The following is a summary of the Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Hope Bancorp reported Q4 net income of $26.5 million. Excluding unexpected expenses, net income was $38 million, up 26% quarter-over-quarter.

• The company's total capital ratio was 13.92%, up 69 basis points from Q3.

• Total deposits by the end of 2023 were $14.8 billion, with the loan portfolio totaling $13.9 billion.

• Q4 net interest income was $126 million, while net interest margin contracted to 2.70%.

• Provision for credit losses for Q4 2023 was $1.7 million, with allowance for credit losses at $159 million.

Business Progress:

• Hope Bancorp underwent a strategic reorganization to enhance shareholder value and is focusing on operational efficiency and quality of loan and deposit growth.

• They plan to consolidate certain branches in the first half of 2024.

• For Q4 2024, expected average loans will grow in the low single digits, net interest income is expected to decline, and operating expenses are expected to decrease by more than 5%.

• The company aims to return to selling SBA loans by Q4 2024 and looks forward to diversified loan growth, revenue growth of greater than 10%, and an operating efficiency ratio below 50% in the medium term.

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