Hanmi Financial Corp. to Present at Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett Community Bank Conference

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC), the holding company of Hanmi Bank, announced that Michael J. Winiarski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett 12th Annual Community Banking Conference being held August 13-14, 2007 at The Fairmont Chicago.

Mr. Winiarski's presentation will include a discussion of the Company's business and growth strategies, and is scheduled to begin at 10:50 a.m. CDT (11:50 a.m. EDT) on Tuesday, August 14. The presentation will be accessible live via the Internet at Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett's Web site, www.howebarnes.com, where it will also be archived for seven days.

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 23 full-service offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Diego 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

Released August 7, 2007