PR Newswire
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 12, 2016
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today
announced it is contributing $1 million to the relief effort related to destruction and damage
caused by Hurricane Matthew. BB&T is also delivering several truckloads of bottled water and cleaning supplies to affected
communities in Central and Eastern North Carolina including Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville,
Lumberton, and Wilson.
"We're grateful our associates are safe and accounted for. But we also understand the need is still great in so many of the
communities we serve," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kelly S. King. "Our thoughts and
prayers are with all who are struggling to recover from Hurricane Matthew and we are hopeful this donation will help them get
back on their feet soon."
To assist clients in their time of need, BB&T is diligently working to provide ATM service in affected areas. Clients who
may have incurred storm-related overdraft, returned item, negative account balance or late loan payment fees are encouraged to
visit one of our financial centers or contact BB&T at 800-BANK-BBT (800-226-5228) for assistance.
About BB&T
BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $221.9
billion in assets and market capitalization of $29.0 billion as of June 30, 2016. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company operates 2,249
financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C., and offers a full range of consumer and
commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company,
BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding client satisfaction by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Greenwich
Associates and others. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at www.bbt.com.
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SOURCE BB&T Corporation
