Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced today that it has been named one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. This is the first time Prudential has been named to The Civic 50.

“Being named to The Civic 50 as one of the most civic-minded companies in America is an acknowledgement of Prudential’s long standing commitment to communities,” said Lata Reddy, vice president of corporate social responsibility and president of The Prudential Foundation. “Corporate responsibility is a founding principle of our company. Today, we continue that legacy by using our business expertise and financial resources--in conjunction with our dedicated employees who donate their time and talents supporting a variety of efforts - to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve lasting economic success. We are pleased and honored to receive this recognition.”

All companies with $1 billion or more in revenue are invited to apply for The Civic 50. Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, conducted the survey in partnership with Bloomberg LP.

“Corporate civic engagement is on the rise and it’s being led by the forward-thinking businesses included on The Civic 50 list,” said Neil Bush, Chairman of Points of Light. “The correlation their efforts showcase between community engagement and employee retention, productivity and overall bottom-line benefits continues to prove that businesses that do good, do well. We congratulate this year’s Civic 50 and we hope that they continue to inspire greater investments in improving communities through corporate civic engagement.”

“We are proud to be in our third year of partnering with Points of Light on The Civic 50 survey,” said Peter Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg L.P. “The data from this year’s Civic 50 survey offers valuable insights that decision makers can use to grow their businesses, transform their communities, and improve the lives of those they serve.”

The Civic 50 survey was developed this year under the guidance of an academic panel of nine experts from leading universities throughout the country. The survey evaluates companies based on several criteria including how extensively and strategically resources are applied to community engagement, how a community engagement program supports business interests and integrates into business functions. Other criteria include how a company supports community engagement through its institutional policies, systems, and incentives, and how a company measures the social and business impact of its community engagement program. True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value, administered the survey.

To view a complete list of The Civic 50 companies for 2014 and to learn more about the importance of civic engagement in corporate America, please visit www.Civic50.org.

About Prudential and Civic 50:

The Civic 50 was created in 2012 to measure corporate civic engagement and recognize companies that incorporate socially responsible practices and community leadership into their culture. A working group of leading researchers, industry thought leaders and corporate advisors provided strategic guidance on the program’s objectives, including defining indicators, developing methodology, and identifying partners and participants.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader with more than $1 trillion of assets under management as of September 30, 2014, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.