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Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²) has selected three startups for its 14th cohort, focusing on decarbonization solutions for buildings. Blip Energy, Evercloak, and Transaera will each receive $250,000 in non-dilutive funding to develop energy-efficient building technologies. The companies will collaborate with NREL scientists to validate their solutions, which include smart battery platforms, refrigerant-free dehumidification systems, and advanced air conditioning technology. These innovations aim to reduce energy consumption and emissions in commercial and residential buildings. The IN² portfolio now includes 75 companies that have secured over $2.6 billion in follow-on funding.

Wells Fargo Foundation has announced a $2 million grant to Team Rubicon, extending over two years to support disaster relief efforts, particularly in the Southeastern United States. Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, will use the funding through its Ready Reserve Fund to deploy volunteers, including military veterans, first responders, and civilians, for disaster response and recovery operations. In 2024, the organization has already served over 2.9 million individuals. Currently, Team Rubicon volunteers are working in Western North Carolina, cleaning over 150 rooms at a veterans' housing facility. This follows a previous $1.7 million support announced by Wells Fargo in 2023.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced dividend payments for six series of preferred stock. The dividends will be paid on December 16, 2024, to holders of record as of November 29, 2024. The dividends include: Series L at $18.75 per share (7.50%), Series Y at $351.56 per share (5.625%), Series Z at $296.88 per share (4.75%), Series AA at $293.75 per share (4.70%), Series CC at $273.44 per share (4.375%), and Series DD at $265.63 per share (4.25%). Wells Fargo currently manages approximately $1.9 trillion in assets across its banking, investment, and mortgage services divisions.

My Home Pathway has launched the Home Buyer Nurture Program, a pilot initiative supported by Wells Fargo Foundation, TransUnion, LISC NYC, Bilt Rewards, and Morgan Stanley. The program aims to increase homeownership accessibility in Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, focusing on marginalized and underserved communities. The initiative provides financial education, credit improvement assistance, down payment support, and tech-enabled homebuyer guidance. Phase one will target cities including Philadelphia, Camden, Queens, Chicago, Newark, and Detroit, with phase two locations to be determined.

Wells Fargo's recent study reveals that while 78% of Americans consider generosity a core value, economic uncertainty is affecting charitable giving. 29% of Americans have reduced their charitable contributions compared to last year, and 51% feel they lack sufficient funds to donate. Despite economic challenges, 67% of Americans still made charitable donations last year, averaging $1,632. The study shows that 46% give because it makes them happy, while only 10% donate for tax benefits. Notably, 57% of Americans want to be more strategic in their giving, though 64% are unaware of Giving Tuesday, a post-Thanksgiving charitable initiative.

Wells Fargo Bank announced a prime rate reduction from 8.00 percent to 7.75 percent. The change will take effect on November 8, 2024. The announcement was made from the bank's San Francisco location. This adjustment represents a 0.25 percentage point decrease in the bank's benchmark lending rate.

Capital Good Fund's Georgia BRIGHT program is offering solar panel and battery storage leases to lower-income Georgia residents and nonprofits, helping them save on electric bills through the Inflation Reduction Act's 'direct pay' feature. The program aims to benefit over 16,000 households by 2029. Supported by a $250,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant and a $156 million Solar for All grant, the initiative allows Georgia households earning under $150,000 annually to lease solar panels with minimal upfront costs. Participants average $272 in first-year savings, projected to increase to $655 in the final year of the 25-year lease. The program addresses Georgia's high low-income energy burden, where households spend about 19.4% of income on electricity.

Wells Fargo has distributed $6.4 million in grants to 33 nonprofits across six states through its Invest Native Initiative. The funding aims to strengthen housing access, small business growth, financial health, and sustainability in Native communities across Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Expected outcomes include the production of 258 homes, support for 2,000 small businesses, creation of 322 jobs, preservation of 477 jobs, and financial counseling for over 8,000 Native people. The initiative is part of Wells Fargo's $20 million commitment to support Native communities, working alongside Enterprise Community Partners to maximize impact through technical assistance and program evaluation.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Mike Santomassimo will present at the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 8:10 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via a live webcast on Wells Fargo's investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will remain available for three months after the presentation.