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December 12, 2023

Source: Rockland Trust

Boston, MA- December 08, 2023 – Rockland Trust’s Security Finance Group announced that it has provided a $5 million growth capital facility to Advanced Electronic Systems, LLC (“AES”). This financing will enable AES to continue to provide top of the line security products and services through ongoing growth strategies.

 “It’s a pleasure working alongside AES, a highly reputable and growing business,” said Spencer Eriksen, Specialized Lending Vice President at Rockland Trust. “Howie and his team have built a strong company. We are proud to assist them in expanding their enterprise organically and through acquisitions.”

“AES was searching for a Bank that would be a true partner in helping us grow our business. Rockland Trust provided immediate guidance and support that showed us they cared about our future, proving that our relationship mattered to them,” stated Howard Friedman, President of AES.

Established in 1973 in Norwalk, CT, AES provides home and commercial security products along with 24-hour monitoring. AES services over 4,000 customers across both Fairfield and Westchester Counties. SPP Advisors, LLC advised AES in connection with the credit facility. Kleinbard LLC represented Rockland Trust as legal counsel.

About INDB and Rockland Trust

Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: INDB) is the holding company for Rockland Trust Company, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. With retail branches in Eastern Massachusetts and Worcester County as well as commercial banking and investment management offices in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Rockland Trust offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to individuals, families, and businesses. The Bank also offers a full suite of mobile, online, and telephone banking services. Rockland Trust was named to The Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" 2023 list, an honor earned for the 15th consecutive year. Rockland Trust has a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. This commitment is underscored by initiatives such as Diversity and Inclusion leadership training, a colleague Allyship mentoring program, and numerous Employee Resource Groups focused on providing colleague support and education, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect and advancing professional development, and Rockland Trust's sponsorship of diverse community organizations through charitable giving and employee-based volunteerism. In addition, Rockland Trust is deeply committed to the communities it serves, as reflected in the overall "Outstanding" rating in 3 its most recent Community Reinvestment Act performance evaluation. Rockland Trust is an FDIC member and an Equal Housing Lender.