Kahn Swick & Foti Investigates Esquire Financial Holdings Merger

Law firm probes proposed acquisition of Signature Bancorporation by Esquire Financial

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:05pm

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The law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC is investigating the proposed merger between Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. and Signature Bancorporation, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Signature shareholders would receive 2.63 shares of Esquire common stock for each Signature share. KSF is seeking to determine if the merger and the process leading to it are fair to Esquire shareholders.

Why it matters

The investigation by KSF, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., aims to ensure that Esquire shareholders receive a fair deal in the proposed acquisition of Signature Bancorporation. Mergers and acquisitions can have significant financial implications for shareholders, so independent oversight is important.

The details

According to the announcement, KSF is examining whether the merger terms and the process that led to the deal are adequate and fair to Esquire shareholders. The firm is encouraging Esquire shareholders to contact them to discuss their legal rights regarding the proposed transaction.

  • The merger agreement was announced on March 16, 2026.

The players

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

A law firm investigating the proposed merger between Esquire Financial Holdings and Signature Bancorporation to ensure fairness to Esquire shareholders.

Charles C. Foti, Jr.

The former Attorney General of Louisiana and a partner at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

A publicly traded financial services company that has agreed to acquire Signature Bancorporation.

Signature Bancorporation, Inc.

A bank holding company that has agreed to be acquired by Esquire Financial Holdings.

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What they’re saying

“If you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed transaction, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-esq/ to learn more.”

— Lewis S. Kahn, Managing Partner, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (Business Wire)

What’s next

Kahn Swick & Foti will continue to investigate the proposed merger to determine if it is fair to Esquire Financial Holdings shareholders. The firm is encouraging Esquire shareholders to contact them to discuss their legal rights.

The takeaway

The investigation by Kahn Swick & Foti highlights the importance of independent oversight in mergers and acquisitions to ensure that shareholders receive a fair deal. As a former state attorney general, Charles C. Foti, Jr. brings significant legal expertise to this case.