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Basis of presentation - Basis of presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues | $ 783,749 | $ 782,232 |
Operating income | 88,306 | 68,825 |
Interest expense, net—other than on deposit liabilities and other bank borrowings | (19,456) | (18,731) |
Income before income taxes | 71,073 | 52,039 |
Income taxes | 24,673 | 17,887 |
Premises and equipment, net | 3,908,392 |  | 3,865,514
Accumulated depreciation | (2,206,650) |  | (2,192,422)
Other assets | 537,841 |  | 512,627
As previously filed |  |  |
Revenues |  | 784,064 |
Operating income |  | 70,657 |
Interest expense, net—other than on deposit liabilities and other bank borrowings |  | (19,788) |
Income before income taxes |  | 52,814 |
Income taxes |  | 18,662 |
Premises and equipment, net |  |  | 3,858,947
Accumulated depreciation |  |  | (2,191,199)
Other assets |  |  | 519,194
Difference |  |  |
Revenues |  | (1,832) |
Operating income |  | (1,832) |
Interest expense, net—other than on deposit liabilities and other bank borrowings |  | 1,057 |
Income before income taxes |  | (775) |
Income taxes |  | (775) |
Premises and equipment, net |  |  | 6,567
Accumulated depreciation |  |  | (1,223)
Other assets |  |  | (6,567)
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries |  |  |
Revenues | 720,062 | 717,441 |
Operating income | 70,666 | 51,121 |
Income taxes | 21,247 | 13,619 |
Premises and equipment, net | 3,835,452 |  | 3,792,329
Other assets |  |  | 67,426
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries | As previously filed |  |  |
Other assets |  |  | 73,993
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries | Difference |  |  |
Other assets |  |  | $ (6,567)

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