Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) director receives 2,298-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ball Christine P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hanmi Financial Corp director Christine P. Ball reported an equity award of 2,298 shares of Common Stock. The shares were granted at no cash cost to her as restricted stock under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan and are scheduled to vest on May 26, 2027. After this grant, she holds a total of 5,147 common shares directly, reflecting routine stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ball Christine P

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,298	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,147 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 2,298 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 5,147 shares +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 2,298 shares Common Stock award on May 27, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the award

Shares held after grant 5,147 shares Total direct ownership following transaction

Vesting date May 26, 2027 Restricted stock grant vesting under 2021 plan

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition

Key Terms

Restricted stock grant, 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more

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Restricted stock grant financial

"Restricted stock grant issued under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on May 26, 2027."

A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.

2021 Equity Compensation Plan financial

"Restricted stock grant issued under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on May 26, 2027."

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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 →

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^*

Ball Christine P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

900 WILSHIRE BLVD.

SUITE 1250

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90017

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANMI FINANCIAL CORP [ HAFC ]

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)
05/27/2026

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	05/27/2026		A		2,298(1)	A	$0	5,147	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. Restricted stock grant issued under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, vesting on May 26, 2027.

	/s/ Christine Ball	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hanmi Financial (HAFC) director Christine Ball report?

Christine P. Ball reported receiving 2,298 shares of Hanmi Financial common stock as a restricted stock grant. The award was made at no cash cost to her and represents stock-based compensation rather than an open-market trade.

How many Hanmi Financial (HAFC) shares does Christine Ball hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Christine P. Ball directly holds 5,147 shares of Hanmi Financial common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,298 restricted shares that will vest in the future, subject to the plan’s terms.

Was Christine Ball’s Hanmi Financial (HAFC) Form 4 a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a stock grant, not a market purchase. Christine P. Ball received 2,298 restricted shares at a reported price of $0.00 per share as an award under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan.

When do Christine Ball’s new Hanmi Financial (HAFC) restricted shares vest?

The 2,298 restricted shares granted to Christine P. Ball are scheduled to vest on May 26, 2027. Vesting means the restrictions lapse on that date, assuming plan conditions are satisfied, and the shares become fully owned by her.

What plan governed Christine Ball’s restricted stock grant from Hanmi Financial (HAFC)?

The restricted stock grant to Christine P. Ball was issued under Hanmi Financial’s 2021 Equity Compensation Plan. This plan provides stock-based awards to directors and employees as part of their overall compensation structure.