Independent Bank Corp. · NASDAQ:INDB

Independent Bank — Merger or Acquisition (April 2021)

23 slides from Independent Bank's merger presentation, Apr 22, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Announces Acquisition of Meridian Bancorp, Inc.

    Announces Acquisition of Meridian Bancorp, Inc. Creating the premier community-focused commercial bank in Massachusetts April 22, 2021

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer: Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    (2) Disclaimer CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction, the plans, objectives, expectations an

  3. Slide 3: Compelling Combination Creates Significant Shareholder Value

    (3) Compelling Combination Creates Significant Shareholder Value Reinforces INDB’s position as the Boston area’s premier community-focused commercial bank; pro forma #1 in commercial loans and #2 in deposit market share (Boston MSA) amongst all banks headquartered in Massachusetts Generates strong d

  4. Slide 4: Meridian Bancorp: Company Overview

    (4) 15% 46% 16% 23% 3.12% 3.09% EBSB Peer Median Commercial Loans as % of Total Loans(2)FY20 Net Interest Margin Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence; Company documents 1) EBSB peers include major exchange-traded banks in the Northeast region with total assets between $2 billion and $10 billion 2)

  5. Slide 5: Transaction Increases Density in Attractive Boston MSA

    (5) 1. Bank of America Corporation 91.4 2. Citizens Financial Group Inc. 50.4 3. Banco Santander S.A. 21.7 4. The Toronto-Dominion Bank 17.3 5. Eastern Bankshares Inc. 16.2 Pro Forma 12.6 6. First Republic Bank 10.0 7. Independent Bank Corp. 7.8 8. M&T Bank Corp. 6.8 9. Meridian Bancorp Inc. 4.8 10.

  6. Slide 6: Key Transaction Terms

    (6) Key Transaction Terms Transaction Structure  Independent Bank Corp. to acquire Meridian Bancorp and East Boston Savings Bank to merge into Rockland Trust  100% stock consideration Exchange Ratio  Fixed exchange ratio  Meridian Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.2750 of a share of INDB stock

  7. Slide 7: Well-Priced Transaction Relative to Recent Comparable Deals

    (7) Well-Priced Transaction Relative to Recent Comparable Deals 1.50x 1.45x Other Recent Transactions 25.0% 10% Other Recent Transactions Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence; Company documents Note: INDB/EBSB transaction metrics based on INDB stock price as of 4/21/21 Note: Includes nationwide wh

  8. Slide 8: Attractive Pro Forma Financial Impact

    (8) Robust Capital & Reserve Levels (4) Attractive Pro Forma Financial Impact >13% Pro Forma CET1 Ratio at Close ~11% Pro Forma TCE / TA Ratio at Close ~1.7% Pro Forma ACL/Loans HFI Ratio at Close 1) Based on consensus estimates 2) Does not include purchase accounting adjustments or balance sheet re

  9. Slide 9: Creates Peer-Leading Financial Performance

    (9) Creates Peer-Leading Financial Performance Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence Note: Peer group includes 27 publicly traded banks nationwide with assets between $15B and $25bn; Profitability metrics based on publicly available 2022 consensus estimates as of 4/21/21 Note: INDB pro forma financ

  10. Slide 10: Optimize Liquidity / Profitability: Balance Sheet Restructure

    (10) Optimize Liquidity / Profitability Balance Sheet Restructure Assumptions Rationale: ► A two-year plan focusing on reducing excess liquidity, exiting less profitable deposit relationships, and reducing CRE concentration ► The pro forma bank will maintain strong profitability metrics with improve

  11. Slide 11: Complementary Businesses with Potential Synergies

    (11) Retail BankingCommercial Banking  Strong demographics attributable to new markets provide upside potential  Leverage client facing staff for introductions and opportunities within new client base  Capitalize on EBSB relationships to expand centers of influence for new opportunities  Leverag

  12. Slide 12: Robust Due Diligence Process

    (12) Retail BankingInstitutional Banking Commercial Real EstateALCO & Funding Information TechnologyHuman Resources Accounting & AuditLegal, Regulatory & Risk Mgmt. • Reviewed risk framework, credit policies, strategies, committee materials, and loan files • Assessment of performance trends across c

  13. Slide 13: Driving Long Term Growth & Shareholder Value

    (13) Total Shareholder Return (1) 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year INDB 18% 84% 228% KBW Regional Bank 8% 48% 131% 20182013 Driving Long Term Growth & Shareholder Value Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence 1) Per FactSet; closing price as of 4/21/2021; Total return defined as stock appreciation inclusive of

  14. Slide 14: Appendix

    INDEPENDENT Appendix

  15. Slide 15: Key Assumptions

    (15) Key Assumptions Earnings Estimates  Independent Bank Corp: Consensus mean estimates  Meridian Bancorp: Consensus mean estimates Synergies & One-time Merger Expenses  Identified fully phased-in cost savings of ~$45 million pre-tax – 45% of Meridian Bancorp’s operating non-interest expenses, i

  16. Slide 16: Meridian Bancorp Historical Financials

    (16) Meridian Bancorp Historical Financials (Dollars in Millions) At or for the year ended, Quarter ended, 12/31/16 12/31/17 12/31/18 12/31/19 12/31/20 03/31/21 Total Assets $4,436 $5,299 $6,179 $6,344 $6,620 $6,504 Total Gross Loans 3,943 4,672 5,647 5,750 5,521 5,303 Total Deposits 3,476 4,108 4,8

  17. Slide 17: Diversified Loan and Deposit Portfolios

    (17) 15% 46% 16% 23% 29% 40% 19% 12% 36% 37% 20% 7% 8% 12% 51% 20% 9% 6% 13% 45% 23% 13% 12% 10% 62% 15% 1% Diversified Loan and Deposit Portfolios Lo a n C o m p o si ti o n D e p o si t C o m p o si ti o n $9.2bn $5.3bn $14.5bn $11.6bn $5.1bn $16.7bn CRE C&I Consumer & Other Construction Residenti

  18. Slide 18: Diversified, Well-Secured Commercial Real Estate Portfolios

    (18) Residential- Related 35% Commercial Buildings 17% Office Buildings 21% Industrial / Warehouse 12% Hotels / Motels 9% All Other 6% Residential- Related 31% Commercial Buildings 23% Office Buildings 15% Industrial / Warehouse 10% Hotels / Motels 8% All Other 13% Diversified, Well-Secured Commerci

  19. Slide 19: Diversified Revenue Mix With Substantial Fee Income Growth Opportunity

    (19) 81% 19% 89% 11% 77% 23% 23% 20% 27% 30% 9% 37% 54% 28% 22%25% 25% Diversified Revenue Mix With Substantial Fee Income Growth Opportunity R e v e n u e C o m p o si ti o n N o n -i n te re st In co m e C o m p o si ti o n $479mm $219mm $698mm Net Interest Income Non-interest Income $110mm $23mm

  20. Slide 20: Tangible Book Value Accretion Reconciliation

    (20) Tangible Book Value Accretion Reconciliation Tangible Book Value Accretion Aggregate ($ millions) Per Share INDB Estimated TBV (12/31/21) $1,236 $37.36 Plus: Equity Consideration $1,131 Less: Estimated After-tax Buyer Restructuring Charges & Day Two CECL Reserve ($89) Less: Estimated Intangible

  21. Slide 21: Earnings Per Share Accretion Reconciliation

    (21) Earnings Per Share Accretion Reconciliation ($ Millions, except per share values) Pro forma Year 1 INDB's Consensus Net Income Estimate $135 EBSB's Consensus Net Income Estimate $71 INDB Consensus EPS Estimate $4.07 EBSB Consensus EPS Estimate $1.47 After-Tax Transaction Adjustments: Cost Savin

  22. Slide 22: Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    (22) Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this presentation contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of tangible equity and/or tangible book value is included on page 23. Management believes that providing certain non-GAAP financ

  23. Slide 23: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Capital Metrics

    (23) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Capital Metrics EBSB ($ millions) 12/31/16 12/31/17 12/31/18 12/31/19 12/31/20 3/31/21 Calculation of tangible equity Total Shareholders' equity (GAAP) $607 $646 $675 $727 $769 $789 Less: Goodwill and other intangibles (14) (23) (23) (23) (22) (22) Tangible shareholde

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