Hawaiian Holdings Inc., parent of Hawaiian Airlines, declared Thursday its second-ever dividend but maintained it at the same level as the first one.
The dividend of 12 cents a share will be payable Feb. 28 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 14.
Hawaiian’s first dividend was paid Nov. 30.
The company, which on Monday reported full-year records in net income, revenue and passengers, made the dividend announcement after the market closed. The company’s stock ended the day up $1.60, or 4.3 percent, at $38.95.
Hawaiian unveils in-flight health video
Passengers aboard Hawaiian Airlines’ trans-Pacific flights now will have access to health and wellness video content produced exclusively by the airline for its in-flight programming. The Ola Pono (Live Well) series launched Thursday with videos on preflight, in-flight and post-flight stretching and breathing techniques by Honolulu movement specialist Wainani Arnold.
Throughout the year, Hawaiian passengers traveling between Hawaii and any of the carrier’s North American or international destinations will be able to see new Ola Pono videos focused on health and wellness within three main areas: land, air and sea.
Long-term mortgage rate rises again
WASHINGTON >> Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose for the fourth straight week as lending standards continue to tighten. The rates on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages and five-year adjustable-rate mortgages hit the highest level since 2011.
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.22 percent this week, highest since March and up from 4.15 percent a week earlier. They stood at 4.19 a year ago. The rate on 15-year, fixed-rate loans, popular among homeowners who refinance, rose to 3.68 percent this week, highest since July 2011 and up from 3.62 percent last week and 3.41 percent a year ago.
The five-year, adjustable rate rose to 3.53 percent from 3.52 percent last week and is at its highest since April 2011.
ON THE MOVE
Real estate services company Colliers International Hawaii has promoted three senior associates to vice president.
>> Alika Cosner, who has been a member of the Industrial Services Division for over 10 years, was recognized as a CoStar Power Broker in 2015 and 2016.
>> Emalia Pietsch, who has worked with the Retail Services Division for 10 years and concentrates on high street retail in Waikiki and in resort retail on all islands, was recognized as a Colliers International Hawaii top producer in 2013 and 2015-2017.
>> Julia Matsuura, who handled leasing for the Ka Makana Alii mall in Kapolei, focuses primarily on landlord and tenant representation in Waikiki, urban high streets, resort centers and regional malls.