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RBB Bancorp — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from RBB Bancorp's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 11,881,286 179 1,013”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal 2: The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 9,961,044 227,006 2,392 1,692,036”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Election of nine directors to the board at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Nine (9) nominees were elected to the Board with the following vote counts: FOR WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES Robert M. Franko 10,155,280 35,162 1,692,036 Christina Kao 10,061,397 129,045 1,692,036 Dr. James W. Kao 10,165,335 25,107 1,692,036 Johnny Lee 10,178,177 12,265 1,692,036 Joyce Wong Lee 10,166,257 24,185 1,692,036 David R. Morris 9,455,919 734,523 1,692,036 Geraldine Pannu 10,147,941 42,501 1,692,036 Scott Polakoff 9,294,784 895,658 1,692,036 Frank Wong 10,155,109 35,333 1,692,036”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $11.3 million, EPS $0.66 diluted earnings per share.

“(“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 . First Quarter 2026 Highlights ● Net income totaled $11.3 million , or $0.66 diluted earnings per share ● Pre-tax pre-provision income (1) totaled $15.5 million, a 16% increase compared to the prior quarter ● Return on average assets of 1.09% ,”

David Morris retired as Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On February 26, 2025, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”), entered into an Agreement and Release of Claims (the “Retirement Agreement”) with Mr. David Morris, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, confirming the terms of his retirement and voluntary termination of his employment following the next annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders, which is expected to be held May 21, 2025.”

Diana Hanson was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On June 25, 2024, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Ms. Diana Hanson as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and the Company’s subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”), with such appointment effective June 17, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2024 at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“RS ABSTAIN 9,360,257 8,178 616,944 551 Proposal 4 : The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 11,908,859 50,343 1,050”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay votes (every year selected) at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“frequency of shareholder advisory votes on the Company’s named executive officers should be held every year was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, having received the following votes: FOR 1 YEAR FOR 2 YEARS FOR 3 YEARS ABSTAIN 9,360,257 8,178 616,944 551 Proposal 4 : The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 11,908,859 50,343 1,050”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“Morris 9,928,588 57,342 1,974,322 Proposal 2: The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 9,607,973 374,833 3,124 1,974,322 Proposal 3 : The frequency of shareholder advisory votes on the Company’s named executive officers should be held every year was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, having received the following votes: FOR 1 YEAR FOR 2 YEARS FOR 3 YEARS ABSTAIN 9,360,257 8,178 616,944 551 Proposal 4 : The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 11,908,859 50,343 1,050”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Election of ten nominees to the Board of Directors at the 2024-05-15 meeting.

“For WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES William Bennett 9,959,621 26,309 1,974,322 Robert M. Franko 9,806,497 179,433 1,974,322 Dr. James W. Kao 9,925,987 59,943 1,974,322 Christina Kao 9,793,913 192,017 1,974,322 Joyce Wong Lee 9,928,586 57,344 1,974,322 Chuang-I (Christopher) Lin 9,672,110 313,820 1,974,322 Geraldine Pannu 9,809,098 176,832 1,974,322 Scott Polakoff 9,806,497 179,433 1,974,322 Frank Wong 9,959,624 26,306 1,974,322 David R. Morris 9,928,588 57,342 1,974,322”

Dr. James Kao changed role as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“Dr. James Kao, who has served as Chair of the Boards for the past three years, will remain on the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.”

Christina Kao was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors at RBB Bancorp.

“Ms. Christina Kao was elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $12.1 million, EPS $0.64 diluted earnings per share.

“The Company reported net income of $8.0 million, or $0.43 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to net income of $12.1 million, or $0.64 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $8.0 million, EPS $0.43 diluted earnings per share.

“The Company reported net income of $8.0 million, or $0.43 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to net income of $12.1 million, or $0.64 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.”

Lynn M. Hopkins was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“appointed Ms. Lynn M. Hopkins, Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank, as the Company’s and the Bank’s permanent Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net income increased to $12.1 million, or $0.64 diluted earnings per share, EPS $0.64 diluted earnings per share.

“On January 22, 2024, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth the financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023”

Alex Ko resigned as Chief Financial Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“Mr. Alex Ko informed the Board he is voluntarily resigning from his position as CFO due to personal reasons and will be pursuing other opportunities.”

Lynn M. Hopkins was appointed as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On December 7, 2023, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Ms. Lynn M. Hopkins as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Company’s subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”), with such appointment effective December 7, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income net income of $12.0 million, EPS $0.63 diluted earnings per share.

“RBB Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Los Angeles, CA, October 23 , 20 23 – RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as “the Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company reported net income of $12.0 million, or $0.63 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported second quarter 2023 results: net income $10.9 million, EPS $0.58 diluted earnings per share.

“The Company reported net income of $10.9 million, or $0.58 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023,”

David Morris changed role as Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“Mr. David Morris will retain his current title of Chief Executive Officer, and relinquish the President title, of the Company and the Bank.”

Johnny Lee was appointed as President and Chief Banking Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On June 9, 2023, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) appointed Johnny Lee as President and Chief Banking Officer of the Company and the Company’s subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”), with such appointment effective June 15, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 3: The appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 12,279,239 26,026 51,682”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 2: The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, having received the following votes: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 6,542,250 4,099,983 131,855 1,582,859”
Shareholder Votes

RBB Bancorp shareholders approved Election of ten directors to the board of directors at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Ten nominees were elected to the Board with the following vote counts: FOR WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES William Bennet 10,634,917 139,171 1,582,859 Robert M. Franko 10,634,818 139,270 1,582,859 Dr. James W. Kao 10,416,580 357,508 1,582,859 Christina Kao 9,390,338 1,383,750 1,582,859 Joyce Wong Lee 10,622,308 151,780 1,582,859 Chuang-I (Christopher) Lin 9,334,767 1,439,321 1,582,859 Geraldine Pannu 10,622,108 151,980 1,582,859 Scott Polakoff 10,635,017 139,071 1,582,859 Frank Wong 10,634,917 139,171 1,582,859 David R. Morris 10,622,207 151,881 1,582,859”

Paul Lin resigned as director at RBB Bancorp.

“On May 8, 2023, Mr. Paul Lin resigned from the boards of directors (the “Boards”) of RBB Bancorp (“RBB”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”).”

Scott Polakoff was appointed as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On April 19, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) appointed Messrs. Robert Franko and Scott Polakoff to the Board, effective immediately.”

Robert Franko was appointed as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On April 19, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) appointed Messrs. Robert Franko and Scott Polakoff to the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $11.0 million, EPS $0.58.

“RBB Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2023 Earnings Los Angeles, CA, April 24 , 20 23 – RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (“the Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as “the Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company reported net income of $11.0 million, or $0.58 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, compared to net income of $17.6 million, or $0.92 diluted earnings per share, and $14.6 million, or $0.74 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

RBB Bancorp received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“April 3, 2023, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) received a notice (the “Notice”) from The NASDAQ Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) stating that because the Company has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”), the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company was unable to file the Form 10-K, without unreasonable effort and expense, as the Company”

Catherine Thian resigned as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On March 13, 2023, Ms. Catherine Thian resigned from the board of directors of RBB Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”), effective March 13, 2023.”

Alex Ko was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On March 1, 2023, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Alex Ko as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Company’s subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) effective March 1, 2023.”

Ko-Yen Lin resigned as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On February 15, 2023, Mr. Ko-Yen Lin resigned from the board of directors of RBB Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”), effective March 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

RBB Bancorp reported the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 results: net income net income of $17.6 million, EPS $0.92 diluted earnings per share.

“RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (“the Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as “the Company,” announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. The Company reported net income of $17.6 million, or $0.92 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $16.7 million, or $0.87 diluted earnings per share, and $15.7 million, or $0.79 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.”

Gary Fan was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On December 12, 2022, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Gary Fan as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company’s subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) effective December 5, 2022.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

RBB Bancorp received a nasdaq deficiency notice notice regarding late filing (rules 5250(c)(1)).

“November 21, 2022, RBB Bancorp (the “Company”) received a notice (the “Notice”) from The NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) stating that because the Company had not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 (the “Form 10-Q”), the Company is no longer in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Notice states that the Company has 60 calendar days from November 21, 2022, to s”

Peter Chang resigned as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On October 31, 2022, Mr. Peter Chang resigned from the boards of directors (the “Boards”) of RBB Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”).”

David Morris was named as President and Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“David Morris, Interim Chief Executive Officer and President, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Business Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of RBB Bancorp, effective immediately.”

Raymond Yu resigned as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On May 10, 2022, Mr. Raymond Yu resigned from the boards of directors of RBB Bancorp (“RBB”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”).”

Alfonso Lau resigned as Director at RBB Bancorp.

“On May 5, 2022, Mr. Alfonso Lau resigned from the board of directors of RBB Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Royal Business Bank (collectively, the “Company”).”

Alan Thian resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On April 11, 2022, the registrant issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Alan Thian, president and chief executive officer of Royal Business Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of RBB Bancorp, effective immediately.”

David Morris was appointed as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“The RBB Board of Directors has appointed David Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.”

Alan Thian changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Thian will take a leave of absence, effective immediately, pending an internal investigation being conducted by a special committee of the RBB Board of Directors.”

Tammy Song resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at RBB Bancorp.

“On February 15, 2022, Ms. Tammy Song, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Royal Business Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of RBB Bancorp, resigned effective close of business February 15, 2022.”

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