Independent Bank (INDB) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual shareholder meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to be held virtually.

• Proxy materials, including the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Proxy Statement, are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote online, by phone, or by mail before the meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five Class II Directors: Michael P. Hogan, Eileen C. Miskell, Gerard F. Nadeau, Susan Perry O'Day, and Thomas R. Venables.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Shareholders may consider other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.