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Cathay Bank has released the U.S.-China Economic Report 2022 Fall Update, detailing shifts in international trade and global supply chains, indicating a potential slowdown in U.S. economic growth due to challenges in China's economy, such as the real estate crisis and ongoing zero-COVID policies. The report highlights that while there is a decoupling in sectors like technology, U.S. and China will remain interconnected in trade and finance for the foreseeable future.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) is set to report its third quarter 2022 financial results on October 24, 2022, after market close. A conference call will follow at 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET) for analysts and investors, lasting approximately one hour. Participants can dial in at (866) 652-5200 using the conference code 10171990. The call will also be accessible via a live webcast at cathaygeneralbancorp.com, with a replay available within 24 hours.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) announced a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share. This dividend will be payable on September 9, 2022, to stockholders recorded by the close of business on August 30, 2022. Founded in 1962, Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company for Cathay Bank, which provides a variety of financial services and operates numerous branches across the U.S. and beyond.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) reported a strong second quarter 2022, with net income of $89.0 million ($1.18 per share), up 15.3% from $77.2 million in Q2 2021. Total loans reached $17.8 billion, marking a 9.5% annualized increase, driven by significant growth in residential mortgages. Net interest income increased 18.4% to $175.1 million. The efficiency ratio improved to 39.1%. However, non-accrual loans decreased to $60.7 million, reflecting asset quality. The company maintains a healthy capital position with a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 12.18%.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) will announce its Q2 2022 financial results after market close on July 25, 2022. The company has planned a conference call at 3:00 PM PT for analysts and investors to discuss the results, featuring a question-and-answer session. Participants are encouraged to join 5-10 minutes early for the call, which is expected to last one hour. A live webcast will also be available and archived for one year on the company’s website.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) announced a new share repurchase program, allowing the buyback of up to $125,000,000 of common stock. This follows the completion of a previous buyback program, which repurchased 2,858,503 shares at an average cost of $43.73. The timing and method of repurchases will depend on market conditions and other factors. As of this release, there are around 75,150,090 shares outstanding.

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) announced a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share. This dividend will be payable on June 6, 2022, to stockholders recorded by the close of business on May 27, 2022.

Founded in 1962, Cathay Bank operates 47 branches in California and various locations nationwide, focusing on a wide range of financial services.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) reported a net income of $75.0 million for Q1 2022, reflecting a 2.2% increase from Q1 2021. The diluted earnings per share rose to $0.99, up from $0.92 year-over-year. Total loans increased by $1.1 billion to $17.4 billion, largely due to the acquisition of HSBC’s West Coast consumer banking business. Non-interest income soared by 102% to $20.2 million. However, the return on average assets decreased to 1.46%.