CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Revenue Disclosure
17. Revenue from Contracts with Clients
The Company’s revenue from contracts with clients consists primarily of service charges and fees related to deposit accounts and wealth management fees.
The following is a summary of revenue from contracts with clients that are in-scope and not in-scope under ASC 606:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||
| Non-interest income, in-scope: | ||||||||||||
| Fees and service charges on deposit accounts | $ | 9,305 | $ | 9,204 | $ | 9,394 | ||||||
| Wealth management fees | 24,055 | 17,506 | 16,436 | |||||||||
| Other service fees(1) | 18,903 | 17,202 | 16,349 | |||||||||
| Total in-scope non-interest income | 52,263 | 43,912 | 42,179 | |||||||||
| Non-interest income, not in-scope(2) | 3,401 | 24,380 | 14,635 | |||||||||
| Total non-interest income | $ | 55,664 | $ | 68,292 | $ | 56,814 | ||||||
| (1) Other service fees comprise of fees related to letters of credit, wire fees, fees on foreign exchange transactions and other immaterial individual revenue streams. |
| (2) These amounts primarily represent revenue from contracts with clients that are out of the scope of ASC Topic 606 and primarily represent revenue from interest rate swap fees, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities and other miscellaneous income. |
The major revenue streams by fee type that are within the scope of ASC 606 presented in the above tables are described in additional detail below:
Fees and Services Charges on Deposit Accounts
Fees and service charges on deposit accounts include charges for analysis, overdraft, cash checking, ATM, and safe deposit activities executed by our deposit clients, as well as interchange income earned through card payment networks for the acceptance of card-based transactions. Fees earned from our deposit clients are governed by contracts that provide for overall custody and access to deposited funds and other related services and can be terminated at will by either party. Fees received from deposit clients for the various deposit activities are recognized as revenue once the performance obligations are met.
Wealth Management Fees
The Company employs financial consultants to provide investment planning services for clients including wealth management services, asset allocation strategies, portfolio analysis and monitoring, investment strategies, and risk management strategies. The fees the Company earns are variable and are generally received monthly. The Company recognizes revenue for the services performed at quarter end based on actual transaction details received from the broker dealer the Company engages.
Practical Expedients and Exemptions
The Company applies the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations as the Company’s contracts with clients generally have a term that is less than one year, are open-ended with a cancellation period that is less than one year or allow the Company to recognize revenue in the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice.
In addition, given the short-term nature of the Company’s contracts, the Company also applies the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-32-18 and does not adjust the consideration from clients for the effects of a significant financing component, if at contract inception, the period between when the entity transfers the goods or services and when the client pays for that good or service is one year or less.
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About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.