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Get CATY alertsChang M. Liu is recorded as CEO at Cathay General Bancorp (CATY). The newest filing on record that lists Chang M. Liu as CEO at Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is dated April 16, 2026. Cathay General Bancorp reported in an 8-K filed May 13, 2025 that Chang M. Liu was appointed Class II director, effective May 12, 2025. The proxy statement of Cathay General Bancorp reports total compensation of $4,145,991 for Chang M. Liu in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $987,750. Disclosed compensation is on record for 7 fiscal years. Chang M. Liu has spoken on 25 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Cathay General Bancorp on October 21, 2026. Cathay General Bancorp is classified in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at Cathay General Bancorp includes Dunson K. Cheng (Chairman), Albert J. Wang (CFO), Felix S. Fernandez (Board Member) and 4 others.
“The stockholders elected all four Class II director nominees, approved the Company's 2005 Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated, the advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation disclosed in the proxy statement, and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year.”
“We deliver another strong quarter of operating performance, highlighted by record net interest income, continued margin expansion, strong loan and deposit growth.”
“We deliver strong financial performance in the second quarter, reporting net income of $92.2 million, or $1.37 per diluted share. Net interest income increased to $200.9 million, and net interest margin expanded to 3.48%, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of NIM expansion.”
“We delivered solid financial performance in the first quarter, reporting net income of $86.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.29. We also delivered another quarter of net interest margin expansion, driven by disciplined deposit cost management in a competitive environment.”
“This afternoon, we reported a net income of $90.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 16.5% increase from $77.7 million in Q3. The looter earnings per share increased by 18.3% to $1.33 in Q4, up from $1.13 in Q3.”
“This afternoon, we reported a net income of $77.7 million for Q3 2025, a 0.3% increase as compared to $77.5 million for Q2 2025. Diluted earnings per share increased 2.7% to $1.13 for Q3 2025 as compared to $1.10 in Q2 2025.”
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed April 16, 2026
2020-01-01–2025-04-10
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Banks - Regional · Financial Services
CEO
2020-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $987,750 | $4,145,991 |
| 2024 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $943,250 | $3,687,873 |
| 2023 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $900,750 | $3,543,757 |
| 2022 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $811,246 | $3,620,254 |
| 2021 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $713,300 | $2,997,876 |
| 2020 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $499,423 | $2,110,001 |
| 2019 | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | President and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and Cathay Bank | $375,966 | $1,083,879 |
