Cathay General (CATY) counsel sells 558 shares, now holds 2,693

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cathay General Bancorp reported an insider stock sale by SVP and General Counsel May K. Chan. On April 28, 2026, Chan executed an open-market sale of approximately 558.1721 shares of Common Stock at $56.00 per share.

After this transaction, Chan directly holds 2,693 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. This total includes 26.332 shares acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment, indicating ongoing participation in the company’s dividend reinvestment program alongside the recent sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 558.172 shares ($31,258)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Chan May K.

Role SVP, General Counsel

Sold 558.172 shs ($31K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	558.172	$56.00	$31K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,693 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 558.1721 shares Sale price: $56.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 2,693 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 558.1721 shares Open-market sale on April 28, 2026

Sale price $56.00 per share Price for common stock sold

Shares owned after transaction 2,693 shares Direct common stock holdings post-sale

Dividend reinvestment shares 26.332 shares Acquired year-to-date via dividend reinvestment

Net shares sold per Form 4 558.1721 shares Net sell shares in transaction summary

Sell transaction count 1 transaction Total sell transactions in this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market sale, dividend reinvestment, Common Stock

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action is described as an open-market sale of common stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

dividend reinvestment financial

"Includes 26.332 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment year-to-date"

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

Common Stock financial

"security_title is listed as Common Stock for the transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Chan May K.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

777 NORTH BROADWAY

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90012

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP [ CATY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/28/2026		S		558.1721	D	$56	2,693(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 26.332 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment year-to-date

	/s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact	04/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) disclose?

Cathay General Bancorp disclosed that SVP and General Counsel May K. Chan sold about 558.1721 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $56.00 per share. The filing classifies this as a sale of non-derivative common stock on April 28, 2026.

How many Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shares did May K. Chan retain after the sale?

After the sale, May K. Chan directly holds 2,693 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction balance reflects her remaining direct ownership stake reported in the Form 4 for the April 28, 2026 open-market sale transaction.

At what price were the Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shares sold in this Form 4?

The reported sale price was $56.00 per share for the 558.1721 Cathay General Bancorp common shares sold. This price reflects the weighted average transaction value disclosed for the open-market sale executed on April 28, 2026 by May K. Chan.

What role does May K. Chan hold at Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)?

May K. Chan is reported as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Cathay General Bancorp. Her position as an officer makes her transactions in company common stock subject to Form 4 reporting as a Section 16 insider with ongoing disclosure obligations.

Does the Form 4 mention dividend reinvestment for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)?

Yes. A footnote states that Chan’s holdings include 26.332 shares acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment. This indicates additional shares were accumulated automatically from reinvested dividends, separate from the open-market sale reported in the Form 4.