Independent Bank Corporation will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 8:00 am ET. The announcement provides investors with a specific timeline to assess the bank holding company's performance for the period. The results will be accessible on the company’s website within the "News" section of the "Investor Relations" area.

Following the release, Independent Bank Corporation’s leadership will host a conference call to discuss the quarterly findings. Brad Kessel, President and CEO, Gavin Mohr, CFO, and Joel Rahn, EVP Commercial Banking, will lead the review for investors and analysts. The call is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am ET on July 23, 2026.

Participants wishing to join via phone must register in advance through a provided link to receive the necessary phone number and access code. Additionally, the webcast and presentation slides will be available online during the time of the call. A replay of the webcast will remain accessible until July 23, 2027.

Independent Bank Corporation is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion. Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, the entity operates a branch network across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Its subsidiaries provide a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage lending, investments, insurance, and title services.

Key Event Details

Independent Bank Corporation has received shareholder approval to acquire HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank. The transaction, previously announced on March 18, 2026, secured necessary regulatory clearances from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The merger is currently expected to be effective on July 1, 2026.

Independent Bank Corporation, the parent company of Independent Bank, holds total assets of approximately $5.5 billion and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial Corp., headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, holds total assets of approximately $590 million. The combined entity will leverage Independent Bank Corporation's established retail and commercial banking platform to enhance community banking services.

Key Financial Metrics

HCB Financial Corp. reported approximately $532 million in deposits and $354 million in loans across its 7 branch locations. Independent Bank Corporation filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC, including a proxy statement for HCB shareholders, outlining the terms of the merger.