X0306 4 2019-07-18 0000861842 CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CATY 0001185628 CHENG DUNSON K 777 NORTH BROADWAY LOS ANGELES CA 90012 1 1 Executive Chairman Common Stock 435577 I Husband & Wife Trust Common Stock 182452 I Nonmarital Share Trust Common Stock 102904 I By ESOP Common Stock 60984 D Restricted Stock Units 2019-07-18 4 A 0 5977 A Common Stock 5977 5977 D Restricted Stock Units 2019-07-18 4 A 0 6256 A Common Stock 6256 6256 D Restricted Stock Units 2019-07-18 4 A 0 12513 A Common Stock 12513 12513 D Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock upon vesting. The number of restricted stock units that are earned can be reduced by up to 100% of the target award or increased by up to 150% of the target award, depending upon the achievement of certain performance criteria. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in a single installment on January 31, 2022, subject to continued employment, but may vest to some extent earlier in the event of death, disability, retirement after December 31, 2020 or a change in control, with the number of units earned being based on the achievement of certain performance criteria. /s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact 2019-07-22