# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001452653
**File Stem:** 0001452653-25-000003
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 10709
**Document Hash:** 657f4bf40124344d9a3bda23eaf03f17
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001452653-25-000003.hdr.sgml**: 20251210

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001452653-25-000003

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251130

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251210

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251210

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** KIM JASON K
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001452653

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-50245
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251563176

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3435 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 700
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90010
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HOPE BANCORP INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001128361
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 954849715
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1400
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90010
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2136391700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1400
- **CITY:** LOS ANGELES
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90010

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BBCN BANCORP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20111207

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NARA BANCORP INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20001115

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>KIM JASON K<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>3200 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 1400<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>LOS ANGELES,  90010<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>HOPE BANCORP INC [ HOPE ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-11-30 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [ ] 10% Owner<br>[X] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_SEVP, Chief Bus. Bnking Ofcr_ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 82666 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 4677 | I | By Spouse |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(1)</sup> | <sup>(1)</sup> | Common Stock | 3287 | <sup>(1)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(2)</sup> | <sup>(2)</sup> | Common Stock | 3287 | <sup>(2)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 1644 | <sup>(3)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(4)</sup> | <sup>(4)</sup> | Common Stock | 3812 | <sup>(4)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(5)</sup> | <sup>(5)</sup> | Common Stock | 3812 | <sup>(5)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(6)</sup> | <sup>(6)</sup> | Common Stock | 7201 | <sup>(6)</sup> | D |  |
| Performance-based RSU | <sup>(7)</sup> | <sup>(7)</sup> | Common Stock | 3086 | <sup>(7)</sup> | D |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) 3,287 Performanced-based Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU") were granted on March 22, 2023 pursuant to the 2017 LTIP and 2019 ICP andsubject to a 3-year cliff vesting. Vesting of these PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified relative return on commontangible equity in relation to the bank's stated peer group over a 12-quarter period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Each
PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares isreported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met butthe Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretchgoal is met or exceeded.

(2) 3,287 PRSU were granted on March 22, 2023 pursuant to the 2017 LTIP and 2019 ICP and subject to a 3-year cliff vesting. Vesting of these
PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified absolute earnings per share in relation to the bank's stated budget over a 12-month period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hopecommon stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Thresholdgoal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the
Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

(3) 1,644 PRSU were granted on March 22, 2023 pursuant to the 2017 LTIP and 2019 ICP and subject to a 3-year cliff vesting. Vesting of these
PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified relative ranking of the total stockholder return in relation to the bank's statedpeer group over a 12-quarter period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receiveone share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Targetif the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on aprorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

(4) 3,812 PRSU were granted on July 19, 2024 pursuant to the 2024 IEP and subject to cliff vesting following completion of a 3-year performance period. Vesting of these PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified absolute return on average tangible common equity.  Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

(5) 3,812 PRSUs were granted on July 19, 2024 pursuant to the 2024 IEP and subject to cliff vesting following a three-year performance period. Vesting of these PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified relative ranking of the total stockholder return in relation to the KRX Index over 12 quarter period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

(6) 7,201 were granted on March 21, 2025 pursuant to the 2024 IEP and subject to cliff vesting following completion of a 3-year performance period. Vesting of these PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified absolute return on average tangible common equity.  Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

(7) 3,086 PRSUs were granted on March 21, 2025 pursuant to the 2024 IEP and subject to cliff vesting following a three-year performance period. Vesting of these PRSU shares depends upon Hope's achievement of a specified relative ranking of the total stockholder return in relation to the KRX Index over 12 quarter period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hope common stock at Target performance. The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% of Target if the Threshold goal is not met, 50% to 99% on a prorated basis if the Threshold is met but the Target goal is not met, 100% to 149% on a prorated basis if the Target goal is met but the Stretch goal is not met, and 150% if the Stretch goal is met or exceeded.

**Signature:** /s/Claire Hur as attorney-in-fact for Jason Kim  
**Date:** 2025-12-10

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

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