Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For: Cathay General Bancorp Contact: Albert J. Wang 777 N. Broadway (626) 279-3695 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Results Los Angeles, Calif., April 22, 2026: Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company reported net income of $86.9 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $90.5 million, or $1.33 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025. “Our ability to expand net interest margin while keeping deposit costs contained underscores the strength of our franchise and the loyalty of our customers.” commented Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “Although loan growth did not meet our earlier expectations, we are intentionally choosing to prioritize credit quality and deepen customer relationships rather than chase volume in a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. This disciplined approach positions us well for sustainable performance.” FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Three months ended (unaudited) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Net income $86.9 million $90.5 million $69.5 million Basic earnings per common share $ 1.30 $ 1.34 $ 0.99 Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.29 $ 1.33 $ 0.98 Return on average assets 1.47 % 1.49 % 1.22 % Return on average total stockholders' equity 11.88 % 12.27 % 9.84 % Efficiency ratio 40.35 % 41.36 % 45.60 % FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS ● Net interest margin increased to 3.43% during the first quarter from 3.36% in the fourth quarter of 2025. ● Total loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased to $20.17 billion, or 0.14%, from $20.15 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. ● We completed the $150.0 million share repurchase program previously announced in June 2025 and the Board approved an additional $150.0 million buyback program, subject to regulatory approval, which is currently pending 1/ . 1/ There can be no assurance if and when such regulatory approval will be received, but the company will announce the commencement of such additional buyback program if and when such approval is received. INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW FIRST QUARTER 2026 COMPARED TO THE FOURTH QUARTER 2025 Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $86.9 million, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 4.0%, compared to net income of $90.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.29 per share compared to $1.33 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. Return on average stockholders’ equity was 11.88% and return on average assets was 1.47% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a return on average stockholders’ equity of 12.27% and a return on average assets of 1.49% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net interest income before provision for credit losses Net interest income before provision for credit losses decreased $0.8 million, or 0.4%, to $194.2 million during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $195.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in interest income from loans and securities, partially offset by a decrease in deposit interest expense. The net interest margin was 3.43% for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 3.36% for the fourth quarter of 2025. For the first quarter of 2026, the yield on average interest-earning assets was 5.70%, the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities was 2.99%, and the cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 2.96%. In comparison, for the fourth quarter of 2025, the yield on average interest-earning assets was 5.74%, the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities was 3.14%, and the cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 3.12%. The decrease in the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities resulted mainly from lower interest rates on deposits driven by the lower repricing of maturing time deposits in the first quarter. The decrease in the yield on average interest-earning assets resulted mainly from lower interest rates on loans. The net interest spread, defined as the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities, was 2.71% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 2.60% for the fourth quarter of 2025. Provision for credit losses The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $17.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the allowance for loan losses increased by $12.9 million to $208.8 million, or 1.03% of gross loans, compared to $195.9 million, or 0.97% of gross loans as of December 31, 2025. The following table sets forth the charge-offs and recoveries for the periods indicated: Three months ended March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (In thousands) (Unaudited) Charge-offs: Commercial loans $ 7,971 $ 5,467 $ 2,344 Real estate loans (1) 1,385 409 — Total charge-offs 9,356 5,876 2,344 Recoveries: Commercial loans 7,078 517 270 Real estate loans (1) 155 3 97 Total recoveries 7,233 520 367 Net charge-offs $ 2,123 $ 5,356 $ 1,977 (1) Real estate loans include commercial real estate loans, residential mortgage loans and equity lines. - 2 - Non-interest income Non-interest income, which includes revenues from depository service fees, letters of credit commissions, securities gains (losses), wealth management fees, and other sources of fee income, was $20.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $7.1 million, or 25.5%, compared to $27.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to an impairment loss of $15.7 million on available-for-sale investment securities in connection with the Company’s decision to sell certain impaired securities within that portfolio. The decrease was offset by an increase of $7.6 million in gains from equity securities, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. Non-interest expense Non-interest expense decreased $5.5 million, or 6.0%, to $86.7 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $92.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. The decrease in non-interest expense in the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to a decrease of $2.9 million in salaries and employee benefits, a decrease of $4.5 million in amortization expense of investments of low income housing and alternative energy partnerships offset, in part, by an increase of $1.5 million in other real estate owned expense, when compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. The efficiency ratio, defined as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses plus non-interest income, was 40.35% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 41.36% for the fourth quarter of 2025. Income taxes The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 20.98% compared to 20.23% for the fourth quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 and fourth quarter of 2025 includes the impact of low-income housing tax credits. BALANCE SHEET REVIEW Gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $20.17 billion as of March 31, 2026, an increase of $27.4 million, or 0.14%, from $20.15 billion as of December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $98.0 million, or 3.1%, in commercial loans, $24.0 million, or 0.2%, in commercial real estate loans, and $6.7 million, or 3.0%, in equity lines of credit offset, in part, by a decrease of $53.6 million, or 0.9%, in residential real estate loans, and $48.5 million, or 14.4%, in construction loans. The loan balances and composition as of March 31, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, are presented below: March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (In thousands) (Unaudited) Commercial loans $ 3,282,557 $ 3,184,556 $ 2,998,423 Construction loans 289,042 337,550 332,729 Commercial real estate loans 10,588,726 10,564,744 10,160,934 Residential mortgage loans 5,778,531 5,832,094 5,623,564 Equity lines 233,140 226,444 231,184 Installment and other loans 2,593 1,814 6,169 Gross loans $ 20,174,589 $ 20,147,202 $ 19,353,003 Allowance for loan losses (208,786 ) (195,911 ) (173,936 ) Unamortized deferred loan fees (14,164 ) (14,903 ) (11,657 ) Total loans held for investment, net $ 19,951,639 $ 19,936,388 $ 19,167,410 Loans held for sale $ 6,902 $ — $ 11,759 - 3 - Total deposits were $20.68 billion as of March 31, 2026, a decrease of $218.5 million, or 1.0%, from $20.89 billion as of December 31, 2025. The deposit balances and composition as of March 31, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, are presented below: March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (In thousands) (Unaudited) Non-interest-bearing demand deposits $ 3,399,461 $ 3,505,606 $ 3,361,245 NOW deposits 2,336,121 2,370,047 2,131,445 Money market deposits 3,701,873 3,800,471 3,423,953 Savings deposits 1,518,300 1,500,890 1,266,561 Time deposits 9,719,892 9,717,153 9,634,324 Total deposits $ 20,675,647 $ 20,894,167 $ 19,817,528 ASSET QUALITY REVIEW As of March 31, 2026, total non-accrual loans were $89.0 million, a decrease of $23.4 million, or 20.8%, from $112.4 million as of December 31, 2025. The allowance for loan losses was $208.8 million and the allowance for off-balance sheet unfunded credit commitments was $15.6 million as of March 31, 2026. The allowances represent the amount estimated by management to be appropriate to absorb expected credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, including unfunded credit commitments. The allowance for loan losses represented 1.03% of period-end gross loans, and 220.95% of non-performing loans as of March 31, 2026. The comparable ratios were 0.97% of period-end gross loans, and 172.82% of non-performing loans as of December 31, 2025. The changes in non-performing assets as of March 31, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, are presented below: (In thousands) (Unaudited) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 % Change March 31, 2025 % Change Non-performing assets Accruing loans past due 90 days or more $ 5,491 $ 1,000 449 $ 595 823 Non-accrual loans: Commercial real estate loans 51,091 59,511 (14 ) 76,802 (33 ) Commercial loans 7,665 21,498 (64 ) 53,362 (86 ) Residential mortgage loans 30,248 31,354 (4 ) 24,462 24 Total non-accrual loans: $ 89,004 $ 112,363 (21 ) $ 154,626 (42 ) Total non-performing loans 94,495 113,363 (17 ) 155,221 (39 ) Other real estate owned 33,436 30,336 10 18,484 81 Total non-performing assets $ 127,931 $ 143,699 (11 ) $ 173,705 (26 ) Allowance for loan losses $ 208,786 $ 195,911 7 $ 173,936 20 Allowance for off-balance sheet credit commitments $ 15,637 $ 12,441 26 $ 11,028 42 Allowance for credit losses $ 224,423 $ 208,352 8 $ 184,964 21 Total gross loans outstanding, at period-end $ 20,174,589 $ 20,147,202 — $ 19,353,003 4 Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans, at period-end 220.95 % 172.82 % 112.06 % Allowance for loan losses to gross loans, at period-end 1.03 % 0.97 % 0.90 % Allowance for credit losses to gross loans, at period-end 1.11 % 1.03 % 0.96 % The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 0.53% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 0.59% as of December 31, 2025. Total non-performing assets decreased $15.8 million, or 11.0%, to $127.9 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $143.7 million as of December 31, 2025, primarily due to a decrease of $23.4 million, or 20.8%, in non-accrual loans, offset, in part, by an increase of $4.5 million, or 449.1% in accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and an increase of $3.1 million, or 10.2%, in other real estate owned. CAPITAL ADEQUACY REVIEW As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.46%, total risk-based capital ratio of 15.19%, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 11.15%, calculated under the Basel III capital rules, continue to place the Company in the “well capitalized” category for regulatory purposes, which is defined as institutions with a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 8%, a total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10%, and a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio equal to or greater than 5%. As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 13.27%, total risk-based capital ratio was 14.93%, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 10.91%. - 4 - CONFERENCE CALL Cathay General Bancorp will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results this afternoon, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time. Analysts and investors may dial in and participate in the question-and-answer session. To access the call, please dial 1-833-816-1377 and enter Conference ID 10208393. The presentation accompanying this call and access to the live webcast is available on our site at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com and a replay of the webcast will be archived for one year within 24 hours after the event. ABOUT CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Cathay General Bancorp is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CATY) and is the holding company for Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered bank. Founded in 1962, Cathay Bank offers a wide range of financial services and currently operate over 60 branches across the United States in California, New York, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, and New Jersey. Overseas, it has a branch outlet in Hong Kong, and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. To learn more about Cathay Bank, please visit www.cathaybank.com. Cathay General Bancorp’s website is at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. Information set forth on such websites is not incorporated into this press release. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Statements made in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the applicable provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding management’s beliefs, projections, and assumptions concerning future results and events. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, such words as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential,” “possible,” “optimistic,” “seeks,” “shall,” “should,” “will,” and variations of these words and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates, beliefs, projections, and assumptions of management and are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Such risks and uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, adverse developments or conditions related to or arising from local, regional, national and international business, market and economic conditions and events, the potential for new or increased tariffs, trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions that could affect economic activity or specific industry sectors and the impact they may have on us, our customers and our operations, assets and liabilities; possible additional provisions for loan losses and charge-offs; credit risks of lending activities and deterioration in asset or credit quality; extensive laws and regulations and supervision that we are subject to including potential future supervisory action by bank supervisory authorities; increased costs of compliance and other risks associated with changes in regulation; higher capital requirements from the implementation of the Basel III capital standards; compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and other money laundering statutes and regulations; potential goodwill impairment; liquidity risk; fluctuations in interest rates; risks associated with acquisitions and the expansion of our business into new markets; inflation and deflation; real estate market conditions and the value of real estate collateral; our ability to generate anticipated returns on our investments and financings, including in tax-advantaged projects; environmental liabilities; our ability to compete with larger competitors; our ability to retain key personnel; successful management of reputational risk; natural disasters, public health crises and geopolitical events; including wars and armed conflicts, and their resulting economic impacts; general economic or business conditions in Asia, and other regions where Cathay Bank has operations; failures, interruptions, or security breaches of our information systems; our ability to adapt our systems to technological changes; risk management processes and strategies; adverse results in legal proceedings; certain provisions in our charter and bylaws that may affect acquisition of the Company; changes in accounting standards or tax laws and regulations; market disruption and volatility; restrictions on dividends and other distributions by laws and regulations and by our regulators and our capital structure; issuance of preferred stock; successfully raising additional capital, if needed, and the resulting dilution of interests of holders of our common stock; the soundness of other financial institutions; and general competitive, economic political, and market conditions and fluctuations. These and other factors are further described in Cathay General Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (Item 1A in particular), other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and other filings Cathay General Bancorp makes with the SEC from time to time. Actual results in any future period may also vary from the past results discussed in this press release. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances, developments or events occurring after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. - 5 - CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited) Three months ended (In thousands, except per share data) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Financial performance Net interest income before provision for credit losses $ 194,168 $ 195,013 $ 176,639 Provision for credit losses 18,193 17,200 15,500 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 175,975 177,813 161,139 Non-interest income 20,659 27,816 11,204 Non-interest expense 86,680 92,156 85,656 Income before income tax expense 109,954 113,473 86,687 Income tax expense 23,068 22,956 17,181 Net income $ 86,886 $ 90,517 $ 69,506 Net income per common share: Basic $ 1.30 $ 1.34 $ 0.99 Diluted $ 1.29 $ 1.33 $ 0.98 Cash dividends paid per common share $ 0.38 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 Selected ratios Return on average assets 1.47 % 1.49 % 1.22 % Return on average total stockholders’ equity 11.88 % 12.27 % 9.84 % Efficiency ratio 40.35 % 41.36 % 45.60 % Dividend payout ratio 29.28 % 25.28 % 34.32 % Yield analysis (Fully taxable equivalent) Total interest-earning assets 5.70 % 5.74 % 5.89 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 2.99 % 3.14 % 3.46 % Net interest spread 2.71 % 2.60 % 2.43 % Net interest margin 3.43 % 3.36 % 3.25 % March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Capital ratios Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 13.46 % 13.27 % 13.58 % Total risk-based capital ratio 15.19 % 14.93 % 15.19 % Tier 1 leverage capital ratio 11.15 % 10.91 % 11.06 % - 6 - CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Assets Cash and due from banks $ 135,540 $ 146,320 $ 175,027 Short-term investments and interest bearing deposits 1,069,943 1,278,089 1,209,487 Securities available-for-sale (amortized cost of $1,740,858 at March 31, 2026, $1,735,451 at December 31, 2025 and $1,535,896 at March 31, 2025) 1,678,140 1,658,223 1,434,040 Loans held for sale 6,902 — 11,759 Loans 20,174,589 20,147,202 19,353,003 Less: Allowance for loan losses (208,786 ) (195,911 ) (173,936 ) Unamortized deferred loan fees, net (14,164 ) (14,903 ) (11,657 ) Loans, net 19,951,639 19,936,388 19,167,410 Equity securities 69,202 51,886 30,238 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 17,250 17,250 17,250 Other real estate owned, net 33,436 30,336 18,484 Affordable housing investments and alternative energy partnerships, net 287,283 287,182 285,707 Premises and equipment, net 88,464 87,579 89,760 Customers’ liability on acceptances 5,409 4,385 12,678 Accrued interest receivable 94,570 96,993 95,755 Goodwill 375,696 375,696 375,696 Other intangible assets, net 2,450 2,683 3,101 Right-of-use assets- operating leases 34,737 34,187 30,021 Other assets 197,969 222,378 248,609 Total assets $ 24,048,630 $ 24,229,575 $ 23,205,022 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Deposits: Non-interest-bearing demand deposits $ 3,399,461 $ 3,505,606 $ 3,361,245 Interest-bearing deposits: NOW deposits 2,336,121 2,370,047 2,131,445 Money market deposits 3,701,873 3,800,471 3,423,953 Savings deposits 1,518,300 1,500,890 1,266,561 Time deposits 9,719,892 9,717,153 9,634,324 Total deposits 20,675,647 20,894,167 19,817,528 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank — — 95,000 Other borrowings for affordable housing investments 13,526 17,582 17,696 Long-term debt 119,136 119,136 119,136 Acceptances outstanding 5,409 4,385 12,678 Lease liabilities - operating leases 36,581 36,102 32,120 Other liabilities 211,683 232,815 245,705 Total liabilities 21,061,982 21,304,187 20,339,863 Stockholders' equity 2,986,648 2,925,388 2,865,159 Total liabilities and equity $ 24,048,630 $ 24,229,575 $ 23,205,022 Book value per common share $ 44.60 $ 43.53 $ 40.91 Number of common shares outstanding 66,972,039 67,200,126 70,034,708 - 7 - CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (In thousands, except share and per share data) Interest and Dividend Income Loan receivable, including loan fees $ 298,935 $ 306,761 $ 293,984 Investment securities 12,983 13,505 12,103 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 874 380 379 Deposits with banks 10,118 12,106 12,929 Total interest and dividend income 322,910 332,752 319,395 Interest Expense Time deposits 84,846 90,715 96,066 Other deposits 41,006 44,514 42,434 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 1,010 527 1,904 Long-term debt 1,829 1,956 2,020 Short-term borrowings 51 27 332 Total interest expense 128,742 137,739 142,756 Net interest income before provision for credit losses 194,168 195,013 176,639 Provision for credit losses 18,193 17,200 15,500 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 175,975 177,813 161,139 Non-Interest Income Net gains/(losses) from equity securities 17,316 9,710 (4,191 ) Impairment loss on investment securities (15,685 ) — — Letters of credit commissions 2,406 2,332 2,091 Depository service fees 2,014 1,885 1,752 Wealth management fees 7,102 6,364 6,169 Other operating income 7,506 7,525 5,383 Total non-interest income 20,659 27,816 11,204 Non-Interest Expense Salaries and employee benefits 45,511 48,415 42,427 Occupancy expense 5,816 5,866 5,737 Computer and equipment expense 5,627 6,260 6,054 Professional services expense 7,782 7,996 7,448 Data processing service expense 4,015 4,438 4,406 FDIC and State assessments 2,447 2,023 3,399 Marketing expense 1,863 1,518 1,878 Other real estate owned expense 1,589 59 244 Amortization of investments in low income housing and alternative energy partnerships 6,740 11,232 9,054 Amortization of core deposit intangibles 218 217 250 Other operating expense 5,072 4,132 4,759 Total non-interest expense 86,680 92,156 85,656 Income before income tax expense 109,954 113,473 86,687 Income tax expense 23,068 22,956 17,181 Net income $ 86,886 $ 90,517 $ 69,506 Net income per common share: Basic $ 1.30 $ 1.34 $ 0.99 Diluted $ 1.29 $ 1.33 $ 0.98 Cash dividends paid per common share $ 0.38 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 Basic average common shares outstanding 67,040,473 67,681,571 70,379,835 Diluted average common shares outstanding 67,387,657 67,988,945 70,679,640 - 8 - CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP AVERAGE BALANCES – SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) Three months ended (In thousands)(Unaudited) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Average Balance Average Yield/Rate (1) Average Balance Average Yield/Rate (1) Average Balance Average Yield/Rate (1) Interest-earning assets: Loans (1) $ 20,163,694 6.01 % $ 20,103,677 6.05 % $ 19,332,602 6.17 % Taxable investment securities 1,670,914 3.15 % 1,653,908 3.24 % 1,457,724 3.37 % FHLB stock 17,250 20.56 % 17,250 8.75 % 17,250 8.92 % Deposits with banks 1,128,168 3.64 % 1,229,444 3.91 % 1,202,304 4.36 % Total interest-earning assets $ 22,980,026 5.70 % $ 23,004,279 5.74 % $ 22,009,880 5.89 % Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 2,341,354 1.43 % $ 2,305,316 1.58 % $ 2,142,241 1.68 % Money market deposits 3,670,457 3.00 % 3,668,083 3.15 % 3,382,292 3.43 % Savings deposits 1,514,129 1.51 % 1,518,094 1.62 % 1,289,628 1.57 % Time deposits 9,688,896 3.55 % 9,727,542 3.70 % 9,582,826 4.07 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 17,214,836 2.96 % $ 17,219,035 3.12 % $ 16,396,987 3.43 % Other borrowed funds 128,265 3.35 % 71,474 3.07 % 215,021 4.22 % Long-term debt 119,136 6.23 % 119,136 6.51 % 119,136 6.88 % Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 17,462,237 2.99 % $ 17,409,645 3.14 % $ 16,731,144 3.46 % Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 3,352,409 3,484,027 3,305,149 Total deposits and other borrowed funds $ 20,814,646 $ 20,893,672 $ 20,036,293 Total average assets $ 24,040,352 $ 24,089,037 $ 23,187,863 Total average equity $ 2,965,655 $ 2,927,541 $ 2,864,709 Net interest spread 2.71 % 2.60 % 2.43 % Net interest margin 3.43 % 3.36 % 3.25 % (1) Yields and interest earned include net loan fees. Non-accrual loans are included in the average balance. - 9 - CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures including tangible book value (“TBV”), tangible book value per share (“TBV/Share”), tangible assets, tangible common equity (“TCE”) ratio, the return on average tangible common stockholders’ equity (“ROATCE”), and the Adjusted efficiency ratio. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with information useful in understanding its financial position, results of operations, the strength of its capital position, and overall business performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are used for performance measurement purposes, as well as for internal planning and forecasting, and by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to assess peer company operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP-basis financial measures. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these with other companies that present financial measures having the same or similar names. The Company strongly encourages investors to review its consolidated financial statements in their entirety and to not rely on any single financial measure. TBV represents stockholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets. TBV/share represents TBV divided by the number of common shares outstanding at the end of the reporting period. The TCE ratio represents TBV divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. ROATCE is calculated using net income adjusted for the tax-effected amortization of intangible assets, as a percentage of average stockholders’ equity less average goodwill and other intangible assets. As of ($ In thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (Unaudited) Stockholders' equity (a) $ 2,986,648 $ 2,925,388 $ 2,865,159 Less: Goodwill (375,696 ) (375,696 ) (375,696 ) Other intangible assets (1) (2,450 ) (2,683 ) (3,101 ) Tangible book value (b) $ 2,608,502 $ 2,547,009 $ 2,486,362 Total assets (c) $ 24,048,630 $ 24,229,575 $ 23,205,022 Less: Goodwill (375,696 ) (375,696 ) (375,696 ) Other intangible assets (1) (2,450 ) (2,683 ) (3,101 ) Tangible assets (d) $ 23,670,484 $ 23,851,196 $ 22,826,225 Average stockholders' equity $ 2,965,655 $ 2,927,541 $ 2,864,709 Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net (378,146 ) (378,379 ) (378,797 ) Average tangible stockholders' equity (e) $ 2,587,509 $ 2,549,162 $ 2,485,912 Number of common shares outstanding (f) 66,972,039 67,200,126 70,034,708 Common equity to assets ratio 12.42 % 12.07 % 12.35 % Tangible common equity ratio g=(b)/(d) 11.02 % 10.68 % 10.89 % Book value per share $ 44.60 $ 43.53 $ 40.91 Tangible book value per share h=(b)/(f) $ 38.95 $ 37.90 $ 35.50 Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 (In thousands) (Unaudited) Net Income $ 86,886 $ 90,517 $ 69,506 Add: Amortization of other intangibles (1) 223 338 283 Tax effect of amortization adjustments (2) (66 ) (100 ) (84 ) Tangible net income (i) $ 87,043 $ 90,755 $ 69,705 Return on average stockholders' equity (3) 11.88 % 12.27 % 9.84 % Return on average tangible common equity (3) j=(i)/(e) 13.64 % 14.44 % 11.37 % (1) Includes core deposit intangibles and servicing rights (2) Applied the statutory rate of 29.65%. (3) Annualized - 10 - Adjusted total revenue is calculated by adding net interest income before provision for credit losses and non-interest income excluding net gains and losses from equity and investment securities. Adjusted non-interest expense is non-interest expense excluding amortization of investments in low-income housing and alternative energy partnerships, other real estate owned expenses, amortization of core deposit intangibles and the FDIC special assessment. The Adjusted efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing the Company’s adjusted non‑interest expense by adjusted total revenue. It represents the costs expended to generate a dollar of revenue. The adjusted components exclude items that are non‑operational as well as the amortization of investments in low‑income housing partnerships and alternative energy partnerships. Although this amortization is operational in nature, it is removed to enhance comparability with peers that report these costs within income tax expense under proportional amortization accounting, which the Company has not yet adopted. As of ($ In thousands) (Unaudited) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Net interest income before provision for credit losses a $ 194,168 $ 195,013 $ 176,639 Non-interest income b $ 20,659 $ 27,816 $ 11,204 Net gains/(losses) from equity securities 17,316 9,710 (4,191 ) Impairment loss on investment securities (15,685 ) — — Adjusted non-interest income c $ 19,028 $ 18,106 $ 15,395 Adjusted total revenue d=c+a $ 213,196 $ 213,119 $ 192,034 Non-interest expense e $ 86,680 $ 92,156 $ 85,656 Amortization of investments in low income housing 6,625 12,500 8,722 Amortization of investments in alternative energy partnerships 115 (1,268 ) 332 Other real estate owned 1,589 59 244 Amortization of core deposit intangible 218 217 250 FDIC special assessment (584 ) (1,200 ) 139 Adjusted non-interest expense f $ 78,717 $ 81,848 $ 75,969 Efficiency ratio g=f/(a+b) 40.4 % 41.4 % 45.6 % Adjusted efficiency ratio h=f/d 36.9 % 38.4 % 39.6 % These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for GAAP-basis financial measures. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these with other companies that present financial measures having the same or similar names. The Company strongly encourages investors to review its consolidated financial statements in their entirety and to not rely on any single financial measure. - 11 -