Hope Bancorp exec sells 1,650 shares at $13.80

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOPE BANCORP INC (HOPE) executive Thomas Stenger, SEVP and Chief Risk Officer, reported selling 1,650 shares of common stock on September 1, 2026 in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $13.80, with trades between $13.80 and $13.81, and now directly holds 24,478 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,650 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Stenger Thomas

Role SEVP, Chief Risk Officer

Sold 1,650 shs ($23K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	1,650	$13.80	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 24,478 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.80 to $13.81, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to HOPE Bancorp, Inc., any security holder of HOPE Bancorp, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,650 shares Weighted average sale price: $13.80 per share Sale price range: $13.80–$13.81 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 1,650 shares Common stock sold by Thomas Stenger on September 1, 2026

Weighted average sale price $13.80 per share Average price for the 1,650 shares sold on September 1, 2026

Sale price range $13.80–$13.81 per share Prices of multiple transactions included in the reported sale

Shares held after transaction 24,478 shares Direct holdings of Thomas Stenger following the September 1, 2026 sale

Net shares sold in filing 1,650 shares Net sell direction across all transactions in this Form 4

Key Terms

weighted average price, open-market transaction, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

open-market transaction market

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

An open-market transaction is a buy or sell of a company's shares or other securities conducted on a public exchange at the current market price, rather than through a private agreement. Investors watch these trades because they change the number of shares available and can move the price immediately—similar to how a large purchase at a busy store can raise demand and affect the checkout price—so such activity can signal market sentiment and alter ownership stakes.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this sale"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did HOPE (HOPE) report in this Form 4?

HOPE reported that executive Thomas Stenger, SEVP and Chief Risk Officer, sold 1,650 shares of common stock on September 1, 2026 in an open-market transaction and updated his remaining direct holdings afterward.

At what price were the 1,650 HOPE shares sold by the executive?

The 1,650 HOPE shares were sold at a weighted average price of $13.80 per share, with multiple trades executed at prices ranging from $13.80 to $13.81, inclusive, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote.

How many HOPE (HOPE) shares does Thomas Stenger hold after this sale?

After the reported sale, Thomas Stenger directly holds 24,478 shares of HOPE common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects only the position reported in this Form 4 filing.

Was the HOPE (HOPE) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a plan, and there is no footnote stating that the September 1, 2026 sale of 1,650 shares was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Is this HOPE (HOPE) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a sale?

The Form 4 reports a sale of HOPE common stock. Thomas Stenger disposed of 1,650 shares on September 1, 2026 in an open-market or private transaction, as indicated by the Form 4 transaction code for a sale.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stenger Thomas

(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 Risk Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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	09/01/2026		S		1,650	D	$13.8(1)	24,478	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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.80 to $13.81, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to HOPE Bancorp, Inc., any security holder of HOPE Bancorp, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Thomas Stenger	09/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)