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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HOPE BANCORP INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001128361
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
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    		STREET 2:		SUITE 1400
    		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
    		STATE:			CA
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    		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20111207

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