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Hope Bancorp (HOPE) CEO receives 79,912 RSUs, retains option grants

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Kim Kevin Sung reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hope Bancorp Chairman and CEO Kevin Sung Kim was granted 79,912 restricted stock units on April 14, 2026 under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, based on a reference price of $10.84 per share. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

The award vests in three installments: 26,637 shares on April 14, 2027, 26,637 shares on March 21, 2028, and 26,638 shares on March 21, 2029. After this grant, Kim directly holds 1,026,051 shares of common stock and retains fully vested stock options for 60,000 shares at $17.18, expiring September 1, 2026, and 30,660 shares at $16.12, expiring May 26, 2026.

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Insider Kim Kevin Sung
Role Chairman & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 79,912 $10.84 $866K
holding Incentive Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,026,051 shares (Direct); Incentive Stock Option (right to buy) — 60,000 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 30,660 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Total 79,912 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on April 14, 2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan ("2024 EIP"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock. Installments of 26,637 shares will each vest on April 14, 2027 and March 21,2028, and 26,638 shares will vest on March 21, 2029. Non-qualified stock options granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options were fully vested as of September 1, 2021. Non-qualified stock options granted on May 26, 2016 under the BBCN Bancorp Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. These options were fully vested as of April 11, 2019.
RSU grant size 79,912 units Restricted Stock Units granted on April 14, 2026
RSU grant reference price $10.84 per share Value reference for April 14, 2026 RSU grant
Shares held after grant 1,026,051 shares Common stock directly owned after April 14, 2026 grant
First vesting tranche 26,637 shares RSUs scheduled to vest on April 14, 2027
Second vesting tranche 26,637 shares RSUs scheduled to vest on March 21, 2028
Final vesting tranche 26,638 shares RSUs scheduled to vest on March 21, 2029
Option position 1 60,000 shares at $17.18 Non-qualified stock options expiring September 1, 2026
Option position 2 30,660 shares at $16.12 Non-qualified stock options expiring May 26, 2026
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Total 79,912 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on April 14, 2026"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted on April 14, 2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan ("2024 EIP")"
Non-qualified stock options financial
"Non-qualified stock options granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan."
Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.
Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan."
An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"under the BBCN Bancorp Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Kim Kevin Sung
(Last)(First)(Middle)
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE. 1400
(Street)
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90010
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOPE BANCORP INC [ HOPE ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/14/2026A79,912(1)A$10.841,026,051D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Incentive Stock Option (right to buy)$17.18 (2)09/01/2026Common Stock60,00060,000D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$16.12 (3)05/26/2026Common Stock30,66030,660D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Total 79,912 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on April 14, 2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan ("2024 EIP"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock. Installments of 26,637 shares will each vest on April 14, 2027 and March 21,2028, and 26,638 shares will vest on March 21, 2029.
2. Non-qualified stock options granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options were fully vested as of September 1, 2021.
3. Non-qualified stock options granted on May 26, 2016 under the BBCN Bancorp Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. These options were fully vested as of April 11, 2019.
/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Kevin Kim04/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did HOPE Bancorp CEO Kevin Sung Kim receive in this Form 4 filing?

Kevin Sung Kim received a grant of 79,912 restricted stock units on April 14, 2026. The grant was made under Hope Bancorp’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and represents future rights to common shares, subject to a multi-year vesting schedule.

How do the 79,912 RSUs for HOPE CEO Kevin Sung Kim vest over time?

The 79,912 RSUs vest in three installments. Kim is scheduled to receive 26,637 shares on April 14, 2027, another 26,637 shares on March 21, 2028, and 26,638 shares on March 21, 2029, assuming continued satisfaction of vesting conditions.

What are Kevin Sung Kim’s total HOPE Bancorp common share holdings after this grant?

Following the April 14, 2026 award, Kevin Sung Kim directly holds 1,026,051 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position after the RSU grant reported in the Form 4 filing.

What stock options does HOPE Bancorp’s CEO currently hold according to this filing?

Kevin Sung Kim holds fully vested non-qualified stock options for 60,000 shares at $17.18, expiring September 1, 2026, and 30,660 shares at $16.12, expiring May 26, 2026. Both option grants relate to earlier company incentive plans.

At what price were the 79,912 HOPE Bancorp RSUs for the CEO valued in the grant?

The 79,912 RSUs were granted using a reference price of $10.84 per share. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope Bancorp common stock upon vesting under the plan terms.

Under which plans were the HOPE Bancorp CEO’s stock options originally granted?

The 60,000-share option grant was made on September 1, 2016 under the 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. The 30,660-share option grant was made on May 26, 2016 under the BBCN Bancorp Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, and both are fully vested.