Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) director Pamella J. Dana to leave board, size cut to 11
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amerant Bancorp Inc. announced that director Pamella J. Dana will not seek reelection at the company’s upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company stated that her decision is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. She will continue serving on the Board until the end of her current term immediately before the meeting. Effective immediately before the Annual Meeting, the size of the Board will be reduced from 12 to 11 directors.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size before change: 12 directors
Board size after change: 11 directors
2 metrics
Board size before change
12 directors
Immediately before 2026 Annual Meeting
Board size after change
11 directors
Effective immediately before 2026 Annual Meeting
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Board of Directors, Inline XBRL
3 terms
Board of Directors financial
"a member of the Board of Directors of Amerant Bancorp Inc."
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
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"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 7, 2026, Pamella J. Dana, a member of the Board of Directors of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that she will not seek reelection as a director of the Company at the Company’s upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The decision of Dr. Dana was not the result of any disagreement between Dr. Dana and the Company relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Dr. Dana will continue to serve on the Board until the end of her current term immediately before the Annual Meeting. Effective immediately before the Annual Meeting, the size of the Company’s Board will be reduced from 12 to 11 directors.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
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.
| Date: April 10, 2026 | Amerant Bancorp Inc. | |||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Julio V. Pena | |||||||||||||
| Name: Julio V. Pena | ||||||||||||||
| Title: Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
Why is Pamella J. Dana leaving the Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) board?
Pamella J. Dana notified Amerant Bancorp that she will not seek reelection as a director at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company stated her decision was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
When will Pamella J. Dana’s service on Amerant Bancorp (AMTB)’s board end?
Pamella J. Dana will continue to serve on Amerant Bancorp’s Board of Directors until the end of her current term. Her service ends immediately before the company’s upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, when her seat will not be renewed.
How will Amerant Bancorp (AMTB)’s board size change after the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Effective immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Amerant Bancorp’s Board of Directors will be reduced from 12 to 11 members. This change reflects Pamella J. Dana’s decision not to stand for reelection to the Board.
Did Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) report any disagreement with Pamella J. Dana?
Amerant Bancorp stated that Pamella J. Dana’s decision not to seek reelection was not the result of any disagreement with the company. This includes no disagreement related to its operations, policies, or business practices as a director.
What SEC form did Amerant Bancorp (AMTB) use to disclose this board change?
Amerant Bancorp disclosed Pamella J. Dana’s decision and the resulting board size reduction in a Form 8-K. The filing focuses on director departure information and notes that the change will occur immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.