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Hope Bancorp (HOPE) director receives 4,337 RSUs valued at $12.45

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HA DAISY Y reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hope Bancorp director Daisy Y. Ha received an equity grant of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at $12.45 per unit. The RSUs were granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and each RSU represents one share of common stock.

These 4,337 shares 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. Following the grant, Ha directly holds 14,831 common shares, in addition to indirect holdings through the Kim Ha Living Trust and the Kana Trust, and 20,000 non-qualified stock options exercisable at $17.18 per share expiring on September 1, 2026.

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Insider HA DAISY Y
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,337 $12.45 $54K
holding Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,831 shares (Direct, null); Non-qualified stock option (right to buy) — 20,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 141,427 shares (Indirect, By self as Trustee of Kana Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Non-qualified stock options were granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the BBCN Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options were fully vested as of September 1, 2018.
RSU grant size 4,337 units Restricted Stock Units granted on May 21, 2026
RSU reference price $12.45 per share Price per common share for RSU grant
Direct common shares after grant 14,831 shares Direct holdings of Daisy Y. Ha following RSU grant
Kim Ha Living Trust holdings 373,115 shares Indirect common stock ownership via Kim Ha Living Trust
Kana Trust holdings 141,427 shares Indirect common stock ownership via Kana Trust
Option exercise price $17.18 per share Non-qualified stock options on 20,000 shares
Option underlying shares 20,000 shares Non-qualified stock option position expiring September 1, 2026
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Total 4,337 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on May 21,2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."
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.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Total 4,337 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on May 21,2026 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.
Non-qualified stock option financial
"Non-qualified stock options were granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the BBCN Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan."
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"Non-qualified stock options were granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the BBCN Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan."
An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.
Trustee financial
"By self and spouse as Trustees of Kim Ha Living Trust"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
HA DAISY Y

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/21/2026A4,337(1)A$12.4514,831D
Common Stock141,427IBy self as Trustee of Kana Trust
Common Stock373,115IBy self and spouse as Trustees of Kim Ha Living Trust
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-qualified stock option (right to buy)$17.18 (2)09/01/2026Common Stock20,00020,000D
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.
2. Non-qualified stock options were granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the BBCN Bancorp, Inc. 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options were fully vested as of September 1, 2018.
/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Daisy Ha05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Hope Bancorp (HOPE) director Daisy Y. Ha receive in this Form 4 filing?

Daisy Y. Ha received a grant of 4,337 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) of Hope Bancorp common stock. The grant was made under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan at a reference price of $12.45 per share.

When do Daisy Y. Ha’s 4,337 Hope Bancorp RSUs vest?

The 4,337 RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from 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 common stock.

How many Hope Bancorp shares does Daisy Y. Ha hold directly after this transaction?

After the RSU grant, Daisy Y. Ha directly holds 14,831 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock. This direct position is separate from her indirect holdings in family trusts and outstanding stock options described in the filing.

What indirect Hope Bancorp shareholdings does Daisy Y. Ha report?

She reports 373,115 common shares held by self and spouse as trustees of the Kim Ha Living Trust and 141,427 shares held by self as trustee of the Kana Trust. These are listed as indirect ownership positions in the filing.

What stock options for Hope Bancorp does Daisy Y. Ha still hold?

She holds non-qualified stock options on 20,000 Hope Bancorp shares with a $17.18 exercise price, expiring September 1, 2026. These options were granted in 2016 and have been fully vested since September 1, 2018.