Announced by Cathay Financial Holdings on behalf of Cathay United Bank, the Board recognized certain matters.

2006-04-27

1.Date of the shareholders' meeting:2006/04/27 2.Important resolutions: Approve the recognition of the 2005 operation report, the financial report of December 31, 2005, and 2005 distribution of retained earnings. 3.Endorsement of the annual financial statements (indicate “yes” or “no”):Yes 4.Any other matters that need to be specified: None