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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2026

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida001-3853465-0032379

(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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of exchange on which registered

Class A Common StockAMTBNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 22, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release to report the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 2.02.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act", or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act , except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 23, 2026, the Company will hold a live audio webcast to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. In connection with the webcast, the Company is furnishing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the earnings slide presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 22, 2026, the Company also issued a press release announcing that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on November 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In addition, on October 21, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an extension of the Company’s current share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The Board of Directors also increased the amount available for repurchases of the Company’s Class A common stock under the Repurchase Program to $50 million. Prior to the increase, there was approximately $3 million available for repurchases under the Repurchase Program.

Under the Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase shares of the Class A common stock through open market purchases, by block purchase, in privately-negotiated transactions, or otherwise in complia

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2026

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of exchange on which registered

Class A Common StockAMTBNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 23, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release to report the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter June 30, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 2.02.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 24, 2026, the Company will hold a live audio webcast to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. In connection with the webcast, the Company is furnishing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the earnings slide presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 23, 2026, the Company also issued a press release announcing that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Number

Exhibit

99.1 Press Release of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated July 23, 2026

99.2 Earnings slide presentation of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated July 24, 2026

99.3 Press Release of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated July 23, 2026

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SIGNATURES

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: July 23, 2026 Amerant Bancorp Inc.

By: /s/ Julio V. Pena

Name: Julio V. Pena

Title:  Executiv

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of exchange on which registered

Class A Common StockAMTBNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 23, 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release to report the Company’s financial results for the fiscal quarter March 31, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 2.02.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On April 24, 2026, the Company will hold a live audio webcast to discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. In connection with the webcast, the Company is furnishing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission the earnings slide presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference to this Item 7.01.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On April 23, 2026, the Company also issued a press release announcing that the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Number

Exhibit

99.1 Press Release of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated April 23, 2026

99.2 Earnings slide presentation of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated April 24, 2026

99.3 Press Release of Amerant Bancorp Inc., dated April 23, 2026

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SIGNATURES

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: April 23, 2026 Amerant Bancorp Inc.

By: /s/ Julio V. Pena

Name: Julio V. Pena

Title:  Exec