Independent Bank Corporation Announces Date For Its Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Release
IONIA, Mich., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP), a Michigan-based community bank, announced that it expects to issue its 2009 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Feb. 24, 2010 at approximately 4:30 pm ET. The date of this release is intended to coincide with the approximate date of the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009. The release will be available on the Internet at IndependentBank.com within the "News" section of the "Investor Relations" area of the Company's Web site.
The Company reports that this change from its historical practice of reporting fiscal year earnings in late January is attributable to two factors. First, the Company is currently in the process of soliciting proxies in connection with its Special Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on Jan. 29, 2010. Second, the Company expects, in the near term, to make one or more filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the matters that are the subject of the Special Meeting of its shareholders.
About Independent Bank Corporation
Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP) is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $3 billion. Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, Independent Bank Corporation now operates over 100 offices across Michigan's Lower Peninsula through one state-chartered bank subsidiary. This subsidiary (Independent Bank) provides a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage lending, investments and title services. Independent Bank Corporation is committed to providing exceptional personal service and value to its customers, stockholders and the communities it serves.
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