Hope Bancorp (HOPE) directors Malone and Pai to retire at 2026 meeting

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Hope Bancorp, Inc. reported planned board changes at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Directors David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai each notified the company on March 19, 2026 that they intend to retire from the board and will not stand for re-election at that meeting.

Mr. Malone will continue serving as a director and chair of the Board Risk Committee, and Ms. Pai will remain a director and member of the Board Risk Committee and Executive Committee, until their current terms end at the Annual Meeting. The company stated that their decisions to retire were not due to any disagreement related to its operations, policies, or practices.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 19, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

HOPE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-50245

95-4849715

(State of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400

Los Angeles, California 90010

(Address of principal executives offices, including zip code)

(213) 639-1700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock

,

par value $0.001 per share

HOPE

NASDAQ Global Select Market

(Title of class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of exchange on which registered)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 19, 2026, David P. Malone, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he intends to retire from the Board effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) and will therefore not stand for re-election to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Malone will continue to serve as a director and as chair of the Board Risk Committee until the completion of his term.

On March 19, 2026, Lisa K. Pai, a member of the Board of the Company, notified the Company that she intends to retire from the Board effective as of the Annual Meeting and will therefore not stand for re-election to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Pai will continue to serve as a director and as a member of the Board Risk Committee and Executive Committee until the completion of her term.

The decisions of Mr. Malone and Ms. Pai to retire from the Board were not the result, in whole or in part, of any disagreement relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company would like to thank Mr. Malone and Ms. Pai for their years of dedication and service to the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						HOPE BANCORP, INC.
Date: March 20, 2026			By:			/s/ Kevin S. Kim
						Kevin S. Kim
						Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What board changes did Hope Bancorp (HOPE) disclose in this 8-K?

Hope Bancorp disclosed that directors David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai plan to retire from the board at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Both will serve out their current terms and not stand for re-election at that meeting.

When will the retirements of Hope Bancorp directors Malone and Pai become effective?

The retirements become effective at Hope Bancorp’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Until that meeting, David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai will continue serving as directors and in their respective board committee roles through the completion of their current terms.

Did Hope Bancorp indicate any disagreements behind the directors’ decisions to retire?

Hope Bancorp stated that the decisions by David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai to retire from the board were not due to any disagreement relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices. The company also expressed appreciation for their years of dedication and service.

What board committee roles do Malone and Pai hold at Hope Bancorp?

David P. Malone serves as chair of the Board Risk Committee, while Lisa K. Pai serves as a member of the Board Risk Committee and the Executive Committee. Both will continue in these roles until their terms end at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Who signed the Hope Bancorp 8-K reporting these board retirements?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Hope Bancorp by Kevin S. Kim, the company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. His signature indicates the report was duly authorized under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements for the registrant.

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