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Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2001 Earnings.


Business Editors/Utility Writers

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2001

Hawaiian Electric Industries Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (HEI; NYSE: HE) is the largest supplier of electricity in the state of Hawaii, carrying power to 93% of the Hawaii electric public utility market.[1] The electricity supplier owns three electric utilities- Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
: HE) today reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2001 of $27.7 million, or 84 cents per share Cents per share

The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned.
, compared with $29.0 million, or 90 cents per share, in the same quarter of 2000.

"The company had a mixed first quarter, with earnings down 4.2%. Despite a 1.7% increase in kilowatthour sales, utility net income was down 9.7% as purchased power and other operation and maintenance expenses at the utility increased," said Robert Robert, Henry Martyn 1837-1923.

American army engineer and parliamentary authority. He designed the defenses for Washington, D.C., during the Civil War and later wrote Robert's Rules of Order (1876).

Noun 1.
 F. Clarke Clarke   , Arthur Charles Born 1917.

British writer, scientist, and underwater explorer noted for his stories of space exploration. His works include 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
, HEI HEI Higher Education Institution (UK)
HEI Health Effects Institute
HEI Hautes Études Internationales
HEI House Ear Institute
HEI Healthy Eating Index
HEI Hautes Etudes d'Ingénieur
HEI High-Explosive Incendiary
 chairman, president and chief executive officer. "However, our savings bank savings bank, financial institution that, until recently, performed only the following functions: receiving savings deposits of individuals, investing them, and providing a modest return to its depositors in the form of interest.  had a good quarter with net income up 5.8%, mainly due to higher interest and fee income," said Clarke.

Electric utility net income in the first quarter was $21.4 million versus $23.7 million in the same period last year. Higher kilowatthour sales were largely a result of warmer weather. "However, purchased power and maintenance expenses were higher in the first quarter of 2001 as compared with the same period in 2000 due to the timing of overhauls by both the company and its major independent power supplier on Oahu Oahu (ōä`h), island (1990 pop. 836,231), 593 sq mi (1,536 sq km), third largest and chief island of Hawaii, part of Honolulu co., between Molokai and Kauai. ," said Clarke.

Savings bank net income in the first quarter was $11.9 million compared to $11.2 million in the same period last year. Interest income increased 5.0% due to an increase in interest earning assets Earning Assets

Any income-earning asset owned by a company.

Notes:
These assets are generally interest-bearing accounts, bonds, and securities available for sale.
See also: Asset, Asset Valuation, Earnings, Net Interest Margin
 of 1.9%. However, the bank's interest rate spread - the difference between the yield on earning assets and cost of funds Cost of Funds

The interest rate paid on an outstanding loan.

Notes:
Money isn't free! Cost of funds is the cost of borrowing money.
See also: Interest Rate



Cost of funds

Interest rate associated with borrowing money.
 - was lower at 3.01% in the recent quarter versus 3.28% for the same period in 2000.

International power results were relatively flat for the quarter, excluding a gain from a $1.5 million partial release of a loan guarantee that was previously recorded. A $0.6 million tax benefit related to this reversal reversal n. the decision of a court of appeal ruling that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and is reversed. The result is that the lower court which tried the case is instructed to dismiss the original action, retry the case, or is ordered to change its  is included in the other segment results.

HEI will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in Honolulu, Hawaii For the city and county of Honolulu, see City & County of Honolulu.

“Honolulu” redirects here. For other uses, see Honolulu (disambiguation).
Honolulu is the capital as well as the most populous community of the State of Hawaii, United States.
 to elect five directors and an independent auditor Independent Auditor

An external auditor with a certified public accounting designation that qualifies him or her to provide an auditor's report.

Notes:
These auditors aren't affiliated with the company being audited.
.

HEI is a diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s  holding company. Its core businesses are electric utilities, a savings bank and an international power subsidiary.

Forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


This release may contain "forward-looking statements," that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and/or and/or  
conj.
Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved.

Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing.
 include words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this release should be read in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy
conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun.
 with "Forward-looking statements" set forth on page vi of HEI's Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the year ended December December: see month.  31, 2000 (incorporated by reference herein) that discusses important factors that could cause HEI's results to differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release.


         Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)

                         Quarters ended        Twelve months ended
                               March 31,                 March 31,
(in thousands, except
 per share amounts)      2001      2000       2001           2000

Revenues

Electric utility       $318,423   $289,405   $1,306,188   $1,106,818
Savings bank            115,754    110,267      456,369      419,900
International power       1,969      1,665      (11,726)       5,137
Other                    (1,279)       538        1,185       41,063
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                        434,867    401,875    1,752,016    1,572,918
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
Expenses

Electric utility        270,413    237,775    1,116,717      921,375
Savings bank             95,605     91,077      385,369      355,489
International power         773      2,115       87,698        9,702
Other                     2,359      2,706        9,370       38,311
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                        369,150    333,673    1,599,154    1,324,877
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------

Operating income (loss)

Electric utility         48,010     51,630      189,471      185,443
Savings bank             20,149     19,190       71,000       64,411
International power       1,196       (450)     (99,424)      (4,565)
Other                    (3,638)    (2,168)      (8,185)       2,752
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                         65,717     68,202      152,862      248,041
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------

Interest expense --
 other than
 savings bank           (20,005)   (19,072)     (79,554)     (73,815)
Allowance for
 borrowed funds
 used during
 construction               676        691        2,907        2,627
Preferred stock
 dividends of
 subsidiaries              (502)      (498)      (2,011)      (2,006)
Preferred securities
 distributions of
 trust subsidiaries      (4,009)    (4,009)     (16,035)     (16,035)
Allowance for
 equity funds
 used during
 construction             1,265      1,269        5,376        4,458
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------

Income from
 continuing
 operations
 before income
 taxes                   43,142     46,583       63,545      163,270
Income taxes             15,397     17,607       19,032       62,154
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
Income from
 continuing
 operations              27,745     28,976       44,513      101,116
Discontinued
 operations -- gain
 on disposal               --         --           --          3,953
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
Net income              $27,745    $28,976      $44,513     $105,069
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========
Per common share
  Basic earnings
   Continuing
    operations            $0.84      $0.90        $1.36        $3.14
   Discontinued
    operations             --         --           --           0.12
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                          $0.84      $0.90        $1.36        $3.26
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========
  Diluted earnings
    Continuing
     operations           $0.83      $0.90        $1.35        $3.13
    Discontinued
     operations            --         --           --           0.12
                     ----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                          $0.83      $0.90        $1.35        $3.25
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========
  Dividends               $0.62      $0.62        $2.48        $2.48
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========
Weighted average
 number of common
 shares outstanding      33,159     32,266       32,766       32,216
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========
Adjusted weighted
 average shares          33,312     32,372       32,904       32,323
                     ==========  =========  ===========  ===========

Income from
 continuing
 operations
 by segment
  Electric utility       $21,425    $23,725      $84,986      $81,866
  Savings bank            11,875     11,221       41,284       38,108
  International
   power                     434       (921)    (102,231)      (5,221)
  Other                   (5,989)    (5,049)      20,474      (13,637)
                     ----------- ----------  -----------  -----------
Income from
 continuing
 operations              $27,745    $28,976      $44,513     $101,116
                     =========== ==========  ===========  ===========

      This information should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto incorporated
by reference in HEI's Annual Report on SEC Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2000 and the consolidated financial statements and
the notes thereto in HEI's Quarterly Report on SEC Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2001 (when filed).
      Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for future interim periods or the
full year.
      Net income for the quarter and the twelve months ended March 31,
2000 does not include equity in net losses of EPHE Philippines Energy
Company, Inc. (EPHE, owner of approximately 91.7% of the common shares
of East Asia Power Resources Corporation). An indirect subsidiary of
HEI Power Corp. (HEIPC) acquired a 50% interest in EPHE on March 7,
2000. The accounts of HEIPC and subsidiaries are consolidated on a one
month lag due to the time needed to consolidate the subsidiaries.

                  HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
        SUPPLEMENTAL DATA TO 1ST QUARTER 2001 EARNINGS RELEASE
                             (Unaudited)

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
 (HECO) and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income      Three months ended
                                             March 31,
(in thousands)                          2001          2000
                                     ---------    ---------

Operating revenues                    $317,293     $288,421
                                     ---------    ---------
Operating expenses

  Fuel oil                              88,245       75,155
  Purchased power                       81,916       70,226
  Other operation                       29,774       27,741
  Maintenance                           15,197       12,533
  Depreciation                          24,609       24,334
  Taxes, other than
   income taxes                         30,491       27,361
  Income taxes                          13,604       15,193
                                     ---------    ---------
                                       283,836      252,543
                                     ---------    ---------

Operating income                        33,457       35,878
                                     ---------    ---------

Other income

  Allowance for equity
   funds used during
   construction                          1,265        1,269
  Other, net                               977          575
                                     ---------    ---------
                                         2,242        1,844
                                     ---------    ---------

Income before interest
 and other charges                      35,699       37,722
                                     ---------    ---------

Interest and other charges

  Interest on long-term debt             9,929        9,932
  Amortization of net bond
   premium and expense                     530          442
  Other interest charges                 2,073        1,897
  Allowance for borrowed
   funds used during
   construction                           (676)        (691)
  Preferred stock dividends
   of subsidiaries                         229          228
  Preferred securities
   distributions of trust
   subsidiaries                          1,919        1,919
                                     ---------    ---------
                                        14,004       13,727
                                     ---------    ---------

Income before preferred
 stock dividends of HECO                21,695       23,995
Preferred stock dividends of HECO          270          270
                                     ---------    ---------
Net income for common stock            $21,425      $23,725
                                     =========    =========

Other electric utility information

Kilowatthour sales (millions)            2,241        2,203
Cooling degree days (Oahu)                 910          828



American Savings Bank, F.S.B. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Income statement data

                                Three months ended
                                    March 31,
(in thousands)                 2001           2000
                             ---------    ---------
Interest income               $107,601     $102,508
Interest expense                60,500       55,718
                             ---------    ---------
   Net interest income          47,101       46,790
Provision for loan losses       (3,000)      (3,000)
Other income                     8,153        7,759
Operating, administrative
  and general expenses         (32,105)     (32,359)
                             ---------    ---------
   Operating income             20,149       19,190
Minority interest                   59           57
Income taxes                     6,862        6,562
                             ---------    ---------
   Income before preferred
    stock dividends             13,228       12,571
Preferred stock dividends        1,353        1,350
                             ---------    ---------
   Net income                  $11,875      $11,221
                             =========    =========
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