 | $386177 | $299892 | $181359 | $528484 | $748804 | $1118 | $3246455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $48 | $39 | $35 | $54 | $— | $— | $6417 | $— | $6593 |
| **Commercial real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $792092 | $883190 | $924422 | $1050867 | $1006088 | $1828952 | $101389 | $241 | $6587241 |
| Special Mention | 16243 | 6037 |  | 760 |  | 60184 | 198 |  | 83422 |
| Substandard | 53532 | 13017 | 12967 | 10145 | 916 | 5836 |  |  | 96413 |
| Doubtful |  | 53752 |  | 11660 |  | 7217 |  |  | 72629 |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial real estate | $861867 | $955996 | $937389 | $1073432 | $1007004 | $1902189 | $101587 | $241 | $6839705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial construction** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $288979 | $173856 | $130245 | $62972 | $— | $24583 | $32077 | $1756 | $714468 |
| Special Mention |  | 2316 | 15622 | 9078 |  |  |  |  | 27016 |
| Substandard | 31549 |  | 9045 |  |  |  |  |  | 40594 |
| Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Loss |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total commercial construction | $320528 | $176172 | $154912 | $72050 | $— | $24583 | $32077 | $1756 | $782078 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Residential real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $197985 | $472546 | $607105 | $381182 | $173047 | $625111 | $— | $— | $2456976 |
| Default |  | 209 | 636 | 373 | 742 | 1664 |  |  | 3624 |
| Total residential real estate | $197985 | $472755 | $607741 | $381555 | $173789 | $626775 | $— | $— | $2460600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Home equity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $14888 | $24020 | $32577 | $49290 | $45322 | $127029 | $829688 | $16229 | $1139043 |
| Default |  |  |  |  |  | 226 | 803 | 96 | 1125 |
| Total home equity | $14888 | $24020 | $32577 | $49290 | $45322 | $127255 | $830491 | $16325 | $1140168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $241 | $139 | $380 |
| **Other consumer**<sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Pass | $651 | $445 | $151 | $599 | $211 | $1158 | $36157 | $— | $39372 |
| Default |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total other consumer | $651 | $445 | $151 | $599 | $211 | $1158 | $36157 | $— | $39372 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current-period gross write-offs | $3339 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $19 | $16 | $— | $3374 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $2161170 | $1964758 | $2118947 | $1876818 | $1407685 | $3210444 | $1749116 | $19440 | $14508378 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total current-period gross write-offs** | $3387 | $39 | $35 | $54 | $— | $19 | $6674 | $139 | $10347 |

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(1)Amounts presented represent the amortized cost as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 of revolving loans that were converted to term loans during the twelve months then ended, respectively.

(2)Loan origination dates in the tables above reflect the original date, or the date of a material modification of a previously originated loan, for both organic originations and acquired loans.

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(3)Other consumer portfolio is inclusive of deposit account overdrafts recorded as loan balances and the associated gross write-offs.

For the Company's consumer portfolio, the quality of the loan is best indicated by the repayment performance of an individual borrower. However, the Company does supplement performance data with current Fair Isaac Corporation ("FICO") scores and Loan to Value ("LTV") estimates. Current FICO data is purchased and appended to all consumer loans on a regular basis. In addition, automated valuation services and broker opinions of value are used to supplement original value data for the residential real estate and home equity portfolios, periodically. The following table shows the weighted average FICO scores and the weighted average combined LTV ratios at the dates indicated below:

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| | **December 31<br>2025** | **December 31<br>2024** |
| Residential portfolio |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FICO score (re-scored) <sup>(1)</sup> | 754 | 755 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LTV (re-valued) <sup>(2)</sup> | 57.2% | 57.9% |
| Home equity portfolio |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FICO score (re-scored) <sup>(1)</sup> | 769 | 769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LTV (re-valued) <sup>(2)(3)</sup> | 45.3% | 43.9% |

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(1)The average FICO scores at December 31, 2025 are based upon rescores from December 2025, as available for previously originated loans, or origination score data for loans booked in December 2025. The average FICO scores at December 31, 2024 were based upon rescores from December 2024, as available for previously originated loans, or origination score data for loans booked in December 2024.

(2)The combined LTV ratios for December 31, 2025 are based upon updated automated valuations as of November 2025, when available, and/or the most current valuation data available. The combined LTV ratios for December 31, 2024 were based upon updated automated valuations as of November 2024, when available, and/or the most current valuation data available as of such date. The updated automated valuations provide new information on loans that may be available since the previous valuation was obtained. If no new information is available, the valuation will default to the previously obtained data or most recent appraisal.

(3)For home equity loans and lines in a subordinate lien, the LTV data represents a combined LTV, taking into account the senior lien data for loans and lines.

***Unfunded Commitments***

Management evaluates the need for a reserve on unfunded lending commitments in a manner consistent with loans held for investment. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's estimated reserve for unfunded commitments amounted to $1.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

***Asset Quality***

The Company's philosophy toward managing its loan portfolios is predicated upon careful monitoring, which stresses early detection and response to delinquent and default situations. Delinquent loans are managed by a team of collection specialists and the Company seeks to make arrangements to resolve any delinquent or default situation over the shortest possible time frame. As a general rule, loans 90 days or more past due with respect to principal or interest are classified as non-accrual loans, or sooner if management considers such action to be prudent. However, loans that are 90 days or more past due may be kept on accruing status if the loan is well secured and/or in process of collection.

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The following table shows information regarding non-accrual loans at the dates indicated:

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| | **Non-accrual Balances** | **Non-accrual Balances** | **Non-accrual Balances** | **Non-accrual Balances** | **Non-accrual Balances** | **Non-accrual Balances** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **With Allowance for Credit Losses** | **Without Allowance for Credit Losses (1)** | **Total** | **With Allowance for Credit Losses** | **Without Allowance for Credit Losses (1)** | **Total** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Commercial and industrial | $8173 | $987 | $9160 | $2802 | $11652 | $14454 |
| Commercial real estate | 26674 | 23841 | 50515 | 67126 | 7217 | 74343 |
| Commercial construction | 848 | 2845 | 3693 |  |  |  |
| Residential real estate | 15043 |  | 15043 | 10243 |  | 10243 |
| Home equity | 5102 |  | 5102 | 2479 |  | 2479 |
| Other consumer | 44 |  | 44 | 10 |  | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-accrual loans | $55884 | $27673 | $83557 | $82660 | $18869 | $101529 |

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(1)Non-accrual balances reported above without an allowance for credit losses are attributable to loans evaluated on an individual basis where it was determined that there was minimal to no risk of loss due to sufficient underlying collateral values.

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It is the Company's policy to reverse any accrued interest when a loan is put on non-accrual status, and, as such, the Company did not record any interest income on non-accrual loans for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, except for instances where non-accrual loans were paid off in excess of the recorded book balance. Total accrued interest reversed against interest income when loans were put on non-accrual status amounted to $1.0 million, $676,000, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The following table shows information regarding foreclosed residential real estate property at the dates indicated:

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor | $— | $— |
| Recorded investment in mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure | $4102 | $1301 |

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The following tables show the age analysis of past due financing receivables at the dates indicated:

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | **30-59 days** | **30-59 days** | **60-89 days** | **60-89 days** | **90 days or more** | **90 days or more** | **Total Past Due** | **Total Past Due** | | **Total<br>Financing<br>Receivables (2)** |
| | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** |<br>**Current** | **Total<br>Financing<br>Receivables (2)** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 36 | $7765 | 18 | $3627 | 35 | $5776 | 89 | $17168 | $4594621 | $4611789 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 15 | 7037 | 3 | 619 | 7 | 10103 | 25 | 17759 | 8257649 | 8275408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 1 | 804 | 1 | 488 | 2 | 3693 | 4 | 4985 | 1394208 | 1399193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 20 | 5592 | 16 | 3597 | 18 | 3278 | 54 | 12467 | 2860976 | 2873443 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 20 | 3247 | 9 | 456 | 24 | 3629 | 53 | 7332 | 1290330 | 1297662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer (1) | 624 | 321 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 642 | 351 | 45931 | 46282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 716 | $24766 | 62 | $8814 | 89 | $26482 | 867 | $60062 | $18443715 | $18503777 |

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| | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **30-59 days** | **30-59 days** | **60-89 days** | **60-89 days** | **90 days or more** | **90 days or more** | **Total Past Due** | **Total Past Due** | | **Total<br>Financing<br>Receivables (2)** |
| | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** | **Number<br>of Loans** | **Principal<br>Balance** |<br>**Current** | **Total<br>Financing<br>Receivables (2)** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 125 | $5864 | 5 | $29 | 8 | $13872 | 138 | $19765 | $3226690 | $3246455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 4 | 33860 |  |  | 3 | 20458 | 7 | 54318 | 6785387 | 6839705 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 782078 | 782078 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 27 | 6310 | 9 | 1401 | 10 | 2224 | 46 | 9935 | 2450665 | 2460600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 9 | 1046 | 11 | 764 | 10 | 1126 | 30 | 2936 | 1137232 | 1140168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer <sup>(1)</sup> | 596 | 441 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 605 | 454 | 38918 | 39372 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 761 | $47521 | 28 | $2201 | 37 | $37686 | 826 | $87408 | $14420970 | $14508378 |

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(1)Other consumer portfolio is inclusive of deposit account overdrafts recorded as loan balances.

(2)The amount of net unamortized deferred fees/costs on originated loans included in the ending balance was $7.7 million and $6.1 million at December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. Net unamortized discounts on acquired loans included in the ending balance was $157.0 million and $8.1 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**Loan Modifications**

The following tables present the period end amortized cost basis of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the periods indicated, disaggregated by class of financing receivable, type of modification granted and the financial effect of the modifications:

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| | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | **Amortized Cost Basis** | **% of Total Class of Financing Receivable** | **Financial Effect** |
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |  |  |
| **<u>Term Extension</u>** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $9961 | 0.22% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 1.5 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 13045 | 0.16% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 1.1 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 1002 | 0.03% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 9.8 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 248 | 0.02% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 5.1 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $24256 |  |  |
| **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $413 | 0.01% | Modification was made with minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 29139 | 0.35% | Modification was made with minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $29552 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $85 | —% | Extended the contractual term of one loan by 5.0 years and reduced the contractual rate from 9.50% to 6.69% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 25025 | 0.30% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 3.7 years to the life of the loans and reduced the weighted-average interest rate from 7.85% to 6.83% |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 140 | 0.01% | Extended the contractual term of one loan by 1.0 year and reduced the contractual rate from 7.76% to 5.51% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 1283 | 0.10% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 22.9 years to the life of the loans and reduced the weighted average interest rate from 7.25% to 6.88% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $26533 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 22248 | 0.27% | Modification on one loan included an interest rate reduction from 5.91% to 5.50% and payment deferral of 13 months |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $22248 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Outstanding Modified | $102589 |  |  |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Amortized Cost Basis** | **% of Total Class of Financing Receivable** | **Financial Effect** |
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |  |  |
| **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 12983 | 0.40% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 2.4 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 26749 | 0.39% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 2.0 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 818 | 0.10% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 6 months to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 764 | 0.03% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 7.9 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $41314 |  |  |
| **<u>Interest Rate Reduction</u>** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 36 | —% | Reduced contractual rate on one loan from11.00% to 8.20% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 63 | 0.01% | Reduced contractual rate on one loan from 7.99% to 7.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $99 |  |  |
| **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $11604 | 0.36% | Modification was made with minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial construction | 10672 | 1.36% | Modification was made with minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $22276 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 194 | 0.01% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 3.9 years to the life of the loans and reduced the weighted - average interest rate from 12.63% to 6.87% |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 397 | 0.02% | Extended the contractual term on one loan by 6.1 years and reduced the interest rate from 7.75% to 6.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 69 | 0.01% | Extended the contractual term on one loan by 8.1 years and reduced the interest rate from 10.00% to 6.80% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $660 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 25929 | 0.38% | The financial effects of term extensions are included in term extension table above, while the payment delay modifications had minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $25929 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Outstanding Modified | $90278 |  |  |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
|  | **Amortized Cost Basis** | **% of Total Class of Financing Receivable** | **Financial Effect** |
| (Dollars in thousands) |  |  |  |
| **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** | **<u>Term Extension</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $11010 | 0.36% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 3 months to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 17738 | 0.26% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 2.6 years to the life of the loans |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $28748 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Interest Rate Reduction</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | 123 | —% | Added a weighted-average contractual term of 5.0 years to the life of the loans and reduced the weighted - average interest rate from 10.00% to 6.85% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $123 |  |  |
| **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** | **<u>Combination - Term Extension and Other Than Insignificant Payment Delay</u>** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial and industrial | $8370 | 0.27% | The financial effects of term extensions are included in term extension table above, while the payment delay modifications had minimal financial effect |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $8370 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Outstanding Modified | $37241 |  |  |

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The Company closely monitors the performance of loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. All material loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during 2025 were performing in accordance with their modified terms as of December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2024 there was one $11.7 million commercial real estate loan modified during the year then ended that was past due by 90 days or more.

The Company considers a loan to have defaulted when it reaches 90 days past due. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 there were no material loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that had a subsequent

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payment default. At December 31, 2024 there was one $11.7 million commercial real estate loan modified to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty that subsequently defaulted.

At December 31, 2025, the Company had $14.5 million in additional commitments to lend to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty whose loans were modified during the previous twelve months, as compared to $8.6 million of such additional commitments at December 31, 2024 that were largely attributable to one borrower.

Loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty are evaluated on a collective basis with loans sharing similar risk characteristics in accordance with the CECL methodology.

**NOTE 5 BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT**

Bank premises and equipment at December 31, were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **Estimated<br>Useful Life** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (In years) |
| Cost |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land | $59276 | $52831 | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank premises | 125154 | 104899 | 5-40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leasehold improvements | 63648 | 55243 | 1-15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Furniture and equipment | 124694 | 112600 | 1-10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leased equipment | 32654 | 32654 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total cost | 405426 | 358227 |  |
| Accumulated depreciation | (187236) | (164907) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net bank premises and equipment | $218190 | $193320 |  |

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Depreciation expense related to bank premises and equipment was $22.5 million, $19.9 million, and $18.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is primarily reflected in occupancy and equipment expenses.

The Company held leased equipment with a total cost of $32.7 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024. The leased equipment is subject to a master lease agreement entered into during 2021 with a third-party lessee and the Company assumes the role of lessor in the transaction, which is deemed an operating lease for accounting purposes. The Company recognized rental income of $6.4 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.

**NOTE 6 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

The following table sets forth the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, at December 31:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Balances not subject to amortization |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | $1090610 | $985072 |
| Balances subject to amortization |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core deposit intangibles | 119074 | 10689 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other intangible assets | 14502 | 1595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other intangible assets | 133576 | 12284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total goodwill and other intangible assets | $1224186 | $997356 |

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The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the periods indicated were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Balance at beginning of year | $985072 | $985072 | $985072 |
| Acquisitions | 105538 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balance at end of year | $1090610 | $985072 | 985072 |

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The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets were as follows at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | **Gross<br>Carrying<br>Amount** | **Accumulated<br>Amortization** | **Net<br>Carrying<br>Amount** | **Gross<br>Carrying<br>Amount** | **Accumulated<br>Amortization** | **Net<br>Carrying<br>Amount** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Core deposit intangibles | $167263 | $(48189) | $119074 | $44160 | $(33471) | $10689 |
| Other intangible assets | 21200 | (6698) | 14502 | 6100 | (4505) | 1595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $188463 | $(54887) | $133576 | $50260 | $(37976) | $12284 |

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The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets for each of the next five years:

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| **<u>Year</u>** | **Amount** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $26091 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | $22660 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | $19272 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | $16367 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030 | $13841 |

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The original weighted average amortization period for intangible assets is 9.9 years.

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**NOTE 7 DEPOSITS** 

The following is a summary of the scheduled maturities of time deposits at December 31:

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| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| 1 year or less | $3200367 | 97.9% | $2680063 | 97.5% |
| Over 1 year to 2 years | 44973 | 1.4% | 43773 | 1.6% |
| Over 2 years to 3 years | 9192 | 0.3% | 11576 | 0.4% |
| Over 3 years to 4 years | 9396 | 0.3% | 4215 | 0.2% |
| Over 4 years to 5 years | 4292 | 0.1% | 7719 | 0.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total <sup>(1)</sup> | $3268220 | 100.0% | $2747346 | 100.0% |

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(1)The total amount of time deposit accounts with balances equal to or greater than $250,000 at December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1.1 billion and $774.9 million, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had a balance of $4.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively in demand deposit overdrafts. Overdrafts are included in other consumer loans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company had pledged assets as collateral covering certain deposits in the amount of $1.4 billion and $1.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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The Bank's deposit accounts are insured to the maximum extent permitted by law by the Deposit Insurance Fund which is administered by the FDIC. The FDIC offers insurance coverage on deposits up to the federally insured limit of $250,000.

**NOTE 8 BORROWINGS** 

***Federal Home Loan Bank and Other Borrowings***

The table below shows the outstanding borrowings as well as the contractual rates and effective rates, net of any swap impact, as applicable, at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | **Total Outstanding** | **Weighted Average Contractual Rate** | **Effective Rate, Net of Swap Impact** | **Total Outstanding** | **Weighted Average Contractual Rate** | **Effective Rate, Net of Swap Impact** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Overnight borrowings | $— | —% | n/a | $38000 | 4.53% | n/a |
| 1-Month term | 400000 | 3.90% | 3.71% | 400000 | 4.63% | 3.74% |
| Stated maturity 2025 |  | —% | n/a | 200000 | 4.81% | n/a |
| Other FHLB Borrowings | 5145 | 1.02% | n/a | 514 | 1.40% | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total FHLB Borrowings | $405145 |  |  | $638514 |  |  |
| Other borrowings | 11404 | 2.93% | n/a |  | n/a | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total FHLB and other borrowings | $416549 |  |  | $638514 |  |  |

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At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had sufficient collateral at the FHLB to support its obligations and was in compliance with the FHLB's collateral pledging program. The Company's FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket pledge agreement on the Bank's FHLB stock, certain qualified investment securities, deposits at the FHLB, residential mortgages, and by certain commercial real estate loans held in the Bank's portfolio. The carrying value of loans and securities pledged as collateral for these borrowings totaled $4.5 billion and $3.8 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, resulting in total borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $3.2 billion and $2.6 billion, of which $2.8 billion and $2.0 billion remained available as of December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.

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***Line of Credit***

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company entered into a multi-year advance term loan credit facility for an aggregate principal amount of up to $125.0 million, which includes a one-year advance period, after which any amounts outstanding shall convert to a two-year term loan. The line of credit bears interest at a rate of one-month SOFR plus 1.70% (combined 5.57% at December 31, 2025) and matures December 31, 2028. As of December 31, 2025 the Company had advanced $50.0 million on the line of credit and recorded $116,000 of related interest expense during the year then ended.

***Long-Term Debt***

The following table summarizes long-term debt, net of debt issuances costs, at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Junior subordinated debentures |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Trust V | $51521 | $51519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Trust I | 5258 | 5258 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Trust II | 6083 | 6083 |
| Subordinated debentures | 296483 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total long-term debt | $359345 | $62860 |

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The interest expense on long-term debt was $21.3 million, $5.0 million, and $6.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

*<u>Junior Subordinated Debentures</u>:* The junior subordinated debentures are issued to various trust subsidiaries of the Company. These trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities, which were then sold in a private placement offering. The proceeds from the sale of the securities and the issuance of common stock by these trusts were invested in these Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by the Company. These trust preferred securities bear interest at a rate of three-month SOFR plus a SOFR index spread (combined 3.98% at December 31, 2025), plus an applicable credit spread.

Information relating to these trust preferred securities at December 31, 2025 is as follows:

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| **Trust** | **Principal Amount** | **Maturity Date** | **Credit Spread** | **All-in Rate** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Capital Trust V | $50000 | 3/15/2037 | 1.48% | 5.46% |
| Central Trust I (1) | $5100 | 9/16/2034 | 2.44% | 6.42% |
| Central Trust II (1) | $5900 | 3/15/2037 | 1.65% | 5.63% |

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(1)These securities noted above are callable quarterly until maturity.

*<u>Subordinated Debentures</u>:* On March 25, 2025, the Company completed the issuance of $300.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (the "Notes"). The Notes mature on April 1, 2035, however, with regulatory approval, the Company may redeem the Notes without penalty at any scheduled payment date on or after April 1, 2030. The Notes carry interest at a fixed rate of 7.25% through April 1, 2030, after which the Notes convert to a variable rate.

The Company has used, and intends to use, the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the redemption of $60.0 million of Enterprise's fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due July 15, 2030, which the Company redeemed in full on July 15, 2025, subsequent to consummating the merger with Enterprise on July 1, 2025.

At December 31, 2025, the Company held no long-term debt scheduled to mature within the next 5 years.

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**NOTE 9 STOCK BASED COMPENSATION** 

The Company's stock based plans include the 2018 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the "2018 Plan") and the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan"), which have been approved by the Company's Board of Directors and shareholders. Shares from the 2018 Plan may be awarded in the form of stock options or restricted stock, and shares from the 2023 Plan may be awarded in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, or other stock-based awards from its pool of authorized but unissued shares. Upon adoption of the 2023 Plan on May 18, 2023, the Second Amended and Restated 2005 Employee Stock Plan (the "2005 Plan") was terminated in its entirety and the Company no longer grants awards under the 2005 Plan. However, awards outstanding under the 2005 Plan will continue to remain outstanding in accordance with their terms.

The following table presents the amount of cumulatively granted stock option awards and restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures and expirations, granted through December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Authorized Awards** | **Cumulatively Granted, Net of<br>Forfeitures and Expirations** | **Cumulatively Granted, Net of<br>Forfeitures and Expirations** | **Total** | **Authorized<br>but<br>Unissued** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| | **Authorized Awards** | **Stock<br>Option Awards** | **Restricted<br>Stock Awards** | **Total** | **Authorized<br>but<br>Unissued** |  | | | | | |
| | **Authorized Awards** | **Stock<br>Option Awards** | **Restricted<br>Stock Awards** | **Total** | **Authorized<br>but<br>Unissued** | 2005 Plan | 1650000 | 387258 | 1034517 | 1421775 | n/a |
| 2018 Plan | 300000 |  | 77115 | 77115 | 222885 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 2023 Plan | 1126886 |  | 330199 | 330199 | 796687 |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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The following table presents the pre-tax expense associated with stock option and restricted stock awards and the related tax benefits recognized for the periods presented:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Stock based compensation expense |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock awards <sup>(1)</sup> | $8025 | $5923 | $5777 |
| Directors' fee expense <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock awards | 960 | 600 | 600 |
| Total stock based award expense | $8985 | $6523 | $6377 |
| Related tax benefits recognized in earnings | $2459 | $1834 | $1793 |

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(1)Inclusive of compensation expense associated with time-vested and performance-based restricted stock awards.

(2)Expense related to awards issued to directors is recognized as directors' fees within other non-interest expense.

The Company has standard form agreements used for stock option and restricted stock awards. The standard form agreements used for the Chief Executive Officer and all other Executive Officers have previously been disclosed in Securities and Exchange Commission filings and generally provide that: (1) any unvested options or unvested restricted stock vest upon a Change of Control; and, that (2) any stock options which vest pursuant to a Change of Control, which is an event described in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Internal Revenue Code"), will be cashed out at the difference between the acquisition price and the exercise price of the stock option.

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***Stock Options***

The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions used for grants under the identified plans:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expected volatility is based on the standard deviation of the historical volatility of the weekly adjusted closing price of the Company's shares for a period equivalent to the expected life of the option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expected life represents the period of time that the option is expected to be outstanding, taking into account the contractual term, historical exercise/forfeiture behavior, and the vesting period, if any.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expected dividend yield is an annualized rate calculated using the most recent dividend payment at time of grant and the Company's average trailing twelve-month daily closing stock price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a period equivalent to the expected life of the option.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Forfeitures on stock compensation are recognized when they occur.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, there were no awards granted by the Company of non-qualified options to purchase shares of common stock.

Under all of the Company's stock based plans, the option exercise price is based upon the average of the high and low trading value of the stock on the date of grant. Stock option awards granted to date under all plans expire at various dates through 2028.

The following table presents relevant information relating to the Company's stock options for the periods presented:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Fair value of stock options vested based on grant date fair value | $— | $— | $— |
| Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $22 | $43 | $139 |
| Cash received from stock option exercises | $80 | $80 | $257 |
| Tax benefit realized on stock option exercises | $6 | $12 | $39 |

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The following table presents a summary of stock option award activity for the year ended December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Outstanding** | **Outstanding** | **Outstanding** | **Outstanding** | **Outstanding** |
| | **Stock Option<br>Awards** | | **Weighted<br>Average<br>Exercise<br>Price** | **Weighted<br>Average<br>Remaining<br>Contractual<br>Term (years)** | **Aggregate**<br>**Intrinsic**<br>**Value** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
| Balance at January 1, 2025 | 11667 |  | $67.35 |  |  |
| Granted |  |  |  |  |  |
| Exercised | (1667) |  | 48.10 |  |  |
| Balance of options outstanding, vested and exercisable at December 31, 2025 | 10000 | (2) | $70.56 | 2.05 years | $32 |

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(1)The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on the average of the high price and low price at which the Company's common stock traded on December 31, 2025 of $73.75, which would have been received by in-the-money option holders had they all exercised their options as of that date.

(2)Represents vested stock options outstanding to Directors.

At December 31, 2025, all outstanding stock option awards are vested and there is no unrecognized compensation expense related to those options.

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***Restricted Stock***

The Company grants both time-vested restricted stock awards as well as performance-based restricted stock awards. The fair value of the restricted stock awards is based upon the average of the high and low prices at which the Company's common stock traded on the date of grant. The holders of time-vested restricted stock awards participate fully in the rewards of stock ownership of the Company, including voting and dividend rights. The holders of performance-based restricted stock awards do not participate in the rewards of stock ownership of the Company until vested. The holders of all restricted stock awards are not required to pay any consideration to the Company for the awards. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 the Company made the following restricted stock award grants:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Shares Granted** | **Plan** | **Fair Value** | **Vesting Period** |
| **Time-vested** | | | | |
| **2025** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/15/2025 | 1090 | 2023 | $69.09 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/20/2025 | 113000 | 2023 | $68.83 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/15/2025 | 2600 | 2023 | $62.84 | Ratably over 3 years from February 20, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/15/2025 | 1360 | 2023 | $55.25 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/15/2025 | 1540 | 2023 | $65.05 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/20/2025 | 12194 | 2018 | $64.03 | Immediately upon grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2025 | 3380 | 2023 | $66.67 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/1/2025 | 2814 | 2018 | $63.67 | Immediately upon grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/15/2025 | 7620 | 2023 | $65.63 | At the end of 5 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/15/2025 | 25220 | 2023 | $65.63 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/15/2025 | 1430 | 2023 | $69.74 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| **2024** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/22/2024 | 106200 | 2023 | $52.73 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/15/2024 | 1650 | 2023 | $48.49 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/21/2024 | 11340 | 2018 | $52.94 | Immediately upon grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/15/2024 | 3703 | 2023 | $59.42 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/15/2024 | 1120 | 2023 | $62.32 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2024 | 1060 | 2023 | $70.89 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| **2023** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/16/2023 | 77525 | 2005 | $80.65 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/16/2023 | 12309 | 2005 | $80.65 | Ratably over 5 years, on each anniversary of February 6, 2023 start date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/15/2023 | 1080 | 2005 | $46.21 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/23/2023 | 12410 | 2018 | $48.35 | Immediately upon grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/30/2023 | 890 | 2023 | $45.09 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/15/2023 | 5270 | 2023 | $51.44 | Ratably over 5 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/15/2023 | 3020 | 2023 | $51.44 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2023 | 460 | 2023 | $66.24 | Ratably over 3 years from grant date |
| **Performance-based** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/20/2025 | 43100 | 2023 | $68.83 | The earlier of: the date on which it is determined if the performance goal has been achieved; or, March 31, 2028. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/22/2024 | 41200 | 2023 | $52.73 | The earlier of: the date on which it is determined if the performance goal has been achieved; or, March 31, 2027. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/16/2023 | 32200 | 2005 | $80.65 | The earlier of: the date on which it is determined if the performance goal has been achieved; or, March 31, 2026. |

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The following table presents the fair value of restricted stock awards that vested during the periods presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Fair value of restricted stock awards upon vesting | $7045 | $4158 | $5003 |

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The following table presents a summary of restricted stock award activity for the year ended December 31, 2025:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Outstanding Restricted Stock<br>Awards** | **Weighted Average<br>Grant Price ($)** | |
| Balance at January 1, 2025 | 277292 | $65.88 |  |
| Granted | 217628 | 67.76 |  |
| Vested/released | (103829) | 68.49 |  |
| Forfeited | (35673) | 67.87 |  |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 355418 | $66.08 |  |
| Unrecognized compensation cost (in thousands) |  |  | $11933 |
| Weighted average remaining recognition period (years) |  |  | 2.02 years |

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**NOTE 10 DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES** 

The Company's derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company's known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally to manage the Company's interest rate risk. Additionally, the Company enters into interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange contracts and risk participation agreements to accommodate the business requirements of its customers ("customer related positions"). The Company minimizes the market and liquidity risks of customer related positions by entering into similar offsetting positions with broker-dealers. Derivative instruments are carried at fair value in the Company's financial statements. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is dependent upon whether or not it qualifies as a hedge for accounting purposes, and further, by the type of hedging relationship.

The Company does not enter into proprietary trading positions for any derivatives.

The Company is subject to over-the-counter derivative clearing requirements which require certain derivatives to be cleared through central clearing houses. Accordingly, the Company clears certain derivative transactions through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Clearing House ("CME"). The CME requires the Company to post initial and variation margin to mitigate the risk of non-payment, the latter of which is received or paid daily based on the net asset or liability position of the contracts.

***Interest Rate Positions***

The Company may utilize various interest rate derivatives as hedging instruments against interest rate risk associated with the Company's borrowings and loan portfolios. An interest rate derivative is an agreement whereby one party agrees to pay a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount in exchange for receiving a fixed rate of interest on the same notional amount, for a predetermined period of time, from a second party. The amounts relating to the notional principal amount are not actually exchanged.

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The following tables reflect information about the Company's derivative positions at the dates indicated below for interest rate swaps which qualify as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | | | **Weighted Average Rate** | **Weighted Average Rate** | |
| |<br>**Notional Amount** |<br>**Weighted Average Maturity** | **Current<br>Rate<br>Received** | **Pay Fixed<br>Swap Rate** |<br>**Fair Value** |
| | **(in thousands)** | **(in years)** | | | **(in thousands)** |
| Interest rate swaps on borrowings | $400000 | 0.58 | 3.87% | 3.67% | $(209) |
|  |  |  | **Current Rate Paid** | **Receive Fixed <br>Swap Rate** |  |
| Interest rate swaps on loans | 550000 | 1.21 | 3.89% | 2.73% | (7903) |
|  |  |  | **Current Rate Paid** | **Receive Fixed Swap Rate <br>Cap - Floor** |  |
| Interest rate collars on loans | 150000 | 0.94 | 4.05% | 3.94% - 2.33% | (140) |
| Total | $1100000 |  |  |  | $(8252) |
| **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  |  |  | **Weighted Average Rate** | **Weighted Average Rate** |  |
|  | **Notional Amount** | **Average Maturity** | **Current<br>Rate<br>Received** | **Pay Fixed<br>Swap Rate** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **(in thousands)** | **(in years)** |  |  | **(in thousands)** |
| Interest rate swaps on borrowings | $400000 | 1.58 | 4.56% | 3.67% | $2724 |
|  |  |  | **Current Rate Paid** | **Receive Fixed <br>Swap Rate** |  |
| Interest rate swaps on loans | 750000 | 1.77 | 4.57% | 2.78% | (21205) |
|  |  |  | **Current Rate Paid** | **Receive Fixed Swap Rate <br>Cap - Floor** |  |
| Interest rate collars on loans | 150000 | 1.94 | 4.70% | 3.94% - 2.33% | (1529) |
| Total | $1300000 |  |  |  | $(20010) |

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The maximum length of time over which the Company is currently hedging its exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions related to the payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments is 3.2 years.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedging instruments, the effective portion of the gains or losses is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The Company expects approximately $4.0 million (pre-tax) to be reclassified as a decrease to net interest income, from other comprehensive income related to the Company's cash flow hedges in the twelve months following December 31, 2025. This reclassification is due to anticipated payments that will be made and/or received on the swaps based upon the forward curve at December 31, 2025.

The Company had no fair value hedges for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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***Customer Related Positions***

Loan level derivatives, primarily interest rate swaps, offered to commercial borrowers through the Company's loan level derivative program do not qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. The Company believes that its exposure to commercial customer derivatives is limited because these contracts are simultaneously matched at inception with an offsetting dealer transaction. Derivatives with dealer counterparties are then either cleared through a clearinghouse or settled directly with a single counterparty. The commercial customer derivative program allows the Company to retain variable-rate commercial loans while allowing the customer to synthetically fix the loan rate by entering into a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap. The amounts relating to the notional principal amount are not actually exchanged.

Foreign exchange contracts offered to commercial borrowers through the Company's derivative program do not qualify as hedges for accounting purposes. The Company acts as a seller and buyer of foreign exchange contracts to accommodate its customers. To mitigate the market and liquidity risk associated with these derivatives, the Company enters into similar offsetting positions. The amounts relating to the notional principal amount are exchanged.

The Company has entered into risk participation agreements with other dealer banks in commercial loan agreements. Participating banks guarantee the performance on borrower-related interest rate swap contracts. These derivatives are not designated as hedges and, therefore, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. Under a risk participation-out agreement, a derivative asset, the Company participates out a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position executed with the commercial borrower for a fee paid to the participating bank. Under a risk participation-in agreement, a derivative liability, the Company assumes, or participates in, a portion of the credit risk associated with the interest rate swap position with the commercial borrower for a fee received from the other bank.

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The following tables reflect the Company's customer related derivative positions at the dates indicated below for those derivatives not designated as hedging:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Number of**<br>**Positions** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | |
| | **Number of**<br>**Positions** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Less than 1 year** | **Less than 2 years** | **Less than 3 years** | **Less than 4 years** | **Thereafter** | **Total** |<br>**Fair Value** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Loan level swaps |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receive fixed, pay variable | 259 | $151688 | $261876 | $224449 | $192734 | $878490 | $1709237 | $(41517) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay fixed, receive variable | 259 | 151688 | 261876 | 224449 | 192734 | 878490 | 1709237 | 41503 |
| Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buys foreign currency, sells U.S. currency | 47 | 95672 |  |  |  |  | 95672 | 1385 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buys U.S. currency, sells foreign currency | 47 | 95672 |  |  |  |  | 95672 | (1328) |
| Risk participation agreements | Risk participation agreements |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation out | 19 |  | 26865 | 28643 | 33850 | 79953 | 169311 | 59 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation in | 15 |  | 22314 | 20291 |  | 61994 | 104599 | (44) |
|  | **Number of**<br>**Positions** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** | **Notional Amount Maturing** |  |
|  | **Number of**<br>**Positions** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Less than 1 year** | **Less than 2 years** | **Less than 3 years** | **Less than 4 years** | **Thereafter** | **Total** | **Fair Value** |
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Loan level swaps |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receive fixed, pay variable | 276 | $261222 | $225043 | $252911 | $208762 | $869095 | $1817033 | $(92913) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay fixed, receive variable | 276 | 261222 | 225043 | 252911 | 208762 | 869095 | 1817033 | 92875 |
| Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange contracts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buys foreign currency, sells U.S. currency | 34 | 112156 | 12120 |  |  |  | 124276 | (5363) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buys U.S. currency, sells foreign currency | 34 | 112156 | 12120 |  |  |  | 124276 | 5424 |
| Risk participation agreements | Risk participation agreements |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation out | 18 | 23672 |  | 27140 | 21256 | 91053 | 163121 | 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation in | 12 |  | 13016 | 22904 | 15334 |  | 51254 | (12) |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company may enter into one dealer swap agreement which offsets multiple commercial borrower swap agreements.

***Mortgage Derivatives***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Company enters into commitments to fund residential mortgage loans at specified rates and times in the future, with the intention that loans may be sold subsequently in the secondary market. Mortgage loan commitments are referred to as derivative loan commitments if the loan that will result from exercise of the commitment will be held for sale upon funding. These commitments are recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in other assets and other liabilities with changes in their fair values recorded within mortgage banking income. In addition, the Company has elected the fair value option to carry loans held for sale at fair value. The change in fair value of loans held for sale is recorded in current period earnings as a component of mortgage banking income in accordance with the Company's fair value election. The fair value of loans held for sale increased by $457,000, decreased by $20,000 and increased by $97,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts were offset in earnings by the change in the fair value of mortgage derivatives.

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Outstanding loan commitments expose the Company to the risk that the price of the loans arising from exercise of the loan commitment might change from inception of the rate lock to funding of the loan due to changes in mortgage interest rates. If interest rates increase, the value of these loan commitments decreases. Conversely, if interest rates decrease, the value of these loan commitments increases. To protect against the price risk inherent in derivative loan commitments, the Company utilizes both "mandatory delivery" and "best efforts" forward loan sale commitments to mitigate the risk of potential decreases in the values of loans that would result from the exercise of the derivative loan commitments. Mandatory delivery contracts are accounted for as derivative instruments. Included in the mandatory delivery forward commitments are To Be Announced securities ("TBAs"). Certain assumptions, including pull through rates and rate lock periods, are used in managing the existing and future hedges. The accuracy of underlying assumptions will impact the ultimate effectiveness of any hedging strategies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With mandatory delivery contracts, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price on or before a specified date. If the Company fails to deliver the amount of mortgages necessary to fulfill the commitment by the specified date, it is obligated to pay a "pair-off" fee, based on then-current market prices, to the investor/counterparty to compensate the investor for the shortfall. Generally, the Company makes this type of commitment once mortgage loans have been funded and are held for sale, in order to minimize the risk of failure to deliver the requisite volume of loans to the investor and paying pair-off fees as a result. The Company also sells TBA securities to offset potential changes in the fair value of derivative loan commitments. Generally, the Company sells TBA securities by entering into derivative loan commitments for settlement in 30 to 90 days. The Company expects that mandatory delivery contracts, including TBA securities, will experience changes in fair value opposite to the changes in the fair value of derivative loan commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With best effort contracts, the Company commits to deliver an individual mortgage loan of a specified principal amount and quality to an investor if the loan to the underlying borrower closes. Generally, best efforts cash contracts have no pair off risk regardless of market movement. The price the investor will pay the seller for an individual loan is specified prior to the loan being funded (e.g., on the same day the lender commits to lend funds to a potential borrower). The Company expects that these best efforts forward loan sale commitments will experience a net neutral shift in fair value with related derivative loan commitments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The aggregate amount of net realized gains on sales of mortgage loans included within mortgage banking income was $5.1 million, $4.1 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

***Balance Sheet Offsetting*** 

The Company does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments. The Company does net the amount recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral against the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement. Collateral legally required to be maintained at dealer banks by the Company is monitored and adjusted as necessary.

A daily settlement occurs through the CME for changes in the fair value of centrally cleared derivatives. Not all of the derivatives are required to be cleared through the daily clearing agent. As a result, the total fair values of loan level derivative assets and liabilities recognized on the Company's financial statements are not equal and offsetting.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The table below presents the fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the balance sheet at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Asset Derivatives** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Asset Derivatives** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Asset Derivatives** <sup>(1)</sup> | | **Liability Derivatives** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Liability Derivatives** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Liability Derivatives** <sup>(2)</sup> | |
| | **Fair Value at**<br>**December 31, 2025** | | **Fair Value at**<br>**December 31, 2024** | | **Fair Value at**<br>**December 31, 2025** | | **Fair Value at**<br>**December 31, 2024** | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | |
| Derivatives designated as hedges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate derivatives | $77 | (3) | $2724 | (3) | $8329 | (4) | $22734 | (4) |
| Derivatives not designated as hedges |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customer Related Positions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan level derivatives | 57790 | (3) | 95606 | (3) | 57804 | (4) | 95644 | (4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange contracts | 1814 |  | 5424 |  | 1757 |  | 5363 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk participation agreements | 59 |  | 56 |  | 44 |  | 12 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage Derivatives |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate lock commitments | 355 |  | 77 |  |  |  | 2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward sale loan commitments | 35 |  | 13 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward sale hedge commitments |  |  | 58 |  | 31 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total derivatives not designated as hedges | 60053 |  | 101234 |  | 59636 |  | 101021 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 60130 |  | 103958 |  | 67965 |  | 123755 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Netting Adjustments <sup>(5)</sup> | (25765) |  | (46664) |  | 8135 |  | 21078 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Derivatives on the Balance Sheet | 34365 |  | 57294 |  | 59830 |  | 102677 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial instruments <sup>(6)</sup> | 5164 |  | 2894 |  | 5164 |  | 2894 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash collateral pledged (received) | (12420) |  | (33283) |  | 3130 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Derivative Amounts | $16781 |  | $21117 |  | $51536 |  | $99783 |  |

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(1)All asset derivatives are located in other assets on the balance sheet.

(2)All liability derivatives are located in other liabilities on the balance sheet.

(3)Approximately $9,000 of accrued interest payable is included in the fair value of interest rate derivative assets and approximately $1.2 million of accrued interest receivable is included in the fair value of loan level derivative assets at December 31, 2025, in comparison to accrued interest receivable of approximately $195,000 and $2.2 million, included in the fair value of interest rate and loan level derivative assets, respectively, at December 31, 2024.

(4)Approximately $363,000 and $1.2 million of accrued interest payable is included in the fair value of interest rate and loan level derivative liabilities, respectively, at December 31, 2025, in comparison to accrued interest payable of approximately $825,000 and $2.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 2024.

(5)Netting adjustments represent the amounts recorded to convert derivative assets and liabilities cleared through CME from a gross basis to a net basis, inclusive of the variation margin payments, in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.

(6)Reflects offsetting derivative positions with the same counterparty that are not netted on the balance sheet.

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The table below presents the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments included in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and current earnings for the periods indicated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Derivatives designated as hedges |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain in OCI on derivatives (effective portion), net of tax | $8353 | $6713 | $16055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss reclassified from OCI into interest income or interest expense (effective portion) | $(9326) | $(19372) | $(27414) |
| Derivatives not designated as hedges |  |  |  |
| Changes in fair value of customer related positions |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | $140 | $231 | $517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses | (125) | (212) | (679) |
| Changes in fair value of mortgage derivatives |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 213 | (38) | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $228 | $(19) | $(50) |

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The Company's derivative agreements with institutional counterparties contain various credit-risk related contingent provisions, such as requiring the Company to maintain a well-capitalized capital position. If the Company fails to meet these conditions, the counterparties could request the Company make immediate payment or demand that the Company provide immediate and ongoing full collateralization on derivative positions in net liability positions. All derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features were in a net asset position at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

By using derivatives, the Company is exposed to credit risk to the extent that counterparties to the derivative contracts do not perform as required. Should a counterparty fail to perform under the terms of a derivative contract, the Company's credit exposure on interest rate swaps is limited to the net positive fair value and accrued interest of all swaps with each counterparty. The Company seeks to minimize counterparty credit risk through credit approvals, limits, monitoring procedures, and obtaining collateral, where appropriate. Institutional counterparties must have an investment grade credit rating and be approved by the Company's Board of Directors. In addition, certain derivative contracts executed bilaterally with a dealer counterparty in the over-the-counter market are cleared through a clearinghouse, whereby the clearinghouse becomes the counterparty to the transaction. As such, management believes the risk of incurring credit losses on derivative contracts with those counterparties is remote. The Company's exposure relating to institutional counterparties was $49.7 million and $97.0 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company's exposure relating to customer counterparties was approximately $8.1 million and $1.4 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Credit exposure may be reduced by the value of collateral pledged by the counterparty.

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**NOTE 11 INCOME TAXES** 

The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following components:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Current expense |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | $46155 | $47830 | $51771 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | 14176 | 17816 | 21123 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current expense | 60331 | 65646 | 72894 |
| Deferred expense (benefit) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal | (1748) | (7671) | 1336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | (1535) | (2929) | 1402 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred expense (benefit) | (3283) | (10600) | 2738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expense | $57048 | $55046 | $75632 |

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The difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reported for the last three years is detailed below:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2023** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Computed statutory federal income tax provision | $55056 | 21.00% | $51897 | 21.00% | $66178 | 21.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State and local income tax, net of federal income tax benefit | 10420 | 3.97% | 12143 | 4.91% | 17992 | 5.71% |
| Tax Credits |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Low income housing tax credits | (3594) | (1.37)% | (4496) | (1.82)% | (3740) | (1.19)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (27) | (0.01)% |  | —% | (76) | (0.02)% |
| Nontaxable or nondeductible items |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt interest, net of disallowance | (3716) | (1.42)% | (3653) | (1.48)% | (3508) | (1.11)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (1716) | (0.65)% | (1629) | (0.66)% | (2260) | (0.72)% |
| Changes in unrecognized tax benefits | (942) | (0.36)% | (1215) | (0.49)% | (655) | (0.21)% |
| Other adjustments | 1567 | 0.60% | 1999 | 0.81% | 1701 | 0.54% |
| Effective income tax rate | $57048 | 21.76% | $55046 | 22.27% | $75632 | 24.00% |

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The tax-effected components of the net deferred tax asset at December 31 of the years presented were as follows:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Deferred tax assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses | $51939 | $46372 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses not deducted for tax purposes | 16517 | 17720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basis difference on loans | 42703 | 1612 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basis differences on acquired securities | 15852 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivatives fair value adjustment | 2164 | 5304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee and director equity compensation | 5268 | 1930 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward | 89 | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating loss carry-forward | 1002 | 627 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale | 11607 | 23795 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liability | 20707 | 15471 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State purchased credits | 15638 | 21448 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 541 | 621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax assets | $184027 | $134989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Valuation allowance <sup>(1)</sup> | (485) | (531) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance | $183542 | $134458 |
| Deferred tax liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core deposit and other intangibles | $34622 | $1453 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred loan fees, net | 11226 | 8080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed assets | 9741 | 14747 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | 11690 | 11476 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid pension | 3137 | 7260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use asset | 20107 | 14921 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1592 | 1868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax liabilities | $92115 | $59805 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net deferred tax asset | $91427 | $74653 |

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(1)Deferred tax assets are to be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realization of the tax benefit depends upon the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods.

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***Uncertainty in Income Taxes***

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction as well as in various states. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for the 2022 through 2024 tax years including any related income tax filings from its recent acquisitions. The Company believes that its income tax returns have been filed based upon applicable statutes, regulations and case law in effect at the time of filing, however, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and /or state jurisdictions could disagree with the Company's interpretation upon examination. The Company accounts for uncertainties in income taxes by providing a tax reserve for certain positions. The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:

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|:---|:---|
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $2720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduction of tax positions for prior years | (959) |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $1761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduction of tax positions for prior years | (999) |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $762 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduction of tax positions for prior years | (762) |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $— |

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Increases to the Company's unrealized tax positions occur as a result of accruing for any unrecognized tax benefit, as well as the accrual of interest and penalties related to prior year positions. Decreases in the Company's unrealized tax positions occur as a result of the statute of limitation lapsing on prior year positions and/or settlements relating to outstanding positions. At December 31, 2025, there were no indirect federal benefit of state tax positions, included in the balances noted in the table above, and there were approximately $160,000, and $343,000 at December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The following table summarizes the changes in accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions for the periods presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31** | **As of December 31** | **As of December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Beginning Balance | $383 | $689 | $585 |
| Expense (benefit) recognized in provision for income taxes | (314) | (306) | 104 |
| Ending Balance | $69 | $383 | $689 |

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The following table presents cash paid, net of refunds, for federal, state, and foreign income taxes for the periods presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Cash Paid for Federal Income Taxes | $26000 | $38000 | $33081 |
| Cash Paid for State Income Taxes |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Massachusetts<sup>(1)</sup> | 6896 | 10710 | 10045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other <sup>(2)</sup> | 1887 | 2369 | 580 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State subtotal | 8783 | 13079 | 10625 |
| Total Cash Paid for Income Taxes | $34783 | $51079 | $43706 |

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(1)Amounts shown above exclude $7.9 million, $8.2 million, and $7.9 million in purchased Massachusetts state credits for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. These credits represent pre-payments of Massachusetts state taxes.

(2)The amount of income taxes paid during the year does not meet the 5% disaggregation threshold.

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**NOTE 12 LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS** 

The Company has invested in low income housing projects that generate Low Income Housing Tax Credits ("LIHTC") which provide the Company with tax credits and operating loss tax benefits over a minimum of 15 years. None of the original investment is expected to be repaid.

The following table presents certain information related to the Company's investments in low income housing projects as of December 31 of the years presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Original investment value | $342336 | $275085 | $229015 |
| Current recorded investment | 230701 | 184373 | 156984 |
| Unfunded liability obligation | 100277 | 71748 | 58731 |
| Tax credits and benefits earned during the year | 24504 | 23185 | 18101 |
| Amortization of investments during the year | 20957 | 18676 | 14360 |
| Net income tax benefit recognized during the year | 3547 | 4509 | 3740 |

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**NOTE 13 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS** 

***Pension Plans***

The Company maintains a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan (the "Pension Plan") administered by Pentegra Retirement Services (the "Fund" or "Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions"). The Fund does not segregate the assets or liabilities of all participating employers and accordingly, disclosure of plan assets, accumulated vested and non-vested benefits is not possible. Effective July 1, 2006, the Company froze the defined benefit plan by eliminating all future benefit accruals.

In conjunction with the acquisition of Peoples Federal Bancshares, Inc., the parent of Peoples Federal Savings Bank ("Peoples") in 2015, the Company acquired the Peoples Federal Defined Benefit Pension Plan ("Peoples Plan"). The Peoples Plan was frozen at the date of acquisition and maintained in the same manner as the Pension Plan. The Peoples Plan was also administered by Pentegra Retirement Services under the same Fund as the Pension Plan. Effective July 1, 2024, the Company withdrew The Peoples Bank from the Pension Plan and adopted The Peoples Bank Defined Benefit Pension Plan (the "Peoples DBP Plan") as a qualified successor plan, which was fully funded. The Company's Board of Directors voted to terminate the Peoples DBP Plan in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the Peoples DBP Plan was terminated and all obligations due under the terms of the plan were settled.

The Company's participation in the Pension Plan and the Peoples Plan (the "Pension Plans") for the annual period ended December 31, 2025, is outlined in the table below. The "EIN/Pension Plan Number" column provides the Employer Identification Number ("EIN") and the three-digit plan number. The funding status of the Pension Plans is determined on the basis of the financial statements provided by the Fund using total plan assets and accumulated benefit obligation. The "FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented" column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan ("FIP") or a rehabilitation plan ("RP") is either pending or has been implemented. The "Expiration Date of Collective-Bargaining Agreement" column lists the expiration dates of any collective-bargaining agreement(s) to which the Pension Plans are subject. Financial information for the Fund is made available through the public Form 5500 which is available by April 15<sup>th</sup> of the year following the plan year end.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Funding Status<br>of Pension Plan** | **Funding Status<br>of Pension Plan** | **FIP/RP Status<br>Pending/<br>Implemented** | **Surcharge<br>Imposed** | **Expiration<br>Date of<br>Collective-<br>Bargaining<br>Agreement** | **Minimum<br>Contributions<br>Required for<br>Future<br>Periods** |
| |<br>**EIN/Pension<br>Plan Number** | **2025** | **2024** | **FIP/RP Status<br>Pending/<br>Implemented** | **Surcharge<br>Imposed** | **Expiration<br>Date of<br>Collective-<br>Bargaining<br>Agreement** | **Minimum<br>Contributions<br>Required for<br>Future<br>Periods** |
| Pentegra defined benefit plan for financial institutions | 13-5645888/333 | At least 80 percent | At least 80 percent | No | No | N/A | $— |

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Contributions to the Fund are based on each individual employer's experience. The Company bears the market risk relating to the Pension Plan and will continue to fund the Pension Plan as required. The Pension Plan year is July 1 through June 30. The Company's total contributions to the Pension Plan did not represent more than 5% of the total contributions to the Pension Plan as indicated in the Pension Plan's most recently available annual report dated June 30, 2025. The comparability of employer contributions is impacted by asset performance, discount rates and the reduction in the number of covered employees year over year.

The Company's contributions to the Pension Plans were as follows for the periods indicated:

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Required Contributions - Plan Year Allocation** | **Required Contributions - Plan Year Allocation** | **Required Contributions - Plan Year Allocation** |
| |<br>**Contribution** | **2025-2026** | **2024-2025** | **2023-2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| 2025 | $349 | $349 | $— | $— |
| 2024 | $663 | $— | $369 | $294 |
| 2023 | $476 | $— | $— | $476 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In conjunction with the acquisition of Blue Hills Bancorp, Inc., parent of Blue Hills Bank (collectively, "BHB") in 2019, the Company acquired the Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association Pension Plan as adopted by BHB (the "BHB Plan"). The BHB Plan was administered by Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association and frozen on October 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2025, the BHB Plan has terminated and the plan's assets and liabilities have been settled. Information pertaining to the BHB Plan is as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Change in plan assets: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $9749 | $9632 | $9889 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actual return on plan assets | 375 | 508 | 509 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset reversion | (1424) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (8700) | (391) | (766) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $— | $9749 | $9632 |
| Change in benefit obligation: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefit obligation at beginning of year | 7898 | 8385 | 8716 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | 415 | 388 | 420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actuarial loss (gain) | 387 | (484) | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (8700) | (391) | (766) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefit obligation at end of year | $— | $7898 | $8385 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funded status at end of year | $— | $1851 | $1247 |

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At December 31, 2024, the discount rate used to determine the benefit obligation was 5.44%.

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The components of net period pension expense (benefit) are as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Interest cost | $415 | $388 | $420 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (308) | (258) | (144) |
| Amortization of net actuarial gain | (143) | (54) | (17) |
| Settlement gain | (677) |  | (25) |
| Net period pension (income) expense | $(713) | $76 | $234 |

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The key assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense (benefit) are as follows:

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Discount rate | 5.44% | 4.77% | 4.97% |
| Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets | 3.25% | 2.75% | 1.50% |

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The Company's total defined benefit plan expense was $582,000, $716,000, and $487,000, for the years ending December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

***Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans***

The Bank maintains frozen defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plans ("SERP") for certain highly compensated employees designed to offset the impact of regulatory limits on benefits under qualified pension plans. The Bank also maintains defined benefit SERPs acquired from previous acquisitions. The Bank has established and funded rabbi trusts to accumulate funds in order to satisfy the contractual liability of these supplemental retirement plan benefits. These agreements provide for the Bank to pay all benefits from its general assets, and the establishment of these trust funds does not reduce nor otherwise affect the Bank's continuing liability to pay benefits from such assets except that the Bank's liability shall be offset by actual benefit payments made from the trusts. The related trust assets included in the Company's equity securities portfolio totaled $19.0 million and $18.7 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following table shows the defined benefit supplemental retirement expense, and the contributions paid to the plans which were used only to pay the current year benefits for the years indicated:

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Retirement expense | $716 | $749 | $703 |
| Benefits paid | $925 | $1120 | $450 |

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Expected future benefit payments for the defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plans are presented below:

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| | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Plans<br>Expected Benefit<br>Payments** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $1093 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | $1066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | $1053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | $1048 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2030 | $1129 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2031-2035 | $5859 |

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The measurement date used to determine the defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plans' benefits is December 31 for each of the years reported. The following table illustrates the status of the defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plans at December 31 for the years presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** | **Defined Benefit Supplemental Executive<br>Retirement Benefits** |
| | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** | **2023** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Change in accumulated benefit obligation |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $| 14973 | $| 16394 | $| 15711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost |  |  |  |  | 380 | 380 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | 778 | 778 | 745 | 745 | 761 | 761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actuarial loss (gain) | 212 | 212 | (1046) | (1046) | (8) | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (925) | (925) | (1120) | (1120) | (450) | (450) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefit obligation at end of year | $| 15038 | $| 14973 | $| 16394 |
| Change in plan assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $|  | $|  | $|  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employer contribution | 925 | 925 | 1120 | 1120 | 450 | 450 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | (925) | (925) | (1120) | (1120) | (450) | (450) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $|  | $|  | $|  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funded status at end of year | $| (15038) | $| (14973) | $| (16394) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities | (15038) | (15038) | (14973) | (14973) | (16394) | (16394) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funded status at end of year | $| (15038) | $| (14973) | $| (16394) |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain | $| (2293) | $| (2567) | $| (1518) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior service cost |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts recognized in AOCI | $| (2293) | $| (2567) | $| (1518) |
| Information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligation | $| 15038 | $| 14973 | $| 16394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated benefit obligation | $| 15038 | $| 14973 | $| 16394 |
| Net periodic benefit cost |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost | $|  | $|  | $| 380 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | 778 | 778 | 745 | 745 | 761 | 761 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of prior service cost |  |  |  |  | 22 | 22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss | (62) | (62) | 4 | 4 | (460) | (460) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net periodic benefit cost | $| 716 | $| 749 | $| 703 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate used for benefit obligation | 3.82% - 5.20% | 3.82% - 5.20% | 4.58% - 5.41% | 4.58% - 5.41% | 4.62% - 4.75% | 4.62% - 4.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate used for net periodic benefit cost | 4.58% - 5.41% | 4.58% - 5.41% | 4.62% - 4.75% | 4.62% - 4.75% | 4.67% - 4.93% | 4.67% - 4.93% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

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***Other Employee Benefits***

The Bank may choose to create an incentive compensation plan for senior management and other officers to participate in at varying levels. In addition, the Bank may also pay a discretionary bonus to senior management, officers, and/or non-officers of the Bank. The expense for these incentive plans amounted to $28.0 million, $21.3 million and $18.6 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Bank has an Employee Savings Plan that qualifies as a deferred salary arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Employee Savings Plan, participating employees may defer a portion of their earnings, not to exceed the IRS annual contribution limits. The Bank matches 25% of each employee's contributions up to the first 6% of the

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employee's eligible earnings. The 401(k) Plan incorporates an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for contributions invested in the Company's common stock. The Company also provides three defined contributions under this Plan, providing the employees are deemed eligible. To be eligible for these contributions, an employee must complete one year and 1,000 hours of service. The defined contributions are made up of a safe harbor contribution, in which eligible employees receive a 3% cash contribution of eligible earnings to the social security limit, a discretionary contribution in which eligible employees receive a 2% cash contribution of eligible earnings up to the social security limit and a 5% discretionary contribution of eligible earnings over the social security limit up to the maximum amount permitted by law. Benefits contributed to employees under this defined contribution plan vest immediately. The defined contribution plan expense was $12.0 million, $9.6 million and $9.3 million for the years ended December 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which allows for deferrals of base salary and incentive payments until an elected distribution date in the future. This deferred compensation plan is available to certain highly compensated employees. Deferrals are invested at the election of the participant into one of the actively managed funds made available to the participant through the Company's Investment Management Group. The funds are held in a rabbi trust until the elected date of distribution.

The Company has a non-qualified 401(k) Restoration Plan ("Restoration Plan") for certain executive officers. The Restoration Plan is intended to contribute to each participant the amount of matching and discretionary contributions which would have been made to the existing Rockland Trust 401(k) plan on the participant's behalf, but were prohibited due to Internal Revenue Code limitations. Deferrals are invested at the election of the participant into one of the actively managed funds made available to the participant through the Company's Investment Management Group or in the Company's stock. These funds are held in a rabbi trust until separation of Service. The Company recognized expense of $605,000, $659,000 and $524,000 related to this plan for services performed for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Also, as part of the Peoples acquisition in 2015, the Company assumed various Salary Continuation Agreements with certain current and former senior executives. The agreements require the payment of specified benefits upon retirement over periods of ten or twenty years as described in each agreement. Expense related to the Salary Continuation Agreements was $226,000, $221,000 and $217,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

***Director Benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***

The Company maintains two deferred compensation plans for the Company's Board of Directors which permit non-employee directors to defer cash fees, one of which was in effect through December 31, 2018 and a new plan which was adopted effective January 1, 2019. Under the plan in effect through December 31, 2018, deferred compensation was invested in Company stock. Under the plan that took effect January 1, 2019, participating directors may defer all or a portion of their cash compensation into a choice of diversified investment portfolios comprised of stocks, bonds and cash. There was no compensation deferred during 2025, 2024 and 2023.

**NOTE 14 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS** 

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the assumptions applied by the Company when determining fair value reflect those that the Company determines market participants would use to price the asset or liability at the measurement date. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, regardless of the valuation technique(s) used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received if the asset were to be sold or that would be paid if the liability were to be transferred in an orderly market transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. When determining fair value, the Company considers pricing information and other inputs that are current as of the measurement date. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and other inputs may be reduced for certain instruments, or not available at all. The unavailability or reduced availability of pricing or other input information could cause an instrument to be reclassified from one level to another.

The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC defines fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC are described below:

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Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

***Valuation Techniques***

There were no changes in the valuation techniques used during the year ended December 31, 2025.

***Securities***

*Trading and Equity Securities*

These equity securities are valued based on market quoted prices. These securities are categorized in Level 1 as they are actively traded and no valuation adjustments have been applied.

*U.S. Government Agency and U.S. Treasury Securities*

Fair value is estimated using either multi-dimensional spread tables or benchmarks. The inputs used include benchmark yields, reported trades, and broker/dealer quotes. These securities are classified as Level 2.

*Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities*

Fair value is estimated using either a matrix or benchmarks. The inputs used include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, and issuer spreads. These securities are categorized as Level 2.

*Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and Small Business Administration Pooled Securities*

The valuation model for these securities is volatility-driven and ratings based, and uses multi-dimensional spread tables. The inputs used include benchmark yields, reported trades, new issue data, broker dealer quotes, and collateral performance. If there is at least one significant model assumption or input that is not observable, these securities are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy; otherwise, they are classified as Level 2.

*Non-taxable and Taxable Municipal Securities*

The fair value is estimated using a valuation matrix with inputs including bond interest rate tables, recent transaction, and yield relationships. These securities are categorized as Level 2.

*Pooled Issuer Trust Preferred Securities*

The fair value of pooled issuer trust preferred securities is estimated using external pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques. The inputs used in these valuations include benchmark yields, reported trades, new issue data, broker dealer quotes, and collateral performance. If there is at least one significant model assumption or input that is not observable, these securities are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy; otherwise, they are classified as Level 2.

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***Loans Held for Sale***

The Company has elected the fair value option to account for originated closed loans intended for sale. The fair value is measured on an individual loan basis using quoted market prices and when not available, comparable market value or discounted cash flow analysis may be utilized. These assets are typically classified as Level 2.

***Derivative Instruments***

*Derivatives*

The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings. Additionally, in conjunction with fair value measurement guidance, the Company has made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its interest rate derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its interest rate derivatives and risk participation agreements may also utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. However, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are properly classified as Level 2.

*Mortgage Derivatives*

The fair value of mortgage derivatives is determined based on current market prices for similar assets in the secondary market and, therefore, classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

***Individually Assessed Collateral Dependent Loans***

In accordance with the CECL standard, expected credit losses on individually assessed loans deemed to be collateral dependent are valued based upon the lower of amortized cost or fair value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell. The inputs used in the appraisals of the collateral are not always observable, and in such cases the loans may be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy; otherwise, they are classified as Level 2.

***Other Real Estate Owned and Other Foreclosed Assets***

Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO") and Other Foreclosed Assets, when applicable, are valued at the lower of cost or fair value of the property, less estimated costs to sell. The fair values are generally estimated based upon recent appraisal values of the property less costs to sell the property. Certain inputs used in appraisals are not always observable, and therefore OREO and Other Foreclosed Assets may be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis were as follows at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** |
| |<br>**Balance** | **Quoted <br>Prices in<br>Active Markets<br>for Identical<br>Assets<br> (Level 1)** | **Significant Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Recurring fair value measurements |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading securities | $4720 | $4720 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 21581 | 21581 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities available for sale |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | 218672 |  | 218672 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 471084 |  | 471084 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 772963 |  | 772963 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 269576 |  | 269576 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 12558 |  | 12558 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable municipal securities | 220520 |  | 220520 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1042 |  | 1042 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 37832 |  | 37832 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | 35909 |  | 35909 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative instruments | 60130 |  | 60130 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative instruments | 67965 |  | 67965 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total recurring fair value measurements, net | $2058622 | $26301 | $2032321 | $— |
| Non-recurring fair value measurements |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individually assessed collateral dependent loans <sup>(1)</sup> | $79868 | $— | $— | $79868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other real estate owned and other foreclosed assets | 2100 |  |  | 2100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-recurring fair value measurements | $81968 | $— | $— | $81968 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** |
| |<br>**Balance** | **Quoted <br>Prices in<br>Active Markets<br>for Identical<br>Assets<br> (Level 1)** | **Significant Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Recurring fair value measurements |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading securities | $4245 | $4245 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 21204 | 21204 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities available for sale |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government agency securities | 209660 |  | 209660 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | 592001 |  | 592001 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 378161 |  | 378161 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 28995 |  | 28995 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-taxable municipal securities | 194 |  | 194 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooled trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurers | 1095 |  | 1095 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 40838 |  | 40838 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held for sale | 7271 |  | 7271 |  |
| Derivative instruments | 103958 |  | 103958 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative instruments | 123755 |  | 123755 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total recurring fair value measurements, net | $1263867 | $25449 | $1238418 | $— |
| Non-recurring fair value measurements |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individually assessed collateral dependent loans <sup>(1)</sup> | $43766 | $— | $— | $43766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total non-recurring fair value measurements | $43766 | $— | $— | $43766 |

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(1)The carrying value of individually assessed collateral dependent loans is based on the lower of amortized cost or fair value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell. The fair value of the underlying collateral is generally determined through independent appraisals, which generally include various Level 3 inputs which are not identifiable. Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic factors and estimated liquidation expenses. The range of these possible adjustments may vary.

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The estimated fair values and related carrying amounts for assets and liabilities for which fair value is only disclosed are shown below at the dates indicated:

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| | | | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** |
| | **Carrying Value** | **Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)** | **Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)** | **Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Financial assets |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Securities held to maturity <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | $100872 | $97124 | $— | $97124 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 694903 | 659415 |  | 659415 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 370698 | 325798 |  | 325798 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 112554 | 108396 |  | 108396 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, net of allowance for credit losses <sup>(b)</sup> | 18234032 | 17842036 |  |  | 17842036 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank stock <sup>(c)</sup> | 21835 | 21835 |  | 21835 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash surrender value of life insurance policies <sup>(d)</sup> | 378576 | 378576 |  | 378576 |  |
| Financial liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit liabilities, other than time deposits <sup>(e)</sup> | $16858570 | $16858570 | $— | $16858570 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time certificates of deposits <sup>(f)</sup> | 3268220 | 3262605 |  | 3262605 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings <sup>(f)</sup> | 416549 | 417352 |  | 417352 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit <sup>(f)</sup> | 49953 | 52494 |  | 52494 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures <sup>(g)</sup> | 62862 | 62492 |  | 62492 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debentures <sup>(f)</sup> | 296483 | 308794 |  |  | 308794 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using** |
| | **Carrying Value** | **Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets<br> (Level 1)** | **Significant Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Financial assets | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Securities held to maturity <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. treasury securities | $100791 | $93022 | $— | $93022 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | 788470 | 726362 |  | 726362 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency collateralized mortgage obligations | 422827 | 357684 |  | 357684 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Small business administration pooled securities | 122868 | 114733 |  | 114733 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, net of allowance for loan losses <sup>(b)</sup> | 14294628 | 13213596 |  |  | 13213596 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank stock <sup>(c)</sup> | 31573 | 31573 |  | 31573 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash surrender value of life insurance policies <sup>(d)</sup> | 303965 | 303965 |  | 303965 |  |
| Financial liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit liabilities, other than time deposits <sup>(e)</sup> | $12558632 | $12558632 | $— | $12558632 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time certificates of deposits <sup>(f)</sup> | 2747346 | 2739606 |  | 2739606 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings <sup>(f)</sup> | 638514 | 638489 |  | 638489 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures <sup>(g)</sup> | 62860 | 61661 |  | 61661 |  |

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(a)The fair values presented are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments and/or discounted cash flow analysis.

(b)Fair value of loans is measured using the exit price valuation method, determined primarily by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities or cash flows, while incorporating liquidity and credit assumptions. Additionally, this amount excludes individually assessed collateral dependent loans, which are deemed to be marked to fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(c)Federal Home Loan Bank stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost, therefore the carrying amount approximates fair value.

(d)Cash surrender value of life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value (or the amount that can be realized upon surrender of the policy), therefore, carrying amount approximates fair value.

(e)Fair value of demand deposits, savings and interest checking accounts and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.

(f)Fair value was determined by discounting anticipated future cash payments using rates currently available for instruments with similar remaining maturities.

(g)Fair value was determined based upon market prices of securities with similar terms and maturities.

This summary excludes certain financial assets and liabilities for which the carrying value approximates fair value. For financial assets, these may include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and short-term investments. For financial liabilities, these may include federal funds purchased. These instruments would all be considered to be classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Also excluded from the summary are financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis, as previously described.

The Company considers its current use of financial instruments to be the highest and best use of the instruments.

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**NOTE 15 REVENUE RECOGNITION** 

The Company has disaggregated its revenue from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table presents the revenue streams that the Company has disaggregated for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Deposit account fees (inclusive of cash management fees) | $32141 | $26455 | $23486 |
| Interchange fees | 13977 | 12513 | 11865 |
| ATM fees | 4563 | 4568 | 4243 |
| Investment management - wealth management and advisory services | 44989 | 38311 | 34588 |
| Investment management - retail investments and insurance revenue | 5056 | 4433 | 5603 |
| Payment processing income | 2142 | 1848 | 1675 |
| Credit card income | 2843 | 2341 | 2119 |
| Other non-interest income | 7688 | 5343 | 5684 |
| Total non-interest income in-scope of ASC 606 | 113399 | 95812 | 89263 |
| Total non-interest income out-of-scope of ASC 606 | 35290 | 32202 | 35346 |
| Total non-interest income | $148689 | $128014 | $124609 |

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In each of the revenue streams identified above, there were no significant judgments made in determining or allocating the transaction price, as the consideration and service requirements are generally explicitly identified in the associated contracts.

The following table provides the amount of investment management revenue earned but not received as of the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Receivables, included in other assets | $7884 | $5968 |

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**NOTE 16 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)** 

The following tables present a reconciliation of the changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated, including the amount of income tax (expense) benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss):

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| | **Pre-Tax<br>Amount** | **Tax (Expense)<br>Benefit** | **After Tax<br>Amount** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Change in fair value of securities available for sale | $55381 | $(12670) | $42711 |
| Less: net security losses reclassified into other non-interest expense | (64) | 14 | (50) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of securities available for sale | 55445 | (12684) | 42761 |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 2174 | (595) | 1579 |
| Less: net cash flow hedge losses reclassified into interest income or interest expense | (9326) | 2552 | (6774) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 11500 | (3147) | 8353 |
| Net unamortized loss related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement adjustments arising during the period | (264) | 72 | (192) |
| Amortization of net actuarial gains | (266) | 76 | (190) |
| Amortization of net prior service costs | 17 | (4) | 13 |
| Amortization of net settlement credits | (677) | 185 | (492) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other comprehensive income for defined benefit postretirement plans (1) | (1190) | 329 | (861) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other comprehensive income (loss) | $65755 | $(15502) | $50253 |
|  | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Pre-Tax<br>Amount** | **Tax (Expense)<br>Benefit** | **After Tax<br>Amount** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Change in fair value of securities available for sale | $22586 | $(5843) | $16743 |
| Less: net security losses reclassified into other non-interest expense |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of securities available for sale | 22586 | (5843) | 16743 |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedges | (10133) | 2770 | (7363) |
| Less: net cash flow hedge losses reclassified into interest income or interest expense | (19372) | 5296 | (14076) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 9239 | (2526) | 6713 |
| Net unamortized gain related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement adjustments arising during the period | 1953 | (534) | 1419 |
| Amortization of net actuarial gains | (93) | 26 | (67) |
| Amortization of net prior service costs | 17 | (5) | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other comprehensive income for defined benefit postretirement plans (1) | 1877 | (513) | 1364 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other comprehensive income (loss) | $33702 | $(8882) | $24820 |

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| | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** | **Year Ended December 31, 2023** |
| | **Pre-Tax<br>Amount** | **Tax (Expense)<br>Benefit** | **After Tax<br>Amount** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Change in fair value of securities available for sale | $42019 | $(9593) | $32426 |
| Less: net security losses reclassified into other non-interest expense |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of securities available for sale | 42019 | (9593) | 32426 |
| Change in fair value of cash flow hedges | (5078) | 1428 | (3650) |
| Less: net cash flow hedge losses reclassified into interest income or interest expense | (27414) | 7709 | (19705) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges | 22336 | (6281) | 16055 |
| Net unamortized gain related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement adjustments arising during the period | 210 | (59) | 151 |
| Amortization of net actuarial gains | (536) | 151 | (385) |
| Amortization of net prior service costs | 39 | (11) | 28 |
| Amortization of net settlement credits | (25) | 7 | (18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other comprehensive income for defined benefit postretirement plans <sup>(1)</sup> | (312) | 88 | (224) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other comprehensive income | $64043 | $(15786) | $48257 |

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(1)The amortization of prior service costs is included in the computation of net periodic pension costs as disclosed in *Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plans within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.* 

Information on the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, is comprised of the following components as of the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities** | **Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge** | **Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans** | **Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)** |
| | (Dollars in Thousands) | (Dollars in Thousands) | (Dollars in Thousands) | (Dollars in Thousands) |
| Beginning balance: January 1, 2023 | $(128657) | $(36630) | $2203 | $(163084) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | 32426 | 16055 | (224) | 48257 |
| Ending balance: December 31, 2023 | $(96231) | $(20575) | $1979 | $(114827) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 16743 | 6713 | 1364 | 24820 |
| Ending balance: December 31, 2024 | $(79488) | $(13862) | $3343 | $(90007) |
| Other comprehensive income | 42761 | 8353 | (861) | 50253 |
| Ending balance: December 31, 2025 | $(36727) | $(5509) | $2482 | $(39754) |

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**NOTE 17 LEASES** 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had entered into 132 noncancellable operating lease agreements for office space, parking, space for ATM locations and certain branch locations, several of which contain renewal options to extend lease terms for a period of 1 to 20 years. The Company has no material financing leases outstanding and no leases with residual value guarantees.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company did not have any material sub-lease agreements.

The Company's right-of-use asset related to operating leases totaled $73.2 million and $54.5 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and is recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet within other assets.

When a decision is made to exit a leased location, the Company may incur certain termination costs and/or lease impairment charges, if applicable. The Company recognized no such exit costs during the year ended December 31, 2025, and $555,000 and $589,000 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table provides information related to the Company's lease costs for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Operating lease costs <sup>(1)</sup> | $14962 | $14365 | $14472 |
| Short-term lease costs | 22 | 37 | 28 |
| Variable lease costs | 4 |  |  |
| Total lease costs | $14988 | $14402 | $14500 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases | 6.86 years | 5.99 years | 5.61 years |
| Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | 3.98% | 3.49% | 2.98% |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease costs for the periods presented are inclusive of lease exit costs noted above.

The following table sets forth the undiscounted cash flows of base rent related to operating leases outstanding at December 31, 2025 with payments scheduled over the next five years and thereafter, including a reconciliation to the operating lease liability recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet in other liabilities:

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|:---|:---|
| | (Dollars in thousands) |
| 2026 | $15623 |
| 2027 | 15182 |
| 2028 | 12512 |
| 2029 | 10361 |
| 2030 | 8881 |
| Thereafter | 24418 |
| Total minimum lease payments | 86977 |
| Less: amount representing interest | 11571 |
| Present value of future minimum lease payments | $75406 |

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**NOTE 18 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES** 

***Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk***

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions to meet the financing needs of its customers, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, and loan exposures with recourse, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company minimizes its exposure to loss under these commitments by subjecting them to credit approval and monitoring procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company enters into contractual commitments to extend credit, normally with fixed expiration dates or termination clauses, at specified rates and for specific purposes. Substantially all of these commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards at the time of loan funding.

The Company has certain loan exposures for which there is recourse. These loan relationships could require the Company to repurchase or cover certain losses per agreements for certain loans that are either sold or referred to third parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Standby letters of credit are written conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. In the event the customer does not perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the third party, the Company would be required to fund the commitment. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make is represented by the contractual amount of the commitment. If the commitment were funded, the Company would be entitled to seek recovery from the customer. The Company's policies generally require that standby letter of credit arrangements contain security and debt covenants similar to those contained in loan agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The fees collected in connection with the issuance of standby letters of credit are representative of the fair value of the Company's obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. In accordance with applicable accounting standards related to guarantees, fees collected in connection with the issuance of standby letters of credit are deferred. The fees are then recognized in income proportionately over the life of the standby letter of credit agreement. The deferred standby letter of credit fees represent the fair value of the Company's potential obligations under the standby letter of credit guarantees.

The following table summarizes the above financial instruments at the dates indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31** | **As of December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Commitments to extend credit | $6378011 | $4663314 |
| Loan exposures sold with recourse | $131108 | $141151 |
| Standby letters of credit | $65559 | $24863 |
| Deferred standby letter of credit fees | $432 | $213 |

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***Other Contingencies***

At December 31, 2025, the Bank was involved in pending lawsuits, which management has reviewed with legal counsel and has taken into consideration the view of counsel as to their outcome. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of pending lawsuits is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

**NOTE 19 REGULATORY MATTERS** 

***Regulatory Capital Requirements***

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's and the Bank's assets, liabilities and certain off-

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balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

At December 31, 2025 the Bank's capital levels met or exceeded the minimum levels to be considered "well capitalized" for bank regulatory purposes. To be categorized as well capitalized, an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Common equity Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables. Management believes, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

The Company's and the Bank's actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are also presented in the table that follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Actual** | **Actual** | **For Capital<br>Adequacy Purposes** | **For Capital<br>Adequacy Purposes** | **For Capital<br>Adequacy Purposes** | **To Be Well Capitalized<br>Under Prompt<br>Corrective Action<br>Provisions** | **To Be Well Capitalized<br>Under Prompt<br>Corrective Action<br>Provisions** | **To Be Well Capitalized<br>Under Prompt<br>Corrective Action<br>Provisions** |
| | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | | **Ratio** | **Amount** | | **Ratio** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Independent Bank Corp. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2953734 | 15.70% | $1504816 | ≥ | 8.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2418180 | 12.86% | $846459 | ≥ | 4.5% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2418180 | 12.86% | $1128612 | ≥ | 6.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to average assets) leverage | $2418180 | 10.15% | $952995 | ≥ | 4.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| Rockland Trust Company |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2906245 | 15.46% | $1504129 | ≥ | 8.0% | $1880162 | ≥ | 10.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2728127 | 14.51% | $846073 | ≥ | 4.5% | $1222105 | ≥ | 6.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2728127 | 14.51% | $1128097 | ≥ | 6.0% | $1504129 | ≥ | 8.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to average assets) leverage | $2728127 | 11.45% | $953126 | ≥ | 4.0% | $1191407 | ≥ | 5.0% |
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Independent Bank Corp. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2299003 | 16.04% | $1146816 | ≥ | 8.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2100158 | 14.65% | $645084 | ≥ | 4.5% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2100158 | 14.65% | $860112 | ≥ | 6.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | $2100158 | 11.32% | $741953 | ≥ | 4.0% | N/A |  | N/A |
| Rockland Trust Company |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2210775 | 15.43% | $1146528 | ≥ | 8.0% | $1433159 | ≥ | 10.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2072930 | 14.46% | $644922 | ≥ | 4.5% | $931554 | ≥ | 6.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | $2072930 | 14.46% | $859896 | ≥ | 6.0% | $1146528 | ≥ | 8.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | $2072930 | 11.18% | $741843 | ≥ | 4.0% | $927303 | ≥ | 5.0% |

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In addition to the minimum risk-based capital requirements outlined in the table above, the Company is required to maintain a minimum capital conservation buffer, in the form of common equity, in order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. The required amount of the capital conservation buffer is 2.5%. The Company's capital levels exceeded the minimum requirement plus the buffer of 2.5% as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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***Dividend Restrictions***

The Company is subject to capital and dividend requirements administered by federal and state bank regulators, and the Company will not declare a cash dividend that would cause the Company to violate regulatory requirements. The Company is, in the ordinary course of business, dependent upon the receipt of cash dividends from the Bank to pay cash dividends to shareholders and satisfy the Company's other cash needs. Federal and state law impose limits on capital distributions by the Bank. Massachusetts-chartered banks, such as the Bank, may declare from net profits cash dividends not more frequently than quarterly and non-cash dividends at any time. No dividends may be declared, credited, or paid if the Bank's capital stock would be impaired. Massachusetts Bank Commissioner approval is required if the total of all dividends declared by the Bank in any calendar year would exceed the total of its net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits of the preceding two years, less any required transfer to surplus or a fund for the retirement of any preferred stock. Dividends paid by the Bank to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $158.8 million and $183.8 million, respectively.

***Trust Preferred Securities***

In accordance with the applicable accounting standard related to variable interest entities, the common stock of trusts which have issued trust preferred securities have not been included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were $61.0 million in trust preferred securities that have been included within Tier 2 Capital of the Company for regulatory reporting purposes, pursuant to the Federal Reserve's capital adequacy guidelines.

**NOTE 20 PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

Condensed financial information relative to the balance sheets of Independent Bank Corp., as the parent company, at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the related statements of income and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 are presented below. The statement of stockholders' equity is not presented below as the parent company's stockholders' equity is that of the consolidated Company.

**BALANCE SHEETS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash <sup>(1)</sup> | $124309 | $110097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in subsidiaries <sup>(2)</sup> | 3877550 | 2967786 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid income taxes | 8153 | 2309 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax asset | 431 | 430 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $4010443 | $3080622 |
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends payable | $29055 | $24225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Line of credit (less unamortized issuance costs of $47) | 49953 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated debentures (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $26 and $28) | 62862 | 62860 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated debentures (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $3,517) | 296483 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | 6362 | 417 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 444715 | 87502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity | 3565728 | 2993120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $4010443 | $3080622 |

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(2)Majority of balance eliminated in consolidation.

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**STATEMENTS OF INCOME**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Income |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends received from subsidiaries <sup>(1)</sup> | $158922 | $183961 | $229046 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total income | 158922 | 183961 | 229046 |
| Expenses |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 21456 | 5014 | 6829 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other expenses <sup>(1)</sup> | 5493 | 2891 | 3156 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 26949 | 7905 | 9985 |
| Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | 131973 | 176056 | 219061 |
| Income tax benefit | (7406) | (2280) | (2785) |
| Income of parent company | 139379 | 178336 | 221846 |
| Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | 65743 | 13745 | 17656 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |

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**STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

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| | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** | **Years Ended December 31** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Cash flows from operating activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $205122 | $192081 | $239502 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization | 684 | 22 | 98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | (1) | (1) | 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in prepaid income taxes and other assets | (5843) | 179 | 2107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in other liabilities | 3975 | (2560) | 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries | (65743) | (13745) | (17656) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 138194 | 175976 | 224127 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in subsidiaries | (225000) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in business combinations | (21100) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (246100) |  |  |
| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from line of credit, net of issuance costs | 49937 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from subordinated debentures, net of issuance costs | 295843 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of subordinated debentures | (60000) | (50000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock awards issued, net of awards surrendered | (1459) | (815) | (1142) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds from exercise of stock options |  | 80 | 80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from shares issued under direct stock purchase plan | 2549 | 3254 | 2662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments for shares repurchased under share repurchase program | (60849) | (30986) | (188910) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common dividends paid | (103903) | (96200) | (98006) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 122118 | (174667) | (285316) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 14212 | 1309 | (61189) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 110097 | 108788 | 169977 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | $124309 | $110097 | $108788 |

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 **NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)**

**NOTE 21 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES** 

Certain directors and officers (including their affiliates, certain family members and entities in which they are principal owners) of the Company are customers of and have had, and are expected to have, transactions with the Company, within the ordinary course of business. These transactions include, but are not limited to, lending activities, deposit services, investment management, and property lease commitments. In the opinion of management, such transactions are consistent with prudent banking practices and are within applicable banking regulations.

***Lending Activities***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The following information represents annual activity of loans to related parties for the periods indicated:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) | (Dollars in thousands) |
| Principal balance of loans outstanding at beginning of year | $11408 | $11927 | $26721 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loan advances <sup>(1)</sup> | 2070 |  | 911 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loan payments/payoffs | (515) | (519) | (1336) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduction for retired directors and/or changes in director status |  |  | (14369) |
| Principal balance of loans outstanding at end of year | $12963 | $11408 | $11927 |

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(1)The 2025 loan advances were associated with a new director and represent the outstanding loan balance at the effective date of appointment.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no loans to related parties which were past due, on non-accrual status or that had been restructured due to financial difficulty.

***Deposits***

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amount of deposit balances of related parties totaled $8.0 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

***Lease Commitments***

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no material leases with related parties.

**NOTE 22 SEGMENT INFORMATION** 

The Company is a bank holding company, the principal subsidiary of which is the Bank. The Bank provides a variety of banking, investment, and financial services through its retail branches, commercial banking centers, investment management offices, and mortgage lending centers throughout Eastern Massachusetts, as well as in Worcester County; southern New Hampshire; and Rhode Island. The Bank is a community-oriented commercial bank, and has only one reportable segment, which is community banking. The community banking segment derives revenues primarily from providing loans to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in its market area. The accounting policies of the community banking segment are the same as those described in *Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.* 

The Company's reportable segment is determined by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who are the Company's designated chief operating decision makers ("CODMs"), based upon information about the Company's products and services offered to customers as part of its community banking operations. The CODMs assess performance for the community banking segment and decide how to allocate resources based on the Company's consolidated net income and diluted earnings per share, as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The significant expense categories reviewed by the CODMs are also consistent with those presented on the Consolidated Statements of Income, with an emphasis on interest expense on deposits and borrowings, as well as provision for credit losses, salaries and benefits, and occupancy and equipment costs. Other segment expenses are comprised of the remaining expense categories presented on the Consolidated Statements of income, including other non-interest expenses. Other non-interest expenses are inclusive of costs related to professional services, advertising, technology and communications costs, and various other general and administrative costs. Net income and diluted earnings per share are used by the CODMs to monitor management's budgeted results versus actual, as well as to benchmark the Company's relative performance against other banking institutions in its peer group. The results of these monitoring and benchmarking analyses are used in assessing performance of the community banking segment and to inform decisions surrounding general corporate strategy, capital allocations, and compensation. Asset details provided to the CODMs

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are consistent with those reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with an emphasis on interest-earning assets, including loans and investment securities, which provide the majority of revenues generated by the community banking segment.

**ITEM 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE**

None

**ITEM 9A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

***Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures*** 

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.

***Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting***

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

***Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting***

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company's Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the assets of the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013).

Based on our assessment and those criteria, management believes that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025.

The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP (PCAOB Auditor Firm ID: 42), has issued a report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting, which appears below:

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corp.

**Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

We have audited Independent Bank Corp.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Independent Bank Corp. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the 2025 consolidated financial statements of the Company and our report dated February 27, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion**

The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 27, 2026

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**ITEM 9B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OTHER INFORMATION**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)None

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Insider Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans. During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company's directors or executive officers adopted or terminated a "rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or a "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulations S-K.

**ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

None

**PART III**

**ITEM 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement relating to its May 14, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2026 Proxy Statement"), which will be filed with the SEC within 120 days following the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 under the headings of "Board of Directors Information - Current Board Members," "Board of Directors Information - Corporate Governance Information," "Board of Directors Information - Insider Trading Policy," "Board of Directors Information - Shareholder Director Nominations and Recommendations," "Board of Directors Information - Report of the Audit Committee," "Executive Officer Information - Executive Officers," and "Stock Ownership and Other Matters - Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports."

**ITEM 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the 2026 Proxy Statement under the headings of "Executive Officer Information" and "Board of Directors Information - Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation."

**ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS**

***Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans***

The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2025 about the securities authorized for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plans, consisting of the 2018 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the "2018 Plan") and the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan"). The Company's shareholders previously approved each of these plans and all amendments that were subject to shareholder approval. Upon adoption of the 2023 Plan on May 18, 2023, the Second Amended and Restated 2005 Employee Stock Plan (the "2005 Plan") was terminated in its entirety and the Company will no longer grant awards under the 2005 Plan, however awards outstanding under the 2005 Plan will continue to remain outstanding in accordance with their terms. The Company has no other equity compensation plans that have not been approved by shareholders.

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**<u>Equity Compensation Plans</u>**

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| **<u>Equity Compensation Plan Category</u>** | **Number of<br>Securities to be<br>Issued upon<br>Exercise of<br>Outstanding<br>Options, Warrants<br>and Rights** | **Weighted-<br>Average<br>Exercise Price of<br>Outstanding<br>Options,<br>Warrants and<br>Rights** | **Number of<br>Securities<br>Remaining<br>Available<br>for Future Issuance<br>Under Equity<br>Compensation<br>Plans<br>(Excluding<br>Securities Reflected<br>in Column (a))** | |
| | **(a)** | **(b)** | **(c)** | |
| Plans approved by security holders | 10000 | $70.56 | 1019572 | (1) |
| Plans not approved by security holders |  |  |  |  |
| TOTAL | 10000 | $70.56 | 1019572 |  |

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(1)There are 222,885 shares available for future issuance under the 2018 Plan and 796,687 shares available for future issuance under the 2023 Plan. Shares under the 2018 Plan may be issued as stock options or restricted stock awards, and shares under the 2023 Plan be awarded in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, or other stock-based awards.

The information required herein under Item 403 of Regulation S-K regarding the security ownership of management and certain beneficial owners is incorporated by reference from the 2026 Proxy Statement under the heading "Stock Ownership and Other Matters."

**ITEM 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE**

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the 2026 Proxy Statement under the headings of "Board of Directors Information - Related Party Transactions" and "Board of Directors Information - Director Independence."

**ITEM 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES**

The information required herein is incorporated by reference from the 2026 Proxy Statement under the heading "Proposals to be Voted upon at Annual Meeting - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Proposal 2)."

**PART IV**

**ITEM 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Documents Filed as Part of this Report

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) The following financial statements are incorporated herein by reference from Item 8 hereto:

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.

Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.

Consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) The exhibits that are filed as part of this Report, are list below in the Exhibits Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The exhibits that are filed as part of this Report are listed below in the Exhibits Index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) All schedules are omitted as the required information is not applicable or the information is presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements or related notes.

**Exhibits Index**

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| No. | Exhibit |
| 2.1 | <u>[Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 8, 2024 by and among Independent Bank Corp., Enterprise Bancorp, Inc., Rockland Trust Company, and Enterprise Bank and Trust Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 9, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000182/exhibit21-enterprisexagr.htm)</u>. |
| 3.1 | <u>[Restated Articles of Organization, as adopted July 16, 2015, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690115000174/exhibit-32xindbxrestatedar.htm)</u>. |
| 3.2 | <u>[Amended and Restated By](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000230/exhibit31-amendedandrestat.htm)[-](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000230/exhibit31-amendedandrestat.htm)[L](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000230/exhibit31-amendedandrestat.htm)[aws of the Company, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 25, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000230/exhibit31-amendedandrestat.htm)</u>. |
| 4.1 | Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated herein by reference to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992, filed on March 29, 1993 (paper filing). |
| 4.2 | <u>[Indenture of Registrant relating to the Junior Subordinated Debt Securities issued to Independent Capital Trust V, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 28, 2007](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w13.txt)</u>. |
| 4.3 | <u>[Forms of Capital Securities Purchase Agreements for Independent Capital Trust V, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.18 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 28, 2007.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w18.txt)</u> |
| 4.4 | <u>[Form of Certificate of Junior Subordinated Debt Security for Independent Capital Trust V, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.13 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 27, 2007.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w13.txt)</u> |
| 4.5 | <u>[Form of Certificate of Capital Security for Independent Capital Trust V incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit A-1 to Exhibit 4.15 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 27, 2007](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w15.txt)[.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w18.txt)</u> |
| 4.6 | <u>[Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for Independent Capital Trust V, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 28, 2007.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w15.txt)</u> |
| 4.7 | <u>[Guarantee Agreement relating to Independent Capital Trust V, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.17 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 28, 2007.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013507001287/b63636ibexv4w17.txt)</u> |
| 4.8 | <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2014 Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Form S-3 filed on October 26, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690123000217/s-32023xrenewalof2014divid.htm)</u>.# |
| 4.9 | <u>[Description of Securities, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed on February 27, 2020.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690120000064/exhibit411descriptiono.htm)</u>\* |
| 4.10 | <u>[Base Indenture, dated as of March 25, 2025 by and between Independent Bank Corp. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000119312525062561/d918869dex41.htm)</u>. |
| 4.11 | <u>[Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 25, 2025 by and between Independent Bank Corp. and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000119312525062561/d918869dex42.htm)[to Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000119312525062561/d918869dex42.htm)</u>. |
| 4.12 | <u>[Form of 7.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on March 25, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000119312525062561/d918869dex43.htm)</u>. |
| 10.1 | <u>[Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company Deferred Compensation Program for Directors (restated as amended as of December 1, 2000), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed on March 29, 2001](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000091205701008701/a2043346zex-10_3.txt)</u>. # |
| 10.2 | <u>[Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company 2019 Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed on February 28, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690119000069/exhibit102-indbandrtc2.htm)</u>. # |
| 10.3 | <u>[Form of Indemnification Agreement between Independent Bank Corp. and certain Directors, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 28, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690119000069/exhibit103-formofindem.htm)</u>. # |
| 10.4 | <u>[Rockland Trust Company Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2008](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095013508007545/b72991ibexv99w8.htm)</u>.# |
| 10.5 | <u>[Salary Continuation Agreement dated as of July 15, 2025 by and between the Bank and George L. Duncan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39.1 to Enterprise's Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2025, as amended by From 8-K/A filed on February 23. 2006](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018399/000110465906011455/a06-5543_18ka.htm)</u>. # |
| 10.6 | <u>[Salary Continuation Agreement dated as of July 15, 2025 by and between the Bank and Richard W. Main, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39.2 to Enterprise's Form 8-K filed on July 20, 2025, as amended by From 8-K/A filed on February 23. 2006](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018399/000110465906011455/a06-5543_18ka.htm)</u>. # |

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10.7 <u>[First Amendment dated as of December 19, 2008 to Salary Continuation Agreement dated as of July 15, 2025 by and between the Bank and George L. Duncan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 to Enterprise's Form 8-K filed on December 24. 2008](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018399/000110465908078400/a08-30994_1ex10d1d1.htm)</u>. #

10.8 <u>[First Amendment dated as of December 19, 2008 to Salary Continuation Agreement dated as of July 15, 2025 by and between the Bank and Richard W. Main, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2 to Enterprise's Form 8-K filed on December 24. 2008.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018399/000110465908078400/a08-30994_1ex10d1d2.htm)</u> #

10.9 <u>[Rockland Trust Company Third Amended and Restated 401(k) Restoration Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed on February 27, 2018](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690118000068/exhibit104-rtcthirdamended.htm)</u>. #

10.10 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company Second Amended and Restated Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit107-independentba.htm)</u>. #

10.11 <u>[Employment Agreement between Mark J. Ruggiero and Rockland Trust, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690119000128/exhibit101-employmentagree.htm)</u>. #

10.12 <u>[Employment Agreement between Jeffrey J. Tengel, Independent and Rockland Trust, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on January 11, 2023](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690123000005/exhibit101.htm)</u>. #

10.13 <u>[Employment Agreement between Maria Harris and Rockland Trust, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit1012-mariaharrisemp.htm)</u>. #

10.14 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2017 Executive Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 filed on May 4, 2017.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690117000140/indb0331201710-qex101.htm)</u> #

10.15 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. Second Amended and Restated 2005 Employee Stock Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Annex A to the Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 25, 2014.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690114000017/indbproxy2013document.htm#s849ee9e52dd64945ac208018d874eec3)</u> #

10.16 <u>[Chief Executive Officer Three Year Time Vesting Restricted Stock Agreement under 2005 Employee Stock Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit1015-chiefexecutive.htm)</u>. #

10.17 <u>[Chief Executive Officer Five Year Time Vesting Restricted Stock Agreement under 2005 Employee Stock Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit1016-chiefexecutive.htm)</u>. #

10.18 <u>[Form of Independent Bank Corp. Executive Officer Time Vesting Restricted Stock Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed on February 28, 2022.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690122000048/exhibit1020-2x17x22revised.htm)</u> #

10.19 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2018 Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 filed on May 18, 2018.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690118000125/exhibit41-indb2018nonxempl.htm)</u> #

10.20 <u>[Amendment No. 1 to Independent Bank Corp. 2018 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, filed herewith](exhibit1020-amendmentno1to.htm)</u>.\*

10.21 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2018 Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-employee Directors, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 28, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690119000069/exhibit1021-indbrestri.htm)</u>. #

10.22 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2010 Non-employee Director Stock Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2010.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095012310052444/b81071exv99w1.htm)</u> #

10.23 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. Stock Option Agreement for Non-employee Director, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K filed on May 24, 2010.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000095012310052444/b81071exv99w2.htm)</u> #

10.24 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2023.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690123000134/exhibit101-2023omnibusince.htm)</u> #

10.25 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. Key Executive Severance Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit1023-independentban.htm)</u>. #

10.26 <u>[Independent Bank Corp. Key Executive Change in Control Severance Plan, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit1024-independentban.htm)</u>. #

10.27 <u>[Form of Chief Executive Officer Performance Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibit101-form2023indbceo.htm)</u>. #

10.28 <u>[Form of Executive Officer Performance Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibit102-form2023indbexe.htm)</u>. #

10.29 <u>[Form of Officer Performance Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibits103-form2023indbof.htm)</u>. #

10.30 <u>[Form of Chief Executive Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibit104-form2023indb202.htm)</u>. #

10.31 <u>[Form of Executive Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibit105-indb2023rsaexec.htm)</u> #

10.32 <u>[Form of Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690125000148/exhibit106-indb2023rsaothe.htm)</u> #

10.33 <u>[Form of Chief Executive Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, filed herewith](exhibit1033-ceotimevesting.htm)</u>.\*

10.34 <u>[Form of Executive Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, filed herewith](exhibit1034-executiveoffic.htm)</u>.\*

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10.35 <u>[Form of Officer Time-Vesting Restricted Stock Award Agreement, filed herewith](exhibit1035-otherofficerxt.htm)</u>.\*

19.1 <u>[Policy to Prevent Insider Trading 2023, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit191-policytoprevent.htm)</u>.

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| 21.1 | <u>[Subsidiaries of Independent Bank Corp](exhibit211-subsidiariesofi.htm)</u>.\* |
| 23.1 | <u>[Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](exhibit231-consentofindepe.htm)</u>\* |
| 31.1 | <u>[Section 302 Certification of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit311-indb12x31x20251.htm)</u>.\* |
| 31.2 | <u>[Section 302 Certification of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit312-indb12x31x20251.htm)</u>.\* |
| 32.1 | <u>[Section 906 Certification of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit321-indb12x31x20251.htm)</u>.+ |
| 32.2 | <u>[Section 906 Certification of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](exhibit322-indb12x31x20251.htm)</u>.+ |
| 97 | <u>[Independent Bank Corp. Incentive Compensation Recovery Policy, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 97 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed on February 28, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/776901/000077690124000069/exhibit97-incentivecompens.htm)</u>.  |
| 101 | The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document |
| 104 | Cover page interactive data file (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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\* Filed herewith

+ Furnished herewith

# Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

**ITEM 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FORM 10-K SUMMARY**

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JEFFREY J. TENGEL |
| Jeffrey J. Tengel,<br>*Chief Executive Officer and President* |

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Date: February 27, 2026

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Each person whose signature appears below hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Jeffrey J. Tengel and Mark J. Ruggiero and each of them acting individually, such person's true and lawful attorneys, with full power to sign for such person and in such person's name and capacity indicated below any and all amendments to this Form 10-K, hereby ratifying and confirming such person's signature as it may be signed by said attorneys to any and all amendments.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| /s/ JEFFREY J. TENGEL | Director, CEO/President | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Jeffrey J. Tengel | (Principal Executive Officer) |  |  |
| /s/ MICHAEL P. HOGAN | Director and Chairman of the Board | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Michael P. Hogan |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MARK J. RUGGIERO | CFO (Principal Financial Officer) | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Mark J. Ruggiero |  |  |  |
| /s/ MAUREEN A. GAFFNEY | Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Maureen A. Gaffney |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DONNA L. ABELLI | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Donna L. Abelli |  |  |  |
| /s/ KENNETH S. ANSIN | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Kenneth S. Ansin |  |  |  |
| /s/ MARY L. LENTZ | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Mary L. Lentz |  |  |  |
| /s/ JOSEPH C. LERNER | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Joseph C. Lerner |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EILEEN C. MISKELL | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Eileen C. Miskell |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JOHN J. MORRISSEY | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| John J. Morrissey |  |  |  |
| /s/ GERARD F. NADEAU | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Gerard F. Nadeau |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DANIEL F. O'BRIEN | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Daniel F. O'Brien |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SUSAN PERRY O'DAY | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Susan Perry O'Day |  |  |  |
| /s/ LEIF O'LEARY | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Leif O'Leary |  |  |  |
| /s/ JAMES O. MORTON | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| James O. Morton |  |  |  |
| /s/ DAWN PERRY | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Dawn Perry |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SCOTT K. SMITH | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Scott K. Smith |  |  |  |
| /s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THOMAS R. VENABLES | Director | Date: | February 27, 2026 |
| Thomas R. Venables |  |  |  |

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## Exhibit 10.20

Exhibit 10.20

**Approved by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2026**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1**

**TO THE**

**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. 2018 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN**

This Amendment No.1 (the "**Amendment**") to the Independent Bank Corp. 2018 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the "**Plan**") is made effective on February 19, 2026 (the "**Effective Date**"). Capitalized but undefined terms contained herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Plan.

WHEREAS, Independent Bank Corp. (the "**Company**") maintains the Plan;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "**Board**") has the right to modify or amend the Plan from time to time;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Governance Principles of the Company, directors are subject to mandatory retirement from the Board on their 72<sup>nd</sup> birthday (with such age, or any other retirement age hereafter approved in the Governance Principles, referred to in the Plan as the "**Mandatory Board Retirement Age**");

WHEREAS, the Compensation Committee of the Board has recommended to the Board that this Amendment be approved by the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board has decided that it is in the best interests of the Company to allow, as of the Effective Date, retiring Non-Employee Directors who reach the Mandatory Board Retirement Age during a calendar year but prior to the third business day following the annual shareholders meeting of the Company to receive an annual award under the Plan for that calendar year; and

WHEREAS, the Board has authorized the undersigned officer of the Company to execute this Amendment.

NOW THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The title of Section 6, subsection (b), shall be amended to read "Annual Awards to Non-Employee Directors" and such subsection shall be amended by inserting the following as a new paragraph at the end of the subsection:

"Any Non-Employee Director who retires during a calendar year due to attainment of the Mandatory Board Retirement Age between January 1<sup>st</sup> and the third business day following the annual shareholders meeting of that same calendar year ("**Retiring Non-Employee Director**") shall be granted on the business day preceding the date such director attains the Mandatory Board Retirement Age (the "**Retirement Grant Date**"), the same annual award as if he or she were to be a member of the Board on the date of the annual shareholders meeting to be held that year; provided if, prior to the Retirement Grant Date, the Board has not yet taken a vote to

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determine the type(s) and amount of equity awards to be granted to Non-Employee Directors for that calendar year, the Retiring Non-Employee Director will receive an award of the same type and amount as received in connection with the prior year's annual shareholders meeting."

Except as modified by this Amendment, all of the terms and conditions of the Plan shall remain valid and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, a duly authorized officer of the Company, has executed this instrument as of the 19th day of February, 2026.

**INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.**

By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey Tengel</u>

Name: Jeffrey Tengel

Title: President and CEO

## Exhibit 10.33

Exhibit 10.33

CEO Time Vesting Award Agreement - Form - Revised 2-9-2026

<u>INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. TIME-VESTING RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD</u> <u>AGREEMENT</u>

<u>FOR ROCKLAND TRUST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</u>

<u>Notification and Acceptance of Award of Restricted Stock</u>

The Independent Bank Corp. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>") permits the granting of Awards of Restricted Stock to employees of Independent Bank Corp. (the "<u>Company</u>") and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates who are expected to contribute to the Company's future growth.

The Company greatly appreciates your ongoing efforts, and believes that you will contribute to the Company's future success. The Company is therefore extremely pleased to grant you the following Award of Restricted Stock:

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|:---|:---|
| Effective Date of Award of Restricted Stock Agreement: | [[GRANTDATE]] |
| Employee Name And Residential Address: | [[FIRSTNAME]] [[LASTNAME]]<br>[[RESADDR1]]<br>[[RESCITY]], [[RESSTATEORPROV]] [[RESPOSTALCODE]] |
| Number of shares of Common Stock Granted in this Award of Restricted Stock: | [[SHARESGRANTED]] shares of the Company's Common Stock. |
| Vesting Period: | Subject to Section 2 of the Award Agreement, the Vesting Period will commence on the Effective Date and end on the last date of vesting as provided in (iii) below, with 33 1/3% of the Award of Restricted Stock vesting on (i) February 27th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date, (ii) February 27th of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, and (iii) February 27th of the third calendar year following the Effective Date.<br>For purposes of the Award Agreement, the phrase "year of the Vesting Period" refers to: (i) the period from the Effective Date until February 27th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date; (ii) the year from February 28th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27th of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, or (iii) the year from February 28th of the second calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27th of the third calendar year following the Effective Date, as applicable. |
| Vesting Schedule: | [[ALLVESTSEGS]] |

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This Award of Restricted Stock is subject to the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Agreement set forth below (the "<u>Award Agreement</u>"). By clicking "ACCEPT" in the Company's equity management software system, you both accept this Award of Restricted Stock and acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement set forth below.

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<u>Restricted Stock Award Agreement</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company agrees to issue to the employee named above (the "<u>Participant</u>") the number of Shares of the Company's Common Stock (collectively, the "<u>Shares of Restricted Stock</u>") set forth above subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

Section 1. <u>Issuance of Common Stock to the Participant</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Consideration</u>. The Participant shall not be required to pay any consideration to the Company for the Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Issuance of Shares</u>. After receiving the Participant's electronic acceptance of this Award Agreement, the Company shall act with reasonable speed to cause the Company's transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Shares of Restricted Stock are to be held in in escrow in accordance with this Award Agreement and the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Escrow</u>. The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect that they are being held in escrow for the Vesting Period. All regular cash dividends on Shares of Restricted Stock shall be paid directly to the Participant and shall not be held in escrow during the Vesting Period. Unvested Shares of Restricted Stock, however, may be enrolled in the Company's Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan. The Participant may also exercise all voting rights on the Shares of Restricted Stock while they are held in escrow during the Vesting Period. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall be (i) surrendered to the Company upon the forfeiture of any such Shares or (ii) released to the Participant once the Vesting Period has lapsed and they are no longer Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Withholding Taxes</u>. The Company shall have the right to deduct from payments of any kind otherwise due to the Participant from the Company or any of its subsidiaries any federal, state or local taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld due to the vesting of the Shares of Restricted Stock. Subject to the prior approval of the Company, which may be withheld by the Company in its sole discretion, the Participant may elect to satisfy withholding obligations, in whole or in part, (i) by directing the Company to retain vested Shares of Restricted Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant pursuant to this Award Agreement, (ii) by delivering to the Company Shares of the Company's Common Stock already owned by the Participant for at least six months, or (iii) by making a cash payment to the Company. Any Shares so delivered or retained shall have a fair market value that is at least equal to the withholding obligation. The fair market value of any Shares used to satisfy a withholding obligation shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Plan as of the date of the vesting of the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Participant may only satisfy a withholding obligation with Shares of the Company's Common Stock which are not subject to any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting, or

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other similar requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Participant subject to Section 16(b), no election to use Shares for the payment of withholding taxes shall be effective made in compliance with any applicable requirements of SEC Rule 16b-3 (unless it is intended that the transaction not qualify for exemption under Rule 16b-3).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Plan and Defined Terms</u>. The issuance of the Shares of Restricted Stock pursuant to this Award Agreement is in all respects subject to the terms, conditions, and definitions (except as otherwise expressly noted in this Award Agreement) of the Plan, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. The Participant accepts the Shares of Restricted Stock subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan by the Board of Directors (or a Committee of the Board of Directors, if applicable) shall be final, binding, and conclusive upon the Participant and his permitted heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. Capitalized defined terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan, unless such terms are otherwise specifically defined in this Award Agreement.

Section 2. <u>Vesting Period and Acceleration</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Vesting Period</u>. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest over the period and pursuant to the schedule set forth on the first page of this Award Agreement (the "<u>Vesting Period</u>"), subject to the Participant's continued employment through the Vesting Period (except as otherwise provided in this Section 2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Vesting In The Event of Death, Disability, or Retirement</u>. If, prior to the end of the Vesting Period, the Participant dies or the employment of the Participant is terminated on account of Disability, or the employment of the Participant ceases as a result of the Participant's retirement (as defined below in this Section 2(b)) from the Company and/or its subsidiaries, any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest in the Participant or his heirs in the number of shares equal to the amount of unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that were to vest during the year of the Vesting Period in which death, Disability, or retirement occurs, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Participant was employed by the Company during that year of the Vesting Period and the denominator of which is 365, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Participant shall forfeit any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that do not vest based on the foregoing proration or that are scheduled to vest in subsequent years of the Vesting Period. By way of example, if the Participant was employed by the Company for 73 days during the year of the Vesting Period, the Participant would be entitled to vest in (73 divided by 365 = twenty percent (20%)) of the amount of the Shares of Restricted Stock that were scheduled to vest during that year. For purposes of this Agreement, the determination as to whether the Participant ceased employment with the Company due to "retirement" shall be in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Vesting In The Event of Termination by the Company Without Cause; Resignation by the Participant for Good Reason</u>. If, prior to the end of the Vesting Period, either (A) the Company terminates the Participant's employment without Cause (as defined in the employment agreement between the Company and the Participant, dated as of January 6, 2023 (the "<u>Employment Agreement</u>")) or (B) the Participant resigns for Good Reason (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) from the Company, any unvested

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Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest in the Participant in the number of shares equal to the amount of unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that were to vest during the year of the Vesting Period in which the termination of employment occurs, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Participant was employed by the Company during that year of the Vesting Period and the denominator of which is 365, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Participant shall forfeit any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that do not vest based on the foregoing proration or that are scheduled to vest in subsequent years of the Vesting Period. By way of example, if the Participant was employed by the Company for 73 days during the year of the Vesting Period, the Participant would be entitled to vest in (73 divided by 365 = twenty percent (20%)) of the amount of Shares of Restricted Stock that were scheduled to vest during that year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Change of Control.</u> To the extent not previously forfeited, the Shares of Restricted Stock shall immediately and fully vest upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company. Section 5(d)(iii) of the Employment Agreement relating to Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code shall apply to the Shares of Restricted Stock and this Award Agreement *mutatis mutandis*, without regard to whether the Participant terminates employment and is entitled to severance payments or benefits under the Employment Agreement.

Section 3. <u>No Transfer or Assignment of Restricted Shares</u>. The Participant shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company (which may be withheld in the Company's sole and absolute discretion), sell, dispose of, assign, encumber, pledge, gift or otherwise transfer any of the Shares of Restricted Stock prior to vesting, other than (a) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order (as defined in SEC Rule 16b-3) or (b) by will or the laws of intestacy.

Section 4. <u>Forfeiture upon Termination of Service</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there will be an automatic and immediate forfeiture of Shares of Restricted Stock that have not yet vested at the time the Participant's employment is terminated by the Company (including for purposes of this Section 4, any of the Company's subsidiaries) for Cause or if the Participant resigns from his employment for any reason other than for Good Reason or retirement as determined in accordance with Section 2(b). If the Participant forfeits any Shares of Restricted Stock awarded hereunder, such Shares of Restricted Stock shall automatically revert to the Company.

Section 5. <u>Rights of a Shareholder; Restrictions.</u> The Participant shall be the record owner of the Shares of Restricted Stock unless and until such Shares of Restricted Stock are forfeited or sold or otherwise disposed of, and as record owner shall have the right to vote the Shares of Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends with respect to the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect any provision of this Award Agreement or the Plan as the Company may determine in its sole discretion, including as specified in Sections 1(c) or 3 above.

Section 6. <u>Miscellaneous Provisions.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>No Retention Rights.</u> Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue to serve as an employee of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries. Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall

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interfere with or otherwise restrict the rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or of the Participant to terminate the Participant's employment with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries at any time and for any reason, with or without Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Notice</u>. Any notice required by the terms of this Award Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effective upon (i) personal delivery, (ii) deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier or (iii) deposit with the United States Postal Service, by registered or certified mail, with postage and fees prepaid. Notice shall be addressed to the Company at 288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 or at its then-principal executive office address if different, with simultaneous copies to the Human Resources Department and General Counsel of the Company, and to the Participant at the residential address set forth above or to the residential address that the Participant has most recently provided to the Company in writing if different.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement, together with the Plan, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements, representations, or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) which relate to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Choice of Law</u>. This Award Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to its choice of law principles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Award Agreement is found unenforceable or illegal, the remainder of this Award Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Amendments; Waivers</u>. This Award Agreement may only be amended or modified in a writing signed by the Participant and the Company. No party shall be deemed to waive any rights hereunder unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the party waiving rights. A waiver in writing on or more occasions shall not be deemed to be a waiver for any future occasions.

## Exhibit 10.34

Exhibit 10.34

Executive Officer - Time Vesting Award Agreement - Form - Revised 2-9-2026

<u>INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. TIME-VESTING RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ROCKLAND TRUST EXECUTIVE OFFICER</u>

<u>Notification and Acceptance of Award of Restricted Stock</u>

The Independent Bank Corp. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan") permits the granting of Awards of Restricted Stock to employees of Independent Bank Corp. (the "Company") and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates who are expected to contribute to the Company's future growth.

The Company greatly appreciates your ongoing efforts, and believes that you will contribute to the Company's future success. The Company is therefore extremely pleased to grant you the following Award of Restricted Stock:

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|:---|:---|
| Effective Date of Award of Restricted Stock Agreement: | [[GRANTDATE]] |
| Employee Name And Residential Address: | [[FIRSTNAME]] [[LASTNAME]]<br>[[RESADDR1]]<br>[[RESCITY]], [[RESSTATEORPROV]] [[RESPOSTALCODE]] |
| Number of Shares of Common Stock Granted in this Award of Restricted Stock: | [[SHARESGRANTED]] Shares of the Company's Common Stock. |
| Vesting Period: | Subject to Section 2 of the Award Agreement, the Vesting Period will commence on the Effective Date and end on the last date of vesting as provided in (iii) below, with 33 1/3% of the Award of Restricted Stock vesting on (i) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the first calendar year following the Effective Date, (ii) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, and (iii) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the third calendar year following the Effective Date.<br>For purposes of the Award Agreement, the phrase "year of the Vesting Period" refers to: (i) the period from the Effective Date until February 27th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date, (ii) the year from February 28th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27<sup>th</sup> of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, or (iii) the year from February 28th of the second calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27<sup>th</sup> of the third calendar year following the Effective Date, as applicable |
| Vesting Schedule: | [[ALLVESTSEGS]] |

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This Award of Restricted Stock is subject to the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement set forth below (the "<u>Award Agreement</u>"). By clicking "ACCEPT" in the Company's equity management software system, you both accept Award of Restricted Stock and acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement set forth below.

<u>Restricted Stock Award Agreement</u>

The Company agrees to issue to the employee named above (the "<u>Participant</u>") the number of Shares of the Company's Common Stock (collectively, the "<u>Shares of Restricted Stock</u>") set forth above subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

Section 1. <u>Issuance of Common Stock to the Participant</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Consideration</u>. The Participant shall not be required to pay any consideration to the Company for the Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Issuance of Shares</u>. After receiving the Participant's electronic acceptance of this Award Agreement, the Company shall act with reasonable speed to cause the Company's transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Shares of Restricted Stock are to be held in in escrow in accordance with this Award Agreement and the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Escrow.</u> The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect that they are being held in escrow for the Vesting Period. All regular cash dividends on Shares of Restricted Stock shall be paid directly to the Participant and shall not be held in escrow during the Vesting Period. Unvested Shares of Restricted Stock, however, may be enrolled in the Company's Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan. The Participant may exercise all voting rights on the Shares of Restricted Stock while they are held in escrow during the Vesting Period. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall be (i) surrendered to the Company upon the forfeiture of any such Shares or (ii) released to the Participant once the Vesting Period has lapsed and they are no longer Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Withholding Taxes</u>. The Company shall have the right to deduct from payments of any kind otherwise due to the Participant from the Company or any of its subsidiaries any federal, state or local taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld due to the vesting of the Shares of Restricted Stock. Subject to the prior approval of the Company, which may be withheld by the Company in its sole discretion, the Participant may elect to satisfy withholding obligations, in whole or in part, (i) by directing the Company to retain vested Shares of Restricted Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant pursuant to this Award Agreement, (ii) by delivering to the Company Shares of the Company's Common Stock already owned by the Participant for at least six months, or (iii) by making a cash payment to the Company. Any shares so delivered or retained shall have a fair market value that is at least equal to the withholding obligation. The fair market value of any Shares used to satisfy a withholding obligation shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Plan as of the date of the vesting of Shares of Restricted Stock. The Participant may only satisfy a withholding obligation with shares of the Company's

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Common Stock which are not subject to any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting, or other similar requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing in the case of a Participant subject to Section 16(b), no election to use Shares for the payment of withholding taxes shall be effective unless made in compliance with any applicable requirements of SEC Rule 16b-3 (unless it is intended that the transaction not qualify for exemption under Rule 16b-3).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Plan and Defined Terms</u>. The issuance of Shares of the Restricted Stock pursuant to this Award Agreement is in all respects subject to the terms, conditions, and definitions (except as otherwise expressly noted in this Award Agreement) of the Plan, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. The Participant accepts the Shares of Restricted Stock subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan by the Board of Directors (or a Committee of the Board of Directors, if applicable) shall be final, binding, and conclusive upon the Participant and his or her permitted heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. Capitalized defined terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan, unless such terms are otherwise specifically defined in this Award Agreement.

Section 2. <u>Vesting Period and Acceleration</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Vesting Period</u>. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest over the period and pursuant to the schedule set forth on the first page of this Award Agreement (the "<u>Vesting Period</u>"), subject to the Participant's continued employment through the Vesting Period (except as otherwise provided in this Section 2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Vesting In The Event of Death, Disability, or Retirement</u>. If, prior to the end of the Vesting Period, the Participant dies or the employment of the Participant is terminated on account of Disability, or the employment of the Participant ceases as a result of the Participant's retirement (as defined below in this Section 2(b)) from the Company and/or its subsidiaries, any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest in the Participant or his/her heirs in the number of shares equal to the amount of unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that were to vest during the year of the Vesting Period in which death, Disability, or retirement occurs, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Participant was employed by the Company during that year of the Vesting Period and the denominator of which is 365, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Participant shall forfeit any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that do not vest based on the foregoing proration or that are scheduled to vest in subsequent years of the Vesting Period. By way of example, if the Participant was employed by the Company for 73 days during the year of the Vesting Period, the Participant would be entitled to vest in (73 divided by 365 = twenty percent (20%)) of the amount of the Shares of Restricted Stock that were scheduled to vest during that year. For purposes of this Agreement, the determination as to whether the Participant ceased employment with the Company due to "retirement" shall be in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Vesting In The Event of Termination Without Cause; Resignation for Good Reason.</u> If, prior to the end of the Vesting Period, either (A) the Company terminates the Participant's employment without Cause or (B) the Participant resigns for Good Reason (as such term

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is defined in Section 4(a) of this Agreement) from the Company, any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest in the Participant in the number of shares equal to the amount of unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that were to vest during the year of the Vesting Period in which the termination of employment occurs, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Participant was employed by the Company during that year of the Vesting Period and the denominator of which is 365, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Participant shall forfeit any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that do not vest based on the foregoing proration or that are scheduled to vest in subsequent years of the Vesting Period. By way of example, if the Participant was employed by the Company for 73 days during the year of the Vesting Period, the Participant would be entitled to vest in (73 divided by 365 = twenty percent (20%)) of the amount of Shares of Restricted Stock that were scheduled to vest during that year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Change in Control.</u> To the extent not previously forfeited, the Shares of Restricted Stock shall immediately and fully vest upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company. If Participant is a party to an effective employment agreement with the Company or is a participant in the Independent Bank Corp. Key Executive Change in Control Severance Plan, the provisions in such agreement or such plan, as applicable relating to Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code shall apply to the Shares of Restricted Stock and this Award Agreement mutatis mutandis, without regard to whether the Participant terminates employment and is entitled to severance payments or benefits under such agreement or plan.

Section 3. <u>No Transfer or Assignment of Restricted Shares.</u> The Participant shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company (which may be withheld in the Company's sole and absolute discretion), sell, dispose of, assign, encumber, pledge, gift or otherwise transfer any of the Shares of Restricted Stock prior to vesting, other than (a) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order (as defined in SEC Rule 16b-3) or (b) by will or the laws of intestacy.

Section 4. <u>Forfeiture upon Termination of Service.</u> Notwithstanding the foregoing, there will be an automatic and immediate forfeiture of Shares of Restricted Stock that have not yet vested at the time the Participant experiences a Termination of Service by the Company for Cause or if the Participant resigns from employment for any reason other than for Good Reason (as defined below in Section 4(a)) or retirement as determined in accordance with Section 2(b).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Resignation for "<u>Good Reason</u>" shall mean the resignation of the Participant after (A) the Company or its subsidiaries, without the express written consent of the Participant, materially breaches any terms of any written employment agreement he/she has with the Company to the substantial detriment of the Employee; or (B) the Board or the President and Chief Executive Officer, without Cause, takes action resulting in, (w) a material and adverse diminution in the Participant's primary employment duties, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include changes to the Participant's duties that result in the Participant having duties that are consistent in all material respects with the duties of an employee serving at the Participant's level; (x) a reduction in the Participant's Annual Base Salary, other than any across the board reduction in base salary (and corresponding decreases to the annual cash incentive opportunity or annual equity incentive opportunity) implemented as part of a reduction that applies uniformly to the Participant and other similarly situated executives of the Company; (y) a material reduction in the Participant's

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target annual cash incentive opportunity and target annual equity incentive opportunity, other than in connection with an across the board decrease or change in the design of the Company's incentive compensation program that applies uniformly to the Participant and other similarly situated executives of the Company; or (z) a requirement that the Participant relocate his or her primary place of employment to an office location more than fifty (50) miles from the Company's offices in Hanover, Massachusetts; <u>provided, however</u>, that, in the case of resignation pursuant to this subsection (iii), the Participant shall give the Company thirty (30) business days' written notice thereof and, during such thirty day period, an opportunity to cure. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, any reduction in the Participant's base salary other than a prorated reduction for part time work shall be deemed a material breach of the Participant's employment agreement. 

If the Participant forfeits any Shares of Restricted Stock awarded hereunder, such Shares of Restricted Stock shall automatically revert to the Company.

Section 5. <u>Rights of a Shareholder; Restrictions</u>. The Participant shall be the record owner of the Shares of Restricted Stock unless and until such Shares of Restricted Stock are forfeited or sold or otherwise disposed of, and as record owner shall have the right to vote the Shares of Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends with respect to the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect any provision of this Award Agreement or the Plan as the Company may determine in its sole discretion, including as specified in Sections 1(c) or 3 above.

Section 6. <u>Covenants</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees.</u> During the Participant's employment with the Company and for a period of one (1) year after the date of the Participant's Termination of Service for any reason (the "<u>Restricted Period</u>"), the Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, induce, recruit, encourage (or attempt any of the foregoing actions) or otherwise cause (or attempt to cause) any current or former (subject to the limitation below) employee or individual independent contractor of the Company to leave his or her employment or engagement with the Company either for employment with the Participant or with any other entity or person, or otherwise interfere with or disrupt (or attempt to disrupt) the employment or service relationship between any such individual and the Company. For purposes hereof, "former" shall mean any such individual who was employed by or provided services to the Company during the six (6)-month period prior to the date of the solicitation or other activity by or on behalf of the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers.</u> During the Restricted Period, the Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action to solicit, divert, take away, contact or call upon, or attempt to solicit, divert, take away, contact or call upon, any clients or customers, including prospective clients or customers, of the Company with whom the Participant dealt or had contact with on behalf of the Company or provided services to or received information about during the Participant's employment with the Company at any time or for any reason during the one (1)-year period prior to the Participant's Termination of Service, for the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce or divert their business away from, or in any way interfere with their relationship with, the Company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Remedies.</u> The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this Section 6 would be inadequate and the Company would suffer irreparable damages as a result of such breach or threatened breach. In recognition of this fact, the Participant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company shall be entitled to (i) seek a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy against the Participant, (ii) cause the immediate forfeiture of any Shares of Restricted Stock or (iii) claw back or seek the recoupment of any Shares (or the proceeds thereof) delivered in respect of the Restricted Stock. For purposes of this Section 6, references to the Company shall include its Affiliates.

Section 7. <u>Miscellaneous Provisions.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>No Retention Rights.</u> Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue to serve as an employee of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries. Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall interfere with or otherwise restrict the rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or of the Participant to terminate the Participant's employment with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries at any time and for any reason, with or without Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Notice</u>. Any notice required by the terms of this Award Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effective upon (i) personal delivery, (ii) deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier or (iii) deposit with the United States Postal Service, by registered or certified mail, with postage and fees prepaid. Notice shall be addressed to the Company at 288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 or at its then-principal executive office address if different, with simultaneous copies to the Human Resources Department and General Counsel of the Company, and to the Participant at the residential address set forth above or to the residential address that the Participant has most recently provided to the Company in writing if different.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement, together with the Plan, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements, representations, or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) which relate to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Choice of Law.</u> This Award Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to its choice of law principles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Award Agreement is found unenforceable or illegal, the remainder of this Award Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Amendments; Waivers.</u> This Award Agreement may only be amended or modified in a writing signed by the Participant and the Company. No party shall be deemed to waive any rights hereunder unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the party waiving rights. A waiver in writing on or more occasions shall not be deemed to be a waiver for any future occasions.

## Exhibit 10.35

Exhibit 10.35

Other Officer - Time Vesting Award Agreement - Form - Revised 2-9-2026

INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. TIME-VESTING RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

<u>FOR ROCKLAND TRUST COMPANY OFFICER</u>

<u>Notification and Acceptance of Award of Restricted Stock</u>

The Independent Bank Corp. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "<u>Plan</u>") permits the granting of Awards of Restricted Stock to employees of Independent Bank Corp. (the "<u>Company</u>") and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates who are expected to contribute to the Company's future growth.

The Company greatly appreciates your ongoing efforts, and believes that you will contribute to the Company's future success. The Company is therefore extremely pleased to grant you the following Award of Restricted Stock:

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|:---|:---|
| Effective Date of Award of Restricted Stock Agreement: | [[GRANTDATE]] |
| Employee Name and Residential Address: | [[FIRSTNAME]] [[LASTNAME]]<br>[[RESADDR1]]<br>[[RESCITY]], [[RESSTATEORPROV]] [[RESPOSTALCODE]] |
| Number of Shares of Common Stock Granted in this Award of Restricted Stock: | [[SHARESGRANTED]] Shares of the Company's Common Stock. |
| Vesting Period: | Subject to Section 2 of the Award Agreement, the Vesting Period will commence on the Effective Date and end on the last date of vesting as provided in (iii) below, with 33 1/3% of the Award of Restricted Stock vesting on (i) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the first calendar year following the Effective Date, (ii) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, and (iii) February 27<sup>th</sup> of the third calendar year following the Effective Date.<br>For purposes of the Award Agreement, the phrase "year of the Vesting Period" refers to: (i) the period from the Effective Date until February 27th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date, (ii) the year from February 28th of the first calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27<sup>th</sup> of the second calendar year following the Effective Date, or (iii) the year from February 28th of the second calendar year following the Effective Date until February 27<sup>th</sup> of the third calendar year following the Effective Date, as applicable. |
| Vesting Schedule: | [[ALLVESTSEGS]] |

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This Award of Restricted Stock is subject to the terms and conditions of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement set forth below (the "<u>Award Agreement</u>"). By clicking "ACCEPT" in the Company's equity management software system, you both accept this Award of Restricted Stock and acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement set forth below.

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<u>Restricted Stock Award Agreement</u>

The Company agrees to issue to the employee named above (the "<u>Participant</u>") the number of Shares of the Company's Common Stock (collectively, the "<u>Shares of Restricted Stock</u>") set forth above subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

Section 1.<u>Issuance of Common Stock to the Participant</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Consideration</u>. The Participant shall not be required to pay any consideration to the Company for the Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Issuance of Shares</u>. After receiving the Participant's electronic acceptance of this Award Agreement, the Company shall act with reasonable speed to cause the Company's transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Shares of Restricted Stock are to be held in in escrow in accordance with this Award Agreement and the Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Escrow</u>. The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect that they are being held in escrow for the Vesting Period. All regular cash dividends on Shares of Restricted Stock shall be paid directly to the Participant and shall not be held in escrow during the Vesting Period. Unvested Shares of Restricted Stock, however, may be enrolled in the Company's Automatic Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan. The Participant may exercise all voting rights on the Shares of Restricted Stock while they are held in escrow during the Vesting Period. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall be (i) surrendered to the Company upon the forfeiture of any such Shares or (ii) released to the Participant once the Vesting Period has lapsed and they are no longer Shares of Restricted Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Withholding Taxes</u>. The Company shall have the right to deduct from payments of any kind otherwise due to the Participant from the Company or any of its subsidiaries any federal, state or local taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld due to the vesting of the Shares of Restricted Stock. Subject to the prior approval of the Company, which may be withheld by the Company in its sole discretion, the Participant may elect to satisfy withholding obligations, in whole or in part, (i) by directing the Company to retain vested Shares of Restricted Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant pursuant to this Award Agreement, (ii) by delivering to the Company Shares of the Company's Common Stock already owned by the Participant for at least six months, or (iii) by making a cash payment to the Company. Any Shares so delivered or retained shall have a fair market value that is at least equal to the withholding obligation. The fair market value of any Shares used to satisfy a withholding obligation shall be determined in accordance with the terms of the Plan as of the date of the vesting of the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Participant may only satisfy a withholding obligation with Shares of the Company's Common Stock which are not subject to any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting, or other similar requirements.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Participant subject to Section 16(b), no election to use Shares for the payment of withholding taxes shall be effective unless made in compliance with any applicable requirements of SEC Rule 16b-3 (unless it is intended that the transaction not qualify for exemption under Rule 16b-3).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Plan and Defined Terms</u>. The issuance of the Shares of Restricted Stock pursuant to this Award Agreement is in all respects subject to the terms, conditions, and definitions (except as otherwise expressly noted in this Award Agreement) of the Plan, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference. The Participant accepts the Shares of Restricted Stock subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan by the Board of Directors (or a Committee of the Board of Directors, if applicable) shall be final, binding, and conclusive upon the Participant and his or her permitted heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. Capitalized defined terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan, unless such terms are otherwise specifically defined in this Award Agreement.

Section 2.<u>Vesting Period and Acceleration</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Vesting Period</u>. The Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest over the period and pursuant to the schedule set forth on the first page of this Award Agreement (the "<u>Vesting Period</u>"), subject to the Participant's continued employment through the Vesting Period (except as otherwise provided in this Section 2).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Vesting In The Event of Death, Disability, or Retirement</u>. If, prior to the end of the Vesting Period, the Participant dies or the employment of the Participant is terminated on account of Disability, or the employment of the Participant ceases as a result of the Participant's retirement (as defined below in this Section 2(b)) from the Company and/or its subsidiaries, any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock shall vest in the Participant or his/her heirs in the number of shares equal to the amount of unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that were to vest during the year of the Vesting Period in which death, Disability, or retirement occurs, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the Participant was employed by the Company during that year of the Vesting Period and the denominator of which is 365, rounded to the nearest whole share. The Participant shall forfeit any unvested Shares of Restricted Stock that do not vest based on the foregoing proration or that are scheduled to vest in subsequent years of the Vesting Period. By way of example, if the Participant was employed by the Company for 73 days during the year of the Vesting Period, the Participant would be entitled to vest in (73 divided by 365 = twenty percent (20%)) of the amount of the Shares of Restricted Stock that were scheduled to vest during that year. For purposes of this Agreement, the determination as to whether the Participant ceased employment with the Company due to "retirement" shall be in the discretion of the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Chief Human Resources Officer.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Change in Control</u>. To the extent not previously forfeited, the Shares of Restricted Stock shall immediately and fully vest upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company.

Section 3.<u>No Transfer or Assignment of Restricted Shares</u>. The Participant shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company (which may be withheld in the Company's sole and absolute discretion), sell, dispose of, assign, encumber, pledge, gift or otherwise transfer any of the Shares of Restricted Stock prior to vesting, other than (a) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order (as defined in SEC Rule 16b-3) or (b) by will or the laws of intestacy.

Section 4.<u>Forfeiture upon Termination of Service for any Reason other than Death, Disability, or Retirement</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there will be an automatic and immediate forfeiture of Shares of Restricted Stock that have not yet vested at the time the Participant experiences a Termination of Service for any reason other than retirement as determined in accordance with Section 2(b), death, or Disability. If the Participant forfeits any Shares of Restricted Stock awarded hereunder, such Shares of Restricted Stock shall automatically revert to the Company.

Section 5.<u>Rights of a Shareholder; Restrictions</u>. The Participant shall be the record owner of the Shares of Restricted Stock unless and until such Shares of Restricted Stock are forfeited or sold or otherwise disposed of, and as record owner shall have the right to vote the Shares of Restricted Stock and the right to receive dividends with respect to the Shares of Restricted Stock. The Company shall direct its stock transfer agent to make entries in its records for the Shares of Restricted Stock to reflect any provision of this Award Agreement or the Plan as the Company may determine in its sole discretion, including as specified in Sections 1(c) or 3 above.

Section 6.<u>Covenants</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees</u>. During the Participant's employment with the Company and for a period of one (1) year after the date of the Participant's Termination of Service for any reason (the "<u>Restricted Period</u>"), the Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, induce, recruit, encourage (or attempt any of the foregoing actions) or otherwise cause (or attempt to cause) any current or former (subject to the limitation below) employee or individual independent contractor of the Company to leave his or her employment or engagement with the Company either for employment with the Participant or with any other entity or person, or otherwise interfere with or disrupt (or attempt to disrupt) the employment or service relationship between any such individual and the Company. For purposes hereof, "former" shall mean any such individual who was employed by or provided services to the Company during the six (6)-month period prior to the date of the solicitation or other activity by or on behalf of the Participant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Non-Solicitation of Customers</u>. During the Restricted Period, the Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, take any action to solicit, divert, take away, contact or call upon, or attempt to solicit, divert, take away, contact or call upon, any clients or customers, including prospective clients or customers, of the Company with

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whom the Participant dealt or had contact with on behalf of the Company or provided services to or received information about during the Participant's employment with the Company at any time or for any reason during the one (1)-year period prior to the Participant's Termination of Service, for the purpose of inducing or attempting to induce or divert their business away from, or in any way interfere with their relationship with, the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Remedies</u>. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the remedies at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of this Section 6 would be inadequate and the Company would suffer irreparable damages as a result of such breach or threatened breach. In recognition of this fact, the Participant agrees that, in the event of such a breach or threatened breach, in addition to any remedies at law, the Company shall be entitled to (i) seek a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy against the Participant, (ii) cause the immediate forfeiture of any Shares of Restricted Stock or (iii) claw back or seek the recoupment of any Shares (or the proceeds thereof) delivered in respect of the Restricted Stock. For purposes of this Section 6, references to the Company shall include its Affiliates.

Section 7.<u>Miscellaneous Provisions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>No Retention Rights</u>. Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue to serve as an employee of the Company or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries. Nothing in this Award Agreement or in the Plan shall interfere with or otherwise restrict the rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or of the Participant to terminate the Participant's employment with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries at any time and for any reason, with or without Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Notice</u>. Any notice required by the terms of this Award Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effective upon (i) personal delivery, (ii) deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier or (iii) deposit with the U.S. Postal Service, by registered or certified mail, with postage and fees prepaid. Notice shall be addressed to the Company at 288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 or at its then-principal executive office address if different, with simultaneous copies to the Human Resources Department and General Counsel of the Company, and to the Participant at the residential address set forth above or to the residential address that the Participant has most recently provided to the Company in writing if different.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Award Agreement, together with the Plan, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements, representations, or understandings (whether oral or written and whether express or implied) which relate to the subject matter hereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Choice of Law</u>. This Award Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to its choice of law principles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Award Agreement is found unenforceable or illegal, the remainder of this Award Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Amendments; Waivers</u>. This Award Agreement may only be amended or modified in a writing signed by the Participant and the Company. No party shall be deemed to waive any rights hereunder unless the waiver is in writing and signed by the party waiving rights. A waiver in writing on one or more occasions shall not be deemed to be a waiver for any future occasions.

## Exhibit 21.1

Exhibit 21.1

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Subsidiaries of Independent Bank Corp.** | **Subsidiaries of Independent Bank Corp.** | **Subsidiaries of Independent Bank Corp.** |
| **Name of Subsidiary** | **State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization** | **Percentage of Voting Securities Owned by Independent Bank Corp.** |
| Rockland Trust Company | Massachusetts | 100% |
| Independent Capital Trust V | Delaware | 100% |
| Central Bancorp Capital Trust I | Delaware | 100% |
| Central Bancorp Statutory Trust II | Connecticut | 100% |

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## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1**

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-174991) pertaining to the Independent Bank Corp. Amended and Restated 2005 Employee Stock Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-167046) pertaining to the Independent Bank Corp. 2010 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-225034) pertaining to the Independent Bank Corp. 2018 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-166124) pertaining to The Rockland Trust Company Employee Savings, Profit Sharing, and Stock Ownership Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-126986) pertaining to the Independent Bank Corp. 2005 Employee Stock Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-203525) pertaining to the Rockland Trust Company Amended and Restated 401(k) Restoration Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-3 ASR No. 333-275183) pertaining to the Independent Bank Corp. 2014 Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan

• Registration Statement (Form S-3 ASR No. 333-281375) of Independent Bank Corp.

of our reports dated February 27, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Independent Bank Corp., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Independent Bank Corp., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Independent Bank Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 27, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Jeffrey J. Tengel, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Independent Bank Corp.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 27, 2026

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| /s/ JEFFREY J. TENGEL |
| Jeffrey J. Tengel |
| Chief Executive Officer/President |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Mark J. Ruggiero, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Independent Bank Corp.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 27, 2026

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|:---|
| /s/ MARK J. RUGGIERO |
| Mark J. Ruggiero |
| Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

**AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE**

**SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the Annual Report of Independent Bank Corp. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the undersigned's best knowledge and belief:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: February 27, 2026

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|:---|
| Independent Bank Corp. |
| ("Company") |
| /s/ JEFFREY J. TENGEL |
| Jeffrey J. Tengel |
| Chief Executive Officer/President |

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***A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Independent Bank Corp. and will be retained by Independent Bank Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.***

## Exhibit 32.2

**Exhibit 32.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

**AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE**

**SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the Annual Report of Independent Bank Corp. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the undersigned's best knowledge and belief:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: February 27, 2026

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| |
|:---|
| Independent Bank Corp. |
| ("Company") |
| /s/ MARK J. RUGGIERO |
| Mark J. Ruggiero |
| Chief Financial Officer |

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***A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Independent Bank Corp. and will be retained by Independent Bank Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.***

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