First Hawaiian Bank today reports reaching $16.1 billion in total assets, the highest in company history.

According to the latest First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report, “same store sales” for the first quarter 2011 are up 10.38% over the same period last year.

First Hawaiian Bank announced a profit of $209.0 million for 2011 today, an increase of 3.4% over 2010, excluding a one-time tax benefit.

Underscoring the state’s continued economic recovery, the First Hawaiian Bank Business Activity Report (BAR) showed an 8.9% increase in fourth quarter “same store sales” over the comparable period of 2011.

Dr. Leroy Laney told an audience at First Hawaiian Bank’s Business Outlook Forum on Oahu Friday that Hawaii’s 2012 outlook is for a slower recovery than was envisioned just a few months ago.

Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. announced today the successful completion of an amendment and extension of its $30 million credit line with First Hawaiian Bank.

First Hawaiian Bank will open a new full-service branch in Kahana, Maui on October 11, announced Don Horner, First Hawaiian Bank president and chief executive officer.

Don Horner announced today that he will retire as CEO of First Hawaiian Bank at year’s end, but will continue as chairman.

The14th Annual First Hawaiian Bank PrimeTime Wellness Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 27 at the Kihei Community Center.

First Hawaiian Bank has launched their mobile banking service called FHB Mobile Banking, according to the bank’s president and chief operating officer, Bob Harrison.