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East West Bancorp Form 4: Chief Risk Officer Sells Shares on 09/08/2025

Filing Impact
(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

East West Bancorp insider Irene H. Oh, identified as Chief Risk Officer and an officer of the company, reported a sale of 7,639 shares of East West Bancorp common stock on 09/08/2025 at a weighted average price of $109.40 per share. After the transaction the filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 105,714 shares and indirect ownership of 2,460 shares held in a 401(k) plan. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person and lists the transaction as a standard sale of existing shares.

Positive

  • Officer retains substantial direct ownership of 105,714 shares after the sale, indicating continued alignment with shareholders
  • Transaction was formally reported on Form 4 and signed by an attorney-in-fact, satisfying disclosure requirements

Negative

  • Sale of 7,639 shares on 09/08/2025 at a weighted average price of $109.40 reduced the reporting person’s direct holding
  • No description in this filing of whether the sale was under a prearranged plan (e.g., Rule 10b5-1) or for other specific reasons

Insights

TL;DR: Officer sold a modest block of shares; remaining holdings remain material, suggesting this is a routine insider sale.

The filing documents a sale of 7,639 common shares at a weighted average price of $109.40, reducing direct beneficial ownership to 105,714 shares while retaining an additional 2,460 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan. The transaction is reported under Form 4 for compliance with Section 16. There is no additional context such as a Rule 10b5-1 plan or linked derivative activity disclosed in this filing. For investors, the key facts are the quantity sold, the execution price, and the sizable continuing ownership position.

TL;DR: Filing shows a disclosed officer sale executed and properly reported; no governance red flags in this Form 4.

The report names Irene H. Oh as Chief Risk Officer and indicates the sale was executed and reported via Form 4 with signature by an attorney-in-fact. The filing does not disclose any amendments, suspensions, or related-party arrangements. The continued direct ownership of 105,714 shares and indirect 2,460 shares suggests sustained alignment with shareholders. The filing contains no indication of unusual timing, control transfers, or derivative exercises.

Insider Oh Irene H
Role Chief Risk Officer
Sold 7,639 shs ($836K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 7,639 $109.40 $836K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 105,714 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,460 shares (Indirect, 401 (k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
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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*
Oh Irene H
(Last) (First) (Middle)
EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.
135 N. LOS ROBLES AVE. 7TH FLOOR
(Street)
PASADENA CA 91101
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EAST WEST BANCORP INC [ EWBC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Risk Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2025
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 09/08/2025 S 7,639 D $109.4(1) 105,714 D
Common Stock 2,460 I 401 (k) Plan
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. A total of 7,639 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $109.4000 per share.
Remarks:
/s/ Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact 09/08/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did EWBC officer Irene H. Oh report on 09/08/2025?

The Form 4 reports a sale of 7,639 shares of East West Bancorp common stock executed on 09/08/2025 at a weighted average price of $109.40 per share.

How many EWBC shares does Irene H. Oh own after the reported transaction?

After the reported sale, the filing shows 105,714 shares owned directly and 2,460 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

What is Irene H. Oh’s role at East West Bancorp as listed on the Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as an officer with the title Chief Risk Officer.

Was the sale reported under a prearranged plan like Rule 10b5-1?

This Form 4 does not state that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan or any prearranged written plan.

Who signed the Form 4 for Irene H. Oh?

The filing is signed by Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact, dated 09/08/2025.