Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Share-based Compensation

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Share-based Compensation
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation
At December 31, 2018, we had two incentive plans; the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2007 Plan”) which replaced our 2000 plan and the 2013 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2013 Plan” and with 2007 Plan, the “Plans”) which replaced the 2007 Plan.
The 2013 Plan provides awards of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, shares granted as a bonus or in lieu of another award, dividend equivalent, other stock-based award or performance award, together with any other right or interest to a participant under the plan. Plan participants include executives and other employees, officers, directors, consultants and other persons who provide services to the Company or its related entities. Although no future stock options may be granted under the earlier plans, certain employees, directors and officers of Hanmi Financial and its subsidiaries still hold options to purchase Hanmi Financial common stock under the 2007 and 2013 Plans. Under the 2013 Plan, we may grant equity incentive awards for up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2018, 440,055 shares were still available for issuance under the 2013 Plan.
The Company adopted ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation, during the three months ended March 31, 2016. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Excess tax benefits related to the Company's share-based compensation were recognized as income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income for the three years ended December 31, 2018.
The table below provides the share-based compensation expense and related tax benefits for the periods indicated:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in thousands)
Share-based compensation expense
$
3,515

 
$
2,893

 
$
3,008

Related tax benefits
$
984

 
$
1,179

 
$
1,191


As of December 31, 2018, unrecognized share-based compensation expense was as follows
 
Unrecognized
Expense
 
Average Expected
Recognition
Period
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock awards
$
4,306

 
1.9 years
Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense
$
4,306

 
1.9 years

2013 and 2007 Equity Compensation Plans
Stock Options
All stock options granted under the Plans have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Stock options granted under the Plans generally vest based on three to five years of continuous service and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Certain option and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as defined in the Plans). New shares of common stock are issued or treasury shares are utilized upon the exercise of stock options. There were no options granted during the three years ended December 31, 2018.

The following information under the Plans is presented for the periods indicated:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
Fair value of options vested
$
184

 
$
820

 
$
2,322

Total intrinsic value of options exercised (1)
$
—

 
$
432

 
$
1,862

Cash received from options exercised
$
—

 
$
288

 
$
1,453

(1)
Intrinsic value represents the difference between the closing stock price on the exercise date and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
The following is a summary of stock option transactions under the Plans for the periods indicated:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
Options outstanding at beginning of period
364,088

 
$
17.86

 
387,901

 
$
17.49

 
510,148

 
$
24.38

Options exercised
(25,750
)
 
$
22.06

 
(23,813
)
 
$
12.21

 
(94,997
)
 
$
15.29

Options forfeited
—

 
$
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
(125
)
 
$
144.00

Options expired
—

 
$
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
(27,125
)
 
$
154.09

Options outstanding at end of period
338,338

 
$
17.52

 
364,088

 
$
17.86

 
387,901

 
$
17.49

Options exercisable at end of period
338,338

 
$
17.52

 
354,753

 
$
17.71

 
341,561

 
$
16.85


The following is a summary of transactions for non-vested stock options under the Plans for the periods indicated:
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
Non-vested options outstanding at beginning of period
9,335

 
$
23.47

 
46,340

 
$
22.42

 
176,688

 
$
19.13

Options vested
(9,335
)
 
$
23.47

 
(37,005
)
 
$
22.16

 
(130,223
)
 
$
17.83

Options forfeited
—

 
$
—

 
—

 
$
—

 
(125
)
 
$
144.00

Non-vested options outstanding at end of period
—

 
$
—

 
9,335

 
$
23.47

 
46,340

 
$
22.42


As of December 31, 2018, stock options outstanding under the Plans were as follows:
 
 
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Intrinsic
Value
(1)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Number of
Shares
 
Intrinsic
Value
(1)
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands except share and per share data)
 
 
 
 
$10.80 to $14.99
 
12,338

 
$
90

 
$
12.36

 
3.6 years
 
12,338

 
$
90

 
$
12.36

 
3.6 years
$15.00 to $19.99
 
265,000

 
834

 
16.55

 
4.7 years
 
265,000

 
834

 
16.55

 
4.7 years
$20.00 to $24.83
 
61,000

 
—

 
22.73

 
5.8 years
 
61,000

 
—

 
22.73

 
5.8 years
 
 
338,338

 
$
924

 
$
17.52

 
 
 
338,338

 
$
924

 
$
17.52

 
 

(1)
Intrinsic value represents the difference between the closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $19.70 as of December 31, 2018, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards under the Plans become fully vested after a certain number of years or after certain performance criteria are met. Hanmi Financial becomes entitled to an income tax deduction in an amount equal to the taxable income reported by the holders of the restricted shares when the restrictions are released and the shares are issued. Restricted shares are forfeited if officers and employees terminate prior to the lapsing of restrictions. Forfeitures of restricted stock are treated as canceled shares.
The table below provides information for restricted stock awards under the 2013 Plan for the periods indicated:
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share
Restricted stock at beginning of period
317,783

 
$
21.09

 
343,958

 
$
16.60

 
137,114

 
$
20.74

Restricted stock granted
156,771

 
$
25.02

 
127,239

 
$
31.06

 
287,179

 
$
15.52

Restricted stock vested
(106,674
)
 
$
27.11

 
(139,298
)
 
$
18.73

 
(77,515
)
 
$
19.75

Restricted stock forfeited
(63,285
)
 
$
15.38

 
(14,116
)
 
$
24.73

 
(2,820
)
 
$
21.58

Restricted stock at end of period
304,595

 
$
21.98

 
317,783

 
$
21.09

 
343,958

 
$
16.60