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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): January 22, 2026

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012

(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 22, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated January 22, 2026

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated January 22, 2026

104

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: January 22, 2026

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:
/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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2025-10-21

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): October 21, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California
90012

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2025, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 21, 2025

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated October 21, 2025

104

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: October 21, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2025-07-22
2025-07-22

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): July 22, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California
90012

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 22, 2025, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits

99.1
Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated July 22, 2025

99.2
Presentation Materials, dated July 22, 2025

104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: July 22, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2025-04-21
2025-04-21

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): April 21, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012

(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 21, 2025, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated April 21, 2025

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated April 21, 2025

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: April 21, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2025-01-22
2025-01-22

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): January 22, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012

(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 22, 2025, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated January 22, 2025

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated January 22, 2025

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: January 22, 2025

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2024-10-21
2024-10-21

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): October 21, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California
90012

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2024, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 21, 2024

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated October 21, 2024

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: October 21, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2024-07-22
2024-07-22

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): July 22, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 22, 2024, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01          Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated July 22, 2024

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated July 22, 2024

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: July 22, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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false
0000861842

0000861842

2024-04-22
2024-04-22

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): April 22, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012

(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2024, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01          Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2024 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated April 22, 2024

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated April 22, 2024

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: April 22, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  January 24, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 24, 2024, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 2023. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.   Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.  A
presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A
copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General
Bancorp, dated January 24, 2024

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated
January 24, 2024

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  January 24, 2024

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  October 23, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02           Results

of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 23, 2023, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2023. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01           Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results.  A presentation to
accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the
Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01           Financial

Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of
Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 23, 2023

99.2

Presentation
Materials, dated October 23, 2023

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  October 23, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Office

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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):  July 24, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2023, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended June
30, 2023. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, July 24, 2023 at
3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results.  A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation
Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1      Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated July 24, 2023

99.2      Presentation
Materials, dated July 24, 2023

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  July 24, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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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):  April 20, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 20, 2023, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March
31, 2023. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2023 financial results.  A presentation to
accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the
Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated April 20, 2023

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated April 20, 2023

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  April 20, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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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):  January 25, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 25, 2023, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 2022. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results.  A
presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A
copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated January 25, 2023

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated
January 25, 2023

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  January 25, 2023

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  October 24, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02.         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 24, 2022, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended
September 30, 2022. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.         Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results.  A presentation to
accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the
Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press
Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 24, 2022

99.2

Presentation
Materials, dated October 24, 2022

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  October 24, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  July 25, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02                          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 25, 2022, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. That
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.                          Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its second quarter 2022 financial results.  A presentation to
accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the
Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01                          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)            Exhibits

99.1            Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated July 25, 2022

99.2            Presentation Materials, dated July 25, 2022

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  July 25, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  April 25, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02                          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 25, 2022, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. That
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.                          Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, March 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results.  A presentation to
accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the
Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01                          Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated
April 25, 2022

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated April 25, 2022

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  April 25, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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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):  January 27, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213)
625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

CATY

The 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02.              Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 27, 2022, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31,
2021. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.              Regulation FD Disclosure.

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results.  A
presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A
copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01.              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay
General Bancorp, dated January 27, 2022

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated
January 27, 2022

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  January 27, 2022

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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0000861842

0000861842

2021-10-25
2021-10-25

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): October 25, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California     90012

(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2021, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits (d)

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated October 25, 2021

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated October 25, 2021

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  October 25, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

caty-8k_20210726.htm

false
0000861842

0000861842

2021-07-26
2021-07-26

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):  July 26, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California     90012

(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 26, 2021, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results.  A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

99.1

Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated July 26, 2021

99.2

Presentation Materials, dated July 26, 2021

104

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  July 26, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

caty-8k_20210426.htm

false
0000861842

0000861842

2021-04-26
2021-04-26

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):  April 26, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31830

95-4274680

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California

90012

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

CATY

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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 26, 2021, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results.  A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

99.1Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated April 26, 2021

99.2Presentation Materials, dated April 26, 2021

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:  April 26, 2021

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

By:

/s/ Heng W. Chen

Heng W. Chen

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer