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Regulatory restrictions on net assets | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
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13 · Regulatory restrictions on net assets As of December 31, 2011, HECO and its subsidiaries could not transfer approximately $588 million of net assets to HEI in the form of dividends, loans or advances without PUC approval. ASB is required to file a notice with the FRB and OCC prior to making any capital distribution to HEI. Generally, the FRB and OCC may disapprove or deny ASB’s notice of intention to make a capital distribution if the proposed distribution will cause ASB to become undercapitalized, or the proposed distribution raises safety and soundness concerns, or the proposed distribution violates a prohibition contained in any statute, regulation, or agreement between ASB and the OCC. As of December 31, 2011, ASB could transfer approximately $107 million of net assets to HEI in the form of dividends and still maintain its “well-capitalized” position. HEI management expects that the regulatory restrictions will not materially affect the operations of the Company nor HEI’s ability to pay common stock dividends.

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