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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Independent Bank Corporation

4200 East Beltline

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

616.527.5820

For Release:Immediately

Contact: William B. Kessel, President and CEO, 616.447.3933

Gavin A. Mohr, Chief Financial Officer, 616.447.3929

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION REPORTS 2026 FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS OF $0.81 PER DILUTED SHARE

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 23, 2026 - Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) reported first quarter 2026 net income of $16.9 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, versus net income of $15.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

Highlights for the first quarter of 2026 include:

•A net interest margin of 3.65% (three basis point increase from the linked quarter);

•Increase in net interest income of $0.5 million (or 1.1% ) over the fourth quarter of 2025;

•Increase in tangible common equity per share of common stock of $0.33 (or 5.9% annualized) from December 31, 2025;

•A return on average assets and a return on average equity of 1.24% and 13.43%, respectively;

•Net growth in total deposits, less brokered time deposits, of $80.4 million (or 6.9% annualized) from December 31, 2025;

•Net growth in loans of $31.8 million (or 3.0% annualized) from December 31, 2025;

•An increase in the tangible common equity ratio to 8.7%; and

•The payment of a $0.28 per share quarterly dividend on common stock on February 13, 2026.

William B. (“Brad”) Kessel, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation, commented: “Our first quarter results reflect the strength of our core fundamentals, including growth in net interest income, expansion in our net interest margin to 3.65%, and continued growth in both loans and core deposits. Balance sheet growth remained disciplined, with $80.4 million in core deposit growth and $31.8 million in total loan growth, including $53.8 million, or 9.9% annualized, in commercial loans, reflecting continued execution of our strategic plan. Credit quality remains sound, and while geopolitical uncertainty has increased, we have not seen a direct impact on our customers and continue to monitor conditions closely. Profitability remained strong, with a return on average assets of 1.24% and a return on average equity of 13.43%. We remain encouraged by our momentum, optimistic about our opportunities, and confident in the benefits our recently announced merger with HCB Financial Corp. will provide to enhancing shareholder value.”

Significant items impacting comparable first quarter 2026 and 2025 results include the following:

•Changes in the fair value due to price of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights (the “MSR Changes”) of $0.9 million ($0.04 per diluted share, after taxes) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, as

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compared to $(1.5) million ($(0.06) per diluted share, after taxes) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025.

Operating Results

The Company’s net interest income totaled $46.9 million during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $3.2 million, or 7.3% from the year-ago period, and an increase of $0.5 million, or 1.1%, from the fourth quarter of 2025 which had two additional days of earnings. The Company’s tax equivalent net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets (the “net interest margin”) was 3.65% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.49% in the year-ago period, and 3.62% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase in the net interest margin from the prior quarter was supported by a 16 basis point decrease in the cost of deposits. The year-over-year quarter and linked quarter increases in net interest income were due to both an increase in average interest-earning assets and the higher net interest margin. Average interest-earning assets were $5.21 billion in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $5.08 billion in the year-ago quarter and $5.16 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Non-interest income totaled $12.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $10.4 million in the comparable prior year period. This change was primarily due to variances in mortgage banking related revenues.

Net gains on mortgage loans in the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 were approximately $1.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The comparative quarterly decrease in net gains on mortgage loans was due to a decrease in the gain on sale margin that was partially offset by an increase in the volume of mortgage loans sold.

Mortgage loan servicing, net, generated income (expense) of $1.6 million and $(0.6) million in the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. The significant variance in mortgage loan servicing, net is primarily due to changes in the fair value of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights associated with changes in interest rates and the associated expected future prepayment levels and expected float rates partially offset by a decline in servicin

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 22, 2026

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan0-781838-2032782 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4200 East Beltline Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 (Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 527-5820 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, no par valueIBCPNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition On January 22, 2026, Independent Bank Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Attached Exhibit 99.2 contains supplemental data to that press release and attached Exhibit 99.3 contains a slide presentation for our earnings conference call. The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibits shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated January 22, 2026.

99.2 Supplemental data to the Registrant’s press release dated January 22, 2026.

99.3 Earnings conference call presentation.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Registrant)

DateJanuary 22, 2026 Bys/Gavin A. Mohr Gavin A. Mohr, Principal Financial Officer

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: October 28, 2025

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan0-781838-2032782 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4200 East Beltline Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 (Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (616) 527-5820 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, no par valueIBCPNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition On October 28, 2025, Independent Bank Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Attached Exhibit 99.2 contains supplemental data to that press release and attached Exhibit 99.3 contains a slide presentation for our earnings conference call. The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibits shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated October 28, 2025.

99.2 Supplemental data to the Registrant’s press release dated October 28, 2025.

99.3 Earnings conference call presentation.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION

(Registrant)

Date10/28/2025Bys/Gavin A. Mohr Gavin A. Mohr, Principal Financial Officer

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