http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:28 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced the completion of its acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, on July 1, 2026.</p><p>Highpoint Community Bank, headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, held approximately $597 million in total assets, $532 million in deposits, and $354 million in loans across seven branch locations. Independent Bank Corporation, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.6 billion in total assets.</p><p>HCB Financial Corp. has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation. Existing Highpoint Community Bank customers will experience no immediate changes to their banking services, including branches, checks, bank cards, and online http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:28 -0400 HCBN IBCP http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced the completion of its acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, on July 1, 2026.</p><p>Highpoint Community Bank, headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, held approximately $597 million in total assets, $532 million in deposits, and $354 million in loans across seven branch locations. Independent Bank Corporation, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.6 billion in total assets.</p><p>HCB Financial Corp. has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation. Existing Highpoint Community Bank customers will experience no immediate changes to their banking services, including branches, checks, bank cards, and online http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:28 -0400 HCBN IBCP http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced the completion of its acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, on July 1, 2026.</p><p>Highpoint Community Bank, headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, held approximately $597 million in total assets, $532 million in deposits, and $354 million in loans across seven branch locations. Independent Bank Corporation, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.6 billion in total assets.</p><p>HCB Financial Corp. has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation. Existing Highpoint Community Bank customers will experience no immediate changes to their banking services, including branches, checks, bank cards, and online http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:28 -0400 HCBN IBCP http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced the completion of its acquisition of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, on July 1, 2026.</p><p>Highpoint Community Bank, headquartered in Hastings, Michigan, held approximately $597 million in total assets, $532 million in deposits, and $354 million in loans across seven branch locations. Independent Bank Corporation, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.6 billion in total assets.</p><p>HCB Financial Corp. has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation. Existing Highpoint Community Bank customers will experience no immediate changes to their banking services, including branches, checks, bank cards, and online http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Independent+Bank+completes+acquisition+of+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26717154.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:28 -0400 HCBN IBCP http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.6 billion, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $597 million, which has merged with and into Independent Bank Corporation.</p> <p align="justify">“We are excited to welcome Highpoint Community Bank’s customers, employees and shareholders to Independent Bank,” commented Brad Kessel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation. “This http://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Completion+of+the+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank+Acquisition/26717092.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 A.09443342 HCBN IBCP O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html <p>Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced that shareholders of HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) have approved the proposed merger between the two Michigan-based bank holding companies, according to a press release.</p> <p>The merger was previously approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on July 1, 2026.</p> <p>The two companies signed a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026. Independent Bank, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, holds approximately $5.5 billion in total assets and operates 59 locations across Michigan's Lower Peninsula. HCB Financial, headquartered in http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/HCB+shareholders+approve+Independent+Bank%27s+acquisition+deal/26665033.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:45 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922 http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+to+Acquire+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26665031.html <p align="justify">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and HASTINGS, Mich., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the parent company of Independent Bank, with total assets of approximately $5.5 billion, and HCB Financial Corp. (“HCB”), the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, with total assets of approximately $590 million, previously announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement on March 18, 2026 for IBCP to acquire HCB.</p> <p align="justify">The proposed transaction has been approved by HCB shareholders. As previously announced, the proposed transaction has also been approved by both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Independent+Bank+Corporation+Announces+Shareholder+Approval+to+Acquire+HCB+Financial+Corp.+and+Highpoint+Community+Bank/26665031.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:17:00 -0400 A.09443342 A.41810237 HCBN IBCP O.00043816 O.01114986 O.42065594 O.42066922