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In 2023, Chang M. Liu earned $6.85M in total compensation at Cathay General Bancorp, including $920.00K salary, $784.60K bonus and $5.13M in stock. Most recently acquired 0 shares in Dec 2013. Currently holds stock worth $5.61M. 5+ years at the helm of Cathay General Bancorp.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Chang M. Liu, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$6.85M

Salary

$920.00K

Bonus

$784.60K

Other

$16.50K

Salary

$920.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, motivate, and retain capable executive management while aligning their interests with those of stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$784.60K

Board Justification

The bonus structure for 2023 was based on financial targets (EPS and ROA) and individual/departmental goals, with a target bonus percentage set at 100% of base salary.

Other Compensation

$16.50K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes employer contributions to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$5.13M145.04K RSU

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 were performance-based RSUs, with the number of shares based on the achievement of performance metrics.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included earnings per share (EPS), return on assets (ROA), and individual performance goals.

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Chang M. Liu

CEO of Cathay General Bancorp

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Banking

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago

CEO of Cathay General Bancorp for

5 years 2 months (Oct 2020 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President and Assistant Chief Lending Officer at Cathay Bank, Deputy Chief Lending Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Chief Operating Officer.

Holdings

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BANC

$2.90

BANC at $12.54/share

Dec 31, 2013

Received

BANC

$16.97K

BANC at $11.84/share

Nov 29, 2012

Received

BANC

$100.48K

BANC at $12.56/share

Sep 26, 2012

Received

BANC

4,512 shares

BANC

Dec 29, 2011

Received

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