Director Nakajima receives 4,337 RSUs at HOPE Bancorp (HOPE) as equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nakajima Takaaki reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HOPE Bancorp director Takaaki Nakajima received a stock-based compensation grant. On May 21, 2026, he was awarded 4,337 Restricted Stock Units of HOPE common stock at a reference value of $12.45 per share under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. All 4,337 RSUs will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the next HOPE Bancorp stockholders meeting, and Nakajima’s direct holdings after this award total 4,337 shares-equivalent.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Nakajima Takaaki

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,337	$12.45	$54K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,337 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 4,337 units Grant value per RSU: $12.45 per share Holdings after transaction: 4,337 shares-equivalent +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 4,337 units Restricted Stock Units awarded on May 21, 2026

Grant value per RSU $12.45 per share Reference value for HOPE common stock at grant

Holdings after transaction 4,337 shares-equivalent Total direct position following RSU award

Vesting trigger 1 year or next meeting Earlier of one-year anniversary or next stockholders meeting

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units ("RSU"), contingent right, Equity Incentive Plan

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") financial

"Total 4,337 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on May 21, 2026"

contingent right financial

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

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 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 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nakajima Takaaki

(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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/21/2026		A		4,337(1)	A	$12.45	4,337	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. Total 4,337 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. 4,337 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/Angelee Harris as attorney-in-fact for Takaaki Nakajima	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HOPE (HOPE) report for Takaaki Nakajima?

HOPE reported that director Takaaki Nakajima received a grant of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units on May 21, 2026. This is a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market purchase or sale of HOPE common shares.

How many HOPE shares are covered by Takaaki Nakajima’s new RSU grant?

The grant covers 4,337 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to one HOPE common share. If fully vested and settled, the award would deliver 4,337 shares of HOPE common stock to Nakajima, assuming no forfeitures.

At what value were Takaaki Nakajima’s HOPE RSUs granted?

The RSUs were granted at a reference value of $12.45 per unit of HOPE common stock. This price is used for reporting and compensation valuation purposes and does not indicate a cash purchase by Nakajima in the market.

When do Takaaki Nakajima’s HOPE RSUs vest?

All 4,337 HOPE RSUs vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date or the date of the next HOPE Bancorp stockholders meeting. Vesting must occur before Nakajima receives the underlying common shares.

What equity plan governs Takaaki Nakajima’s HOPE RSU grant?

The award was granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes stock-based compensation, such as Restricted Stock Units, to directors and employees as part of their overall compensation package and long-term incentive structure.