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ALEXANDRA GRANT AND KEANU REEVES PARTNER WITH NFT PROJECT, FLUF WORLD TO LAUNCH THE FUTUREVERSE FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-Fungible Labs, a New Zealand-based NFT and blockchain-based technology company and home to FLUF World, a collection of metaverse-ready unique 3D avatars, land, music and games, today announced a meaningful new chapter for their community and creatives globally, the launch of The Futureverse Foundation, a charitable foundation with advisors artist Alexandra Grant and actor Keanu Reeves.

Key Points: 
  • The Futureverse Foundation will make grants to support diverse and underrepresented artists and nurture their unique artistry on global platforms.
  • The Futureverse Foundation also seeks to help keep the metaverse widely accessible, healthy, and evolving.
  • The Futureverse Foundation is set up to give back to the arts community indefinitely, cementing its founders' commitment to creating a better world for artists.
  • Keanu Reeves is an iconic actor, producer, writer and director who has entertained audiences worldwide for more than three decades.

Universal Technical Institute welcomes Shannon Okinaka to its board of directors and announces the retirement of Kim McWaters from her director role

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Ms. Okinaka joined Hawaiian Airlines as Senior Director in charge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and special projects.

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  • Ms. Okinaka joined Hawaiian Airlines as Senior Director in charge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and special projects.
  • Okinaka also serves on the Board of Directors of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Island Insurance Company.
  • "We are pleased that Shannon has agreed to join the board of directors," said Jerome Grant, UTI's Chief Executive Officer.
  • The company is also announcing that Kim McWaters plans to retire from the UTI board of directors effective March 9, 2022.

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Completes Master Featherwork Art Replica of Cloak and Helmet Worn by Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili

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Friday, December 3, 2021

HONOLULU, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, Ahu ula O Kahekili.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, Ahu ula O Kahekili.
  • Created by renowned Hawaiian featherwork artist Rick San Nicolas, the cloak and helmet of Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili was inspired by the painting Aha ula O Kamehameha Kunuikea by Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, artist and Hawaiian historian.
  • San Nicolas is one of only a few known practicing ancient Hawaiian featherwork artisans in the world.
  • It is such an honor to work on this project, and it represents a critical continuation of Hawaiian featherwork.

Territorial Bancorp Inc. Declares Special Dividend

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

HONOLULU, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on December 23, 2021 to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2021.

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  • HONOLULU, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on December 23, 2021 to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2021.
  • Allan Kitagawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, We are pleased to announce a special dividend of $0.10 per share.
  • This year has been very challenging but we have worked diligently to produce good results for our shareholders.
  • Including this special dividend and other dividends paid in 2021, stock purchased in our initial public offering at $10.00 per share will earn dividends equal to 10.2% of their initial investment in Territorial Bancorp Inc.

Companies & Nonprofits Finding a New Way to Connect on Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

GIVESPACE is an easy, online way for companies and nonprofits to put the power of designating donations in the hands of their customers and supporters.

Key Points: 
  • GIVESPACE is an easy, online way for companies and nonprofits to put the power of designating donations in the hands of their customers and supporters.
  • "This technology lets you connect directly with your customer to support a cause that's important to them and you, fostering brand loyalty," notes GIVESPACE co-founder, Candice Dietz.
  • "As a local company, we feel a real responsibility to give back to local nonprofits.
  • GIVESPACE, a CA and HI-based company is one of the companies that was accepted into Blue StartUp 's most recent cohort.

Territorial Bancorp Inc. Completes Tenth Repurchase Program

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc., (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that the Company has completed its tenth stock repurchase program.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc., (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that the Company has completed its tenth stock repurchase program.
  • Under this repurchase program, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of the Companys outstanding shares.
  • Territorial Savings Bank is a Hawaii state-chartered savings bank that was originally chartered in 1921 by the Territory of Hawaii.
  • Territorial Savings Bank conducts business from its headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii and has 29 branch offices in the State of Hawaii.

Territorial Bancorp Inc. Declares Dividend

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share.

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  • HONOLULU, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: TBNK) (the Company), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the holding company parent of Territorial Savings Bank, announces that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share.
  • The dividend is expected to be paid on November 24, 2021 to stockholders of record as of November 11, 2021.
  • Allan Kitagawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, We are pleased with our results for the third quarter.
  • The residential real estate market in Hawaii continues to be strong and the level of new mortgage loan applications remains elevated.

First Hawaiian to Report Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results on October 22

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Friday, October 1, 2021

HONOLULU, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Friday, October 22, 2021 before the market opens.

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  • HONOLULU, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Friday, October 22, 2021 before the market opens.
  • First Hawaiian will host a conference call to discuss the companys results on the same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time).
  • A live webcast of the conference call, including a slide presentation, will be available at the following link: www.fhb.com/earnings .
  • First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB) is a bank holding company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.