amtb-20230109

Florida

001-38534

65-0032379

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation

(Commission
file number)

(IRS Employer
Identification Number)




220 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, Florida						33134
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)
(305) 460-8728 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 9, 2023, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the “Company”), Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) and Miguel Palacios, Executive Vice-President and Head of Commercial Banking, agreed that Mr. Palacios will step down from his position with the Company and the Bank effective February 28, 2023. The final terms of Mr. Palacios’ separation from the Company and the Bank and termination of his employment are in the process of being finalized as of the date of this current report on Form 8-K. Mr. Palacios’ responsibilities will be assumed by the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 11, 2023

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

By:

/s/ Julio V. Pena

Name: Julio V. Pena

Title: Senior Vice President, Securities Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary


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