X0306 4 2021-03-03 0000861842 CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CATY 0001506599 Liu Chang 777 NORTH BROADWAY LOS ANGELES CA 90012 1 1 President & CEO Common Stock 4233 D Restricted Stock Units 2021-03-03 4 A 0 3474 0 A Common Stock 3474 3474 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock upon vesting. On March 3, 2021, the Issuer granted the Reporting Person 3,474 restricted stock units (the "RSUs"), in lieu of a partial 2020 cash bonus, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Issuer's incentive plan. The RSUs vested on the same day, and will be distributed on March 3, 2022, or immediately upon the death, disability or retirement of the Reporting Person, or a change in control of the Issuer. /s/ Georgia Lo, attorney-in-fact 2021-03-05