CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

Cathay General Bancorp announced that Ms. Lana Chan, who joined the boards of the Company and Cathay Bank on February 5, 2026, has been appointed to key board committees. Effective May 21, 2026, Ms. Chan will serve on both the Audit Committee and the Investment Committee for both entities. The board has also determined that Ms. Chan qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert."

Cathay General Bancorp reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with net income increasing 25.0% to $86.9 million and basic EPS rising 31.3% to $1.30. Net interest income before provision for credit losses grew by 9.9% to $194.2 million, while total non-interest income saw a significant 84.4% increase to $20.7 million, primarily due to net gains from equity securities. The company also noted a $15.7 million impairment loss on available-for-sale investment securities and a 20.8% decrease in non-accrual loans to $89.0 million.

Cathay General Bancorp announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, through a press release issued on April 22, 2026. The company is scheduled to host a conference call on the same day to discuss these results. Supplemental presentation materials related to the financial performance are also available on the company's website.