Risk chief at Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) awarded 11,992 RSUs

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Stenger Thomas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hope Bancorp senior executive vice president and Chief Risk Officer Thomas Stenger received a grant of 11,992 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock, valued at $10.84 per share, as equity compensation. Each RSU equals one share of Hope common stock when it vests.

The RSUs vest in three installments: 3,997 shares on April 14, 2027, 3,997 shares on March 21, 2028, and 3,998 shares on March 21, 2029, under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. After this grant, Stenger directly holds 27,628 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Stenger Thomas

Role SEVP, Chief Risk Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	11,992	$10.84	$130K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,628 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 11,992 units Grant reference price: $10.84 per share Shares after grant: 27,628 shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 11,992 units Restricted Stock Units granted on April 14, 2026

Grant reference price $10.84 per share Price per share associated with RSU grant

Shares after grant 27,628 shares Total common shares directly held after transaction

First vesting tranche 3,997 shares Vest on April 14, 2027

Second vesting tranche 3,997 shares Vest on March 21, 2028

Third vesting tranche 3,998 shares Vest on March 21, 2029

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vest

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Total 11,992 Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") were granted on April 14, 2026"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

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

vest financial

"Installments of 3,997 shares will each vest on April 14, 2027 and March 21, 2028, and 3,998 shares will vest on March 21, 2029."

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/16/2026 - 03:00 PM

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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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)
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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/14/2026		A		11,992⁽¹⁾	A	$10.84	27,628	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Total 11,992 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 3,997 shares will each vest on April 14, 2027 and March 21, 2028, and 3,998 shares will vest on March 21, 2029.

	/s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Thomas Stenger	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did HOPE’s Thomas Stenger report in this Form 4 filing?

Thomas Stenger reported receiving a grant of 11,992 restricted stock units of Hope Bancorp common stock. These RSUs were issued as equity compensation under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan and will convert into shares as they vest over multiple future dates.

Was the HOPE Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a stock grant?

The transaction was a stock grant, not a market purchase. Stenger received 11,992 restricted stock units as a compensation award, labeled as a grant or other acquisition, rather than buying shares on the open market at his own initiative.

How do the 11,992 RSUs granted to HOPE’s risk chief vest over time?

The 11,992 RSUs vest in three tranches: 3,997 units on April 14, 2027, 3,997 units on March 21, 2028, and 3,998 units on March 21, 2029. Each vested unit entitles Stenger to receive one share of Hope Bancorp common stock.

What is the reference price and total direct holdings for HOPE’s Thomas Stenger?

The reported reference price for the RSU grant is $10.84 per share. After this award, Stenger directly holds 27,628 shares of Hope Bancorp common stock, reflecting his updated ownership position following the equity compensation grant.

Under which plan were the HOPE restricted stock units granted to Thomas Stenger?

The 11,992 restricted stock units were granted under the Hope Bancorp, Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan is used by the company to provide equity-based compensation, aligning executive incentives with long-term shareholder interests through stock and stock-based awards.