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BoH declines to participate in US treasury capital purchase program
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Posted on Dec 23 2008
[B]HONOLULU, Hawaii[/B]—Bank of Hawaii Corporation yesterday announced that the company does not plan to participate in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program. The program is part of the federal government’s Troubled Assets Relief Program approved by Congress to strengthen the banking system by providing banks with additional capital to increase lending capabilities.
“After careful consideration by management and our Board of Directors, we have decided not to participate in the Capital Purchase Program, “said Allan R. Landon, Chairman and CEO. “Bank of Hawaii has the resource to meet the needs of our customers and support our growth. We believe that Bank of Hawaii is safe, balanced and prepare to face the challenging operating conditions as the economy slows without government investment.
As of Sept. 30, 2008, the Company’s capital position was “well capitalized” by all regulatory standards. The company’s Leverage Ratio was 7.27 percent and the Tier 1 Capital Ratio was 11.14 percent.
As a benefit to customers, the company is voluntarily participating in the FDIC’s fee-based expanded insurance program that provides, without limitation, a guarantee on all of Bank of Hawaii’s transaction accounts through Dec. 31,2009.
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” such as expectations for our operations and business prospects. Actual results might differ significantly due to a variety of factors. More information about these factors is contained in Bank of Hawaii Corporations’ Annual Report on form10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2007. Filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. [B][I](BoH)[/I][/B]
