First Hawaiian Sets October 29 Vote on $2B TriCo Acquisition
FHB is trading near its 52-week low of $22.645 (14% above the low).
Summary
First Hawaiian's definitive proxy sets October 29 shareholder votes on its $2 billion all-stock acquisition of TriCo Bancshares, with 67.1 million shares to be issued at a 2.095 exchange ratio.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · FHB
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Shareholder Vote Set for October 29
Both First Hawaiian and TriCo special meetings scheduled for October 29, 2026, with record date of September 11, 2026. First Hawaiian stockholders vote on share issuance; TriCo shareholders vote on merger agreement requiring two-thirds approval.
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67.1M Shares at 2.095 Exchange Ratio
TriCo shareholders receive 2.095 First Hawaiian shares per TriCo share, totaling approximately 67.1 million new shares. Existing First Hawaiian holders will own 65% and former TriCo holders 35% of the combined company.
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$80M Termination Fee
Either party pays $80 million if the deal terminates under certain circumstances, including alternative acquisition proposals or board recommendation changes.
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Four TriCo Directors Join Board
Four mutually agreed TriCo directors, including CEO Richard P. Smith, will be appointed to First Hawaiian's board at closing. Smith also receives a $6 million RSU grant and $500,000 annual salary as Chairman of Tri Counties Bank division.
Analysis · FHB · Finance
This S-4/A converts the preliminary merger registration into a definitive proxy statement, setting October 29, 2026 as the shareholder vote date for both companies. The filing confirms the 2.095 exchange ratio, 67.1 million shares to be issued, and 65%/35% ownership split. New material details include the $80 million termination fee, four TriCo directors joining the First Hawaiian board, and regulatory applications already filed with the FDIC, Federal Reserve, Hawaii DFI, and California DFPI. The deal would create a $34 billion combined bank spanning Hawaii, California, Guam, and Saipan. With both boards unanimously recommending approval and TriCo directors controlling 5.78% of shares committed via voting agreements, the path to completion is well-defined, though regulatory approvals remain outstanding.
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At the time of this filing, FHB was trading at $25.78 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.1B. The 52-week trading range was $22.65 to $30.58. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.