Regulatory restrictions on distributions to parent - HECO (Hawaiian Electric Company and Subsidiaries)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Hawaiian Electric Company and Subsidiaries

Regulatory restrictions on distributions to parent

12. Regulatory restrictions on distributions to parent

As of December 31, 2011, net assets (assets less liabilities and preferred stock) of approximately $588 million were not available for transfer to HEI in the form of dividends, loans or advances without regulatory approval.