MergerJun 18, 2026, 01:19 PM
Independent Bank Corp. to complete HCB Financial merger July 1
AI Summary
Independent Bank Corporation announced that its merger with HCB Financial Corp. is expected to be effective on July 1, 2026. The proposed transaction, where IBCP will acquire HCB, has received all necessary approvals, including from HCB shareholders, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Independent Bank Corporation has approximately $5.5 billion in assets, while HCB Financial Corp. has approximately $590 million in total assets.
Key Highlights
- Merger between Independent Bank Corporation and HCB Financial Corp. expected to be effective July 1, 2026.
- HCB shareholders have approved the proposed transaction.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services also approved the merger.
- Independent Bank Corporation has approximately $5.5 billion in total assets.
- HCB Financial Corp. has approximately $590 million in total assets.
- Highpoint Community Bank (HCB subsidiary) has $532 million in deposits and $354 million in loans.
- Independent Bank operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
- Highpoint Community Bank serves its communities through 7 branch locations.
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