Meridian Bancorp, Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
On November 5, 2021, Independent Bank Corp. (“Independent”) and Meridian Bancorp, Inc. (“Meridian”) issued a joint press release reporting the following in connection with Independent's previously announced acquisition of Meridian:
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All regulatory approvals relating to the transaction have now been received. |
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The transaction is expected to be completed on November 12, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions. |
A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference herein.
The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. |
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99 |
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Joint press release of Independent Bank Corp. and Meridian Bancorp, Inc. dated November 5, 2021
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURES
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, hereunto duly authorized.
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MERIDIAN BANCORP, INC. |
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DATE: November 5, 2021 |
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/s/ Kenneth R. Fisher |
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Kenneth R. Fisher |
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Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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