Form 4: Cathay General Bancorp Executive Thomas Lo Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Thomas Lo, EVP and Chief Admin Officer of Cathay General Bancorp, reports the vesting and subsequent disposal of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • On March 17, 2025, Thomas Lo, EVP and Chief Admin Officer of Cathay General Bancorp, had 2,134 restricted stock units vest.
  • These units converted into common stock, which were then disposed of to cover tax obligations.
  • A total of 764 shares were disposed of at a price of $43.98 to satisfy tax withholding requirements.
  • Following these transactions, Lo directly owns 4,729 shares of Cathay General Bancorp common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing detailing stock transactions. It doesn't inherently convey positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Executive stock transactions are a common occurrence in publicly traded companies and are often related to compensation packages. Form 4 filings provide transparency into these transactions, allowing investors to track insider activity.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they involve a relatively small number of shares.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 25, 2024Date of original Form 3 filing reporting the award of 2,134 shares of restricted stock units.
March 17, 2025Date of transaction: vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent disposal of shares for tax obligations.
March 19, 2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Cathay General Bancorp, CATY, Thomas Lo, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Disposal, Executive Compensation, Beneficial Ownership

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