East West Bancorp (EWBC) director receives 1,156-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deskus Archana reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

East West Bancorp Inc. director Archana Deskus received an annual stock award of 1,156 shares of Common Stock on May 18, 2026. The grant was made under the compensation program for non-employee directors at no cash cost per share. Following this award, she directly holds 14,387 shares of East West Bancorp common stock, reflecting routine director compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Deskus Archana

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,156	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,387 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 1,156 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 14,387 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 1,156 shares Annual stock award to director on May 18, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for awarded shares

Shares held after grant 14,387 shares Director’s direct holdings following the award

Key Terms

non-employee directors, compensation program, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

non-employee directors financial

"pursuant to the compensation program in effect for non-employee directors"

Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.

compensation program financial

"pursuant to the compensation program in effect for non-employee directors"

Common Stock financial

"Represents shares of common stock which the Reporting Person is entitled"

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.

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.

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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)
05/18/2026

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(1)	05/18/2026		A		1,156	A	$0	14,387	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. Represents shares of common stock which the Reporting Person is entitled to receive annually pursuant to the compensation program in effect for non-employee directors.

Remarks:

	/s/ Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) report for Archana Deskus?

EAST WEST BANCORP INC reported that director Archana Deskus received 1,156 shares of Common Stock as an annual stock award. The shares were granted at no cash cost under the compensation program for non-employee directors, reflecting routine equity-based board compensation.

Was the EWBC Form 4 transaction for Archana Deskus an open-market stock purchase?

No, the EWBC Form 4 shows a grant, not an open-market purchase. Archana Deskus acquired 1,156 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award under the non-employee director program, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating no cash was paid.

How many EWBC shares does director Archana Deskus hold after this Form 4 grant?

After receiving the 1,156-share award, Archana Deskus directly holds 14,387 shares of EAST WEST BANCORP INC Common Stock. This total reflects her position immediately following the reported grant under the company’s compensation program for non-employee directors, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is the purpose of the 1,156-share award to EWBC director Archana Deskus?

The 1,156-share award to EWBC director Archana Deskus represents annual equity compensation. A footnote explains it consists of shares she is entitled to receive each year under the compensation program in effect for non-employee directors, aligning director pay partly with company stock.

On what date was the EWBC stock award to director Archana Deskus granted?

The EWBC stock award to director Archana Deskus was granted on May 18, 2026. On that date, she acquired 1,156 shares of Common Stock as an annual compensation award, increasing her direct holdings to 14,387 shares according to the Form 4 disclosure.