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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - HECO - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Less: amortization of net loss, prior service gain and transition obligation included in net periodic benefit cost, tax benefits | $ (3,486) | $ (1,796)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | (3,127) | (1,598)
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 | (3,141) | (1,605)
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | $ 3,127 | $ 1,598

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