BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC
Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced
today that it is one of 230 companies selected for the
2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) which distinguishes
companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and
advancing women's equality. The index doubled in size from 2018 and
includes firms from 10 sectors headquartered across 36 countries
and regions. Collectively, these firms have a combined market
capitalization of $9 trillion and
employ more than 15 million people, of which 7 million are women,
around the world.
"We are extremely proud to be listed among top global firms in
the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index," said Gary Kain, AGNC's Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Investment Officer. "AGNC is committed to providing all our
employees a supportive workplace in which to thrive professionally
and contribute to the growth and success of AGNC. It is a great
honor to have been evaluated against leading firms and
best-in-class practices and recognized for our commitment to and
transparency of gender equality practices."
"We applaud AGNC Investment Corp. and the other 229 firms
tracked by the index for their action to measure gender equality
through the Bloomberg GEI framework," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and
Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club. "AGNC's GEI inclusion is a
strong indicator to its employees, investors and industry peers
alike that it is leading by example to advance ongoing efforts for
a truly inclusive workplace."
To be considered for inclusion in the 2019 GEI, AGNC
participated in a survey and voluntarily disclosed information on
how the Company promotes gender equality across four separate areas
– company statistics, policies, community engagement and products
and services. The Bloomberg gender reporting framework is voluntary
and has no associated costs. The GEI is a reference index.
Reporting companies that scored above a globally-established
threshold, based on the extent of disclosures and the achievement
of best-in-class statistics and policies, are included in the
GEI.
For more details on the Bloomberg GEI, click here.
Bloomberg subscribers can access the GEI at {BGEI Index DES
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ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is
an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests
primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the
principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S.
Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency.
For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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Media Contacts:
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