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Independent Bank Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $1.7 Million
2021 Performance demonstrates underlying franchise strength ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Independent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB),
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n2021 Performance demonstrates underlying franchise strength\n\n ROCKLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIndependent Bank Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, today announced 2021 fourth quarter net income of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $40.0 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, reported for the third quarter of 2021. Financial results for the fourth quarter 2021 reflected pre-tax merger-related costs of $37.2 million associated with the acquisition of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. (\"Meridian\") and its subsidiary, East Boston Savings Bank, which closed during the fourth quarter of 2021. In addition, the current period provision for credit losses included $50.7 million that was attributable to the closing of the Meridian acquisition, offset by a credit reserve release of $15.0 million for the fourth quarter. Excluding merger-related costs and provision for credit losses associated with the acquisition, and their related tax effects, operating net income was $65.7 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to operating net income of $41.4 million, or $1.25 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2021. Please refer to \"Reconciliation of Net Income (GAAP) to Operating Net Income (Non-GAAP)\" below for a reconciliation of net income to operating net income.\n\n“2021 was a pivotal year for Rockland Trust as we closed on our acquisition of East Boston Savings Bank, ending the year with over $20.4 billion in assets. We are proud of all we accomplished last year, both financially and strategically, despite the many challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic,” said Christopher Oddleifson, the Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company. “Our many achievements were made possible by the tireless dedication of my colleagues who performed above and beyond to achieve our strategic goals while ensuring we exceeded the expectations of our customers, supported our communities, and supported one another as colleagues. Each and every day our commitment to one another, our customers and our communities leads to a shared sense of purpose at the Bank Where Each Relationship Matters® and inspires us to find meaning in the work we do. I extend my sincere thanks to my colleagues, I am proud to serve alongside each o...