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2021 ANNUAL REPORT

F i n a n c i a l   H i g h l i g h t s

  25.8        30.4          38.9         50.8         67.5

1.66          1.92         2.18          2.47         2.83

87.29        99.67       115.75      137.02      165.52

2.08

1.77

1.58

1.42

1.32

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17           18           19           20           21

  17           18           19           20           21

Net Income
($ in millions)

Dividends Declared*
($ per share)

Book Value
($ per share)

2,285     2,409      2,590       2,857       3,431

1,506        1,573       1,821        2,139        2,393

1,834        2,009       2,227       2,495       2,999

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  17           18           19           20           21

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Assets
($ in millions)

Deposits
($ in millions)

Loans, net
($ in millions)

*Dividends Declared: Dividends declared chart includes the total regular dividends declared (dark shading) and the total dividends declared 

including any special dividends (light shading).

  F r o m   t h e   C h a i r m a n   a n d   t h e   P r e s i d e n t

To Our Business Partners:

2021  was  another  outstanding  year  for  Hingham 
Institution for Savings.  

We  earned  a  record  $67.5  million  for  our  owners,  a 
33% increase from 2020.  Our return on average equity 
of 20.62% and our return on average assets of 2.25% 
again  placed  us  among  the  most  profitable  banks  in 
the  country.    Net  loans  increased  by  20%  to  $2.999 
billion, deposits increased by 12% to $2.393 billion, and total assets increased by 20% to $3.431 
billion.  Non-interest bearing deposits grew by 24%, primarily in our commercial customer base.  
Book value per share rose 20.8% in 2021 from $137.02 to $165.52 per share.  This excludes capital 
returned  to  the  owners  through  regular  and  special  dividends  -  we  declared  $2.83  in  dividends 
per share in 2021.  The trailing five year compound annual growth rate in book value per share, 
an important measure of long-term value creation, was 17.0%.  The efficiency ratio in 2021 was 
21.31%, a reflection of our disciplined approach to expense control.  This was an extraordinary year 
for the Bank and it has set the bar for future performance higher.  

Although these financial results were strong, we can never lose sight of the fact that results in any 
given year do not fully describe the real accomplishments and progress at Hingham.  Our long-term 
objective is to generate superior returns on equity capital through a disciplined strategy combining 
a  commercial  real  estate  lending  business  with  a  relationship-focused  deposit  business  serving 
families, nonprofits, real estate investors, and institutions.  We build these businesses slowly - one 
employee at a time, one relationship at a time, one loan at a time.  There are no shortcuts.

Against  the  backdrop  of  the  pandemic,  our  commercial  real  estate  business  continued  to  grow 
steadily last year.  Three senior commercial real estate lenders joined us in 2021 and they have 
become an integral part of our team.  We continue to believe the most attractive markets for our 
business are dense, coastal cities with favorable demographics and concentrations of multifamily 
real estate. 

Book Value 
Per Share
$7.35

We  completed  our  fifth  full  year  of  operations  in  Washington,  D.C.,  with  a  high-quality  portfolio 
approaching $650 million in loans outstanding.  We are almost finished building our Washington 
office in Georgetown by the Canal.  This will be a home for our growing local team of four commercial 
lenders and relationship managers, as well as distributed staff. 

In 2021, we began laying the basis for what we believe could be a meaningful business in the 
San Francisco Bay Area.  The market has attractive structural economic characteristics, including 
the presence of a vibrant technology sector, links to Asia, land supply restrictions, and a cluster 
of research universities that produce the intangible assets that are critical drivers in our economy.  
Importantly  for  Hingham,  there  is  also  a  substantial  concentration  of  small  multifamily  housing 
stock.  In our first year, we completed diligence on our operational partners, started outreach to 
prospective customers, and began lending.  

For  talented  commercial  real  estate  lenders  in  Boston,  Washington,  D.C.,  and  San  Francisco, 
Hingham  is  an  ideal  home.    We  offer  a  stable  platform  for  long-term  growth,  a  commitment  to 
independence,  and  a  disciplined  approach  to  lending  and  investing  through  cycles.    If  you  are 
customer  focused,  with  strong  valuation  skills  and  a  track  record  of  origination,  please  contact 
Patrick directly.  We would like the opportunity to get to know you and explain our model.  If this 
sounds like someone you know, we would appreciate you referring them to us.

Our Specialized Deposit Group continued building on its success in 2021.  Our deposit strategy - 
digital excellence, virtually no fees, and personalized service provided by dedicated relationship 
managers  -  is  compelling.    We  are  committed  to  scaling  this  group  to  handle  larger  and  more 
complex  customers,  with  the  people,  technology,  and  infrastructure  to  manage  significant 
relationships  across  multiple  deposit-focused  verticals  and  geographies.    If  you  are  a  talented 
relationship manager in Boston, Washington, New York or San Francisco that works with these 
kinds  of  deposit  customers,  please  call  Holly  Cirignano,  the  Head  of  our  Specialized  Deposit 
Group. She wants to talk with you.

Assets 

Net Loans

29 Years of
Perf ormance
Assets 

Assets 

Net Loans

Net Loans

Book Value Per Share

Book Value Per Share

Book Value Per Share

Earnings Per Share (Basic)

Earnings Per Share (Basic)

Earnings Per Share (Basic)

Return on Equity

Return on Equity

Return on Equity

Efficiency Ratio

Efficiency Ratio

Efficiency Ratio

1993*

1994*
1993*

1993*

1995*
1994*

1994*

1996*
1995*

1995*

1997
1996*

1996*

1998
1997

1997

1999
1998

1998

2000
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1999

2001
2000

2000

2002
2001

2001

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2002

2002

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2003

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2011

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2016

2015

2015

2017

2016

2016

2018

2017

2017

2019

2018

2018

2020

2019

2019

2021

2020

2020

2021

2021

$ 147,889

$ 153,192
$ 147,889

$ 147,889

$ 175,409
$ 153,192

$ 153,192

$ 201,586
$ 175,409

$ 175,409

$ 222,584
$ 201,586

$ 201,586

$ 260,076
$ 222,584

$ 222,584

$ 291,183
$ 260,076

$ 260,076

$ 337,881
$ 291,183

$ 291,183

$ 386,181
$ 337,881

$ 337,881

$ 426,430
$ 386,181

$ 386,181

$ 483,954
$ 426,430

$ 426,430

$ 547,051
$ 483,954

$ 483,954

$ 628,251
$ 547,051

$ 547,051

$ 691,652
$ 628,251

$ 628,251

$ 744,602
$ 691,652

$ 691,652

$ 806,193

$ 744,602

$ 744,602

$ 925,560

$ 806,193

$ 806,193

$ 1,017,845

$ 925,560

$ 925,560

$ 1,127,276

$ 1,017,845

$ 1,017,845

$ 1,205,884

$ 1,127,276

$ 1,127,276

$ 1,356,441

$ 1,205,884

$ 1,205,884

$ 1,552,205

$ 1,356,441

$ 1,356,441

$ 1,768,528

$ 1,552,205

$ 1,552,205

$ 2,014,599

$ 1,768,528

$ 1,768,528

$ 2,284,599

$ 2,014,599

$ 2,014,599

$ 2,408,587

$ 2,284,599

$ 2,284,599

$ 2,590,346

$ 2,408,587

$ 2,408,587

$ 2,857,093

$ 2,590,346

$ 2,590,346

$ 3,431,165

$ 2,857,093

$ 2,857,093

$ 3,431,165

$ 3,431,165

$

$

$

76,936

$ 100,398
$
76,936
$

76,936

119,472
$
$ 100,398

$ 100,398

$ 151,166
$
119,472
$

119,472

$ 172,839
$ 151,166

$ 151,166

$ 204,774
$ 172,839

$ 172,839

$ 229,687
$ 204,774

$ 204,774

$ 266,568
$ 229,687

$ 229,687

$ 282,386
$ 266,568

$ 266,568

$ 320,692
$ 282,386

$ 282,386

$ 358,778
$ 320,692

$ 320,692

$ 415,538
$ 358,778

$ 358,778

$ 488,126
$ 415,538

$ 415,538

$ 539,104
$ 488,126

$ 488,126

$ 593,915
$ 539,104

$ 539,104

$ 647,255

$ 593,915

$ 593,915

$ 718,242

$ 647,255

$ 647,255

$ 792,910

$ 718,242

$ 718,242

$ 849,776

$ 792,910

$ 792,910

$ 949,662

$ 849,776

$ 849,776

$ 1,078,879

$ 949,662

$ 949,662

$ 1,238,656

$ 1,078,879

$ 1,078,879

$ 1,405,533

$ 1,238,656

$ 1,238,656

$ 1,605,647

$ 1,405,533

$ 1,405,533

$ 1,833,987

$ 1,605,647

$ 1,605,647

$ 2,009,288

$ 1,833,987

$ 1,833,987

$ 2,227,062

$ 2,009,288

$ 2,009,288

$ 2,495,331

$ 2,227,062

$ 2,227,062

$ 2,999,096

$ 2,495,331

$ 2,495,331

$ 2,999,096

$ 2,999,096

7.35

0.10

1.34%

108.32%

$
$

$
$

$

$

8.24
7.35

7.35

1.33
0.10

0.10

$
$

$
$

$

$

9.17
8.24

8.24

0.98
1.33

1.33

$
$

$
$

$

$

9.87
9.17

9.17

1.05
0.98

0.98

$
$

$
$

$

10.93
9.87

9.87

$

1.36
1.05

1.05

$
$

$
$

12.05
$
10.93

10.93

$

1.53
1.36

1.36

$
$

$
$

12.83
$
12.05

12.05

$

1.65
1.53

1.53

$
$

$
$

14.46
$
12.83

12.83

$

2.07
1.65

1.65

$
$

$
$

16.38
$
14.46

14.46

$

2.49
2.07

2.07

$
$

$
$

18.48
$
16.38

16.38

$

2.91
2.49

2.49

$
$

$
$

19.68
$
18.48

18.48

$

2.58
2.91

2.91

$
$

$
$

21.29
$
19.68

19.68

$

2.80
2.58

2.58

$
$

$
$

23.01
$
21.29

21.29

$

2.95
2.80

2.80

$
$

$
$

24.47
$
23.01

23.01

$

2.19
2.95

2.95

$
$

$
$

25.85
$
24.47

24.47

$

2.12
2.19

2.19

$

$

$

$

$

28.20

25.85

25.85

$

2.96

2.12

2.12

$

$

$

$

$

30.74

28.20

28.20

$

3.79

2.96

2.96

$

$

$

$

$

34.24

30.74

30.74

$

4.81

3.79

3.79

$

$

$

$

$

38.70

34.24

34.24

$

5.68

4.81

4.81

$

$

$

$

$

43.65

38.70

38.70

$

6.25

5.68

5.68

$

$

$

$

$

48.49

43.65

43.65

$

6.28

6.25

6.25

$

$

$

$

$

57.08

48.49

48.49

$

10.46

6.28

6.28

$

$

$

$

$

64.83

57.08

57.08

$

9.09

10.46

10.46

$

$

$

$

$

75.50

64.83

64.83

$

10.99

9.09

9.09

$

$

$

$

$

87.29

75.50

75.50

$

12.08

10.99

10.99

$

$

$

$

$

99.67

87.29

87.29

$

14.25

12.08

12.08

$

$

$

$

$

115.75

99.67

99.67

$

18.24

14.25

14.25

$

$

$

$

$

137.02

115.75

115.75

$

23.76

18.24

18.24

$

$

$

$

$

165.52

137.02

137.02

$

31.50

23.76

23.76

$

$

17.09%
1.34%

1.34%

61.46%
108.32%

108.32%

11.11%
17.09%

17.09%

54.25%
61.46%

61.46%

11.06%
11.11%

11.11%

53.36%
54.25%

54.25%

13.00%
11.06%

11.06%

50.10%
53.36%

53.36%

13.18%
13.00%

13.00%

48.72%
50.10%

50.10%

13.07%
13.18%

13.18%

50.25%
48.72%

48.72%

15.17%
13.07%

13.07%

47.78%
50.25%

50.25%

15.95%
15.17%

15.17%

45.31%
47.78%

47.78%

16.58%
15.95%

15.95%

45.42%
45.31%

45.31%

13.53%
16.58%

16.58%

45.55%
45.42%

45.42%

13.56%
13.53%

13.53%

49.48%
45.55%

45.55%

13.20%
13.56%

13.56%

48.50%
49.48%

49.48%

9.18%
13.20%

13.20%

57.58%
48.50%

48.50%

8.40%
9.18%

9.18%

59.69%
57.58%

57.58%

11.08%

8.40%

8.40%

52.72%

59.69%

59.69%

12.78%

11.08%

11.08%

49.20%

52.72%

52.72%

14.67%

12.78%

12.78%

44.91%

49.20%

49.20%

15.34%

14.67%

14.67%

42.88%

44.91%

44.91%

15.05%

15.34%

15.34%

41.54%

42.88%

42.88%

13.52%

15.05%

15.05%

43.26%

41.54%

41.54%

19.30%

13.52%

13.52%

37.19%

43.26%

43.26%

14.81%

19.30%

19.30%

36.32%

37.19%

37.19%

15.59%

14.81%

14.81%

32.15%

36.32%

36.32%

14.73%

15.59%

15.59%

30.06%

32.15%

32.15%

14.97%

14.73%

14.73%

29.89%

30.06%

30.06%

16.82%

14.97%

14.97%

30.26%

29.89%

29.89%

18.96%

16.82%

16.82%

25.48%

30.26%

30.26%

20.62%

18.96%

18.96%

21.31%

25.48%

25.48%

$

165.52

165.52

$

31.50

31.50

20.62%

20.62%

21.31%

21.31%

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support our growth.  Dan Bagley joined our team as the Chief Information Officer in October and we 
are embarking on a project to significantly enhance our core commercial technology capabilities for 
clients.  We completed the first integration of a third party solution into our core via a standardized 
set of application programming interfaces (API).  This infrastructure was required to work with a 
wider  range  of  third  party  partners  and  potential  customers.    We  are  also  firmly  committed  to  a 
geographically distributed business, with remote and hybrid teams across the country.  We want 
the best people on our team; they should have the opportunity to live where they do their best work.

Eliminating waste remains a core strategic objective of the Bank.  Our continuous improvement 
process increasingly recognizes the “money value of time.” With a small team, time is one of our 
few binding constraints.  We must find ways to increase the velocity of our operations, maintain 
our narrow focus, and leverage that time.  There is a natural tension between our cultural frugality 
and  speed.    We  increasingly  resolve  this  tension  in  favor  of  speed,  with  the  understanding  that 
operational leverage - not only pure expense control - is what will drive efficiency over time.  To this 
end, we have made substantial progress outsourcing non-differentiated work this year to specialty 
service providers.  

In our investment operations, we grew our partial ownership in a range of outstanding businesses. 
Management teams, working on our behalf, continued to improve these businesses in ways large 
and small.  Our investments are focused on finance - banks, insurers, payment companies, financial 
infrastructure providers, and ratings agencies.  We also have material investments in enterprise 
software  and  technology  companies  that  facilitate  digital  commerce.    Our  investments  -  public 
and private, debt and equity - inform and are informed by our core business operations.  When 
we invest in smaller companies, we look for opportunities to provide both capital and operational 
expertise.  We continue to benefit from studying and engaging with management teams at high 
performance companies.

Book Value 
Per Share
$165.52

Even as we focus on our performance, we recognize that our profitability is ultimately dependent on 
the health and vitality of the cities in which we operate.  We made nearly $100 million in affordable 
housing and community development loans in 2021, and we made a large long-term investment in 
the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund (SFHAF).  Rebecca Foster and her team at SFHAF 
combine deep real estate market knowledge with smart, innovative approaches that use public, 
private, and philanthropic capital to expand the supply of affordable housing in San Francisco.  If 
you share our commitment to that mission, please reach out to them to see how you can support it.

Since our family became associated with the Bank twenty-nine years ago, it has been our objective 
to  build  one  of  America’s  great  banks,  characterized  by  superior  long-term  financial  results,  a 
fortress balance sheet that provides unquestionable assurance to our depositors, and an enduring 
culture of growth and success. We are well on our way.

Very truly yours,

Robert H. Gaughen Jr.
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Patrick R. Gaughen
President and Chief Operating Officer

Assets 

Assets 

Net Loans

Net Loans

Book Value Per Share

Book Value Per Share

Earnings Per Share (Basic)

Earnings Per Share (Basic)

Return on Equity

Return on Equity

Efficiency Ratio

Efficiency Ratio

1993*

1993*

1994*

1994*

1995*

1995*

1996*

1996*

1997

1997

1998

1998

1999

1999

2000

2000

2001

2001

2002

2002

2003

2003

2004

2004

2005

2005

2006

2006

2007

2007

2008

2008

2009

2009

2010

2010

2011

2011

2012

2012

2013

2013

2014

2014

2015

2015

2016

2016

2017

2017

2018

2018

2019

2019

2020

2020

2021

2021

$ 147,889

$ 147,889

$ 153,192

$ 153,192

$ 175,409

$ 175,409

$ 201,586

$ 201,586

$ 222,584

$ 222,584

$ 260,076

$ 260,076

$ 291,183

$ 291,183

$ 337,881

$ 337,881

$ 386,181

$ 386,181

$ 426,430

$ 426,430

$ 483,954

$ 483,954

$ 547,051

$ 547,051

$ 628,251

$ 628,251

$ 691,652

$ 691,652

$ 744,602

$ 744,602

$ 806,193

$ 806,193

$ 925,560

$ 925,560

$ 1,017,845

$ 1,017,845

$ 1,127,276

$ 1,127,276

$ 1,205,884

$ 1,205,884

$ 1,356,441

$ 1,356,441

$ 1,552,205

$ 1,552,205

$ 1,768,528

$ 1,768,528

$ 2,014,599

$ 2,014,599

$ 2,284,599

$ 2,284,599

$ 2,408,587

$ 2,408,587

$ 2,590,346

$ 2,590,346

$ 2,857,093

$ 2,857,093

$ 3,431,165

$ 3,431,165

76,936

$

76,936

$ 100,398

$ 100,398

$

119,472

$

119,472

$ 151,166

$ 151,166

$ 172,839

$ 172,839

$ 204,774

$ 204,774

$ 229,687

$ 229,687

$ 266,568

$ 266,568

$ 282,386

$ 282,386

$ 320,692

$ 320,692

$ 358,778

$ 358,778

$ 415,538

$ 415,538

$ 488,126

$ 488,126

$ 539,104

$ 539,104

$ 593,915

$ 593,915

$ 647,255

$ 647,255

$ 718,242

$ 718,242

$ 792,910

$ 792,910

$ 849,776

$ 849,776

$ 949,662

$ 949,662

$ 1,078,879

$ 1,078,879

$ 1,238,656

$ 1,238,656

$ 1,405,533

$ 1,405,533

$ 1,605,647

$ 1,605,647

$ 1,833,987

$ 1,833,987

$ 2,009,288

$ 2,009,288

$ 2,227,062

$ 2,227,062

$ 2,495,331

$ 2,495,331

$ 2,999,096

$ 2,999,096

1.34%

1.34%

17.09%

17.09%

11.11%

11.11%

11.06%

11.06%

13.00%

13.00%

13.18%

13.18%

13.07%

13.07%

15.17%

15.17%

15.95%

15.95%

16.58%

16.58%

13.53%

13.53%

13.56%

13.56%

13.20%

13.20%

9.18%

9.18%

8.40%

8.40%

11.08%

11.08%

12.78%

12.78%

14.67%

14.67%

15.34%

15.34%

15.05%

15.05%

13.52%

13.52%

19.30%

19.30%

14.81%

14.81%

15.59%

15.59%

14.73%

14.73%

14.97%

14.97%

16.82%

16.82%

18.96%

18.96%

20.62%

20.62%

108.32%

108.32%

61.46%

61.46%

54.25%

54.25%

53.36%

53.36%

50.10%

50.10%

48.72%

48.72%

50.25%

50.25%

47.78%

47.78%

45.31%

45.31%

45.42%

45.42%

45.55%

45.55%

49.48%

49.48%

48.50%

48.50%

57.58%

57.58%

59.69%

59.69%

52.72%

52.72%

49.20%

49.20%

44.91%

44.91%

42.88%

42.88%

41.54%

41.54%

43.26%

43.26%

37.19%

37.19%

36.32%

36.32%

32.15%

32.15%

30.06%

30.06%

29.89%

29.89%

30.26%

30.26%

25.48%

25.48%

21.31%

21.31%

10.93

$

10.93

$

12.05

$

12.05

$

12.83

$

12.83

$

14.46

$

14.46

$

16.38

$

16.38

$

18.48

$

18.48

$

19.68

$

19.68

$

21.29

$

21.29

$

23.01

$

23.01

$

$
24.47

24.47

$

$
25.85

25.85

$

$
28.20

28.20

$

$
30.74

30.74

$

$
34.24

34.24

$

$
38.70

38.70

$

$
43.65

43.65

$

$
48.49

48.49

$

$
57.08

57.08

$

$
64.83

64.83

$

$
75.50

75.50

$

$
87.29

87.29

$

$
99.67

99.67

$

$
115.75

115.75

$

$
137.02

137.02

$

$
165.52

165.52

$

1.36

1.36

$

$

1.53

1.53

$

$

1.65

1.65

$

$

2.07

2.07

$

$

2.49

2.49

$

$

2.91

2.91

$

$

2.58

2.58

$

$

2.80

2.80

$

$

2.95

2.95

$

$
2.19

2.19

$

$
2.12

2.12

$

$
2.96

2.96

$

$
3.79

3.79

$

$
4.81

4.81

$

$
5.68

5.68

$

$
6.25

6.25

$

$
6.28

6.28

$

$
10.46

10.46

$

$
9.09

9.09

$

$
10.99

10.99

$

$
12.08

12.08

$

$
14.25

14.25

$

$
18.24

18.24

$

$
23.76

23.76

$

$
31.50

31.50

$

$

$

$

7.35

$

0.10

7.35

$

0.10

$

$

8.24

$

1.33

8.24

$

1.33

$

$

9.17

$

0.98

9.17

$

0.98

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9.87

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1.05

9.87

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New York, NY
Pictured: Joe Vanyo, Chief Operating Officer and Lisa Goring, Strategic Initiatives 
and Innovation Officer

Since  2005,  Autism  Speaks  has  served  people  with  autism  and  their  families, 

across the spectrum and throughout their lives. As part of its core program, Autism 

Speaks connects families to resources and critical support, funds research to further 

personalized  care,  and  advocates  for  policies  and  funding  to  protect  the  rights, 

services, and support of people with autism.

Autism  Speaks  began  working  with  Hingham  in  2020  to  become  eligible  for  the 

Paycheck Protection Program during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With 

Hingham’s expert guidance through the challenging process, Autism Speaks received 

the critical financial assistance they needed to ensure their continued support of the 

autism community. 

“With Hingham’s partnership, we were able to support the 

autism community during a critical time.”

                         Joe Vanyo

Chief Operating Officer

Anno.Ai
Minnetonka, MN | Reston, VA | San Antonio, TX | Chicago, IL

“Real,  authentic  relationships  are  the  foundation  of  a 

successful business. The partnership we’ve built with our 

team at Hingham has been invaluable to us.”

                     Steven Witt

Chief Executive Officer

In  2019,  Steven  Witt  co-founded  Anno.Ai,  a  software  company  that  uses  artificial 

intelligence to enhance the precision and effectiveness of machine learning models at 

scale. Anno.Ai partners with government and commercial customers, enabling them to 

overcome operational challenges and maintain tactical advantages to accomplish their 

mission.

Steven  and  his  team  needed  a  bank  that  understood  their  financial  needs,  would  be 

available  at  a  moment’s  notice  to  solve  problems,  and  with  whom  they  could  build  a 

direct personal relationship. With Hingham as their banking partner, they can focus on 

optimizing their cutting edge artificial intelligence technology.

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlanta, GA | Fairview, NC
Pictured: Geoff Still - Chief Financial Officer (right), with his sons Eze (left) and David 
(center). Eze is a brain cancer survivor. 

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) has been a leader in the brain tumor 

and childhood cancer communities since its founding in 1991. Its tireless fundraising 

program  provides  financial  relief  to  families,  offers  patient  family  education  and 

emotional support, and funds research for a cure. 

Like other nonprofits, PBTF had difficulty obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program 

loan  during  the  COVID-19  pandemic  and  sought  out  Hingham  through  personal 

relationships.  PBTF  has  appreciated  the  personal  attention  they  receive  from  their 

dedicated  team  of  relationship  managers  at  Hingham.  Hingham’s  support  has 

allowed them to refocus on their mission fundraising program and providing support 

to families in need.

“Hingham’s support of the local community aligns with 
“Hingham made our organization a priority during a time of 
the USES’ mission. We value our partnership with the 
uncertainty. It’s refreshing to work with a bank who deeply 

Bank.”

values our mission and the children and families we serve.”
MACHARIA Z. WEIR LYTLE

                           Geoff Still

Chief Financial Officer

Middle East Institute
Washington, DC

“The  loan  process  with  Hingham  was  efficient  and 

straightforward. It is clear that Hingham appreciates the 

value of our time.” 

                                Tamara Kalandiya

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

George Camp Kaiser founded the Middle East Institute (MEI) in 1946 with a vision of 

creating  a  space  where  global  leaders  could  collaborate  to  increase  knowledge  and 

awareness and promote a better understanding of the Middle East in the United States. 

Since its founding, the Middle East Institute has evolved over time to include centers 

focused on policy analysis, education, and arts and culture.

In  2020,  MEI  completed  a  major  renovation  and  expansion  of  its  headquarters  near 

Dupont  Circle,  blending  preservation  of  historic  elements  with  green  features  and 

accessibility.  Following  the  completion  of  the  project,  it  worked  with  Hingham  to 

structure new mortgage financing to support MEI’s long-term mission.

Castle Square Tenants Organization
Boston, MA
Pictured left to right: Jameelah Julien - Community Engagement Manager, 
Ann Moy -  President, Deborah Backus - Executive Director, 
Vivian Lee - Senior Advisor

The Castle Square Tenants Organization (CSTO) was formed in 1987 to preserve the 

affordability of the Castle Square Apartments located in the heart of Boston’s South 

End neighborhood. In 2010, CSTO became majority owner of the 500 unit apartment 

building which offers direct services and programming in workforce training, health 

and wellness and STEM for low and moderate income youths, adults and seniors.

CSTO sought out Hingham in 2019 when faced with staff turnover at its former bank. 

Since the transition, the CSTO staff has built a strong relationship with their bankers 

at Hingham and are appreciative of the comprehensive support they receive. 

“Hingham’s support of the local community aligns with 

“Hingham recognizes the positive impact that affordable 
the USES’ mission. We value our partnership with the 
housing has on the community. We are pleased to have a 

Bank.”

bank that believes in our cause.”

MACHARIA Z. WEIR LYTLE

Ann Moy
President

Aspiration
San Francisco, CA
Pictured left to right: Josh Black - Assistant Director, Evelyn Arellano - Program 
Director, Allen Gunn - Executive Director 

“We  needed  a  trusted  financial  partner.  Hingham  offers 

the stability we need in a bank.”

                            Allen Gunn

Executive Director

Aspiration  Tech  (“Aspiration”)  is  a  values-driven  nonprofit  technology  organization, 

connecting nonprofit organizations, foundations, and activists with technology solutions 

and data skills that help them better carry out their missions. By helping those working 

for social justice to find and use the best software available, Aspiration aims to maximize 

the impact and effectiveness of those who want to change the world.

When  Aspiration  looked  for  a  new  banking  relationship,  stability  was  a  priority.  In 

addition  to  providing  unlimited  deposit  insurance,  Hingham  provided  a  dedicated 

relationship  manager  and  customized  digital  banking  tools.  With  Hingham’s  support, 

Aspiration can focus on its mission, not its banking.

S e l e c t e d   F i n a n c i a l   D a t a

B o a r d   o f   D i r e c t o r s

2017

2018

At December 31,
2019
(In Thousands)

2020

2021

Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets
Cash & cash equivalents
Securities
Loans:

Residential loans
Commercial mortgage
Construction
Other

Allowance for loan losses
Deposits
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Stockholders’ equity

$

2,284,599
355,229
34,304

721,809
998,567
122,715
701
12,537
1,505,862
579,164
186,158

2017

$ 2,408,587
295,975
38,460

$ 2,590,346
252,147
47,186

$ 2,857,093
233,986
65,868

$

3,431,165
271,161
91,973

741,841
1,150,535
127,274
542
13,808
1,573,154
606,600
212,576

725,524
1,327,126
186,094
782
15,376
1,820,834
505,200
247,223

656,220
1,693,215
153,020
7,438
17,404
2,139,197
408,031
292,943

At or For the Years Ended December 31,

2018

2019
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

2020

Income Statement Data:

Total interest and dividend income
Total interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Other income (loss)
Operating expenses

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income
Core net income *

Earnings per common share:

Basic

Diluted

Financial Ratios:

Return on average assets
Return on average equity
Core return on average assets  *
Core return on average equity *
Average equity to average assets
Interest rate spread
Net interest margin
Efficiency ratio **
Cash dividends declared per common share
Book value per common share
Shares outstanding, at year end

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

81,059
17,261
63,798
1,505
1,410
19,576
44,127
18,370
25,757
25,708

12.08

11.81

1.21 %
14.73
1.21
14.70
8.22
2.91
3.05
30.06
1.66
87.29
2,132,750

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

94,169
28,384
65,785
1,270
(1,735)
20,051
42,729
12,330
30,399
32,776

14.25

13.90

1.32 %
14.97
1.42
16.14
8.80
2.66
2.90
29.89
1.92
99.67
2,132,750

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

106,952
40,050
66,902
1,567
8,828
20,615
53,548
14,621
38,927
32,996

18.24

17.83

1.55 %
16.82
1.32
14.26
9.24
2.38
2.72
30.26
2.18
115.75
2,135,750

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

106,362
21,158
85,204
2,288
9,192
21,978
70,130
19,359
50,771
44,443

23.76

23.25

1.88 %
18.96
1.65
16.60
9.93
3.03
3.22
25.48
2.47
137.02
2,137,900

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

* Non-GAAP measurement which represents net income excluding the after-tax gains and losses on securities, both realized and unrealized, and gain
on disposal of fixed assets.
** The efficiency ratio represents total operating expenses, divided by the sum of net interest income and total other income, excluding gain on equity
securities, net and gain on disposal of fixed assets.
For complete financial information please refer to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

562,783
2,296,566
155,668
2,495
20,431
2,392,865
665,000
354,612

2021

110,491
8,026
102,465
3,028
15,308
22,076
92,669
25,211
67,458
56,563

31.50

30.65

2.25 %
20.62
1.89
17.29
10.93
3.40
3.48
21.31
2.83
165.52
2,142,400

Standing (left to right): 

Seated (left to right): 

Ronald D. Falcione

Robert A. Lane, Esq.

Michael J. Desmond

Scott L. Moser

Howard M. Berger, Esq.

Jacqueline M. Youngworth

Robert H. Gaughen, Jr., Esq.

Kara Gaughen Smith 

Geoffrey C. Wilkinson, Sr.

Robert K. Sheridan, Esq.

Brian T. Kenner, Esq.

Julio R. Hernando, Esq.

Stacey M. Page

Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr., Esq.

Patrick R. Gaughen

S t o c k h o l d e r   I n f o r m a t i o n

Stock Data
Hingham  Institution  for  Savings’  common  shares  are 

listed and traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the 

symbol HIFS.

As  of  December  31,  2021,  there  were  approximately  186 

stockholders  of  record,  holding  74,442  outstanding 

shares of common stock. These shares do not include the 

number of persons who hold their shares in nominee or 

street name through various brokerage firms.

The  following  table  presents  the  quarterly  high  and  low 

prices for the Bank’s common stock reported by NASDAQ.

High 

Low

2021
First Quarter  

Second Quarter  

Third Quarter  

Fourth Quarter  

2020
First Quarter  

Second Quarter  

Third Quarter  

Fourth Quarter  

$ 296.97 

325.90 

347.98 

424.50 

$ 216.82 

181.50 

215.00 

230.02 

$ 214.00

279.56

291.00

339.00

$   129.89

125.55

154.57

182.65

The  closing  sale  price  of  the  Bank’s  common  stock  at 

December 31, 2021 was $419.88 per share.

Hingham Institution for Savings
55 Main Street

Hingham, MA 02043

(781) 749-2200

Chairman and

Chief Executive Officer
Robert H. Gaughen, Jr.

Investor Inquiries
Patrick R. Gaughen

President and Chief Operating Officer

Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare

P.O. Box 505000

Louisville, KY 40233

(800) 288-9541

Online Registered Shareholder Access
www.computershare.com/investor

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Wolf & Company, P.C.

255 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

Special Counsel
Goodwin Procter

100 Northern Avenue

Boston, MA 02210

Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
A  copy  of  the  Bank’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  and 

Proxy  Statement  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  December 

31,  2021  as  filed  with  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance 

Corporation,  may  be  obtained  without  charge  by 

any  stockholder  of  the  Bank  upon  written  request 

addressed 

to 

the 

Investor  Relations  Department. 

Additionally,  the  Bank’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K 

and  the  Proxy  Statement  are  available  electronically  at   

www.hinghamsavings.com.

 
 
BOSTON

COHASSET

HINGHAM

HULL

NANTUCKET

WASHINGTON, DC

www.hinghamsavings.com

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