Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

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.