Joseph Benhamou and certain members of his family signed an agreement to acquire Brickell Bank from Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (OTCPK:BKES.F) on January 29, 2018. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be closed before the end of 2018. Joseph Benhamou and certain members of his family cancelled the acquisition of Brickell Bank from Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (OTCPK:BKES.F) on January 29, 2019.