FIRST HAWAIIAN, INC. Leases Disclosure
13. Leases
The Company, as lessee, is obligated under a number of noncancelable operating leases primarily for branch premises and related real estate. Terms of such leases extend for periods up to 38 years, many of which provide for periodic adjustment of rent payments based on changes in various economic indicators. Renewal options are included in the Company’s lease liabilities and related right-of-use assets to the extent that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise such options. For all of the Company’s short-term leases (i.e., leases with an initial term of 12 months or less), the Company recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.
The Company’s branch premises leases typically require that the Company is responsible to pay for variable lease expense, primarily maintenance expense, as well as real property taxes, property insurance and sales taxes. Maintenance expense is paid to maintain common areas and covers costs including landscaping, cleaning and general maintenance. Such variable costs are typically re-evaluated by the landlord on an annual basis and are charged to the Company based on the portion of the total building premises that is occupied by the Company.
The Company subleases certain premises and real estate to third parties. The sublease portfolio consists of operating leases for space connected with three of the Company’s branch properties.
The components of the Company’s net lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Operating lease expense | $ | 8,624 | $ | 8,665 | $ | 8,167 | |||
Short-term lease expense | — | — | 26 | ||||||
Variable lease expense | 2,213 | 2,177 | 2,112 | ||||||
Less: Sublease income | (661) | (654) | (649) | ||||||
Net lease expense | $ | 10,176 | $ | 10,188 | $ | 9,656 | |||
Other information related to the Company’s lease liabilities as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Supplemental Cash Flows Information | ||||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||||||||
Operating cash flows paid for operating leases | $ | 8,316 | $ | 8,277 | $ | 7,636 | ||||
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: | ||||||||||
Operating leases | $ | 4,187 | $ | 5,396 | $ | 4,775 | ||||
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | ||||||||||
Operating leases (years) | 19.9 | 20.5 | 21.3 | |||||||
Weighted Average Discount Rate | ||||||||||
Operating leases | 3.26 | % | 3.22 | % | 3.11 | % | ||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets were $57.7 million and $60.1 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and were recorded as a component of other assets. Operating lease liabilities were $60.9 million and $63.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and were recorded as a component of other liabilities.
The most significant assumption related to the Company’s application of Topic 842 was the discount rate assumption. As most of the Company’s lease agreements do not provide for an implicit interest rate, the Company used the collateralized interest rate that the Company would have to pay to borrow over a similar term to estimate the Company’s lease liabilities.
The following table sets forth future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2025:
Net Operating | |||
Lease | |||
(dollars in thousands) | | Payments | |
Year ending December 31: | |||
2026 | $ | 8,384 | |
2027 | 5,734 | ||
2028 | 4,865 | ||
2029 | 4,807 | ||
2030 | 4,320 | ||
Thereafter | 56,023 | ||
Total future minimum lease payments | 84,133 | ||
Less: Imputed interest | (23,244) | ||
Total | $ | 60,889 | |
The Company did not have any operating leases with related parties. As such, there were no lease payments to related parties for each of the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The Company, as lessor, rents office space in its headquarters office building as well as office space located primarily in Hawaii to third party lessees. Terms of such leases, including renewal options, may be extended for up to sixteen years, many of which provide for periodic adjustment of rent payments based on changes in consumer or other price indices. The Company recognizes lease income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Non-lease components, primarily consisting of costs incurred by the Company for maintenance and utilities, are recognized as income in the period in which the payments are due.
The Company recognized operating lease income related to lease payments of $6.6 million, $6.4 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized $5.7 million, $6.2 million and $6.3 million of lease income related to variable lease payments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Certain of the Company’s leases were with related parties for the use of space at the Company’s headquarters office building. There was no rental income paid by the related parties for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. There are no future minimum rental income from related parties.
The following table sets forth future minimum rental income under noncancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2025:
Minimum | |||
Rental | |||
(dollars in thousands) | | Income | |
Year ending December 31: | |||
2026 | $ | 6,184 | |
2027 | 4,422 | ||
2028 | 3,402 | ||
2029 | 2,557 | ||
2030 | 1,797 | ||
Thereafter | 5,035 | ||
Total | $ | 23,397 | |
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Mar 15, 2017 | |
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.