Independent Bank Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend On Its Common Stock

IONIA, Mich., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced that its Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of six cents per share.  This dividend is payable on Nov. 17, 2014 to shareholders of record on Nov. 7, 2014.   

About Independent Bank Corporation

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $2.24 billion.  Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, Independent Bank Corporation operates a branch network 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. 

For more information, please visit our Web site at:  www.IndependentBank.com.

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SOURCE Independent Bank Corporation

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