Exhibit 99.1
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Bank of Hawaii Corporation Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
· Net Income Increases to $47.7 Million or $0.95 Per Diluted Share
· Board of Directors Declares Dividend of $0.41 Per Share
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HONOLULU, HI (July 23, 2007) — Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE: BOH) today reported diluted earnings per share of $0.95 for the second quarter of 2007, up from $0.72 in the second quarter of 2006 and up from $0.94 in the first quarter of 2007. Net income for the second quarter of 2007 was $47.7 million, an increase of $10.6 million, or 28.4 percent from net income of $37.2 million in the second quarter of 2006 and up $0.4 million, or 0.8 percent from net income of $47.3 million in the first quarter of 2007.
The return on average assets for the second quarter of 2007 was 1.84 percent, up from 1.47 percent in the second quarter of 2006 and up from 1.83 percent in the first quarter of 2007. The return on average equity was 26.30 percent for the second quarter of 2007, up from 21.70 percent in the second quarter last year and down from 27.00 percent in the previous quarter.
“Our financial performance in 2007 continues to be strong despite the challenging interest rate environment,” said Allan R. Landon, Chairman and CEO. “We are especially pleased with our credit quality, which continues to reflect the stable Hawaii economy.”
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income was $95.1 million, up $12.5 million or 15.2 percent compared to net income of $82.5 million for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $1.89 for the first half of 2007, up from diluted earnings per share of $1.59 for the first half of 2006. The year-to-date return on average assets was 1.84 percent, up from 1.64 percent for the same six months in 2006. The year-to-date return on average equity was 26.64 percent, up from 23.93 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Financial results for the first half of 2007 included a $1.5 million credit related to resolution with the Internal Revenue Service related to a Lease In/Lease Out (“LILO”) leveraged lease. Results for the first six months of 2006 included a charge of $8.8 million due to the May 2006 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act (“TIPRA”), which repealed the exclusion from federal income taxation of a portion of income from foreign sales corporations.
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Financial Highlights
Net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the second quarter of 2007 was $99.1 million, down $0.9 million from net interest income of $100.0 million in the second quarter of 2006 and up $0.7 million compared to net interest income of $98.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. The decrease in net interest income compared to the same quarter last year was primarily due to increased funding costs. The increase in net interest income compared to the previous quarter was due to a $1.1 million credit related to the previously mentioned resolution of the LILO leveraged lease. Analyses of the changes in net interest income are included in Tables 6a and 6b.
The net interest margin was 4.12 percent for the second quarter of 2007, a 13 basis point decrease from 4.25 percent in the second quarter of 2006 and a 5 basis point increase from 4.07 percent in the first quarter of 2007. For six months ended June 30, 2007, the net interest margin was 4.09 percent compared to 4.33 percent for the same period in 2006.
Results for the second quarter of 2007 included a provision for credit losses of $3.4 million compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in the provision for credit losses, which equaled net charge-offs in each quarter, was largely due to a lower level of recoveries.
Noninterest income was $58.0 million for the second quarter of 2007, an increase of $4.8 million or 9.1 percent compared to $53.2 million in the second quarter of 2006 and down $2.9 million or 4.8 percent compared to $61.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase in noninterest income compared to the previous year was widespread and included improvements in trust and asset management fees, service charges on deposits, and other fees. Results during the first quarter of 2007 included a gain of $2.3 million on the disposal of leased equipment and seasonal insurance commissions of approximately $1.1 million.
Noninterest expense was $79.8 million in the second quarter of 2007, up $1.1 million or 1.4 percent from $78.7 million in the same quarter last year, and down $2.3 million or 2.8 percent from $82.1 million in the prior quarter. The decrease in noninterest expense compared to the previous quarter was largely the result of increased payroll taxes during the first quarter related to annual bonus payouts. An analysis of salary and benefit expenses is included in Table 7.
The efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2007 was 50.88 percent, an improvement from 51.45 percent in the same quarter last year and from 51.62 percent in the previous quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the efficiency ratio was 51.25 percent compared to 51.83 percent for the same period in 2006.
The 35.25 percent effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2007 includes a $0.4 million net credit due to the previously mentioned IRS tax settlement. The 48.54 percent effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2006 includes a charge of $8.2 million due to TIPRA.
The Company’s business segments are defined as Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Services Group, and Treasury. Results are determined based on the Company’s internal financial management reporting processes and organizational structure. Selected financial information for the business segments is included in Tables 11a and 11b.
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Asset Quality
The Company’s overall asset quality remained strong and stable throughout the second quarter of 2007. Non-performing assets were $6.3 million at the end of the second quarter of 2007, up $0.9 million compared to $5.4 million at the end of the same quarter last year and up $0.5 million, compared to $5.8 million at the end of the previous quarter. The increase was largely due to the addition of one purchased lease of $0.9 million collateralized by construction equipment. At June 30, 2007, the ratio of non-performing assets to total loans, foreclosed real estate, and other investments was 0.10 percent, up slightly from 0.08 percent at June 30, 2006 and from 0.09 percent at March 31, 2007.
Non-accrual loans and leases were $6.3 million at June 30, 2007, up from $5.1 million at June 30, 2006 and from $5.4 million at March 31, 2007 due to the previously mentioned lease. Non-accrual loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases at June 30, 2007 were 0.10 percent, compared to 0.08 percent at June 30, 2006 and March 31, 2007.
Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2007 were $3.4 million, or 0.21 percent annualized of total average loans and leases and included gross charge-offs of $5.2 million that were partially offset by recoveries of $1.8 million. Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2006 were $2.1 million, or 0.13 percent annualized of total average loans and leases and included gross charge-offs of $5.3 million partially offset by recoveries of $3.2 million. Net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2007 were $2.6 million, or 0.16 percent annualized of total average loans and leases and included gross charge-offs of $6.6 million partially offset by recoveries of $4.0 million. Net charge-offs for the first six months of 2007 were $6.0 million, or 0.18 percent annualized of total average loans compared to $4.8 million, or 0.16 percent annualized of total average loans for the same period last year. Details of the reserve for credit losses are summarized in Table 10.
The allowance for loan and lease losses was $91.0 million at June 30, 2007, unchanged from June 30, 2006 and from March 31, 2007. The ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans was 1.39 percent at June 30, 2007, down slightly from 1.41 percent at June 30, 2006 and 1.40 percent at March 31, 2007. The reserve for unfunded commitments at June 30, 2007 was $5.2 million, up from $5.1 million at June 30, 2006 and unchanged from March 31, 2007.
Credit exposure to the air transportation industry is summarized in Table 8.
Other Financial Highlights
Total assets were $10.72 billion at June 30, 2007, up from $10.33 billion at June 30, 2006 and up from $10.49 billion at March 31, 2007. Total loans and leases were $6.57 billion at June 30, 2007, up from $6.44 billion at June 30, 2006 and up from $6.51 billion at March 31, 2007. Commercial loans increased to $2.43 billion at June 30, 2007, compared with $2.32 billion at June 30, 2006 and $2.36 billion at March 31, 2007. Consumer loans were $4.14 billion at June 30, 2007 compared with $4.13 billion at June 30, 2006 and $4.15 billion at March 31, 2007.
Total deposits at June 30, 2007 were $8.31 billion, up from $7.77 billion at June 30, 2006 and up from $7.95 billion at March 31, 2007. The growth in deposits compared to prior quarters was largely due to increased commercial savings balances and public interest-bearing demand deposits.
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During the second quarter of 2007, the Company repurchased 0.4 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $20.1 million under its share repurchase program. The average cost was $53.07 per share repurchased. From the beginning of the share repurchase program in July 2001 through June 30, 2007, the Company has repurchased 43.2 million shares and returned nearly $1.5 billion to shareholders at an average cost of $34.67 per share. From July 1, 2007 through July 20, 2007, the Company repurchased an additional 95.0 thousand shares of common stock at an average cost of $51.55 per share. Remaining buyback authority under the share repurchase program was $47.3 million at July 20, 2007.
At June 30, 2007, the Tier 1 leverage ratio was 7.02 percent compared to 7.09 percent at June 30, 2006 and 6.80 percent at March 31, 2007.
The Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares. The dividend will be payable on September 14, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2007.
Conference Call Information
The Company will review its second quarter 2007 financial results today at 8:00 a.m. Hawaii Time (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The presentation will be accessible via teleconference and via the Investor Relations link of Bank of Hawaii Corporation’s web site, www.boh.com. The conference call number is 800-706-7748 if calling within the United States or 617-614-3473 for international callers. No pass code number is required. A replay will be available for one week beginning Monday, July 23, 2007 by calling 888-286-8010 in the United States or 617-801-6888 internationally. Please enter the number 20195583 when prompted. A replay of the presentation will also be available via the Investor Relations link of the Company’s web site.
Forward-Looking Statements
Portions of this news release, and other statements made by the Company in connection with this release may contain “forward-looking statements”, such as forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and business prospects, and our assumptions used in those forecasts and expectations. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements. Actual results might differ significantly from our forecasts and expectations because of a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in Bank of Hawaii Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not promise to update forward-looking statements to reflect later events or circumstances.
Bank of Hawaii Corporation is a bank holding company providing a broad range of financial products and services to customers in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands (Guam, nearby islands and American Samoa). The Company’s principal subsidiary, Bank of Hawaii, was founded in 1897 and is the largest independent financial institution in Hawaii. For more information about Bank of Hawaii Corporation, see the Company’s web site, www.boh.com.
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