Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Also a director at
Nmi Holdings Inc (NMIH)
Meeting calendar
BOH · Annual meeting · Friday, April 24, 2026
Bank Of Hawaii Corp
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$3.4B
1Y TSR
+26.0%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Feb 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 24, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 12 directors to serve one-year terms until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (Say-on-Pay).
More detail
This management proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the company’s executive compensation disclosure, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and compensation tables. Management seeks this approval to confirm shareholder support for the current pay program, which it says is heavily performance‑based (approximately 82% of CEO pay is performance-based), aligned with long-term value creation, and designed to balance incentives with risk management. The proposal follows mandatory Dodd‑Frank/SEC requirements for say‑on‑pay votes and the Board intends to use the vote outcome in future compensation decisions. The proxy statement details rigorous governance: an independent Human Resources & Compensation Committee, independent advisor Willis Towers Watson, robust peer benchmarking, balanced scorecard and LTI metrics tied to ROCE and TSR, caps on payouts, clawback policy, anti‑hedging/pledging rules, and stock ownership guidelines. Given recent strong financial performance (e.g., ROCE 13.29%, net income $205.9M) and prior high shareholder approval (95% in 2025), the Board recommends a “FOR” vote, arguing the program appropriately incentivizes management while mitigating excessive risk. Potential shareholder concerns could include high CEO pay relative to median employee (CEO pay ratio 77:1) and significant discretion in awards, but management contends their processes and caps address these risks.
- 3
Ratification of the Re-Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
20.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
24.2 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.5% | 4,143,347 | $308M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.4% | 2,522,832 | $187M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.6% | 2,237,084 | $166M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 1,790,730 | $133M |
| 5 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.1% | 1,607,961 | $119M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 1,186,697 | $88M |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.6% | 1,020,259 | $76M |
| 8 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2.4% | 967,711 | $72M |
| 9 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 2.3% | 902,821 | $67M |
| 10 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 818,517 | $61M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Bank Of Hawaii Corp (BOH) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, April 24, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, February 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Bank Of Hawaii Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Bank Of Hawaii Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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