Amerant Bancorp Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Amerant Bancorp Inc. filed a Form 8‑K (Item 5.02) reporting that on June 24, 2026 Alberto Capriles notified the company he plans to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of Amerant and its subsidiary Amerant Bank, N.A. The retirement will be effective on the appointment date of his successor. The company expects Mr. Capriles to remain employed for a period after that date to assist with the Chief Risk Officer transition. The 8‑K was signed June 25, 2026 by Julio V. Pena, Executive VP, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Officer: Alberto Capriles, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer.
• Notification date: June 24, 2026; 8‑K filed/signed June 25, 2026.
• Effective date: Retirement effective upon appointment of his successor (successor not named).
• Transition: Company expects Mr. Capriles to continue employment for a period to assist with the transition.

Why It Matters

• A planned change in the Chief Risk Officer position is a governance and risk-management event investors should note. While this is a voluntary, planned retirement (not an immediate departure), the timing and choice of successor can affect the bank’s risk oversight and regulatory relations. The filing does not disclose a successor, replacement timeline, or any severance/compensation details, so investors seeking material impacts should watch for future disclosures about the appointment and any related terms.