X0303 5 2009-12-31 0 0 0000861842 CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CATY 0001185627 CHANG MICHAEL M Y 777 NORTH BROADWAY LOS ANGELES CA 90012 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2009-01-21 5 J 0 195.382 18.5984 A 110598 D Common Stock 134472 I By son Common Stock 134472 I By daughter Common Stock 208812 I Family Trust Stock Option 19.925 2004-01-16 2013-01-16 Common Stock 3800 3800 D Stock Option 24.80 2004-11-20 2013-11-20 Common Stock 11000 14800 D Stock Option 37.00 2006-02-17 2015-02-17 Common Stock 3500 18300 D Stock Option 36.24 2007-01-25 2016-01-25 Common Stock 3500 21800 D Stock Option 23.37 2009-02-21 2018-02-21 Common Stock 3500 25300 D Dividend Reinvestment. The shares were transferred from the UGMA custodian to beneficiary since the reporting person's last report. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The option is fully exercisable The option vests in 5 equal annual installments beginning 2/17/06. The option vests in 5 equal annual installments beginning 1/25/07. The option vests in 5 equal annual installments beginning 2/21/09. Michael M.Y. Chang 2010-02-12