Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 2, 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc., (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope, has received all required regulatory approvals for its previously-announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The information furnished purs…

CEO — Kevin S. Kim: The filing discloses an extension of an existing employment agreement for the sitting CEO, which is a contractual amendment rather than a change in personnel or a departure.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 27, 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter and six months ended and as of June 30, 2026. A copy of the July 27, 2026, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On July 27, 2026, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about August 20, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2026. A copy of the July 27, 2026, news release is filed as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 28, 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the first quarter ended and as of March 31, 2026. A copy of the April 28, 2026, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On April 28, 2026, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about May 22, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2026. A copy of the April 28, 2026, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

President & Chief Operating Officer of the Bank — Peter J. Koh: Peter J. Koh was promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of the Bank.

Regulation FD Disclosure. On March 31, 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc., (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope, has entered into a definitive agreement under which Bank of Hope will acquire the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. In addition, the Company has made available an…

Director — David P. Malone, Lisa K. Pai: David P. Malone and Lisa K. Pai intend to retire from the Board effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Other Events. On January 27, 2026, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about February 20, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2026. A copy of the January 27, 2026, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 27, 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter and full year ended and as of December 31, 2025. A copy of the January 27, 2026, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

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Director — Scott Yoon-Suk Whang: A director is retiring from the board at the annual meeting without any disagreement, which is a routine and orderly succession event.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 28, 2025, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter and nine months ended and as of September 30, 2025. A copy of the October 28, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On October 28, 2025, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about November 21, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2025. A copy of the October 28, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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…

Director — Steven S. Koh: The Honorary Chairman is retiring from the board in an orderly manner without any disagreement, which is a routine succession event rather than a shock departure.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 22, 2025, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the second quarter and six months ended and as of June 30, 2025. A copy of the July 22, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On July 22, 2025, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about August 15, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 1, 2025. A copy of the July 22, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On June 13, 2025, Hope Bancorp, Inc., (the “Company”) completed a sale of a portion of its investment securities portfolio available for sale (“AFS”) as part of a strategic repositioning to help improve the Company’s future earnings and profitability. The Company sold investment securities AFS with a fair value of $422 million and an aggregate weighted average book yield of 2.32%, consisting of lower-yielding mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, munic…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 22, 2025, Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“HOPE” or the “Company”) issued a news release concerning its results of operations and financial condition for the first quarter ended and as of March 31, 2025. A copy of the April 22, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On April 22, 2025, the Company issued a news release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The cash dividend is payable on or about May 16, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 2, 2025. A copy of the April 22, 2025, news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On April 2, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Territorial Bancorp Inc., a Maryland corporation (“Territorial”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Territorial Savings Bank, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and between the Company and Territorial entered into on April 26, 2024. Under the Merger Agreement, Territorial merged wit…

Senior Executive Vice President — Kyu S. Kim: The filing discloses a change in title and responsibilities for a senior executive, not a departure or new hire.

Director — William J. Lewis: A director is retiring from the board at the annual meeting, which is a routine governance change rather than a loss of a senior executive officer.