DDA MMA/NOW Savings Time Cost of Interest-Bearing Deposits $9.1 $9.3 $9.1 $9.7 $10.3 $6.0 $5.7 $5.7 $5.7 $5.2 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 $15.45 $15.48 $15.07 $14.95 $14.80 10 • Total nonperforming assets decreased 28% Q-o-Q, reflecting reductions in all NPL categories $257.2 $167.0 $95.8 $79.4 $157.3 $242.4 $226.7$244.7$204.7 $104.1 3.58% 2.80%2.34%1.83% 1.70% 4Q21 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 $499.6 $393.6$340.5$284.1 $261.3 • Special mention loans increased 98% Q-o-Q $1.5-$11.0 -0.07% -0.52% (Credit) for Credit Loss ...

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call January 24, 2023 12:30 PM ET Company Participants Angie Yang - Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Kevin Kim - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer David Malone - Interim Chief Financial Officer Peter Koh - Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Clark - Piper Sandler Christopher McGratty - KBW Gary Tenner - D.A. Davidson Timothy Coffey - Janney Operator ...

Commission File Number: 000-50245 HOPE BANCORP, INC (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Delaware 95-4849715 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, California 90010 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $53.7 million or $0.45 per share in Q3 2022, up from $0.43 in Q2 2022, with pre-provision net revenue increasing 12% to $82.6 million, a record level for the company [7][6][5] - Pre-provision net revenue return on average assets increased to 1.79% from 1.65% in the prior quarter, while return on average equity increased to 16.26% from 14.66% [7][6][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company funded $1.35 billion in new loans in Q3 2022, a 5% increase from Q2 2022 and a 34% increase from Q3 2021, with commercial lending accounting for 55% of total loan funding [8][9] - Commercial real estate loan production was $534 million in Q3 2022, slightly down from Q2 2022, but the average rate of new CRE loans increased by 99 basis points [10][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong contributions from its Texas region and health care group, with a well-diversified loan production across industries and geographies [9][10] - The average rate on total loan production increased by 111 basis points compared to the preceding quarter, reflecting increasing trends in loan pricing across all asset classes [10][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a relationship-driven commercial banking model, with commercial loans now representing one-third of the total loan portfolio, reflecting the success of its corporate banking group [28][29] - The company aims to continue diversifying its portfolio and improving asset quality, with a focus on recession-resistant loans [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging operating environment but expects to benefit from the shift to a more relationship-focused commercial banking model [28][30] - The company anticipates loan growth to moderate in the near term due to economic uncertainties and rising interest rates, while maintaining a focus on managing deposit costs [31][32] Other Important Information - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous quarter [25][26] - The tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio remained strong at 8.09% as of September 30, 2022, despite unrealized losses in the investment security portfolio [24][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What were the September 30 deposit spot rates for interest-bearing or total? - The total interest-bearing deposit spot rate was 1.84%, and the total deposit spot rate was 1.21% [36] Question: How does management see NIM compression potentially accelerating in the first half of 2023? - Management is not providing guidance for NIM for 2023 due to uncertainties but expects flat or small compression in Q4 [38] Question: Any thoughts on augmenting the total risk-based capital number? - Management believes the current capital ratio is strong and will assess the need for augmentation as they move forward [39] Question: What are the assumptions for deposit beta through the cycle? - Management finds it difficult to provide a 2023 deposit beta due to volatility and recent interest rate hikes [42] Question: What are the plans for managing the loan-to-deposit ratio going forward? - The loan-to-deposit ratio increased due to a large isolated outflow, but management expects it to return to around 96% [45] Question: How does management view inflationary pressures and expense growth for next year? - Management expects non-interest expenses to increase in Q4 and anticipates a higher loan growth for the year at the higher end of the single to low-double digit range [46]

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Loan Modifications and Credit Losses - The balance of loans with modified terms due to COVID-19 as of June 30, 2022, totaled $808 thousand, a significant decrease from $22.8 million at December 31, 2021[92]. - As of June 30, 2022, TDR loans on accrual status included 25 commercial real estate loans totaling $16.1 million, compared to 31 loans totaling $43.8 million at December 31, 2021, indicating a reduction of 63.2% in total value[93]. - The company recorded an allowance for credit losses (ACL) totaling $3.1 million for TDR loans as of June 30, 2022, up from $2.7 million as of December 31, 2021[93]. - During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the company modified two new TDR loans with a maturity concession totaling $3.5 million[95]. - For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the company modified one TDR loan with a payment concession totaling $12 thousand and seven TDR loans with maturity concessions totaling $11.5 million[96]. - The company recorded $0 in ACL for TDR loans that had payment defaults during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, while in the same period of 2021, it recorded $23.6 million in ACL[98]. - There was one TDR loan that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended June 30, 2022, with a total modification of $1.0 million[99]. - The company expects TDR loans on accrual status as of June 30, 2022, to continue complying with restructured terms due to reduced principal or interest payments[93]. - The total charge-offs of TDR loans modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $0, consistent with the previous year[94]. Operating Leases and Related Costs - The company's operating leases include bank branch locations and office spaces with remaining lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years as of June 30, 2022[103]. - As of June 30, 2022, the Company reported ROU assets of $58.6 million and related liabilities of $63.0 million, an increase from $52.7 million and $57.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2021[104]. - The net lease cost for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $4.5 million, slightly down from $4.5 million in the same period of 2021, while the six-month net lease cost increased to $9.2 million from $9.0 million[106]. - Cash paid for operating leases was $7.95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $7.43 million for the same period in 2021[107]. - The total lease payments due as of June 30, 2022, amounted to $67.1 million, with total lease obligations after imputed interest at $62.99 million[108]. - The weighted-average remaining lease term for operating leases was 4.9 years as of June 30, 2022, down from 5.2 years in the previous year[107]. Deposits and Borrowings - The Company had total deposits of $15.03 billion as of June 30, 2022, a slight decrease from $15.04 billion at December 31, 2021[112]. - FHLB advances increased to $573.0 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $300.0 million at December 31, 2021[113]. - Brokered deposits totaled $867.5 million at June 30, 2022, an increase from $810.9 million at December 31, 2021[111]. - At June 30, 2022, total borrowing capacity from the FHLB was $4.14 billion, of which $3.55 billion was unused and available to borrow[325]. Capital and Equity - Total stockholders' equity decreased to $2.00 billion as of June 30, 2022, down from $2.09 billion at December 31, 2021[175]. - The Company reported a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.69%, exceeding the required minimum of 4.50%[192]. - The Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio as of June 30, 2022, was 12.43%, significantly above the required minimum of 6.00%[192]. - Common equity Tier 1 capital increased to $1.72 billion at June 30, 2022, from $1.66 billion at December 31, 2021, with a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.69%[319]. - The total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 12.13% and the Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 11.33% at June 30, 2022[319]. - Total stockholders' equity decreased by $92.6 million to $2.00 billion at June 30, 2022, from $2.09 billion at December 31, 2021[316]. Interest Rate Swaps and Derivatives - The notional amount of interest rate swaps related to the loan hedging program increased to $623.434 million as of June 30, 2022, from $148.199 million at December 31, 2021[129]. - The estimated fair value of interest rate swaps on loans with correspondent banks was $36.379 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $3.001 million at December 31, 2021[129]. - The company had interest rate swaps liabilities of $36,431,000 as of June 30, 2022, consistent with the previous reporting period[167]. - The weighted average remaining term for interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges was 2.8 years as of June 30, 2022[133]. Tax Provisions and Benefits - For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company had an income tax provision totaling $18.6 million on pretax income of $70.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 26.35%[148]. - The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was 26.12%, compared to 24.56% for the same period in 2021[148]. - The Company had total unrecognized tax benefits of $3.3 million at both June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021[149]. - The Company recorded approximately $446 thousand for accrued interest related to income tax matters at June 30, 2022[149]. - The income tax benefit recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately $912 thousand, up 77.6% from $514 thousand for the same period in 2021[184]. Securities and Fair Value - As of June 30, 2022, the total fair value of U.S. Treasury securities was $3,968,000, while collateralized mortgage obligations amounted to $909,827,000[167]. - The total fair value of residential mortgage-backed securities was $502,759,000, and commercial mortgage-backed securities were valued at $414,046,000[167]. - The ending balance for municipal securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis was $1,019,000 as of June 30, 2022, down from $1,058,000 in the same period of 2021[169]. - The company reported a net loss of $763,000 for real estate loans at fair value for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a loss of $25,411,000 in the same period of 2021[170]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the total net loss for collateral dependent loans at fair value was $1,374,000, compared to a loss of $27,738,000 in the same period of 2021[170]. - The fair value of loans held for sale, net, was $35,484,000 as of June 30, 2022, showing an increase from $26,154,000 at the end of 2021[170]. - The total fair value of equity investments with readily determinable fair value was $24,711,000 as of June 30, 2022[167]. - The company experienced a change in fair value for risk participation agreements, resulting in an ending balance of $31,000 as of June 30, 2022, down from $64,000 in 2021[169]. - There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021[168]. Stock Repurchase and Dividends - The company repurchased 1,038,986 shares of common stock for a total of $14.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022[175]. - Cash dividends paid were $0.14 per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, consistent with the same period in 2021[176]. - The company recorded an unrealized net loss on securities available for sale of $55.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022[176]. - The company had 1,484,830 shares available for future grants under the 2019 stock-based incentive plan as of June 30, 2022[182]. - The total fair value of restricted stock and performance units vested was $9.4 million as of June 30, 2022[182]. - The company recorded reclassification adjustments of $114 thousand from other comprehensive income to losses from cash flow hedge relationships for the three months ended June 30, 2022[177]. Employee Compensation and Expenses - The compensation expense for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) during the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $34 thousand, compared to $37 thousand for the same period in 2021, reflecting a decrease of 8.1%[183]. - Total amounts charged against income related to stock-based payment arrangements were $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 66.7% from $2.1 million in the same period of 2021[184]. - The Company had unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock and performance units amounting to $17.8 million, expected to be recognized over a weighted average vesting period of 1.97 years[185]. Liquidity and Financial Condition - Liquid assets were $2.09 billion at June 30, 2022, down from $2.57 billion at December 31, 2021, with cash and cash equivalents at $197.1 million[325]. - The company anticipates that current off-balance-sheet activities will not materially impact future results of operations or financial condition[315]. - The company aims to maintain capital levels sufficient to assure stockholders, customers, and regulators of financial soundness[315]. - The liquidity management objective is to ensure funds are available to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels[323].

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 20, 2022 12:30 PM ET Company Participants Angie Yang - Director of IR & Corporate Communications Kevin Kim - Chairman, President & CEO Alex Ko - Senior EVP & CFO Peter Koh - Senior EVP & COO Conference Call Participants Gary Tenner - D.A. Davidson Chris McGratty - KBW Matthew Clark - Piper Sandler Tim Coffey - Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Hope Bancorp 2022 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call. All ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 Delaware 95-4849715 3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, California 90010 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Address of principal executives offices, including zip code) (213) 639-1700 (Registrant's telephone number, includi ...

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 19, 2022 12:30 PM ET Company Participants Angie Yang - Director of IR & Corporate Communications Kevin Kim - Chairman, President & CEO Alex Ko - CFO Peter Koh - Senior EVP & COO Conference Call Participants Chris McGratty - KBW Gary Tenner - D.A. Davidson Matthew Clark - Piper Sandler Tim Coffey - Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good day. And welcome to the Hope Bancorp 2022 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. All participants ...