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[Form 4] Hope Bancorp, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Form Type
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Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) filed a Form 4 reporting that SEVP & Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger disposed of 1,353 common shares on 07/21/2025 at $11.36 per share. The transaction is coded “F”, indicating the shares were automatically withheld by the company to cover the executive’s tax liability arising from the vesting of a prior equity award.

Following the withholding, Stenger’s direct ownership stands at 27,891 shares. No purchases, open-market sales, or derivative transactions were reported, and there is no change to his executive role. Given the modest size (≈$15 k) relative to HOPE’s share count and the routine, tax-related nature, the filing is neutral to slightly negative in signalling value and is unlikely to affect the investment thesis.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando che il SEVP e Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger ha ceduto 1.353 azioni ordinarie il 21/07/2025 al prezzo di 11,36 $ per azione. L’operazione è stata classificata come “F”, indicando che le azioni sono state automaticamente trattenute dalla società per coprire l’imposta dovuta dall’esecutivo in seguito al vesting di un precedente premio azionario.

Dopo questa trattenuta, la posizione diretta di Stenger è di 27.891 azioni. Non sono state segnalate acquisti, vendite sul mercato aperto o operazioni su derivati, e non vi sono cambiamenti nel suo ruolo esecutivo. Considerando la dimensione modesta (circa 15.000 $) rispetto al numero totale di azioni di HOPE e la natura routinaria e fiscale dell’operazione, la segnalazione è neutrale o leggermente negativa in termini di segnale di valore e probabilmente non influenzerà la tesi d’investimento.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) presentó un Formulario 4 informando que el SEVP y Director de Riesgos Thomas Stenger dispuso de 1,353 acciones comunes el 21/07/2025 a $11.36 por acción. La transacción está codificada como “F”, lo que indica que las acciones fueron retenidas automáticamente por la empresa para cubrir la obligación fiscal del ejecutivo derivada del otorgamiento de una concesión de acciones previa.

Tras la retención, la propiedad directa de Stenger queda en 27,891 acciones. No se reportaron compras, ventas en el mercado abierto ni transacciones con derivados, y no hay cambios en su rol ejecutivo. Dado el tamaño modesto (≈15.000 $) en relación con el número de acciones de HOPE y la naturaleza rutinaria y fiscal de la operación, la presentación es neutral a ligeramente negativa en cuanto a la señal de valor y probablemente no afectará la tesis de inversión.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE)는 Form 4를 제출하며 SEVP 겸 최고위험관리책임자(CRO) Thomas Stenger가 2025년 7월 21일에 1,353주의 보통주를 주당 $11.36에 처분했다고 보고했습니다. 거래 코드는 “F”로, 이는 이전 주식 보상에 따른 세금 부담을 충당하기 위해 회사가 자동으로 주식을 원천징수했음을 의미합니다.

원천징수 후 Stenger의 직접 보유 주식 수27,891주입니다. 매수, 공개 시장 매도 또는 파생상품 거래는 보고되지 않았으며, 그의 임원직에도 변화가 없습니다. HOPE의 주식 수에 비해 거래 규모가 작고(약 1만 5천 달러), 세금 관련 일상적인 거래라는 점을 고려할 때, 이번 제출은 가치 신호 측면에서 중립적이거나 다소 부정적이며 투자 논리에 큰 영향을 미치지 않을 것으로 보입니다.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) a déposé un Formulaire 4 indiquant que le SEVP et Directeur des Risques, Thomas Stenger, a cédé 1 353 actions ordinaires le 21/07/2025 au prix de 11,36 $ par action. La transaction est codée “F”, ce qui signifie que les actions ont été automatiquement retenues par la société pour couvrir l’impôt dû par le dirigeant suite à l’acquisition d’une attribution d’actions antérieure.

Après cette retenue, la détention directe de Stenger s’élève à 27 891 actions. Aucun achat, vente sur le marché ouvert ou transaction dérivée n’a été signalé, et son rôle exécutif reste inchangé. Étant donné la taille modeste (≈15 000 $) par rapport au nombre total d’actions HOPE et la nature routinière et fiscale de l’opération, le dépôt est neutre à légèrement négatif en termes de signal de valeur et ne devrait pas affecter la thèse d’investissement.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, in dem berichtet wird, dass SEVP und Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger am 21.07.2025 1.353 Stammaktien zu je 11,36 $ veräußert hat. Die Transaktion ist mit dem Code „F“ gekennzeichnet, was bedeutet, dass die Aktien vom Unternehmen automatisch einbehalten wurden, um die Steuerverbindlichkeit des Geschäftsführers aus der Vesting-Phase einer früheren Aktienzuteilung zu decken.

Nach dem Einbehalt besitzt Stenger direkt 27.891 Aktien. Es wurden keine Käufe, Verkäufe am offenen Markt oder Derivatgeschäfte gemeldet, und seine Position als Geschäftsführer bleibt unverändert. Aufgrund der vergleichsweise geringen Größe (ca. 15.000 $) im Verhältnis zur Gesamtzahl der HOPE-Aktien und der routinemäßigen, steuerlichen Natur der Transaktion ist die Meldung neutral bis leicht negativ in Bezug auf das Signal für den Wert und wird die Investmentthese wahrscheinlich nicht beeinflussen.

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Insights

TL;DR: Small, tax-withholding sale—minimal impact on HOPE valuation.

The F-code disposition is non-discretionary; Stenger’s remaining 27.9 k shares show continued alignment. With a market cap near $1 bn, a $15 k sale is immaterial and should not influence forecasts or multiples. Insider ownership trend remains stable.

TL;DR: Routine compliance filing; corporate governance posture intact.

Automatic tax withholding transactions are generally benign from a governance lens. No red flags: timely filing, power of attorney used correctly, and executive retains a meaningful stake. Hence, neutral impact on governance risk assessments.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) ha presentato un Modulo 4 segnalando che il SEVP e Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger ha ceduto 1.353 azioni ordinarie il 21/07/2025 al prezzo di 11,36 $ per azione. L’operazione è stata classificata come “F”, indicando che le azioni sono state automaticamente trattenute dalla società per coprire l’imposta dovuta dall’esecutivo in seguito al vesting di un precedente premio azionario.

Dopo questa trattenuta, la posizione diretta di Stenger è di 27.891 azioni. Non sono state segnalate acquisti, vendite sul mercato aperto o operazioni su derivati, e non vi sono cambiamenti nel suo ruolo esecutivo. Considerando la dimensione modesta (circa 15.000 $) rispetto al numero totale di azioni di HOPE e la natura routinaria e fiscale dell’operazione, la segnalazione è neutrale o leggermente negativa in termini di segnale di valore e probabilmente non influenzerà la tesi d’investimento.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) presentó un Formulario 4 informando que el SEVP y Director de Riesgos Thomas Stenger dispuso de 1,353 acciones comunes el 21/07/2025 a $11.36 por acción. La transacción está codificada como “F”, lo que indica que las acciones fueron retenidas automáticamente por la empresa para cubrir la obligación fiscal del ejecutivo derivada del otorgamiento de una concesión de acciones previa.

Tras la retención, la propiedad directa de Stenger queda en 27,891 acciones. No se reportaron compras, ventas en el mercado abierto ni transacciones con derivados, y no hay cambios en su rol ejecutivo. Dado el tamaño modesto (≈15.000 $) en relación con el número de acciones de HOPE y la naturaleza rutinaria y fiscal de la operación, la presentación es neutral a ligeramente negativa en cuanto a la señal de valor y probablemente no afectará la tesis de inversión.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE)는 Form 4를 제출하며 SEVP 겸 최고위험관리책임자(CRO) Thomas Stenger가 2025년 7월 21일에 1,353주의 보통주를 주당 $11.36에 처분했다고 보고했습니다. 거래 코드는 “F”로, 이는 이전 주식 보상에 따른 세금 부담을 충당하기 위해 회사가 자동으로 주식을 원천징수했음을 의미합니다.

원천징수 후 Stenger의 직접 보유 주식 수27,891주입니다. 매수, 공개 시장 매도 또는 파생상품 거래는 보고되지 않았으며, 그의 임원직에도 변화가 없습니다. HOPE의 주식 수에 비해 거래 규모가 작고(약 1만 5천 달러), 세금 관련 일상적인 거래라는 점을 고려할 때, 이번 제출은 가치 신호 측면에서 중립적이거나 다소 부정적이며 투자 논리에 큰 영향을 미치지 않을 것으로 보입니다.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) a déposé un Formulaire 4 indiquant que le SEVP et Directeur des Risques, Thomas Stenger, a cédé 1 353 actions ordinaires le 21/07/2025 au prix de 11,36 $ par action. La transaction est codée “F”, ce qui signifie que les actions ont été automatiquement retenues par la société pour couvrir l’impôt dû par le dirigeant suite à l’acquisition d’une attribution d’actions antérieure.

Après cette retenue, la détention directe de Stenger s’élève à 27 891 actions. Aucun achat, vente sur le marché ouvert ou transaction dérivée n’a été signalé, et son rôle exécutif reste inchangé. Étant donné la taille modeste (≈15 000 $) par rapport au nombre total d’actions HOPE et la nature routinière et fiscale de l’opération, le dépôt est neutre à légèrement négatif en termes de signal de valeur et ne devrait pas affecter la thèse d’investissement.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, in dem berichtet wird, dass SEVP und Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger am 21.07.2025 1.353 Stammaktien zu je 11,36 $ veräußert hat. Die Transaktion ist mit dem Code „F“ gekennzeichnet, was bedeutet, dass die Aktien vom Unternehmen automatisch einbehalten wurden, um die Steuerverbindlichkeit des Geschäftsführers aus der Vesting-Phase einer früheren Aktienzuteilung zu decken.

Nach dem Einbehalt besitzt Stenger direkt 27.891 Aktien. Es wurden keine Käufe, Verkäufe am offenen Markt oder Derivatgeschäfte gemeldet, und seine Position als Geschäftsführer bleibt unverändert. Aufgrund der vergleichsweise geringen Größe (ca. 15.000 $) im Verhältnis zur Gesamtzahl der HOPE-Aktien und der routinemäßigen, steuerlichen Natur der Transaktion ist die Meldung neutral bis leicht negativ in Bezug auf das Signal für den Wert und wird die Investmentthese wahrscheinlich nicht beeinflussen.

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).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Koh Peter

(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)
SEVP & COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2025
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 07/21/2025 F 1,382(1) D $11.36 136,068 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
Incentive Stock Option (right to buy) $17.18 (2) 09/01/2026 Common Stock 20,000 20,000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability incurred by the vesting of a previously granted award.
2. Non-qualified stock options granted on September 1, 2016 pursuant to the 2016 ICP. These options were fully vested as of September 1, 2021.
/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Peter Koh 07/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What did HOPE’s executive Thomas Stenger report in the latest Form 4?

He reported the disposition of 1,353 common shares at $11.36 on 07/21/2025 to cover tax withholding.

How many HOPE shares does Thomas Stenger hold after the transaction?

The filing shows he now directly owns 27,891 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock.

Was the sale an open-market transaction?

No. Transaction code F means shares were automatically withheld by the company for tax purposes, not sold on the market.

Does this Form 4 indicate any change in Stenger’s role at HOPE?

No. He remains SEVP & Chief Risk Officer; the filing reports only a tax-related share disposition.

Is the reported sale material to HOPE shareholders?

At roughly $15,000 in value and routine in nature, the transaction is considered immaterial to overall shareholder value.
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