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Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STANLEY KURIYAMA APPOINTED TO MATSON, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HONOLULU, Hawaii (June 23, 2016) The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (Matson or the Company) appointed Stanley Kuriyama as a director of the Company, effective June 23, 2016.
Mr. Kuriyama is the Executive Chairman of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. He first joined Alexander & Baldwin in 1992, and from January 2010 until his retirement in December 2015, he served as Alexander & Baldwins president and chief executive officer. Prior to joining Alexander & Baldwin, Mr. Kuriyama was a partner in the law firm of Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright, specializing in real estate and real estate financing. He is a 1977 graduate of Harvard Law School.
Stan is a proven leader with deep experience in the Hawaii business community, and we are very pleased to welcome him as a member of the Board of Directors, said Walter Dods, Jr., Chairman of Matsons Board of Directors.
About Matson
Founded in 1882, Matson is a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific. Matson provides a vital lifeline to the economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and select South Pacific islands, and operates a premium, expedited service from China to Southern California. The Companys fleet of 23 vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matsons transportation network throughout the continental U.S. Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage and warehousing. Additional information about Matson, Inc. is available at www.matson.com.