Recent Insider Transactions • 12h
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €1.3m worth of stock On the 8th of June, Anthony Tang sold around 25k shares on-market at roughly €50.66 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.6% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Anthony has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.7m. Declared Dividend • May 20
First quarter dividend of US$0.38 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.38. Ex-date: 28th May 2026 Payment date: 9th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.7%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 11% over the next year, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Duyuru • May 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on June 9, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 38 cents per common share, payable on June 9, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2026. Duyuru • Apr 25
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge-Offs for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp reported net charge-offs for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $2,123,000 against $1,977,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Apr 23
Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces an Equity Buyback for $150 million worth of its shares. Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $150 million worth of its common stock. The program is subject to regulatory approval. Duyuru • Apr 17
Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 18, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 18, 2026. Duyuru • Apr 10
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 22, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on Apr 22, 2026 Duyuru • Feb 14
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on March 9, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, payable on March 9, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026. Duyuru • Feb 06
Cathay General Bancorp Announces Directorate Changes Cathay General Bancorp appointed Ms. Lana Chan to serve as a director of both the Company and the Bank. She will begin serving as a Class I director effective as of February 4, 2026. The Class I directors will hold office until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and their successors are elected and qualified. The Company has not yet determined whether Ms. Chan will be assigned to any board committee. To the extent the Company decides it will appoint Ms. Chan to any board committee, the Company will file an amended Form 8-K to disclose Ms. Chan's committee assignments. As of the same date, in connection with the appointment, Jane Jelenko, a member of the board of directors of the Company and the Bank, notified the Company of her intention to retire effective April 30, 2026. Following the appointment of Ms. Chan and retirement of Ms. Jelenko, the Company will have twelve directors, 8 of whom will be considered to be independent. Lana Chan is a seasoned financial expert with over 30 years of experience in stock market analysis, risk assessment, and strategic advisory. From 2005 to 2020, Lana served as a sell-side equity research analyst and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, focused on the banking industry. During her tenure, she provided analysis on bank profitability, credit and liquidity risk, and long-term strategy, with a specialized focus on niche markets including the Asian-American and high-net-worth banks. Most recently, she provided consulting services for Cathay Bank from September 2022 to September 2025, where she advised senior management on institutional investor visibility and engagement. Ms. Chan holds a B.S. degree with a double major in Finance and Information Systems. Duyuru • Jan 23
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge-Offs for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp reported net charge-offs for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $5,356,000 against $16,333,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Jan 09
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Jan 22, 2026 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Jan 22, 2026 Duyuru • Nov 21
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on December 11, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on December 11, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2025. Duyuru • Oct 22
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge-Offs for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp reported Net charge-offs for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported Net charge-offs of $15,646,000 against $4,202,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Oct 03
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 21, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results After-Market on Oct 21, 2025 Duyuru • Sep 24
Cathay General Bancorp Appoints Albert J. Wang as Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Cathay General Bancorp that Albert J. Wang has been appointed to the bank as executive vice president and deputy chief financial officer. In his new role, Wang will provide expertise and counsel to internal business stakeholders on fiscal matters, profitability, and establish financial goals in respective functional areas to enhance collaboration and support the company's long-term financial strategy. He will report directly to the chief financial officer. A certified public accountant, Wang was most recently executive vice president, chief accounting officer at Webster Bank. Duyuru • Aug 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on September 8, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on September 8, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 28, 2025. Duyuru • Jul 23
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net-Charge Off for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp reported net-charge off for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $12,741,000 against $7,997,000 the same period a year ago. Duyuru • Jul 08
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 22, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 22, 2025 Duyuru • Jun 05
Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces an Equity Buyback for $150 million worth of its shares. Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $150 million worth of its common stock. As of June 4, 2025, the company has 70,133,321 outstanding shares. Duyuru • May 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on June 9, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on June 9, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2025. Duyuru • Apr 22
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net-Charge Off for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp reported net-charge off for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $1,977,000 against $1,140,000 the same period a year ago. Duyuru • Apr 12
Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2025. Duyuru • Apr 04
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 21, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on Apr 21, 2025 Duyuru • Feb 15
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on March 10, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per common share, payable on March 10, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2025. Duyuru • Jan 23
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net-Charge Off for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp reported net-charge off for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $16,333,000 against $4,132,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Jan 10
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jan 22, 2025 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jan 22, 2025 Duyuru • Nov 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on December 9, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per common share, payable on December 9, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 27, 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 11
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €2.0m worth of stock On the 6th of November, Peter Wu sold around 40k shares on-market at roughly €49.26 per share. This transaction amounted to 5.5% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Peter has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €3.7m. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 04
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €865k worth of stock On the 31st of October, Peter Wu sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly €43.26 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Peter has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.7m. Reported Earnings • Oct 22
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.94 (vs US$1.14 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.94 (down from US$1.14 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$175.0m (down 6.1% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$67.5m (down 18% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 39% (down from 44% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Duyuru • Oct 22
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net-Charge Off for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp reported net-charge off for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $4,203,000 against $6,611,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Oct 04
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 21, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results After-Market on Oct 21, 2024 Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 29
Executive Chairman of the Board recently sold €497k worth of stock On the 26th of August, Dunson Cheng sold around 12k shares on-market at roughly €40.11 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.5% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €832k. This was Dunson's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Aug 26
Second quarter dividend of US$0.34 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.34. Ex-date: 29th August 2024 Payment date: 9th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.4%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 21% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to remain steady over the next year, which should provide adequate earnings cover for the dividend. Duyuru • Aug 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on September 9, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on September 9, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 30
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €316k worth of stock On the 25th of July, Anthony Tang sold around 8k shares on-market at roughly €41.45 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Anthony has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €597k. Reported Earnings • Jul 23
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.92 (vs US$1.29 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.92 (down from US$1.29 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$171.9m (down 12% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$66.8m (down 28% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 39% (down from 48% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.2% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year. Duyuru • Jul 04
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 22, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jul 22, 2024 Duyuru • May 29
Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces an Equity Buyback for $125 million worth of its shares. Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $125 million worth of its common stock. As of May 28, 2024, the company has 72,813,413 outstanding shares. Declared Dividend • May 27
First quarter dividend of US$0.34 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.34. Ex-date: 30th May 2024 Payment date: 10th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 42% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to decline by 4.6% over the next year. However, it would need to fall by 75% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Reported Earnings • Apr 23
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.98 (vs US$1.32 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.98 (down from US$1.32 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$173.3m (down 13% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$71.4m (down 26% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 41% (down from 48% in 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.3% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Apr 12
Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp, Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2024, at 17:01 Pacific Standard Time. Agenda: To elect five Class I directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and one Class I director to serve until the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, and until their successors have been elected and qualified; to vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve executive compensation disclosed in accompanying proxy statement; to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year; and to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the annual meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the annual meeting. Duyuru • Apr 05
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 22, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results After-Market on Apr 22, 2024 Reported Earnings • Mar 04
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$4.88 (vs US$4.85 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$4.88. Revenue: US$784.1m (up 1.0% from FY 2022). Net income: US$354.1m (down 1.8% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 45% (down from 47% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Net interest margin (NIM): 3.45% (down from 3.63% in FY 2022). Cost-to-income ratio: 47.0% (up from 38.4% in FY 2022). Non-performing loans: 0.38% (down from 0.44% in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Declared Dividend • Feb 26
Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.34 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.34. Ex-date: 27th February 2024 Payment date: 11th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.6%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.8%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by earnings (28% payout ratio) and is expected to be well covered in 3 years' time (33% forecast payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 42% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to decline by 11% over the next 2 years. However, it would need to fall by 69% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Duyuru • Feb 16
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on March 11, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on March 11, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2024. New Risk • Feb 01
New minor risk - Insider selling There has been significant insider selling in the company's shares over the past 3 months. Total value of shares sold: €491k This is considered a minor risk. There are several reasons why an insider may be selling, including to cover a tax obligation or pay for some other expense. However, we generally consider it a negative if insiders have been selling, especially if they do so below the current price. It implies that they considered a lower price to be reasonable. This is a weak signal, but if there is a pattern of unexplained selling, it can be a sign the insider believes the company's stock is overpriced. Note: We only include open market transactions and private dispositions of directly owned stock by individuals, not by corporations or trusts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 6.4% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€491k sold). Reported Earnings • Jan 25
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$4.88 (vs US$4.85 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$4.88. Revenue: US$784.1m (up 1.0% from FY 2022). Net income: US$354.1m (down 1.8% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 45% (down from 47% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.4% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 1.9% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Duyuru • Jan 06
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Jan 24, 2024 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results After-Market on Jan 24, 2024 Duyuru • Nov 17
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on December 11, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on December 11, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2023. Board Change • Nov 01
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 8 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Shally Wang was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Oct 25
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge-Offs for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp reported net charge-offs for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $6,611,000 against $557,000 a year ago. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.14 (vs US$1.35 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$1.14 (down from US$1.35 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$186.5m (down 9.2% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$82.4m (down 17% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 44% (down from 48% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 16% per year. Duyuru • Oct 06
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 23, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Oct 23, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Aug 22
Upcoming dividend of US$0.34 per share at 3.9% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 August 2023. Payment date: 11 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.1%). Duyuru • Aug 18
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on September 11, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on September 11, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jul 25
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.29 (vs US$1.19 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$1.29 (up from US$1.19 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$195.5m (up 4.4% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$93.2m (up 4.8% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 48% (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jul 25
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge-Offs for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp reported net charge-offs for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $1,980,000. Duyuru • Jul 07
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jul 24, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Jul 24, 2023 New Risk • Jun 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 7.5% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to €32.00, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 7x in the Banks industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Apr 21
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.32 (vs US$1.00 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$1.32 (up from US$1.00 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$198.6m (up 16% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$96.0m (up 28% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 48% (up from 44% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Mar 05
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$4.85 (vs US$3.81 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$4.85 (up from US$3.81 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$776.0m (up 16% from FY 2021). Net income: US$360.6m (up 21% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 47% (up from 45% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Non-performing loans: 0.44% (up from 0.41% in FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 4.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 6.5% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 15% per year. Duyuru • Feb 17
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on March 9, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on March 9, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2023. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 10
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €211k worth of stock On the 7th of February, Anthony Tang sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €42.26 per share. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €410k. Anthony has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.7m. Duyuru • Jan 27
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Net Charge Offs for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 2022 Cathay General Bancorp reported net charge offs for the fourth quarter ended December 2022. For the quarter, the company reported net charge offs of $2,536,000 against $288,000 a year ago. Reported Earnings • Jan 26
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$4.85 (vs US$3.81 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$4.85 (up from US$3.81 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$776.0m (up 16% from FY 2021). Net income: US$360.6m (up 21% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 47% (up from 45% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • Jan 07
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Jan 25, 2023 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results After-Market on Jan 25, 2023 Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 15
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €410k worth of stock On the 9th of December, Anthony Tang sold around 10k shares on-market at roughly €41.03 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €906k. Anthony has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.5m. Duyuru • Nov 18
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on December 9, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on December 9, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2022. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 16
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €906k worth of stock On the 10th of November, Peter Wu sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly €45.30 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.5% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Peter's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 02
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €904k worth of stock On the 31st of October, Anthony Tang sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly €45.18 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Anthony has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.1m. Reported Earnings • Oct 25
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.35 (vs US$0.93 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.35 (up from US$0.93 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$205.4m (up 27% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$99.0m (up 37% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 48% (up from 45% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Banks industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. Duyuru • Oct 25
Cathay General Bancorp Announces Net Charge Offs for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced net charge offs for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $557,000 against $2,311,000 a year ago. Duyuru • Oct 07
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Oct 24, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results After-Market on Oct 24, 2022 Duyuru • Aug 19
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on September 9, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on September 9, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 30, 2022. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 09
Executive Chairman of the Board recently sold €782k worth of stock On the 5th of August, Dunson Cheng sold around 19k shares on-market at roughly €41.14 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Dunson's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 03
Insider recently sold €243k worth of stock On the 29th of July, Kim Bingham sold around 6k shares on-market at roughly €40.52 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.19 (vs US$0.97 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.19 (up from US$0.97 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$187.3m (up 10% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$89.0m (up 15% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 48% (up from 46% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 18%, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 7% per year. Duyuru • Jul 08
Cathay General Bancorp to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Jul 25, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results After-Market on Jul 25, 2022 Duyuru • May 28
Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces an Equity Buyback for $125 million worth of its shares. Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $125 million worth of its common stock. As of May 26, 2022, the company has 75,150,090 outstanding shares. Duyuru • May 17
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on June 6, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on June 6, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2022. Reported Earnings • Apr 27
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.00 (vs US$0.92 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.00 (up from US$0.92 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$170.8m (up 3.3% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$75.0m (up 2.2% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 44% (in line with 1Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 13%, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Duyuru • Feb 15
Cathay General Bancorp Declares a Cash Dividend, Payable on March 7, 2022 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 34 cents per common share, payable on March 7, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2022. Reported Earnings • Jan 29
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Full year 2021 results: EPS: US$3.81 (up from US$2.88 in FY 2020). Revenue: US$668.4m (up 24% from FY 2020). Net income: US$298.3m (up 30% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 45% (up from 43% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Net interest margin (NIM): 3.22% (up from 3.12% in FY 2020). Cost-to-income ratio: 43.9% (down from 47.7% in FY 2020). Non-performing loans: 0.41% (down from 0.46% in FY 2020). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.4%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 6.9%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the banks industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Duyuru • Jan 29
Cathay General Bancorp Reports Unaudited Net Charge-Offs for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2021 Cathay General Bancorp reported unaudited net charge-offs for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021. For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of $288,000 compared to $7,592,000 a year ago. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 03
Insider recently sold €111k worth of stock On the 29th of October, Kim Bingham sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €36.91 per share. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €674k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.8m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 26
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.93 (vs US$0.71 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$161.7m (up 20% from 3Q 2020). Net income: US$72.4m (up 28% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 45% (up from 42% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Duyuru • Sep 03
Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces an Equity Buyback for $125 million worth of its shares. Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $125 million worth of its common stock. As of September 2, 2021, the company had 77,860,539 shares of common stock in outstanding. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 02
Vice Chairman of the Board recently sold €674k worth of stock On the 27th of August, Peter Wu sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly €33.71 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Peter's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 27
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.97 (vs US$0.68 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$169.6m (up 36% from 2Q 2020). Net income: US$77.2m (up 42% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 46% (up from 43% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • May 18
Cathay General Bancorp Declares Dividend, Payable on June 7, 2021 Cathay General Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on June 7, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2021. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$0.92 (vs US$0.59 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$165.4m (up 37% from 1Q 2020). Net income: US$73.4m (up 57% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 44% (up from 39% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year. 
