Hanmi Financial (HAFC) CCO awarded 2,761-share equity grant under 2021 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hanmi Financial Corp reported an equity compensation grant to Chief Credit Officer Matthew Fuhr. He received 2,761 shares of common stock on March 13, 2026 as a grant under the company’s 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash award.

These shares vest over three years from the March 13, 2026 grant date, meaning Fuhr earns the shares gradually rather than all at once. After this award, he directly owns 35,587 shares of common stock, indicating this is a routine compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fuhr Matthew

Role Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,761	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,587 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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 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^*

Fuhr Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

900 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 1250

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CA 90017

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Credit Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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	03/13/2026		A		2,761(1)	A	$0	35,587	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. Common stock grant issued under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, vesting over three years from the grant date, March 13, 2026.

	/s/ Matthew Fuhr	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hanmi Financial Corp (HAFC) report for Matthew Fuhr?

Hanmi Financial reported that Chief Credit Officer Matthew Fuhr received a grant of 2,761 shares of common stock. The award is a non-cash equity grant under the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Was the HAFC insider transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The HAFC insider transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Matthew Fuhr received 2,761 common shares at $0.00 per share as part of the 2021 Equity Compensation Plan, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition.

How many Hanmi Financial (HAFC) shares does Matthew Fuhr own after the grant?

After the March 13, 2026 equity grant, Chief Credit Officer Matthew Fuhr directly owns 35,587 shares of Hanmi Financial common stock. This total includes the newly granted 2,761 shares and reflects his direct holdings reported in the Form 4 filing.

How does the HAFC stock grant to Matthew Fuhr vest over time?

The 2,761-share common stock grant to Matthew Fuhr vests over three years from the grant date of March 13, 2026. This means the shares become fully earned gradually, aligning his compensation with ongoing service and company performance over that period.

Under which plan was the Hanmi Financial (HAFC) stock grant to Matthew Fuhr made?

The stock grant to Matthew Fuhr was issued under Hanmi Financial’s 2021 Equity Compensation Plan. This plan governs equity-based awards, such as restricted stock or similar grants, used to compensate and retain key executives and align their interests with shareholders.

Did Hanmi Financial (HAFC) receive cash from this insider stock grant to Matthew Fuhr?

Hanmi Financial did not receive cash from this transaction. The filing describes a non-cash equity grant of 2,761 common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than a purchase of shares for cash.