Hanmi Financial Corp. to Release Fourth-Quarter Results on January 28, 2010

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 before the market opening on Thursday, January 28, 2010.

The Company will also hold a teleconference beginning at 10:30 a.m. PST (1:30 p.m. EST) on January 28 to review the Company's operating results. To participate in the teleconference, approximately 10 minutes before the start time dial toll-free 866-383-7989 (or 617-597-5328 for international callers) and provide the teleconference passcode 56962431.

You may also listen to the teleconference live via the Internet at www.hanmi.com or at www.earnings.com. For those unable to attend, these web sites will host an archive of the call.

A telephone playback will be available beginning at 1:30 p.m. PST on January 28 through 9:00 p.m. PST on February 4. The playback can be accessed by calling 888-286-8010 (or 617-801-6888 for international callers) and providing passcode 86268503.

About Hanmi Financial Corporation

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Hanmi Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanmi Financial Corporation, provides services to the multi-ethnic communities of California, with 27 full-service offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Diego counties, and a loan production office in Washington state. Hanmi Bank specializes in commercial, Small Business Administration ("SBA") and trade finance lending, and is a recognized community leader. Hanmi Bank's mission is to provide a full range of quality products and premier services to its customers and to maximize shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.hanmi.com.

    Source: Hanmi Financial Corporation

Released January 21, 2010