
| Forward Looking Statements Certain information set forth in this communication, including financial estimates, projections about the industries and markets in which Matson and Horizon operate, and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed merger between Matson and Horizon, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may use words such as “anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "predict," "project," "would” and similar expressions as they relate to each company or their respective management teams. These estimates and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected in or suggested by such statements. Such estimates and statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations (financial or otherwise) and intentions, the estimated timetable for completing the transaction and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of Matson and/or Horizon and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties outside of Matson’s and/or Horizon’s control. Risks and uncertainties related to the proposed merger include, among others: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; the risk that Horizon’s stockholders may not adopt the merger agreement; the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; uncertainties as to the timing of the merger; risks related to the proposed divestiture of Horizon’s Hawaii business; competitive responses to the proposed merger; response by activist shareholders to the merger; risks that any of the closing conditions to the proposed merger and divestiture of Horizon’s Hawaii business may not be satisfied in a timely manner; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; litigation relating to the merger; the outcome of pending litigation; risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed merger; failure to realize the synergies and other benefits expected from the proposed merger; risks related to integration of the non-Hawaii business of Horizon following consummation of the proposed merger; changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions; and the effect of the announcement of the proposed merger on the ability of Matson and Horizon to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers, and on their operating results and businesses generally. For further information regarding factors affecting future results of Matson and Horizon, please refer to their respective Annual Reports filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014, in the case of Matson, and for the quarters ended March 23, 2014, June 22, 2014 and September 21, 2014, in the case of Horizon, and other documents filed by Matson and Horizon with the SEC, which are available at the SEC's website http://www.sec.gov. Neither Matson nor Horizon is under any obligation, and each expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Persons reading this announcement are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. |