Finance
American Savings Bank Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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2Q 2024 net loss of $45.8 million reflects after-tax goodwill impairment of $66.1 million in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options for ASB
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Excluding the non-cash goodwill impairment, and excluding after-tax Maui wildfire-related expenses of $0.3 million, ASB’s core net income1 for the second quarter was $20.7 million, compared to $20.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 and $20.2 million in the second quarter of 2023
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Non-cash goodwill impairment has no impact on ASB’s liquidity or ability to serve customers’ financial needs
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Net interest margin expanded to 2.79%, up 4 basis points from the prior quarter
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Strong credit quality and another release of reserves reflect healthy Hawaii economy
HONOLULU, July 31, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Savings Bank, F.S.B. (ASB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE – HE), today reported a second quarter 2024 net loss of $45.8 million. The second quarter 2024 results reflect the impact of an after-tax goodwill impairment of $66.1 million in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options for ASB. The goodwill impairment is related to acquisitions that took place in the 1980s and 1990s. The impairment is non-cash and has no impact on ASB’s liquidity.
“The bank’s core operations and earnings remain strong, and in the second quarter ASB improved profitability and grew core net income2 compared to the same quarter last year,” said Ann Teranishi, president and chief executive officer of ASB. “We saw net interest margin expand in the quarter, and management’s prudent expense control resulted in a decrease in core noninterest expense. ASB is in a strong financial position with high liquidity, deep borrowing capacity and a loyal, long-tenured base of deposits.”
“Over the last year, HEI has been advancing a strategy designed to support a strong, financially healthy enterprise that will empower a thriving future for Hawaii,” said Scott Seu, HEI president and CEO. “Consistent with this approach, HEI has been undertaking a comprehensive review of strategic options for ASB. We will continue to take prudent and measured actions to ensure our companies are well positioned to serve our customers and community for the long term.”
Teranishi continued, “In connection with HEI’s ongoing evaluation, the bank recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge that reflects management’s analysis of our bank’s market valuation. This non-cash charge has no impact on ASB’s liquidity or ASB’s ability to serve our customers’ financial needs. We remain focused on taking care of Hawaii’s residents, businesses and communities as we have for nearly 100 years.”
There is no set timetable for HEI’s comprehensive review of strategic options for ASB, and there can be no assurances that any actions regarding ASB will result from this evaluation. Neither HEI nor ASB expect to disclose or provide an update concerning developments related to this process unless or until HEI’s Board of Directors has approved a definitive course of action or otherwise determined that further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
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See the “Explanation of ASB’s Use of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures” and the related GAAP reconciliation at the end of this release. For the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter 2023, core net income was approximately equivalent to GAAP net income. |
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Refer to footnote 1. |
Financial Highlights
Second quarter 2024 net interest income was $61.7 million compared to $62.3 million in the linked quarter and $63.2 million in the second quarter of 2023. The lower net interest income compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to lower yields on the investment portfolio and lower earning asset balances. The lower net interest income compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to higher interest expense on deposit liabilities, partially offset by higher interest and dividend income due to higher earning asset yields. Net interest margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 2.79% compared to 2.75% in both the linked and prior year quarters. The yield on earning assets improved 1 basis point during the quarter, and cost of funding improved 2 basis points.
In the second quarter of 2024 ASB recorded a negative provision for credit losses of $1.9 million compared to a negative provision for credit losses of $2.2 million in the linked quarter and a provision for credit losses of $0.04 million in the second quarter of 2023. The quarter’s negative provision reflects a $0.8 million release of reserves due to an improved economic outlook for Maui following the August 2023 wildfires, as well as lower loss rates and lower loan balances. As of June 30, 2024, ASB’s allowance for credit losses to outstanding loans was 1.11% compared to 1.16% as of March 31, 2024 and 1.13% as of June 30, 2023.
The net charge-off ratio for the second quarter of 2024 was 0.15%, compared to 0.14% in both the linked and prior year quarters. Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans receivable held for investment were 0.53%, compared to 0.53% in the linked quarter and 0.22% in the prior year quarter.
Noninterest income was $15.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $17.2 million in the linked quarter and $15.6 million in the second quarter of 2023. The decrease compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to lower bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) income related to changes in the fair market value of the underlying assets. The increase compared to the prior year quarter was primarily due to higher BOLI income and higher fee income, partially offset by the gain on sale of real estate recorded last year.
Noninterest expense was $136.5 million compared to $55.9 million in the linked quarter and $53.8 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase compared to the linked and prior year quarters primarily reflects the goodwill impairment charge of $82.2 million pre-tax ($66.1 million after tax) taken in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options for ASB. Noninterest expense for the quarter also included pre-tax wildfire-related services expenses of $1.2 million.
Total loans were $6.1 billion as of June 30, 2024, down 2.5% from December 31, 2023.
Total deposits were $8.0 billion as of June 30, 2024, down 1.3% from December 31, 2023. Core deposits declined 1.3% from December 31, 2023, while certificates of deposit decreased 1.4% primarily due to the paydown of $166 million in public time deposits. As of June 30, 2024, 83% of deposits were F.D.I.C. insured or fully collateralized, with approximately 79% of deposits F.D.I.C. insured. For the second quarter of 2024, the average cost of funds was 115 basis points, down slightly from 117 basis points in the linked quarter and up 32 basis points from the prior year quarter.
Wholesale funding totaled $520 million as of June 30, 2024, down $73 million from March 31, 2024.
In the second quarter of 2024, ASB did not pay a dividend to HEI, supporting ASB’s healthy capital levels. ASB had a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.4% as of June 30, 2024.
HEI EARNINGS RELEASE, HEI WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS EARNINGS
Concurrent with ASB’s regulatory filing 30 days after the end of the quarter, ASB announced its second quarter 2024 financial results today. Please note that these reported results relate only to ASB and are not necessarily indicative of HEI’s consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2024.
HEI plans to announce its second quarter 2024 consolidated financial results on Friday, August 9, 2024 and will also conduct a webcast and conference call at 10:30 a.m. Hawaii time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) that same day to discuss its consolidated earnings, including ASB’s earnings.
To listen to the conference call, dial 1-888-660-6377 (U.S.) or 1-929-203-0797 (international) and enter passcode 2393042. Parties may also access presentation materials (which include reconciliation of non-GAAP measures) and/or listen to the conference call by visiting the conference call link on HEI’s website at www.hei.com under “Investor Relations,” sub-heading “News and Events — Events and Presentations.”
A replay will be available online and via phone. The online replay will be available on HEI’s website about two hours after the event. An audio replay will also be available about two hours after the event through August 23, 2024. To access the audio replay, dial 1-800-770-2030 (U.S.) or 1-647-362-9199 (international) and enter passcode 2393042.
HEI and Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Electric) intend to continue to use HEI’s website, www.hei.com, as a means of disclosing additional information; such disclosures will be included in the Investor Relations section of the website. Accordingly, investors should routinely monitor the Investor Relations section of HEI’s website, in addition to following HEI’s, Hawaiian Electric’s and ASB’s press releases, HEI’s and Hawaiian Electric’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and HEI’s public conference calls and webcasts. Investors may sign up to receive e-mail alerts via the Investor Relations section of the website. The information on HEI’s website is not incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI’s and Hawaiian Electric’s SEC filings unless, and except to the extent, specifically incorporated by reference.
Investors may also wish to refer to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii (PUC) website at https://hpuc.my.site.com/cdms/s/ to review documents filed with, and issued by, the PUC. No information on the PUC website is incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI’s and Hawaiian Electric’s SEC filings.
The HEI family of companies provides the energy and financial services that empower much of the economic and community activity of Hawaii. HEI’s electric utility, Hawaiian Electric, supplies power to approximately 95% of Hawaii’s population and is undertaking an ambitious effort to decarbonize its operations and the broader state economy. Its banking subsidiary, ASB, is one of Hawaii’s largest financial institutions, providing a wide array of banking and other financial services and working to advance economic growth, affordability and financial fitness. HEI also helps advance Hawaii’s sustainability goals through investments by its non-regulated subsidiary, Pacific Current. For more information, visit www.hei.com.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Measures described as “core” (e.g., core net income and core noninterest expense) are non-GAAP measures which exclude after-tax Maui wildfire-related costs and the goodwill impairment taken in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options for ASB. See “Explanation of ASB’s Use of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures” and the related GAAP reconciliations at the end of this release.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain “forward-looking statements,” which include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and usually include words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “predicts,” “estimates” or similar expressions. In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance, ongoing business strategies or prospects or possible future actions are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and the accuracy of assumptions concerning HEI and its subsidiaries, the performance of the industries in which they do business and economic, political and market factors, among other things. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.
Forward-looking statements in this release should be read in conjunction with the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” discussions (which are incorporated by reference herein) set forth in HEI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and HEI’s other periodic reports that discuss important factors that could cause HEI’s results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the report, presentation or filing in which they are made. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, HEI, Hawaiian Electric, ASB and their subsidiaries undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
American Savings Bank, F.S.B. |
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(in thousands) |
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June 30, |
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March 31, |
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June 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Interest and dividend income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Interest and fees on loans |
|
$ |
72,960 |
|
|
$ |
72,971 |
|
|
$ |
67,966 |
|
$ |
145,931 |
|
|
$ |
132,808 |
Interest and dividends on investment securities |
|
|
13,218 |
|
|
|
14,964 |
|
|
|
13,775 |
|
|
28,182 |
|
|
|
28,412 |
Total interest and dividend income |
|
|
86,178 |
|
|
|
87,935 |
|
|
|
81,741 |
|
|
174,113 |
|
|
|
161,220 |
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Interest on deposit liabilities |
|
|
18,015 |
|
|
|
17,432 |
|
|
|
9,661 |
|
|
35,447 |
|
|
|
16,498 |
Interest on other borrowings |
|
|
6,479 |
|
|
|
8,154 |
|
|
|
8,852 |
|
|
14,633 |
|
|
|
16,573 |
Total interest expense |
|
|
24,494 |
|
|
|
25,586 |
|
|
|
18,513 |
|
|
50,080 |
|
|
|
33,071 |
Net interest income |
|
|
61,684 |
|
|
|
62,349 |
|
|
|
63,228 |
|
|
124,033 |
|
|
|
128,149 |
Provision for credit losses |
|
|
(1,910 |
) |
|
|
(2,159 |
) |
|
|
43 |
|
|
(4,069 |
) |
|
|
1,218 |
Net interest income after provision for credit losses |
|
|
63,594 |
|
|
|
64,508 |
|
|
|
63,185 |
|
|
128,102 |
|
|
|
126,931 |
Noninterest income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Fees from other financial services |
|
|
5,133 |
|
|
|
4,874 |
|
|
|
5,009 |
|
|
10,007 |
|
|
|
9,688 |
Fee income on deposit liabilities |
|
|
4,630 |
|
|
|
4,898 |
|
|
|
4,504 |
|
|
9,528 |
|
|
|
9,103 |
Fee income on other financial products |
|
|
2,960 |
|
|
|
2,743 |
|
|
|
2,768 |
|
|
5,703 |
|
|
|
5,512 |
Bank-owned life insurance |
|
|
2,255 |
|
|
|
3,584 |
|
|
|
1,955 |
|
|
5,839 |
|
|
|
3,380 |
Mortgage banking income |
|
|
364 |
|
|
|
424 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
788 |
|
|
|
360 |
Gain on sale of real estate |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
495 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
495 |
Other income, net |
|
|
423 |
|
|
|
686 |
|
|
|
678 |
|
|
1,109 |
|
|
|
1,479 |
Total noninterest income |
|
|
15,765 |
|
|
|
17,209 |
|
|
|
15,639 |
|
|
32,974 |
|
|
|
30,017 |
Noninterest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Compensation and employee benefits |
|
|
29,802 |
|
|
|
32,459 |
|
|
|
29,394 |
|
|
62,261 |
|
|
|
59,598 |
Occupancy |
|
|
5,220 |
|
|
|
5,063 |
|
|
|
5,539 |
|
|
10,283 |
|
|
|
11,127 |
Data processing |
|
|
4,960 |
|
|
|
4,846 |
|
|
|
5,095 |
|
|
9,806 |
|
|
|
10,107 |
Services |
|
|
4,250 |
|
|
|
4,151 |
|
|
|
2,689 |
|
|
8,401 |
|
|
|
5,284 |
Equipment |
|
|
2,477 |
|
|
|
2,649 |
|
|
|
2,957 |
|
|
5,126 |
|
|
|
5,603 |
Office supplies, printing and postage |
|
|
1,006 |
|
|
|
1,018 |
|
|
|
1,109 |
|
|
2,024 |
|
|
|
2,274 |
Marketing |
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
776 |
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
1,523 |
|
|
|
1,850 |
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
82,190 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
82,190 |
|
|
|
— |
Other expense |
|
|
5,813 |
|
|
|
4,942 |
|
|
|
6,152 |
|
|
10,755 |
|
|
|
12,343 |
Total noninterest expense |
|
|
136,465 |
|
|
|
55,904 |
|
|
|
53,769 |
|
|
192,369 |
|
|
|
108,186 |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
(57,106 |
) |
|
|
25,813 |
|
|
|
25,055 |
|
|
(31,293 |
) |
|
|
48,762 |
Income tax (benefit) |
|
|
(11,319 |
) |
|
|
4,879 |
|
|
|
4,851 |
|
|
(6,440 |
) |
|
|
9,996 |
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(45,787 |
) |
|
$ |
20,934 |
|
|
$ |
20,204 |
|
$ |
(24,853 |
) |
|
$ |
38,766 |
Comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
(44,154 |
) |
|
$ |
11,166 |
|
|
$ |
12,994 |
|
$ |
(32,988 |
) |
|
$ |
49,986 |
OTHER BANK INFORMATION (annualized %, except as of period end) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Return on average assets |
|
|
(1.97 |
) |
|
|
0.88 |
|
|
|
0.84 |
|
|
(0.53 |
) |
|
|
0.81 |
Return on average equity |
|
|
(33.97 |
) |
|
|
15.64 |
|
|
|
16.20 |
|
|
(9.25 |
) |
|
|
15.87 |
Return on average tangible common equity |
|
|
(39.84 |
) |
|
|
18.48 |
|
|
|
19.40 |
|
|
(10.89 |
) |
|
|
19.07 |
Net interest margin |
|
|
2.79 |
|
|
|
2.75 |
|
|
|
2.75 |
|
|
2.77 |
|
|
|
2.80 |
Efficiency ratio |
|
|
176.20 |
|
|
|
70.27 |
|
|
|
68.18 |
|
|
122.52 |
|
|
|
68.40 |
Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding |
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
|
0.14 |
|
|
|
0.14 |
|
|
0.14 |
|
|
|
0.14 |
As of period end |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable held for investment |
|
|
0.53 |
|
|
|
0.53 |
|
|
|
0.22 |
|
|
|
|
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Allowance for credit losses to loans outstanding |
|
|
1.11 |
|
|
|
1.16 |
|
|
|
1.13 |
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|
|
|
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Tangible common equity to tangible assets |
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
|
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Tier-1 leverage ratio |
|
|
8.4 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
|
|
|
7.8 |
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|
|
|
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Dividend paid to HEI (via ASB Hawaii, Inc.) ($ in millions) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
11.0 |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
25.0 |
This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in HEI filings with the SEC. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for future interim periods or the full year. |
American Savings Bank, F.S.B. |
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(in thousands) |
June 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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Assets |
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|
|
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Cash and due from banks |
|
$ |
139,114 |
|
|
$ |
184,383 |
|
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Interest-bearing deposits |
|
|
195,721 |
|
|
|
251,072 |
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
334,835 |
|
|
|
435,455 |
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Investment securities |
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|
|
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Available-for-sale, at fair value |
|
|
1,061,687 |
|
|
|
1,136,439 |
|
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Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost |
|
|
1,179,182 |
|
|
|
1,201,314 |
|
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Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost |
|
|
29,204 |
|
|
|
14,728 |
|
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Loans held for investment |
|
|
6,030,158 |
|
|
|
6,180,810 |
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Allowance for credit losses |
|
|
(66,813 |
) |
|
|
(74,372 |
) |
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Net loans |
|
|
5,963,345 |
|
|
|
6,106,438 |
|
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Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value |
|
|
13,904 |
|
|
|
15,168 |
|
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Other |
|
|
698,648 |
|
|
|
681,460 |
|
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Goodwill |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
82,190 |
|
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Total assets |
|
$ |
9,280,805 |
|
|
$ |
9,673,192 |
|
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Liabilities and shareholder’s equity |
|
|
|
|
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Deposit liabilities–noninterest-bearing |
|
$ |
2,515,062 |
|
|
$ |
2,599,762 |
|
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Deposit liabilities–interest-bearing |
|
|
5,521,411 |
|
|
|
5,546,016 |
|
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Other borrowings |
|
|
520,000 |
|
|
|
750,000 |
|
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Other |
|
|
226,488 |
|
|
|
247,563 |
|
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Total liabilities |
|
|
8,782,961 |
|
|
|
9,143,341 |
|
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Common stock |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
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Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
359,048 |
|
|
|
358,067 |
|
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Retained earnings |
|
|
439,202 |
|
|
|
464,055 |
|
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax benefits |
|
|
|
|
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Net unrealized losses on securities |
$ |
(291,864 |
) |
|
$ |
(282,963 |
) |
|
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Retirement benefit plans |
|
(8,543 |
) |
|
(300,407 |
) |
|
(9,309 |
) |
|
(292,272 |
) |
Total shareholder’s equity |
|
|
497,844 |
|
|
|
529,851 |
|
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Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity |
|
$ |
9,280,805 |
|
|
$ |
9,673,192 |
|
This information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in HEI filings with the SEC. |
Explanation of ASB’s Use of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Measures
HEI and ASB management use certain non-GAAP measures to evaluate the performance of HEI and the bank.
Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information and are a better indicator of the companies’ core operating activities. Core earnings and other financial measures as presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The accompanying tables provide a reconciliation of reported GAAP1 earnings to non-GAAP core earnings and returns on average equity and average assets for the bank.
The reconciling adjustments from GAAP earnings to core earnings are limited to the costs related to the Maui wildfires and the goodwill impairment taken in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options for ASB. Management does not consider these items to be representative of the company’s fundamental core earnings.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Measures |
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(in thousands) |
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Six months ended |
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Maui wildfire related costs and goodwill impairment |
|
|
|
|
||||
Pretax expenses: |
|
|
|
|
||||
Provision for credit losses |
|
$ |
(800 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,300 |
) |
Professional services expense |
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
2,909 |
|
Other expenses, net |
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
(266 |
) |
Pretax Maui wildfire related costs, net |
|
|
452 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Pretax goodwill impairment |
|
|
82,190 |
|
|
|
82,190 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
|
(16,181 |
) |
|
|
(16,152 |
) |
After-tax expenses |
|
$ |
66,461 |
|
|
$ |
66,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
ASB net income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
||||
GAAP (as reported) |
|
$ |
(45,787 |
) |
|
$ |
(24,853 |
) |
Excluding expense relating to Maui wildfire costs and goodwill impairment (after tax): |
|
|
|
|
||||
Provision for credit losses |
|
|
(586 |
) |
|
|
(1,684 |
) |
Professional services expense |
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
2,130 |
|
Other expenses, net |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
(195 |
) |
Goodwill impairment |
|
|
66,130 |
|
|
|
66,130 |
|
Maui wildfire related cost, net and goodwill impairment (after tax) |
|
|
66,461 |
|
|
|
66,381 |
|
Non-GAAP (core) net income |
|
$ |
20,674 |
|
|
$ |
41,528 |
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Six months ended |
||
Ratios (annualized %) |
|
|
|
|
||
Based on GAAP |
|
|
|
|
||
Return on average assets |
|
(1.97 |
) |
|
(0.53 |
) |
Return on average equity |
|
(33.97 |
) |
|
(9.25 |
) |
Return on average tangible common equity |
|
(39.84 |
) |
|
(10.89 |
) |
Efficiency ratio |
|
176.20 |
|
|
122.52 |
|
Based on Non-GAAP (core) |
|
|
|
|
||
Return on average assets |
|
0.89 |
|
|
0.88 |
|
Return on average equity |
|
15.34 |
|
|
15.46 |
|
Return on average tangible common equity |
|
17.99 |
|
|
18.20 |
|
Efficiency ratio |
|
68.46 |
|
|
68.49 |
|
1 |
|
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America |
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Finance
Vita Coco – Trade Finance Analyst – BevNET.com Beverage Industry Job Listing
The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature’s resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.
The Trade Finance Analyst will report directly to the Trade Finance Manager. This role is based out of our NYC HQ.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and prepare distributor billbacks for all trade spend.
- Conduct detailed reviews of trade invoices from customers to ensure Vita Coco is billed correctly
- Partner with the Trade Finance Manager on the monthly trade accrual. In this capacity, the Trade Analyst will develop a deep understanding of Vita Coco trade spend and interact closely with the Sales team
- Develop a deep understanding of how trade is coded within the organization to ensure accurate trade reporting
- Support the FP&A team with the development of trade reporting, journal entries, and TM1 loads
Skills, Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- Years of experience: 2-3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
- Professional Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models
- Advanced Excel skills
- Key Skills & Abilities:
- Attention to detail is a must
- Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and ambitious; ability to work independently and directly with senior management on special projects
- Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Related Field
- Technical Skills: SAP Experience, Planning & Reporting Software experience (TM1/Cognos, Hyperion, etc)
- Preferred Experience, Education, Skills:
- Trade Spend experience
At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.
Vita Coco Co. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Finance
Ambulance case: Cassiel Ato Forson dey acquitted and discharged by Ghana court – BBC News Pidgin
Di Court of Appeal for Ghana don acquit and discharge former deputy finance minister wey bin dey face prosecution for allegedly “causing financial loss to di state”.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and two odas bin dey stand trial ova di procurement of 200 ambulances for 2014.
Di former deputy finance minister, Richard Jakpa wey be businessman and Seth Anemana of di health ministry, dey accused of “wilfully causing financial loss of €2.37 million to di state” through di ambulance purchase contract.
Di two don chop accuse of “abetment to willfully causing financial loss to di state and contravention of di public procurement act”.
Dem also dey accused of “intentionally misapplying public property” ova di ambulance deal.
According to di state, some of di ambulances wey dem buy neva dey fit for purpose sake of say dem no meet wetin standard ambulance suppose be.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson don deny any wrongdoing for dis mata as im tok say im only act on express instruction of im boss, di finance minister, wey approve di transaction at di time.
But for March 2023, one high court bin order say make di former deputy finance minister and di two odas, open dia defence.
Lawyers for di former minister afta dis High Court decision file submission of no case afta di state close dia case – na so di presiding Judge, Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, on 30 March 2023, tok say make di three accused pesins open dia defence.
Di case don travel small small wey di accused pesins open dia case, wia di state call witnesses.
During di cross-examination, one of di witnesses, Richard Jakpa submit one 16-minute phone recording of conversation im and di Attorney General bin allegedly get ova di mata.
Inside di tape, di Attorney General allegedly try to convince am to “fabricate evidence” against di former deputy finance minister, Cassiel Ato Forson.
Di Attorney General also bin introduce one letter from di Ghana armed forces wey bin tok say di service “sack Richard Jakpa, di accused pesin from di military sake of im get bad conduct.”
Di court during di public trial also bin invite officials of di Ghana armed forces wey dey explain say di businessman don leave di military sake of “im get no interest for di service.”
Court of Appeal ruling
But on 30 July, di Court of Appeal deliver dia judgement wia dem acquit and discharge di former deputy finance minister.
Di Court of Appeal set aside di March 2023 High Court decision say make di accused pesins open dia defence, “since di prosecution fail to establish sufficient evidence”.
“Di trial judge don commit error as im call di first accused pesin – di former deputy finance minister Dr Ato Forson say make im open im defence, wit no proven facts,” di Appeal Court tok.
Di court by 2-1 majority decision also add say “di evidence di prosecution give bin base on impermissible speculation, wia no link dey between wetin evidence di state don give and wetin happun for di mata” to allow make di former deputy minister open im defence.
Di court also tok inside dia decision say “if any financial loss don happun, na di recklessness of di health ministry, wey dem for take responsibility.”
Di court add say “both appellants – Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa bin make a case say make di court acquit and discharge dem.”.
Na so di panel of three judges don acquit and discharge di accused pesins for dis case.
Wetin happun afta di Court of Appeal ruling
Afta di court of appeal don acquit and discharge di former deputy finance minister and di businessman Richard Jakpa, di High Court wey bin dey handle di mata no continue to hear di mata.
Di High Court bin dey scheduled to continue to sit for di mata on Tuesday 30 July, but afta di Appeal Court ruling earlier, di High Court tok say dem no go sit on di mata.
For one of di lawyers for di accused pesins, Edudzi Tameklo, d i Court of Appeal ruling to uphold dia submission of “no case” against di former minister mean say di entire trial for di high court dey aborted.
If di state thru di Attorney General decide say dem go contest or appeal di ruling of di Court of Appeal, dem for go di Supreme Court, di highest court for di kontri.
And if di Supreme Court still uphold di “no case” submission wey di Attorney General and di state still no dey satisfied, dem fit to file for review of di Supreme Court decision.
For one statement, di Attorney General tok say dey find di decison as “grossly unfair to di nation and dey inimical to di fight against impunity and abuse of office.”
Di Attorney General add say, “Di office go promptly file appeal in order to erase di effect of dis erroneous decision of di Court of Appeal.”
Finance
Ugochukwu Nwadiani Honored with 2024 Global Recognition Award for Leadership in Finance and Sustainability
Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.
—
Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.
Nwadiani’s expertise and innovative strategies have consistently led to substantial improvements in sustainable finance. At JP Morgan, Nwadiani co-led the development of a Confidential Information Memorandum that facilitated the sale of a 700MW portfolio of renewable assets. This work showcased his commitment to green investments and his skill in creating impactful financial instruments.
Strategic Global Engagements
During his tenure with SEforALL and the United Nations, Nwadiani secured a landmark $1.5 billion from the World Bank for clean energy projects. This funding has been crucial in supporting sustainable energy developments across multiple governments. His negotiation of a $10 million debt facility with a commercial bank to scale up solar energy systems in decentralized regions further highlights his capability to leverage finance for sustainable growth.
Nwadiani advised the COP26 Energy Transition Council, enhancing global energy policies and investor engagements. His efforts in organizing the SEforALL Youth Summit, which engaged over 2,300 participants from 140 countries, have significantly influenced global perspectives on sustainable energy and climate policy.
Innovative Financial Strategies
At McKinsey & Company, Nwadiani designed a comprehensive infrastructure financing program to attract $10 billion in investments over five years. This program targeted critical infrastructure needs in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing his ability to integrate financial models with strategic development goals. His work developing a portfolio of mineral exploration projects illustrates his innovative approach to sustainably harnessing natural resources.
His leadership in implementing revenue-generating initiatives, which totaled $120 million for a West African tax authority, demonstrates his adeptness at enhancing public finance through targeted fiscal measures. These initiatives have profoundly impacted budget deficit reduction and fostered regional economic stability.
Final Words
Commenting on the award, Ugochukwu Nwadiani said, “I am deeply honored to receive a 2024 Global Recognition Award. This recognition underscores the importance of sustainable finance and the collective effort required to drive meaningful change. I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute to projects that align with my commitment to sustainability and innovation.”
Alex Sterling from the Global Recognition Awards™ remarked, “Nwadiani’s unique career path, spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors, gives him a distinctive insight into the multifaceted nature of global financial ecosystems. His broad experience enriches his professional profile and amplifies his effectiveness in leading sustainable change across continents.”
Nwadiani’s extensive network and deep understanding of the interconnected dynamics of finance, policy, and sustainable development make him a leader in the field. His contributions are clear evidence of his profound influence on global sustainability practices, making him worthy of a 2024 Global Recognition Award.
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