Shareholders Approve Executive Pay Amidst Significant Dissent at Annual Meeting

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Bank of Hawaii shareholders approved all director nominees and ratified the auditor, but the advisory vote on executive compensation passed with substantial opposition, indicating notable shareholder dissatisfaction.

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• Executive Compensation Approved with Dissent

  Shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, but 11.6 million votes (approximately 40% of votes cast for/against) were cast against the proposal, indicating significant shareholder dissatisfaction.

• Directors Re-elected

  All twelve nominated directors, including John C. Erickson, Joshua D. Feldman, and Michelle E. Hulst, were re-elected to the Board with strong support.

• Auditor Ratified

  Ernst & Young LLP was overwhelmingly ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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This 8-K provides the final results of Bank of Hawaii's annual shareholder meeting. While all director nominees were elected and the auditor was ratified, the advisory vote on executive compensation saw significant shareholder dissent, with over 40% of votes cast against the proposal. This outcome follows a recent DEFA14A filing where the company defended its executive compensation plan, suggesting ongoing shareholder concerns regarding executive pay practices. Investors should monitor how the company addresses this level of opposition in future compensation decisions.