0001262063-12-000219.txt : 20121221
0001262063-12-000219.hdr.sgml : 20121221
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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001262063-12-000219
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121220
FILED AS OF DATE: 20121221
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121221
ISSUER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000861842
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
IRS NUMBER: 954274680
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 777 N BROADWAY
CITY: LOS ANGELES
STATE: CA
ZIP: 90012
BUSINESS PHONE: 2136254700
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 777 NORTH BROADWAY
CITY: LOS ANGELES
STATE: CA
ZIP: 90012
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CATHAY BANCORP INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHEN HENG W
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001207193
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-18630
FILM NUMBER: 121281030
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: C/O CATHAY BANCORP, INC.
STREET 2: 777 NORTH BROADWAY
CITY: LOS ANGELES
STATE: CA
ZIP: 90012
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edgar.xml
PRIMARY DOCUMENT
X0306
4
2012-12-20
0000861842
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
CATY
0001207193
CHEN HENG W
777 NORTH BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES
CA
90012
0
1
0
0
EVP/CFO
Common Stock
4668
D
Common Stock
29844
D
Stock Option
24.80
2007-11-20
2013-11-20
Common Stock
19896
19896
D
Stock Option
37.00
2006-02-17
2015-02-17
Common Stock
40100
59996
D
Stock Option
36.24
2007-01-25
2016-01-25
Common Stock
45000
104996
D
Stock Option
23.37
2009-02-21
2018-02-21
Common Stock
44000
148996
D
Restricted Stock Units
Common Stock
4830
153826
D
Restricted Stock Units
Common Stock
6057
159883
D
Restricted Stock Units
Common Stock
4819
164702
D
Ristricted Stock Units
2012-12-20
4
A
0
7988
0
A
Common Stock
7988
172690
D
The option is fully exercisable.
The option vests in 5 equal annual installments beginning 2/21/09.
Consists of long term restricted stock units within the meaning of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder ("EESA"). Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of CATY Common Stock.
These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in a single installment on March 23, 2013, or earlier in the event of death or disability, and are subject to certain transfer restrictions under EESA.
These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 15, 2013, or earlier in the event of death or disability, and are subject to certain transfer restrictions under EESA.
These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in a single installment on May 8, 2014, or earlier in the event of death or disability, and are subject to certain transfer restrictions under EESA.
These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 20, 2014, or earlier in the event of death or disability, and are subject to certain transfer restrictions under EESA.
Monica Chen, attorney-in-fact
2012-12-21