Form 4 Filing for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

This filing details transactions by Thomas M. Lo, EVP, Chief Admin Officer of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP. On July 27, 2026, 2,896 Restricted Stock Units vested, converting to Common Stock. These units were previously awarded and reported on a Form 3. Following the vesting, Mr. Lo acquired 2,896 shares of Common Stock. Concurrently, a sale of 934 shares of Common Stock occurred at a price of $62.56 per share. Post-transaction, Mr. Lo holds 3,962 shares of Common Stock directly. The filing indicates a change in holdings related to officer compensation and stock transactions.