Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) notes director Magee death

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Independent Bank Corporation filed a current report to share that Board member and past Chairman Michael M. Magee, Jr. has passed away. The company noted that he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for both Independent Bank Corporation and Independent Bank from 2013 to 2024, highlighting his long leadership role with the organization. The report explains that he died on August 3, 2025, and that this news was announced in an August 15, 2025 press release. That press release is included as an exhibit to provide additional detail about his contributions and the company’s response.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: August 15, 2025

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan			0-7818			38-2032782
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4200 East Beltline Grand Rapids, Michigan			49525
(Address of principal executive office)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number,

including area code:

(616) 527-5820

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value			IBCP			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 8.01    Other Events

On August 15, 2025, Independent Bank Corporation (the “Corporation”), the holding company for Independent Bank, issued a press release announcing with great sadness that Michael M. Magee, Jr., current Board member and past Chairman (2013-2024) of the Board of Directors for Independent Bank Corporation and Independent Bank, passed away on August 3, 2025.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits.

99.1			Press release date August 15, 2025
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURE

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

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Registrant)

Date

8/15/2025

By

/s/Gavin A. Mohr

Gavin A. Mohr, Principal Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Independent Bank Corporation reported the passing of Board member and former Chairman Michael M. Magee, Jr. and attached a related press release as an exhibit.

Who was Michael M. Magee, Jr. at Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)?

Michael M. Magee, Jr. was a current member of the Board of Directors and previously served as Chairman of the Board for Independent Bank Corporation and Independent Bank from 2013 to 2024.

When did Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) say Michael M. Magee, Jr. passed away?

Independent Bank Corporation stated that Michael M. Magee, Jr. passed away on August 3, 2025.

How did Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) announce the director’s passing?

The company issued a press release dated August 15, 2025, and filed a Form 8-K noting the news and attaching the press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Does this Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) 8-K include financial results?

No. This 8-K focuses on the other event of a Board member’s passing and includes a press release; it does not present financial results.

Which exhibits are attached to this Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP) 8-K?

The filing lists Exhibit 99.1 as the press release dated August 15, 2025, and Exhibit 104 as the cover page interactive data file.