Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

October 17, 2019

National Association of Letter Carriers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Letter carriers who saved people from car accidents or home fires, helped rescue a teenager who had been abused for months by her captors, or turned a personal tragedy into a campaign to help others, are among those to be honored on Oct. 30.

Ivan Crisostomo of Sacramento, CA, spotted a young girl hiding behind a tree on his route and, after some discussion, learned that she had just fled her kidnappers, who were searching for her. He remained with her until emergency responders arrived, and is the 2019 Special Carrier Alert winner. Mitchell Rivas of Berea, OH, whose Maryssa’s Mission Foundation—set up after his 28-month-old daughter died from congestive heart failure and which has helped thousands of families—is the Humanitarian of the Year. The National Hero of the Year is Austin Rentz of Waterloo, IA, who rescued a woman from a house fire before firefighters arrived.

Several other carriers also are being recognized as heroes. They represent thousands of letter carriers who not only deliver the nation’s mail six or even seven days a week, but often assist in situations involving accidents, fires, crimes or health crises, or improve the communities in which they work.

Michael Musick of Bellflower, CA, who helped save two fellow letter carriers struck by an out-of-control car, is the Western Region Hero of the Year. The Central Region Hero of the Year, Mark Schuh, of Princeton, IN, saved a man and his beagle from an aggressive pit bull. Theresa Jo Belkota, of Lewiston in Western New York, who aided a seriously injured boy who had been run over by a lawn mower, is the Eastern Region Hero of the Year.

The National Association of Letter Carriers Heroes of the Year will be honored by NALC President Fredric Rolando at a special luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Go to nalc.org/heroes for further information on the Heroes, including text and pictures.

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NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 293,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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Marin County Alcohol and Drugs Town Hall Scheduled Friday, October 18, 2019 at Alcohol Justice

October 17, 2019

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SAN RAFAEL, California, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A bilingual Town Hall concerning alcohol and drug use in Marin County will take place at the offices of Alcohol Justice in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael. The event is hosted by Youth For Justice and is sponsored by Alcohol Justice and the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition (a federally-funded Drug Free Community coalition). The event is free to the community with the goal to empower people of all ages to share their ideas and experience, and encourage activism to help reduce substance misuse and harm.

What:	Town Hall Meeting

When:	Friday, October 18, 2019, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Where:	Alcohol Justice 24 Belvedere St. San Rafael, CA 94901

Who:
•	Sayra Soriano and Jazzy Garrity, Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)
•	Susan Kim, Marin County Health and Human Services
•	Representative, Alcohol Anonymous, Information Committee
•	Marie Isabel Resendiz, Youth For Justice parent
•	Maria Jose Rosa, Youth For Justice
•	Citlali Castillo, Youth For Justice

Why:	Marin County community members of all ages are suffering from the misuse of alcohol, opioids and the vaping of various substances. Through presentations, panel discussion, and audience participation, new information and strategies to reduce harm will be shared.

For Additional Information:
Maite Duran: 415/257-2499
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/alcopopfreezonecanal

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New Film Explores Intersection of Latino Community and Environmental Justice

October 17, 2019

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Hispanic Access Foundation released its new short film “I Am Cheo,” which explores the intersection of Latino culture and communities with the outdoors and climate issues, like wildfires, and emphasizes the need for engagement and action to preserve our future.

Inspired by the poem “I Am Joaquin” by Chicano poet Corky Gonzales, this unique film tells the story of a young boy named Cheo who, from the sights and smells of his abuela’s kitchen, takes a sweeping cinematic journey across the lands that are both his history and his future. On this journey, Cheo realizes that he is formed by these places – but they need his help, as they are devastated by wildfires, pollution, climate change and disrepair. Cheo then explores how he can take action to protect the environment for his familia and generations to come.

“This film expands the narrative of what it means to engage Latino communities, to encourage the understanding of the importance of familia, community, faith y cultura in our efforts to improve our society and protect our environment for future generations,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of HAF. “It is also critical that we recognize the exclusion of communities in the processes of planning for, responding to and recovering from these adverse effects, but also recognize the contributions of these resilient communities to our country and the ambition and commitment to take action to address these urgent matters.”

Our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and resulting climate change are leading to higher temperatures, record-setting heat waves, and drier and more arid conditions in the West. These conditions matched with underfunded forest management, outdated land use policies and practices, and more people living in fire-prone areas has led to catastrophic wildfires that affect more people. These conditions are having severe consequences on communities, most significantly marginalized and vulnerable communities, such as low-income, disabled, elderly and communities of color.

“Our world is getting hotter, our oceans and coral reefs are degrading, our snowpack and rivers are diminishing and by underfunding forest management and mismanaging urban development we are putting people in harm’s way of devastating fires and ill-equipping them to prepare for or adapt to such a life with fires,” said Chela Garcia, HAF’s director of conservation programs. “Because of socioeconomic factors, Latinos are particularly vulnerable to the lack of adequate planning and resources for emergency management, urban planning, forest management, and disaster relief and recovery programs.”

“All efforts to address climate change and the resulting and exacerbated impacts are urgently needed,” Garcia added.

Multiple screenings are being held throughout the nation in conjunction with community roundtable discussions. Film screening sponsors include Southern California Edison, National Parks Conservation Association, Save the Redwoods League, Environmental Defense Fund, The Wilderness Society, Audubon, and The North Face.

The film “I Am Cheo” and the Wildfire Management Toolkit are available at http://www.IamCheo.org.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

CONTACT: Robert Fanger
[email protected]
(317) 410-7668

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Havas FORMULATIN Named Agency of the Year at 2019 Hispanic Public Relations Association’s BRAVO Awards

October 17, 2019

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Havas FORMULATIN Named Agency of the Year at 2019 Hispanic Public Relations Association's BRAVO Awards

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Havas FORMULATIN, an award-winning national Hispanic PR agency dedicated to developing programs for clients seeking to connect with the U.S. Latinx community, has been named Agency of the Year at the 2019 Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) BRAVO Awards, held last night in New York City. The highest accolade in Hispanic communications, the BRAVO Awards recognizes the agency that has had the greatest impact in engaging the U.S. Latinx community while generating internal programs benefitting staff.

“Being named Agency of the Year has been a dream of ours since Havas FORMULATIN formed in 2008,” said CEO Michael Olguin. “Maria Amor and her team have worked incredibly hard and delivered some truly exceptional programs for clients this year, so I couldn’t be prouder of them and their accomplishments. This definitely stands out as a major milestone in our agency’s history.”

In addition to Agency of the Year, this year Havas FORMULATIN won three BRAVO Awards for outstanding campaign work in the categories of Best Sports Campaign (Golden Boy’s Cinco de Mayo Fight), Best Technology Campaign (TurboTax Gives You Mas), and Best Integrated Marketing Campaign (also TurboTax).

“Havas FORMULATIN has been a long-standing partner,” said Alejandra Molinari, PR communications senior manager, Latino and Self-Employed media strategy, TurboTax. “Each year we continue to be impressed with the results they deliver, their strategic approach to our business, knowledge of the consumer and marketplace, as well as the team’s hard work and passion for the brand. This was our most successful integrated PR Latinx program to date and we could not have done it without them.”

This year’s four wins join the agency’s previous 12 for a total of 16 awards earned, making Havas FORMULATIN the most-lauded in HPRA history. Over the years, the firm has won for campaigns executed on behalf of numerous clients, including Wonderful Pistachios (Best Food & Beverage, Best Health & Nutrition), Tecate (Best Sports), and Mi Pueblo (Best Internal Communications).

About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a resource for communications professionals and for individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking. HPRA hosts one of the most anticipated annual events and industry awards: the HPRA Bravo Awards, recognizing the most outstanding campaigns in the marketplace. The national organization aims to meet the professional needs of the growing number of Hispanic PR practitioners, independents and agencies throughout the U.S. HPRA National, its Chapters and those Chapters in formation are paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry, especially in the Hispanic market space. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

About Havas FORMULATIN
Part of Havas Formula‘s integrated marketing offering, Havas FORMULATIN is a national Hispanic PR agency dedicated to developing programs for clients seeking to connect with the incredibly influential U.S. Latino community. Founded in 2008 and based in Miami, the award-winning firm is comprised of bilingual and bicultural PR practitioners who excel at understanding the cultural and emotional nuances of Latinos and weaving these insights into strategic programs that are designed to leave a lasting impression on consumers. Havas FORMULATIN has represented such high-profile clients as TurboTax, Golden Boy Promotions, Tecate, Wonderful Pistachios, Nestlé, Tequila Herradura, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Panda Express, among others.

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Eating Fish: What You Should Know This National Seafood Month

October 17, 2019

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — October is National Seafood Month and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching resources that make it easy for pregnant and breastfeeding women and parents of young children to eat more fish and make choices lower in mercury.

FDA has released four new photonovels—or comic-style, graphic stories—that share information about eating fish while pregnant and why including fish in children’s diets is important for their growth and development. Eating Fish: A Guide for Hispanic American Families (available in English and Spanish) and Eating Fish: A Guide for Chinese American Families (available in English and Chinese) also include FDA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated advice on eating fish that is especially important for women who are or might become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, as well as young children. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing healthy and safe fish options:

Fish are part of a healthy eating pattern. Fish provide protein, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B12 and D, iron, and other minerals like selenium, zinc, and iodine. Fish can have nutritional benefits for children’s growth during pregnancy and childhood. And, as part of a healthy eating pattern, eating fish may also offer heart health benefits and lower the risk of obesity.
Choose a variety of fish that are lower in mercury. It is important to limit mercury in the diets of women who are pregnant and breastfeeding and young children, and there are many types of fish that are both nutritious and lower in mercury. This chart can help you choose which fish to eat and how often to eat them, based on their mercury levels.
Avoid raw fish. Raw fish is not recommended for pregnant women or young children, as they often have weaker immune systems and are more at risk for foodborne illnesses. It is recommended that pregnant women and young children only eat foods with fish, meat, poultry, or eggs that have been cooked to safe internal temperatures.

For more information on choosing healthy and safe options when it comes to fish, visit https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish or download the chart below:

https://www.fda.gov/media/102331/download

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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It’s Not Too Late: A Message from The Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council to the 34 Million Adults Without a High School Diploma

October 17, 2019

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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council today announced a new Finish Your Diploma campaign aimed at reminding the approximately 34 million U.S. adults without a high school diploma (roughly the equivalent of California’s population) that it is not too late to pursue their academic dreams.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8624151-ad-council-and-finish-your-diploma-high-school-equivalency-psa/

The Finish Your Diploma campaign highlights real stories of adults who completed their degree with the support of friends, family and local education centers. The campaign is a longstanding, successful collaboration between The Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council, which provides adults with information needed to earn a high school equivalency diploma and encourages them to sign up for free adult education classes near them at FinishYourDiploma.org.

“Often one of the greatest challenges facing adults who are considering finishing their diploma is simply knowing where to go for support and having the courage to take that first step,” said Denine Torr, Executive Director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “By celebrating real success stories of individuals who achieved their goals while juggling family, work and other adult responsibilities, we hope to inspire others to complete their high school education, pursue their dreams and create a new narrative for themselves and their family.”

The new creative work features Jessica, Santiago and Yeni, three inspiring students who conquered the challenge of going back to school to complete their high school equivalencies in adulthood. New ads show how their family, friends, teachers and mentors provided the extra support and motivation they needed to complete their degrees, underscoring the fact that no one gets a diploma alone.

“We want to raise awareness throughout the country that getting a high school diploma is more attainable than you think,” said Lisa Sherman, Ad Council President and CEO. “You may not feel like you’re ready, but with the help of friends, family and teachers, there’s no better time than right now to get that degree.”

Why This Campaign Matters
Many adults who did not finish high school would like to complete their diploma to potentially access college or new career paths, but may not know where to start. Oftentimes, these individuals are parents raising children, working full time and do not know how to access local and free resources that are available to help them attain their high school equivalency. Additionally, the campaign seeks to inform students who speak English as a second language that classes and tests can be offered in Spanish.

Since the campaign launched in 2010, it has connected 1.5 million Americans with the information needed to sign up for free adult education classes and received more than $159 million in donated support from the media community. The new ads were produced pro bono by advertising agency NGL Collective and are available in English and Spanish. They will live alongside previous phases of “No One Gets a Diploma Alone” creative.

“We’re so grateful for the opportunity to work with partners like the Ad Council and Dollar General Literacy Foundation who invited NGL to lend our expertise to an already amazing campaign encouraging more Latinos to receive their high school equivalency diplomas. We could not be any more proud of the work we’ve done together, and the good it is going to do in the community,” said David Chitel, CEO of NGL Collective.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $172 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 11 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

Ad Council
The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

NGL Collective:
NGL Collective is a pioneer of new media and entertainment that connects advertisers and New Generation Latinx (NGLs) across platforms in-language, in-culture and in-context. Decades before it was cool, understood or even acceptable to talk about the NGL majority that is driving growth in America, NGL Collective was dedicated to modernizing the way advertisers reach and engage New Generation Latinx. As the group who coined the term “New Generation Latinx,” we know NGLs best and help advertisers connect with them through our end-to-end offering spanning NGL Media, NGL Studios, NGL Social and NGL Live.

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

October 17, 2019

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), one of the leading owners of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 384.8 million (US$ 20.0 million), or Ps. 0.5969 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0310 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending September 30, 2019.

The distribution is payable October 30, 2019, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of October 28, 2019, and a record date of October 29, 2019.

3Q19 cash distribution to holders corresponds, for fiscal effects, to tax result for the 2019 period.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is one of the leading owners and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2019, FIBRA Prologis comprised 190 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.8 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Results

October 16, 2019

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the third quarter of 2019.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER:

Period-end occupancy was 96.8 percent.
Leasing volume was 779,888 square feet.
Weighted average customer retention was 95.4 percent.
Net effective rents on rollover decreased 1.4 percent.
Same store cash NOI increased 2.4 percent.

Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 0.7087 (US$0.0367) for the third quarter compared with Ps. 0.9621 (US$0.0497) for the same period in 2018.

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7741 (US$0.0401) for the third quarter compared with Ps. 0.7817 (US$0.0402) for the same period in 2018.

OPERATING PERFORMANCE

“Despite solid performance, historically low leasing volume in the third quarter had a disproportionate impact on our operating results,” said Luis Gutiérrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “However, in October to-date, we have already commenced more leases than we had throughout the entire third quarter.”

“Our ability to generate internal growth remains a key component of FIBRA Prologis’ value,” added Gutiérrez. “Importantly, cash same store NOI increased 2.4 percent.”

Operating Portfolio	3Q19	3Q18	Notes
Period End Occupancy	96.8%	96.5%	Led by improvement in occupancy in Guadalajara, partly offset by decreases in Mexico City
Leases Commenced	0.8 MSF	3.0 MSF	Lowest leasing volume since IPO; 84% of leasing activity related to renewals.
Customer Retention	95.4%	83.2%
Net Effective Rent Change	(1.4%)	10.6%	Driven by 0.3MSF of roll-downs in Guadalajara and Tijuana
Cash Same Store NOI	2.4%	1.7%	Driven by higher contractual rent escalators and lower bad debt, partly offset by a weaker peso

STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION

FIBRA Prologis ended the third quarter with a leverage of 32.0 percent and liquidity of Ps. 6.8 billion (US$345.8 million), which included Ps. 6.4 billion (US$325.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 409.9 million (US$20.8 million) of unrestricted cash.

“In the third quarter, we executed a floating-for-fixed interest rate swap on $240 million at an all-in rate of 1.75%, replacing a swap that expired in July,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “Our balance sheet continues to be in excellent shape with significant liquidity, low leverage and an attractive debt cost.”

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET
Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events
Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 7250339.

A telephonic replay will be available October 17 – October 24 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 7250339. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2019, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 190 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.8 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces 2019 National ¡Bravo! Award Winners

October 16, 2019

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Left to right: Lori George Billingsley, Andy Checo, Teresa Rodriguez, Claudia Romo Edelman, Mike Valdez-Fauli, Veronica Salcedo

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) reveals the winners of the 2019 National ¡Bravo! Awards, recognizing several categories including corporate and agency campaigns, diversity and inclusion, journalism and overall leadership in the Hispanic public relations and marketing communications industries. Hosted by TODAY Show contributor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, Lilliana Vazquez, and FOX News national correspondent Bryan Llenas – both representing exemplary achievements in the journalism field— the 2019 HPRA National ¡Bravo! Awards continues to elevate recognitions with key impacts to the Hispanic public relations and communications field.

New this year, the annual HPRA National ¡Bravo! Awards announced its first HPRA Diversity & Inclusion Award, recognizing Lori George Billingsley, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, for her leadership in advancing representations from all consumer perspectives, including Hispanic and multicultural, within Corporate America. Additionally, Claudia Romo-Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human, is attributed with the HPRA President’s Award recognizing her accomplishments in championing diversity and inclusion among consumer audiences by advancing topics that build bridges.

States HPRA President Andy Checo, “Its an exciting time for businesses and consumers alike as diversity drives the marketplace and what public relations means for that. As we continue to lead the conversation that forms consumer opinion, HPRA is delighted to highlight and applaud some of the extraordinary people that are moving the cause forward.”

The HPRA National ¡Bravo! Awards counted on recognition for brands and the agencies representing them, that are delivering the most motivating and results-driven campaigns for the diverse Hispanic and multicultural market. New York-based Havas FORMULATIN, was named Agency of the Year for its progressive solutions to capture Hispanic audiences. Leading this year’s HPRA Pioneer of the Year Award was Mike Valdes-Fauli, President & CEO of cross-cultural agency, Pinta.

The 2019 National ¡Bravo! Award winners by category are:

Food & Beverage Campaign of the Year: Edelman, Barilla, Pasion for Pasta
Technology Campaign of the Year: Havas FORMULATIN, TurboTax Gives You Mas
Health & Nutrition Campaign of the Year: GCI Health, Merck, A Touch of Sugar
New Product Launch Campaign of the Year: Marca Miami, DishLATINO, Ingles Para Todos
Media Event Campaign of the Year: The Axis Agency, Nestle La Lechera, Un Toque Sweet at We All Grow
Sports Campaign of the Year: Havas FORMULATIN, Golden Boy, Cinco de Mayo Fight
Digital Campaign of the Year: BCW, Colgate Optic White
Fashion & Beauty Campaign of the Year: Republica Havas, European Wax Center, Ax El Pink Tax
Public Education Campaign of the Year: GCI Health, Merck, A Touch of Sugar
Integrated Marketing Communications Campaign of the Year: Havas FORMULATIN, TurboTax Gives You Mas
Non-Profit Campaign of the Year: National Immigration Law Center, Rewiring the Third Rail: Toward a More Productive Conversation about Immigrant Families
CSR Program Campaign of the Year: Turner, CNN en Español, Proyecto Ser Humano
Multicultural Campaign of the Year: GCI Health, Merck, A Touch of Sugar

Adds Checo, “As public relations and marketing for the Hispanic and multicultural consumers evolves, so has the talent, the brands and the agencies reaching them, and we honor additional campaigns that were a tough decision for our judges.”

Additional 2019 National ¡Bravo! Award Honorable Mentions for exemplary work are:

CCOM Group, Aveeno Latina Influencer Program
d exposito & Partners, AARP Cinquentañero Movement
FCA Communications, Jeep, Nacho Jeep Concept by Mopar visits the Hispanic Capital of the world
Pinta, Telemundo Soccer Program

Participation for the 2019 HPRA National ¡Bravo! Awards also included: Antonio Tijerino, President & CEO, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Monique Manso, Publisher, People en Español, Meredith Corporation, Rosemary Mercedes, Chief Communications Officer, Univision Communications and Alvaro Saralegui, Hispanic Initiatives, NFL.

The 2019 HPRA ¡Bravo! Awards were made possible thanks to the support of Moët Hennessy USA, Univision Communications, CCOM Group, Cision, Edelman, Havas Formulatin and Entercom.

Judges for the 2019 HPRA National ¡Bravo! Awards were comprised of senior public relations and marketing professionals across the agency, corporate, brand & academic levels.

For additional information regarding the Hispanic Public Relations Association, please visit HPRAUSA.org.

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Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico Initiates Operations at Kingston Airport

October 16, 2019

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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (“GAP”) initiates operations at the Norman Manley International Airport in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. This is the second airport that the Mexican airport group operates outside of its borders: the first one is Sangster Airport, in Montego Bay, also in Jamaica.

Raúl Revuelta, CEO of GAP, at the Kingston Airport operations start ceremony

In accordance with the terms of the Contract signed on October 2018, 12 months were granted for the transition and 25 years for the concession. One of the Group’s commitments is to improve the infrastructure and the equipment of the airports it operates. Therefore, during the first 36 months, it expects to make an investment of US$ 60 million in extension and modernization works in the Norman Manley Airport.

At the formal presentation ceremony of the Airport’s operations, GAP’s Director General, Raúl Revuelta, reiterated Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico’s commitment to diversify its airport portfolio and affirmed that “to compete for the operation of Norman Manley Airport represents a strategic decision that will contribute towards GAP’s positioning and it will strengthen the development and growth of Jamaica’s main airports.”

Kingston Airport is the fourteenth airport operated by the Mexican airport group. At the end of 2018, this airport had assisted a total of 1.7 million passengers, and 1.4 million in the period comprised between January and September 2019. This represents an 8.4% growth compared to the same period on the previous year; in other words, practically 30% of the country’s total traffic.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico has developed a service-commitment culture in order to improve the flight experience. Additionally, it keeps close relationships with passengers, airlines, business developers, industry members and, particularly, authorities, in an attempt to contribute to the economic and social development of the communities where it operates.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (“GAP”) is a Mexican company developing its activity in the airport sector. GAP operates in 12 international airports in Mexico and two in Jamaica, servicing over 330 destinations through 35 airlines. Its shares are listed both on the Mexico and the New York Stock Exchange.

In 2018, GAP serviced 44.9 million passengers, 10.4% more than in 2017.

The airports managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico are located in:

Guadalajara and Tijuana, serving the main metropolitan areas.
Mexicali, Hermosillo, Los Mochis, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato and Morelia, serving developing medium-sized cities.
La Paz, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Montego Bay, serving some of the most important tourist destinations in the country and the Caribbean.
On October 10, 2018, GAP signed the concession contract with the government of Jamaica in order to operate, modernize and expand the Norman Manley International Airport (“KIN”) located in the city of Kingston.

The airports managed by GAP in Mexico are owned by the Mexican government and have been allocated in a 50-year concession starting in 1998, as part of a domestic initiative to privatize and improve the quality and security of the country’s airport services.

In Jamaica, the government owns the Montego Bay Airport and the concession granted for its operation is for a 30-year period, which will conclude on April 2033. The Kingston Airport was granted for a 25-year concession. GAP took control of the operation and administration this past October 2019.

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico believes in the value of each individual and seeks to trigger his or her potential through education. Better-educated Mexicans will raise their quality of life and contribute towards the country’s development. GAP, in line with its business model and through its Foundation, is committed on being a factor of change. We work on two strategic pillars: work with the community, through GAP Schools, and on training the airport community, with Community Training Centers.

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