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Electric utility subsidiary | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
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3 · Electric utility subsidiary For consolidated HECO financial information, including its commitments and contingencies, see pages 23 through 36 (HECO and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) through Note 11).

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