BANK OF HAWAII CORP

Previous wording

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the Company and its operations and is focused on our fiscal 2023 and 2022 financial results, including comparisons of year-to-year performance between these years. Discussion and analysis of our 2021 fiscal year, as well as the year-to-year comparison between fiscal 2022 and 2021, are included "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023.

Current wording

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the Company and its operations and is focused on our fiscal 2024 and 2023 financial results, including comparisons of year-to-year performance between these years. Discussion and analysis of our 2022 fiscal year, as well as the year-to-year comparison between fiscal 2023 and 2022, are included in Part II, Item 7. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 29, 2024.

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This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include statements concerning, among other things, the anticipated economic and business environment in our service area and elsewhere, credit quality and other financial and business matters in future periods, our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans and our objectives and future operations. We also may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, our senior management may provide forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. Our forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, any of which could prove to be inaccurate, and actual results may differ materially from those projected because of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (1) general economic conditions either nationally, internationally, or locally may be different than expected, and particularly, any event that negatively impacts the tourism industry in Hawaii; (2) the compounding effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced tourism in Hawaii, the duration and scope of government mandates or other limitations of or restrictions on travel, volatility in the international and national economy and credit markets, inflation, worker absenteeism, quarantines or other travel or health-related restrictions, the length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pace of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effect of government, business and individual actions intended to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) changes in market interest rates that may affect credit markets and our ability to maintain our net interest margin; (4) changes in our credit quality or risk profile that may increase or decrease the required level of our reserve for credit losses; (5) the impact of legislative and regulatory initiatives, particularly the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018; (6) changes to the amount and timing of proposed common stock repurchases; (7) unanticipated changes in the securities markets, public debt markets, and other capital markets in the U.S. and internationally, including, without limitation, the elimination of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as a benchmark interest rate; (8) changes in fiscal and monetary policies of the markets in which we operate; (9) the increased cost of maintaining or the Company’s ability to maintain adequate liquidity and capital, based on the requirements adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision a…

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Current wording

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include statements concerning, among other things, the anticipated economic and business environment in our service area and elsewhere, credit quality and other financial and business matters in future periods, our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans and our objectives and future operations. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We also may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, our senior management may provide forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of our actual results.

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Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of our actual results. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent SEC filings. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as otherwise may be required by the federal securities laws.

Current wording

The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent SEC filings. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as otherwise may be required by the federal securities laws.

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Our Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and follow general practices within the industries in which we operate. The most significant accounting policies we follow are presented in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Application of these principles requires us to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Most accounting policies are not considered by management to be critical accounting policies. Several factors are considered in determining whether or not a policy is critical in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. These factors include among other things, whether the policy requires management to make difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. The accounting policies which we believe to be most critical in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements are those that are related to the determination of the reserve for credit losses, fair value estimates, and income taxes.

Current wording

Our Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and follow general practices within the industries in which we operate. The most significant accounting policies we follow are presented in Note 2 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.” Application of GAAP requires us to make estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Most accounting estimates are not considered by management to be critical accounting estimates. Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. In determining which accounting estimates are critical accounting estimates we consider, among other things, whether the application of GAAP requires management to make difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and whether it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. The accounting estimates that we believe to be most critical in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements are those that are related to the determination of the reserve for credit losses, fair value estimates, and income taxes. Additional information is presented in Note 2 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

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The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for credit losses (the “Allowance”) and the reserve for unfunded commitments (the “Unfunded Reserve”). Accounting policies related to the reserve for credit losses are considered to be critical as these policies involve considerable subjective judgment and estimation by management. These policies are in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326 (“ASC 326”) Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. In the case of loans, the allowance for credit losses is a contra-asset valuation account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected. In the case of off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the allowance for credit losses is a liability account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, reported as a component of other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Current wording

The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for credit losses (the “Allowance”) and the reserve for unfunded commitments (the “Unfunded Reserve”). Accounting estimates related to the reserve for credit losses are considered to be critical as these estimates involve considerable subjective judgment and estimation by management. These estimates are in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326 (“ASC 326”) Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. In the case of loans and leases, the Allowance is a contra-asset valuation account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans and leases to present the net amount expected to be collected. In the case of off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the Unfunded Reserve is a liability account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, reported as a component of other liabilities in our consolidated statements of condition.

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The estimate of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. We then consider whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. These adjustments can include accounting for new or discontinued products, changes in our portfolio composition, delinquency trends, and with forecasted economic conditions including but not limited to unemployment, real estate market conditions (e.g. prices, sales activity and inventory), visitor arrivals, and the continued uncertainty of other global economic impact. The Unfunded Reserve represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The Unfunded Reserve is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancellable by the Company.

Current wording

The estimate of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. We then consider whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. These adjustments can include accounting for new or discontinued products, changes in our portfolio composition, delinquency trends, and with forecasted economic conditions including but not limited to unemployment, real estate market conditions (e.g. prices, sales activity and inventory), visitor arrivals, and the uncertainty of other events (local, national and global). The Unfunded Reserve represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The Unfunded Reserve is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancelable by the Company.

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The historical loss experience for the commercial portfolio segment is primarily determined using a Cohort method. This method pools loans into groups (“cohorts”) sharing similar risk characteristics based on product and risk ratings, and tracks each cohort’s historical net charge-offs to calculate a historical loss rate. The historical loss rates for each cohort are then averaged to calculate an overall historical loss rate which is applied to current loan balances to arrive at the quantitative baseline portion of the Allowance for most of the commercial portfolio segment.

Current wording

The historical loss experience for the commercial portfolio segment is primarily determined using a Cohort method. This method pools loans and leases into groups (“cohorts”) sharing similar risk characteristics based on product and risk ratings, and tracks each cohort’s historical net charge-offs to calculate a historical loss rate. The historical loss rates for each cohort are then averaged to calculate an overall historical loss rate which is applied to current loan balances to arrive at the quantitative baseline portion of the Allowance for most of the commercial portfolio segment.

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We also consider qualitative adjustments to the quantitative baseline such as the impact of current environmental factors at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Relevant factors include, but are not limited to, concentrations of credit risk, such as geographic, large borrower, industry; and economic trends and conditions, such as Hawaii unemployment, real estate prices and market conditions, and visitor arrivals. We also consider changes in underwriting standards, experience and depth of lending staff, trends in delinquencies, and the level of criticized loans.

Current wording

We also consider qualitative adjustments to the quantitative baseline such as the impact of current environmental factors at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Relevant factors include, but are not limited to, concentrations of credit risk, such as geography, industry, real estate property type; and economic trends and conditions, such as Hawaiʻi unemployment, real estate prices and market conditions, and visitor arrivals. We also consider changes in underwriting standards, and levels and trends in delinquencies and criticized loans and leases.

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The company utilizes the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (“UHERO”) macroeconomic forecast that is updated quarterly based on economic conditions and events. The forecast includes various economic variables for Hawaii such as gross domestic product (“GDP”), unemployment rate, visitor arrivals, residential real estate market conditions, personal income, and inflation rate. We also utilize other third party macroeconomic forecast tools to provide broader US economic variables such as interest rates.

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The company utilizes the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (“UHERO”) macroeconomic forecast that is updated quarterly based on economic conditions and events. The forecast includes various economic variables for Hawaiʻi such as gross domestic product (“GDP”), unemployment rate, visitor arrivals, residential real estate market conditions, personal income, and inflation rate. We also utilize other forecast tools for broader U.S. economic variables such as interest rates, as well as to apply any overlays to the forecast.

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The reserve for credit losses is generally sensitive to economic conditions and assumptions given the impact for potential losses for the consumer portfolio and risk rating migration for the commercial portfolio. For the consumer portfolio, as an example, an increase in the forecasted Hawaii unemployment rate could lead to an increase in the rate of delinquencies and consequently charge-offs for consumer borrowers. For the Allowance at December 31, 2023, a 25 basis point increase in the forecasted Hawaii unemployment rates would have increased the quantitative component of the Allowance for consumer loans by an estimated $1.4 million. For the commercial portfolio, the impact of adverse changes in economic conditions on borrowers will vary, and generally evaluated on a case-by-case basis to include the borrower’s existing financial capacity. Borrowers that would be most adversely impacted are identified as having the potential for migrating from a Pass to a Classified risk rating. For the Allowance at December 31, 2023, a 50 basis point increase in the percentage of commercial loans risk rated as Classified would increase the quantitative component of the Allowance for commercial loans by an estimated $1.9 million. This sensitivity analysis is hypothetical and provided only to indicate the potential impact changes in economic conditions and assumptions may have on the Allowance estimate. Additionally, changes in factors and inputs may be directionally inconsistent, such that improvement in one factor may offset deterioration in others.

Current wording

The reserve for credit losses is generally sensitive to economic conditions and assumptions given the impact for potential losses for the consumer portfolio and risk rating migration for the commercial portfolio. For the consumer portfolio, as an example, an increase in the forecasted Hawaiʻi unemployment rate could lead to an increase in the rate of delinquencies and consequently charge-offs for consumer borrowers. For the Allowance at December 31, 2024, a 25 basis point increase in the forecasted Hawaiʻi unemployment rates would have increased the quantitative component of the Allowance for consumer loans by an estimated $1.4 million. For the commercial portfolio, the impact of adverse changes in economic conditions on borrowers will vary, and generally evaluated on a case-by-case basis to include the borrower’s existing and expected financial capacity. Borrowers that would be most adversely impacted are identified as having the potential for migrating from a Pass to a Classified risk rating. For the Allowance at December 31, 2024, a 50 basis point increase in the percentage of commercial loans risk rated as Classified would increase the quantitative component of the Allowance for commercial loans by an estimated $2.0 million. This sensitivity analysis is hypothetical and provided only to indicate the potential impact changes in economic conditions and assumptions may have on the Allowance estimate. Additionally, changes in factors and inputs may be directionally inconsistent, such that improvement in one factor may offset deterioration in others.

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Financial assets that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include available-for-sale investment securities, loans held for sale, mortgage servicing rights, investments related to deferred compensation arrangements, and derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, $2.5 billion or 11% and $2.9 billion or 12%, respectively, of our total assets consisted of financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and most of these financial assets consisted of available-for-sale investment securities measured using information from a third party pricing service. These investments in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities were all classified in either Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are comprised of derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, $143.9 million and $168.0 million, respectively, or less than 1% of our total liabilities consisted of financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

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Financial assets that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include available-for-sale investment securities, loans held for sale, mortgage servicing rights, investments related to deferred compensation arrangements, and derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, $2.9 billion or 12% and $2.5 billion or 11%, respectively, of our total assets consisted of financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and most of these financial assets consisted of available-for-sale investment securities measured using information from a third party pricing service. These investments in debt securities and mortgage-backed securities were all classified in either Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are comprised of derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, $154.1 million and $143.9 million, respectively, or less than 1% of our total liabilities consisted of financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

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As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were $0.8 million and $46.6 million, respectively, or less than 1% of our total assets, and were comprised primarily of derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, Level 3 financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were $0 and $168.0 million, respectively.

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As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, or less than 1% of our total assets, and were comprised primarily of mortgage servicing rights and derivative financial instruments. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no Level 3 financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

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Our third party pricing service makes no representations or warranties that the pricing data provided to us is complete or free from errors, omissions, or defects. As a result, we have processes in place to monitor and periodically review the information provided to us by our third party pricing service such as: 1) Our third party pricing service provides us with documentation by asset class of inputs and methodologies used to value securities. We review this documentation to evaluate the inputs and valuation methodologies used to place securities into the appropriate level of the fair value hierarchy. This documentation is periodically updated by our third party pricing service. Accordingly, transfers of securities within the fair value hierarchy are made if deemed necessary. 2) On a quarterly basis, management also selects a sample of securities priced by the Company’s third party pricing service and reviews the significant assumptions and valuation methodologies used by the pricing service with respect to those securities. The information provided is comprised of market reference data, which may include reported trades; bids, offers, or broker-dealer dealer quotes; benchmark yields and spreads; as well as other reference data as appropriate. Periodically, based on these reviews, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. 3) On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing information received from our third party pricing service. This review process includes a comparison to a second source. 4) Our third party pricing service has also established processes for us to submit inquiries regarding quoted prices. Periodically, we will challenge the quoted prices provided by our third party pricing service. Our third party pricing service will review the inputs to the evaluation in light of the new market data presented by us. Our third party pricing service may then affirm the original quoted price or may update the evaluation on a going forward basis. Generally, we do not adjust the price from the third party service provider. 5) On an annual basis, we obtain and review the third party’s most recently issued Service Organization Controls report related to controls placed in operation and tests of operating effectiveness, to update our understanding of the third party pricing service’s control environment.

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We also use third party pricing services to assist our management in determining the value of securities. Our third party pricing service makes no representations or warranties that the pricing data provided to us is complete or free from errors, omissions, or defects. As a result, we have processes in place to monitor and periodically review the information provided to us by our third party pricing service such as: 1) Our third party pricing service provides us with documentation by asset class of inputs and methodologies used to value securities. We review this documentation to evaluate the inputs and valuation methodologies used to place securities into the appropriate level of the fair value hierarchy. This documentation is periodically updated by our third party pricing service. Accordingly, transfers of securities within the fair value hierarchy are made if deemed necessary. 2) On a quarterly basis, management also selects a sample of securities priced by the Company’s third party pricing service and reviews the significant assumptions and valuation methodologies used by the pricing service with respect to those securities. The information provided is comprised of market reference data, which may include reported trades; bids, offers, or broker-dealer dealer quotes; benchmark yields and spreads; as well as other reference data as appropriate. Periodically, based on these reviews, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. 3) On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing information received from our third party pricing service. This review process includes a comparison to a second source. 4) Our third party pricing service has also established processes for us to submit inquiries regarding quoted prices. Periodically, we will challenge the quoted prices provided by our third party pricing service. Our third party pricing service will review the inputs to the evaluation in light of the new market data presented by us. Our third party pricing service may then affirm the original quoted price or may update the evaluation on a going forward basis. Generally, we do not adjust the price from the third party service provider. 5) On an annual basis, we obtain and review the third party’s most recently issued Service Organization Controls report related to controls placed in operation and tests of operating effectiveness, to update our understanding of the third party pricing service’s control environment.

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We determine our liabilities for income taxes based on current tax regulations and interpretations in tax jurisdictions where our income is subject to taxation. Currently, we file tax returns for federal, six state and local domestic jurisdictions, and three foreign jurisdictions. In estimating income taxes payable or receivable, we assess the relative merits and risks of the appropriate tax treatment considering statutory, judicial, and regulatory guidance in the context of each tax position. Accordingly, previously estimated liabilities are regularly reevaluated and adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Changes in the estimate of income taxes payable or receivable occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax law, the status of examinations being conducted by various taxing authorities, and newly enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that impact the relative merits and risks of each tax position. These changes, when they occur, may affect the provision for income taxes as well as current and deferred income taxes, and may be significant to our statements of income and condition.

Current wording

We determine our liabilities for income taxes based on current tax regulations and interpretations in tax jurisdictions where our income is subject to taxation. Currently, we file tax returns for federal, five state and local domestic jurisdictions, and three foreign jurisdictions. In estimating income taxes payable or receivable, we assess the relative merits and risks of the appropriate tax treatment considering statutory, judicial, and regulatory guidance in the context of each tax position. Accordingly, previously estimated liabilities are regularly reevaluated and adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Changes in the estimate of income taxes payable or receivable occur periodically due to changes in tax rates, interpretations of tax law, the status of examinations being conducted by various taxing authorities, and newly enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance that impact the relative merits and risks of each tax position. These changes, when they occur, may affect the provision for income taxes as well as current and deferred income taxes, and may be significant to our consolidated statements of income and condition.

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Management's determination of the realization of net deferred tax assets is based upon management's judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing, character and amount of future income, as well as the implementation of various tax planning strategies to maximize realization of the deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we carried a valuation allowance of $6.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively, related to our deferred tax assets established in connection with our low-income housing investments.

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Management's determination of the realization of net deferred tax assets is based upon management's judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing, character and amount of future income, as well as the implementation of various tax planning strategies to maximize realization of the deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we carried a valuation allowance of $9.7 million and $6.7 million, respectively, related to our deferred tax assets established in connection with our low-income housing investments.

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We are also required to record a liability, referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit ("UTB"), for the entire amount of benefit taken in a prior or future income tax return when we determine that a tax position has a less than 50% likelihood of being accepted by the taxing authority. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, our liabilities for UTBs were $3.7 million.

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We are also required to record a liability, referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit (“UTB”), for the entire amount of benefit taken in a prior or future income tax return when we determine that a tax position has a less than 50% likelihood of being accepted by the taxing authority. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our liabilities for UTBs were $5.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

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We are a regional financial services company serving businesses, consumers, and governments in Hawaii, Guam, and other Pacific Islands. Our principal operating subsidiary, the Bank, was founded in 1897.

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We are a regional financial services company serving businesses, consumers, and governments in Hawaiʻi, Guam, and other Pacific Islands. Our principal operating subsidiary, the Bank, was founded in 1897.

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High interest rates have slowed the home resale market both because of the cost of first-time home purchases and the “lock-in effect” of the low rates many homeowners have on their current mortgage. While sales volume fell year-over-year given the sharp rise in interest rates, home prices remained relatively stable and months of inventory remained relatively low. The volume of single-family home sales on Oahu decreased 26.3% in 2023 compared to 2022, while the volume of condominium sales on Oahu decreased 28.0% in 2023 compared to 2022. The median price of single-family home sales on Oahu decreased by 5.0% in 2023 compared to 2022, while the condominium sales price on Oahu decreased by 0.3% in 2023 compared to 2022. As of December 31, 2023, months of inventory of single-family homes and condominiums on Oahu was 2.8 months and 3.2 months, respectively, compared to 2.1 months and 2.2 months as of December 31, 2022.

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The volume of single-family home sales on Oahu increased 9.1% in 2024 compared to the prior year, while the volume of condominium sales on Oahu decreased 2.5% in 2024 compared to the prior year. The median price of single-family home sales and condominium sales on Oahu increased by 4.8% and 1.3%, respectively, in 2024 compared to the prior year.

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Net income for 2023 was $171.2 million, a decrease of $54.6 million or 24% compared to 2022. Diluted earnings per common share were $4.14 in 2023, a decrease of $1.34 or 24% compared to 2022. Our return on average assets was 0.71% in 2023, a decrease of 27 basis points from 2022, and our return on average shareholders’ equity was 12.63% in 2023, compared to 16.10% in 2022.

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Net income for 2024 was $150.0 million, a decrease of $21.2 million or 12% compared to the prior year. Diluted earnings per common share were $3.46 in 2024, a decrease of $0.68 or 16% compared to the prior year. Our return on average assets was 0.64% in 2024, a decrease of 7 basis points from 2023, and our return on average shareholders’ equity was 9.78% in 2024, compared to 12.63% in the prior year.

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The return on average common equity for 2023 was 13.89% compared to 17.83% in 2022.

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The return on average common equity for 2024 was 10.85% compared to 13.89% for the prior year.

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Net interest income was $497.0 million in 2023, a decrease of $43.5 million compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily due to higher funding costs, partially offset by higher earning asset yields. The net interest margin was 2.24% in 2023, a decrease of 26 basis points from 2022.

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Net interest income was $466.6 million in 2024, a decrease of $30.4 million compared to the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to higher funding costs, partially offset by higher earning asset yields. The net interest margin was 2.16% in 2024, a decrease of 8 basis points from the prior year.

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The effective tax rate for 2023 was 24.62% compared with 22.31% in 2022.

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The effective tax rate for 2024 was 24.19% compared with 24.62% for the prior year.

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Net loan and lease charge-offs in 2023 were $7.8 million or 6 basis points of total average loans and leases outstanding. Net loan and lease charge-offs in 2023 were comprised of charge-offs of $15.0 million partially offset by recoveries of $7.2 million. Compared to 2022, net loan and lease charge-offs increased by $2.7 million or 2 basis points on total average loans and leases outstanding.

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Net loan and lease charge-offs in 2024 were $12.9 million or 9 basis points of total average loans and leases outstanding. Net loan and lease charge-offs in 2024 were comprised of charge-offs of $15.0 million partially offset by recoveries of $7.2 million. Compared to 2023, net loan and lease charge-offs increased by $2.7 million or 2 basis points on total average loans and leases outstanding.

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The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases was $146.4 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $2.0 million from December 31, 2022. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases outstanding was 1.05% at December 31, 2023, down 1 basis point from December 31, 2022.

Current wording

The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases was $148.5 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $2.1 million from the prior year. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases outstanding was 1.06% at December 31, 2024, up 1 basis point from the prior year.

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The investment securities portfolio was $7.4 billion as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of $0.9 billion or 10% from December 31, 2022. The portfolio remains largely comprised of securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.

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The investment securities portfolio was $7.3 billion as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $0.1 billion or 1% from the prior year. The portfolio remains largely comprised of securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. In 2024, we purchased $470.8 million of investment securities, the majority of which were floating rate securities.

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Total assets were $23.7 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 1% from December 31, 2022.

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Total loans and leases were $14.1 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 1% from the prior year.

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150,000 shares of common stock were repurchased under the share repurchase program in 2023. Total remaining buyback authority under the share repurchase program was $126.0 million as of December 31, 2023.

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No shares of common stock were repurchased under the share repurchase program in 2024. Total remaining buyback authority under the share repurchase program was $126.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

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Interest income includes taxable-equivalent basis adjustments, based upon a federal statutory tax rate of 21% of $2.0 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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Interest income includes taxable-equivalent basis adjustments, based upon a federal statutory tax rate of 21% of $3.8 million and $2.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

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Non-performing loans and leases are included in the respective average loan and lease balances. Income, if any, on such loans and leases is recognized on a cash basis.

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Non-performing loans and leases are included in the respective average loan and lease balances.

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Bank-owned life insurance increased by $1.7 million or 17% in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily due to an increase in death benefits received in 2023.

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Bank-owned life insurance increased by $1.9 million or 17% in 2024 compared to the prior year primarily due to an increase in the yield on the underlying assets in 2024.

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Other noninterest income increased by $21.6 million or 138% in 2023 compared to 2022. This increase was primarily due to a $14.7 million gain on the extinguishment of repurchase agreements in 2023 combined with a $6.9 million loss on the sale of leased assets that was recognized in the prior year.

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Other noninterest income decreased by $17.4 million or 47% in 2024 compared to the prior year primarily due to a $14.7 million gain on the extinguishments of repurchase agreements during 2023 coupled with a decrease in customer derivative fees earned during 2024 as compared to the prior year.

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Total salaries and benefits decreased by $1.2 million or 1% in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation coupled with a decrease in commission expense and retirement and other benefits. These decreases were offset by an increase in base salaries, payroll taxes, and separation expense.

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Total salaries and benefits decreased by $1.5 million or 1% in 2024 compared to the prior year primarily due to a decrease in separation expense coupled with a decrease in payroll taxes and share-based compensation, partially offset by an increase in incentive compensation expense and medical, dental, and life insurance expense.

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FDIC insurance increased by $21.8 million or 333% in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily due to a $14.7 million charge due to an industry-wide FDIC special assessment and an increase in the initial base deposit insurance assessment rate. In November 2023, the FDIC issued a final rule to implement a special assessment to recover the losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund arising from the protection of uninsured depositors following the closures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. The special assessment will be collected at an annual rate of approximately 13.4 basis points to an assessment base that would equal an Insured Depository Institution’s estimated uninsured deposits reported as of December 31, 2022, adjusted to exclude the first $5 billion, and will be paid in eight quarterly installments beginning in the second quarter of 2024. In February 2024, we received notification from the FDIC that the estimated loss attributable to the protection of uninsured depositors at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is $20.4 billion, an increase of approximately $4.1 billion from the estimate of $16.3 billion described in the final rule. The FDIC plans to provide institutions subject to the special assessment an updated estimate of each institution’s quarterly and total special assessment expense with its first quarter 2024 special assessment invoice, to be released in June 2024.

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FDIC insurance expense decreased by $10.5 million or 37% in 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in the industry-wide FDIC special assessment. We recorded a charge of $1.9 million in 2024 compared to a $14.7 million charge in 2023 in connection with the special assessment. This special assessment was designed to recover the losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund arising from the protection of uninsured depositors following the closures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. The collection of the special assessment started in the second quarter of 2024 and will be paid in eight quarterly installments.

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Our business segments are Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. Table 6 summarizes net income from our business segments for 2023 and 2022. Additional information about segment performance is presented in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Our business segments are Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. Table 6 summarizes net income from our business segments for 2024 and 2023. Additional information about segment performance is presented in Note 13 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

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Information for mortgage-backed securities and small business administration securities reflect weighted average life, including anticipated future prepayments.

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Information for mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and small business administration securities reflect weighted average life, including anticipated future prepayments.

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Mortgage-backed securities issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac continue to be the largest concentrations in the portfolio. As of December 31, 2023, these mortgage-backed securities were all AAA-rated, with a low probability of a change in their credit ratings in the near future. As of December 31, 2023, our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio was comprised of securities with an average base duration of approximately 3.83 years.

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Mortgage-backed securities issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac continue to be the largest concentrations in the portfolio. As of December 31, 2024, these mortgage-backed securities were all AAA-rated, with a low probability of a change in their credit ratings in the near future. As of December 31, 2024, our available-for-sale investment securities portfolio was comprised of securities with an average remaining duration of approximately 3.03 years, which does not consider the impact of the interest rate swaps that hedge a portion of our available-for-sale portfolio.

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Gross unrealized gains in our investment securities portfolio were $0.7 million as of December 31, 2023, and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2022. Gross unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio were $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2023, and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2022. The overall decrease in net unrealized losses was primarily due to prepayments and sale of securities in the third quarter of 2023.

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Gross unrealized gains in our investment securities portfolio were $1.3 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Gross unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio were $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion as of

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The gross unrealized loss positions were primarily related to mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. These securities carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely recognized as “risk free,” and have a long history of zero credit loss. Total gross unrealized losses were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates, relative to when the investment securities were purchased, and not due to the credit quality of the investment securities. We do not intend to sell the investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investment securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity.

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The gross unrealized loss positions were primarily related to mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. These securities carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government and have a long history of zero credit loss. Total gross unrealized losses were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates, relative to when the investment securities were purchased, and not due to the credit quality of the investment securities. At December 31, 2024, we had the intent and ability to hold the investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investment securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. See Note 3 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for more information.

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The Company’s corporate bond holdings as of December 31, 2023, had a fair value of $667.2 million. Of this total, $4.1 million or 1% was fully guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States, an agency of the U.S. government, and $8.8 million or 1% was fully guaranteed by the U.S. government acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development. Of the remaining $654.3 million of corporate bonds, all were credit-rated A- or better by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization.

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The Company’s corporate bond holdings as of December 31, 2024, had a fair value of $680.0 million. Of this total, $1.2 million was fully guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States, an agency of the U.S. government, and $8.3 million was fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. Of the remaining $670.4 million of corporate bonds, all were credit-rated A- or better by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization.

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Total loans and leases were $14.0 billion as of December 31, 2023. This represents a $318.6 million or 2% increase from December 31, 2022, primarily due to growth in the commercial loan and lease portfolio.

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Total loans and leases were $14.1 billion as of December 31, 2024. This represents a $111.0 million or 1% increase from the prior year, due to growth in the commercial loan and lease portfolio.