---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001128361-26-000047"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HOPE"
cik: "0001128361"
company_name: "HOPE BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-02T20:32:12+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-02T20:34:15.877553+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hope Bancorp receives FDIC, California approvals for SMBC MANUBANK unit acquisition; close expected Q4 2026

## Summary
- Bank of Hope obtained FDIC and California DFPI approvals for the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK acquisition.
- Transaction expected to close early Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- New collaboration agreement with SMBC: Bank of Hope to serve Japan-based middle market and retail customers in the US, effective at closing.
- CEO cites diversification of deposit franchise and expanded Greater LA commercial banking presence.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001128361-26-000047
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HOPE
- cik: 0001128361
- company_name: HOPE BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-02T20:32:12+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000047/0001128361-26-000047-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1128361/000112836126000047/hope-20260902.htm

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