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

Kurt Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of Hawaiian Telcom Holdco, Inc. (the "Company"), will be leaving the Company effective October 5, 2012. In accordance with the terms of his employment agreement and a waiver of claims, Mr. Hoffman will receive continued base salary payments and continued health care coverage benefits for a maximum of eighteen (18) months following October 5, 2012.

The Company has initiated a process to fill the COO position to ensure the continued successful execution of its strategic plan. Management and the Board wish Mr. Hoffman well in his future endeavors.