AMERAN.BANCORP CL.A DL-,1

Amerant Bancorp has priced a registered offering of $50 million of senior notes bearing interest at 7.00% per annum and maturing on September 17, 2031. Interest will be paid semiannually on March 17 and September 17, beginning on March 17, 2027. The unsecured, non‑subordinated notes rank equally with other unsecured indebtedness; closing of the offering is expected today. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including working capital, support of Amerant Bank, debt repayment and share repurchases; Raymond James & Associates is acting as sole book‑running manager. » Mais em de.investing.com

Amerant Bancorp reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.44, sharply up from $0.07 in the prior quarter, while revenue of $97.66 million missed analysts’ estimate of $100.75 million. Cost cuts improved profitability, but declines in interest rates weighed on net interest income ($80.3 million) and margins. After the results were released, the stock fell 3.47% in after-hours trading. Management emphasized further cost discipline and expects net interest margins to stabilize around 3.4% by year-end. » Mais em de.investing.com

Amerant Bancorp reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.44, meeting analyst expectations, while revenue of $97.66 million missed the $100.75 million forecast (-3.07%). EPS rose sharply from $0.07 in the prior quarter, driven by a 37.3% reduction in noninterest expenses and improved operational efficiency. Net interest income declined to $80.3 million; management expects the net interest margin to stabilize around 3.4% by year-end and plans quarterly expenses of about $68 million. The stock fell 2.38% premarket to $23.45. » Mais em de.investing.com

Amerant Bank has named Tony Eelman executive vice president and chief product officer. He will lead the firmwide product strategy for financial services and program-based lending platforms, align product design with technology, and drive the go-to-market strategy for customer-focused retail and commercial solutions. Eelman previously served as president of Amerant Mortgage, where he was responsible for lending, compliance, technology modernization, and strategic initiatives. » Mais em de.investing.com

Amerant reported a Q4/2025 net income of $2.7m and diluted earnings per share of $0.07, well below estimates of $0.36, while revenue of $112.17m beat expectations. Net interest income and net interest margin declined, the cost‑income ratio worsened significantly, and non-performing loans showed an upward trend. The bank emphasizes its ongoing three‑year strategy plan to stabilize lending, cut costs and strengthen the capital base; the CET1 equivalent improved slightly and share buybacks were executed. For 2026 Amerant targets loan growth of 7–9% and a net interest margin of 3.65–3.70%; investors remain cautious due to asset‑quality issues and the profitability situation. » Mais em de.investing.com