Amerant Bancorp Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock Exchange


CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) announced today that it is transferring the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”).

Amerant’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and will continue to be traded under its current ticker symbol “AMTB”. Amerant’s common stock is expected to continue to trade on Nasdaq until the close of the market on Monday, August 28, 2023. To commemorate the event, members of Amerant’s Senior Leadership Team and its Board of Directors will ring the Opening Bell at the NYSE on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

“We are excited to announce the transfer of our company's stock listing to the NYSE, a significant milestone in our journey as a public company," stated Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant. "This strategic move reflects our confidence in the NYSE's market infrastructure and global visibility, which will enable us to strengthen our position, expand our reach, and create long-term value for all of our stakeholders."  

“We’re thrilled to welcome Amerant Bancorp to the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s premier listing venue,” said John Tuttle, Vice Chair, NYSE Group. “A Florida-based community bank that seeks to provide customers with high-touch servicing, Amerant will feel right at home in our community of icons and entrepreneurs.”

About Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB)

Amerant Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida since 1979. The Company operates through its main subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), as well as its other subsidiaries: Amerant Investments, Inc., Elant Bank and Trust Ltd., and Amerant Mortgage, LLC. The Company provides individuals and businesses in the U.S. with deposit, credit and wealth management services. The Bank, which has operated for over 40 years, is the largest community bank headquartered in Florida. The Bank operates 23 banking centers – 17 in South Florida and 6 in the Houston, Texas area, as well as an LPO in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit investor.amerantbank.com.

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CONTACTS:
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(305) 460-8728

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