CATY Executive Chairman reports multi-day insider stock sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Executive Chairman and Director reported multiple insider stock sales. On 11/19/2025, the reporting person sold 1,000 shares of common stock at a weighted-average price of $45.7501, leaving 169,950 shares held directly. On 11/20/2025, they sold 14,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $46.2439, and on 11/21/2025, they sold 10,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $47.8524, reducing direct holdings to 145,950 shares.

In addition to these direct holdings, the reporting person has indirect beneficial ownership of 384,577 shares through a Husband & Wife Trust, 182,452 shares through a Nonmarital Share Trust, and 102,889 shares through an ESOP. The prices on two sale dates reflect weighted-average prices for multiple trades within disclosed ranges.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHENG DUNSON K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

777 NORTH BROADWAY

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90012

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Executive Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/19/2025

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

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

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

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								384,577	I	Husband & Wife Trust
Common Stock								182,452	I	Nonmarital Share Trust
Common Stock								102,889	I	By ESOP
Common Stock	11/19/2025		S		1,000	D	$45.7501	169,950	D
Common Stock	11/20/2025		S		14,000	D	$46.2439(1)	155,950	D
Common Stock	11/21/2025		S		10,000	D	$47.8524(2)	145,950	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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $45.90 to $46.66, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Cathay General Bancorp ("Cathay"), any security holder of Cathay, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $47.075 to $48.26, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Cathay General Bancorp ("Cathay"), any security holder of Cathay, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

	/s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CATY report in this Form 4?

The Executive Chairman and Director of Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) reported selling common stock in three transactions on 11/19/2025, 11/20/2025, and 11/21/2025, reducing directly held shares to 145,950.

How many Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shares were sold and at what prices?

The reporting person sold 1,000 CATY shares at $45.7501, 14,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $46.2439, and 10,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $47.8524.

What are the reporting person’s direct holdings of CATY stock after these transactions?

After the reported sales, the reporting person directly owns 145,950 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock.

What indirect ownership of CATY stock does the insider report?

The insider reports indirect beneficial ownership of 384,577 shares via a Husband & Wife Trust, 182,452 shares via a Nonmarital Share Trust, and 102,889 shares via an ESOP.

What does weighted-average price mean in this CATY Form 4?

The filing explains that the weighted-average price reflects multiple trades executed in a range (for example, from $45.90 to $46.66). The insider undertakes to provide full trade-by-trade details upon request.

What is the role of the reporting person at Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)?

The reporting person is a Director and an Officer, serving as Executive Chairman of Cathay General Bancorp.