Were the EWBC share sales by Dominic Ng open-market transactions?

Yes, the Form 4 describes both sales as open-market or private transactions coded as “S.” This code indicates standard sale activity rather than option exercises, gifts, or tax withholding, giving a clear view that these were direct disposals of common stock.

East West Bancorp (EWBC) CEO Dominic Ng sells 30,000 shares, keeps large stake

Filing Impact

(Very High)

Filing Sentiment

(Negative)

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

East West Bancorp Inc. director and CEO Dominic Ng sold a total of 30,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. On May 6, 2026, he sold 28,312 shares at a weighted average price of about $125.34 per share and 1,688 shares at a weighted average price of about $124.76 per share.

After these sales, Ng directly holds 736,242 shares of East West Bancorp common stock and indirectly holds 7,776 shares through a 401 (k) Plan, indicating he remains a significant shareholder despite the net reduction in his position.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 30,000 shares ($3,759,221)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider NG DOMINIC

Role Chief Executive Officer

Sold 30,000 shs ($3.76M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,688	$124.76	$211K
Sale	Common Stock	28,312	$125.34	$3.55M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 736,242 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 7,776 shares (Indirect, 401 (k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

A total of 1,688 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $124.7613 per share. A total of 28,312 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $125.3408 per share.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 30,000 shares Block sale size: 28,312 shares Additional sale size: 1,688 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Shares sold 30,000 shares Total common stock sold on May 6, 2026

Block sale size 28,312 shares Common stock sold at about $125.34 weighted average

Additional sale size 1,688 shares Common stock sold at about $124.76 weighted average

Direct holdings after sale 736,242 shares Common stock directly owned following May 6, 2026 transactions

Indirect 401(k) holdings 7,776 shares Common stock held through a 401 (k) Plan after transactions

Sale price main block $125.3408 per share Weighted average price for 28,312-share sale

Sale price smaller block $124.7613 per share Weighted average price for 1,688-share sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, 401 (k) Plan, non-derivative

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.

weighted average price financial

"A total of 1,688 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $124.7613 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.

401 (k) Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership": "401 (k) Plan""

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/06/2026 - 08:17 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 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^*

NG DOMINIC

(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
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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	05/06/2026		S		1,688	D	$124.76⁽¹⁾	736,242	D
Common Stock	05/06/2026		S		28,312	D	$125.34⁽²⁾	707,930	D
Common Stock								7,776	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)
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 1,688 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $124.7613 per share.

2. A total of 28,312 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $125.3408 per share.

Remarks:

	/s/ Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact	05/06/2026
	** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did EWBC CEO Dominic Ng report on this Form 4?

Dominic Ng reported selling 30,000 shares of East West Bancorp common stock. The sales occurred on May 6, 2026 in open-market transactions, reflecting a reduction in his direct holdings while he continues to retain a large remaining stake in the company.

How many East West Bancorp (EWBC) shares did Dominic Ng sell and at what prices?

Dominic Ng sold 28,312 shares at a weighted average price of about $125.34 and 1,688 shares at a weighted average price of about $124.76. These open-market transactions totaled 30,000 shares of East West Bancorp common stock on May 6, 2026.

How many EWBC shares does Dominic Ng hold after these reported sales?

After the transactions, Dominic Ng directly owns 736,242 shares of East West Bancorp common stock. He also indirectly owns 7,776 shares through a 401 (k) Plan, so he continues to have substantial exposure to the company’s equity following the reported sales.

Does this EWBC Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative transactions by Dominic Ng?

No, the filing does not report any option exercises or derivative transactions. All reported activity involves non-derivative common stock sales and one holding entry, with the derivative section showing no remaining option or other derivative positions for this reporting period.