Independent Bank Corp. · NASDAQ:INDB

Independent Bank — Sandler O'Neill + Partners 2009 East Coast Financial Services Conference

28 slides from Independent Bank's conference presentation, Nov 12, 2009

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation – Sandler O'Neill 2009 East Coast Financial Services Conference

    Investor Presentation Sandler O'Neill + Partners, L.P. 2009 East Coast Financial Services Conference November 12, 2009

  2. Slide 2: Who We Are

    Who We Are Main Sub: Rockland TrustMarket: Eastern MassachusettsLoans: $3.4 BDeposits: $3.3 B$AUM: $1.2 BEquity: $0.4 BNASDAQ: INDB

  3. Slide 3: Key Messages

    Key Messages Business lines performing wellGenerating robust loan/core deposit volumesGaining customers from industry falloutBuilding franchise value via market extensionWe're more than a traditional community bankDisciplined risk management cultureStrong tangible and regulatory capital

  4. Slide 4: Company Footprint

    Company Footprint 71 Branches 3 Mortgage Banking Centers 12 Commercial Banking Centers 4 Investment Management CentersBusiness generation extends beyond S.E. Mass. footprint Source: SNL Financial; Deposit/Market Share data as of June 30, 2009 including pending transactions. (Includes Credit Unions)

  5. Slide 5: Strong Organic Growth in Priority Portfolios

    Strong Organic Growth in Priority Portfolios (Millions) (CHART) (CHART) Comm'l Loan Originations Consumer Loan Originations(Resi's & Home Eq.) +26% +18%

  6. Slide 6: Shift Towards Higher Yielding Assets

    (CHART) (CHART) 2005 $2.8 B 3Q 2009 $4.0 B Shift Towards Higher Yielding Assets Attractive Earning Asset Mix

  7. Slide 7: Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits

    Improved Funding Mix - Lower Cost Deposits (CHART) TOTAL DEPOSITS 3Q 2009$3.3 BAVERAGE COST - TOTAL DEP: 0.90% Very Focused On Containing Deposit Costs Core Deposits: 71%No broker CD's

  8. Slide 8: Reducing Below-Hurdle Assets

    Reducing Below - Hurdle Assets Indirect Consumer Loans $ Millions (CHART) Shedding Non-Relationship Assets Accounted for 30% of total 2008 net chargeoffs

  9. Slide 9: Avoided Industry Pitfalls

    Avoided Industry Pitfalls No outsized credit chargesNo subprime exposureNo Fannie or Freddie exposureNo loss ($P&L) quartersNo dilutive common equity raisingNo dividend cutsModest trust preferred exposure

  10. Slide 10: Disciplined Credit Culture

    Disciplined Credit Culture Longstanding underwriting conservatismLoan portfolio based within footprintIn-depth knowledge of local marketsNo wholesale originations of any loan typeWorkout team in place for 16 years

  11. Slide 11: Asset Quality - No Drama

    (CHART) Asset Quality - No Drama Net Charge Offs ($ Millions) NPL's ($ Millions) (CHART) 0.37% 1.01% 0.93% 1.09% Loss Rate NPL % Rising with weakening economy Losses well-contained 16bp 24bp 37bp annualized

  12. Slide 12: Commercial Real Estate Portfolio: Non-Construction

    Commercial Real Estate Portfolio ($1.7 Bill) Non-Construction Related $1.5 Billion as of 09/30/09 (CHART)

  13. Slide 13: Commercial Real Estate Portfolio: Construction Related

    Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Construction Related $0.2 Billion as of 09/30/09 (CHART)

  14. Slide 14: Strong Loan Loss Reserves

    Reserves a Healthy Multiple of Loss Rate * Excludes loans acquired at fair value in 2Q09 and 3Q09 (CHART) Strong Loan Loss Reserves

  15. Slide 15: Strong Capital

    Strong Capital Total Risk-Based % Tier 1 Leverage % (CHART) (CHART) Tangible Capital % (CHART) (1) Includes tax deductibility of certain goodwill (1)

  16. Slide 16: Attentive to Shareholder Returns

    Attentive to Shareholder Returns (CHART) *declared Cash Dividends* Per Share

  17. Slide 17: 2009 Financial Results

    Diluted EPS. $0.32 $(0.19) $0.33 $0.33 $0.33 $0.33 2009 Financial Results Fundamentals in Excellent Shape Reported Earnings Operating Earnings $Mil .......Operating Earnings...... Includes Special FDIC Assessment Securities impairment (OTTI)- Accrued CPP preferred div. Excludes M&A charges CPP repay

  18. Slide 18: Net Interest Margin Holding Up Despite Difficult Conditions

    Net Interest Margin Holding Up Despite Difficult Conditions

  19. Slide 19: Fee Based Revenues - Steady and Growing

    (CHART) (CHART) Fee Based Revenues - Steady and Growing Source 109% Assets Under Management($ Millions) Wealth Management Revenue($ Millions) Wealth Management - Strategic Priority Natural Fit with Client Base Change in Retail Origination Model Paying Off Recent O'Connell Acquisition Extends Reach $

  20. Slide 20: Acquisition Criteria

    Acquisition Criteria Strategic FitLow RiskAccretive to EarningsOpportunistic/TargetedComplementary Products

  21. Slide 21: Acquisition of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp

    Acquisition of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp. (BFBC) Apr '09 Strategic Rationale Contiguous expansion into highly attractive marketsGreater access to Boston's western suburbsExcellent demographics and higher densityAcquiring a healthy, well-run, growing community bankBuilding franchise value - solid loa

  22. Slide 22: INDB/BFBC Footprint

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

  23. Slide 23: Attractive Demographics

    Attractive Demographics Source: SNL Financial (CHART) Median HH Income ($ Thou.)2008 Total Population (Thou.)2008 (CHART)

  24. Slide 24: Building Franchise Value - Disciplined Acquisitions

    Building Franchise Value Disciplined Acquisitions $336mm Deposits$135mm Loans16 Branches Deal Value: $40mm12% Dep. Premium FleetDivest. Aug '00 $158mm Assets$137mm Deposits4 Branches Deal Value: $37mm11% Dep. Premium FalmouthBancorpJul '04 IRS Sec. 1031Like-Kind ExchangeServices Deal Value: N/ACash

  25. Slide 25: Recent Positive Developments

    Recent Positive Developments Ben Franklin integration completedSystems convertedFrontline staff retainedBalance sheet de-leveredTreasury CPP funds fully repaid in Apr '09 ($78MM)Among 1st in country to do soDid not need to raise replacement equityAwarded $50MM in federal tax creditsNew Markets Tax C

  26. Slide 26: Our GamePlan in Very Challenging Environment

    Our GamePlan in Very Challenging Environment Expand business with new and existing customersHit the ground running with Ben Franklin customersFulfill local credit needs while maintaining disciplineCultivate strong deposit base with rational pricingContinue to capitalize on competitive dislocationsEx

  27. Slide 27: INDB - Investment Merits

    INDB - Investment Merits Building franchise value in attractive marketsStrong on-the-ground business volumesOperating platform that can be leveraged furtherBalance sheet equipped to deal with severe environmentGrounded management team - does not "reach for earnings"Aligned with shareholders - inside

  28. Slide 28: 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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