8-K 1 e15736_8k.txt FORM 8-K ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 22, 2003 CATHAY BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-18630 95-4274680 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer incorporation) Identification No.) 777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 5. Other Events. On September 22, 2003, Cathay Bancorp, Inc. and GBC Bancorp jointly issued a press release announcing an extension of the election deadline for shareholders of GBC Bancorp to submit their properly completed and executed Letters of Transmittal/Election Forms in connection with the proposed merger between Cathay Bancorp, Inc. and GBC Bancorp. A copy of the joint press release issued by Cathay Bancorp, Inc. and GBC Bancorp is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits -------- 99.1 Press Release dated September 22, 2003. 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 22, 2003 CATHAY BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ Dunson K. Cheng -------------------------------------- Dunson K. Cheng Chairman and President EXHIBIT INDEX Number Exhibit ------ ------- 99.1 Press Release, dated September 22, 2003.