Director Nelson Chung's Stock Grant in Cathay General Bancorp

This Form 4 filing reports that Nelson Chung, a director of Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), received a grant of 1,593 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026. The shares were granted as fully vested common stock with a transaction price of $0.00, bringing his direct ownership to 10,432 shares. The filing also discloses Chung's indirect holdings through various entities: 10,000 shares each in a Defined Benefit Plan and Pension Plan, and 18,593 shares held through the Chung Family Trust, for a total indirect holding of 38,593 shares. Combined with his direct holdings, Chung has beneficial ownership of 49,025 shares of CATY common stock. The filing was signed by attorney-in-fact Georgia Lo on April 17, 2026.