HOPE (NASDAQ: HOPE) executive uses 5,167 shares to cover tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOPE Bancorp senior executive John Bunting reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition. On the vesting of a previously granted equity award, 5,167 shares of Common Stock were disposed at $12.26 per share to cover his tax liability, rather than through an open-market sale.

Following this transaction, Bunting directly holds 48,290 shares of HOPE Bancorp common stock. The filing reflects a compensation-related administrative event, not a discretionary purchase or sale decision in the open market.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bunting John

Role SEVP, Chief Corp. Inst.Bnk Ofr

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	5,167	$12.26	$63K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 48,290 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares disposed for tax withholding: 5,167 shares Disposition price per share: $12.26 per share Shares held after transaction: 48,290 shares

3 metrics

Shares disposed for tax withholding 5,167 shares Common Stock tax-withholding disposition on 2026-04-16

Disposition price per share $12.26 per share Price used for tax-withholding share disposition

Shares held after transaction 48,290 shares Direct HOPE common stock holdings following Form 4 transaction

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, vesting, previously granted award, Form 4

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"tax-withholding disposition of 5,167 HOPE common shares"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

vesting financial

"tax liability incurred by the vesting of a previously granted award"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

previously granted award financial

"vesting of a previously granted award"

Form 4 regulatory

"John Bunting’s HOPE Form 4 transaction"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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X

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^*

Bunting John

(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)
	SEVP, Chief Corp. Inst.Bnk Ofr

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

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	04/16/2026		F		5,167(1)	D	$12.26	48,290	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 John Bunting	04/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HOPE (HOPE) executive John Bunting report?

John Bunting reported a tax-withholding disposition of 5,167 HOPE common shares. The shares were withheld to satisfy taxes triggered by vesting of a prior equity award, not sold in an open-market trade.

Was John Bunting’s HOPE (HOPE) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were disposed to satisfy Bunting’s tax liability from a vesting stock award, according to the footnote disclosure.

How many HOPE (HOPE) shares did John Bunting dispose of for taxes?

He disposed of 5,167 shares of HOPE common stock at $12.26 per share. The filing specifies this was to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of a previously granted equity award.

How many HOPE (HOPE) shares does John Bunting hold after this Form 4?

After the tax-withholding transaction, John Bunting directly holds 48,290 HOPE common shares. This remaining position shows he continues to retain a significant stake following the compensation-related share disposition.

What does transaction code F mean in John Bunting’s HOPE (HOPE) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to pay exercise price or tax liabilities. Here, Bunting’s 5,167 shares were used to satisfy taxes from the vesting of an earlier stock award.