Leadership Transition Concludes at Amerant Bancorp

Shares of regional U.S. lender Amerant Bancorp Inc. Class A (NASDAQ: AMTB) are holding steady following the formal completion of a significant leadership change. The company has navigated this executive transition amid the ongoing challenges facing the broader banking sector.

Trading at $19.35 as of December 4, the stock registered a gain of 0.62 percent. The company commands a market valuation of approximately $778 million.

Key investor metrics include:
* A 52-week trading range between a low of $15.62 and a high of $25.85.
* A quarterly dividend payout of $0.09 per share, translating to a current yield of 1.91%. The most recent ex-dividend date was November 14.

Current analyst sentiment on the equity ranges from "Moderate Buy" to "Hold." Market observers are now focused on how the interim leadership will steer the bank through a demanding operational climate.

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Executive Departure and Financial Terms

The bank finalized the departure of its former President and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Plush, effective November 5, 2025. Carlos Iafigliola has assumed the role of Interim CEO.

Financial details of the separation agreement were disclosed on December 1. Plush is entitled to a severance package valued at roughly $3.75 million. This sum represents two times his base salary plus the average of his annual bonuses from the prior three years, to be paid in installments.

Additionally, upon his departure, certain equity awards vested. These included 38,343 Performance Stock Units and 15,432 Restricted Stock Units, along with associated dividend equivalents.