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Shares of common stock repurchased \| shares									233,722		473,829
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares									$ 0	$ 0		$ 0
Other operating expense									$ 3,710,000		$ 4,492,000
Rights
EQUITY
Additional extension period of Tax Benefits Preservation Plan					2 years
Central Pacific Bank
EQUITY
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Common Stock
EQUITY
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EQUITY
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Shares of common stock repurchased \| shares												4,122,881
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Remaining amount available for repurchase												$ 20,200,000
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EQUITY
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Shares of common stock repurchased \| shares									233,722
Amount authorized under the Repurchase Plan														$ 30,000,000.0
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Percentage of shares of common stock held by investors				22.50%
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EQUITY
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Common Stock \| Underwriting Agreement
EQUITY
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Equity related expense			$ 200,000
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EQUITY
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EQUITY
Shares of common stock repurchased \| shares		1,500,000	3,802,694
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EQUITY
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EQUITY
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