M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC (HE): M&A transaction — HEI sells 90.1% of American Savings Bank for $405M to independent investors; retains 9.9%
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC
- Sold 90.1% of ASB common stock for $405M cash; deal closed Dec 31, 2024; values bank at $450M.
- HEI retains 9.9% stake; expects to no longer be regulated as savings and loan holding company.
- Proceeds to reduce holding company debt, increasing flexibility for wildfire settlement and utility initiatives.
- ASB continues as independent local bank with current management team, brand, and branches.
- All ASB executive officers and independent directors participated as investors; no investor owns >9.9%.