Director at East West Bancorp (EWBC) sells 1,800 common shares

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

East West Bancorp director Archana Deskus reported an open-market sale of common stock. On April 30, 2026, she sold 1,800 shares of East West Bancorp common stock at a reported price of about $125.55 per share, for proceeds of roughly $226,000.

After this transaction, she directly owns 13,231 shares of the company’s common stock, and the filing shows no remaining derivative positions such as stock options or warrants.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,800 shares ($225,990)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Deskus Archana

Role null

Sold 1,800 shs ($226K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,800	$125.55	$226K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,231 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,800 shares Sale price per share: $125.55 per share Weighted average price: $125.5528 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold 1,800 shares Open-market sale on April 30, 2026

Sale price per share $125.55 per share Reported transaction price for common stock

Weighted average price $125.5528 per share Footnote discloses weighted average sale price

Estimated sale proceeds ≈$226,000 1,800 shares sold at about $125.55 each

Shares held after transaction 13,231 shares Direct ownership after April 30, 2026 sale

Net shares sold 1,800 shares Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, weighted average price, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action":"open-market sale""

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.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

weighted average price financial

"sold at a weighted average price of $125.5528 per share"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 05:53 PM

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^*

Deskus Archana

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

EAST WEST BANCORP, INC.

135 N. LOS ROBLES AVE 7TH FLOOR

(Street)

PASADENA

CALIFORNIA

91101

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EAST WEST BANCORP INC [ EWBC ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/30/2026		S		1,800	D	$125.55⁽¹⁾	13,231	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. A total of 1,800 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $125.5528 per share.

Remarks:

	/s/ Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did East West Bancorp (EWBC) report for Archana Deskus?

East West Bancorp director Archana Deskus reported an open-market sale of 1,800 common shares. The Form 4 shows the transaction occurred at about $125.55 per share, reflecting routine portfolio activity while she continues to hold a significant remaining equity stake.

How many East West Bancorp (EWBC) shares did Archana Deskus sell and at what price?

Archana Deskus sold 1,800 East West Bancorp common shares at a reported price of about $125.55 each. A footnote discloses a weighted average sale price of $125.5528 per share across the trade, indicating execution through multiple fills around that level.

How many East West Bancorp (EWBC) shares does Archana Deskus hold after the sale?

Following the reported transaction, Archana Deskus directly holds 13,231 shares of East West Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction position, disclosed in the Form 4, shows she retains a meaningful ownership stake despite the recent open-market sale.

Was the East West Bancorp (EWBC) insider trade an open-market sale?

Yes. The Form 4 characterizes the transaction as an open-market sale of common stock, coded as “S.” This indicates shares were sold into the market rather than through a private grant, option exercise, gift, or tax-withholding mechanism.

Does the East West Bancorp (EWBC) filing show any remaining options or derivatives for Archana Deskus?

The filing’s derivative section is empty, indicating no derivative securities such as stock options, warrants, or convertible instruments are reported for Archana Deskus in this Form 4. Her disclosed position therefore consists solely of directly held common shares after the sale.