June 29, 2006

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK RAISES PRIME RATE

(Honolulu, Hawaii, June 29, 2006) – First Hawaiian Bank today announced it is raising its prime lending rate from 8.00% to 8.25%, 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 $11.7 billion and 62 branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan.