Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting called to order by Executive Chairman at 5:00 A.M. Pacific Time on May 18, 2026, with board members and executive officers introduced.

• Representatives from KPMG (auditor) and Troutman Pepper Locke (SEC counsel) were present.

• Notice of meeting mailed on April 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026.

• Quorum established with 83.03% of shares represented in person or by proxy.

Shareholder proposals

• Four proposals presented: election of four Class 3 directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, advisory vote on frequency of compensation votes, and ratification of KPMG as auditor.

Overview of voting outcomes

• All four Class 3 director nominees elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.

• Advisory resolution on executive compensation approved by majority vote.

• Annual frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation approved.

• Appointment of KPMG as independent auditor for 2026 ratified by majority vote.