UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 19, 2013
CATHAY
GENERAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-18630 | 95-4274680 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California | 90012 |
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 19, 2013, the boards of directors of Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) and of Cathay Bank, a subsidiary of the Company, elected Anthony M. Tang as an Executive Vice Chairman of the Company and of Cathay Bank, respectively, effective October 1, 2013. He has served as Executive Vice President of the Company and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Cathay Bank. While he will no longer hold those positions and will not be involved in day-to-day management, Mr. Tang will continue to serve as a director of the Company and of Cathay Bank and as Chairman of the Credit Committee of Cathay Bank. At the same time, Pin Tai was elected Chief Lending Officer of Cathay Bank, effective October 1, 2013. Mr. Tai will continue to serve as Executive Vice President of Cathay Bank, but will no longer be Cathay Bank’s Deputy Chief Lending Officer or General Manager of Eastern Regions.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 20, 2013
| CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP | ||
| By: | /s/ Heng W. Chen | |
| Heng W. Chen | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief | ||
| Financial Officer | ||