Hope Bancorp Announces Executive and Director Changes
Ticker: HOPE · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 29, 2025 · CIK: 1128361
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, board-composition, executive-compensation
Related Tickers: HOPE
TL;DR
HOPE BANCORP shakes up leadership and board on 8/26. New exec comp details filed.
AI Summary
Hope Bancorp, Inc. announced on August 26, 2025, changes in its executive team and board of directors. The filing details the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to compensatory arrangements for its named executive officers. This report also includes a Regulation FD disclosure and financial statements and exhibits.
Why It Matters
Changes in leadership and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy, risk appetite, or operational focus, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive and board composition can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational stability.
Key Players & Entities
- HOPE BANCORP, INC. (company) — Registrant
- August 26, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 95-4849715 (ein) — I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
- 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400 (address) — Principal executive offices
- Los Angeles, California (location) — City and State of principal executive offices
- 213-639-1700 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
What specific roles have seen departures or appointments within Hope Bancorp?
The filing indicates the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, though specific names and roles are not detailed in the provided text.
What is the effective date of the reported changes?
The date of the earliest event reported is August 26, 2025.
What is Hope Bancorp's state of incorporation and EIN?
Hope Bancorp, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and has an I.R.S. Employer Identification No. of 95-4849715.
Where are Hope Bancorp's principal executive offices located?
The principal executive offices are located at 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, California.
What other items are included in this 8-K filing besides executive and director changes?
This filing also includes a Regulation FD disclosure and financial statements and exhibits.
Filing Stats: 757 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.9 · Accepted 2025-08-29 07:36:10
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — of the Act: Common Stock , par value $0.001 per share HOPE NASDAQ Global Select Mar
Filing Documents
- hope-20250826.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- a991kohretirementpressrele.htm (EX-99.1) — 15KB
- hb_logoxhorizxgradientxrgb.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 153KB
- 0001128361-25-000039.txt ( ) — 372KB
- hope-20250826.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- hope-20250826_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- hope-20250826_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- hope-20250826_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On August 29, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Koh's retirement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements Some statements in this 8-K may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "will," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions. With respect to any such forward-looking statements, Hope Bancorp claims the protection provided for in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties. Hope Bancorp's actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Hope Bancorp does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release, dated August 2 9 , 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HOPE BANCORP, INC. Date: August 29, 2025 By: /s/ Kevin S. Kim Kevin S. Kim Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer