Director Joon Kyung Kim granted 5,783 RSUs at Hope Bancorp (HOPE)

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Kim Joon Kyung reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hope Bancorp Inc. director Joon Kyung Kim reported receiving a grant of 5,783 shares of Common Stock valued at $12.45 per share as an equity award. This was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. Following the award, Kim directly holds 41,992 common shares.

According to the award terms, 5,783 Restricted Stock Units were granted on May 21, 2026 under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Hope common stock, vesting on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the next Hope Bancorp stockholders meeting.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kim Joon Kyung

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Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,783	$12.45	$72K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 41,992 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 5,783 units Grant price: $12.45 per share Shares owned after grant: 41,992 shares

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RSUs granted 5,783 units Restricted Stock Units granted on May 21, 2026

Grant price $12.45 per share Reported price for Common Stock associated with RSU grant

Shares owned after grant 41,992 shares Total direct Hope Bancorp common shares following the transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, contingent right, vest

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Total 5,783 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on May 21,2026"

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

"pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan"

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock"

vest financial

"5,783 shares will vest either on the one-year anniversary of grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 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^*

Kim Joon Kyung

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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	05/21/2026		A		5,783⁽¹⁾	A	$12.45	41,992	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. Total 5,783 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on May 21,2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock. 5,783 shares will vest either on the one-year anniversary of grant date or the date of the next Hope Bancorp stockholders meeting, whichever is earlier.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Joon Kyung Kim	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hope Bancorp (HOPE) director Joon Kyung Kim report in this Form 4?

Director Joon Kyung Kim reported receiving a grant of 5,783 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. These RSUs were awarded under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and represent a contingent right to receive an equal number of Hope common shares.

How many Hope Bancorp (HOPE) shares does Joon Kyung Kim own after this RSU grant?

After the grant, Joon Kyung Kim directly holds 41,992 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 5,783-share equity grant, reflecting his updated direct ownership position as reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was Joon Kyung Kim’s Hope Bancorp (HOPE) transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows a code “A” transaction classified as a grant or award of 5,783 Restricted Stock Units, received as compensation under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan rather than bought in the market.

What are the vesting terms for Joon Kyung Kim’s 5,783 Hope Bancorp RSUs?

The 5,783 Restricted Stock Units vest on the earlier of two dates: the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date or the date of the next Hope Bancorp stockholders meeting. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of Hope common stock.

Under which plan were the Hope Bancorp (HOPE) RSUs granted to Joon Kyung Kim?

The RSUs were granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based awards such as Restricted Stock Units, allowing directors like Joon Kyung Kim to receive compensation tied directly to the company’s common stock.