Hawaiian Electric reports ‘going concern’ risk

HEI and Hawaiian Electric do not yet have a financing plan in place to address the future payment of the $1.71B Maui windstorm and wildfire settlement accrued in Q2 of 2024. Until a definitive financing plan is developed and is probable of being implemented, HEI and Hawaiian Electric will disclose a “going concern” risk in their financial statements. After definitive financing plans are in place and likely to be implemented, such a going concern risk is expected to be resolved. This risk is the result of estimated payments under the settlement agreement. HEI and Hawaiian Electric are working closely with their financial advisors to develop a financing plan for their settlement contribution, and intend to finance the settlement payments through a mix of debt, common equity, equity-linked securities, or other potential options, although there can be no assurance at this time as to the availability or terms of any such financing.