Independent Bank Corp. · NASDAQ:INDB

Independent Bank — Sandler O'Neill + Partners 2010 East Coast Financial Services Conference

24 slides from Independent Bank's conference presentation, Nov 12, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Sandler O'Neill 2010 East Coast Financial Services Conference

    Investor Presentation Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. 2010 East Coast Financial Services Conference November 11, 2010

  2. Slide 2: Who We Are

    Who We Are Main Sub: Rockland Trust Market: Eastern Massachusetts Loans: $3.4 B Deposits: $3.6 B $AUM: $1.5 B Equity: $0.4 B NASDAQ: INDB

  3. Slide 3: Key Messages

    Key Messages Business lines performing well - robust volumes Consistently profitable - avoided industry problems Steadily expanding customer base We're more than a traditional community bank Building franchise value via market extension Disciplined risk management culture Strong tangible and regulat

  4. Slide 4: Company Footprint

    Company Footprint 70 Branches 4 Mortgage Banking Centers 8 Commercial Banking Centers 4 Investment Management Centers Business generation extends beyond S.E. Mass. footprint Source: SNL Financial; Deposit/Market Share data as of June 30, 2010 Boston

  5. Slide 5: Accomplishments: 2009-10

    Accomplishments: 2009-10 Fundamentally sound financial performance Awarded New Market tax credits for 3rd time Launched Bright Rock Capital Management Introduced first two mutual funds National 2010 Small 1st Mort. Lender (SBA) Fully integrated Ben Franklin franchise Among the 1st to pay back CPP

  6. Slide 6: Financial Results

    Financial Results Fundamentals in Excellent Shape Includes (-$0.44 EPS in FY'09) Special FDIC Assessment Securities impairment (OTTI) - - Accrued CPP preferred div. Excludes M&A charges CPP repayment charge - - Security and derivative related gains/losses Robust C&I loan growth Core dep. up to 79% S

  7. Slide 7: Robust Core Business Generation

    Robust Core Business Generation ($ Millions) +25% CAGR +22% CAGR

  8. Slide 8: Strong Commercial and Industrial Loan Growth

    Strong Commercial and Industrial Loan Growth ($ Millions) Adding High Quality Corporate Customers

  9. Slide 9: Reducing Below-Hurdle Assets

    Reducing Below - Hurdle Assets ($ Millions) Shedding Non-Relationship Assets

  10. Slide 10: Attractive Earning Asset Mix

    Attractive Earning Asset Mix Shift Towards Higher Yielding Assets

  11. Slide 11: Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits

    Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits Core Deposits: 79% No broker CD's Very Focused On Containing Deposit Costs

  12. Slide 12: Strong Net Interest Margin

    Strong Net Interest Margin Holding Up Despite Difficult Conditions

  13. Slide 13: Fee Based Revenues - Steady and Growing

    Fee Based Revenues - Steady and Growing Source Wealth Management - Strategic Priority Natural Fit with Client Base Expanded investment offerings # of Accounts:

  14. Slide 14: Disciplined Credit Culture

    Disciplined Credit Culture Longstanding underwriting conservatism Loan portfolio based within footprint In-depth knowledge of local markets No wholesale originations of any loan type Workout team in place for 18 years Expedited problem loan resolution

  15. Slide 15: Asset Quality - No Drama

    Asset Quality - No Drama NPL % Loss Rate

  16. Slide 16: Strong Loan Loss Reserves

    Strong Loan Loss Reserves Reserves a Healthy Multiple of Loss Rate Reflects Ben Franklin loans acquired at FV

  17. Slide 17: Strong Capital

    Strong Capital (1)Includes tax deductibility of certain goodwill All capital growth internally generated No external capital raising Includes full payout of CPP No dividend cuts 2010 ratios reflect growth in near-cash assets

  18. Slide 18: Attentive to Shareholder Returns

    Attentive to Shareholder Returns

  19. Slide 19: Acquisition Criteria

    Acquisition Criteria Strategic Fit Low Risk Accretive to Earnings Opportunistic/Targeted Complementary Products

  20. Slide 20: Building Franchise Value

    Building Franchise Value BANK NON- BANK All Acquisitions Immediately Accretive Disciplined Acquisitions Deal Value: $40mm 12% Dep. Premium Fleet Divest. Aug '00 $336mm Deposits $135mm Loans 16 Branches Deal Value: $37mm 11% Dep. Premium Falmouth Bancorp Jul '04 $158mm Assets $137mm Deposits 4 Branch

  21. Slide 21: Sustaining Business Momentum

    Sustaining Business Momentum Grow C&I Client Base Continue to Take Advantage of Competitive Disruption Expand Specialty Products Commercial Expand Alternative Channels Optimize Branch Network Product Structure & Pricing Retail Delivery Capture Market Share Opportunity Target Intelligent Loan Growth

  22. Slide 22: Other Important Priorities

    Other Important Priorities Sustain high visibility in the marketplace Maintain risk management rigor Invest in Branding, Target Marketing and CRM Analytics Achieve potential of Ben Franklin market Attract and retain key talent Carefully evaluate M&A opportunities

  23. Slide 23: INDB - Investment Merits

    INDB - Investment Merits High quality franchise in attractive markets Strong on-the-ground business volumes Operating platform that can be leveraged further Balance sheet equipped to deal with current uncertainty Grounded management team - does not "reach for earnings" Aligned with shareholders - in

  24. Slide 24: NASDAQ Ticker: INDB

    NASDAQ Ticker: INDB www.rocklandtrust.com Denis Sheahan - CFO Shareholder Relations: Jennifer Kingston (781) 878-6100 Statements contained in this presentation that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results

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