Independent Bank (IBCP) risk factors, FY2025 10-K

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1. 01Risk Factors Relating to the Financial Services Industry77% rewritten
2. 02Governmental monetary and fiscal policies may adversely affect the financial services industry and therefore impact our financial condition and results of operations
3. 03Volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations
4. 04Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including bank failures and the resulting liquidity concerns, may have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows
5. 05The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us
6. 06Changes in regulation or oversight may have a material adverse impact on our operations
7. 07We are subject to liquidity risk in our operations, which could adversely impact our ability to fund various obligations
8. 08We face cybersecurity risks, including attacks targeting our systems and customers' systems
9. 09Our use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies may expose us to regulatory, operational, and competitive risksNew
10. 10A significant portion of our deposits are uninsured, which could result in funding pressures and liquidity constraints during times of financial stressNew
11. 11Our concentration in commercial real estate loans exposes us to increased credit risk and regulatory scrutinyNew
12. 12We rely on third-party service providers for critical business functions, which exposes us to operational, cybersecurity, and regulatory risksNew
13. 13Operational difficulties, including failure of technology infrastructure and the increasing occurrence and sophistication of attempts at fraudulent activity, could adversely affect our business and operationsNew
14. 14Changes in the financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on deposit pricing, could adversely affect our net interest income and financial condition
15. 15Legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters with respect to the financial services industry, including those directly involving us, could adversely affect us or the financial services industry in general
16. 16Methods of reducing risk exposures might not be effective
17. 17We have credit risk inherent in our loan portfolios, and our allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover actual credit losses25% rewritten
18. 18We have credit risk in our securities portfolio23% rewritten
19. 19Our mortgage-banking revenues are susceptible to substantial variations, due in part to factors we do not control, such as market interest rates26% rewritten
20. 20An adverse outcome in certain overdraft fee litigation that has been brought against the bank could have a material adverse effect on our results of operationsNew
21. 21Our parent company must rely on dividends or returns of capital from our bank for most of its cash flow
22. 22Any future strategic acquisitions or divestitures may present additional risks to our business and operations
23. 23Compliance with capital requirements may adversely affect us
24. 24Declines in the businesses or industries of our customers could cause increased credit losses, which could adversely affect us
25. 25The introduction, implementation, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies may be less successful or may be different than anticipated, which could adversely affect our business
26. 26We may not be able to utilize technology to efficiently and effectively develop, market, and deliver new products and services to our customers
27. 27Emerging digital assets and technologies may disrupt our business and adversely affect our resultsNew
28. 28Competitive product and pricing pressures among financial institutions within our markets may change
29. 29Changes in customer behavior may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations
30. 30Our ability to maintain and expand customer relationships may differ from expectations
31. 31Our ability to retain key officers and employees may change
32. 32Catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, floods, and pandemic outbreaks may adversely affect the general economy, financial and capital markets, specific industries, and us
33. 33Our failure to appropriately apply certain critical accounting policies could result in our misstatement of our financial results and condition