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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2006
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-18630 | 95-4274680 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 31, 2006, Cathay General Bancorp announced in a press release that its subsidiary, Cathay Bank, has entered into an agreement to buy a 20% stake in First Sino Bank in China. Cathay Bank is buying the shares from First Sino Bank's largest shareholder, Lotus Worldwide Ltd. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp dated March 31, 2006.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 31, 2006
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
By: /s/ Heng W. Chen
Heng W. Chen
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
99.1 Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp dated March 31, 2006.