---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001128361-26-000043"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HOPE"
cik: "0001128361"
company_name: "HOPE BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-25T21:10:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-25T21:12:03.704483+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hope Bancorp extends CEO Kevin S. Kim's employment term to Aug 2031

## Summary
- Extension Agreement dated Aug 24, 2026 amends Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Kevin S. Kim.
- Initial term extended from March 31, 2027 to August 31, 2031; automatic renewal cap moved to August 31, 2033.
- Kim continues as President and CEO of Hope Bancorp and CEO of Bank of Hope; all other terms unchanged.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001128361-26-000043
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HOPE
- cik: 0001128361
- company_name: HOPE BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-25T21:10:25+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000043/0001128361-26-000043-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000043/hope-20260824.htm

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