EWBC Form 4: Insider sales near $100; 45,500 shares held

East West Bancorp (EWBC): Insider transaction reported.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/04/2025 - 05:18 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

East West Bancorp (EWBC): Insider transaction reported. A company officer serving as Vice Chairman disclosed open‑market sales of common stock on 11/03/2025 at weighted average prices near $100 per share. The filings list two tranches: 7,000 shares at a weighted average price of $100.0427 and 3,000 shares at a weighted average price of $100.0428.

Following these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 45,500 shares directly. In addition, 27,666 shares were held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 10,000 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL

Role Vice Chairman

Sold 10,000 shs ($1.00M)

Share of Position Sold 18.0%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	7,000	$100.04	$700K
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$100.04	$300K
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,500 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 27,666 shares (Indirect, 401 (k) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 55,500 to 45,500 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. A total of 7,000 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $100.0427 per share.
2. F2. A total of 3,000 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $100.0428 per share.

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What did EWBC disclose in this Form 4?

An officer (Vice Chairman) reported selling 7,000 and 3,000 EWBC common shares on 11/03/2025 in open‑market transactions.

At what prices were EWBC shares sold?

The reported weighted average prices were $100.0427 for 7,000 shares and $100.0428 for 3,000 shares.

How many EWBC shares does the insider hold after the sales?

The filing shows 45,500 shares held directly after the reported transactions.

Does the insider have any indirect EWBC holdings?

Yes. The filing lists 27,666 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan.

What is the insider’s relationship to EWBC?

The reporting person is an Officer, serving as Vice Chairman of East West Bancorp, Inc.

What is the transaction date on the EWBC Form 4?

The earliest transaction date disclosed is 11/03/2025.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL

(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)
	Vice Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2025

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	11/03/2025		S		7,000	D	$100.04(1)	48,500	D
Common Stock	11/03/2025		S		3,000	D	$100.04(2)	45,500	D
Common Stock								27,666	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 7,000 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $100.0427 per share.

2. A total of 3,000 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $100.0428 per share.

Remarks:

	/s/ Louisa Wang, as Attorney-in-fact	11/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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