Independent Bank Corp. director Thomas R. Venables filed a Form 144 notice of proposed sale on November 10, 2026, covering 1,000 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $85,280.

Key Highlights

  • Proposed sale: 1,000 shares of Independent Bank Corp. common stock with an aggregate market value of $85,280.
  • Approximate sale date: November 10, 2026, according to the filing.
  • Shares outstanding: 46,342,634 shares of common stock reported outstanding at the time of the notice.
  • Original acquisition: The 1,000 shares were acquired on April 10, 2009, through merger consideration exchanged for Benjamin Franklin Bancorp, Inc. common stock pursuant to a merger agreement.
  • Prior sales in last 3 months: Venables sold 3,750 shares on August 25, 2026, for gross proceeds of $311,232.50, according to the filing.
  • Signing authority: The notice was signed by Maureen A. Gaffney as Power of Attorney for Thomas R. Venables.

Independent Bank Corp. Director Files Rule 144 Notice for 1,000-Share Sale

Thomas R. Venables, identified in the filing as a director of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:INDB), filed a Form 144 notice of proposed sale with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2026. The notice covers the proposed sale of 1,000 shares of the company's common stock, with an aggregate market value listed as $85,280. The filing identifies the broker as INDB IMG, located at 1 Technology Place, Rockland, Massachusetts.

According to the filing, the shares proposed for sale were originally acquired on April 10, 2009, through a merger transaction. The nature of the acquisition was described as "Exchange of Benjamin Franklin Bancorp, Inc. common stock pursuant to merger agreement," with the issuer listed as the acquiring party. The filing notes the total amount of securities acquired in that transaction was 1,000 shares, with payment made on the same date, April 10, 2009.

The filing also discloses sales made in the prior three months. Venables sold 3,750 shares on August 25, 2026, generating gross proceeds of $311,232.50, as required to be reported under Rule 144's aggregation provisions. The notice was dated November 10, 2026, and signed by Maureen A. Gaffney acting under a Power of Attorney for Thomas R. Venables. The filing states that by signing, the person represents that no material adverse information regarding the issuer's current and prospective operations is known to them that has not been publicly disclosed.

What Was Disclosed

A Form 144 notice was filed on November 10, 2026, by Independent Bank Corp. director Thomas R. Venables, disclosing a proposed sale of 1,000 shares of common stock valued at $85,280, originally acquired through a 2009 merger with Benjamin Franklin Bancorp, Inc.