Director Rachel H. Lee (NASDAQ: HOPE) awarded 4,337 RSUs as equity compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lee Rachel H. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HOPE Bancorp director Rachel H. Lee received a compensation-related stock grant. She was awarded 4,337 shares of common stock on a grant or award basis at a reference price of $12.45 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 14,831 shares after the transaction.

The award consists of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock, vesting on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the May 21, 2026 grant date or the next stockholders meeting.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lee Rachel H.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,831 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 4,337 units Grant price: $12.45 per share Shares after transaction: 14,831 shares +2 more

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

Grant price $12.45 per share Reference price for the RSU award

Shares after transaction 14,831 shares Total direct common stock holdings after grant

Transaction code A (Grant/Award) Non-derivative acquisition type in Form 4

Vesting condition 1-year or next meeting Vests on 1-year anniversary or next stockholders meeting, whichever earlier

Key Terms

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

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Total 4,337 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

"4,337 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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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^*

Lee Rachel H.

(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	14,831	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/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Rachel H. Lee	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HOPE Bancorp director Rachel H. Lee report in this Form 4?

Rachel H. Lee reported receiving a grant of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units from HOPE Bancorp. The RSUs were awarded as director compensation, increasing her direct holdings to 14,831 common shares after the transaction, with future vesting tied to time or the next stockholders meeting.

How many HOPE Bancorp shares were granted to Rachel H. Lee and at what price?

Rachel H. Lee was granted 4,337 shares of HOPE Bancorp common stock at a reference price of $12.45 per share. These shares are structured as Restricted Stock Units that convert into common stock upon vesting under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

When will Rachel H. Lee’s HOPE Bancorp RSUs vest?

The 4,337 Restricted Stock Units will 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 triggers delivery of common shares associated with each RSU.

How many HOPE Bancorp shares does Rachel H. Lee own after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Rachel H. Lee directly holds 14,831 shares of HOPE Bancorp common stock. This total reflects the addition of the 4,337 share RSU grant reported in the filing, which is categorized as an acquisition through a grant or award.

What is the nature of the HOPE Bancorp equity granted to Rachel H. Lee?

The equity consists of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one HOPE common share, subject to time-based vesting conditions linked to the grant anniversary or stockholders meeting.