January 22, 2008

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK LOWERS PRIME RATE

(Honolulu, Hawaii January 22, 2008) - First Hawaiian Bank announced that it has lowered its prime lending rate from 7.25% to 6.50%, effective today. The prime rate is a benchmark for interest rates on many types of loans.

First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's oldest and largest bank, has total assets of $12.5 billion and 63 branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan.

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