Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Receives Executive Women Of New Jersey’s 2019 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award

October 30, 2019

UNION, N.J., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) has received Executive Women of New Jersey’s (EWNJ) 2019 Corporate Board Gender Diversity Award in recognition of the Company’s impactful level of gender inclusion by having three or more women on its Board of Directors. The Award was presented at EWNJ’s biennial A Seat at the Table Corporate Gender Diversity Awards Breakfast held Oct. 28, 2019 at the APA Hotel Woodbridge in Iselin, NJ.

EWNJ recognized Bed Bath & Beyond and 29 other companies for making the EWNJ Honor Roll, a list of New Jersey public companies that have three or more women on their board of directors. This list is part of the organization’s efforts to ensure that women have equal access to the boardroom and high-level executive leadership. The event also featured the exclusive release of EWNJ’s report on the number of women serving on boards and in the top leadership of public companies in New Jersey. The report, produced in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), is the only one of its kind in the state.

Patrick R. Gaston, Bed Bath & Beyond’s Chairman of the Board, said “We have significantly transformed the Bed Bath & Beyond Board with the appointment of 10 new independent directors over the past six months. The newly transformed Board, which includes seven female directors, brings rich diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, ages, gender, race and ethnicity and reflects the diversity of the Company’s loyal customers and dedicated associates.”

“EWNJ is thrilled to present this year’s list of the 30 companies that are leading the way on women’s representation in senior governance as part of our fourth report on gender diversity in New Jersey,” stated Barbara E. Kauffman, President of EWNJ and EVP & COO of Newark Regional Business Partnership. “This year, we have the highest number of Honor Roll companies to date and it shows that while there is still much more work to be done, our efforts are working. The undeniable impact of women’s leadership is being more fully recognized by the private sector in New Jersey. We salute all of our Honor Roll companies and look forward to partnering with them as we continue in pursuit of our mission to increase the number of women on corporate boards and in senior governance.”

“This year’s list reflects the progress companies have made since 2017 when our last list was published with 22 companies,” added Anna María Tejada, Esq., President Elect of EWNJ, Co-Chair of A Seat at the Table, and Partner at Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP. “We applaud these companies’ progress toward inclusion and diversity, and as quantified in EWNJ’s research, New Jersey’s business environment is stronger as a result.”

“We are delighted to welcome these companies to our Honor Roll. While it is encouraging that this year’s list has the highest number of companies since we began publishing it in 2014, the pace of progress remains woefully slow particularly given the demonstrable business value that women’s leadership delivers both financially and operationally. There are a significant amount of companies that still need women in their leadership ranks and numerous women across the board who still need sponsors,” explained Faith Taylor, EWNJ Board Member, Co-Chair of A Seat at the Table, and Professor at Feliciano Business School of Montclair State University.

About the Company

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an omnichannel retailer that is the trusted expert for the home and heartfelt life events. The Company sells a wide assortment of domestics merchandise and home furnishings. The Company also provides a variety of textile products, amenities and other goods to institutional customers in the hospitality, cruise line, healthcare and other industries. Additionally, the Company is a partner in a joint venture which operates retail stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.

About EWNJ
Founded in 1980, EWNJ is the leading senior-level executive women’s organization that is committed to increasing the number of women serving on corporate boards and in the top leadership of New Jersey corporations. To this end, we publish a biennial report on the number of women on boards and in the senior governance of public companies in New Jersey. This report is the only one of its kind in the state.

We also host an array of events designed to offer women executives prime networking opportunities, to amplify our gender diversity advocacy efforts, and to raise funds for our work including our Graduate Merit Award Program, which is focused on establishing a pipeline of women leaders. As the largest provider of scholarships to women who are non-traditional graduate students in New Jersey, we are proud to have awarded over $1.3 million dollars to deserving candidates over the last 30 years.

SOURCE Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

Global Financial Technology Provider Equisoft Appoints Ruben Veerasamy as Head of the Caribbean Region

October 30, 2019

MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – Equisoft, a leading global financial technology company providing advanced solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, today officially announced the appointment of Ruben Veerasamy as Senior Vice President, Caribbean.

Ruben Veerasamy, Senior Vice President, Caribbean at Equisoft (CNW Group/Equisoft)

Equisoft’s strategic objective is to diversify and accelerate their global expansion. The company has delivered significant strategic business value in the Caribbean market for more than 10 years, working with clients in Jamaica, The Bahamas, Bermuda and Trinidad, and is continuing to scale up rapidly. With the objective of developing a team dedicated to servicing Caribbean clients, the time has come to nominate a leader for the region.

Ruben has performed different delivery and sales roles at Equisoft for over 10 years. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he brings a strong expertise in establishing and managing sustainable client, partner and employee relationships.

“Ruben’s ability to build connections and confidence has been instrumental in helping us develop a great reputation in the Caribbean over the years,” said Equisoft’s CEO, Luis Romero. “We already serve six companies with our insurance and wealth solutions, and we are shortlisted for multiple large opportunities in the region. Appointing a dedicated leader was the next logical step to make sure that we provide our customers with the level of support they are expecting from their technology partner.”

“Being active in the region since 2009, we have a deep understanding of the specific challenges that Caribbean insurers and financial institutions are facing, both from a business and technology standpoint,” said Ruben. “I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with our customers to help them achieve their business goals.”

About Equisoft

Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced digital solutions in life insurance and wealth management. Recognized as a valued partner by over 50 of the world’s leading financial institutions in 15 countries, Equisoft offers innovative front-end applications, extensive back-office services and a unique data migration expertise. The firm’s industry-leading products include CRM, financial needs analysis, asset allocation, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle’s main global partner for the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and a growing team of over 400 specialized resources based in the USA, Canada, Latin America, South Africa and India, Equisoft helps financial institutions tackle any challenge in this new era of digital disruption. Website: equisoft.com

CONTACT: Jean Sabbagh, Vice President, Marketing, Equisoft, 1.888.989.3141, ext. 122, [email protected]

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October 30, 2019

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Automotores Gildemeister SpA Announces Expiration Of Exchange Offer And Consent Solicitation

October 30, 2019

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Automotores Gildemeister SpA (the “Company”) announced today the expiration and results of the exchange offer and consent solicitation (the “Offers and Solicitation”) for its US$515,250,522 7.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 (the “Existing Senior Secured Notes”), US$24,194,000 8.250% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”) and its US$5,122,000 6.750% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes,” and together with the 2021 Notes and the Existing Senior Secured Notes, the “Existing Senior Notes”) on the terms previously announced in the offering and solicitation memorandum dated September 30, 2019 (as supplemented from time to time, the “Offering and Solicitation Memorandum”). The Offers and Solicitation expired at 5:00 pm, New York City time, on October 29, 2019 (the “Expiration Date”). The Company’s Existing Senior Notes tendered in the Offers and Solicitation will be exchanged for 7.50% New Senior Secured Notes due 2025, New Series A Warrants and New Series B Warrants. Settlement is expected to occur on November 7, 2019, subject to the terms and conditions of the Offers and Solicitation. In addition, pursuant to the Offers and Solicitation, certain amendments to the terms and conditions of the Existing Senior Notes will be adopted and become effective upon the settlement of the Offers and Solicitation.

As of the Expiration Date, 98.13% of the outstanding principal amount of the Existing Senior Secured Notes had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Offers and Solicitation. Consummation of the Offers and Solicitation had been subject to a condition that the Company receives valid tenders of at least 99% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Existing Senior Secured Notes (the “Minimum Tender Condition”). The Minimum Tender Condition has been waived by the Requisite Noteholders.

In addition, as of the Expiration Date, US$1,700,000 of the outstanding principal amount of the 2021 Notes and US$2,500,000 of the outstanding principal amount of the 2023 Notes had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Offers and Solicitation.

For information on the Offers and Solicitation, holders of Existing Senior Notes may contact Prime Clerk, the Exchange and Information Agent for the Offers and Solicitation, at (877) 510-1633 or, if outside the U.S. and Canada, at (917) 947-5418.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITY. THE OFFERS AND SOLICITATION ARE BEING MADE SOLELY BY THE OFFERING AND SOLICITATION MEMORANDUM THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE EXCHANGE AND INFORMATION AGENT AND ONLY TO SUCH PERSONS AND IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS AS IS PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ANY PUBLIC OFFERING OF SECURITIES TO BE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE MADE BY MEANS OF A PROSPECTUS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COMPANY OR THE SELLING SECURITY HOLDER THAT WILL CONTAIN DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

The New Senior Secured Notes, the New Series A Warrants and the New Series B Warrants, offered in the Offers and Solicitation will not be registered under the Ley de Mercado de Valores No. 18,045 (the “Securities Market Law”), as amended, of Chile with the Chilean Financial Markets Commission (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero, the “CMF”), together with all predecessor agencies and commissions, including, without limitation, the Chilean Securities and Insurance Commission (Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros), and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold to persons in Chile except in circumstances that do not constitute a public offering under Chilean law.

Los valores que se emitan no serán registrados en la Comision para el Mercado Financiero, antes Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros, de conformidad a la ley de Mercado de Valores No. 18,045, por lo que de acuerdo a ello, no podrán ser ofrecidos a personas en Chile excepto en circunstancias que no constituyan una oferta pública de valores de acuerdo a ley Chilena.

About Automotores Gildemeister

Automotores Gildemeister is a vehicle importer and distributor primarily in Chile and Peru. Since 1986, the Company has been the sole distributor of Hyundai passenger and light commercial vehicles in Chile and since 2002, the sole distributor of Hyundai passenger, light commercial and heavy commercial vehicles in Peru.

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Far From Ordinary, 2020 Mazda CX-9 Receives Inspiring, Elegant Enhancements

October 29, 2019

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Command your journey in the elegantly refined 2020 Mazda CX-9. The brand’s flagship midsize crossover SUV receives numerous updates that focus on elevating the premium Mazda ownership experience. The well-appointed interior extends a rich feeling to each of the three rows, creating a sense of sophistication for all occupants. Available all-new captain’s chairs help provide passengers a prestigious, first-class cabin feel. The hands-free, power liftgate is another new prominent feature on CX-9 Grand Touring and Signature trim levels that offers refinement and ease when loading cargo.

The performance of the 2020 CX-9 has also been enhanced. The turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine equipped on all CX-9 models now delivers a robust 320 lb-ft of torque on 93 octane gasoline (310 lb-ft of torque on 87 octane gasoline); an increase of 10 lb-ft of torque on the outgoing model year. The turbocharged engine is rated to deliver up to 250 horsepower on 93 octane gasoline (227 horsepower on 87 octane gasoline) and is paired with a quick-shifting, six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels. When paired with i-Activ all-wheel drive, the 2020 CX-9 is the first Mazda vehicle offered with the all-new off-road traction assist feature. Replacing the traction control button, this feature can potentially help the driver when adventuring on uneven terrain. When the diagonal wheels lose traction, off-road traction assist will stop reducing the engine torque and increases the brake force on the wheels without traction. This transfers power to the wheels still on the ground to help allow the vehicle to regain traction and continue the drive. G-Vectoring Control Plus is also standard for 2020 and further improves the steering response to help the driver and all occupants have a smooth, premium driving experience.

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 Sport continues to expand its premium value, with new standard features such as heated front cloth seats, power driver’s seat with lumbar support, Gray Metallic 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated outside mirrors, automatic on/off headlights and High Beam Control. Mazda’s full suite of i-Activsense safety features are now standard with includes Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist to Blind Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include a seven-inch Mazda Connect ™ infotainment screen, LED headlights and taillights, one-touch front and rear power windows, rear privacy glass, three-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, rearview camera, keyless entry and push-button start.

Moving up to the CX-9 Touring adds Apple CarPlay^TM and Android Auto^TM capabilities, leather-trimmed seats, power adjustable passenger seats, power liftgate with adjustable height and a second-row center armrest with storage, cup holders and two USB charging ports. CX-9 Touring is the first Mazda vehicle to offer the all-new nine-inch, full-color touchscreen display. New-for-2020 features include Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System with next generation key fob design and second-row power slide and tilt capabilities.

Optionally available, CX-9 Touring Premium Package equips two new USB charging ports in the third row, a power moonroof, Bose premium 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXM with a three-month trial subscription, LED fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors and second-row retractable sunshades.

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring builds upon those features and adds the new aforementioned hands-free, power liftgate, two third-row USB charging ports and 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels with Brilliant Silver Finish. These new features supplement Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring’s standard 360° View Monitor, Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, automatic folding door mirrors, power moonroof, LED door-pocket, LED front door handle and switch, Adaptive Front-lighting System, chrome exterior accents, satin chrome roof rails, windshield wipers de-icer, and overhead front center console illumination and front and rear parking sensors.

An all-new option for CX-9 Touring Premium Package and Grand Touring are second-row captain’s chairs. This configuration provides second-row occupants with armrests and ample space to enjoy the ride. Two USB charging ports and cupholders are integrated into backside of the front center console. This execution allows second-row occupants convenient access to these features while also providing a seamless passthrough to the third row. The CX-9 Grand Touring upgrades to heated second-row captain’s chairs, with the heating controls also found on the backside of the front center console for easy access.

Mazda CX-9 Signature represents the flagship of the range with uncompromising premium features that offer convenience while helping provide a delightful and inspiring atmosphere for all occupants. New heated second-row captain’s chairs are standard at this top-trim level. This version is enhanced with an elegant center console similar to the front row with extra storage and convenient access to two USB charging ports and cupholders. Fans of this trim level now have the option between Deep Chestnut or Parchment Nappa leather seating surfaces to match the Santos Rosewood interior trim. A new, darker silver wheel finish is unique to the CX-9 Signature, helping distinguish this prestigious top-tier trim level. CX-9 Signature is now available in the brand’s lustrous Soul Red Crystal premium exterior paint option. Other premium features include a hand-stitched, leather-wrapped “chidori” steering wheel, rear exterior badging, LED grille accent lighting and supplemental interior lighting around the transmission shifter.

MSRP²FOR THE 2020 MAZDA CX-9 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	Front-Wheel Drive	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-9 Sport	$33,790	$35,690
CX-9 Touring	$35,610	$37,510
• Touring Premium Package	$2,100	$2,100
CX-9 Grand Touring	$41,450	$43,350
CX-9 Signature		$46,115

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$300
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$200

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

¹ MSRP does not include $1,045 for destination and handling ($1,090 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
²MSRP does not include $1,045 for destination and handling ($1,090 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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SCAN Health Plan Earns Medicare CMS 4.5-Star Rating for Third Consecutive Year

October 29, 2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awards SCAN Health Plan with a 4.5-star rating for the third consecutive year.

LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SCAN Health Plan^®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, has earned a 4.5-star rating* on a five-point scale from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third consecutive year. As a result, the company has also been named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage” for the second straight year. In addition, SCAN received a 90 percent member satisfaction rating.

“We’re extremely proud to once again receive a 4.5-star rating, which reflects the commitment our employees and provider partners have to supporting our members with the highest quality care and service,” said Chris Wing, CEO of SCAN Health Plan. “Our 90 percent member satisfaction is meaningful because it’s based on members’ experience with the plan. Their feedback is what helps us to continually improve and continue to deliver the benefits and services that keep seniors healthy and independent.”

On the heels of legislative and regulatory changes affecting Medicare Advantage, SCAN has developed plan options to meet individual member needs and is one of only two plans in California to maintain its 4.5 star rating or better for three years in a row. Established by CMS to enable consumers to compare Medicare Advantage insurance plans on objective criteria, the Star Rating system assigns a one- to five-star score to plans annually. The system weighs factors including clinical outcomes, access to preventive services, management of chronic conditions and member satisfaction. Member satisfaction rating is based on plan member responses to the annual CMS Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) survey; results are published each fall.

SCAN recently announced its 2020 health plan benefits in Northern California and Southern California. Benefit enhancements for next year include reduced out of pocket costs, expanded geographic reach with SCAN Health Plan’s debut in Stanislaus County. Also in 2020, many SCAN plans include a number of $0 services such as doctor visits, preventive care, hospitalizations, telehealth and transportation; many plans also feature extras like FitBit, dental, SilverSneakers gym membership and emergency response systems.

The annual enrollment period for selecting a Medicare Advantage plan for 2019 runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2019. In 2020 SCAN will continue to be available to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in 11 California counties: Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Sonoma, San Francisco, Napa, Santa Clara and now Stanislaus. For more information about plan benefits and enrollment details, please visit www.scan2020.com.

SCAN Health Plan is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SCAN Health Plan depends on contract renewal.

*The 4.5 star rating applies to all plans offered by SCAN Health Plan in 2020 except SCAN Healthy at Home (HMO SNP) and VillageHealth (HMO-POS SNP) plans. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

About SCAN Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 200,000 members in California. Since its founding in 1977, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent. Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. SCAN also offers education programs, community funding, volunteer opportunities and other community services throughout our California service area. To learn more, visit scanhealthplan.com or facebook.com/scanhealthplan or follow us on Twitter @scanhealthplan.

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Vintage Honda N600 Powered by VFR 800 Motorcycle Engine Wins Honda Super Tuner Legends Series

October 28, 2019

The winner of the first-ever Honda Super Tuner Legends Series was this custom-tuned, 1972 Honda N600, owned by Stephen Mines, powered by Honda VFR 800cc V4 motorcycle engine.

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today announced that a 1972 Honda N600 owned by Stephen Mines has won the first-ever Honda Super Tuner Legends Series, which joined the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour in 2019 as the exclusive tuner component of the program. Customized over a five-year period, the Honda N600 is powered by a Honda VFR 800cc V4 motorcycle engine in a rear wheel drive configuration, sporting a 12,000 RPM redline and a surprisingly deep and growly engine sound.

“When I arrived at the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour, I was truly impressed by the amount of work from the other Honda tuners. I’m thrilled, and humbled, that my N600 not only stood out, but was selected as the winner of the first-ever Honda Super Tuner Legends Series,” said Stephen Mines, owner of the winning N600. “As a longtime Honda fan, and owner of more than a few Hondas, it will be an incredible honor to see my car at Honda’s booth at SEMA.”

The custom N600 that won the inaugural Honda Super Tuner Legends Series also boasts a modified Mazda Miata suspension system, seats from a Polaris RZR^®, and modified front and rear bumpers from a 1967-68 Chevy^® Camaro. Mines’ throwback N600 is fitting as this year American Honda celebrated its 60th anniversary.

The other three finalists for the 2019 Honda Super Tuner Legends Series included a:

1978 Honda Civic
2003 Honda S2000
2015 Honda Civic Si

Honda N600
After a decade of growth that led to Honda becoming the top-selling motorcycle manufacturer in America and the world, Honda began automobile sales in U.S. in 1970 with the Honda N600, with a starting price of $1,300. At just 122 inches in length, the N600 was small enough to fit between the front and rear wheels of some full-size American passenger cars of the time.

The N600 had an all-alloy engine with a 9,000 rpm redline that could propel the N600 to speeds of up to 81 miles per hour. A simple, yet skillfully designed vehicle, the N600 was nimble and fuel-efficient, characteristics it shares with today’s Hondas, helping pave the way for the quality and reliability for which Honda vehicles have become known.

Honda Tuner Vehicles
Honda vehicles are favorites of car enthusiasts and “tuners” – owners who customize their vehicles with third-party parts to personalize the appearance and performance. For many years, Honda has celebrated this relationship at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and at other exhibitions and rallies, honoring those who make Honda vehicles an expression of their unique personality. This commitment includes the creation of Honda Factory Performance accessories that offer vehicle owners the ability to personalize their builds, while enhancing appearance, performance and functionality.

Honda Super Tuner Legends Series
The first-ever Honda Super Tuner Legends Series kicked off in El Segundo, Calif., in May 2019, as an extension of the second annual Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour, a national search for a life-size custom car worthy of being immortalized as a Hot Wheels™ toy car. Local Honda enthusiasts entered their custom-tuned Hondas in the hopes of being selected as one of four finalists competing for the “Honda Super Tuner” title and the opportunity to have their vehicle displayed at the SEMA Show – the industry’s premier automotive specialty products trade event – in Las Vegas from November 5-8, 2019.

The Honda Super Tuner Legends Series made select stops along the Legends Tour: El Segundo, Calif. on May 18, Seattle on Aug. 24, Denver on Sept. 14, and Santa Clarita, Calif. on Oct. 19.

Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour
The first-ever Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour was held in 2018 to commemorate the toy car’s 50^th anniversary and drew in more than 3,600 cars and 65,000 fans. Hot Wheels™ aficionados from across the country entered their life-size custom cars in the hope of it being the winning vehicle chosen to be made into a Hot Wheels™ toy car. This year, Hot Wheels™ expanded the Legends Tour to include more than 18 stops throughout the country at Walmart stores in cities with deep-rooted ties to car culture. Full details on the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour can be found at: https://hotwheels.mattel.com/explore/HW_50th/en/legends-tour.

Honda and Hot Wheels™
For nearly two decades, Honda and Hot Wheels™ have partnered to design dozens of Honda Hot Wheels™ toy cars, including 20 currently in production. In 2018, Hot Wheels™ released a series of eight iconic 1:64 scaled die-cast Honda Hot Wheels™ toys, including the Honda CR-X, ’90 Honda Civic EF, Honda Civic Coupe, Honda Civic Si, Honda Monkey Z50, Honda Racer 5, Honda S2000 and Honda Odyssey.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com.

About Honda
Honda marked its 60^th anniversary in America in June 2019, and 40 years of production in America in Sept. 2019. Honda established its first U.S. business operation in Los Angeles in 1959. Today, Honda employs more than 31,000 associates in the development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment and powersports products, the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.

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.

About Mattel
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie^®, Hot Wheels^®, American Girl^®, Fisher-Price^®, Thomas & Friends^® and MEGA^®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.

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DENSO Sponsors SHPE National Convention to Connect with Top STEM Talent

October 28, 2019

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) National Convention, taking place in Phoenix, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, at the Phoenix Convention Center. At the event, which serves as the country’s largest gathering of Hispanic students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), DENSO will conduct interviews with potential candidates and look to hire more than 40 individuals for co-op, intern and full-time positions located across DENSO North American sites. Roles are available in: Body Electronics; Climate Control; Research & Development; Process Engineering; Machine Build; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Production Engineering; and Test Design.

SHPE members interested in onsite interviews can sign up to be considered here and are encouraged to visit DENSO’s booth (#609) throughout the event. On Friday, Nov. 1, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. PST, DENSO will also host a Hospitality Suite in Room 229A North at the Phoenix Convention Center, where candidates can meet and engage with DENSO representatives, and explore job opportunities at the company. All other candidates interested in learning more about an exciting engineering career at DENSO can visit https://densocareers.com/.

Attending SHPE bolsters DENSO continuous efforts to make its work environment more diverse, inclusive and collaborative – qualities that propel the company forward.

“Supporting events like this is vital as we continue to seek the diverse talent and experience necessary to drive innovation, create groundbreaking automotive and manufacturing technologies, and enhance mobility solutions,” said Denise Carlson, vice president of DENSO’s North American Production Innovation Center and executive lead for diversity and inclusion (D&I). “SHPE allows us to connect with some of the brightest engineering minds and share with them how they can contribute meaningfully to a company where diversity, collaboration and fresh perspectives are valued.”

In the wake of its second founding, an aggressive new strategy to create new value in mobility, DENSO is looking for dynamic talent to further its development of software- and hardware-based solutions in the areas of connectivity, automated driving, shared mobility and electrification. DENSO employs thousands of engineers who create products and technologies that save lives, help cars run more efficiently and protect the planet.

“DENSO’s culture and commitment to its employees are what make it a great place to work,” said Stacy Gallucci, a senior manager of North American Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion at DENSO. “But it’s DENSO’s focus and vision to shape and lead the future of mobility that make it something you want to be a part of.”

Founded in 1974, SHPE is a national organization with a mission to empower the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and professional development. It consists of more than 11,000 professional members, over 8,000 student members and more than 360 junior members (grades 7-12). The National Convention draws more than 8,000 engineers, 40 percent of which are current undergraduate students.

“SHPE is committed to developing and building a dynamic workforce for today and tomorrow by empowering Hispanics in STEM to become influential, highly-valued contributors and leaders at top organizations like Denso,” said Raquel Tamez, SHPE CEO. “Denso supporting SHPE as a platinum sponsor of our National Convention shows how much they value diversity and inclusion, and that they are actively aligned with what we’re trying to accomplish.”

About DENSO
DENSO is a $48.3 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 221 facilities in 35 countries to produce thermal, powertrain, mobility, electrification, & electronic systems, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company’s 170,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.3 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global.

In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers and skilled workers across 51 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,700+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and 41 sites. In fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, DENSO in North America generated $10.9 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings unique perspectives together, bolsters innovation and pushes DENSO forward. Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career: www.densocareers.com. For more information, go to https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/.

About SHPE
SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) is a nonprofit organization serving and advancing Hispanics in STEM. With more than 11,000 student and professional members, SHPE’s mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. To accomplish this, SHPE provides a variety of programming, services, resources, and events, including hosting the largest Hispanic STEM convention in the nation. For more information, visit http://shpe.org.

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(Español) No permita que las lesiones lo espenten durante este Halloween; siga los consejos de la CPSC para proteger a los niños de los peligros

October 28, 2019

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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IEHP and community partners present the first Move the Needle Summit to improve lives in the Inland Empire

October 28, 2019

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) continues to improve community health by collaborating with key local partners to present the Move the Needle Summit, set for Tuesday, October 29, at the Way World Outreach in San Bernardino.

More than a dozen community advocates, IT professionals and social services leaders will discuss the latest research and resources for community health. The Summit will feature break-out sessions and panel discussions. Topics will include health equity, whole person care, evolution of partnerships, information exchange, social justice, and more. This premiere event is expected to fill the venue to its capacity of 450 participants.

In-demand keynote speakers include Dr. Dora Barilla, Group Vice President at Providence St. Joseph Health and John Ohanian, President & CEO of 211 San Diego and Community Information Exchange. They will cover topics, such as innovative approaches to improving well-being of our community and promoting health initiatives in communities.

“We hope to create a strong, thriving community here in the Inland Empire,” said IEHP’s CEO Jarrod McNaughton. “The Move the Needle Summit is a powerful way to continue the conversation that will ultimately lead to better health outcomes.”

Earlier this year, IEHP led the way in launching the Connect IE online platform; it allows Members, Providers and residents of the Inland Empire to search for resources to meet social and health care needs. IEHP and its Connect IE community partners now present this Summit to promote equal opportunity in health and human services. The partnership includes Inland Empire HIO, 211 San Bernardino, 211 Community Connect Riverside, CVHIP, Desert Healthcare District and United Ways serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

To learn more, go to www.ConnectIE.org.

About IEHP
IEHP, Inland Empire Health Plan, is a not-for-profit Medicaid and Medicare health plan located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. With a network of more than 6,400 providers and more than 2,000 employees, IEHP serves more than 1.2 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plan (Medicare-Medicaid Plan). Through a dynamic partnership with Providers, award-winning service and innovative products, IEHP is fully committed to providing our Members with quality, accessible and wellness-based health care services. For more information, visit www.iehp.org.

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