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Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) is the bank holding company for Hanmi Bank, a commercial bank headquartered in Los Angeles, California. This news page aggregates coverage related to Hanmi’s operations, financial performance and corporate developments, giving readers a focused view of how the company communicates with the market.
News about Hanmi Financial often centers on quarterly earnings results, where the company reports net income, net interest income, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, credit loss expense and credit quality metrics such as criticized loans and nonperforming assets. Management commentary in these releases provides context on loan production, deposit growth, funding costs and balance sheet strategy.
Investors can also expect dividend announcements, as Hanmi Financial issues press releases when its Board of Directors declares cash dividends on common stock, including details on per-share amounts, record dates and payment dates. Additional news items include notices of upcoming earnings conference calls, where management discusses results with analysts and shareholders.
Corporate governance and strategic updates appear in articles covering board appointments, such as the addition of directors with expertise in information technology, cybersecurity and risk management. Hanmi’s participation in community bank investor conferences and the release of investor presentations are also reported, offering insight into the company’s growth strategies and financial performance narrative.
From time to time, Hanmi Bank issues news on branch openings and market expansion, such as the opening of a full-service branch in Duluth, Georgia, reflecting its focus on serving multi-ethnic communities and small and middle market businesses across multiple states. Readers who follow HAFC news can use this page to monitor these developments and review the company’s public statements over time.
Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC), parent company of Hanmi Bank, announced its participation in the 26th Annual KBW Community Bank Investor Conference taking place on July 29-30, 2025, in New York City.
The company's President and CEO Bonnie Lee and CFO Ron Santarosa will conduct one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the conference. Presentation materials will be accessible through the Investor Relations section on Hanmi's website.
Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC), the parent company of Hanmi Bank, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share for the third quarter of 2025. The dividend will be distributed on August 20, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as stockholders by the close of business on August 4, 2025.
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) reported Q2 2025 net income of $15.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, down from $17.7 million ($0.58/share) in Q1 2025. The bank's performance showed mixed results with some notable improvements in key metrics.
Net interest margin expanded to 3.07%, while loans grew 1.6% annualized to $6.31 billion. Deposits increased 1.7% to $6.73 billion, with noninterest-bearing deposits representing 31.3% of total deposits. The quarter was marked by significant credit quality improvements, with criticized loans dropping 71.8% to 0.74% of total loans.
The bank maintained strong capital positions with tangible common equity to tangible assets at 9.58% and common equity tier 1 capital ratio at 12.12%. However, earnings were impacted by increased credit loss expense of $7.6 million, compared to $2.7 million in Q1.
Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC), the holding company for Hanmi Bank, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Investors and shareholders can access the call by dialing 1-877-407-9039 using the access code "Hanmi Bank". A webcast will be available on Hanmi's investor relations website and will remain accessible for replay approximately one hour after the call.
Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC) announced its participation in the D.A. Davidson 27th Annual Financial Institutions Conference taking place on May 6-7, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company's President and CEO Bonnie Lee, along with CFO Ron Santarosa, will conduct one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the event. A presentation for institutional investors will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Hanmi's website.
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) has released its 2024 annual shareholder letter titled "Successfully Navigating a Dynamic Market Environment." The letter, authored by President and Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Lee, provides insights into the company's performance and strategy.
The parent company of Hanmi Bank has made the letter accessible to all stakeholders through their corporate website. The document likely outlines how the financial institution has adapted to and managed market challenges throughout 2024.
While specific details of the letter's content are not disclosed in the announcement, shareholders and interested parties can access the full communication through the company's official website.
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend will be distributed to shareholders who are registered as stockholders of record at the close of business on May 5, 2025, with the payment scheduled for May 21, 2025.
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) reported Q1 2025 net income of $17.7 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, unchanged from Q4 2024. The company achieved a return on average assets of 0.94% and return on average equity of 8.92%.
Key highlights include:
- Net interest margin expanded 11 basis points to 3.02%
- Deposits increased 2.9% to $6.62 billion
- Loans receivable grew 0.5% to $6.28 billion
- Loan production reached $345.9 million with 7.35% weighted average interest rate
- Net interest income rose 3.1% to $55.1 million
Credit quality metrics showed nonperforming loans at $35.6 million (0.57% of loans), while the allowance for credit losses was $70.6 million (1.12% of loans). The efficiency ratio improved to 55.69%, marking the best quarterly performance since Q4 2023.
Hanmi Financial (HAFC) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The financial results will be disclosed after market close, followed by a management-hosted conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Investment professionals and shareholders can participate in the live call by dialing 1-877-407-9039 before 2:00 p.m. PT using the access code 'Hanmi Bank'. The call will also be available as a webcast on Hanmi's investor relations website, with replay access approximately one hour after the call.