Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced its third quarter 2026 results, highlighted by the successful completion of its acquisition of Signature Bancorporation on August 1, 2026. The merger significantly expanded the company's balance sheet, with combined assets reaching approximately $4.75 billion. Net income for the quarter rose 34.7% to $17.5 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, with adjusted figures showing $23.6 million or $2.12 per share. The company also reported strong loan and deposit growth, largely attributed to the Signature acquisition, and maintained solid capital ratios.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. completed its merger with Signature Bancorporation, Inc. on August 1, 2026, in a transaction valued at approximately $466 million. This strategic acquisition significantly expands the company's scale, resulting in pro forma total assets of $4.8 billion, $3.3 billion in loans, and $4.0 billion in deposits as of June 30, 2026. Concurrently, the company reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with net income and EPS increasing year-over-year.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced the completion of its merger with Signature Bancorporation, Inc., effective August 1, 2026. The transaction involved a multi-step merger process, including the merger of Signature Bank into Esquire Bank. Signature shareholders received 2.671 shares of Esquire Common Stock for each Signature share. The combined entity boasts approximately $4.8 billion in total assets, $3.3 billion in loans, and $4.0 billion in total deposits, and expands Esquire's presence in the Chicago and Midwest markets. Additionally, Michael G. O’Rourke and Leonard S. Caronia, former Signature executives, were appointed to Esquire's board of directors.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced its regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 14, 2026.

Esquire Financial Holdings announced that its merger with Signature Bancorporation, Inc. is scheduled to close on August 1, 2026, having received all necessary regulatory approvals. The company also reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income increasing 9.2% to $13.0 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, compared to the prior year. Adjusted net income reached $14.0 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, excluding merger-related expenses. The company saw robust loan growth of $87.2 million linked quarter to $1.90 billion and deposit growth of $77.1 million linked quarter to $2.18 billion, maintaining a resilient net interest margin of 5.96%.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced that its stockholders approved the issuance of common stock for the proposed merger with Signature Bancorporation, Inc. The final exchange ratio has been set at 2.671 shares of Esquire common stock for each Signature share, leading to a slight increase in the number of shares Esquire will issue. With all regulatory and stockholder approvals now secured, the merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. and Signature Bancorporation, Inc. announced the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and waivers to complete their proposed merger. Key approvals include a waiver from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for the bank merger. The transaction remains contingent on stockholder approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced a merger agreement with Signature Bancorporation, Inc., where Signature shareholders will receive 2.63 shares of Esquire common stock for each Signature share, subject to adjustment based on loan dispositions. For Q1 2026, Esquire reported a net income of $12.2 million, an increase from $11.4 million in Q1 2025, with diluted EPS rising to $1.40. The company also saw growth in total assets, deposits, and loans held for investment.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced its regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 1, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of May 15, 2026.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced its Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on May 28, 2026, to consider the election of four directors, the ratification of Crowe LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and an advisory vote on executive compensation. The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote "FOR" all proposals. Stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026, are eligible to vote, with 8,637,034 shares outstanding.