EWBC Gains 10.7M-Share Institutional Backing as Invesco Files 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Invesco Ltd. filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G disclosing a passive 7.8 % stake in East West Bancorp (EWBC) as of 30 June 2025. The asset manager reports 10,683,377 common shares beneficially owned, with sole voting power over 10,590,948 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 10,683,377 shares; no shared voting or dispositive authority is indicated. The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b) because Invesco is acting as a parent holding company to its regulated investment-adviser subsidiaries. Certification states the shares are held in the ordinary course and not for the purpose of influencing control. The document is signed by Robert R. Leveille, Global Head of Compliance, on 07 Aug 2025.

Positive

• Invesco Ltd. now owns 10.68 M EWBC shares, representing 7.8 % of the company, adding a respected institutional holder to the register.
• All voting and dispositive power is held solely by Invesco, limiting coordination risk with other shareholders.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Invesco declares passive 7.8 % ownership of EWBC, boosting institutional float without signaling activism; marginally positive for perception and liquidity.

The 13G/A reveals that a top-tier global manager now controls nearly 8 % of EWBC’s outstanding shares. Because the filing is on Schedule 13G (not 13D), Invesco affirms a passive stance, reducing the likelihood of near-term governance pressure. Institutional accumulation of this size can improve share liquidity and may be interpreted as confidence in the bank’s fundamentals, although the filing provides no valuation data or intent to increase the holding. Investors should monitor future amendments for stake changes or a switch to a 13D that could imply activism.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

East West Bancorp Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

27579R104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 27579R104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Invesco Ltd.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

BERMUDA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 10,590,948.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 10,683,377.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

10,683,377.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: East West Bancorp Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 135 North Los Robles Avenue, 7th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Invesco Ltd. ("Invesco Ltd.")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1331 Spring Street NW, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA 30309
(c)	Citizenship: Bermuda
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 27579R104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Invesco Ltd., in its capacity as a parent holding company to its investment advisers, may be deemed to beneficially own 10,683,377 shares of the Issuer which are held of record by clients of Invesco Ltd.
(b)	Percent of class: 7.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 10,590,948
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 10,683,377
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. However, no one individual has greater than 5% economic ownership. The shareholders of the Fund have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends and proceeds from the sale of securities listed above.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Invesco Advisers, Inc. Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH Invesco Asset Management Limited Invesco Australia Ltd Invesco Investment Advisers LLC Invesco Capital Management LLC
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Invesco Ltd.

Signature:	Robert R. Leveille
Name/Title:	Global Head of Compliance
Date:	08/07/2025

FAQ

How much of East West Bancorp (EWBC) does Invesco own?

Invesco beneficially owns 10,683,377 shares, equal to 7.8 % of EWBC’s outstanding common stock.

Does Invesco share voting power over its EWBC stake?

No. The filing reports 0 shared voting power; all 10.59 M votable shares are under sole authority.

Under which rule was the Schedule 13G/A filed?

It was filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) for a parent holding company/investment adviser.

What is the event date triggering this filing?

The relevant event date is 30 June 2025.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for Invesco?

The document was signed by Robert R. Leveille, Global Head of Compliance, on 07 Aug 2025.

Is Invesco’s stake intended to influence EWBC’s control?

The certification states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business with no intent to influence control.