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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): April 7, 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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Cathay General Bancorp complete its tender offer for all of the shares of common stock of Great Eastern Bank at midnight, New York City time, on April 6, 2006. Pursuant to the tender offer and in exchange for 765,214 shares of Great Eastern Bank that had been tendered by Great Eastern Bank shareholders who were accredited investors, Cathay General Bancorp issued 1,181,164 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share, to such Great Eastern Bank shareholders.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 7, 2006, Cathay General Bancorp announced in a press release that its tender to offer for all of the shares of common stock of Great Eastern Bank was successfully competed at midnight, New York City time, on April 6, 2006. A copy of the 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 April 7, 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: April 11, 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 April 7, 2006.