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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - HECO - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, tax benefits | $ (3,691) | $ (1,836) | $ (7,177) | $ (3,632)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | (3,359) | (1,641) | (6,486) | (3,239)
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, tax benefits | (3,349) | (1,647) | (6,490) | (3,252)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | $ 3,359 | $ 1,641 | $ 6,486 | $ 3,239

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