Hope Bancorp, Inc. - HOPE STOCK NEWS

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced a new stock repurchase program allowing the buyback of up to $50 million in common stock. This decision, endorsed by management, reflects confidence in the company's improved operational performance post-COVID-19. The program aims to enhance long-term shareholder value by redeploying excess capital at favorable valuations. Notably, there is no expiration for this authorization, and repurchases will adapt based on market conditions and trading volume.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share, payable on August 13, 2021, to stockholders of record by the close of business on July 30, 2021. The company will host an investor conference call on July 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PT to review financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2021. With assets of $17.47 billion, Hope Bancorp serves a diverse customer base across the U.S.

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) reported a 23% increase in net income for Q2 2021, reaching $53.8 million or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to $43.7 million in Q1 2021. The quarter also saw a 61% surge in loan originations, totaling $894 million, despite a 2% decrease in loans receivable due to strategic loan sales and forgiveness. The net interest margin expanded to 3.11%, supported by lower deposit costs. Additionally, the company recorded a negative provision for credit losses of $7 million, reflecting improved economic conditions.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) will announce its Q2 2021 financial results on July 20, 2021, post-market. A conference call is set for July 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PT to discuss these results. The company's total assets reached $17.2 billion as of March 31, 2021, with 53 branches nationwide, focusing on business banking and real estate lending. The call can be accessed via phone or a live webcast, with archived access available for a year after.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share, payable on or about May 21, 2021, to stockholders recorded by May 7, 2021. The company will also host an investor conference call on April 28, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PT to discuss its first quarter financial results ending March 31, 2021. Hope Bancorp, with $17.2 billion in total assets, serves a diverse customer base through its 53 branches across multiple states and specializes in banking products for small and medium-sized businesses.

Hope Bancorp reported a strong first quarter for 2021, with net income of $43.7 million ($0.35 per diluted share), up 54% from Q4 2020 and 68% year-over-year. Key highlights include $847 million in loan originations, significantly aided by $305 million in PPP funding. Noninterest bearing deposits rose 13% from year-end, comprising a record 38% of total deposits. The net interest margin expanded 4 basis points to 3.06%, supported by declining deposit costs. However, criticized assets increased due to COVID-19 impacts on the travel sector.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) has announced the upcoming release of its financial results for the first quarter of 2021, scheduled for April 27, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will take place on April 28, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PT. Interested parties can participate via telephonic access or a live webcast available on the company's investor relations website. Hope Bancorp operates the Bank of Hope, which had total assets of $17.1 billion as of December 31, 2020, serving a diverse customer base across several U.S. states.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced that directors Chung Hyun Lee and Jin Chul Jhung will not seek re-election at the 2021 Annual Meeting, retiring after long tenures. Lee has served on the board for 35 years, while Jhung has been a member since 1998, contributing to two significant mergers. Both expressed pride in their contributions to the Bank's growth and diversification. The date for the annual meeting will be disclosed in April 2021. As of December 31, 2020, Bank of Hope had $17.1 billion in assets, operating 53 branches across several states.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced that top executives, including Chairman and CEO Kevin S. Kim, CFO Alex Ko, and Chief Credit Officer Peter Koh, will engage in virtual meetings with institutional investors on March 2, 2021, during the Piper Sandler 2021 Western Financial Services Conference.

The investor presentation will be accessible on the Company's website starting the same day. Hope Bancorp operates Bank of Hope, a super regional Korean-American bank with $17.1 billion in assets, serving various states with 53 branches and specialized lending services.