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Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider Deploys Space-Based ADS-B In Curaçao

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Curaçao leads Caribbean region in aviation safety and efficiency 

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider (DC-ANSP) announced it has deployed Aireon’s space-based ADS-B surveillance service in the Curaçao Flight Information Region (FIR). This milestone follows years of collaboration, with the two organizations signing the data services agreement (DSA) in October of 2015.

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Effective immediately, DC-ANSP will have 100 percent air traffic surveillance over the 300,000 square kilometers that make up Curaçao’s FIR. Adjacent to Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Colombia, the majority of this FIR is oceanic. 

“Space-based ADS-B will revolutionize how DC-ANSP ensures the highest levels of safety and efficiency throughout the Curaçao FIR,” said Micilia Albertus-Verboom, Director General, DC-ANSP. “Before Aireon, the northwestern sector of our FIR lacked real-time air traffic surveillance coverage. Now, space-based ADS-B provides coverage where before there was none.”

The Curaçao FIR is a major throughway for flights; DC-ANSP manages critical routes between the United States, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Europe throughout the Curaçao FIR. Because of space-based ADS-B coverage, DC-ANSP’s air traffic controllers will be able to reduce separation and guide overflight efficiency in the northwestern sector of the Curaçao FIR. 

Director General Albertus-Verboom also noted, “among the many benefits we anticipate, Aireon will allow us to facilitate seamless transitions between Curaçao’s neighboring FIRs. Regions adjacent to us will benefit from safer and more efficient hand-overs, which are afforded by the minimization of human error through data-driven decision making.”

“Deploying Aireon in Curaçao FIR solidifies DC-ANSP’s position as a leader of aviation safety and efficiency in the region,” said Don Thoma, CEO, Aireon. “Our data will provide DC-ANSP more control over how they manage cross-regional and intersecting routes within their airspace and will enable complete situational awareness for DC-ANSP as they continue to deliver superior safety and efficiency to the flying public.”

For the past several years, DC-ANSP and Aireon have worked closely on the technical implementation of the system in Curaçao, which includes the use of the regional network, Mejoras al Enlace de Voz del ATS (MEVA), as a secondary telecommunication link as a means to transfer space-based ADS-B data to DC-ANSPs operations center. Additionally, Aireon has worked alongside DC-ANSP leadership to ensure preparation for the enhancements in procedural operations. 

“Not only have we changed how we manage our airspace, but we are also adapting how we work with our adjacent airspaces and our customers, and Aireon has been our partner at every step of the way for the last four years,” said Director General Albertus-Verboom.

Curacao has a January 1, 2020 ADS-B equipage mandate for part of the airspace where there is no conventional radar coverage. Users in Class A airspace must be ADS-B equipped.

About Aireon LLC
Aireon has deployed a space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe. Aireon is harnessing next-generation aviation surveillance technologies that were formerly ground-based and, for the first time ever, is extending their reach globally to significantly improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and provide cost savings benefits to all stakeholders. Space-based ADS-B surveillance covers oceanic, polar and remote regions, and augments existing ground-based systems that are limited to terrestrial airspace. In partnership with leading ANSPs from around the world, like NAV CANADA, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Enav, NATS and Naviair, as well as Iridium Communications, Aireon is providing a global, real-time, space-based air traffic surveillance system, available to all aviation stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.aireon.com.

About DC-ANSP
DC-ANSP was founded as Netherlands Antilles Air Traffic Control (“NAATC”) which was incorporated in Curaçao on 9 February 2005 and became operational on 1 April 2006. DC-ANSP is an Air Navigation Service Provider (“ANSP”) which is responsible for the Air Traffic Services (“ATS”) within the Curaçao Flight Information Region (FIR). DC-ANSP operates 3 air traffic control facilities: an Area Control Centre located in Curaçao and two Aerodrome Control Towers, one located at Hato International Airport (Hato Control Tower) and the other one located at Bonaire International Airport (Flamingo Control Tower). For more information, please visit http://dc-ansp.org/.

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New Report Highlights Innovative Ways Charter School Leaders of Color Engage Families to Support Students

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in partnership with Public Impact released Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families,” addressing how the experiences of three leaders of color influence how they interact with and invite families to participate in their children’s schools. The report is the second in a series of three reports profiling charter school leaders of color to show some of the ways their experiences and perspectives shape how they lead schools with excellence.

“Our goal for this research is to feature leaders of color in charter schools—which are all public schools—who are making a clear positive difference in their communities across the country,” said Amy Wilkins, senior vice president of advocacy at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. “Through these reports, we hope to shed light on some of the unique values leaders of color bring to their schools, and the thoughtful and effective practices that other leaders—regardless of their race or ethnicity—would be wise to adopt.”

The leaders profiled in this report all stand out for the ways they engage families as genuine partners:

  • Maquita Alexander is the executive director and head of school for Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Alexander looked to parents to play a leading role when she wanted to create a more inviting campus for students of all backgrounds and income levels.
  • Freddy Delgado is superintendent/principal at Amigos Por Vida Charter School in Houston, TX. Delgado has built on the school’s family-centered culture and reset expectations for parental involvement to focus on what students need to succeed.
  • Kriste Dragon is CEO and co-founder of Citizens of the World Charter Schools, a national network of public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA, and Kansas City, MO. Dragon’s teams are constantly considering the systems and structures that make it more difficult for some families to engage at the same levels as others and adjusting how they involve and what they ask of parents.

The report also spotlights some of the unique challenges—and opportunities—of engaging diverse families. Two of the profiled leaders who serve students from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds found that all families are not equally positioned to learn about their schools or to participate in the schools once they arrive. This is in part because of their own experiences as people of color, however, the leaders at both schools have prioritized efforts to level the playing field.

The report highlights common themes that ran across all eight profiles in the report series related to leaders’ experiences as people of color:

  • Addressing holes and creating opportunities based on personal experience. Based on holes in their own academic experiences as a person of color or as a child from a low-income family, several school leaders reported taking nontraditional steps to address those same challenges in their own schools.
  • Emphasizing value over deficits. Many of the leaders in this series emphasized the value students and their families offer rather than seeing their primary roles as compensating for or working around perceived deficits.
  • Providing an equitable educational experience to produce equitable student outcomes. The leaders of color included in this series work hard to provide students an educational experience like that of their more advantaged peers—an experience full of art, sport, travel, and extracurriculars—as well as opportunities to learn from their mistakes. In some cases, they have even built their schools around themes and curricula seldom available in low-income districts.

“The practices that we explore in this report are consistent with decades of research showing that students whose families are engaged in their education tend to perform better in school, regardless of family income, parent education, or racial background,” said Daniela Doyle, vice president for policy and management research at Public Impact. “Moreover, we find that the ways these three leaders choose to engage families reflect their own, very personal experiences as people of color.”

The full report is now available online at: www.publiccharters.org/our-work/publications/profiles-leaders-color-engaging-families

For more information about the report, the National Alliance or Public Impact, please contact: Shaelyn Macedonio at [email protected].

About the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization to advancing the public charter school movement. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter sector. For more information, please visit www.publiccharters.org.

About Public Impact

Founded in 1996, Public Impact’s mission is to improve education dramatically for all students, especially low-income students, students of color, and other students whose needs historically have not been well met. For more information, please visit www.publicimpact.com.

 

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Honda Honored for Highest Residual Values of All Mainstream Auto Brands by ALG

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The Honda lineup is projected to retain its value over time the strongest after three years of ownership compared to any mainstream auto brand, according to ALG, an industry leader in forecasting new vehicle depreciation. In addition to Honda’s recognition as the Best Overall Mainstream Brand, the Honda Accord, Fit, Odyssey, Passport and Pilot each earn individual Residual Value Awards.

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Honda lineup is projected to retain its value over time the strongest after three years of ownership compared to any mainstream auto brand, according to ALG, an industry leader in forecasting new vehicle depreciation. In addition to Honda’s recognition as the Best Overall Mainstream Brand, the Honda Accord, Fit, Odyssey and Pilot return to ALG’s list of Residual Value Awards, as these models lead the pack within their segments.  

The Honda lineup is projected to retain its value over time the strongest after three years of ownership compared to any mainstream auto brand, according to ALG, an industry leader in forecasting new vehicle depreciation. In addition to Honda’s recognition as the Best Overall Mainstream Brand, the Honda Accord, Fit, Odyssey, Passport and Pilot each earn individual Residual Value Awards.

All-new this year, the 2020 Honda Passport combines rugged styling and off-road capability with on-road and around-town refinement, helping give it the win in ALG’s Midsize Utility 2-Row category. The Pilot returns to the Midsize Utility 3-Row category, while Accord takes ALG’s Midsize Car category for the third year in a row. Celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special accessory package, the 2020 Honda Odyssey retains its top spot in the Minivan category. The 2020 Honda Fit returns to the top of the Subcompact Car category for the sixth year in a row, thanks in part to the unparalleled cargo and passenger flexibility of its 2nd-row Magic Seat®.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

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Performance Takes Center Stage as Acura Celebrates Championship-Winning Year in Motorsports at 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show

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TORRANCE, CALIF., NOV. 18, 2019 -- Acura will put performance center stage at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show with a celebration of its dominant 2019 IMSA racing season, including a gathering of championship racers from Acura Team Penske and Meyer Shank Racing, and a display that will include examples of the championship-winning ARX-05 Daytona Prototype and NSX GT3 Evo and race cars.

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will put performance center stage at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show with a celebration of its dominant 2019 IMSA racing season, including a gathering of championship racers from Acura Team Penske and Meyer Shank Racing, and a display that will include examples of the championship-winning ARX-05 Daytona Prototype and NSX GT3 Evo and race cars. The show will also mark the debut of the new 2020 MDX PMC Edition, the second model in Acura’s lineup to get the handcrafted “PMC Treatment” at the company’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. Other highlights of the Acura performance story include displays of the 2020 NSX in Indy Yellow Pearl and the stunning Acura Type S Concept, which sets the stage for the return of Acura Type S performance variants to the Acura line-up after a decade hiatus.

TORRANCE, CALIF., NOV. 18, 2019 — Acura will put performance center stage at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show with a celebration of its dominant 2019 IMSA racing season, including a gathering of championship racers from Acura Team Penske and Meyer Shank Racing, and a display that will include examples of the championship-winning ARX-05 Daytona Prototype and NSX GT3 Evo and race cars.

“It takes a lot of determination, passion and engineering excellence to earn the kind of racing success that Acura has realized this past season, and the L.A. Auto Show is a great venue to showcase Acura performance on the track and on the street,” said Jon Ikeda, Vice President and Acura Brand Officer. “We’ve got Acura’s next MDX PMC edition, the return of Type S and a whole lot more Precision Crafted Performance highlights coming in the year ahead, so this will be a really big auto show season for Acura.” 

Acura Highlights 2019 Motorsports Success
The “Acura Reception: Meet the 2019 IMSA Champions” event will occur on Nov. 20 at 2:20pm PST, at the Acura Los Angeles Auto Show exhibit, where the brand will celebrate a banner year in motorsports, after securing  seven championships during the 2019 season. Participants will include Vice President and Acura Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda, President of Honda Performance Development, Ted Klaus, and Acura Team Penske drivers Helio Castroneves and Ricky Taylor, as well as Meyer Shank Racing drivers Mario Farnbacher and Trent Hindman.

2019 Acura Motorsports Championship Details
In the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Meyer Shank Racing claimed the GTD Team Championship with the NSX GT3 Evo, as drivers Mario Farnbacher and Trent Hindman captured the GTD Drivers’ championship. In the IMSA Daytona Prototype International (DPi) division, Acura secured the DPi Manufacturers’ Championship with the ARX-05, Acura Team Penske secured the Team Championship with their #6 team of Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya who both also took the DPi Drivers’ title.

In the SRO GT Championship, the NSX GT3 Evo campaigned by RealTime Racing secured the Team Championship, and Racer’s Edge Motorsports took home the Drivers’ Championship.

Acura Type S Concept
The Acura Type S Concept arrives on the Los Angeles Auto Show stage as the latest evolution of Acura design and a bold statement about the future of Acura performance, presaging the return of Type S performance variants to the Acura lineup. Taking inspiration from the Acura Precision Concept, the Acura Type S Concept is characterized by a wide track, low stance and expressive silhouette, showcasing a whole series of new or redesigned signature Acura design cues, including new JewelEye® LED headlights, “Chicane” DRLs and taillights, and a new open-surface Diamond Pentagon grille. Acura Executive Creative Director, Dave Marek, and Type S Concept designer, Ben Davison, will be on-hand in the Acura booth to provide a walk-around presentation starting at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 20. The Acura Type S Concept made its world debut in August 2019 at Monterey Car Week. Following a decade-long hiatus, Acura will debut two Type S performance variants in the next two years. Full details can be found at: https://acura.us/TypeSConcept.

Acura MDX PMC Edition Debuts
The next model in the Acura lineup to receive the “PMC Treatment,” the MDX PMC Edition will make its production debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Like its TLX predecessor, the MDX PMC Edition will be hand-assembled by the same master technicians that produce Acura’s NSX supercar at the company’s bespoke Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.1 Deliveries of the exclusive 2020 MDX PMC Edition will begin early next year, with production limited to 300 vehicles to be built for the U.S. market and 30 for Canada. As MDX’s line-topping trim, the MDX PMC Edition combines the premium features of the MDX Advance Package with Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) with the sporty character of the MDX A-Spec, and is distinguished by its deeply lustrous, PMC-exclusive Valencia Red Pearl paint utilizing the same nano-pigment technology as the NSX supercar. Full details can be found at: https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/handcrafted-acura-mdx-pmc-edition-to-debut-at-automobility-la.

Acura NSX GT3 Evo and ARX-05 Race Cars
The NSX GT3 Evo made its racing debut this season in the IMSA GTD division. Acura’s show car on display at the LA Auto show features a custom-designed livery with yellow and blue accents over an exposed carbon fiber body. The NSX GT3 Evo’s bespoke chassis is built by the same team of master technicians who produce the road-going version of NSX at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.2 The 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 racing engine uses the same design specifications as the production NSX, including block, heads, valve train, crankshaft, pistons and dry-sump lubrication system, and is assembled in the dedicated build room established for the NSX engine at the Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio. The race-winning NSX GT3 Evo is offered for sale globally at a starting price of approximately $525,000. More information on the NSX GT3 Evo can be found at AcuraClientRacing.net.

The Acura ARX-05 championed Acura’s return to the competitive world of prototype sports car racing in 2018 with legendary partner Team Penske. Competing in IMSA’s DPi division, the ARX-05 is powered by Acura’s race-proven AR35TT twin-turbocharged V6, based on the production V6 that powers the Acura MDX, TLX and RLX. The AR35TT has powered Acura and its racing partners to wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans; an LMP2 World Endurance Championship in 2012; the American Le Mans Series LMP2 title in 2012 and 2013; and an overall victory at the Rolex 24, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans in 2016, as well as the 2019 Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles. 

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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2 Using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Handcrafted Acura MDX PMC Edition to Debut at AutoMobility LA

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The MDX PMC Edition is the latest limited edition vehicle from Acura’s prestigious Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. (PRNewsfoto/Acura)

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leveraging the advanced technology and human craftsmanship of Acura’s bespoke supercar factory, the 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition will make its debut on Nov. 20, at AutoMobility LA. Covered in lustrous, PMC-exclusive Valencia Red Pearl paint, the MDX PMC Edition is the latest limited edition vehicle from Acura’s prestigious Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. Hand-assembled by the same master technicians who build the NSX supercar1 the 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition will launch early next year with just 300 vehicles built for the U.S. market and 30 for Canada2. U.S. pricing is expected to be in the mid-$60,000 range.

The MDX PMC Edition is the latest limited edition vehicle from Acura’s prestigious Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. (PRNewsfoto/Acura)

The MDX PMC Edition is powered by Acura’s 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC® V6 engine with 290 peak horsepower (SAE net) and 267 lb.-ft. peak torque (SAE net), mated to a quick-shifting and highly refined 9-speed automatic transmission and torque-vectoring Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®).

To create this line-topping PMC edition, Acura combines the premium features of the MDX Advance Package with the sporty character of the MDX A-Spec package – a unique and exclusive build in the line-up. PMC Edition-exclusive exterior design elements include: Valencia Red Pearl paint, gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels, a body color grille surround with gloss-black grille mesh, black chrome exhaust finishers; and gloss-black treatment for the roof, roof antenna, exterior mirrors, window molding, rear license plate garnish and door handles.

Inside, the MDX PMC Edition is further distinguished by black Milano leather seats with Alcantara™ inserts, black piping and red stitching for the seats, doors linings and center armrest.  Its thick A-Spec sport steering wheel is adorned in dimpled black leather with red stitching and metal-finished paddle shifters, complemented by a red illuminated meter and A-Spec floormats. An individually numbered serial plaque on the lower console designates the 2020 MDX PMC Edition as a limited edition vehicle handcrafted at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center.

Following the hand-assembly process, each MDX PMC Edition receives the same quality control process as NSX, including a dyno check, paint inspection, rough-road simulation and water leak test. To protect the paint during shipping, the PMC Edition is wrapped in a specially designed car cover and transported to Acura dealers via enclosed, single-car carriers. 

For more details on Acura’s PMC Edition vehicles, visit: AcuraNews.com

2020 MDX PMC Edition U.S. Feature Summary

Exclusive to MDX PMC Edition

  • Valencia Red Pearl nano pigment paint
  • Unique PMC Edition numbered serial plaque
  • Gloss black 20-inch split-10-spoke wheels with black lug nuts
  • Gloss black roof panel
  • Gloss black roof antenna
  • Gloss black exterior mirrors
  • Gloss black door handles
  • Gloss black Diamond Pentagon grille with body color grille surround
  • Dual 4-inch black chrome exhaust finishers
  • Gloss black wheel center caps (Chrome A-Mark)
  • Premium black Milano leather seats with Alcantara™ inserts, black piping and red stitching
  • Dippled leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching
  • Metal-finished paddle shifters
  • Red stitched door panels, center console, headrests and front center armrest
  • Premium floormats with metal A-Spec badging

Additional Features

  • A-Spec exterior and interior sport appearance package
  • Jewel-Eye LED headlights, LED fog lights, LED puddle lights
  • Heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, heated steering wheel
  • Active Damper System
  • Second row captain’s chairs and second row sunshades
  • Acura ELS Studio™ premium audio system with 10 speakers
  • Acura embedded Navigation System with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, AcuraLink®, Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance
  • GPS-Linked Climate Control
  • Power folding door mirrors with auto-dimming
  • Front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot information (BSI) system, rear cross traffic monitor, surround-view camera system
  • AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies

About Acura

Acura delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of exceptional quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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2 Canadian vehicles will feature a distinct spec

 

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Teachstone Expands CLASS Materials with Spanish Suite

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As access to quality instruction for dual language learners (DLL) and issues of equity present challenges to educators, there is a growing need for resources that support the teachers who serve these communities. Research shows that dual language learners – who represent 32 percent of all children under age 5 – are less likely than their peers to enroll in high-quality early childhood programs, even though they stand to benefit disproportionately from such services. In response to the need to serve DLL children, Teachstone has expanded its materials and programs to include Spanish language content for the teacher and coach components of  CLASS®, the company’s flagship assessment and professional development system.

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Spanish-speaking communities, educators and dual language learners will have immediate access to the research-based instruction and interactions that drive the learning and lifelong achievement that CLASS offers through the new Spanish Suite.

“We are thrilled that with the introduction of Spanish language resources, Teachstone is able to put into the hands of Spanish-speaking educators and leaders – in the language of their classroom instruction – the CLASS system,” said Bruce Davis, CEO of Teachstone. “At Teachstone we are committed to serving the Spanish-speaking community. We listened to feedback from our global educator community and to customer requests to develop Spanish-language resources to help change classrooms around the world.”

To ensure the efficacy of the Spanish language version of CLASS, Teachstone was very intentional with the translation process and developed universal terms that accurately communicated the intent of CLASS and CLASS terminology. Teachstone also recently launched a Facebook community page for Spanish speakers and a Spanish version of their blog.

For more information about the Spanish Suite, visit https://teachstone.com/solutions/spanish-suite/ or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

About Teachstone
Teachstone® was founded in 2008 to deliver the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® nationwide and around the globe. Developed through years of research, the CLASS® observation tool measures interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement. CLASS, adopted as part of the federal Head Start monitoring protocol in 2010, is used to assess the effectiveness of teacher-student interactions. Teachstone’s CLASS tool is making a difference in classrooms in 50 countries worldwide. For information visit www.teachstone.com.

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Skyscanner Is Your Passport To Unlocking Great Travel Deals This Black Friday & Cyber Monday

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MIAMI, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner.com, the global travel leader dedicated to making booking trips as simple as possible, is inviting travelers to seize all the best deals for domestic and international travel this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Skyscanner analyzed data from 2018 taking a deep dive into what users searched and booked around the Black Friday/Cyber Monday season, as well as the best airlines to consider for specific destinations, so travelers are well-informed to make their travel plans once the Thanksgiving feast settles.

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What were the most searched destinations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Domestic

International

Cheapest Time to Travel to International Destinations

New York

Tokyo

April and November

Los Angeles

London

February

Orlando

Paris

February and November

Las Vegas

Cancun

January

Miami

Rome

February and November

Chicago

Barcelona

February and October

San Francisco

Dublin

February and November

Fort Lauderdale

Mexico City

March

Denver

Bangkok

April

Washington, DC

Manila

September

What were the cheapest destinations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Domestic

International

Buffalo

Fort de France

Oakland

Toronto

Denver

Montreal

Tampa

Cancun

Kansas City

Fortaleza

Las Vegas

Calgary

Philadelphia

Monterrey

Orlando

Santo Domingo

Santa Ana

Vancouver

New Orleans

Reykjavik

In terms of airlines, there are definite standouts when it comes to analyzing deals for domestic and international destinations. Our research found that Spirit Airlines historically offers the best deals for popular domestic destinations, as well as select international destinations like Colombia and Mexico. The top airlines offering the most deals on international travel include Lufthansa, for Germany and Spain-bound travel, and Norwegian Air if you’re considering Ireland or the Netherlands.

Is Black Friday actually cheaper?

Destination

Yearly Average Price

Black Friday Price

% Savings

Tokyo

$921

$650

29%

Barcelona

$643

$534

17%

London

$727

$636

13%

Amsterdam

$719

$628

13%

Paris

$659

$579

12%

Black Friday 2019

Skyscanner polled its users on its website to get a glimpse into travel intent as the biggest shopping holiday of the year nears, and the results were very telling. When asked if travel is on their shopping lists after Thanksgiving, there was an even split among respondents, with 37.3 percent saying it is and another 37.3 percent saying it’s not. Of those who are looking for travel deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a resounding  67.7 percent of users said they are shopping for international destinations. The biggest driver when looking at travel deals is price and budget (more than 87 percent), and Europe is a preferred destination for these users.

For more information and inspiration, please visit Skyscanner’s news hub for all Black Friday airline deals as well as all hotel and car rental travel data. 

Download the Skyscanner Mobile App and sign up for the weekly newsletter to get all the latest updates and access to the best deals, and join the conversation on social media using #Skyscanner following @Skyscanner on Facebook and Twitter.

*Data Methodology:
Skyscanner Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel data is based on historic search and exit data from 2018.

About Skyscanner
Founded in 2003, Skyscanner is a leading travel company dedicated to putting travelers first by making booking trips as simple as possible. Skyscanner helps more than 100 million people in 52 countries and in 30+ languages find the best travel options for flights, hotels and car rental every month. Skyscanner is available on desktop, mobile web and its highly rated app has 100 million downloads. Working with 1,200 travel partners, Skyscanner’s mission is to lead the global transformation to modern and sustainable travel.

After multiple high-profile investment rounds, including from Silicon-Valley based Sequoia Capital, Skyscanner was acquired by Ctrip.com International, Ltd. in a deal valued at $1.55B in 2016.

For more information, visit: https://www.skyscanner.com/about-us.

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Ricardo Montaner Announces His New Tour

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RICARDO MONTANER ANNOUNCES HIS NEW TOUR

MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Loud And Live announced today that Venezuelan singer-songwriter Ricardo Montaner will begin his new Montaner: Tour 2020 starting Friday, March 20 of next year in Orlando, Florida. The renowned artist has a career spanning several decades, as well as dozens of Multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold records for his millionaire album sales.

RICARDO MONTANER ANNOUNCES HIS NEW TOUR

The tour presented by the entertainment, marketing and media company Loud And Live, will be presented in ten cities across the country including Orlando, Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, Miami,

San Jose, Hidalgo, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles. Tickets will be on pre-sale on Wednesday, November 20 from 10 AM to Friday, November 22 at 9:59 AM; and from November 22 at 10 AM it will be on sale to the general public on TICKETMASTER.COM and AXS.com in Los Angeles.

It was also announced that the versatile singer-songwriter Noel Schajris, winner of the Latin GRAMMY® and who was half of the Sin Bandera duo, will be the special guest on the tour.

“This is the second tour that Loud And Live produces for Montaner and it is a true honor for us to collaborate and partner with such a respected and loved artist worldwide,” said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live.

Ricardo Montaner was named Singer of the Year by Billboard magazine, and has received several Gold and Silver Gaviotas and Antorchas from the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile. In 2016, he received a Latin GRAMMY® for Musical Excellence for his contribution to Latin American music. In 2007, for his philanthropic work and dedication to children, the Billboard Awards honored him with the Hope Award. Among his various social works, Montaner and his wife Marlene Rodríguez Miranda, founded in 2005 the foundation La Ventana de Los Cielos, a non-profit organization that provides alternative therapies to children with special abilities in South Florida

As a composer, Montaner has written and edited more than 300 songs and his catalog includes great hits such as La cima del cielo, Tan enamorados, Bésame, En el ultimo lugar del mundo, Me va a extrañar, Déjame llorar, El poder de tu amor y La gloria de Dios, among many. The singer-songwriter has coached the reality television show La Voz in its editions in Colombia (2012 and 2013), Argentina (2018) and Mexico (2019). Since February 2012, he has been the exclusive artist of the multi-national SONY MUSIC, where he has already published four successful albums Viajero Frecuente, Llanto Agradecido, Ida y vuelta  and his most recent, Montaner.

Dates for Montaner: Tour 2020

Friday, March 20, 2020Orlando, FL. – Hard Rock Live
Sunday, March 22, 2020Washington, D.C. – Eagle Bank Arena
Friday, March 27, 2020New York, NY. – Radio City Music Hall
Saturday, March 28, 2020Atlanta, GA. – Roxy Theater
Sunday, March 29, 2020Miami, FL. – American Airlines Arena
Friday, April 3, 2020Hidalgo, TX.Payne Arena
Friday, April 17, 2020San Jose, CA. – San Jose Civic
Sunday, April 19, 2020Dallas, TX. – Toyota Music Factory
Friday, April 24, 2020Houston, TX. – Smart Financial Center
Saturday, April 25, 2020Los Angeles, CA. – Microsoft Theater

For more information for Ricardo Montaner visit:
www.ricardomontaneroficial.com
www.facebook.com/ricardo.montaner
www.twitter.com/montanertwiter
www.instagram.com/ricardomontaner

About Loud And Live:

An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami with offices in San Francisco, Boston, Puerto Rico and Nashville, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences. To learn more, visit www.loudlive.com and www.instagram.com/loud_live.

 

 

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Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Reports Results For The Third Quarter 2019

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MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQB: SBSAA) today reported financial results for the three- and nine- months ended September 30, 2019.

Financial Highlights

 (in thousands)

Three Months Ended

September 30,

%

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

%

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Net revenue:

Radio

$

32,493

$

30,255

7%

$

99,564

$

90,785

10%

Television

3,768

3,783

(0%)

10,983

11,939

(8%)

Consolidated

$

36,261

$

34,038

7%

$

110,547

$

102,724

8%

Adjusted OIBDA*:

Radio

$

13,027

$

11,761

11%

$

38,573

$

37,541

3%

Television

620

1,465

(58%)

1,109

3,300

(66%)

Corporate

(2,959)

(2,126)

(39%)

(8,501)

(8,136)

(4%)

Consolidated

$

10,688

$

11,100

(4%)

$

31,181

$

32,705

(5%)

Adjusted OIBDA Margins*:

Radio

40%

39%

39%

41%

Television

16%

39%

10%

28%

Consolidated

29%

33%

28%

32%

Financial Highlights Excluding Political*

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

September 30,

%

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

%

2019

2018

Change

2019

2018

Change

Net revenue excluding political*:

Radio

$

32,457

$

29,504

10%

$

99,253

$

89,473

11%

Television

3,747

3,274

14%

10,947

11,145

(2%)

Consolidated

$

36,204

$

32,778

10%

$

110,200

$

100,618

10%

Adjusted OIBDA excluding political*:

Radio

$

12,994

$

11,070

17%

$

38,287

$

36,334

5%

Television

601

997

(40%)

1,076

2,570

(58%)

Corporate

(2,959)

(2,126)

(39%)

(8,501)

(8,136)

(4%)

Consolidated

$

10,636

$

9,941

7%

$

30,862

$

30,768

0%

* Please refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation from net revenue excluding political, Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA excluding political to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Discussion and Results

“During the third-quarter, our 10% revenue growth, excluding political, was once again at or near the top of the announced results for the radio industry,” commented Raúl Alarcón, Chairman and CEO.

“Our strong revenue growth and cost-controls helped drive our 40% radio adjusted OIBDA margins in the quarter, which were likewise among the highest in the radio industry.”

“Our operating momentum continues, delivering consistent ratings and audience growth for our brands, including 4 out of the 6 most-listened-to Hispanic stations in the nation, the Top 2 stations among Hispanic millennials and the global leader in Spanish-language radio, WSKQ-FM in New York City.”

“In addition, we have successfully transitioned our core audio expertise into the digital sector with our LaMusica platform, which was recently ranked the #1 Hispanic music streaming and radio site with strong growth across all our digital media metrics. Our Aire radio network is on track to achieve one of the best years in its history and our experiential platform continues to produce successful Tier A live events in all of our major markets.”

“Looking to Q4 and fiscal year 2019, we remain confident as to what we believe will be, by all indications, an exceptional operating performance that will extend into 2020.”

Three Months Ended Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2019, consolidated net revenue totaled $36.3 million compared to $34.0 million for the same prior year period, resulting in an increase of 7%.  Our radio segment net revenue increased 7% due to increases in local, digital, special events, network and barter sales which were partially offset by a decrease in national sales.  Our television segment net revenue remained flat, due to the increase in local sales which were offset by decreases in national sales and hurricane related insurance proceeds for business interruption in Puerto Rico. Consolidated net revenue excluding political, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $36.2 million compared to $32.8 million for the same prior year period, resulting in an increase of 10%.

Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $10.7 million compared to $11.1 million for the same prior year period, representing a decrease of $0.4 million or 4%. Our radio segment Adjusted OIBDA increased 11%, primarily due to the increase in net revenue of approximately $2.2 million partially offset by an increase in operating expenses of $1.0 million.  Radio station operating expenses increased mainly due to increases in special events expenses, compensation, bonus and transmitter related expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in barter and advertising expenses.  Our television segment Adjusted OIBDA decreased approximately $0.8 million, due to an increase in operating expenses of approximately $0.8 million. Television station operating expenses increased primarily due to increases in originally produced content production costs and barter expenses.  Our corporate expenses, excluding non-cash stock-based compensation, increased $0.8 million or 39%, mostly due to an increase in bonus compensation. Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA excluding political, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $10.6 million compared to $9.9 million for the same prior year period, representing an increase of 7%.

Operating income totaled $7.7 million compared to $20.6 million for the same prior year period, representing a decrease of approximately $12.9 million or 62%.  This decrease in operating income was primarily due to the prior year recognition of the gain on sale of our former New York facility.

Nine Months Ended Results
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, consolidated net revenue totaled $110.5 million compared to $102.7 million for the same prior year period, resulting in an increase of 8%.  Our radio segment net revenue increased $8.8 million or 10% due to increases in special events revenue and local, barter, network, and digital sales.  Our television segment net revenue decreased by $1.0 million or 8%, due to decreases in special events revenue, subscriber fees and hurricane related insurance proceeds from business interruption in Puerto Rico which were offset by increases in local and barter sales. Consolidated net revenue excluding political, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $110.2 million compared to $100.6 million for the same prior year period, resulting in an increase of $9.6 million or 10%.

Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $31.2 million compared to $32.7 million for the same prior year period, resulting in a decrease of $1.5 million or 5%.  Our radio segment Adjusted OIBDA increased 3%, primarily due to the increase in net revenue of $8.8 million which was partially offset by the increase in operating expense of approximately $7.8 million.  Radio station operating expenses increased mainly due to the absence of a prior year positive impact of legal settlements in addition to increases in special events, compensation, barter, commissions, advertising, allowance for doubtful accounts and facilities expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in professional fees, promotions, office and equipment expenses and an increase in programming tax credits.  Our television segment Adjusted OIBDA decreased $2.2 million or 66%, due to the increase in operating expenses of $1.2 million and the decrease in net revenue of $1.0 million.  Television station operating expenses increased primarily due to increases in originally produced content production costs, barter, commissions and facilities expenses which were partially offset by a decrease in special events expenses and an increase in programming tax credits.  Our corporate expenses, excluding non-cash stock-based compensation, increased approximately 4% primarily due to increases in compensation, insurance and travel related expenses partially offset by a decrease in professional fees. Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA excluding political, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $30.9 million compared to $30.8 million for the same prior year period, representing an increase of $0.1 million or less than 1%.

Operating income totaled $21.3 million compared to $37.3 million for the same prior year period, representing a decrease of $16.0 million or 43%.  This decrease in operating income was primarily due to the prior year recognition of gain on sale of our former New York facility and the current year increases in operating and corporate expenses, executive severance expenses and recapitalization costs, partially offset by an increase in net revenue and not recognizing an impairment charge in the current period.

Third Quarter 2019 Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss our third quarter 2019 financial results on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  To access the teleconference, please call 412-317-5441 ten minutes prior to the start time.

If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, there will be a replay available through Monday, December 2, 2019 which can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S) or 412-317-0088 (Int’l), passcode: 10136625

There will also be a live webcast of the teleconference, located on the investor portion of our corporate Web site, at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/webcasts-presentations. A seven day archived replay of the webcast will also be available at that link. 

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience.  SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release.  Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations.  “Forward-looking” statements, as such term is defined by the Securities Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases, represent our expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, financial condition, our recapitalization plan, growth and acquisition strategies, investments and future operational plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “seek,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “could,” “estimate,” “might,” “continue,” “seeking” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.  All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.

(Financial Tables Follow)

Contacts:

Analysts and Investors

Analysts, Investors or Media

José I. Molina

Brad Edwards

Chief Financial Officer

The Plunkett Group

(305) 441-6901

(212) 739-6740

 

Below are the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three- and Nine- Months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net revenue

$

36,261

$

34,038

$

110,547

$

102,724

Station operating expenses

22,614

20,812

70,865

61,883

Corporate expenses

2,961

2,132

8,510

8,175

Depreciation and amortization

899

910

2,671

2,906

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net

131

(12,671)

92

(12,721)

Recapitalization costs

1,915

2,286

5,289

4,727

Executive severance expenses

1,844

Impairment charges

483

Other operating loss (income)

1

(16)

Operating income

7,740

20,569

21,292

37,271

Interest expense, net

(7,807)

(7,748)

(23,419)

(24,013)

Dividends on Series B preferred stock classified as interest

   expense

(2,434)

(2,434)

(7,301)

(7,301)

(Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense

(2,501)

10,387

(9,428)

5,957

Income tax (benefit) expense

(2,156)

1,722

(3,382)

2,659

Net (loss) income

$

(345)

$

8,665

$

(6,046)

$

3,298

Net (loss) income per common share:

Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share:

Class A common stock

$

(0.05)

$

1.18

$

(0.82)

$

0.45

Class B common stock

$

(0.05)

$

1.18

$

(0.82)

$

0.45

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding:

Class A common stock

4,242

4,234

4,242

4,217

Class B common stock

2,340

2,340

2,340

2,340

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding:

Class A common stock

4,242

4,243

4,242

4,217

Class B common stock

2,340

2,340

2,340

2,340

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net revenue excluding political and Adjusted OIBDA excluding political are not measures of revenue, performance or liquidity determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in the United States. Political sales and their effect are subject to political cycles and timing of campaigns; both have been excluded to allow for comparability between the periods.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization, Gain (loss) on the Disposal of Assets, Recapitalization Costs, Executive Severance Expenses, Impairment Charges and Other Operating Income excluding non-cash stock-based compensation (“Adjusted OIBDA”) is not a measure of performance or liquidity determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.  However, we believe that this measure is useful in evaluating our performance because it reflects a measure of performance for our stations before considering costs and expenses related to our capital structure and dispositions.  This measure is widely used in the broadcast industry to evaluate a company’s operating performance and is used by us for internal budgeting purposes and to evaluate the performance of our stations, segments, management and consolidated operations.  However, this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for Operating Income, Net Income, Cash Flows from Operating Activities or any other measure used in determining our operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP.  Adjusted OIBDA does not present station operating income as defined by our Indenture governing the Notes.  In addition, because Adjusted OIBDA is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. 

Included below are unaudited tables, in thousands, that reconcile Adjusted net revenue excluding political to net revenues for each segment and consolidated net revenue, and both Adjusted OIBDA excluding political and Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (loss) for each segment and consolidated operating income (loss), which are the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Net revenue excluding political

$

36,204

32,457

3,747

Addback: Political net revenue

57

36

21

Net revenue

$

36,261

32,493

3,768

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Net revenue excluding political

$

32,778

29,504

3,274

Addback: Political net revenue

1,260

751

509

Net revenue

$

34,038

30,255

3,783

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Net revenue excluding political

$

110,200

99,253

10,947

Addback: Political net revenue

347

311

36

Net revenue

$

110,547

99,564

10,983

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Net revenue excluding political

$

100,618

89,473

11,145

Addback: Political net revenue

2,106

1,312

794

Net revenue

$

102,724

90,785

11,939

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Corporate

Adjusted OIBDA excluding political

$

10,636

12,994

601

(2,959)

Addback: Political sales effect

52

33

19

Adjusted OIBDA

$

10,688

13,027

620

(2,959)

Less expenses excluded from Adjusted OIBDA but included in operating income (loss):

Stock-based compensation

2

2

Depreciation and amortization

899

400

447

52

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net

131

(7)

138

Recapitalization costs

1,915

1,915

Other operating income

1

1

Operating Income (Loss)

$

7,740

12,633

35

(4,928)

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Corporate

Adjusted OIBDA excluding political

$

9,941

11,070

997

(2,126)

Addback: Political sales effect

1,159

691

468

Adjusted OIBDA

$

11,100

11,761

1,465

(2,126)

Less expenses excluded from Adjusted OIBDA but included in operating income (loss):

Stock-based compensation

6

6

Depreciation and amortization

910

420

432

58

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net

(12,671)

(159)

29

(12,541)

Recapitalization costs

2,286

2,286

Other operating income

Operating Income (Loss)

$

20,569

11,500

1,004

8,065

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Corporate

Adjusted OIBDA excluding political

$

30,862

38,287

1,076

(8,501)

Addback: Political sales effect

319

286

33

Adjusted OIBDA

$

31,181

38,573

1,109

(8,501)

Less expenses excluded from Adjusted OIBDA but included in operating income (loss):

Stock-based compensation

9

9

Depreciation and amortization

2,671

1,174

1,341

156

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net

92

(46)

138

Recapitalization costs

5,289

5,289

Executive severance expenses

1,844

1,844

Other operating income

(16)

(16)

Operating Income (Loss)

$

21,292

37,461

(370)

(15,799)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Consolidated

Radio

Television

Corporate

Adjusted OIBDA excluding political

$

30,768

36,334

2,570

(8,136)

Addback: Political sales effect

1,937

1,207

730

Adjusted OIBDA

$

32,705

37,541

3,300

(8,136)

Less expenses excluded from Adjusted OIBDA but included in operating income (loss):

Stock-based compensation

39

39

Depreciation and amortization

2,906

1,256

1,473

177

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net

(12,721)

(171)

(9)

(12,541)

Recapitalization costs

4,727

4,727

Impairment charges

483

483

Other operating income

Operating Income (Loss)

$

37,271

36,456

1,353

(538)

 

Unaudited Segment Data
We have two reportable segments: radio and television.  The following summary table presents separate financial data for each of our operating segments:

Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Amounts in thousands

2019

2018

2019

2018

Net revenue:

Radio

$

32,493

$

30,255

$

99,564

$

90,785

Television

3,768

3,783

10,983

11,939

Consolidated

$

36,261

$

34,038

$

110,547

$

102,724

Engineering and programming expenses:

Radio

$

5,688

$

5,303

$

16,370

$

16,016

Television

1,582

1,065

4,987

3,409

Consolidated

$

7,270

$

6,368

$

21,357

$

19,425

Selling, general and administrative expenses:

Radio

$

13,778

$

13,191

$

44,621

$

37,228

Television

1,566

1,253

4,887

5,230

Consolidated

$

15,344

$

14,444

$

49,508

$

42,458

Corporate expenses:

$

2,961

$

2,132

$

8,510

$

8,175

Depreciation and amortization:

Radio

$

400

$

420

$

1,174

$

1,256

Television

447

432

1,341

1,473

Corporate

52

58

156

177

Consolidated

$

899

$

910

$

2,671

$

2,906

Loss (gain) on the disposal of assets, net:

Radio

$

(7)

$

(159)

$

(46)

$

(171)

Television

138

29

138

(9)

Corporate

(12,541)

(12,541)

Consolidated

$

131

$

(12,671)

$

92

$

(12,721)

Recapitalization costs:

Radio

$

$

$

$

Television

Corporate

1,915

2,286

5,289

4,727

Consolidated

$

1,915

$

2,286

$

5,289

$

4,727

Executive severance expenses:

Radio

$

$

$

$

Television

Corporate

1,844

Consolidated

$

$

$

1,844

$

Impairment charges:

Radio

$

$

$

$

Television

483

Corporate

Consolidated

$

$

$

$

483

Other operating loss (income):

Radio

$

1

$

$

(16)

$

Television

Corporate

Consolidated

$

1

$

$

(16)

$

Operating income (loss):

Radio

$

12,633

$

11,500

$

37,461

$

36,456

Television

35

1,004

(370)

1,353

Corporate

(4,928)

8,065

(15,799)

(538)

Consolidated

$

7,740

$

20,569

$

21,292

$

37,271

 

 

SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Luis Alejandro Castañeda from Colombia and Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria win the WorldRemit and Arsenal “Future Stars” coaching programme

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Future Stars winners, Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria and Luis Castaneda from Colombia

LONDON, Nov. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Online money transfer company WorldRemit and Arsenal today announced that Luis Alejandro Castañeda from Colombia and Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria are the winners of the 2019 Future Stars coaching programme.

Future Stars winners, Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria and Luis Castaneda from Colombia

The two youth coaches will now prepare to travel to London for a personalised training session with Arsenal Football Development coaches, and their trip will be sponsored by WorldRemit.

Luis and Chinasa were among eight finalists, four men and four women, who were selected by a panel of judges from WorldRemit and Arsenal for their commitment to using football to empower young people and benefit their communities.

They emerged as the winners following a public vote on www.futurestars.worldremit.com. Almost 40,000 votes were cast in less than three weeks – Luis received the highest number among the male finalists and Chinasa received the highest number among the female coaches.

About Future Stars

The Future Stars programme was developed by WorldRemit and Arsenal to celebrate the positive impact that grassroots youth football coaches have on their communities, helping the children they train to develop life skills both on and off the pitch.

Now in its second edition, the Future Stars 2019 programme received over 1,400 applications from across Africa and the Americas. This was the first year that the programme was expanded to the Americas.

The Future Stars winners

Luis Alejandro Castañeda – Luis is a volunteer coach for a blind boys’ football team from Bogotá and the surrounding area. The team was set up by his father, who is blind, 20 years ago to help young people develop their mobility and independence.

Luis said: “I’m so grateful to WorldRemit and Arsenal for this opportunity. I’ve always dreamed of travelling to London and will use the experience of training with Arsenal Football Development to help develop and raise awareness of Paralympic sport in Colombia and even globally.”

Chinasa Ukandu – Chinasa coaches boys and girls aged 5 to 16. Together with her friends, she helps provide young people with an opportunity to develop football and life skills at Help The Talent Academy in Lagos State. She completed phase three of the Premier Skills Coach Educators Course (an initiative by the English Premier League and British Council) in 2015.

Chinasa commented: “I’m so excited to win the training session in London and can’t wait to meet the Arsenal Football Development coaches. I love a challenge and will use this global coaching opportunity to take new skills back to Nigeria and give back to my community.”

Gabriel Carvajalino, Country Manager for Colombia at WorldRemit, said: “At WorldRemit, we are inspired every day by our customers, who work hard to send money home to support their communities.

“Through our partnership with Arsenal and the Future Stars programme, we are delighted to celebrate the stories of inspiring individuals such as Luis and Chinasa, who use sport to make a difference to the lives of the young people they train. Congratulations to the winners and our team looks forward to welcoming you to London!”

Simon McManus, Head Coach at Arsenal Football Development, said: “Through our programmes in London and across the globe, our Football Development coaches are dedicated to helping set young players up for success both on and off the pitch. 

“The Future Stars winners’ work within their communities shows just how powerful football can be and the importance of promoting diversity within the sport. We are excited to meet Luis and Chinasa and support them in amplifying their contributions to grassroots football in Colombia and Nigeria even further.”

Contact: Isabel Bolivar, [email protected].

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1030494/Future_Stars_winners.jpg

SOURCE WorldRemit