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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

DATE OF REPORT:
October 18, 2018
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)

MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
                                
1-9047
 
04-2870273
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
Office Address:
2036 Washington Street, Hanover, Massachusetts
02339
Mailing Address:
288 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts
02370
(Address of Principal Executive Officers)
(Zip Code)


NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

781-878-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


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Emerging growth company o

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ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 18, 2018 Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7.01
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 18, 2018 Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
a.Not applicable.
b.Not applicable.
c.The following exhibits are included with this Report:
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated October 18, 2018.























SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned and hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
 
 
 
 
Date:
October 18, 2018
By:
/s/Robert D. Cozzone
 
 
 
ROBERT D. COZZONE
 
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER









































Exhibit Index
 
 
 
Exhibit #
Exhibit Description
99.1