[8-K] CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cathay General Bancorp announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The company will host a conference call on October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss third‑quarter results, with accompanying presentation materials available on its website and furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The information provided under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-31830	95-4274680
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

	777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California	90012
	(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock	CATY	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2025, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 21, 2025

99.2 Presentation Materials, dated October 21, 2025

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 21, 2025
	CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
	By:	/s/ Heng W. Chen
		Heng W. Chen
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

When is CATY’s conference call for Q3 2025 results?

The conference call is on October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Where can I find CATY’s presentation materials for the call?

Presentation materials are available on the company’s website and furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

Are the exhibits considered filed or furnished?

The information under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

Which SEC items does this 8-K cover for CATY?

It covers Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).