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 12, 2007
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 1-9047 | | 04-2870273 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 8.01
See Exhibit 99.1 Transcript from October 12, 2007 Earnings Conference Call
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| | (a) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (b) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (c) | | The following exhibits are included with this report: |
Exhibit 99.1 Transcript from October 12, 2007 Earnings Conference Call
Exhibit 99.2 Presentation from October 12, 2007
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.
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| | | INDEPENDENT BANK CORP. | | |
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| | | /s/ DENIS K. SHEAHAN | | |
DATE: October 12, 2007 | | DENIS K. SHEAHAN | | |
| | | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | | |
