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Hanmi Bank Reports Q2 CET1 Capital Ratio at 12.28%

Reports Q2 CET1 capital ratio 12.28%. "Hanmi delivered another quarter of strong earnings growth, reflecting consistent execution across our business," said Bonnie Lee, president and CEO. "Our capital position remained healthy while returning 58% of earnings to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. Return on average equity increased to 11.1%, supported by robust deposit growth, solid loan production, lower funding costs, and prudent expense management. Deposits grew 2.3% sequentially, with noninterest-bearing deposits increasing 5.2%, underscoring the strength of our relationship-based banking model and the value of our franchise."

Hanmi Reports 6.2% Growth in Net Income for Q1

"Hanmi delivered strong results in the first quarter, reflecting the effective execution of our growth strategy," said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We saw several positive trends, including 7.2% annualized deposit growth, net interest margin expansion, and stable expense levels. This contributed to 6.2% growth in net income, an ROAA of 1.18%, and further strengthened our capital ratios. These results underscore the success of our relationship-driven banking model."

Hanmi Financial Declares Q1 2026 Cash Dividend of $0.28 per Share

Hanmi Financial, the parent company of Hanmi Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on its common stock for the 2026 first quarter of $0.28 per share, up 4% from the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on February 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2026. In addition, the Company announced the expansion of its existing share repurchase authorization by 1.5 million to approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock in the aggregate. "Following a year of strong earnings growth and disciplined execution, we believe Hanmi enters 2026 well positioned to sustain our momentum," said Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The increase in our dividend reflects the Board's confidence in Hanmi's financial strength and outlook. Adding 1.5 million to the remaining 837 thousand shares brings our total repurchase capacity to approximately 2.3 million shares, or 7.8% of shares outstanding, as of December 31, 2025. This expanded authorization underscores the compelling value we see in our stock and, together with the dividend increase, reinforces our commitment to enhancing stockholder returns."