The filing is a routine intent to sell a small number of shares by an officer, likely for tax withholding or personal liquidity. No material impact on the stock is expected. Monitor for any subsequent Form 4 filings to confirm execution.
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Executive Summary
Albert Sun, an officer of Cathay General Bancorp, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 960 shares of common stock, with an estimated aggregate market value of approximately $62,352. The shares were acquired through a restricted stock lapse on September 25, 2026, as equity compensation. The proposed sale is small relative to the company's $4.3B market cap and appears to be a routine insider sale to cover tax obligations or diversify holdings.
Key Facts
- Reporting owner: Albert Sun (Officer)
- Shares to be sold: 960 shares of common stock
- Estimated aggregate market value: $62,352
- Shares acquired on 09/25/2026 via restricted stock lapse (equity compensation)
- Broker: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Proposed sale date: 10/26/2026
- Company market cap: $4.3B
Financial Impact
Sale of 960 shares valued at ~$62,352, representing less than 0.002% of market cap
Risk Factors
- Insider selling could signal lack of confidence if followed by larger sales, but this filing alone is minimal
- Form 144 is only an intent to sell; the sale may not be executed
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001921094-26-001114 |
| Document: 0001921094-26-001114-index.html | 0001921094-26-001114 |
| Document: 0001921094-26-001114.txt | 0001921094-26-001114 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 144 | $64.72 | awaiting T+1 | — | $64.69 (−0.05%) |
Oct 21, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $64.24 $64.30 | ▼ −0.09% | ▼ −0.62% | $64.69 (−0.70%) |
Aug 27, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $61.87 $61.21 | ▼ −1.07% | ▼ −0.77% | $64.69 (+4.56%) |
Apr 28, 2026 26w ago | Insider Cluster | $55.73 $54.80 | ▼ −1.67% | ▼ −1.66% | $64.69 (+16.08%) |
Apr 22, 2026 26w ago | 8-K | $55.25 $54.38 | ▲ +1.57% | ▲ +2.36% | $64.69 (−17.09%) |
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