CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

The Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank. The Bancorp also holds twelve limited partnerships focused on affordable housing investments, where Cathay Bank is the sole limited partner. Additionally, The Bancorp owns 100% of the common stock of five statutory business trusts: Cathay Capital Trust I, Cathay Statutory Trust I, Cathay Capital Trust II, Cathay Capital Trust III, and Cathay Capital Trust IV. These trusts, established between June 2003 and May 2007, issue capital securities representing preferred beneficial interests in their assets. The Bancorp is regulated by the Federal Reserve, while Cathay Bank is regulated by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As of December 31, 2025, The Bancorp reported $24.23 billion in total consolidated assets, $19.94 billion in net loans, $20.89 billion in deposits, and $2.93 billion in shareholders' equity. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "CATY". Its principal place of business is 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012.