Subaru of America, Inc. Earns Top Marks in 2009 Corporate Equality Index

Subaru Gets 100 in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Seventh Annual Index

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 2, 2008 - Subaru of America, Inc., proudly announced that it has earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Subaru joins the ranks of 259 other major U.S. businesses which get top marks for their treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees and consumers.

"We are very proud to accept this recognition. Due to the diverse insights, talents and perspectives our employees contribute, we have built a culture that is cohesive in operation, strong at heart and a company where our employees work with pride," said Tomohiko Ikeda, chairman, president and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. "Together we hope to create a reputation of distinction, service and respect."

The CEI rated 583 businesses in total, evaluating LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination policies, transgender health benefits and domestic partner benefits. Subaru's efforts in ensuring LGBT equality in each of the survey's main criterion earned it the prestigious 100 percent ranking.