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RBB Bancorp COO Gary Fan to exit in 2026

RBB Bancorp discloses a planned leadership transition as its bank subsidiary COO, Gary Fan, will depart on September 30, 2026 with contractual severance.

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RBB Bancorp reports that Gary Fan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Business Bank, will conclude his tenure effective September 30, 2026. On August 31, 2026, the company and Mr. Fan mutually decided not to renew his employment agreement beyond its December 4, 2026 expiration, as part of the bank’s leadership transition plan.

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Fan will receive a severance payment equal to six months of his current annual base salary, conditioned on his signing a general release of claims in favor of the bank and related parties. The board expresses appreciation for his service and his role in supporting an orderly transition.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
COO departure effective date September 30, 2026 Effective date of Gary Fan’s conclusion of tenure at Royal Business Bank
Employment agreement expiration December 4, 2026 Current expiration date of Gary Fan’s employment agreement
Mutual decision date August 31, 2026 Date company and Gary Fan decided not to renew the employment agreement
Severance payment duration Six months of current annual base salary Severance owed to Gary Fan upon departure, subject to release of claims
severance payment financial
"will be entitled to receive a severance payment in the amount of six"
employment agreement financial
"his employment agreement would not be renewed beyond its current expiration"
leadership transition plan other
"was made as part of the Bank’s leadership transition plan"
general release of claims regulatory
"conditioned upon Mr. Fan’s execution of a general release of claims"

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What executive leadership change did RBB (RBB Bancorp) announce?

RBB Bancorp announced that Gary Fan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Royal Business Bank, will conclude his tenure with the bank effective September 30, 2026 as part of a leadership transition plan.

Why is RBB Bancorp (RBB) not renewing Gary Fan’s employment agreement?

RBB Bancorp states that on August 31, 2026 the company and Gary Fan mutually decided not to renew his employment agreement beyond its December 4, 2026 expiration, and that this decision was part of the bank’s leadership transition plan.

What severance will Gary Fan receive from RBB Bancorp’s bank subsidiary?

Upon his departure, Gary Fan will be entitled to a severance payment equal to six months of his current annual base salary, provided he executes a general release of claims in favor of Royal Business Bank and related parties.

What conditions apply to the severance payment disclosed by RBB (RBB Bancorp)?

Payment of the severance equal to six months of current annual base salary is conditioned on Gary Fan’s execution of a general release of claims covering the bank and its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, attorneys, agents, and related parties.

What role does Gary Fan hold at RBB Bancorp’s subsidiary until his departure?

Until his departure effective September 30, 2026, Gary Fan serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Royal Business Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of RBB Bancorp.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 

 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 4, 2026 (August 31, 2026
 

 
RBB BANCORP
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 

 
California
001-38149
27-2776416
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
1055 Wilshire Blvd., 12th floor,
Los Angeles, California
 
90017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (213) 627-9888
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading
Symbol(s)
 
Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value
 
RBB
 
NASDAQ Global Select Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


 
 

 
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
Mr. Gary Fan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”), the wholly-owned subsidiary of RBB Bancorp (the “Company”), will conclude his tenure with the Bank effective September 30, 2026, following the Company’s and Mr. Fan’s mutual decision on August 31, 2026 that his employment agreement would not be renewed beyond its current expiration date of December 4, 2026. The decision not to renew Mr. Fan’s employment agreement was made as part of the Bank’s leadership transition plan.
 
Pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, upon his departure from the Bank, Mr. Fan will be entitled to receive a severance payment in the amount of six (6) months of his current annual base salary. Payment of this severance amount is conditioned upon Mr. Fan’s execution of a general release of claims in favor of the Bank and its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, attorneys, agents and all other related parties.
 
The Company’s Board of Directors appreciates Mr. Fan’s contributions and leadership during his tenure with the Bank and thanks him for his commitment to facilitating a smooth transition.
 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
RBB BANCORP
(Registrant)
       
Date: September 4, 2026
By:
 
/s/ Lynn Hopkins
     
Lynn Hopkins
     
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

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