For the 7th consecutive year, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has received the
highest possible score of 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index
(CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on business policies
and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
(LGBTQ) workplace equality that is administered by the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation. As part of the methodology, HRC surveys nearly
1,000 public and private business on non-discrimination policies;
equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families; internal
education and accountability metrics to promote LGBTQ inclusion
competency; and, public commitment to LGBTQ equality.
“At T-Mobile, inclusion is such an important part of who we are and
what we stand for. We love being recognized for something that we care
so deeply about and appreciate that our investment in providing our
employees with a supportive work environment has received the 100% CEI
score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation!” said John Legere, CEO of
T-Mobile.
T-Mobile currently has six diversity and inclusion employee network
groups, including one specifically focused on supporting and advocating
for the LGBTQ community. Between its stores, call centers and regional
business offices, the Un-carrier has more than 22,000 employees (43% of
all employees) across the country that participate in Diversity &
Inclusion chapters – this number has doubled since 2017! T-Mobile’s
Pride & Allies Network provides a collaborative space for LGBTQ
employees and allies to network, share experiences and have fun. The
Pride & Allies Network helps identify opportunities for professional
development, develops educational programs on matters of importance to
the LGBTQ community and assists the business with outreach to employees
and customers. T-Mobile is also a major PRIDE event sponsor, supporting
nearly 80 events around the country in 2018.
T-Mobile intends to continue its strong commitment to diversity and
inclusion as it transitions to become the New T-Mobile following its
pending merger with Sprint. For example, the company recently agreed to
partner with the National Diversity Coalition in California after the
merger is complete to expand the company’s planned initiatives,
including those supporting LGBTQ communities.
Over the last five years, T-Mobile’s Un-carrier movement has changed the
wireless industry for good, bringing even more choices to consumers. The
Un-carrier has landed nearly 60 national and local workplace awards in
2018, including Best Places to Work honors for LGBTQ, parents,
diversity, women, Hispanics and more — and is ranked #49 on FORTUNE’s
100 Best Companies to Work For in 2019 list.
For more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America’s Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining
the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading
product and service innovation. Our advanced nationwide 4G LTE network
delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 79.7 million customers who
are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue,
Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and
operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
About Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America’s
largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. By
inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination
against LGBTQ citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental
fairness and equality for all.
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proposed transaction, or the failure to satisfy any of the other
conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the
occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of the
parties to terminate the business combination agreement; adverse effects
on the market price of T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s common stock and
on T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s operating results because of a failure to
complete the proposed transaction in the anticipated timeframe or at
all; inability to obtain the financing contemplated to be obtained in
connection with the proposed transaction on the expected terms or timing
or at all; the ability of T-Mobile, Sprint and the combined company to
make payments on debt or to repay existing or future indebtedness when
due or to comply with the covenants contained therein; adverse changes
in the ratings of T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s debt securities or adverse
conditions in the credit markets; negative effects of the announcement,
pendency or consummation of the transaction on the market price
of T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s common stock and on T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s
operating results, including as a result of changes in key customer,
supplier, employee or other business relationships; significant
transaction costs, including financing costs, and unknown liabilities;
failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed
transaction in the expected timeframes or at all; costs or difficulties
related to the integration of Sprint’s network and operations
into T-Mobile; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions; the
inability of T-Mobile, Sprint or the combined company to retain and hire
key personnel; the risk that certain contractual restrictions contained
in the business combination agreement during the pendency of the
proposed transaction could adversely affect T-Mobile’s or Sprint’s
ability to pursue business opportunities or strategic transactions;
effects of changes in the regulatory environment in which T-Mobile and
Sprint operate; changes in global, political, economic, business,
competitive and market conditions; changes in tax and other laws and
regulations; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the
Form S-4, as well as in T-Mobile’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and in its subsequent reports on
Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned “Risk Factors”
and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” as well
as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with
the SEC and available at www.sec.gov and www.t-mobile.com.
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