Independent Bank Corp. · NASDAQ:INDB

Independent Bank — KBW 2009 Regional Banking Conference

26 slides from Independent Bank's conference presentation, Mar 4, 2009

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation KBW 2009 Regional Banking Conference

    Investor Presentation KBW 2009 Regional Banking Conference March 4, 2009

  2. Slide 2: Who We Are

    Who We Are Main Sub: Rockland Trust Market: S.E. Massachusetts Loans: $3.3 B* Deposits: $3.2 B* $AUM: $1.1 B* Equity: $0.4 B* Market Cap: $0.3 B* NASDAQ: INDB * Proforma to include the acquisition of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp.

  3. Slide 3: Key Messages

    Key Messages Business lines performing well Generating robust loan and deposit volumes Gaining customers from industry fallout We're more than a traditional community bank Extending our strong local market presence Disciplined risk management culture

  4. Slide 4: Company Footprint

    Company Footprint* 71 Branches* 5 Mortgage Banking Centers 9 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, 2008 including pending transactions. (Includes Credit Unions

  5. Slide 5: Growth Market Infrastructure

    Growth Market Infrastructure Rail Lines Existing Opened November 2007 Proposed Highway Rt. 44 Expansion Potential Gaming Site Potential Film Studios

  6. Slide 6: Strong Organic Growth in Priority Portfolios

    2007 2008 A 363 B 428 C 2007 2008 A 318 B 401 C Strong Organic Growth in Priority Portfolios (Millions) 12/08 vs. 12/07 (ex acquis) 12/08 vs 9/08 7% 7% Comm'l Loan Originations Consumer Loan Originations (Resi's & Home Eq.) +26% +18% Comm'l Loan $ Bal. Home Equity $ Bal. 19% 15% annualized annualize

  7. Slide 7: Repositioning the Balance Sheet

    Repositioning the Balance Sheet Home Eq/Oth. Consumer Loans Consumer-Resi's & Auto Loans Securities & ST Investments Commercial Loans 0.11 0.25 0.27 0.37 Home Eq./Oth. Consumer Loans Consumer - Resi's & Auto Loans Securities & ST Investments Commercial Loans 0.13 0.17 0.2 0.5 2005 $2.8 B 2008 $3.3 B

  8. Slide 8: Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits

    Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits Savings/ Now C/D's Money Market Demand Deposits 0.28 0.33 0.19 0.2 TOTAL DEPOSITS Q4 2008 $2.6 B AVERAGE COST - TOTAL DEP: 1.52% Very Focused On Containing Deposit Costs Deposits ? 7% in '08 (ex acquis.) Core Deposits: 67% No broker CD's

  9. Slide 9: Reducing Below-Hurdle Assets

    Reducing Below - Hurdle Assets Indirect Consumer Loans $ Millions 2005 2006 2007 Q1 '08 Q2 '08 Q3 '08 2008 294 210 179 147 141 135 147 Shedding Non-Relationship Assets Accounted for 30% of total 2008 net chargeoffs

  10. Slide 10: Avoided Industry Pitfalls

    Avoided Industry Pitfalls No outsized credit charges No subprime exposure No Fannie or Freddie exposure No loss ($P&L) quarters No dilutive common equity raising No dividend cuts Modest securities impairment

  11. Slide 11: 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 Q4 '08 residential mortgage chargeoffs ($362K) - 1st since 2001 Workout team in place for 16 years

  12. Slide 12: Asset Quality - No Drama

    2006 2007 2008 YTD 2.2 3.1 6.2 Asset Quality - No Drama Net Charge Offs ($ Millions) NPA's ($ Millions) Q4 '06 Q4 '07 Q1 '08 Q2 '08 Q3 '08 Dec '08 7.2 8.3 11.9 12.1 29.8 17.9 0.25% 0.30% 0.36% 0.82% Loss Rate NPA % 11bp 16bp 24bp Rising with weakening economy Losses well-contained

  13. Slide 13: Strong Loan Loss Reserves

    Strong Loan Loss Reserves Reserves a Healthy Multiple of Loss Rate Reserves/Loans Net Chargeoffs/Avg. Loans

  14. Slide 14: Trust Preferred Detail

    Trust Preferred Detail 12/31/08 Remaining TRUPS exposure modest Aggressive approach to recognizing impairment in '08 A-rated securities marked to: 24 cents BBB-rated securities marked to: 13 cents Pooled TRUPS Single Issuer TRUPS Total Amortized Cost $18.7 14.8 $33.5 OTTI $7.2 - $7.2 Amortized Cost

  15. Slide 15: Operating Earnings Trends

    Operating Earnings Trends 2007 2008 2008 East 2.13 West 1.61 North 1.9 2007 2008 2008 East 30.1 West 25.3 North 30 ex sec. impairment ex sec. impairment Earnings ($Mil) Diluted E.P.S. Solidly Profitable Despite Economic Turmoil

  16. Slide 16: Net Interest Margin Holding Up Despite Difficult Conditions

    Net Interest Margin Holding Up Despite Difficult Conditions

  17. Slide 17: Wealth Management - Strategic Priority

    2005 2006 2007 Q1 '08 Q2 '08 Q3 '08 Q3 '08 YTD 2008 5.3 6.1 8.1 2.7 3.1 2.8 8.6 11.1 Q4 '05 Q4 '06 Q4 '07 Q4 '08 Q1 '08 Q2 '08 Q3 '08 680 816 1289 1124 1297 1251 1262 Fee Based Revenues - Steady and Growing Source 109% Assets Under Management ($ Millions) Wealth Management Revenue ($ Millions) Wealt

  18. Slide 18: Acquisition of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp

    Acquisition of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp. (BFBC) Strategic Rationale Contiguous expansion into highly attractive markets Greater access to Boston's western suburbs Excellent demographics and higher density Acquiring a healthy, well-run, growing community bank Building franchise value - solid loan an

  19. Slide 19: INDB/BFBC Footprint

    INDB/BFBC Footprint INDB: 60 Branches BFBC: 11 Branches BFBC 12/31/08 ($MM) Deposits: $653 Loans: $689 Equity: $110

  20. Slide 20: Attractive Demographics

    Attractive Demographics Source: SNL Financial MA INDB BFBC A 68.176 B 70.9 C 85.7 C Median HH Income ($ Thou.) 2008 Total Population (Thou.) 2008 INDB/BFBC Proforma MA A 3430 B 6518 C

  21. Slide 21: Building Franchise Value

    Building Franchise Value Disciplined Acquisitions $336mm Deposits $135mm Loans 16 Branches Deal Value: $40mm 12% Dep. Premium Fleet Divest. Aug '00 $158mm Assets $137mm Deposits 4 Branches Deal Value: $37mm 11% Dep. Premium Falmouth Bancorp Jul '04 IRS Sec. 1031 Like-Kind Exchange Services Deal Valu

  22. Slide 22: Strong Capital

    Strong Capital Total Risk-Based % Tier 1 Leverage % Treasury CPP Proceeds Received $78 MM in Jan '09 Augments already strong capital position Prior to CPP, INDB very active in meeting local credit needs Expands lending capacity Will not fully leverage into securities - dedicated to lending opportuni

  23. Slide 23: Attentive to Shareholder Returns

    Attentive to Shareholder Returns 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 East 0.52 West 0.56 North 0.6 0.64 0.68 0.72 *declared Cash Dividends* Per Share

  24. Slide 24: Our GamePlan in Very Challenging Environment

    Our GamePlan in Very Challenging Environment Expand business with new and existing customers Fulfill local credit needs while maintaining discipline Cultivate strong deposit base with rational pricing Continue to capitalize on competitive dislocations Integrate Ben Franklin quickly and smoothly Exer

  25. Slide 25: INDB - Investment Merits

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

  26. Slide 26: Forward-looking statements and contact

    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 to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited

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