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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): October 21, 2004
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18630 95-4274680
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) 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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 21, 2004, Cathay General Bancorp announced, in a press release,
its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. That press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
The foregoing information is intended to be furnished only and shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of
1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp dated October 21, 2004.
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: October 21, 2004
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
By: /s/ Heng W. Chen
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Heng W. Chen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
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99 Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp dated October 21, 2004.