HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO INC

Recent developments. For discussion of the impacts of inflation and other macro-economic factors impacting the Utilities, see also “Recent developments” in Hawaiian Electric’s MD&A. See also “Economic conditions” below for further discussion of the economic impact of recent events, and Note 2 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for recent updates and disclosures relating to the Maui windstorm and wildfires.

In June 2025, the Utilities submitted a request with the PUC to terminate or suspend the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs). Beginning in 2024 and continuing into 2026, HEI has embarked on a strategy to divest all of its affiliated companies other than the Utilities, intending for the Utilities to be HEI’s sole operating companies. Termination of the ATRs would allow implementation of a corporate integration, under which all HEI employees would move to Hawaiian Electric. A few officer positions would manage and operate both HEI and Hawaiian Electric (dual-hatted executives) and the HEI and Hawaiian Electric boards of directors would be composed of a single set of individuals. On October 31, 2025, HEI and Hawaiian Electric filed a revised request, after a September 2025 PUC order that provided guidance on the topics to be addressed in such a request. On March 23, 2026, the PUC issued an order approving the application of HEI and Hawaiian Electric to suspend the ATRs. The PUC’s approval is subject to specified commitments, including HEI’s divestment of all remaining Pacific Current and affiliated assets, a prohibition on pursuing new diversification activities, continued compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 269-19.5 governing affiliated interests, and ongoing cooperation with the PUC, including reporting obligations. HEI is required to file a report establishing a divestment timeline and to provide monthly progress reports thereafter. The order also requires advance notice to the PUC and Consumer Advocate prior to seeking any change in recovery of HEI-related expenses in future re-basing or rate proceedings. The PUC subsequently issued an order confirming that all ATR compliance filings and reporting are likewise suspended and closed the docket.