Amerant Bancorp Inc.: reports results for quarter ended Sep 30, 2026

What happened

• The filing says Amerant Bancorp Inc. issued a press release to report the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• The filing says the Company will hold a live audio webcast on Oct 23, 2026 to discuss those financial results, and the earnings slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to the Form 8-K.
• The filing says the Company issued a press release on Oct 22, 2026 announcing that the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of Class A common stock, payable on Nov 27, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov 13, 2026.

Key details

• The Board approved on Oct 21, 2026 an extension of the share repurchase program from Dec 31, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027.
• The Board increased the amount available for repurchases under the Repurchase Program to $50,000,000; prior to the increase, approximately $3,000,000 was available.
• Repurchases may be made through open market purchases, block purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, or in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, and may be made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan; the Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice.

Why it may matter

• Item 2.02 (results of operations and financial condition) covers the reported quarterly financial results and the related press release and webcast materials.
• Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure) covers the webcast and earnings slide presentation furnished to the SEC.
• Item 8.01 (other events) covers the Board’s declaration of the $0.09 per share dividend and the extension and increase of the share repurchase program to $50,000,000. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.