Amerant Bancorp reports Q1 EPS 44c, consensus 44c

“Amerant’s first quarter results reflect continued momentum in executing our strategic plan as we strengthen credit quality and position the bank for sustainable, long-term growth,” stated Carlos Iafigliola, SEVP and Interim CEO. “During the quarter, we demonstrated proactive credit risk management, which led to balanced portfolio actions. We also continued to optimize our loan portfolio, including exiting certain large-exposure, out-of-footprint and criticized loans. In addition, we’ve maintained our focus on operational efficiency, delivering net income in line with our guidance, primarily driven by better than expected cost-savings and strong growth in lower-cost international deposits.”