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NYC Television Week Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup in a New Track Format, Including Hispanic TV Summit
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NYC Television Week, presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News magazines, today announced its transformation for 2019, to a large conference featuring topical tracks and special events that will cover recent changes and challenges in the industry, as well as celebrate industry leaders. New for 2019, NYC Television Week will now feature a 4-track format of conference sessions on the following topics: Streaming, TV Data, Advanced Advertising, and Hispanic TV. The week of events will also feature special celebrations including the 29th annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the 2nd annual NYC TV Week 40 Under 40 reception. The events will be presented at various locations within New York City, from Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2019, and are sponsored by NBCUniversal Hispanic Group, Condista, Castalia Communications, Mexicanal, Google, Applicaster, Cadent, IHS Markit, Nielsen, Univision, Canoe, iSpot.TV, Tavant, Disney Advertising Sales, Epsilon and TVSquared.
“2019 has been a transformative year so far in the broadcasting and cable industries and we’re thrilled to have NYC Television Week keeping pace with the brightest innovators in the marketplace. Our new format of four tracks will be packed with innovative content covering the latest topics in multi-platform advertising, OTT, streaming video, big data, personalization and much more. Attendees will benefit from all three days of content, providing an invaluable opportunity to learn, share and create new ideas,” said Randi Schatz, VP/Market Leader of Media Entertainment at Future plc, publisher of Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.
A key enhancement to the program is the addition of 17th Annual Hispanic Television Summit to the fold of NYC Television Week. The summit, which continues to be produced by Schramm Marketing Group, is the biggest and most important annual gathering for those in the business of television and video for Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and worldwide. Television and online video continue to serve as the most reliable source of information, entertainment and sports for the nearly 58 million U.S. Hispanic viewers as well as the hundreds of millions more in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s summit during NYC Television Week will explore how these changing options are having a critical effect on influencing Hispanic viewers, and generating revenues for advertisers, programmers, content creators and content providers. A highlight of each year’s Hispanic TV Summit has been the awards luncheon. This year’s awards will once again celebrate leaders in brand advertising, on-air talent, programming, and network management. The Award for Corporate Leadership in Hispanic Television and Video will be presented to the well-known brand, AARP. The award will be accepted by AARP’s Vice President, Multicultural Leadership, Hispanic/Latino Audience Strategy, Yvette Peña. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television and Video Programming will be presented to Univision’s “República Deportiva.” The award will be accepted by Félix Fernández, Co-host, TUDN’s “República Deportiva”; Juan Carlos Rodriguez, President of Sports, Univision Communications Inc. and Federico Lariño, Senior Vice President, Sports Entertainment, Univision Communications, Inc.
“The Hispanic Television Summit has an unparalleled legacy within the industry as a source of valuable content and networking opportunities,” said Bill Gannon, VP of Content & Global Editor-In-Chief at Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News. “We are thrilled to bring this expertise and energy into NYC Television Week to provide our television and broadcast professional attendees with even more innovative solutions and insights into the future trends of the television and video industry.”
The speakers to date for NYC Television Week 2019 are:
Keynote Speakers:
- Karina Dobarro, Horizon Media
- Jennifer Koester, Google
- Manuel Martinez, Telemundo Station Group
- Gina Mingioni, Comcast Cable Advertising
- Shane Peros, Google
- Tom Ryan, Pluto TV
- Lia Silkworth, Telemundo
- Valari Staab, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations
Panelists & Presenters:
- Jonathan Barzilay, PBS
- Michael Bishara, Discovery
- Mike Bloxham, Magid
- Kaizar Campwala, ABC News
- Richard Glosser, Verance
- Brian Handrigan, Advocado
- Tim Hanlon, The Vertere Group, LLC
- Andrew Hare, Magid
- Dan Hurwitz, Penthera
- Keith Kazerman, Discovery
- Jo Kinsella, TVSquared
- Kevin Krim, EDO
- Pankaj Kumar, NBCUniversal
- Steve Mandala, Univision Communications Inc.
- Lance Neuhauser, 4C
- Gerrit Niemeijer, NCC Media
- Carla Noriega, Casanova//McCann
- Damian Pelliccione, Revry
- Ken Ripley, Newsy
- Romina Rosado, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
- William Sager, The Preview Channel
- Randi Schatz, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News
- Joe Schramm, Schramm Marketing Group
- Steven Walsh, Comscore
- Adriana Waterston, Horowitz Research
- Rob Weisbord, Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Tom Weiss, Dativa
- Shereta Williams, Videa
For a detailed look at all of the NYC Television Week events including programs and registration information, visit www.nyctvweek.com.
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African American Mayors Association Releases Comprehensive Report on the Future of Work in Cities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) just released a new report entitled, “The Future of Work: The Effect of Job Automation on African-American and Latino Workers in Three Cities.” This is the first in-depth study on automation that pairs economic analysis with educational analysis to offer localized solutions to anticipated job loss due to automation. The report examined three local economies: Gary, Indiana, Long Beach, California and Columbia, South Carolina. The study found that while jobs lost to automation may range anywhere from 9 percent to upwards of 50 percent for black and Latino workers in the cities studied, localities already have many often underutilized tools to mitigate such losses such as online training programs and apprenticeships.
Mayors have a close-up view of the needs and experiences of residents and local industries. They also have close connections to school boards and county and state government officials. Thus, local leaders are in strategic positions to marshal and coordinate resources and disseminate information about education and workforce training programs. In addition, local leaders can lobby state and federal governments to support high-quality, evidence-based programs and develop comprehensive systems of workforce development. With information about the needs and resources within their communities, local leaders can be at the forefront of efforts to prepare their workforce for the future.
“I am excited that the African American Mayors Association is leading on the important issue of preparing black and brown workers for the future economy,” said AAMA President, Hardie Davis, Mayor of Augusta, GA. “Mayors serve an important role in not only understanding the future of work, but also in developing strategies to prepare young adults for employment, and in retraining the existing workforce to be active, productive participants in the changing labor market.”
“What we have discovered through this is that research has the power to transform the American economy and, in particular, to revitalize black and brown communities and prepare an entire generation for the work of the future,” said Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia, SC. “There is still time to ensure our cities are ready to take on the demands of an increasingly global economy. We don’t have to get left behind–we can be essential to transforming the role the United States plays on the international stage.”
“I am grateful to the researchers, collaborators and contributors who worked with us to bring this report to fruition,” said Stephanie Mash Sykes, Executive Director and General Counsel of AAMA. “Cities all across the country are grappling with similar challenges in regard to educating and retraining their workforce for the next phase of job automation. It is important that AAMA is a leader in developing solutions to the challenges that have a disproportionate impact on black and Latino workers. While there are still many unknowns in regard to the magnitude of job losses, what is known is that now is the time for elected officials to work closely with educators and industry leaders to ensure workers have the needed skills for the future economy. AAMA looks forward to working closely with cities on next steps.”
AAMA collaborated with Dr. Zoelene Hill, Education Researcher for AAMA, Dr. Patrick Mason, Florida State University, the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute For Race & Justice at Harvard Law School, and the NALEO Education Fund on the report. Google.org funded the report which can be viewed online.
On September 19, AAMA will convene a forum at Harvard Law School to further discuss the findings. For details and RSVP information for the September event, contact Jamie Pascal, Manager of Policy and Programs for AAMA at [email protected].
About AAMA
The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is the only organization exclusively representing over 500 African-American mayors across the United States. AAMA seeks to empower local leaders for the benefit of their citizens. The role of the AAMA includes taking positions on public policies that impact the vitality and sustainability of cities; providing mayors with leadership and management tools; and creating a forum for member mayors to share best practices related to municipal management.
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10,000 Dancers From Around The World Take Over The New York Marriott Marquis For The 2019 Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress (#goyaNYISC2019), the largest multi-day Latin music and dance festival, celebrates its 19th anniversary with 10,000 dancers from around the world at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, August 29, 2019 to Sunday, September 1, 2019.
From beginners to professional dancers, the congress brings together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds from over 40 countries to experience the mecca of Latin culture and entertainment. “We are excited to host the most fun-filled Latin dance event in one of the most beloved cities in the world, and we would not be able to do it without the support of our sponsors and attendees who travel from near and far to have four days of unforgettable experiences!” said Vilma and Manny Villavicencio, and Luis Guerrero, owners of the NYISC.
The event features 60 multi-level dance workshops and boot camps, youth and adult performances by world-renowned dance teams and couples, and non-stop social dancing to music by Grammy-nominated Doug Beavers, Herman Olivera, Moncho Rivera, and Tony Vega. The festival is also host to the “Old Skool Room,” for dancers who frequented the famed NYC nightclubs from the 1950’s to present day and are dedicated to preserving the tradition of the New York, Puerto Rican and Cuban styles of dance and Latin music folklore with LIVE music by Johnny Rodriguez Jr. and The Dream Team.
“When it comes to hosting a party, there are three things Latinos never forget to include food, music and dance, and for this and so much more, we celebrate the music and dance of our culture and help to bring together thousands of fans from around the globe to NYC’s greatest dance floor!” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods.
Sponsor T-Mobile will also host free dance lessons and parties at the T-Mobile flagship store in Times Square from Thursday to Sunday afternoons.
The event is in partnership with the 2019 People En Español Festival, which will return to New York City October 5-6 to celebrate Hispanic celebrities, culture and communities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
To purchase tickets & for more information please visit, www.newyorksalsacongress.com Follow NYISC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and press coverage, please contact [email protected] or at 845.659.6506.
ABOUT PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL
PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL was launched in 1996 as a special issue and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 9 times a year, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL reaches an audience of 7 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the United States. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,400,000 followers on Twitter, over 4,300,000 “Likes” on Facebook and 1,800,000 followers on Instagram. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.peopleenespanol.com and follow PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL on Twitter at @peopleenespanol.
Contact: Natalie Maniscalco
Retro Media NYC/ [email protected]/ 845.659.6506
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The Home Depot Announces Second Quarter Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2019 Guidance
ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $30.8 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2019, a 1.2 percent increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 were positive 3.0 percent, and comparable sales in the U.S. were positive 3.1 percent. In the second quarter, the principal difference between the Company’s sales growth and comparable sales performance reflects a shift in the fiscal calendar base due to 53 weeks of sales in fiscal 2018.
Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 were $3.5 billion, or $3.17 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $3.5 billion, or $3.05 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal 2018. For the second quarter of fiscal 2019, diluted earnings per share increased 3.9 percent from the same period in the prior year.
“We were pleased with our results as we delivered accelerating comp performance throughout the quarter,” said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president. “I would like to thank our associates for their hard work and continued dedication to our customers.”
“We are encouraged by the momentum we are seeing from our strategic investments and believe that the current health of the U.S. consumer and a stable housing environment continue to support our business. That being said, lumber prices have declined significantly compared to last year, which impacts our sales growth. As a result, today we are updating our sales guidance to account primarily for continued lumber price deflation, as well as potential impacts to the U.S. consumer arising from recently announced tariffs. We are reaffirming our earnings-per-share growth guidance for fiscal 2019.”
Fiscal 2019 Guidance
The Company updated its guidance for fiscal 2019, a 52-week year compared to fiscal 2018, a 53-week year. The Company expects its fiscal 2019 sales to grow by approximately 2.3 percent and comp sales for the comparable 52-week period to be up approximately 4.0 percent. The Company reaffirmed its diluted earnings-per-share growth guidance for the year and expects diluted earnings-per-share growth of approximately 3.1 percent from fiscal 2018 to $10.03.
The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations.
At the end of the second quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,291 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable sales; effects of competition; implementation of store, interconnected retail, supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our associates, suppliers and vendors; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and other regulatory changes; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2019 and beyond; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 3, 2019 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. |
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|
Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
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|
in millions, except per share data |
August 4, |
July 29, |
% Change |
August 4, |
July 29, |
% Change |
|||||||||||||||
|
Net sales |
$ |
30,839 |
$ |
30,463 |
1.2 |
% |
$ |
57,220 |
$ |
55,410 |
3.3 |
% |
|||||||||
|
Cost of sales |
20,407 |
20,098 |
1.5 |
37,771 |
36,428 |
3.7 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Gross profit |
10,432 |
10,365 |
0.6 |
19,449 |
18,982 |
2.5 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Operating expenses: |
|||||||||||||||||||||
|
Selling, general and administrative |
5,044 |
5,004 |
0.8 |
9,984 |
9,783 |
2.1 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
492 |
460 |
7.0 |
972 |
917 |
6.0 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Total operating expenses |
5,536 |
5,464 |
1.3 |
10,956 |
10,700 |
2.4 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Operating income |
4,896 |
4,901 |
(0.1) |
8,493 |
8,282 |
2.5 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Interest and other (income) expense: |
|||||||||||||||||||||
|
Interest and investment income |
(19) |
(26) |
(26.9) |
(34) |
(48) |
(29.2) |
|||||||||||||||
|
Interest expense |
302 |
272 |
11.0 |
590 |
533 |
10.7 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Interest and other, net |
283 |
246 |
15.0 |
556 |
485 |
14.6 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Earnings before provision for income taxes |
4,613 |
4,655 |
(0.9) |
7,937 |
7,797 |
1.8 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Provision for income taxes |
1,134 |
1,149 |
(1.3) |
1,945 |
1,887 |
3.1 |
|||||||||||||||
|
Net earnings |
$ |
3,479 |
$ |
3,506 |
(0.8) |
% |
$ |
5,992 |
$ |
5,910 |
1.4 |
% |
|||||||||
|
Basic weighted average common shares |
1,095 |
1,144 |
(4.3) |
% |
1,098 |
1,148 |
(4.4) |
% |
|||||||||||||
|
Basic earnings per share |
$ |
3.18 |
$ |
3.06 |
3.9 |
$ |
5.46 |
$ |
5.15 |
6.0 |
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|
Diluted weighted average common shares |
1,099 |
1,149 |
(4.4) |
% |
1,103 |
1,154 |
(4.4) |
% |
|||||||||||||
|
Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
3.17 |
$ |
3.05 |
3.9 |
$ |
5.43 |
$ |
5.12 |
6.1 |
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Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
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|
Selected Sales Data (1) |
August 4, |
July 29, |
% Change |
August 4, |
July 29, |
% Change |
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|
Customer transactions (in millions) |
455.5 |
455.4 |
— |
% |
845.5 |
831.2 |
1.7 |
% |
|||||||||||||
|
Average ticket |
$ |
67.31 |
$ |
66.20 |
1.7 |
$ |
67.31 |
$ |
66.12 |
1.8 |
|||||||||||
|
Sales per square foot |
$ |
509.55 |
$ |
504.20 |
1.1 |
$ |
472.22 |
$ |
458.07 |
3.1 |
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(1) |
Selected Sales Data does not include results for the legacy Interline Brands business, now operating as a part of The Home Depot Pro. |
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. |
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|
in millions |
August 4, |
July 29, |
February 3, |
||||||||
|
Assets |
|||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
2,547 |
$ |
3,490 |
$ |
1,778 |
|||||
|
Receivables, net |
2,274 |
2,164 |
1,936 |
||||||||
|
Merchandise inventories |
14,741 |
14,044 |
13,925 |
||||||||
|
Other current assets |
1,137 |
1,104 |
890 |
||||||||
|
Total current assets |
20,699 |
20,802 |
18,529 |
||||||||
|
Net property and equipment |
22,387 |
21,909 |
22,375 |
||||||||
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
5,789 |
— |
— |
||||||||
|
Goodwill |
2,254 |
2,251 |
2,252 |
||||||||
|
Other assets |
881 |
1,270 |
847 |
||||||||
|
Total assets |
$ |
52,010 |
$ |
46,232 |
$ |
44,003 |
|||||
|
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
|||||||||||
|
Short-term debt |
$ |
— |
$ |
— |
$ |
1,339 |
|||||
|
Accounts payable |
9,494 |
9,407 |
7,755 |
||||||||
|
Accrued salaries and related expenses |
1,478 |
1,535 |
1,506 |
||||||||
|
Current installments of long-term debt |
1,315 |
2,203 |
1,056 |
||||||||
|
Current operating lease liabilities |
831 |
— |
— |
||||||||
|
Other current liabilities |
5,680 |
5,281 |
5,060 |
||||||||
|
Total current liabilities |
18,798 |
18,426 |
16,716 |
||||||||
|
Long-term debt, excluding current installments |
27,064 |
23,295 |
26,807 |
||||||||
|
Long-term operating lease liabilities |
5,263 |
— |
— |
||||||||
|
Other liabilities |
2,045 |
2,502 |
2,358 |
||||||||
|
Total liabilities |
53,170 |
44,223 |
45,881 |
||||||||
|
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity |
(1,160) |
2,009 |
(1,878) |
||||||||
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
52,010 |
$ |
46,232 |
$ |
44,003 |
|||||
|
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. |
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|
Six Months Ended |
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|
in millions |
August 4, |
July 29, |
|||||
|
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
|||||||
|
Net earnings |
$ |
5,992 |
$ |
5,910 |
|||
|
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization |
1,107 |
1,062 |
|||||
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
139 |
144 |
|||||
|
Changes in working capital |
1,122 |
910 |
|||||
|
Changes in deferred income taxes |
58 |
(120) |
|||||
|
Other operating activities |
79 |
1 |
|||||
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
8,497 |
7,907 |
|||||
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
|||||||
|
Capital expenditures, net of non-cash capital expenditures |
(1,246) |
(1,091) |
|||||
|
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment |
11 |
16 |
|||||
|
Other investing activities |
(14) |
— |
|||||
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
(1,249) |
(1,075) |
|||||
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
|||||||
|
Repayments of short-term debt, net |
(1,339) |
(1,559) |
|||||
|
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discounts and premiums
|
1,404 |
— |
|||||
|
Repayments of long-term debt |
(1,030) |
(28) |
|||||
|
Repurchases of common stock |
(2,619) |
(3,121) |
|||||
|
Proceeds from sales of common stock |
157 |
125 |
|||||
|
Cash dividends |
(2,991) |
(2,373) |
|||||
|
Other financing activities |
(70) |
142 |
|||||
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
(6,488) |
(6,814) |
|||||
|
Change in cash and cash equivalents |
760 |
18 |
|||||
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
9 |
(123) |
|||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
1,778 |
3,595 |
|||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ |
2,547 |
$ |
3,490 |
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Zillow Offers Now Live in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
MIAMI and SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, home sellers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and other parts of South Florida can use Zillow Offers to request a no-obligation cash offer from Zillow to buy their home.
Zillow Offers is a new way to sell your home which reduces the stress that typically goes along with selling a home by eliminating home repairs, showings and uncertain timelines. If the seller accepts Zillow’s offer, they will choose their closing date and move on their schedule, between five and 90 days after acceptance. Zillow then prepares the home for sale and puts it on the open market.
“We’re on a mission to transform real estate by creating a seamless experience through Zillow Offers – no more open houses or worrying about when your home will sell,” said Zillow Brand President Jeremy Wacksman. “Since we launched Zillow Offers a year ago, the response has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring Zillow Offers to homeowners in South Florida’s tri-county region who are looking for a stress-free way to sell their homes.”
“I’m excited to welcome Zillow and their innovative Zillow Offers program to South Florida today,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “I’m proud that innovative, consumer-oriented companies like Zillow continue to come to the area, and help our economy thrive.”
Zillow is the first company to offer this type of service in the tri-county area. As the program grows in the region, Zillow will expand eligibility to more homes and condos. Home sellers can check eligibility by typing their address into Zillow.com. The Miami region is the 16th Zillow Offers market. More than 170,000 homeowners have requested an offer from Zillow to buy their home since the program launched in April 2018.
Zillow Offers has dedicated support from English and Spanish speaking representatives to walk home sellers through the process.
Selling a home is a complex, stressful experience. Decluttering a home to get it ready for tours and open houses are two of the most frustrating tasks for sellers, according to Zillow research. And the 61 percent of sellers who are trying to buy a home1 at the same time face the additional challenge of aligning the timing of both transactions.
Consumers using Zillow Offers – whether they are selling to or buying from Zillow – can experience an even simpler real estate transaction if they decide to get financing from Zillow’s affiliate lender, Zillow Home Loans to get pre-approved and purchase their next home.
Buyers who purchase a Zillow-owned home have the confidence of moving into a home that’s been professionally renovated by local contractors, refreshed and is move-in ready.
Zillow Offers is expanding rapidly. The program first launched in Phoenix in 2018 and is currently available for home sellers in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Denver, Charlotte, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Houston, Riverside, California, Dallas, Minneapolis, Orlando, Florida, Portland, Oregon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fort Collins, Colorado and Nashville, Tennessee.
Zillow has announced plans to launch in Austin, Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jacksonville, Fla., Los Angeles, Calif., Oklahoma City, Okla., Sacramento, Calif., San Antonio, Texas, San Diego, Calif., Tampa, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz., bringing the total number of planned Zillow Offers markets to 26 by the middle of next year.
A Miami-based broker will represent Zillow in each transaction.
About Zillow
Zillow® is transforming how people buy, sell, rent and finance homes by creating seamless real estate transactions for today’s on-demand consumer. Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace and a trusted source for data, inspiration and knowledge among both consumers and real estate professionals.
Zillow’s proprietary data, technology and industry partnerships put Zillow at nearly every major point of the home shopping experience, helping consumers search for and get into their new home faster. Zillow now offers a fully integrated home shopping experience that includes access to for sale and rental listings, Zillow Offers®, which provides a new, hassle-free way to buy and sell eligible homes directly through Zillow; and Zillow Home Loans, Zillow’s affiliated lender that provides an easy way to receive mortgage pre-approvals and financing. Zillow Premier Agent instantly connects buyers and sellers with its network of real estate professionals to help guide them through the home shopping process. For renters, Zillow’s innovations are streamlining the way people search, tour, apply and pay rent for leased properties.
In addition to Zillow.com, Zillow operates the most popular suite of mobile real estate apps, with more than two dozen apps across all major platforms. Launched in 2006, Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z and ZG) and headquartered in Seattle.
Zillow and Zillow Offers are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our operational plans for Zillow Offers in 2020. Differences in Zillow Group’s actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group’s control. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group’s business and financial results, please review the “Risk Factors” described in Zillow Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and in Zillow Group’s other filings with the SEC.
1 According to the 2018 Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report
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If You Were Injured By A Malfunctioning Takata Airbag, You May Still Be Eligible For Compensation Through The Special Master’s And Trustee’s Claim Process For Personal Injuries Or Wrongful Death
BOSTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Professor Eric D. Green, Special Master for the Department of Justice’s Takata Airbag Individual Restitution Fund and Trustee of the Tort Compensation Trust Fund Created in the Takata Bankruptcy Cases.
Takata Defective Airbag Claims
Professor Eric D. Green, as Special Master and Trustee, announced a compensation program in May 2018 for individuals who have suffered or will suffer personal injury or wrongful death caused by the rupture or aggressive deployment of a Takata phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate airbag inflator (a “Takata Airbag Inflator Defect”). Under that program, claimants may seek compensation from the Department of Justice’s $125 million Individual Restitution Fund (“IRF”) and/or the approximately $140 million Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund (“TATCTF”). The claim process is ongoing and eligible claimants still have time to act.
There are three types of claims that can be brought by individuals who suffered injury or wrongful death caused by a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect: (i) an “IRF Claim” against Takata for compensation from the IRF, the personal injury and wrongful death restitution fund overseen by the Special Master and established under the Restitution Order entered by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in connection with the Department of Justice’s criminal case against Takata, U.S. v. Takata Corporation, Case No. 16-cr-20810 (E.D. Mich.); (ii) a “Trust Claim” against Takata for compensation from the TATCTF, the personal injury and wrongful death trust fund overseen by the Trustee and established in connection with Takata’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and (iii) a “POEM Claim” against a Participating Original Equipment Manufacturer (a “POEM;” presently the only POEM is Honda/Acura) for compensation from the POEM, which must be resolved through the TATCTF overseen by the Trustee.
Each of these three types of claims has its own eligibility requirements; however, each claim type covers only physical injuries and wrongful death resulting from a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect. Claims related to injuries or wrongful death caused by other airbag components — such as airbag failure to deploy, spontaneous airbag deployment, crash injuries unrelated to the inflator, or economic losses unrelated to physical injuries or death — are not covered by the three types of claims described above.
Individuals can access the claim forms, which include detailed instructions regarding how to file a claim, on the IRF website, www.takataspecialmaster.com, or on the TATCTF website, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com.
Oversight of the Claims Process and Resources for More Information
Professor Green was appointed by the District Court to serve as the Special Master overseeing IRF Claims and was appointed by the Bankruptcy Court to serve as the Trustee overseeing Trust Claims and POEM Claims.
For more information about eligibility requirements, filing deadlines and how to file a claim, please visit www.takataspecialmaster.com, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com, email [email protected], or call us toll-free at (888) 215-9544.
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Acceleration Academies to expand partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MIAMI DADE, Florida, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Acceleration Academies’ high-school re-engagement program have partnered to open two additional locations in Miami-Dade County, expanding access to the free, online program that assists students who have left their traditional high school programs to earn a district-issued diploma.
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Dr. Joseph Wise, CEO of Acceleration Academies states, “It is critical that our nation has schools and districts that provide our students and communities access to a high-quality education through flexible and personalized learning models, school and district leaders, and outstanding teachers, instructional personnel and staff.”
Access to these facilities is a critical part of the program and the two new locations will be added to the three sites already serving the Miami-Dade dropouts.
- Liberty City, at 2101 NW 51st St Miami, FL 33142
- Le Jeune at BBBS, located at 550 NW 42nd Ave Miami, FL 33126
Redefining the Traditional School Model
Acceleration Academies is redefining the traditional school model by leveraging the use of technology through a blended and personalized learning approach. Graduation Candidates (GCs) as they are called, can access their coursework online, day and night, while having the support of licensed teachers, mentors, and career & life coaches at their storefront academies ready to assist along the GC’s educational journey.
The expansion of Acceleration Academies aims to increase district graduation rates, enrich the local community, and provide every student in Miami-Dade the opportunity to earn a regular high school diploma free of charge. Students with a Certificate of Completion can enroll for test prep and earn their diploma.
Acceleration Academies currently operates sites throughout Florida, South Carolina, Nevada and Washington. The program has graduated over 550 students since inception and is currently partnering with 9 school districts.
For more information about the program, visit www.miamidiploma.com or call 872-529-5115. Media inquiries may be made to Anna Lehner, Manager of Student Recruitment and Enrollment, at: [email protected].
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