East West said in a statement that the United Commercial transaction will create the largest bank in the U.S. focusing on the Asian American community, and the second-largest independent bank based in California. East West operates 137 branches throughout the U.S. and China.

"This is a transformational event for both institutions and represents an exciting growth opportunity for East West," East West Chairman and Chief Executive Dominic Ng said in a statement.

Is there any opportunity or a slim chance for uCBH stake holders to get some of their money if not all.

Please guys/gals no bashing as so many folks have lost their savings, Please plaease be sensative to them with your response.

Appreciated !!