Hanmi Financial Corp. to Release Third-Quarter Results on November 5, 2009

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HAFC) will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 before the market opening on Thursday, November 5, 2009.

The Company will also hold a teleconference beginning at 10:30 a.m. PST (1:30 p.m. EST) on November 5 to review the Company's operating results. To participate in the teleconference, approximately 10 minutes before the start time dial toll-free 800-510-9691 (or 617-614-3453 for international callers) and provide the teleconference passcode 84180489.

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 November 5 through 9:00 p.m. PST on November 12. The playback can be accessed by calling 888-286-8010 (or 617-801-6888 for international callers) and providing passcode 75406228.

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 two loan production offices in Virginia and 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 October 21, 2009