Amerant Announces Approval of Class B Share Repurchase Program

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Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB, AMTBB) announced a new share repurchase program on March 10, 2021, allowing for the purchase of up to $40 million of Class B common stock. This initiative, authorized by the Board of Directors, aims to enhance shareholder returns and demonstrates management's confidence in the company's future. Repurchases will be conducted based on market conditions and other regulatory factors, providing flexibility without obligating the company to specific purchase amounts. The program is intended to improve capital management and shareholder value.

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• Authorization of a $40 million share repurchase program to enhance shareholder returns.
• Demonstrates management's confidence in future performance.

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB and AMTBB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) today announced that on March 10, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a new share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) authorizing the Company to purchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate amount of $40 million of its shares of Class B common stock (the “Class B Stock”). Repurchases under the Repurchase Program may be made in the open market, by block purchase, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Gerald P. Plush, Executive Vice Chairman and incoming CEO, remarked, “The Board’s stock repurchase authorization of our Class B Stock underscores the confidence we have in our future performance, and having the Repurchase Program in place will enhance our ability to efficiently manage capital while increasing total return to shareholders.”

Repurchases of the Class B Stock (and the timing thereof) will depend upon market conditions, regulatory requirements, other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities and other factors as may be considered in the Company’s sole discretion. Repurchases may also be made pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so because of self-imposed trading blackout periods or other regulatory restrictions.

The Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount of Class B Stock, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice.

About Amerant Bancorp Inc.

The Company is a bank holding company headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida since 1979. The Company operates through its main subsidiaries, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), Amerant Investments, Inc., Amerant Trust, N.A., Elant Bank and Trust Ltd. and Amerant Mortgage, LLC. The Company provides individuals and businesses in the U.S., as well as select international clients, with deposit, credit and wealth management services. The Bank, which has operated for over 40 years, is the second largest community bank headquartered in Florida. The Bank operates 25 banking centers – 18 in South Florida and 7 in the Houston, Texas area, as well as a commercial real estate loan production office in New York City.

Visit our investor relations page at https://investor.amerantbank.com for additional information.

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CONTACTS:
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FAQ

What is the purpose of Amerant Bancorp's new share repurchase program?

The purpose of the new share repurchase program is to enhance shareholder returns and demonstrate management's confidence in the company's future performance.

How much has Amerant Bancorp authorized for its share repurchase program?

Amerant Bancorp has authorized the repurchase of up to $40 million of its Class B common stock.

When was the share repurchase program announced by Amerant Bancorp?

The share repurchase program was announced on March 10, 2021.

What factors will determine the timing of the share repurchases by Amerant Bancorp?

The timing of the share repurchases will depend on market conditions, regulatory requirements, corporate liquidity, and other factors considered by the company.

What are the stock symbols for Amerant Bancorp?

The stock symbols for Amerant Bancorp are AMTB and AMTBB.