EX-10.1
HOPE BANCORP INC
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT(this “Extension Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 24, 2026 (the “Extension Agreement Date”), by and between Kevin S. Kim, an individual residing in La Canada, California (“Executive”), on the one hand, and Hope Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Parent”) and Bank of Hope, a California state chartered bank (the “Bank”) (with the Parent and the Bank being collectively referred to as the “Company”), on the other hand.
WHEREAS, Executive and the Company are parties to that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated April 22, 2022 (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the Term of the Employment Agreement with all other terms and conditions unchanged;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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