To our employees, shareholders, customers and the communities that we serve here in Hawaii:
We at Hawaiian Electric Industries have always been committed to the highest standards of business ethics and good corporate governance.
In keeping with this tradition, the Board of Directors and management are committed to carrying out the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and strive to stay at the forefront of corporate governance issues, new rules, and best practices. We are pleased to make available to you on this HEI website the following documents which we believe illustrate our continuing commitment to good corporate governance and business ethics at HEI:
- Corporate Governance Guidelines
- Code of Conduct
- Revised Audit Committee Charter
(including procedures for the submission of complaints and concerns)
- Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee Charter
- Compensation Committee Charter
- Executive Committee Charter
Very truly yours,

Jeffrey N. Watanabe Chairman of the Board |  Constance H. Lau President and Chief Executive Officer |
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