Hanmi Financial Corporation to Release 2008 Third-Quarter Results on October 23, 2008

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC) will release financial results for the third-quarter ended September 30, 2008, at approximately 1:05 p.m. PDT (4:05 p.m. EDT) on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

The Company will also hold a teleconference beginning at 1:45 p.m. PDT (4:45 p.m. EDT) on October 23 to review the Company's operating results. To participate in the teleconference, approximately 10 minutes before the start time dial toll-free 800-573-4754 (or 617-224-4325 for international callers) and provide the teleconference passcode "Hanmi."

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

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 26 full-service offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. Hanmi Bank specializes in commercial, SBA, trade finance and consumer lending, and is a recognized community leader. Hanmi Bank's mission is to provide varied quality products and premier services to its customers and to maximize shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.hanmifinancial.com.

Source: Hanmi Financial Corporation