Was the CATY share grant to Felix S. Fernandez an open-market purchase?

No, it was reported as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 shows transaction code A, a price of $0.00 per share, and a footnote describing it as a grant of fully vested common stock of CATY.

Director at Cathay General (NASDAQ: CATY) gets 1,593-share stock grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FERNANDEZ FELIX S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Cathay General Bancorp director Felix S. Fernandez received a grant of 1,593 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026. The award was fully vested and carried a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase. Following the grant, he holds 1,593 shares directly and an additional 14,960 shares indirectly through the Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider FERNANDEZ FELIX S

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,593	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,593 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 14,960 shares (Indirect, Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 1,593 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 1,593 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 1,593 shares Common Stock grant on April 15, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for stock grant

Direct holdings after grant 1,593 shares Common Stock held directly by Felix S. Fernandez

Indirect holdings after grant 14,960 shares Common Stock held via Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust

Transaction date April 15, 2026 Date of Common Stock grant

Key Terms

Common Stock, fully vested, Grant, award, or other acquisition, indirect, +1 more

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Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transactions"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

fully vested financial

"footnote: "Grant of fully vested common stock of CATY.""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

indirect financial

"ownership_type: "indirect" for Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/17/2026 - 06:39 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FERNANDEZ FELIX S

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

777 NORTH BROADWAY

(Street)

LOS ANGELES

CALIFORNIA

90012

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP [ CATY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock								14,960	I	Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A		1,593⁽¹⁾	A	$0	1,593	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of fully vested common stock of CATY.

	/s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did CATY director Felix S. Fernandez report?

Felix S. Fernandez reported receiving a grant of 1,593 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. The shares were fully vested on the grant date and represent equity compensation, not an open-market purchase, according to the Form 4 filing details.

How many Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shares were granted to Felix S. Fernandez?

He was granted 1,593 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 indicates these shares were fully vested upon grant, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a director stock award rather than a cash-funded share purchase.

On what date did Felix S. Fernandez receive the 1,593 CATY shares?

The grant occurred on April 15, 2026. On that date, 1,593 fully vested shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock were awarded to Felix S. Fernandez, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction data for non-derivative securities.

What are Felix S. Fernandez’s total Cathay General Bancorp holdings after this grant?

After the grant, he holds 1,593 CATY shares directly and 14,960 shares indirectly. The indirect position is held through the Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust, as noted in the filing’s ownership section for indirect holdings.

Does the Form 4 for CATY show any derivative securities for Felix S. Fernandez?

No derivative securities are listed for him in this Form 4. The derivative summary section is empty, and all reported positions relate to Cathay General Bancorp common stock held directly or indirectly through the Felix & Katherine Fernandez Trust.