Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory on Worker Safety for Regions with Wildfire Smoke

November 9, 2018

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is advising employers that special precautions must be taken to protect workers from hazards from wildfire smoke.

Smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. The greatest hazard comes from breathing fine particles in the air, which can reduce lung function, worsen asthma and other existing heart and lung conditions, and cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Guidance for employers and workers on working safely in conditions with heavy smoke caused by the wildfires is available on Cal/OSHA’s web page, including information for protecting outdoor workers, details on how to protect indoor workers from outdoor air pollution, and frequently asked questions about N95 masks.

When employees are working outdoors where the air is affected by wildfire smoke, employers are required by Cal/OSHA’s standards on Control of Harmful Exposure to Employees and Respiratory Protection to determine if the outdoor air is a “harmful exposure” to employees. Exposure is harmful when the pollution or contaminants in the air cause (or are likely to cause) injury, illness, disease, impairment or loss of function.

Local air quality districts provide information on outdoor air that can assist employers in determining if the outside air is harmful to employees. Employers should pay special attention when the outdoor air quality for airborne particles is “unhealthy,” “very unhealthy,” or “hazardous.” The outdoor air quality is posted at the U.S. EPA website airnow.gov.

When exposure to wildfire smoke is considered harmful, employers are required to take the following measures to protect workers:

Implement feasible modifications to the workplace to reduce exposure. Examples include providing enclosed structures or vehicles for employees to work in, where the air is filtered.
Implement practicable changes to work procedures or schedules. Examples include changing the location where employees work or reducing the amount of time they work outdoors.
Provide proper respiratory protection equipment, such as disposable respirators, if the previous measures are not feasible or do not prevent harmful exposures.

To filter out fine particles, respirators must be labeled N-95, N-99, N-100, R-95, P-95, P-99, or P-100, and must be labeled as approved by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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AT&T to be Recognized as Corporation of the Year During the HITEC 100 & Corporate Awards Gala in Silicon Valley

November 9, 2018

SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) announced AT&T as the 2018 Corporation of the Year. AT&T was recognized with this prestigious award at yesterday’s 2018 HITEC 100 & Corporate Awards Gala in San Jose, California.

Every year, HITEC recognizes an organization that contributes to the advancement of technology while demonstrating proactive leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Since 2010, HITEC has honored organizations that demonstrate exemplary leadership in the development of Hispanic technology professionals. HITEC is proud to recognize AT&T as Corporation of the Year for 2018. AT&T is a model HITEC partner and, as a corporation, embodies HITEC’s vision of helping develop the next generation of Hispanic technology leaders.

“AT&T has been a very significant partner for HITEC through their active engagement in all aspects of the organization,” said Alberto Yépez, HITEC Chairman and Managing Director of ForgePoint Capital. “AT&T’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been exemplary and we are grateful for their ongoing support of the HITEC Board of Directors, Executive Development Programs, the HITEC Foundation and by being the only partner to date who has hosted three HITEC Leadership Summits. We want to congratulate the AT&T team for its commitment to HITEC’s mission and the Hispanic community at large.”

AT&T has been a committed collaborator since 2011, with exemplary leadership from multiple Hispanic technology executives across AT&T advocating for the advancement of Hispanic technology leaders in the community.

“AT&T is dedicated to helping shape a better world for future generations of diverse technology leaders,” Thaddeus Arroyo, CEO, AT&T Business said. “Technology is one of the most powerful tools for good which is amplified when we build teams that are as inclusive as the society we serve. It is a real honor to be recognized by HITEC as the 2018 Corporation of the Year.”

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Hispanic Leaders to Gather at UN for the First Hispanic Leadership Summit

November 9, 2018

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — We Are All Human, the global non-profit organization devoted to championing our common humanity, announced today that it is hosting its first-ever Hispanic Leadership Summit on December 10, 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

The Hispanic Leadership Summit will explore ways in which to better unify America’s Hispanic and Latino communities.

“It was imperative that we used our organization’s mission to unify this community and promote greater awareness of its vitality and future, especially at a time when negative rhetoric about American immigrants, particularly from Central and South America, have risked alienating the Hispanic and Latinx Americans who make up $1.7 trillion of America’s spending power,” Claudia Romo Edelman said, founder of We Are All Human Foundation.

The Summit is a nonpartisan event that plans to go beyond sectoral interests and insights from the November midterm elections to discuss and reflect on what unites America’s many Hispanic and Latino communities and what should be done to ensure their importance to the U.S.’s future is understood.

Joining Romo Edelman as co-hosts of the summit will be the following Hispanic and Latino leaders:

Sol Trujillo, co-founder and co-chairman of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), a nonprofit organization devoted to reframing and advancing the public perception of Hispanics and Latinos in American society. He also is the former CEO of U.S. West, Orange SA and Telstra, Australia
Henry Cisneros, also co-founder and co-chairman of LDC, and the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the former mayor of San Antonio, Texas
Patricia Menéndez-Cambó, vice chair of Greenberg Traurig, the Miami-based international law firm
Cid Wilson, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association for Corporate Responsibility, which promotes the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America

Romo Edelman also noted the recent findings of We Are All Human’s “Hispanic Sentiment Study,” conducted by Zeno Group. The study further affirms the importance of convening leaders of Hispanic and Latino communities to explore the future of an economic force that represents $2.3 trillion of annual U.S. GDP, as Hispanics and Latinos launch more new businesses, achieve higher levels of education and reach the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers.

“I’m optimistic that the value of America’s Hispanic community will continue to be recognized by citizens of all walks of life,” Romo Edelman said, “but as our organization’s work has shown, much work is needed to dispel misperceptions and to unify this community of 55 million that is so important to America’s future.”

“It’s time for perceptions to catch up with the many significant contributions we’re making to this country,” said Menéndez-Cambó of Greenberg Traurig. “There is an urgent need for the Hispanic Community to unify its strengths and efforts to unlock its potential.”

Summit sponsors include Greenberg Traurig, Ulta Beauty, Dairy Management, Inc., HARMAN, Aflac, the Alumni Society, Chevron, Cultura Colectiva, Hispanic Executive, Western Union and Zeno Group (Sponsorship opportunities are still available).

This Summit is in coordination with the Latino Impact Summit on December 11-12, 2018.

About We Are All Human
We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity and inclusion. Its mission is to unify all people and create channels of access that will leave no one behind. The foundation focuses on research, advocacy and dissemination, capacity development and partnership building in order to fight discrimination, racism and xenophobia by highlighting progress when people all act together.

The Hispanic Sentiment Study was supported by Richard Edelman, The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and Western Union.

For more information, visit www.WeAreAllHuman.org.

MEDIA CONTACT	SPONSORSHIP CONTACT
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2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature Makes North American Debut at 2018 Seattle Auto Show

November 9, 2018

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.

SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today introduced the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature at the 2018 Seattle Auto Show. The show is open to the public from November 9-12.

As Mazda’s best-selling vehicle, with over 2 million units sold worldwide, the compact crossover SUV takes its next step with the unveil of the new 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature top-tier trim level, which includes the turbocharged SKYACTIV-2.5T engine and new G-Vectoring Control Plus. The development team listened to customer wants when setting their goals for this update and wanting to create an SUV that enlivens all who ride it. They focused on improvements of a premium high-quality interior, refined powertrain and enhanced chassis.

The new CX-5 Signature model incorporates premium materials, such as Caturra Brown Nappa leather, genuine layered wood trim, that are chosen with the closest attention to detail. Other features in the 2019 CX-5 that support comfort, convenience and safety include Apple CarPlay^TM and Android Auto^TM compatibility, a reconfigurable 7.0-TFT gauge display, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, BOSE^® 10-speaker premium sound system, windshield-projected Active Driving Display head-up unit and a 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors, amongst others. Overall these updates help realize a feeling of a higher quality vehicle.

The powertrain lineup adopts the SKYACTIV-2.5T direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine that is also found in the Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV and Mazda6 sedan. This engine’s strong torque helps provide a smooth ride with an effortless feeling of acceleration to create a refined and exhilarating driving experience. Additionally, refinements to the suspension system and addition of G-Vectoring Control Plus technology further embodies Mazda’s Jinba Ittai – “horse and rider as one” – engineering philosophy in the 2019 CX-5. Improvements like this are what continue to help make the vehicle feel like an extension of the driver.

While the 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature is the main focus, it will be on display alongside Mazda’s full lineup of vehicles and be available as part of the Mazda Drive Experience during three days of the 2018 Seattle Auto Show.

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 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 InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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

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Nordstrom Mall Of San Juan Store Reopens

November 9, 2018

SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading fashion retailer Nordstrom reopened its store to customers at the Mall of San Juan in Puerto Rico today. The store which originally opened in March 2015 had been closed since fall 2017 as a result of severe damage from Hurricane Maria.

“The San Juan community has been very supportive of us and we appreciate their patience while we rebuilt the store,” said Yazmin Rivera, Nordstrom Mall of San Juan store manager. “We are thrilled to be serving customers again and reopening the store just in time for the holidays. We look forward to being the ultimate gift-giving destination with curated gift ideas for everyone in the family.”

Nordstrom reopened its two-story, 138,000 square-foot store which features three shoe departments, an expansive cosmetics and accessories areas, and a comprehensive offering of popular brand names for women, men and children. Customers can shop the latest styles from Good American, Tory Burch, Alice + Olivia, Frame, Ted Baker London, Robert Rodriguez, Vince Camuto, MCM, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade New York, Rebecca Minkoff, Nike, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, Psycho Bunny and more, as well as beauty brands like MAC, Estée Lauder, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Clinique, La Mer, Tom Ford, Jo Malone, Diptyque and Creed.

The Puerto Rico store also offers many services to make shopping fun, easy and serve customers on their terms, including Buy Online & Pick Up in Store, Curbside Pickup, on-site alterations and tailoring, Beauty Stylists, Anastasia Beverly Hills brow services, The Nordy Club loyalty program, cell phone charging, complimentary gift boxes, as well as through three food offerings: an Ebar, for handcrafted coffee beverages, house-made smoothies, pastries and grab-and-go food items; Habitant, an in-store bar serving wine and cocktails, as well as freshly prepared appetizers; and Bazille, a full-service restaurant featuring a contemporary American interpretation of bistro cuisine.

Nordstrom hired 130 employees in sales and support positions for the reopening, including 40 employees who were rehired or transferred back from the states. Rivera added, “We hope our customers will enjoy seeing some familiar faces, as well as meeting the newest members of our team.”

When the store reopened Friday, customers were invited to help celebrate with donuts, coffee, beauty activations and a DJ spinning the latest music.

About Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion retailer based in the U.S. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 380 stores in 40 states, including 122 full-line stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico; 244 Nordstrom Rack stores; three Jeffrey boutiques; two clearance stores; six Trunk Club clubhouses; and three Nordstrom Local service concepts. Additionally, customers are served online through Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com, HauteLook and TrunkClub.com. Nordstrom, Inc.’s common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

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Orange Leaf Offers Veterans Free Froyo and Announces New Flavors

November 8, 2018

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Sunday, November 11, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be offering free frozen yogurt for all active and retired military at participating locations. A coupon has been made available online at orangeleafyogurt.com.

Beyond celebrating this holiday, Orange Leaf supports Veterans year-round by offering 15% off the initial franchise fee through their 3-star partnership with VetFran. This discount can be applied to any Orange Leaf model – traditional, kiosk, and co-brands.

“On behalf of Orange Leaf, we would like to say thank you to all of the men and women that have served in the military,” said President and COO, Kendall Ware. “It is because of their sacrifices that we are able to enjoy our freedoms and we feel honored to serve our Veterans both in-store and through franchising opportunities.”

Right now, for a limited time, Orange Leaf has introduced a new fall flavor, Hot Chocolate made with Ghirardelli®. This is Orange Leaf’s fourth year to partner with Ghirardelli® on a new flavor offering. In addition, Orange Leaf has brought back Toasted Marshmallow frozen yogurt, a fan favorite for the fall season.

Beginning November 12^th, Orange Leaf’s new winter flavor will be swirling in-stores. Orange Leaf has partnered with Mars® to offer guests a decadent Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato made with Dove® Chocolate. This will be Orange Leaf’s sixth brand partnership for 2018, and it’s ending on a sweet and chocolatey note.

About Orange Leaf
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, choose-your-own-toppings frozen yogurt and treat franchise with nearly 200 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Orange Leaf offers a multitude of traditional and unique flavors, including no-sugar-added, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan alternatives. Our mission is to make life sweeter by creating a memorable treat experience that is all about you. Every Guest can enjoy #flavorfreedom with any product at Orange Leaf.

We value the relationships with every store and consider them a strategic-partnership. We empower those relationships by maintaining the lowest fees in the industry, supporting veterans through our partnership with VetFran, and encouraging stores to provide value to their communities. Additionally, Orange Leaf is a member of the IFA, NRA, and a proud partner of No Kid Hungry. For more information, connect socially on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Roberto Carlos returns with a historic tour of the United States to present his new album “Amor Sin Límite”

November 8, 2018

MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos announced today that he will begin a new tour in the United States beginning March 9, 2019, produced by MOVE Concerts and Loud and Live. The first cities he will visit on his “Amor sin Límite Tour” will be Miami, Orlando, New York, Boston and Washington DC. These are just the initial dates as new cities are being added to this long-awaited return.

The creator of more than 600 romantic super ballads promises an unforgettable show where fans can sing along to his classic songs such as “Cama y mesa,” “Lady Laura” or “Un Millón de amigos” as well as his most recent hits from his latest album, “Amor sin límite,” such as “Llegaste” (the duo recorded with Jennifer López) and “Esa mujer” (with Alejandro Sanz).

“I am very excited to return to the United States, where I will visit cities that I have long had a close relationship with, and I will also sing for the first time in others. Without a doubt, it will be the most important tour in this beautiful country to date,” said Carlos.

This series of concerts in the United States is the follow-up to his successful tours of Latin America and Spain, where he filled theaters in city after city and showed once again why at one point in his career, he sold more albums than The Beatles. In total, he has sold more than 140 million albums and has been awarded with four Latin GRAMMY Awards and one GRAMMY Award.

With six decades of an enviable career, Roberto Carlos continues to be one of the most prominent names in the history of music. Artists such as Andrea Bocelli to Julio Iglesias, Marc Anthony and Ray Conniff, among other great stars, have all recorded his songs.

The singer has captivated crowds at the San Remo Festival as well as the Midem Festival in Cannes, plus the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile, and in 2019 he is eager to return to fascinate audiences in the United States. And there is no doubt that he will do just that.

Note: Tickets for the Roberto Carlos 2019 tour will be pre-sold starting at 11 A.M. on November 14 (venue and media presale) and will go on general sale on the 15th of that same month, also starting at 11 A.M. All tickets will be available through ticketmaster.com.

The cities and dates of the tour:

Miami FL	American Airlines Arena	March 9, 2019
Orlando FL	Amway Center	March 10, 2019
New York NY	Radio City Music Hall	March 14, 2019
Boston MA	Wang Theatre	March 15, 2019
Washington DC	DAR Constitution Hall	March 17, 2019

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One in Three Kids Killed in Car Crashes are Completely Unsecured; New PSAs Encourage Parents and Caregivers to Choose the Right Car Seat or Booster Seat for Their Children

November 8, 2018

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Ad Council and NHTSA unveiled a new set of public service advertisements (PSAs) to highlight the importance of always securing children in the right car seat, booster seat or seat belt. The new TV PSAs can be viewed here.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8443051-ad-council-nhtsa-the-right-car-booster-seat-psa/

In 2017, 675 children under the age of 13 were killed while riding in passenger vehicles, according to NHTSA data. Of those killed, more than one in three (35%) were not using a car seat, booster seat or seat belt. When used correctly, these safety restraints can dramatically reduce the risk of fatality or injury.

“This new creative taps into the insight that parents would do anything to keep their children safe and happy,” said Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “We’re looking forward to continuing to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge they need to make sure their child is in the right seat every time they get in the car.”

It is critical that every trip, every time, children are in the right car seat or booster seat for their age and size—and that children under 13 years of age are always buckled up in the back seat.

“We all share the responsibility to protect children,” said Heidi King, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Even though fatalities are down on our roadways, we have an important message to continue to share. These PSAs will help us educate new parents and keep our kids safe in the car at every age.”

To create the campaign, Leo Burnett (working pro bono) mined insights from parenting research and trends, focusing on the idea that parents will do anything for their children. The TV PSAs feature relatable scenes of parents carrying out selfless acts—from watching their child’s soccer game in the pouring rain to soothing a crying baby at 4 a.m. The videos cleverly nudge parents to become more informed about car seat and seat belt recommendations by noting that, if they’re willing to go to these lengths for their children then, surely, they would also visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat to ensure their kids’ safety.

“Working with the Ad Council and NHTSA to address an important public safety issue is an amazing opportunity to create human value—work that saves lives,” said Andrew Swinand, CEO, Leo Burnett. “‘The Things We Do for Love’ uses humor to depict the realities of life with kids in order to address the very real topic of car seat safety.”

The new creative work, available in English and Spanish, includes TV, radio, out-of-home and digital assets. Per the Ad Council’s model, the new PSAs will be distributed to media outlets nationwide and will run in donated media time and space. These PSAs are the first in NHTSA and the Ad Council’s new Child Car Safety campaign, an evolution of the existing Seat Belt Safety and Child Passenger Safety campaigns, which to date have collectively received over $380 million in donated media value.

Data Source
NHTSA 2017 FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System)
https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data/fatality-analysis-reporting-system-fars

About the 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.

About NHTSA
For more than four decades, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has served as the key federal agency charged with improving automobile safety on our nation’s roadways. As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA is working to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries by promoting the use of safety belts and car seats; helping states and local communities address the threat of distracted, drunk and drug-impaired drivers; regulating safety standards and investigating safety defects in motor vehicles; establishing and enforcing fuel economy standards; conducting research on driver behavior and traffic safety; and providing consumer information on issues ranging from child passenger safety to impaired driving. For more information visit www.nhtsa.gov.

About Leo Burnett
Leo Burnett is a creative solutions company founded on the idea that “what helps people helps business.” By solving human problems with the power of creativity, Leo Burnett delivers value for people and prosperity for brands. Part of the Publicis Power of One, Leo Burnett won 47 Lions at the 2017 Cannes International Festival of Creativity, including the Grand Prix for Creative Effectiveness. To learn more about Leo Burnett and its rich, 83-year history, visit our site, Facebook page and follow us via @leoburnettchi.

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MoneyGram Reaches Agreements with Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission

November 8, 2018

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI) today announced it has entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in connection with previously disclosed matters. These agreements are subject to court approval.

In connection with the agreements, the company will amend and extend its deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) with the DOJ for 30 months and will modify its consent order with the FTC. The company also agreed to a forfeiture of $125 million which the federal government will make available to victims of consumer fraud. The company will continue to retain an independent compliance monitor and has agreed to implement additional agent oversight and compliance program enhancements.

“Over the past several years, we have taken significant steps to improve our compliance program and have remediated many of the issues noted in the agreements. Currently, our consumer fraud reports are at a 7-year low and less than 0.05 percent, or 5 basis points, of all transactions conducted through MoneyGram systems are reported as fraudulent,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We will continue to bolster our compliance program to ensure it meets the highest industry standards and advances our goal of providing increased protection for all consumers. We remain steadfast in our efforts to partner with law enforcement and regulators to prevent our systems from being used to perpetrate fraudulent activity.”

Since 2012, the company has invested more than $100 million in compliance technology, agent oversight and training programs. The company has also implemented new, industry-leading consumer verification standards. These efforts have prevented approximately $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions. In addition, MoneyGram has engaged a leading global consulting firm to support the company’s efforts to enhance its compliance program.

MoneyGram continues to cooperate with the DOJ and FTC and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, regulations and standards in each of the markets and jurisdictions in which it operates.

The company will hold its Q3 2018 earnings call on Friday, Nov. 9 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

About MoneyGram International
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements which are protected as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect MoneyGram’s current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursuant,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this communication that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Specific forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the company’s projected results of operations, specific factors expected to impact the company’s results of operations, and the expected restructuring and reorganization program results. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond MoneyGram’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to compete effectively; our ability to maintain key agent or biller relationships, or a reduction in business or transaction volume from these relationships, including our largest agent, Walmart, whether through the introduction by Walmart of additional competing “white label” branded money transfer products or otherwise; our ability to manage fraud risks from consumers or agents; the ability of us and our agents to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations; litigation or investigations involving us or our agents; uncertainties relating to compliance with the DPA and consent order entered into with the U.S. federal government and the effect of the DPA and consent order on our reputation and business; regulations addressing consumer privacy, data use and security; our ability to successfully develop and timely introduce new and enhanced products and services and our investments in new products, services or infrastructure changes; our ability to manage risks associated with our international sales and operations; our offering of money transfer services through agents in regions that are politically volatile; changes in tax laws or an unfavorable outcome with respect to the audit of our tax returns or tax positions, or a failure by us to establish adequate reserves for tax events; our substantial debt service obligations, significant debt covenant requirements and credit ratings; major bank failure or sustained financial market illiquidity, or illiquidity at our clearing, cash management and custodial financial institutions; the ability of us and our agents to maintain adequate banking relationships; a security or privacy breach in systems, networks or databases on which rely; disruptions to our computer network systems and data centers; weakness in economic conditions, in both the U.S. and global markets; a significant change, material slow down or complete disruption of international migration patterns; the financial health of certain European countries or the secession of a country from the European Union; our ability to manage credit risks from our agents and official check financial institution customers; our ability to adequately protect our brand and intellectual property rights and to avoid infringing on the rights of others; our ability to attract and retain key employees; our ability to manage risks related to the operation of retail locations and the acquisition or start-up of businesses; any restructuring actions and cost reduction initiatives that we undertake may not deliver the expected results and these actions may adversely affect our business; our ability to maintain effective internal controls; our capital structure and the special voting rights provided to designees of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. on our Board of Directors; and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of MoneyGram’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including MoneyGram’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in MoneyGram’s SEC filings. MoneyGram’s SEC filings may be obtained by contacting MoneyGram, through MoneyGram’s web site at ir.moneygram.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov. MoneyGram undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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All-New Mazda3 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

November 8, 2018

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the all-new Mazda3 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public Nov. 30 through Dec. 9.¹

The all-new Mazda3 adopts a more mature interpretation of Kodo design that embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics. Meanwhile, fundamental performance attributes have been raised to a new level. Next-generation Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture enables people to make the most of their natural sense of balance and the latest Skyactiv engines offer responsive control of vehicle speed in any driving situation.

The arrival of all-new Mazda3 marks the beginning of a whole new generation of Mazda cars that will deliver new dimensions of driving pleasure to customers around the world.

MAZDA’S EXHIBITS AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW

Vehicles scheduled for sale	All-New Mazda3 (World premiere)
Vehicles on sale	Mazda6, Mazda CX-9, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3, Mazda MX-5 RF

1 Press days are Nov. 28-29.

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SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

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