SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
DATE OF REPORT:
January 13, 2005
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
MASSACHUSETTS
| 1-9047 | 04-2870273 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
288 UNION ST., ROCKLAND, MA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
02370
(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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| ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION | ||||||||
| ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE | ||||||||
| ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS | ||||||||
| SIGNATURE | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 13, 2005 | ||||||||
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On January 13, 2005 Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 13, 2005, Independent Bank Corp. announced by press release its earnings for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004. 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 January 13, 2005.
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: January 13, 2005
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BY:/s/ Denis K. Sheahan | |
| DENIS K. SHEAHAN | ||
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND | ||
| TREASURER |