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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-013200"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CATY"
cik: "0000861842"
company_name: "CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP"
filed_at: "2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:44:58.462396+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cathay General Bancorp adopts new $150M share repurchase program

## Summary
- Board authorized repurchase of up to $150M of common stock; prior $150M program completed Feb 4, 2026.
- Prior program repurchased 3,217,481 shares at average cost of $46.62.
- Repurchases may occur on open market or in private transactions, possibly via Rule 10b5-1 plan.
- Outstanding shares as of release date: approximately 67,056,307.
- Program may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time based on market conditions and other factors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-013200
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CATY
- cik: 0000861842
- company_name: CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
- filed_at: 2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/861842/000143774926013200/0001437749-26-013200-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/861842/000143774926013200/caty20260423_8k.htm

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