Cal/OSHA Cites Tree Service Company for Fatal Safety Breach

April 21, 2016

REDDING, California, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited Wright Tree Service of the West, Inc. for serious safety violations following an investigation into a fatal tree-trimming accident in Humboldt County near Weitchpec. The proposed penalties total $31,750.

On December 30, 2015, Kenneth A. Williams, a foreman with Wright Tree Services of the West, died while trimming a bay laurel tree on Rock Ranch Road. Although Williams was using a flipline lanyard to secure himself to the tree, it had only one point of attachment when regulations require two. Williams was killed when he accidentally cut the lanyard with the chainsaw he was operating and fell 54 feet.

Cal/OSHA’s investigation revealed the employer had failed to ensure that workers were using a second point of attachment to secure the worker when operating a chain saw in a tree. Also, workers’ clothing, equipment and procedures failed to meet safety standards.

“Tree work involves many hazards, and employers must develop and implement safety procedures and train their employees to prevent accidents,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Most accidents can be prevented.”

Both citations in this case were classified as serious. Serious violations are cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious physical harm could result from the actual hazard created by the violation.

Failure to develop and implement appropriate safety procedures is one of the major causes of serious workplace injury and death in California. Accidents related to tree work can result in severe traumatic injuries and death. Twelve fatal accidents related to tree work have been reported to Cal/OSHA since May 2015.

Commonly reported accidents include falls, electrocutions, and those caused by falling objects. Most accidents can be prevented by recognizing and controlling hazards in advance as well as training employees on safe work practices and effective use of personal protective equipment. Cal/OSHA offers a fact sheet on tree work safety.

Cal/OSHA, officially known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is a division of DIR. Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Julia Bernstein or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Cal/OSHA Cites Taylor Farms, Temporary Employment Agencies for October Chemical Release

April 21, 2016

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TRACY, California, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc., and two temporary employment agencies following the October 15, 2015, release of chlorine gas at the company’s food production facility in Tracy that hospitalized 20 workers.

Cal/OSHA’s inspection of the facility found that injuries from the chemical release could have been avoided if Taylor Farms had trained the workers on what to do in an emergency. As a result, the workers did not evacuate as quickly as possible to prevent sickness from the chlorine gas, including burning eyes, shortness of breath, vomiting, nose bleeds and fainting.

Half of those injured worked for temporary employment agencies Abel Mendoza Inc. and RSJ Admin Services Inc., and Cal/OSHA has also cited those companies for failures to protect employees from safety and health hazards.

“In dual-employer situations, both California host employers and temp agencies are required to protect temporary employees and ensure safe workplaces,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “In this instance, Taylor Farms and the temp agencies failed to properly train workers for, and protect workers from, a hazardous chemical exposure.”

Cal/OSHA issued a total of 16 workplace safety citations to Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc., with proposed penalties of $56,985. Two of the citations, classified as serious, involved Taylor’s failure to control workers’ exposure to chlorine, a hazardous substance, and the failure to train employees about its emergency action plan. A serious violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious physical harm could result from the actual hazard created by the violation.

Cal/OSHA also issued citations for a total of five general safety violations to Abel Mendoza Inc. and RSJ Admin Services Inc. The general violations issued to both Mendoza and RSJ include the failures to control exposure to chlorine and to provide effective training regarding hazardous chemicals in language the majority of the affected workers understood. Mendoza was also cited for failing to conduct periodic inspections to identify unsafe working conditions affecting its employees.

Cal/OSHA’s “Protecting Temporary Agency Employees” safety and health factsheet containing roles and responsibilities in dual-employer situations is available online.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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MoneyGram Waives Fees for Transfers from South America and U.S. to Ecuador in Wake of Tragic Earthquake

April 21, 2016

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DALLAS, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced a series of support initiatives to help those impacted by the powerful earthquake that devastated Ecuador on April 17.

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From now through May 8, 2016, MoneyGram has waived all transaction fees for sends from South America to Ecuador as well as fees on sends from the U.S. to Ecuador when they are made online at Moneygram.com.

“When disaster strikes, getting money to the people in the region is critical for re-building,” said Pete Ohser, MoneyGram’s executive vice president, Americas and Europe. “Our focus right now is making it is easy and affordable for family and friends to get financial assistance to those who have been affected.”

The MoneyGram Foundation is also providing support through donations made to emergency response efforts initiated by AmeriCares and Save the Children.

AmeriCares has deployed an emergency response team to Ecuador and is building a 6,000 pound shipment of medicines and supplies in response to multiple requests for assistance. Save the Children staff will be working in the days and weeks ahead to give support to those most affected by this earthquake, particularly children.

MoneyGram is also waiving fees for those who want to donate to the American Red Cross to help support relief efforts in Ecuador. Donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any of MoneyGram’s agent locations in the U.S. All donations should be submitted to the American Red Cross under receive code 2540 to waive the transaction fee. Any dollar amount will be accepted up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

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MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

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April 21, 2016

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The Best Gets Better: More Powerful, Fuel Efficient and Technologically Advanced 2017 Accord Hybrid Launching this Spring

April 21, 2016

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The Best Gets Better: More Powerful, Fuel Efficient and Technologically Advanced 2017 Accord Hybrid Launching this Spring

TORRANCE, California, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda will bolster its Accord lineup with the launch of the 2017 Accord Hybrid this spring, featuring a more powerful and efficient second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain that has the highest EPA fuel economy ratings of any midsize hybrid sedan and delivers the most power. With improved production methods and supplies of hybrid components, Honda is anticipating significant growth in sales of Accord Hybrid and is targeting annual sales to be more than double its previous best of just under 14,000 vehicles in 2014.

“The new Honda Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord – the most refined, technologically sophisticated and, of course, most fuel efficient in the lineup,” said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of the American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “With Accord already America’s most popular car three years running and the best-selling midsize car to younger buyers, we think this new hybrid model will add considerable momentum for the Honda brand.”

In addition to its more powerful and fuel efficient hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid carries the substantial upgrades made to the entire Accord lineup for model year 2016. This includes the latest technology Honda has to offer, including the available Display Audio with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™, and the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, to be offered as standard equipment on all new 2017 Accord Hybrids. Hybrid-exclusive design features include a special aluminum hood and wheels, blue highlighted LED headlights and taillights and “Hybrid” exterior badging. A more compact hybrid battery pack increases trunk capacity to a midsize hybrid class-leading 13.5 cu.-ft.

Combining the next generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system with an ultra-efficient 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the 2017 Accord Hybrid powertrain will achieve peak combined output of 212 horsepower, the highest of any midsize hybrid sedan and up 16 horsepower over the 2015 Accord Hybrid. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 (city/highway/combined)¹ put the Accord Hybrid at the top of the class for ratings, making it the most powerful and fuel efficient midsize hybrid sedan in America. These EPA fuel economy ratings are based on new, more stringent ratings requirements enacted by the U.S. EPA for the 2017 model year. Based on the new requirements, Honda estimates the 2015 Accord Hybrid ratings would be 48/45/47 (actually rated at 50/45/47 under the previous method), indicating a +1/+2/+1 increase for the 2017 model over the previous version.

The Accord Hybrid’s two-motor hybrid powertrain takes an elegant and innovative approach to hybrid power, eliminating the need for a conventional mechanical transmission. The Accord Hybrid’s powertrain seamlessly transitions between three operations:

EV Drive – using its electric propulsion motor and lithium ion battery pack drives the front wheels for short distances under light loads (with the engine turned off)
Hybrid Drive – the electric propulsion motor drives the front wheels while the gasoline engine powers a second motor/generator to supplement electrical current drawn from the battery pack
Engine Drive – using a lock-up clutch mechanism to connect the engine and propulsion motor, the front wheels are driven by both the motor and gasoline engine.

With its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and Honda Sensing™ technology, the 2017 Accord is anticipated to receive the highest available crash safety rating from the U.S. government – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA – and a similar top rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2017 Accord Hybrid will be available in three trims – Hybrid, Hybrid EX-L and Hybrid Touring – and all grades will feature increased levels of standard and available equipment. New standard features include a wide angle rearview camera, remote engine start and Honda Sensing™, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). Available new features on upper trims include a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® compatibility, heated rear seats, and front and rear parking sensors.

The Accord has been named a Car and Driver magazine “10Best” an unprecedented 30 times and has been the most popular car in America with retail car buyers for three consecutive years.² The Accord is on track to earn a fourth straight year as America’s most popular car with sales up 12.3 percent through the first three months of 2016. Accord also is the most popular midsize car with Millennials and has been #1 with under-35-year-olds for four consecutive years and leads all other cars in America, except Honda’s own Civic, in sales to under under-35 car buyers since 2010.³

The 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid will make its first public appearance at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif., as part of the aquarium’s Earth Day weekend celebrations on April 23-24.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the soon-to-be-launched Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Honda Commitment to the Environment
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is working to advance technologies that address society’s environmental and energy concerns. Honda is targeting a 50 percent reduction in its total company CO2 emissions on a global basis by 2050, compared to 2000 levels.

Honda will introduce a new 2017 Accord Hybrid and the Clarity Series of advanced alternative-fuel vehicles, beginning with the new, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell later in 2016, followed by new Clarity Battery Electric and Clarity Plug-In in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicles.

The company is also demonstrating its vision for zero-carbon mobility and living though initiatives like its Honda Smart Home US, in Davis, California, which is designed to operate with half the energy use and CO₂ emissions of a typical home in that region.

Honda and the Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a non-profit organization committed to “instilling a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants and ecosystems” by providing engaging, entertaining, educational and empowering exhibits and programs on the Pacific Ocean and the lives of its inhabitants.

As a founding sponsor of the Aquarium of the Pacific, Honda supports this world-class venue for education and environmentalism that is visited by over 200,000 school children and nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. Honda’s financial donations to the Aquarium assist in its efforts for marine conservation, education and community-outreach programs. Honda’s initial sponsorship consisted of the 150-seat Honda Theater. In 2012 Honda became sponsor of the “Blue Cavern presented by Honda” where on-site daily dive educational lectures are held and explain how some of the animals in the exhibit are collected using aquarium collection boats powered by Honda marine engines.

In 2016 Honda is entering into an agreement to become the title sponsor for Pacific Visions Theater, a 14,000 square foot 300-seat in the round theatrical 4D experience, due to open in 2018.

¹ Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition and other factors.
² Based on IHS Automotive, Polk new retail vehicle registration data for 2013-2015CY
³ Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new retail vehicle registrations by volume for all models in industry and the non-luxury traditional midsize car segment and the age of head of household data for 18-34 year olds for CY2010-2015.

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(Español) Diario BAE Negocios Internacional anuncia el acuerdo con Cala Enterprise para publicar en forma semanal la columna inspiracional del prestigioso presentador y motivador Ismael Cala.

April 21, 2016

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Dove Hair Calls for an Expanded View of ‘Beautiful Hair’

April 21, 2016

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There are traditional standards of what “beautiful hair” looks like and they tend to be narrow and homogenous. According to a new study commissioned by Dove Hair, these standards and ideals put pressure on women to have hair that looks a certain way, and often leaves them feeling as though their own hair is not beautiful. In fact, Dove Hair found that only 11% of women love everything about their hair and wouldn’t change anything about it.¹

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The Dove Hair study also uncovered that 86% of US women believe media and society put a lot of pressure on women to have hair that looks a certain way¹, adding that most women (81%) feel the hair we see in advertisements and in the media makes women in general feel bad about the hair they have.¹

To alleviate women from these pressures, Dove Hair is announcing the launch of its #LoveYourHair campaign and film – a challenge to conventional beauty norms and a reminder that beautiful hair is not singularly defined, instead it is an expression of self that should make women feel beautiful and confident. As part of #LoveYourHair, the brand will showcase and celebrate all hair types, textures, styles, and colors. In doing so, Dove Hair aims to broaden the definition of beautiful hair to ensure hair is a source of confidence that pushes women forward and never holds them back.

The film, which showcases the stories of real women who wear their hair how they choose, regardless of external pressures that may have told them otherwise, aims to inspire more women to do the same. Dove Hair believes nothing should dictate the way a woman expresses herself and knows women are craving relief from external pressures. In fact, 90% of women agree that it would be great if all women decided to love their hair and celebrate it.¹ Throughout the campaign, Dove Hair is inviting women to show the world how their own, unique hair makes them feel beautiful using the hashtag #LoveYourHair.

“Our research indicated that the vast majority of women don’t actually love their hair, and most feel tremendous pressure to conform to societal beauty norms. This was heartbreaking to us,” said Rob Candelino, Unilever VP of Marketing and General Manager of Hair Care. “Dove believes that all women are beautiful. We work to help women see their hair as a source of confidence that never holds them back. The Dove #LoveYourHair initiative is designed to celebrate all the wonderful, real life stories of women who choose to quiet these outside pressures and wear their hair the way they themselves feel most beautiful and confident.”

Dove Hair is also working with Elizabeth Benedict, editor of “Me, My Hair, and I: Twenty-seven Women Untangle an Obsession,” to decode the relationship women have with their hair, and to further understand the impact it has on women’s’ lives and self-esteem. “I’m thrilled to be part of the Love Your Hair campaign because it fits perfectly with what I’ve learned talking to women across the country about hair. We need to love our hair and ourselves more and those two things are intrinsically connected,” said Benedict.

Show us how your hair makes you feel beautiful via the hashtag #LoveYourHair, and view the film here.

Stay tuned for more news on how Dove is inspiring women to change the definition of beautiful hair later this spring by following us @Dove on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Dove^®Hair
Dove Hair offers a wide range of solutions that provide deep nourishment and repair to meet women’s specific hair needs. The range includes shampoo, conditioners, treatments and styling products.

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating approximately $8.5 billion in sales in 2014.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) aims to double the size of Unilever’s business, while reducing its overall environmental footprint and increasing positive social impact. The USLP is a strategic response to the challenges businesses face operating in an uncertain and volatile world. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at http://www.unileverusa.com/sustainable-living/.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

The entire Unilever global factory network, as well as its U.S. non-manufacturing facilities, have achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill status.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

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¹ Dove Hair Study conducted by Edelman Intelligence, December 2015

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Wells Fargo Strengthens Partnership With $2.75M Gift To Hispanic Scholarship Fund

April 21, 2016

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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Wells Fargo announced a gift of $2.75 million to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education. With this new donation, the long-time HSF supporter and Groundbreaking Partner will provide outstanding Hispanic students across the country with funds and other vital resources needed to earn bachelor’s degrees at accredited 4-year colleges and universities, as well as graduate and professional degrees, at distinguished institutions.

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“This donation reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the important work HSF does to help Hispanic students graduate from a four-year University and finish their graduate studies,” said Georgette “GiGi” Dixon, Wells Fargo’s Director of Strategic Partnerships. “Our partnership with HSF has shown that together, we can continue to help families and students prepare, plan, and pay for higher education.”

This new contribution will be used to provide financial and other relevant assistance to Hispanic students enrolled in accredited, 4-year colleges and universities, and graduate schools, during the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarships will help students cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, and other essentials. The gift will also enhance the college experience by further developing students’ leadership and networking abilities through the support of programs and services, such as mentoring, leadership training, networking, career development, and more.

“We are honored to receive this new and generous donation from our Groundbreaking Partner, Wells Fargo,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “For many years, Wells Fargo has been steadfast in supporting our efforts to help more students than ever, by helping us build a new technology platform, and by underwriting scholarships and additional support services to prepare students for college. We are delighted that this newest gift is designed to directly support Latino students eager to attend a four-year institution, excel in their studies, earn a degree and advance to graduate and professional degrees!”

About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. HSF strives to make college education a top priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our community to proactively advance that goal – each individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. HSF also seeks to give its Scholars all the tools they need to do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF has awarded over $500 million in scholarships and provides a range of impactful programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit HSF.net.

About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.8 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through 8,700 locations, 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 36 countries to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 265,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 30 on Fortune’s 2015 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Wells Fargo perspectives are also available at Wells Fargo Blogs and Wells Fargo Stories.