1、East West Bancorp 2024 Annual Report1East West BankAboutEast West Bancorp,Inc.(Nasdaq:EWBC),with total assets of$76 billion,is the publicly traded parent company of East West Bank.The largest independent bank(based on total assets)headquartered in Southern California,East West Bank is driven by its
2、purpose to serve the financial needs of its customer base while bridging East and West with its global network.With more than 3,100 dedicated associates and over 100 locations in key cities throughout the United States,East West Bank helps build prosperous futures for all customers by providing the
3、financial tools to achieve their goals.In 2024 and for the second year in a row,East West Banks performance earned it the top spot in the$50 Billion and Above asset category from Bank Director.East West Bank also secured a coveted fourth-place spot in American Bankers ranking of top-performing banks
4、,based on the three-year average return on average equity from 2021 to 2023.Rounding out these wins,the Bank was also included in Newsweeks“Americas Most Loved Workplaces,”ARTnews“135 Top Art World Professionals,”and Fortunes“100 Best Large Workplaces for Millennials”lists.This year also marked East
5、 West Banks 25th anniversary on the Nasdaq stock exchange.To commemorate this milestone,Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng rang Nasdaqs opening bell and highlighted the strong sense of shared ownership that has been instrumental in the Banks collective success.The momentous occasion further demonstrates th
6、e Banks unwavering commitment to building bridges between people and their purpose,empowering individuals to reach further and create prosperous futures.East West Bancorp 2024 Annual Report2Prosperity is most powerful when it extends beyond financial success to create lasting,positive impact.Dear Fe