Central Pacific Financial CPF Form 10-Q filing Q2 FY2026

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Item 1. Financial Statements

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CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Central Pacific Financial Corp. and Subsidiaries (herein referred to as the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been made and include all normal recurring adjustments. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

The allowance for credit losses ("ACL") on loans is a valuation account deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected. The Company’s policy is to charge off loans against the ACL in the period they are deemed uncollectible. Any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed against current period interest income. Subsequent receipts, if any, are applied first to the remaining principal, then to the ACL on loans as recoveries, and finally to interest income.

The ACL on loans represents management's estimate of expected credit losses over the life of the Company’s loan portfolio as of a given balance sheet date. The ACL on loans is measured on a collective basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant internal and external information, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. When future forecasts are no longer supportable, management reverts to historical loss data.

The Company's ACL model incorporates a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and reverts to historical loss data on a straight-line basis over one year when its forecast is no longer deemed reasonable and supportable. Historical loss experience provides the basis for the Company’s expected credit loss estimate. Adjustments to historical loss data may be made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, or when historical asset terms do not reflect the contractual terms of the financial assets being evaluated.

The Company's ACL model may also consider other adjustments to address changes in conditions, trends, and circumstances such as local industry changes that could have a significant impact on the risk profile of the loan portfolio and provide for adjustments that may not be reflected or captured in the historical loss data. These factors include: lending policies and practices, imprecision in forecasting future economic conditions, loan profile, lending staff, problem loan trends, loan review, collateral values, credit concentrations, or other internal and external factors.

The Company uses Moody’s Analytics ("Moody's"), a firm widely recognized and used for its research, analysis, and economic forecasts, for its economic forecast assumptions. The Company generally uses Moody’s most recent Baseline forecast, which is updated at least monthly with a variety of upside and downside economic scenarios and includes both National and Hawaii-specific economic indicators. In addition, the Company uses a qualitative factor for forecast imprecision to account for economic and market volatility or instability.

The Company generally segments its portfolio by the loan classes established in the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFIEC") Call Report, with additional sub-segments to better reflect underlying portfolio dynamics. The following is a description and associated risk characteristics of each loan segment:

Commercial and industrial loans

Commercial and industrial loans consist primarily of term loans and lines of credit to small- and middle-market businesses and professionals. The predominant risk characteristics of this segment are the cash flows of the business we lend to, global cash flows including guarantor liquidity, as well as economic and market conditions. Although our underwriting policy and practice generally requires secondary sources of support or collateral to mitigate risk, cash flow generated from the borrower’s business is typically regarded as the principal source of repayment.

Construction loans

Construction loans include both residential and commercial development projects. Each construction project is evaluated for economic viability as construction loans pose higher credit risks than typical secured loans. The predominant risk characteristics of this segment are the financial strength of the borrower, project completion risk (the risk that the project will not be completed on time and within budget), and geographic location.

Commercial real estate loans - Multi-family

Multi-family mortgage loans can comprise multi-building properties with extensive amenities or a single building with no amenities. The predominant risk characteristic of this segment is operating risk or the ability to generate sufficient rental income from the operation of the property.

Commercial real estate loans - Others

Commercial real estate loans are secured by commercial properties. The predominant risk characteristic of this segment is operating risk, which is the risk that the borrower will be unable to generate sufficient cash flows from the operation of the property. Interest rate conditions and the commercial real estate market through economic cycles also impact risk levels.

Residential mortgage loans

Residential mortgage loans primarily include fixed-rate or adjustable-rate loans secured by single-family owner-occupied primary residences in Hawaii. Economic conditions such as unemployment levels, future changes in interest rates, Hawaii home prices and other market factors impact the level of credit risk inherent in the portfolio.

Home equity lines of credit

Home equity lines of credit include fixed or floating interest rate loans and are also primarily secured by single-family owner-occupied primary residences in Hawaii. They are underwritten based on a minimum FICO score, maximum debt-to-income ratio, and maximum combined loan-to-value ratio. Home equity lines of credit are monitored based on credit score changes, delinquency, and draw period maturity.

Consumer loans

Consumer loans consist of unsecured consumer lines of credit and non-revolving (term) consumer loans, including automobile loans. The predominant risk characteristics of this segment relate to current and projected economic conditions, as well as employment and income levels attributed to the borrower.

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company updated its ACL model to combine revolving and non-revolving consumer loans under the Discounted Cash Flow ("DCF") methodology due to immateriality of the revolving loan portfolio. The impact of this update was immaterial.

Purchased consumer loans

Purchased consumer loans consist of dealer and unsecured consumer loans. The predominant risk characteristics of this segment include current and projected economic conditions, employment and income levels, and the quality of purchased consumer loans.

The following table presents the Company's loan portfolio segments and the methodology used to measure expected credit losses.

• Segment Expected Credit Loss Methodology Historical Look-Back Period Economic Forecast Length Reversion Method
• Commercial and industrial DCF 2008 to present One year One year (straight-line basis)
• Construction DCF
• Commercial real estate - Multi-family DCF
• Commercial real estate - All others DCF
• Residential mortgage DCF
• Home equity DCF
• Consumer DCF
• Consumer - Purchased WARM

The Company utilizes the DCF methodology for all segments, except for purchased consumer loans, as management believes the DCF methodology provides better alignment with the Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL") standard by incorporating more granular assumptions and forward-looking forecasts.

The DCF analysis is performed using an industry-leading software platform and leverages historical data. The Company uses the Moody's baseline forecast, which includes a one-year economic forecast period, followed by a one-year, straight-line reversion to the historical averages of the macroeconomic variables used. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company updated its forecast models to incorporate post-COVID-19 pandemic data, while continuing to exclude periods impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic period due to abnormal and volatile behavior.

For purchased consumer loans, the Company applies the Remaining Life methodology, also known as the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity or ("WARM") methodology, due to the pooled nature of this portfolio.

The following is a description of the methodologies utilized to measure expected credit losses:

Discounted Cash Flow

The DCF methodology estimates CECL reserves as the difference between the amortized cost of a loan and the present value of expected future cash flows. Expected future cash flows are projected based on assumptions of Probability of Default/Loss Given Default ("PD/LGD"), prepayments and recovery rates. The expected cash flows are discounted using the loan’s effective interest rate.

Remaining Life or Weighted Average Remaining Maturity

Under the Remaining Life, or WARM methodology, lifetime expected credit losses are calculated by applying a historical loss rate over this remaining life of the loan pool. The remaining life is adjusted for expected prepayments. This method is used for pooled portfolios where individual loan-level modeling is not practical.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements on Future Filings

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses". ASU 2024-03 requires public entities to disclose, in the notes to the financial statements, disaggregated information about specified categories of expenses included within income statement line items. The amendments in ASU 2024‑03 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted.

The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025‑06, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal‑Use Software (Subtopic 350‑40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal‑Use Software," which clarifies and modernizes the guidance for costs related to internal‑use software. The amendments remove references to project stages and clarify the capitalization threshold for software development costs. ASU 2025‑06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025‑07, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract." The ASU introduces a scope exception from derivative accounting for certain non-exchange-traded contracts with underlyings based on the operations or activities specific to one of the parties to the contract, such as ESG-linked metrics or litigation funding arrangements. Additionally, the ASU clarifies that share-based noncash consideration received from a customer for the transfer of goods or services should initially be accounted for under Topic 606, with other guidance (e.g., Topic 815 or Topic 321) applied only when the right to receive or retain such consideration becomes unconditional. ASU 2025-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Entities may apply the guidance prospectively to new contracts or on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the year of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025‑08, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans", which introduces the concept of purchased seasoned loans ("PSLs") and requires entities to apply the gross‑up approach to PSLs at acquisition (i.e., recognize an allowance for expected credit losses as an adjustment to the loan’s amortized cost basis rather than through Day 1 earnings). This change eliminates the historical Day 1 "double count" of expected credit losses for many acquired loans and is expected to improve comparability and better align accounting with acquisition economics, including in business combinations. Under ASU 2025-08, loans (excluding credit cards, debt securities, and trade receivables) are PSLs if (i) acquired in a business combination, or (ii) obtained more than 90 days after origination and the acquirer was not involved in origination. Existing accounting for purchased credit‑deteriorated ("PCD") assets is unchanged. ASU 2025-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)", which simplifies hedge accounting by (i) permitting aggregation of forecasted transactions with similar risk exposure, (ii), enabling hedge accounting for “choose-your-rate” debt interest payments, (iii) permitting hedging of variable price components that are clearly and closely related to the nonfinancial forecasted asset being purchased or sold, (iv) expanding the use of net written options as hedging instruments, and (v) eliminating the recognition and presentation mismatch for a dual hedge strategy. ASU 2025-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, "Interim Reporting (Topic 270)", which clarifies and reorganizes ASC 270 by improving navigability, specifying required interim disclosures, clarifying which entities the guidance applies to, and introducing a principle to disclose material events occurring since the last annual period. The update is effective for interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with both prospective and retrospective adoption permitted, and to be applied on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted and the amendments can be applied on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following tables present the amortized cost, fair value and related ACL on available-for-sale ("AFS") and held-to-maturity ("HTM") investment securities as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and gross unrecognized gains and losses:

The Company did not transfer any investment securities that were classified as AFS to HTM during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded a total of $1.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively, in amortization of unrecognized losses on investment securities previously transferred from AFS to HTM. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a total of $1.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively, in amortization of unrecognized losses on investment securities previously transferred from AFS to HTM.

The Company elected to not estimate credit losses on accrued interest receivable, as any uncollectible accrued interest receivable is written off in a timely manner. Accrued interest receivable on investment securities is reported together with accrued interest receivable on loans and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, accrued interest receivable on investment securities totaled $5.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

The amortized cost, estimated fair value and weighted average yield of the Company's AFS and HTM investment securities as of June 30, 2026, are presented below, grouped by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to the issuer's option to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties. Securities that are not due at a single maturity date, such as mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed investments, are presented separately.

(1) Weighted-average yields are computed on an annual basis, and yields on tax-exempt obligations are computed on a taxable-equivalent basis using a federal statutory tax rate of 21%.

The Company did not sell any investment securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Investment securities with carrying values totaling $689.8 million and $736.7 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, borrowings from the Federal Reserve Discount Window and other financial obligations.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did not hold investment securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, that exceeded 10% of shareholders' equity.

The following tables summarize AFS and HTM investment securities that were in a loss position as of the dates presented. The data is aggregated by major security type and the length of time the securities have been in a continuous loss position.

There were a total of 194 and 179 AFS investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position, without an ACL, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. There were a total of 81 and 81 HTM investment securities that were in an unrecognized loss position, without an ACL, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Investment securities in an unrealized or unrecognized loss position are evaluated at least quarterly to determine whether a credit loss exists. This evaluation includes a review of changes in the investment securities' credit ratings issued by major rating agencies and assessments of the issuers' financial condition. For mortgage-related securities, the Company also considers delinquency and loss data related to the underlying collateral, changes in subordination levels for the Company's position within the repayment structure, and remaining credit enhancement relative to projected credit losses.

The Company has reviewed its AFS and HTM investment securities that are in an unrealized or unrecognized loss position and determined that the losses are not related to credit quality, but are primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and volatility in the financial markets since the time of purchase. All of the investment securities in a loss position continue to be rated investment grade by one or more major rating agencies.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did not intend to sell the AFS and HTM securities that were in a loss position, and it was not more likely than not that the company would be required to sell such securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis. The Company evaluated these securities for credit losses and concluded that the decline in fair value was not attributable to credit factors. Accordingly, no ACL was recorded on these securities.

3. LOANS AND CREDIT QUALITY

The following table presents loans by class, excluding loans held for sale, net of deferred fees and costs as of the dates presented:

Interest income on loans is accrued at the contractual rate of interest based on the unpaid principal balance. The Company has elected to not measure an estimate of credit losses on accrued interest receivable, as any uncollectible accrued interest receivable is written off in a timely manner. Accrued interest receivable on loans is reported together with accrued interest receivable on investment securities and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, accrued interest receivable on loans totaled $17.6 million and $18.3 million, respectively.

The Company did not transfer any loans to the held for sale category during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and did not sell any loans originally held for investment during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Purchased Loans

The following table presents loan purchase activity by class at the time of purchase for the periods presented. None of the purchased loans were classified as purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD"), and there were no loans categorized as PCD during the periods presented.

Collateral-Dependent Loans

A loan is considered collateral-dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. These loans are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses. The following tables present the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class and the related ACL allocated to these loans as of the dates presented:

Other Real Estate Owned and Foreclosure Proceedings

As of June 30, 2026, the $0.9 million balance of other real estate owned includes a residential real estate property recorded as a result of foreclosure. As of December 31, 2025, the Company did not own a foreclosed property. The Company did not sell a foreclosed property during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

The Company had $8.7 million and $10.3 million of residential mortgage and home equity loans collateralized by residential real estate properties that were in the process of foreclosure as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company did not have any commercial real estate loans in the process of foreclosure as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

For all loan types, the delinquency status is determined based on the number of days full payments required by the contractual terms of the loan are past due. The following tables present by class, the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of the dates presented. The following tables also present the amortized cost of loans on nonaccrual status for which there was no related ACL as of the dates presented:

Loan Modifications for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

The Company did not execute any material loan modifications for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, either individually or in the aggregate, during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, or during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company executed one loan modification for a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. The modification consisted of a term extension on a commercial and industrial loan with an amortized cost basis of $1.0 million at the time of modification. The modified loan represented 0.16% of commercial and industrial loans as of June 30, 2026. The financial effect of the modification for the term extension was not material.

The Company did not grant any concessions involving principal forgiveness or interest rate reductions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

As of June 30, 2026, the modified loan remained current and was performing in accordance with its modified terms. No payment defaults were recorded during the period ended June 30, 2026 related to loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty within the preceding twelve months.

When the Company determines that a modified loan, or a portion thereof, is uncollectible, the loan is charged off. The amortized cost basis of the loan is reduced by the amount charged off, with a corresponding reduction to the allowance for credit losses.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company categorizes loans into risk ratings based on the evaluation of the borrower's ability to meet debt obligations such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, publicly available information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans by credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial and commercial real estate loans. This analysis is performed regularly on an ongoing basis. For more information about the Company's credit quality indicators, refer to Note 3 - Loans and Credit Quality included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The following tables present the amortized cost basis, net of deferred fees and costs, of the Company's loans by class, credit quality indicator and origination year as of the dates presented. Revolving loans converted to term as of and during the periods presented were not material to total loans. In addition, the following tables present gross charge-offs of loans by origination year during the periods presented.

4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT EXPOSURES

The following tables present by segment, the activities in the ACL on loans during the periods presented:

The following table presents the activities in the reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures, which is reported within other liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, for the periods presented. The related provision (credit) for off-balance sheet credit exposures is included in the provision for credit losses on the Company's consolidated statements of income for the periods presented.

5. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

The following table presents the components of the Company's investments in unconsolidated entities as of the dates presented:

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's total commitments to fund low-income housing tax credit ("LIHTC") partnerships were $80.0 million and $80.0 million, respectively.

Unfunded commitments related to LIHTC partnerships totaled $21.7 million and $25.9 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. These amounts were included in other liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

The Company accounts for its investments in LIHTC partnerships using the proportional amortization method, and these investments are reported in investments in unconsolidated entities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

The following table presents the expected payments for unfunded commitments related to LIHTC and other partnership investments as of June 30, 2026. The table includes expected funding for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, the next five succeeding fiscal years, and all years thereafter:

The following table presents amortization and tax credits recognized associated with our investments in LIHTC partnerships for the periods presented:

The Company has a commitment of $2.0 million to the JAM FINTOP Banktech Fund, L.P. ("JAM FINTOP"). The Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the JAM FINTOP, and the investment does not have a readily determinable fair value. Accordingly, the Company determined that the cost method of accounting for the investment was appropriate.

In 2025, the Company received a distribution of proceeds from the sale of one of JAM FINTOP's portfolio companies of $0.9 million. The proceeds were treated as a return on capital and applied against the cost basis of the investment in JAM FINTOP.

The Company's unfunded commitment related to the JAM FINTOP investment was $0.6 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. These amounts are included in other liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

6. MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents mortgage loans serviced for others by investor:

The following tables present changes in the carrying value and the fair market value of mortgage servicing rights for the periods presented:

The Company measures its mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs") using the amortization method, amortizing MSRs proportionally over the period of expected net servicing income. New MSRs and amortization are reported within mortgage banking income, while ancillary income is recorded in other operating income. MSRs are recognized when loans are sold with servicing retained and pooled by similar characteristics.

MSRs are initially recorded at fair value at the time of loan sale based on a discounted cash flow model prepared by a third-party service provider using market-based assumptions. Thereafter, MSRs are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value and are evaluated for impairment at each reporting date. Key assumptions used in estimating fair value include mortgage prepayment speeds, discount rates, servicing income, and servicing costs. These assumptions are subjective and require management judgment and are updated periodically to reflect changes in market conditions, loan characteristics, and expected borrower behavior.

MSRs are classified as Level 3 assets within the fair value hierarchy because the valuation relies on significant unobservable inputs. The Company estimates fair value using discounted cash flow models that incorporate expected servicing cash flows, prepayment assumptions, and servicing costs. Changes in prepayment speeds, which are influenced by interest rates, home prices, and borrower behavior, can have a significant impact on MSR fair values. Generally, declining interest rates increase prepayment activity and reduce MSR value, while rising rates decrease prepayment activity and may increase MSR values.

Fair value estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed periodically and, where available, compared with observable market data and third-party valuations.

The following table presents the key assumptions used in estimating the fair market value of MSRs as of the dates presented:

The Company evaluates MSRs for impairment at each reporting date. Impairment exists when the carrying amount of the MSRs exceeds their estimated fair value. Any impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance, with subsequent recoveries recognized to the extent of previously recorded impairment. The Company noted no impairment related to its MSRs as of June 30, 2026.

7. DERIVATIVES

The Company utilizes both designated and undesignated derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations. All derivatives are measured at fair value and reported in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, depending on their position.

For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedging instruments, the effective portion of the changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), net of tax, until the hedged cash flows impact earnings. Any ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in current period earnings.

For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments, changes in the fair value of the derivative are included in current period earnings.

Derivative financial instruments are subject to credit and counterparty risk, which is defined as the risk of financial loss if a borrower or counterparty is either unable or unwilling to repay borrowings or settle transactions in accordance with the underlying contractual terms. Credit and counterparty risks associated with derivative financial instruments are similar to those relating to traditional financial instruments. The Company manages derivative credit and counterparty risk by evaluating the creditworthiness of each borrower or counterparty, and requiring collateral where appropriate.

Interest Rate Lock and Forward Sale Commitments

The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments on certain mortgage loans that are intended to be sold. To manage interest rate risk on interest rate lock commitments, the Company also enters into forward loan sale commitments on the loans that are intended to be sold. The interest rate lock and forward loan sale commitments are accounted for as undesignated derivatives and are recorded at their respective fair values in other assets and other liabilities, with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. These instruments serve to reduce the Company's exposure to movements in interest rates.

The Company had no interest rate lock commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

The Company had $1.7 million and $1.1 million of forward sale commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Risk Participation Agreements

The Company may enter into credit risk participation agreements ("RPA") with financial institution counterparties related to interest rate swaps on participation loans. The RPAs entered into by us and a participant bank provide credit protection to the financial institution counterparties should the borrowers fail to perform on their interest rate derivative contracts with the financial institutions.

RPAs are accounted for as undesignated derivatives and are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings.

The Company had RPAs with total notional amounts of $52.0 million and $52.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Back-to-Back Swap Agreements

The Company has established a program in which it originates variable-rate loans and simultaneously enters into variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps with borrowers. To offset interest rate exposure, the Company also enters into equal and opposite swap agreements with third-party financial institutions. These back-to-back swap agreements are designed to economically offset each other, allowing the Company to maintain a variable rate loan while providing the borrower with fixed-rate payments.

The Company's net cash flow from these arrangements equals the interest income earned on the variable-rate loan. These back-to-back swap agreements are considered free-standing derivatives and are recorded at fair value in either other assets or other liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Changes in fair value are recognized in current period earnings.

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had entered into swap agreements with borrowers totaling $63.8 million in notional amount, compared to $60.7 million as of December 31, 2025. These agreements were offset by back-to-back swap agreements with third-party financial institutions for the same notional amounts. The Company received $8.4 million and $6.6 million in counter-party cash collateral related to the back-to-back swap agreements as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

Interest Rate Swap

To mitigate interest rate risk, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap during the first quarter of 2022, with a notional amount of $115.5 million, designated as a fair value hedge of certain municipal debt securities. Under the terms of the swap, the Company pays a fixed rate of 2.095% and receives a floating rate based on the Federal Funds effective rate. The fair value hedge became effective on March 31, 2024, and matures on March 31, 2029.

During the second quarter of 2025, a $1.0 million municipal debt security underlying the hedge was called, resulting in a partial termination of the interest rate swap and a reduction of the notional amount to $114.6 million. All other terms of the interest rate swap remained unchanged.

The interest rate swap is carried at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet, recorded in other assets (if the fair value is positive) or other liabilities (if the fair value is negative). The changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recognized in interest income. Unrealized gains or losses on the hedged municipal securities, attributable to changes in benchmark interest rates, are recorded as adjustments to the carrying value of the hedged debt securities and offset in the same interest income line item.

The Company uses the long-haul method to assess hedge effectiveness, which is a statistical regression analysis that consists of historical observations of prior period periodic changes in fair value of both the hedge and the hedged item. The assessment is based on the Federal Funds benchmark interest rate component of the hedged item only with changes in credit unhedged. The assessment is performed on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2026, the hedge was determined to be highly effective, and the Company expects the hedge to remain effective for the duration of the swap.

During the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized net interest income of $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, from net periodic settlements on its interest rate swap, which is included in interest income on taxable investment securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized net interest income of $0.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively, from the swap.

The following tables present the location of all assets and liabilities associated with our derivative instruments within the consolidated balance sheets as of the dates presented:

The following tables present the impact of derivative instruments and their location within the consolidated statements of income for the periods presented:

The following table presents the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges as of the periods presented:

8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

The following table presents the Company's long-term debt, which is based on original maturity and consists of advances under the arrangement with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (the "FHLB") and junior subordinated debentures as of the dates

presented. These borrowing agreements may include customary financial covenants, with which the Company was in compliance as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

At June 30, 2026, future principal payments on long-term debt based on redemption date or final maturity are as follows:

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Other Borrowings

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. As of June 30, 2026, the Bank maintained a $1.87 billion line of credit, compared to $1.80 billion as of December 31, 2025. The undrawn amount under this arrangement was $1.75 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1.68 billion as of December 31, 2025. There were no short-term borrowings outstanding under this arrangement as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was a $25.0 million long-term advance under the FHLB arrangement bearing an interest rate of 4.02%.

The FHLB also provides standby letters of credit on behalf of the Bank to secure certain public deposits. If the FHLB is required to make a payment under a standby letter of credit, the amount is converted to an advance. As of June 30, 2026, standby letters of credit under this arrangement totaled $95.6 million, compared to $95.6 million as of December 31, 2025. These letters of credit reduce the available borrowing capacity under the total line of credit, similar to outstanding advances.

In accordance with the collateral provisions of the Advances, Security and Deposit Agreement with the FHLB, the Bank pledged certain real estate loans with a carrying value of approximately $2.72 billion and $2.76 billion as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, as collateral for the FHLB advances and standby letters of credit.

The Bank also had access to the Federal Reserve Discount Window, with additional unused borrowing capacity of $201.5 million and $206.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Certain commercial and commercial real estate loans with a par value totaling $95.4 million and $98.9 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to the Federal Reserve as collateral on the line of credit. In addition, investment securities with a par value of $165.8 million and $172.0 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to the Federal Reserve in support of the line of credit. The Federal Reserve does not have the right to sell or repledge these assets.

Additionally, the Bank had unused unsecured credit lines with other lenders totaling $75.0 million that was available as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

The following table presents the Company's junior subordinated debentures outstanding, which are recorded in long-term debt on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of the dates presented:

In September 2004, the Company established CPB Capital Trust IV ("Trust IV"), a wholly-owned statutory trust. Trust IV issued $30.0 million in floating rate trust preferred securities, bearing interest at three-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 2.45%, with a maturity date of December 15, 2034. The principal assets of Trust IV consist of $30.9 million in the Company's junior subordinated debentures, which carry identical interest rate and maturity terms. Trust IV issued $0.9 million in common securities to the Company.

In December 2004, the Company formed CPB Statutory Trust V ("Trust V"), another wholly-owned statutory trust. Trust V issued $20.0 million in floating rate trust preferred securities, bearing interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.87%, also maturing on December 15, 2034. The principal assets of Trust V include $20.6 million in the Company's junior subordinated debentures, with matching interest rate and maturity terms. Trust V issued $0.6 million in common securities to the Company.

Following the cessation of LIBOR, the interest rate benchmark transitioned to three‑month CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a 0.26% tenor spread adjustment, in addition to the original contractual margin of 2.45% and 1.87% for Trust IV and Trust V, respectively.

The trust preferred securities, the junior subordinated debentures, and the common securities issued by Trusts IV and V are redeemable in whole or in part on any interest payment date, or in whole but not in part within 90 days following the occurrence of certain specified events. The Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee of each trust's obligations related to its trust preferred securities.

Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the Company may elect to defer interest payments on the junior subordinated debentures for up to 20 consecutive quarterly periods without triggering default or penalty. This would result in a corresponding deferral of distribution payments on the related trust preferred securities.

The Company's investments in the common securities of Trusts IV and V are recorded under investment in unconsolidated entities, while the junior subordinated debentures are reported as liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The trusts are not consolidated in the Company's consolidated financial statements as the Company is not the primary beneficiary of these variable interest entities.

Under applicable regulatory guidelines and interpretations, the junior subordinated debentures qualify for inclusion in Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.

9. EQUITY

As a Hawaii state-chartered bank, Central Pacific Bank may only pay dividends to the extent it has Statutory Retained Earnings, as defined under Hawaii banking law, which differs from GAAP retained earnings. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank had Statutory Retained Earnings of $240.1 million and $234.7 million, respectively.

Dividends are payable at the discretion of the Board of Directors and may be restricted by federal and Hawaii state laws, regulatory guidance from the FRB, and covenants set forth in various agreements we are a party to, including covenants set forth in our junior subordinated debentures. There is no assurance that dividends will continue at the current rate, or at all.

The Company repurchases shares of its common stock when it believes such repurchases are in the best interests of the Company.

In January 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan (the "2025 Repurchase Plan"), permitting the repurchase up to $30.0 million of the Company's common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions. The 2025 Repurchase Plan replaced and superseded in its entirety the share repurchase plan previously approved by the Company's Board of Directors, which had $19.1 million in remaining repurchase authority.

In the year ended December 31, 2025, a total of 788,261 shares of common stock, at a cost of $23.3 million, were repurchased under the 2025 Repurchase Plan.

In January 2026, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan (the "2026 Repurchase Plan"), permitting the repurchase of up to $55.0 million of the Company's common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The 2026 Repurchase Plan replaced and superseded in its entirety the 2025 Repurchase Plan previously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, which had $6.7 million in remaining repurchase authority.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 643,254 shares of common stock at an aggregate cost of $21.8 million under the 2026 Repurchase Plan. As of June 30, 2026, $33.2 million remained available for repurchase under the 2026 Repurchase Plan. There can be no assurance that share repurchases will continue at the current rate or at all.

The Company accounts for share repurchases under the cost method, recording the total cost of repurchased shares as a reduction of common stock until their future disposition is determined. These shares are held as authorized but unissued and may be reissued from time to time on such terms, prices, and conditions as determined by the Board of Directors.

In connection with the Company's recapitalization in 2011, the total number of authorized shares of common stock was increased to 185,000,000. From the completion of the Company’s 2011 recapitalization through June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company has repurchased an aggregate of 18,165,760 and 17,522,506 shares, respectively.

10. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The following table presents the Company's other operating income, segregated by revenue streams that are in-scope and out-of-scope of ASC 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" for the periods presented. For more information about the Company's revenue-generating activities, refer to Note 12 - Revenue From Contracts with Customers included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Restricted and Performance Stock Units

Under the Company's 2023 Stock Compensation Plan, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance stock units ("PSUs") were awarded to certain non-officer directors and management personnel. These awards typically vest over two-, three- or five-year periods from the grant date and are subject to forfeiture until performance and employment conditions are achieved.

Compensation expense is generally measured based on the fair value of the Company's stock on the grant date, and is recognized over the applicable vesting period.

The following table presents the activities of RSUs and PSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2026:

The following table presents the activities of RSUs and PSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2025:

12. SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS

The Bank has a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") which provides supplemental retirement benefits to former officers of the Company. The SERP holds no plan assets other than employer contributions that are paid as benefits during the year.

The projected benefit obligation of the unfunded SERP is recorded in other liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2026, the projected benefit obligation was $8.8 million, compared to $8.9 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company expects to pay approximately $0.6 million in benefit payments under the SERP in the next 12 months.

The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit cost for the SERP for the periods presented:

All components of net periodic benefit cost are included in other operating expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of income.

13. OPERATING LEASES

The Company leases certain land and buildings for its bank branches and ATMs. Some leases include renewal options, which are evaluated and included in the measurement of right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the options will be exercised, in accordance with ASC 842, "Leases."

All leases are classified as operating leases. Several leases contain variable payments, primarily related to common area maintenance costs and Hawaii state tax rates.

The Company has elected the short-term exemption, for leases with terms of 12 months or less. Such leases are excluded from the calculation of the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are not included on the Company's balance sheets. The Company has also elected to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets.

The most significant assumption in applying ASC 842 is the discount rate. Because most lease agreements do not specify an implicit interest rate, the Company estimates the discount rate using the collateralized borrowing rate it would pay for a loan with a similar term.

The following table presents total lease cost, cash flow information, weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for the periods presented:

The following table presents a schedule of annual undiscounted cash flows for our operating leases and a reconciliation of those cash flows to the operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2026, for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, the next five succeeding fiscal years and all years thereafter:

During the third quarter of 2025, as part of a strategic consolidation of the Company's Operations Center into its main headquarters, the Company terminated its lease for the Operations Center, which was originally scheduled to run through 2038. As a result of the lease termination, the Company recognized a reduction of the ROU asset of $4.7 million, a reduction of the ROU liability of $4.1 million, and a credit of $0.6 million to other operating expense.

In addition, the Company, as lessor, leases certain properties that it owns. All of these leases are operating leases. The following table presents lease income related to these leases that was recognized for the periods presented:

The following table presents estimated lease payments, based on the Company's leases as lessor as of June 30, 2026, for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, the next five succeeding fiscal years, and all years thereafter:

14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables present the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods presented:

The following tables present the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the periods presented:

The following tables present the amounts reclassified out of each component of AOCI for the periods presented:

15. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the information used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:

16. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following summarizes the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of the Company's financial instruments:

Short-Term Financial Instruments

The carrying values of short-term financial instruments are considered to approximate fair values, as they are readily convertible to cash. These instruments include cash and due from financial institutions, interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, accrued interest receivable, most short-term FHLB advances and other short-term borrowings, and accrued interest payable.

Investment Securities

Fair values of investment securities are determined using market price quotations provided by third-party pricing services, which apply pricing models supported by current market data. Where quoted market prices are unavailable, fair values are based on comparable securities.

Loans

Fair values of loans are estimated using discounted cash flows models applied to portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics including the type of loan, interest terms, and repayment history. Cash flows are discounted using estimated market rates that reflect credit and interest rate risks. These rates are derived from market data and borrower-specific information. The weighted average discount rate used in the valuation of loans was 6.85% as of June 30, 2026, and 6.33% as of December 31, 2025. Fair value measurements are based on the exit price notion, in accordance with ASU 2016-01.

Loans Held for Sale

Fair values of loans classified as held for sale are generally based upon quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, acceptance of firm offer letters with agreed upon purchase prices, discounted cash flow models that take into account market observable assumptions, or independent appraisals of the underlying collateral securing the loans.

Loans transferred from held-for-investment to held-for-sale are reported at fair value, net of estimated selling costs on the consolidated balance sheets.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

MSRs are initially recorded at fair value determined by a discounted cash flow model prepared by a third-party service provider using market-based assumptions at origination. Subsequent impairment assessments are performed at each reporting period and use current market assumptions. Key assumptions include mortgage prepayment speeds, discount rates, servicing income, and costs. These inputs are subjective and require management judgment. Changes in assumptions are made to reflect evolving market trends and loan product types.

MSRs are classified as Level 3 assets in the fair value hierarchy due to significant unobservable inputs. The Company’s valuation techniques rely on discounted cash flow models reflecting expected cash flows, prepayment behavior, and cost structures. Fair value measurements and related assumptions are reviewed periodically and validated against market data and third-party valuations.

Deposit Liabilities

For deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand and savings accounts, fair value equals the carrying amount, representing the amount payable on demand.

For time deposits, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using rates currently offered for FHLB advances of similar remaining maturities. The weighted average discount rate used in the valuation of time deposits was 4.04% as of June 30, 2026 and 3.81% as of December 31, 2025.

Long-Term Debt

Fair values of long-term debt are estimated by discounting scheduled cash flows over the contractual borrowing period using estimated market rates for similar borrowing arrangements. The weighted average discount rate used in the valuation of long-term debt was 6.09% as of June 30, 2026 and 6.12% as of December 31, 2025.

Derivatives

Fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on current market values, when available. If there are no relevant comparable values, fair values are based on pricing models using current assumptions for forward sale commitments, interest rate lock commitments, risk participation agreements, back-to-back swap agreements, and interest rate swaps.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

Fair values of off-balance sheet financial instruments are estimated based on the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties, current settlement values or quoted market prices of comparable instruments.

Limitations of Fair Value Estimates

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time and are based on relevant market conditions and available financial instrument information. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments and assumptions regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates cannot be determined with precision as they are inherently subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Changes in assumptions could significantly impact the estimates.

Fair value estimates are limited to existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments and do not include the estimated value of future business or non-financial assets and liabilities such as deferred tax assets and premises and equipment.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company classifies its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy, based on the markets in which the financial assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value as follows:

• Level 1 — Fair value is based on quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever available.
• Level 2 — Fair value is based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
• Level 3 — Fair value is determined by using model-based techniques that rely on significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect the Company's own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Techniques may include the use of discounted cash flow models and other similar methods that require the use of significant judgment or estimation.

Fair value is measured based on the price that we would expect to receive if an asset were sold, or the price that we would expect to pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company also prioritizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes reliance on unobservable inputs when developing fair value estimates.

Fair Value Hierarchy Transfers

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company did not transfer any financial assets or liabilities to or from Level 3.

In 2025, the Company transferred its back-to-back swaps from Level 3 to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy due to a change in valuation methodology.

Recurring and Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record adjustments to certain financial assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Available-for-sale securities and derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

Periodically, the Company may be required to record other financial assets, such as loans held for sale, individually evaluated loans, mortgage servicing rights, and other real estate owned, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or fair value accounting, or write-downs of individual assets.

The following tables present the fair value of financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of the dates presented:

The following table presents changes in Level 3 financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented:

The Company estimates the fair value of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities using a discounted cash flow model that calculates the present value of estimated future principal and interest payments. Based on this methodology, the estimated aggregate fair value of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis was $6.5 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $6.7 million as of December 31, 2025.

The weighted-average discount rate is the primary unobservable input used in the fair value measurement of the available-for-sale debt securities. The weighted average discount rate utilized was 6.21% as of June 30, 2026, 5.92% as of December 31, 2025, and 6.04% as of June 30, 2025. These discount rates were derived by incorporating a credit spread over the FHLB Fixed-

Rate Advance curve. A significant increase in the weighted-average discount rate could result in a lower fair value, while a decrease could result in a higher fair value.

There were no financial assets or liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company evaluated its operating segments in accordance with ASC 280, "Segment Reporting" and determined that it operates as one reportable segment: banking operations.

The Company provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including construction and real estate development lending, commercial lending, residential mortgage lending, consumer lending, trust services, retail brokerage services, and our retail branch offices. These services are aggregated into a single segment because there is no material difference in the products or services offered based on customer type or geographic location. All activities are closely aligned with the Company's core business of providing financial services and are subject to similar risks and returns. Additionally, no single customer accounts for more than 10% of total revenue, and all operations are domestic, located in the State of Hawaii.

The Company's Executive Committee, which is designated as the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), evaluates performance and makes strategic decisions based on consolidated financial information. The CODM does not assess performance or allocate resources based on individual product lines or geographic regions. Instead, performance is evaluated holistically using consolidated metrics such as total revenue, net income, and risk management of the Company. Resources are allocated to support the Company's overall business strategy.

Revenue is primarily generated from loans, investments, and deposits, as presented in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Significant expenses include interest expense, provisions for credit losses, and salaries and employee benefits, as reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of income. Segment performance is assessed using consolidated net income, with a primary focus on net interest income, rather than gross interest income and expense.

The accounting policies applied to the segment are consistent with those described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC.

18. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS

The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcome and timing of resolution for these matters are inherently uncertain. However, based on information currently available and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes that the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

In the normal course of business, the Company has contingent liabilities and other commitments, such as unused loan commitment, unused letters of credit and items held for collections, that are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Management does not anticipate any material losses arising from these off-balance sheet exposures. A reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures is appropriately recorded in other liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Throughout this document, "Central Pacific Bank" is referred to as "our Bank" or "the Bank," and "the Company," "we," "us," or "our," refers to Central Pacific Financial Corp. on a consolidated basis, including the Bank and other consolidated subsidiaries.

As of June 30, 2026, Central Pacific Bank operated 27 branches and 56 ATMs across the State of Hawaii, offering full-service community banking.

Central Pacific Bank was founded by World War II veterans who, despite returning home as war heroes, faced limited banking opportunities in Hawaii. In response, they established the Bank to serve individuals and small businesses that lacked access to financial services at the time. This legacy continues to guide our commitment to creating opportunities and servicing our community through exceptional customer service and tailored financial products that meet the evolving needs of our customers, including:

• Loans: The Company's loan portfolio includes commercial and industrial loans, commercial mortgages, and construction loans to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and real estate investors and developers. The Company also offers residential mortgages, home equity loans, and consumer loans to individuals. Lending activities represent a core source of interest income, which is a key driver of our overall revenue. The Company aims to maintain a strong and diversified loan portfolio, primarily in Hawaii, with selective expansion into mainland markets.
• Deposits: The Company offers a comprehensive suite of deposit products and services including checking, savings, and time deposit accounts, as well as cash management solutions and digital banking capabilities. The Company's extensive branch and ATM network across the State of Hawaii supports convenient access for its customers. The interest paid on

deposits is a key component of interest expense, which significantly influences overall earnings. In addition, fees and service charges on deposit accounts, along with card interchange contribute meaningfully to other operating revenue.

• Wealth Management: The Company offers non-deposit investment products, annuities, investment management, trust custody, estate planning, and financial advisory services.

Our foundational principles are based on continuing to be a leading bank for small businesses, and a professional and reliable resource to meet Hawaii’s housing needs. To drive growth, diversify our balance sheet, and strengthen resilience, we also focus on markets and niche segments that differentiate our Bank, which includes strategic partnerships with financial institutions in Japan and Korea.

Basis of Presentation

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements under "Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements." The following discussion should also be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 27, 2026, including the "Risk Factors" disclosed therein.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make certain judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material to the financial statements.

Accounting estimates are deemed critical when a different estimate could reasonably have been used, or where changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period-to-period and would materially impact the consolidated financial statements as of or for the periods presented. Management has reviewed the development and selection of the critical accounting estimates and disclosures noted below with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Management determined the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") on loans is a critical accounting policy as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. This policy requires significant judgment and involves inherent complexity. Additional information regarding this policy is provided in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements, as well as in Note 1 and the section titled "Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates" within Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Operating Results in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Executive Overview

The Company reported net income of $20.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $18.3 million, or $0.67 per diluted share for the same period in 2025. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $41.5 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, compared to net income of $36.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $4.4 million, compared to a provision of $5.0 million during the same period in 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $6.7 million, compared to a provision of $9.2 million during the same period in 2025. The decreases in the provision were primarily driven by lower net charge-offs in the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same periods in 2025.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement its consolidated financial information, the Company utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP results. The Company believes these non‑GAAP financial measures provide meaningful insight into its financial performance and position by excluding transactions that may be non‑recurring, non‑operational, or not indicative of ongoing results. These measures are used by management and investors to evaluate performance trends over time, support period‑to‑period comparisons, and assess historical results and future performance.

Non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies. The results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were not materially impacted by items outside of the normal course of business.

Efficiency Ratio

A key measure of operating efficiency monitored by the Company is the efficiency ratio, which is derived from GAAP-based amounts. It is calculated by dividing total other operating expenses by total pre-provision revenue (defined as net interest income plus total other operating income). The Company believes that the efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, provides a useful supplemental metric that enhances understanding of its business performance and operating efficiency. However, this ratio should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP results and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The following table presents the Company's efficiency ratio for the periods presented:

The improvements in the efficiency ratio in the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same periods in 2025, were primarily driven by higher net interest income and other operating income, which more than offset the increases in other operating expense.

Tangible Common Equity Ratio

The tangible common equity ("TCE") ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by tangible assets. The following table presents the Company's TCE ratio and adjusted TCE ratio as of the dates presented:

Material Trends

Our operations are primarily concentrated in the State of Hawaii, making our performance highly sensitive to local economic, environmental, and industry-specific conditions — particularly those affecting real estate, tourism, and broader macroeconomic trends. A favorable business climate in Hawaii is typically characterized by expanding gross state product, low unemployment and rising personal income, while an unfavorable climate reflects the opposite.

Labor Market and Economic Indicators

The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism ("DBEDT") reported that Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in June 2026, slightly higher than 2.4% in March 2026 and well below the national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.2%. University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization ("UHERO") forecasts Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to remain relatively steady at 2.4% for the full year 2026.

The U.S. conflict with Iran impacted oil prices contributing to an increase in inflation which is projected to reach 4.8% mid-year and remain at higher levels through 2028. According to UHERO, Hawaii's Real GDP is expected to grow 1% this year but could soften depending on the impact of oil prices.

Construction remains strong with job growth ranging from 2% on Oahu to 6% on Maui County due to large federal contracts, the development of the $4 billion New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District ("NASED"), and rebuilding after the Maui wildfires.

Real Estate Market

Real estate lending, particularly residential and commercial mortgage loans, is a core focus of the Company. Consequently, our performance is closely tied to the health of Hawaii's real estate market. Despite mixed results, Hawaii's housing market remained resilient in the six months ended June 30, 2026. According to the Honolulu Board of Realtors, sales of Oahu single-family homes rose 8.5%, while Oahu condominium sales fell 9.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The median sale price of Oahu single-family homes stayed relatively flat at $1.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. The median sale price of Oahu condominiums increased by 4.0% to $520,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $500,000 in the same period in 2025.

Tourism Trends

According to preliminary data from the DBEDT, 4.18 million visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands during the five months ended May 31, 2026, an increase of 2.9% from 4.06 million visitors during the same period in 2025. Visitor arrivals from Japan

are improving with a 8.6% increase year-over-year. Visitor spending totaled $9.67 billion in the five months ended May 31, 2026, up 6.2% from $9.11 billion in the same period in 2025.

While tourism has performed reasonably well through the start of the year, UHERO's May 2026 report anticipates tourism levels to soften through the rest of the year as jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, coupled with stagnant tourism from international markets, particularly in Japan with the depreciation of the yen. Tourism from international markets other than Japan face challenges with the deterioration in foreign attitudes toward U.S. domestic and foreign policy.

Interest Rate Environment

Changes in monetary policy, including interest rate adjustments, can significantly influence interest income on loans and investment securities, interest expense on deposits and borrowings, loan origination and deposit growth, and the fair value of assets and liabilities, among other areas.

In September 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") implemented its first rate cut of 2025, reducing the target range by 25 basis points ("bps") to 4.00% to 4.25%. This decision was driven by signs of a weakening labor market and moderated economic growth, despite inflation remaining above the Fed’s 2% target. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the FOMC cut rates twice by 25 bps to a target rate of 3.50% to 3.75% at the end of 2025.

In July 2026, the FOMC maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50% - 3.75%, unchanged from the meetings earlier in the year. While economic activity continued to expand at a solid pace, inflation remained above the Federal Reserve's target and uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook, including the potential effects of developments in the Middle East conflict and global energy markets, supported the Committee's decision to keep rates unchanged.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

A comparison of net interest income and net interest margin on a taxable-equivalent basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is presented below. Net interest margin is calculated as annualized net interest income, adjusted to a taxable-equivalent basis using a federal statutory tax rate of 21%, expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.