HOPE · Hope Bancorp, Inc.

Summary

Hope Bancorp, Inc. disclosed that directors David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai notified the Company on March 19, 2026, of their intent to retire from the Board effective as of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will not stand for re-election. Their decisions were not due to any disagreements with the Company’s operations, policies, or practices, and they will continue serving until the end of their terms.

Key takeaways

• David P. Malone, Board member and chair of the Board Risk Committee, to retire effective 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Lisa K. Pai, Board member and member of Board Risk Committee and Executive Committee, to retire effective 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Retirements not resulting from any disagreements with Company operations, policies, or practices.