UNITED STATES
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 20, 2020
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan | 0-7818 | 38-2032782 |
(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
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common stock, no par value | IBCP | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
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Item 5.02(b) section – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
The Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corporation (the "Corporation"), the holding company of Independent Bank, a Michigan-based community bank, announced today the appointment of Dennis W. Archer Jr. to the Boards of the Corporation and the Bank effective October 20, 2020. Mr. Archer was appointed to a term expiring on the date of the Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2022. In conjunction with Mr. Archer’s appointment, the Board increased the size of the Board to eleven members.
Mr. Archer is the CEO of Ignition Media Group, a leading integrated marketing agency, and President and founding partner of Archer Corporate Services, one of the nation’s leading marketing fulfillment service firms. Mr. Archer’s hospitality holding company, Congress Hospitality, is creator and managing partner of Central Kitchen + Bar, one of Detroit’s top restaurants.
In addition to the aforementioned entrepreneurial endeavors, Mr. Archer is also a real estate developer who is dedicated to giving back to Detroit and the surrounding areas. He has participated in several high-profile projects. His civic and philanthropic involvement includes Chair Emeritus of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where he sits on the executive committee. Mr. Archer also sits on the boards of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, Dennis W, Archer Foundation and Citizen Detroit. Corporately, Mr. Archer serves on the General Motors Supplier Council.
Mr. Archer received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Press release announcing the appointment of Dennis W. Archer Jr. to the Board of Directors of Independent Bank Corporation and Independent Bank, issued by the Company on October 23, 2020. |
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) | ||
Date: October 23, 2020 | /s/ Gavin A. Mohr | |
By: | Gavin A. Mohr | |
Its: | Executive Vice President and | |
Chief Financial Officer |