Form 4: HOPE General Counsel holds 23,704 shares after withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) reported an insider Form 4 transaction by its EVP and General Counsel. On 10/15/2025, the reporting person disposed of 537 shares of common stock at $10.8 under transaction code F, which indicates shares were withheld to satisfy taxes upon the vesting of a previously granted award.

Following this transaction, the insider directly beneficially owns 23,704 shares. This filing reflects tax withholding related to equity award vesting rather than an open‑market sale.

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 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 CA 90010

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	10/15/2025		F		537(1)	D	$10.8	23,704	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. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability incurred by the vesting of a previously granted award.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Angelee Harris	10/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HOPE report in this Form 4?

An insider disposed of 537 shares on 10/15/2025 at $10.8 under code F for tax withholding tied to award vesting.

Who is the reporting person in HOPE’s Form 4?

The reporting person is HOPE’s EVP, General Counsel.

How many HOPE shares does the insider own after the transaction?

The insider directly beneficially owns 23,704 shares after the transaction.

What does transaction code F mean on a Form 4?

Code F indicates shares were withheld or tendered to cover taxes due upon the vesting of an equity award.

Was this an open-market sale of HOPE shares?

No. The code F transaction reflects tax withholding upon award vesting, not an open‑market sale.

What security was involved in the HOPE Form 4?

The security was Common Stock of Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE).