Hope Bancorp (HOPE) EVP awarded 10,793 RSUs under 2024 equity plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hope Bancorp executive Brian William Hawley, EVP and Chief Retail Banking Officer, received a grant of 10,793 restricted stock units of Hope common stock on April 14, 2026 under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Following this award, he directly owns 31,301 shares.

The RSUs vest over time, with 3,597 units scheduled to vest on April 14, 2027 and 3,598 units each on March 21, 2028 and March 21, 2029. Each vested RSU will convert into one share of common stock, making this a compensation-related, non-market acquisition rather than an open-market share purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hawley Brian William

Role EVP, Chief Retail Banking Ofcr

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,793	$10.84	$117K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,301 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 10,793 RSUs Grant price reference: $10.84 per share Post-transaction holdings: 31,301 shares +3 more

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RSU grant size 10,793 RSUs Awarded on April 14, 2026 under 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

Grant price reference $10.84 per share Reported transaction price per share for RSU award

Post-transaction holdings 31,301 shares Common stock directly owned after RSU grant

First vesting tranche 3,597 RSUs Scheduled to vest on April 14, 2027

Second vesting tranche 3,598 RSUs Scheduled to vest on March 21, 2028

Third vesting tranche 3,598 RSUs Scheduled to vest on March 21, 2029

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units ("RSU"), 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vest, contingent right

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Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") financial

"Total 10,793 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on April 14, 2026"

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"granted on April 14, 2026 pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan ("2024 EIP")"

vest financial

"Installments of 3,597 shares will vest on April 14, 2027, and 3,598 shares each will vest"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

contingent right financial

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

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^*

Hawley Brian William

(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, Chief Retail Banking Ofcr

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		10,793(1)	A	$10.84	31,301	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 10,793 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 3,597 shares will vest on April 14, 2027, and 3,598 shares each will vest on March 21, 2028 and March 21, 2029.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Brian Hawley	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HOPE executive Brian Hawley report?

Brian Hawley reported receiving a grant of 10,793 restricted stock units of Hope Bancorp common stock as compensation. These RSUs were awarded under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and represent a contingent right to receive an equal number of shares over time.

Is Brian Hawley’s HOPE stock transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction is a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Hawley received 10,793 restricted stock units as an award under Hope Bancorp’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, meaning no open-market buying occurred and the shares vest over a multi-year schedule.

How many HOPE shares does Brian Hawley hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported RSU grant, Brian Hawley directly holds 31,301 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock. This figure reflects his ownership position following the 10,793 restricted stock units awarded on April 14, 2026 under the company’s equity incentive plan.

What is the vesting schedule for Brian Hawley’s 10,793 HOPE RSUs?

The 10,793 restricted stock units vest in three installments. 3,597 RSUs vest on April 14, 2027, and 3,598 RSUs vest on March 21, 2028 and March 21, 2029. Each vested unit converts into one share of Hope Bancorp common stock.

Under which plan were Brian Hawley’s HOPE restricted stock units granted?

The restricted stock units were granted pursuant to the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides stock-based compensation such as RSUs to executives, aligning their interests with shareholders through future delivery of common shares as awards vest.