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HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE): Other Events

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99 NEWS RELEASE September 21, 2026 Contact: Mateo Garcia Telephone: (808) 543-7300 Director, Investor Relations E-mail: ir@hei.com HEI BEGINS MONETIZING ASB SHARES, ENABLING ADVANCE FUNDING OF MAUI WILDFIRE SETTLEMENT HONOLULU - On September 16, 2026, Hawaiian Electric In

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Published Sep 21, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$HE
Bullish
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The proceeds lower HE's financing needs for ongoing Maui wildfire settlement obligations, potentially improving credit metrics.

02

Market read

Primary disclosure of a cash‑raising transaction that modestly strengthens HE's balance sheet and reduces future financing risk.

03

What to watch

Lock‑up on remaining ASB shares limits immediate upside; future market conditions will dictate further monetization.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours filing Sep 21 2026

Background

HE filed an 8‑K reporting the sale of a portion of its stake in ASB following the bank's IPO, generating $29.5 M cash.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

HE monetized 30% of its 9.9% stake in American Savings Bank, raising $29.5 million in cash to fund Maui wildfire settlement payments.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside as investors view reduced financing risk, though size is limited.

Evidence & confidence

New primary disclosure of a sizable cash inflow directly affects balance sheet and settlement funding needs.

Market effects

Utility sector may see reduced credit concerns for HE, but limited spillover to peers.

Hawaiian market perception improves with stronger utility balance sheet.

Minimal; event is company‑specific.

Counterpoint

The cash raise is modest relative to settlement size; market may already price in the liquidity benefit.

Key entities

  • Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

    Utility company listed on NYSE (HE).

  • American Savings Bank, N.A.

    Bank listed on NYSE (ASBH) whose shares were partially sold by HE.

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