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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - HECO - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Effective portion of foreign currency hedge net unrealized gain, taxes | $ 638 | $ 0
Less: amortization of prior service credit and net losses recognized during the period in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax benefits | 2,257 | 3,486
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | (2,052) | (3,127)
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries |  |
Effective portion of foreign currency hedge net unrealized gain, taxes | 638 | 0
Less: amortization of prior service credit and net losses recognized during the period in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax benefits | 2,061 | 3,141
Less: reclassification adjustment for impact of D&Os of the PUC included in regulatory assets, taxes | $ 2,052 | $ 3,127

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