March 28, 2006

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK RAISES PRIME RATE

(Honolulu, Hawaii, March 28, 2006) – First Hawaiian Bank today announced it is raising its prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.75%, 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 $11.6 billion and 61 branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan.