Every material Form 8-K Amerant Bancorp Inc. has filed with the SEC since September 08, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Amerant Bancorp reported third quarter 2026 net income of $25.7 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, up from $21.0 million, or $0.53, in the second quarter, with net interest income up 9.6% to $90.5 million. The Board also raised the available share repurchase amount to $50 million from about $3 million and extended the program to December 31, 2027, while declaring a $0.09 per share dividend.
Net income attributable to the company was $25.7 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, versus $21.0 million, or $0.53, in Q2 2026.
Net interest margin was 3.77%, compared with 3.52% in Q2 2026. The company cited $1.6 million in interest from repayments of loans previously in nonaccrual status.
Non-performing assets fell to $159.5 million from $186.6 million.
The Board raised the repurchase amount to $50 million and extended the program to December 31, 2027. The $0.09 dividend is payable November 27, 2026, to holders of record on November 13, 2026.
Amerant Bancorp completed a $50 million offering of 7.00% Senior Notes due September 17, 2031, with net proceeds of approximately $48.4 million. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including supporting Amerant Bank, N.A., repaying debt and repurchasing Class A common stock.
$50 million aggregate principal of 7.00% Senior Notes due September 17, 2031, sold under a shelf registration filed June 12, 2026
Net proceeds of approximately $48.4 million after the underwriter's discount and offering expenses
Interest paid semi-annually on March 17 and September 17, starting March 17, 2027
Offering closed September 17, 2026; Raymond James & Associates was sole book-running manager
Amerant Bancorp entered into an employment agreement with President and CEO Carlos Iafigliola, effective September 4, 2026, running an initial three years. The agreement sets a $875,000 base salary and includes severance terms that depend on whether a termination occurs before or after a change in control.
Initial term runs from September 4, 2026 to the third anniversary, with automatic one-year renewals unless notice of at least 60 days is given
Base salary of $875,000; target annual bonus at least 90% of base salary, maximum at least 135%
Severance before a change in control: two times base salary plus bonus component, paid over 24 monthly installments
Severance after a change in control within 24 months: lump sum of 2.99 times the same measure, subject to banking golden parachute rules
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