CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

Cathay General Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiary, Cathay Bank. The company provides a comprehensive range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, including deposit accounts, lines of credit, treasury management, and merchant processing. Its lending activities encompass commercial real estate, small business administration, residential mortgage, and construction loans, alongside personal installment credit. Investment products such as stocks, bonds, and insurance advisory services are also offered to clients through its wealth management division. The bank serves individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized commercial enterprises.

The company operates branch locations across multiple states, including California, New York, Washington, Illinois, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Jersey, as well as an international branch in Hong Kong and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. Its principal place of business and the bank's head office are located in Los Angeles, California, with additional administrative facilities situated in El Monte, California.

Summary of the business section of Cathay General Bancorp's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025, Cathay Bank employed approximately 1,268 regular full-time equivalent employees, of whom 1,229 were located in the United States and 39 were located in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.”