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, 2005
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WILSHIRE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California 000-50923 20-0711133
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
3200 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90010
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(213) 387-3200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective March 31, 2005, Mr. Forrest Stichman retired as a Class II Director of
Wilshire Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") to pursue other activities. Mr.
Stichman's retirement was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
WILSHIRE BANCORP, INC.
Date: April 1, 2005 By: /s/ Brian E. Cho
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Brian E. Cho, Chief Financial Officer