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Amerant Bancorp Inc. reports news on its role as a Florida-based bank holding company operating through Amerant Bank, N.A. and Amerant Investments, Inc. Updates commonly cover quarterly financial results, asset quality, credit risk management, loan-portfolio actions, deposit trends, operational efficiency, dividends and share repurchase authorization.
Company releases also describe banking-center expansion in South Florida and Tampa, wealth management and investment services, product strategy across consumer and commercial offerings, and leadership or governance changes tied to the bank’s operating priorities.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) appointed Carlos Iafigliola as permanent President and CEO, effective May 18, 2026. He also becomes President and CEO of Amerant Bank N.A. after serving as Interim CEO since November 2025.
Iafigliola brings nearly 30 years of financial services experience and over 20 years at Amerant, including prior roles as CFO and COO overseeing core conversion, the Houston franchise sale, digital transformation and operational streamlining. The Board cites his leadership, strategic focus, and familiarity with Amerant’s phased roadmap to stabilize, optimize and grow the company.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share on April 22, 2026. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.
The announcement confirms the board-approved payout amount and the record and payment dates for common stockholders.
Amerant (NYSE: AMTB) reported 1Q26 net income of $17.9M or $0.44 diluted EPS, up from $2.7M ($0.07) in 4Q25. Total assets were $9.9B; total deposits $7.9B; NII $80.3M (down 11.0%); PPNR $30.7M (up 469.6%). Board declared a $0.09/share cash dividend payable May 29, 2026.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) will release its first quarter 2026 results on April 23, 2026 after market close and will host a conference call on April 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
Executives Carlos Iafigliola and Sharymar Calderón will discuss financial and operating results; a live webcast and a one-month replay will be available on the company investor site.
Amerant Bank (AMTB) named Tony Eelman EVP and Chief Product Officer on February 17, 2026. Eelman will lead enterprise product strategy across consumer, commercial, and program-based lending platforms, focusing on product alignment, technology leverage, and go-to-market execution to create a cohesive customer experience.
He previously served as President of Amerant Mortgage and held senior roles at City National Bank of Florida and FBC Mortgage.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable February 27, 2026 to holders of record on February 13, 2026. The Board also authorized a new $40 million share repurchase program effective through December 31, 2026. Repurchases may be executed in the open market, by block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or under Rule 10b-18 and may use a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The program is discretionary, may be suspended or discontinued, and repurchase timing depends on market, regulatory and liquidity considerations.
Amerant (NYSE: AMTB) reported net income attributable to the company of $2.7M in 4Q25 and $52.4M for full-year 2025, or $1.26 per diluted share, versus a full-year 2024 net loss of $15.8M. Total assets were $9.8B and total deposits $7.8B at 4Q25. Net interest income for 4Q25 was $90.2M and NII for FY2025 was $360.7M (+10.7% YoY). Non-interest expense rose to $106.8M in 4Q25 (efficiency ratio 95.19%). Total non-performing assets increased to $186.9M and the allowance for credit losses was $79.3M. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable Feb 27, 2026.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) will release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2026 after the market close.
The company will host a conference call on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET with Carlos Iafigliola, Senior Executive Vice‑President and Interim CEO, and Sharymar Calderón, Senior Executive Vice‑President and CFO.
Investors may access results at https://investor.amerantbank.com under Financial Results, join the call via participant dial‑in at (866) 405‑1245 or (215) 268‑9857, or listen via the live webcast on the company website; a replay will be available for approximately one month.
Amerant Bank (NYSE:AMTB) announced the opening of a new Bay Harbor Banking Center at 1050 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, effective January 5, 2026. The 1,300-square-foot location includes an onsite ATM and offers Amerant’s full range of personalized banking and financial services.
The center is part of Amerant’s continued South Florida expansion in 2025, joining new locations in Tampa, Miami Beach (427 W 41 Street opened September 2025) and West Palm Beach. Hours are Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) announced a leadership transition effective November 5, 2025: Jerry Plush stepped down as chairman and CEO and Carlos Iafigliola, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer, was appointed Interim CEO. Odilon Almeida Jr. was named Board chair. The Board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO, considering both external candidates and Mr. Iafigliola, with support from a global executive search firm.
The release highlights Mr. Iafigliola’s nearly three decades in financial services and his role leading the bank’s core conversion, the sale of the Houston franchise, digital transformation, and operational modernization. The Board said the change is not related to any disagreement or ethical/compliance concern.