CPF director Paul K. Yonamine steps down from company and bank boards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Central Pacific Financial Corp. announced a board change. On November 6, 2025, director Paul K. Yonamine resigned from the boards of both the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Central Pacific Bank. He had served since 2017. The Company stated his departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Bank on any matter.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2025

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Hawaii

001-31567

99-0212597

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

220 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii

(Address of principal executive office)

96813

(Zip Code)

(808) 544-0500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, no par value

CPF

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 6, 2025, Paul K. Yonamine, a director on Central Pacific Financial Corp.'s (the "Company") Board of Directors, and a director on Central Pacific Bank's (the "Bank", wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) Board of Directors, informed the Company and the Bank that he is resigning from the Company's Board of Directors and the Bank's Board of Directors, effective November 6, 2025. Mr. Yonamine has served as a director of the Company and the Bank since 2017. Mr. Yonamine's decision to resign is due to personal reasons and is not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Bank on any matter.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									Central Pacific Financial Corp.
									(Registrant)
Date:			November 7, 2025			By:			/s/ Glenn K.C. Ching
									Glenn K.C. Ching
									Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Central Pacific Financial (CPF) disclose in this 8-K?

CPF reported that director Paul K. Yonamine resigned from the boards of the Company and Central Pacific Bank, effective November 6, 2025.

Why did CPF director Paul K. Yonamine resign?

The Company stated his resignation was due to personal reasons.

Was the resignation due to a disagreement with CPF or the Bank?

No. The filing states it was not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Bank.

What roles did Paul K. Yonamine hold at CPF?

He served as a director on the boards of Central Pacific Financial Corp. and Central Pacific Bank.

How long had Paul K. Yonamine served on CPF’s board?

He had served since 2017.

What is CPF’s stock exchange listing and ticker?

Common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CPF.