BOH.NYSEBank of Hawaii CORP
DEF: Bank of Hawaii Corporation Announces 2025 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement
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Proxy Statement
Bank of Hawaii Corporation's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will address director elections, executive compensation, and the approval of a new director stock compensation plan.
Summary
- Bank of Hawaii Corporation will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders via live webcast on April 25, 2025.
- Shareholders will vote on the election of 12 directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of the 2025 Director Stock Compensation Plan, and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year.
- The Board of Directors recommends voting FOR all proposals.
- The proxy statement and the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K are available online.
- In 2024, Bank of Hawaii Corporation had diluted earnings per common share of $3.46, net income of $150.0 million, and total assets of $23.6 billion.
- The company was ranked number 24 among the 'Most Trustworthy Companies in America' by Newsweek and named 'Hawaii's Best Bank' by the Hawaii Tribune-Herald for the 9th consecutive year.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The document presents a balanced view of the company's performance, highlighting both positive achievements and areas where there was a decline. The overall tone is professional and confident, suggesting a stable outlook.
Positives
- The company maintains strong asset quality, liquidity, and capital.
- The company has a commitment to corporate responsibility, ethical behavior, and effective corporate governance.
- The company has a diverse workforce, with approximately 88% identifying as minorities and 61% as female.
- The company has ongoing director refreshment with 3 new directors added in the past 5 years.
- The company has a robust shareholder engagement process.
Negatives
- Total deposits decreased 2.0% from 2023.
- Net income decreased from $171.2 million in 2023 to $150.0 million in 2024.
- Diluted earnings per common share decreased from $4.14 in 2023 to $3.46 in 2024.
Risks
- The document mentions the importance of managing risk and maintaining a strong risk and control environment.
- The company is exposed to risks related to climate change, extreme weather conditions, and natural disasters.
- The company is exposed to cybersecurity and information security risks.
Future Outlook
The company aims to deliver consistent, superior risk-adjusted returns over time and continues to execute on its strategy.
Management Comments
- Peter S. Ho, Chairman and CEO, remains focused on the Banks longstanding strategy of providing financial products and services that are world-class in quality and locally coveted in the markets we serve.
- Peter S. Ho understands that his commitment to the Banks employees and the community are important drivers of the Banks continued long-term success.
Industry Context
The document provides insight into the governance and compensation practices of a regional bank, Bank of Hawaii Corporation, and its performance within the banking industry.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The company benchmarks its executive compensation against a peer group of regional banks, including Associated Banc-Corp, Banner Corporation, BOK Financial Corporation, and others.
- The company's Return-on-Common-Equity consistently lands in the top-quartile relative to peers.
- The company's TSR over the last seventeen years outpacing the market.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Peter S. Ho | James C. Polk | July 19, 2024 | Succession planning |
| Chief Risk Officer | Mary Sellers | S. Bradley Shairson | March 2024 | Retirement |
| Vice Chair, Operations and Technology | Sharon M. Crofts | Taryn L. Salmon | March 2024 | Retirement |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Susan L. Ing | Kristine Stebbins | November 2024 | Retirement |
| Deputy Chief Financial Officer | NA | Bradley S. Satenberg | July 2024 | Succession planning |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee Restructuring | The Audit & Risk Committee was split into a separate Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee to allow for greater director focus on each discipline. | January 2025 | Enhanced oversight of financial and risk management. |
Related Party Transactions
- Dana M. Tokioka, a director, serves as a vice president of Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc., which provided insurance brokerage services to the Company, resulting in payments of $507,224.85 in 2024.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders are provided with information to make informed voting decisions.
- Employees are supported through various benefits, training, and development programs.
- Communities are supported through philanthropic activities and investments in affordable housing and renewable energy.
Next Steps
- Shareholders are encouraged to vote on the proposals outlined in the proxy statement.
- The company will announce preliminary voting results at the Annual Meeting and publish final results in a report on Form 8-K.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1897 | Bank of Hawai'i was founded. |
| 2002 | Robert W. Wo first elected as director. |
| 2006 | Kent T. Lucien first elected as director. |
| 2009 | Peter S. Ho first elected as director. |
| 2013 | Alicia E. Moy became President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawai'i Gas. |
| 2013 | Raymond P. Vara, Jr. first elected as director. |
| 2014 | Victor K. Nichols first elected as director. |
| 2015 | Bank of Hawai'i was the first local bank to offer an alternative to traditional checking accounts in Hawai ' i, beginning in April 2015. |
| 2015 | Shareholders approved the 2015 Director Stock Compensation Plan at the 2015 annual meeting. |
| 2016 | Bank of Hawai'i launched its College Assistance Program (CAP). |
| 2017 | Alicia E. Moy first elected as director. |
| 2019 | John C. Erickson first elected as director. |
| 2019 | Joshua D. Feldman first elected as director. |
| 2019 | Michelle E. Hulst first elected as director. |
| 2020 | Dana M. Tokioka first elected as director. |
| 2021 | Raymond P. Vara, Jr. named Hawaii Business Magazine CEO of the Year 2021. |
| 2021 | Elliot K. Mills first elected as director. |
| 2023 | Suzanne P. Vares-Lum first elected as director. |
| February 28, 2025 | Record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
| March 1, 2025 | Corporate governance and compensation practices are current through this date. |
| March 14, 2025 | Proxy statement being mailed to shareholders on or about this date. |
| April 25, 2025 | Date of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
| January 26, 2026 | Earliest date for shareholders to submit proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting. |
| February 5, 2026 | Latest date for shareholders to submit proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting. |
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