What price per share was used in the HOPE tax-withholding disposition?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $12.65 per HOPE share . This price is applied in the Form 4 to calculate the value of the 1,795 shares used to satisfy the related tax obligation.

HOPE (HOPE) CFO Balicka disposes shares to cover tax from award vesting

Q: What insider transaction did HOPE EVP and CFO Julianna Balicka report?

Julianna Balicka reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,795 HOPE shares at $12.65 per share . The shares were used to satisfy tax liabilities from the vesting of a prior equity award.

Q: Was the HOPE insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition , not an open-market sale. Shares were disposed to cover the reporting person’s tax liability triggered by vesting of a previously granted award.

Q: How many HOPE shares does Julianna Balicka hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Julianna Balicka directly holds 47,850 shares of HOPE common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the tax-withholding disposition reported on April 27, 2026.

Q: Why did HOPE’s EVP and CFO dispose of 1,795 shares in this filing?

She disposed of 1,795 shares to satisfy her tax liability arising from the vesting of a previously granted equity award. This is a common, mechanical step when restricted stock or similar awards vest.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOPE Bancorp Inc EVP and CFO Julianna Balicka reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On April 27, 2026, she disposed of 1,795 shares of common stock at $12.65 per share to cover tax liabilities from the vesting of a previously granted equity award. Following this transaction, she directly holds 47,850 shares of HOPE common stock. This Form 4 reflects tax-withholding mechanics rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Balicka Julianna

Role EVP, CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,795	$12.65	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 47,850 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares disposed for taxes: 1,795 shares Disposition price: $12.65 per share Shares held after transaction: 47,850 shares +1 more

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Shares disposed for taxes 1,795 shares Tax-withholding disposition on common stock

Disposition price $12.65 per share Value used for tax-withholding shares

Shares held after transaction 47,850 shares Direct ownership following April 27, 2026 transaction

Transaction date April 27, 2026 Date of tax-withholding disposition

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, vesting, Form 4, common stock

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tax-withholding disposition financial

"reported a routine tax-related share disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

vesting financial

"tax liability incurred by the vesting of a previously granted award"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 reflects tax-withholding mechanics"

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.

common stock financial

"she disposed of 1,795 shares of common stock at $12.65 per share"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/28/2026 - 08:00 PM

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^*

Balicka Julianna

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/27/2026		F		1,795⁽¹⁾	D	$12.65	47,850	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability incurred by the vesting of a previously granted award.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Julianna Balicka	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HOPE EVP and CFO Julianna Balicka report?

Julianna Balicka reported a tax-withholding disposition of 1,795 HOPE shares at $12.65 per share. The shares were used to satisfy tax liabilities from the vesting of a prior equity award.

Was the HOPE insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were disposed to cover the reporting person’s tax liability triggered by vesting of a previously granted award.

How many HOPE shares does Julianna Balicka hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Julianna Balicka directly holds 47,850 shares of HOPE common stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the tax-withholding disposition reported on April 27, 2026.

Why did HOPE’s EVP and CFO dispose of 1,795 shares in this filing?

She disposed of 1,795 shares to satisfy her tax liability arising from the vesting of a previously granted equity award. This is a common, mechanical step when restricted stock or similar awards vest.