The culture of Levi Strauss & Co. is fueled by strong values, creativity and hard work. Using innovative, sustainable and progressive practices isn’t just how we make our

jeans and other products, it’s a principle we value in all of our work.

LEVI’S COMPANY BACKGROUND• Levi Strauss, the inventor of the quintessential American garment,

was born in Buttenheim, Bavaria on February 26, 1829. Two years after his father succumbed to tuberculosis in 1846, Levi and his sisters emigrated to New York, where they were met by his two older brothers who owned a NYC-based wholesale dry goods business called “J. Strauss Brother & Co.” Levi soon began to learn the trade himself.• When news of the California Gold Rush made its way east, Levi

journeyed to San Francisco in 1853 to make his fortune, though he wouldn’t make it panning gold. He established a wholesale dry goods business under his own name and served as the West Coast representative of the family’s New York firm. Levi eventually renamed his company “Levi Strauss & Co.”• Around 1872, Levi received a letter from one of his customers, Jacob

Davis, a Reno, Nevada tailor. In his letter, Davis disclosed the unique way he made pants for his customers, through the use of rivets at points of strain to make them last longer. Davis wanted to patent this new idea, but needed a business partner to get the idea off the ground. Levi was enthusiastic about the idea. The patent was granted to Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss & Company on May 20, 1873; and blue jeans were born.• Levi carried on other business pursuits during his career, as well. He

became a charter member and treasurer of the San Francisco Board of Trade in 1877.• At the end of the 19th century, Levi was still involved in the day-to-day

workings of the company. In 1890 Levi and his nephews officially incorporated the company.• Levi Strauss passed away on Friday, September 26th 1902.

WORKING AT LEVI STRAUSS & CO.• At LS&Co., our talented employees are part of a creative international community eager to shape,

grow and transform our iconic global brands. They are market-driven, results-oriented and hard working. Our employees flourish in LS&Co.’s diverse and enriching workplace culture, which is guided by strong values, innovation, sustainable practices and community involvement around the world.

BENEFITS• Our portfolio of benefits, programs and services is designed to make sure our employees are

healthy and comfortable, while encouraging creativity inside and outside of the office.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH AND FITNESS• LS&Co. offers competitive benefit options and a flexible plan design. Employees can handpick

medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans that are right for them.• APPAREL• Corporate employees receive a 30% discount at all company owned- and-operated stores and e-

commerce sites. They may also purchase Levi’s®, Dockers® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ apparel at a significant discount at periodic sample sales.

• TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS SERVICES• Employees are eligible for discounts with Apple, HP, Microsoft, Staples and AT&T Wireless.

EMPLOYEES & THE COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TEAM• Levi Strauss & Co. and the Levi Strauss Foundation support employee

volunteerism and grant-making in the communities where we work. For U.S. based employees, financial contributions of up to $1,200 per year, made to eligible non-profits, are matched dollar for dollar by the Levi Strauss Foundation.• Worldwide, our employees engage in Community Involvement Teams

that partner with local charitable organizations to identify needs, plan activities and create volunteer and donation opportunities, in addition to partaking in our annual Community Day event.• PAID VOLUNTEER TIME• With manager approval, full-time, salaried employees in the U.S. may

schedule up to five hours per month of paid time away from the office to volunteer at a nonprofit organization of their choice.• COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS• U.S. based employees who actively serve on the board of a nonprofit,

or have volunteered at the same nonprofit for at least one year, may apply for a Community Service Grant for their charitable organizations for up to $1,200 per year.• RED TAB FOUNDATION• The Red Tab Foundation isn’t a benefit of employment at Levi Strauss

& Co. Rather, it is an independent non-profit organization that assists Levi Strauss employees, retirees and their families facing extreme financial difficulties. Additionally, the Red Tab Foundation provides educational programs and services to help people learn how to develop spending and savings plans and to manage credit card debt.

GLOBAL WORKPLACES• Levi Strauss & Co. is a well-established global business. We operate in 110 countries, and

approximately half of our net revenues come from outside the United States.

Management TeamOur worldwide leadership team, which includes the CEO and 12 executives, sets the company’s overall direction and is responsible for all major strategic, financial and operational decisions.We pride ourselves on growing talent from within, and many of our senior-most leaders have risen through the company ranks over the past two or three decades. To maintain our lead in the fast-changing fashion industry, our leadership team also includes executives who bring leading-edge expertise and new ideas from other industries and consumer companies