HANMI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened

• On January 29, 2026, Hanmi Financial Corporation announced that its Board declared a cash dividend of $0.28 per share for the 2026 first quarter, a 4% increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2026. The company also expanded its existing share repurchase authorization by 1.5 million shares to approximately 2.3 million shares in the aggregate. The announcement was made via a press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Dividend: $0.28 per common share for Q1 2026 (up 4% vs. prior quarter).
• Record date: February 9, 2026; Payment date: February 25, 2026.
• Share repurchase: Authorization increased by 1.5 million shares to ~2.3 million shares total.
• Filing date: Form 8-K filed January 29, 2026 (press release incorporated as Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters

• The dividend increase delivers more immediate cash return to shareholders and the set payment/record dates provide clarity on timing.
• The expanded buyback authorization gives management the ability to repurchase additional shares (subject to board action and market conditions), which can reduce outstanding share count if executed.
• Both actions reflect the company’s current capital-allocation choices and are relevant to investors tracking income (dividends) and potential share-count dilution/acceleration.