HOPE Bancorp (HOPE) EVP granted 9,594 RSUs under 2024 equity plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOPE Bancorp EVP and General Counsel Angelee Harris received an equity grant of 9,594 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award. The grant was made on April 14, 2026 at a reported price of $10.84 per share and represents Restricted Stock Units under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU converts into one share of HOPE common stock as it vests. The award vests in three equal installments of 3,198 shares on April 14, 2027, March 21, 2028, and March 21, 2029. Following this grant, Harris directly holds 30,752 shares of HOPE common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Harris Angelee

Role EVP, General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,594	$10.84	$104K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,752 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 9,594 units Grant price per share: $10.84 per share Installment size: 3,198 shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 9,594 units Restricted Stock Units granted on April 14, 2026

Grant price per share $10.84 per share Reported transaction price for RSU grant

Installment size 3,198 shares Each vesting installment in 2027, 2028 and 2029

Post-transaction holdings 30,752 shares Total Common Stock held directly after grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Vesting dates 2027-04-14, 2028-03-21, 2029-03-21 Scheduled vesting for RSU installments

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSU, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Total 9,594 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.

RSU financial

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

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

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

Equity Incentive Plan financial

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

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.

Common Stock financial

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

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 →

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^*

Harris Angelee

(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, General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026

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	04/14/2026		A		9,594(1)	A	$10.84	30,752	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 9,594 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 3,198 shares will each vest on April 14, 2027, March 21, 2028 and March 21, 2029.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Angelee Harris	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HOPE (HOPE) report for Angelee Harris?

HOPE reported that EVP and General Counsel Angelee Harris acquired 9,594 shares of Common Stock as a grant of Restricted Stock Units. The award was recorded at $10.84 per share and increases her direct ownership to 30,752 HOPE shares after the transaction.

How many HOPE (HOPE) Restricted Stock Units were granted to Angelee Harris and when?

Angelee Harris received 9,594 Restricted Stock Units on April 14, 2026 under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of HOPE common stock upon vesting, rather than an open-market purchase transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Angelee Harris’s HOPE (HOPE) RSU grant?

The 9,594 RSUs granted to Angelee Harris vest in three equal installments of 3,198 shares. The vesting dates are April 14, 2027, March 21, 2028, and March 21, 2029, with each installment delivering one HOPE share for every vested RSU.

How many HOPE (HOPE) shares does Angelee Harris own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported RSU grant, Angelee Harris directly owns 30,752 shares of HOPE Common Stock. This total reflects her holdings following the acquisition of 9,594 RSU-based shares reported in the Form 4 insider transaction filing for April 14, 2026.

Is the HOPE (HOPE) transaction by Angelee Harris a market buy or a compensation award?

The transaction is a compensation award, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses code “A” and describes it as a grant or award of 9,594 Restricted Stock Units under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, each convertible into one HOPE common share upon vesting.

Under which plan were the HOPE (HOPE) RSUs granted to Angelee Harris?

The RSUs were granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. The footnote explains that 9,594 Restricted Stock Units were awarded on April 14, 2026, each providing a contingent right to receive one HOPE common share as the installments vest over three future dates.