Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) vice chair receives 1,593-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Vice Chairman Anthony M. Tang received a grant of 1,593 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, described as fully vested common stock of CATY.

After the grant, he directly owns 177,876 shares. A footnote states this includes 1,582.906 shares acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment. He also reports indirect holdings of 114,410 shares through an ESOP, 300,000 shares through YFO Investments where his spouse is a beneficiary, and 371,399 shares held by his spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider TANG ANTHONY M

Role Vice Chairman

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,593	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 177,876 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 114,410 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)

Footnotes (1)

1. Includes 1,582.906 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment year-to-date Grant of fully vested common stock of CATY.

Key Figures

Stock grant: 1,593 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 177,876 shares +4 more

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Stock grant 1,593 shares Fully vested common stock granted on April 15, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the 1,593-share grant

Direct holdings after grant 177,876 shares Total CATY common stock directly owned after the transaction

Dividend reinvestment shares YTD 1,582.906 shares Included within direct holdings via dividend reinvestment year-to-date

ESOP indirect holdings 114,410 shares Common stock held indirectly by ESOP

YFO Investments holdings 300,000 shares Indirect holdings where spouse is a beneficiary

Spousal holdings 371,399 shares Indirect holdings reported as owned by spouse

Key Terms

Common Stock, fully vested, dividend reinvestment, ESOP

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"received a grant of 1,593 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026"

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.

fully vested financial

"Grant of fully vested common stock of CATY."

dividend reinvestment financial

"Includes 1,582.906 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.

ESOP financial

"indirect holdings of 114,410 shares through an ESOP"

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.

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^*

TANG ANTHONY M

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice Chairman

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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								114,410	I	By ESOP
Common Stock								300,000	I	YFO Investments, spouse is a beneficiary
Common Stock								371,399(1)	I	By spouse
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A		1,593(2)	A	$0	177,876	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 1,582.906 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment year-to-date

2. Grant of fully vested common stock of CATY.

	/s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CATY Vice Chairman Anthony Tang report?

Anthony M. Tang reported receiving a grant of 1,593 CATY common shares. The stock is described as fully vested common stock, meaning it is not subject to additional vesting conditions and becomes part of his existing ownership stake in the company.

How many CATY shares does Anthony Tang hold directly after this Form 4?

Following the 1,593-share grant, Anthony Tang directly holds 177,876 CATY common shares. A footnote notes that this figure includes 1,582.906 shares acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment, showing ongoing accumulation through the company’s dividend reinvestment mechanism.

What indirect CATY shareholdings are reported for Anthony Tang?

Anthony Tang reports indirect ownership of CATY shares in three categories: 114,410 shares held by an ESOP, 300,000 shares held by YFO Investments where his spouse is a beneficiary, and 371,399 shares held by his spouse, reflecting additional exposure beyond his direct holdings.

What does the fully vested stock grant mean for CATY’s Anthony Tang?

The filing states that Tang received a grant of fully vested CATY common stock. Fully vested means the 1,593 shares are immediately his, without further service or performance requirements, effectively increasing his direct ownership position in the company on the grant date.

How many CATY shares were acquired through dividend reinvestment?

A footnote explains that 1,582.906 CATY shares were acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment. These reinvested dividends are included in Tang’s 177,876 directly held shares, indicating dividends have been taken in stock rather than cash so far this year.