HBO, STARBUCKS AND CHASE SALUTE U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE CONCERT FOR VALOR,

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1 HBO, STARBUCKS AND CHASE SALUTE U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, LIVE ON THE NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, NOV. 11 Live Talent To Include Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood And Zac Brown Band, Among Others, As Well As Special Appearances By Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks And Steven Spielberg At Concert To Honor The Courage And Sacrifice Of America s Veterans And Their Families Concert To Be Executive Produced By Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks And Joel Gallen NEW YORK, NY October 20, 2014 Chase announced today it is joining HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) as a presenting sponsor of THE CONCERT FOR VALOR ( a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and sacrifice of America s veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be presented live on HBO this Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT). The concert will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and entertainment, including Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, as well as special appearances by Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, among many others. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR will provide a national stage for ensuring that veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans gratitude is genuine. Millions of people, including veterans, active duty service members, their families and Americans from all walks of life are expected to watch the free concert in person or on television, with the goal of raising awareness for veterans service organizations dedicated to education,

2 THE CONCERT FOR VALOR 2 wellness, reemployment and reintegration. The event will be presented from the National Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, and HBO will offer its affiliates the opportunity to open the signal, allowing nonsubscribers to view the special. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Starbucks board member Robert Gates and former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen are serving in an advisory capacity with regard to veterans outreach and veteran service organizations that will be recipients of concert donations. The live event will be executive produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Joel Gallen, who will also direct. Hanks, who devoted his time and talent to support the construction of the World War II Memorial, has, with Goetzman, executive produced such projects as the Emmy -winning HBO miniseries The Pacific, Band of Brothers and John Adams, as well as the HBO music specials The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert and the recent 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, both of which were directed by Gallen. HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler said, We are honored to play a small role to help raise awareness and support for our service men and women. Their immeasurable sacrifice deserves our nation s gratitude. This event will not only celebrate their service, but help remind Americans of the many challenges they face on and off the battlefield. We are delighted to join with Starbucks in our mutual effort to pay tribute to our veterans and those currently serving in the military. Starbucks chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz said, The post-9/11 years have brought us the longest period of sustained warfare in our nation s history. The less than one percent of Americans who volunteered to serve during this time have afforded the rest of us remarkable freedoms but that freedom comes with a

3 THE CONCERT FOR VALOR 3 responsibility to understand their sacrifice, to honor them and to appreciate the skills and experience they offer when they return home. As many now seek reemployment, now is the time to offer them opportunities to work in our communities to do what they do best: solve problems and lead with selfless service. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR represents a significant and historic opportunity to demonstrate our country s potential to come together as a nation, and do right by those who have done so much for us. They ve stepped up. Now it s our turn. Our firm has a long history of honoring our country s military and veterans and it is a tremendous opportunity for all of us at Chase to be a part of this powerful event to support our service men and women, said Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman and CEO. As a company, we aim to serve members of our armed forces with the respect and special benefits they deserve especially during the challenging time when they transition out of the military. This event is a small way to thank our veterans, as well as a way to ensure that we also continue to recognize the sacrifice and hardships they have endured to protect our nation and our freedoms. Last November, Starbucks committed to hiring at least 10,000 veterans and active military spouses over the next five years. In April, the Schultz Family Foundation, cofounded by Schultz and his wife, Sheri, committed $30 million to support veterans transition to civilian life. Schultz is also co-authoring For Love of Country, which reports on the sacrifices veterans have made, the bravery and leadership they demonstrate, and the huge economic benefit and opportunity that transitioning veterans bring to American communities and companies. The book, co-written with Rajiv Chandrasekaran of the Washington Post, will be published by Knopf and available nationwide in early November. The authors will donate proceeds from the sale of the book to veterans service organizations. You can learn more about the book here:

4 THE CONCERT FOR VALOR 4 HBO has a long history of original programming devoted to supporting veterans and examining veterans experiences from diverse perspectives. In addition to the miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific, the network has presented the original movies Taking Chance and The Tuskegee Airmen, the miniseries Generation Kill, and the documentaries Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, Wartorn , Baghdad ER, Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery, Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 and the upcoming The Last Patrol, among many others. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR builds upon JPMorgan Chase longstanding commitment to veterans. JPMorgan Chase will provide $20 million to organizations that support military veterans and their families over the next five years, building on the $25 million the firm has already provided to organizations supporting the military and veteran communities since These funds will be focused in areas such as employment, education, and housing which are designed to help veterans and their families succeed after their service has ended. In 2011, JPMorgan Chase partnered with 10 other companies to launch the 100,000 Jobs Mission, which has hired a total of 161,752 U.S. military veterans through the second quarter of In addition, the coalition has grown from 11 founding members to 176 companies that represent almost every industry in the American economy. JPMorgan Chase has hired nearly 7,800 veterans since Through its nonprofit partners, the bank has awarded more than 700 mortgage-free homes to deserving military families, including over 100 as part of a partnership between Chase, Operation Homefront and country superstar Tim McGraw.

5 THE CONCERT FOR VALOR 5 HBO, Starbucks and Chase are proud to present THE CONCERT FOR VALOR with the support of the Trust for the National Mall. As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring and improving the National Mall, the Trust is committed to preserving the sacred space where America s military veterans are honored and free speech both spoken and sung is protected. The Trust will provide event volunteers and logistical assistance to support the concert and preserve the grounds of the National Mall. While less than one percent of American adults serve in the U.S. military today, there are currently more than 20 million American veterans. This includes more than 2.5 million 9/11-era veterans who are facing a range of challenges as they make the transition back to civilian life.