Sensis Launches 2018 Ad Campaign for Auto Club Speedway

January 30, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sensis, a cross-cultural marketing agency, has launched a new advertising campaign for Auto Club Speedway. Entitled “The Fastest Sunday of the Year,” the campaign promotes the upcoming Monster Energy Cup Series Auto Club 400 race on March 18, 2018 and highlights the emotion, adrenaline and thrilling experiences that fans will encounter at NASCAR’S only stop in Southern California.

The ad features visuals that focus on the five senses to trigger emotions tied to all that “The Fastest Sunday of the Year” has to offer including concerts, stunt shows, Lefty’s Fun Zone, vendor activations and motorsport programming.

“‘The Fastest Sunday of the Year’ encompasses the entire Auto Club 400 experience in an integrated cross-cultural campaign that will include broadcast, radio, outdoor, print, digital and social media components. The ultimate goal is to attract both core fans and a younger, more diverse audience to the premier NASCAR event in California,” said Jose Villa, Sensis president and chief strategy officer.

Watch the NASCAR Auto Club 400 “The Fastest Sunday of the Year” ad on YouTube.

About Sensis
Sensis is a cross-cultural marketing agency driving behavior change. Working beyond ethnic boxes, the agency creates useful, digitally relevant content to drive consumer action across cultures. Along with its integrated advertising core, Sensis offerings include specialty practices SensisHealth and SensisChallenges. Agency clients include AltaMed, Sempra Energy, UCLA Extension, the CDC, OneWest Bank, Tadin Herb & Tea Company, the Port of LA, the OC Fair, Boston College, the U.S. Army, Capital Metro, and the Army National Guard.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ethan Reynolds, Earned Media Manager
[email protected]
213.341.0171 x 750

About Auto Club Speedway
Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, Auto Club Speedway is California’s premier motorsports facility, hosting over 320 days of track activity each year including the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 weekend, March 16-18, 2018. The two-mile D-shaped oval is one of the fastest tracks on the circuit. The Speedway is also home to numerous movies, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools. For more information on events at Auto Club Speedway call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

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Juanita’s Foods Serves Largest Menudo Soup To Celebrate National Menudo Month

January 30, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This weekend, chefs from Juanita’s Foods with help from culinary students and instructors at The Art Institutes made history by setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Largest menudo soup during an event held at Juanita’s headquarters in Wilmington, Calif. to celebrate National Menudo Month. A massive 300-gallon kettle was used to cook the traditional Mexican-style soup, which weighted 2,439 lbs. and was prepared with 980 lbs. of tripe in beef bone stock, 600 lbs. of Juanita’s Original Mexican Style Hominy, and 171 lbs. of spices including a mix of Guajillo, Ancho, Arbol and Chipotle peppers.

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“Soup is the taste of life at Juanita’s. Today we are honored to share the tradition of menudo, one of our favorite soups, with our community and friends,” said Aaron De La Torre, Juanita’s CEO, maker of the #1 selling menudo in the U.S.

“Juanita’s Foods has been an exemplary community business for decades,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “When I heard about today’s record-setting event, I had to be here, because not only is menudo the life blood of our culture, but it is the Mexican breakfast of champions.”

Latino celebrities, including Mexican actress Angélica María and Mexican Regional Music singer Jonatan Sanchez, joined hundreds who took part in the history-making celebration. The event also marked the conclusion of Juanita’s Vive la Tradición Menudo Contest. Adalia Quiroga, from San Bernardino, was named California Queen of Homemade Menudo, winning a new Kia Soul.

For more information about Juanita’s products visit www.juanitas.com or follow Juanita’s on Facebook.

About Juanita’s
Juanita’s is a third generation family-owned and operated business based in Wilmington, California. Founded in 1946 by George de la Torre Sr. and his nephew, the company carries on a strong family tradition and business legacy by producing authentic home-style Mexican foods. Juanita’s products include flavorful soups, sauces and stews made with the best quality ingredients and delivered ready to eat.

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Goya Foods Launches its Real-Life Chefs Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a Five-Day Chef Boot Camp Experience at The Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, California

January 30, 2018

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, launches its Real-Life Chefs Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-day chef boot camp experience at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa Valley, California.

Two grand prize winners, each with a guest, will receive a seven-day/six-night trip, including five days of boot camp cooking classes with professional chef instructors at the CIA, round-trip travel, hotel accommodations, a dinner for two at a CIA restaurant, an official CIA chef’s uniform, a chef’s kitchen tools and knives kit and $1,000 to cover additional costs, all provided by Goya Foods.

“For anyone who loves to cook or wants to learn, attending The Culinary Institute of America is the ultimate experience,” said Joe Perez, Senior Vice President of Goya Foods. “That’s why we are thrilled to offer this exclusive opportunity to Goya consumers and excited to collaborate with the top culinary school in the country.”

“We are honored to be working with Goya to hone the kitchen skills of their consumers,” said Scott Allmendinger, Director of CIA Consulting. “No matter what level the winners may be at, they have already proven that they have an appreciation of quality ingredients – and our chefs will tell you that’s the most important step.”

Five runner-up prize winners will also be randomly selected. Each of them will receive an exclusive virtual cooking lesson with a professional chef instructor from the CIA. Each runner-up prize winner will select the cooking topic(s) of his/her choice and the virtual class will be conducted remotely, live one-on-one via Skype or Facetime. In addition, Goya will roll out a series of 24 short cooking videos featuring tips, tricks and hacks, and delicious recipe ideas, from professional chefs at the CIA.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter, and for Official Rules, please visit goya.com/procheftips from January 22 through March 31, 2018.

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; the combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

About The Culinary Institute of America: Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degrees in management, culinary arts, culinary science, and applied food studies, and associate degrees in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. The college also offers executive education through its Food Business School along with certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu and www.ciaprochef.com.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

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Upliftv Premieres Four Inspiring Movies Presented by Parables

January 30, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Upliftv, the network that showcases inspirational movies, captivating series and powerful documentaries, as well as a variety of TV ministries, announced that throughout the month of February every Saturday at 7 p.m. EST it will feature the network premiere as part of the Cinema Saturdays programming lineup presented by Parables.

“As the year progresses, we look forward to offering even more entertaining movies through our faith-based movie block,” stated Bob Higley, CEO of Upliftv.

The new titles premiering this month on Cine Saturdays are:

Before the Border
2/3/2018
Director: Tom Fox Davies
Cast: Khadijjah Mote, Delon de Metz
Synopsis: Sam is conned into a chase to the Canadian border. Her odyssey goes viral after her competitor offers up a bounty for her captured. She must separate ally from adversary as she and her accomplice trek closer to their goal.

Faith’s Song
2/10/2018
Director: Frankie Hutto
Cast: Hayden McCoy, George Dinsmore
Synopsis: A young girl’s faith is tested when her parents are suddenly killed, forcing her to move in with her uncle. She finds herself in a new city with no friends, having to come to grips with either fitting in or following God.

Golden Mind
2/17/2018
Director: Josiah Warren
Cast: Josiah Warren, Chloe Flores
Synopsis: Seth and his sister are orphaned; the girl of his dreams is stolen away. Holding onto his faith, Seth demonstrates the value of trusting God and caring for others knowing that true love always returns with abundance.

Masterless
2/24/2018 at 7 p.m. EST
Director: Craig Shimahara
Cast: Adam LaVorgna, Akiko Shima
Synopsis: Kane is an architect who works in Los Angeles. In a parallel netherworld of spirit warriors, a Ronin fights off a demon army while he seeks enlightenment. Kane and his doppelganger Ronin deal with coinciding challenges, slowly developing knowledge and maturity.

Upliftv is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available in over 20 million U.S. households on DIRECTV, Buckeye Broadband, Consolidated Communications, Frontier Communications and Hotwire Communications.

For more information on Upliftv, please visit upliftv.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

SOURCE Upliftv

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Previews 16th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala

January 30, 2018

MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT:	A preview/sneak peek of the 2018 FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars gala hosted by members of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Executive Committee in Miami.
WHEN:	6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018
WHERE:	The Library at Grove at Grand Bay, 2669 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove
	Valet Parking Available
WHO:	On-site interviews available with:
	–Javier Polit, President & Chief Information Officer of Procter & Gamble, and St. Jude Executive Committee Chairman
	-Camila Casale, Chief Marketing Officer of Softtek and St. Jude Executive Committee Co-Chair
	-Chad Buschell, Regional Director FL, PR, AL ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
WHY:	To learn more about St. Jude’s lifesaving mission and the 2018 FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars gala. The gala supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its International Outreach Program (IOP) which is improving the survival rates of children with life-threatening diseases worldwide, by sharing knowledge, technology, and organizational skills with doctors in partner clinics. The program works with clinics in 17 countries around the world, mostly in Latin America. And because of events like Angels & Stars, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
HISTORY:	Angles & Stars was co-founded in 2002 by model and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes. Since that time, the Miami gala has raised more than $6 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In previous years, gala attendees have not only experienced a wonderful event, but also entertainment by some of the most recognized Spanish singers in the world who have generously donated their time in honor of the children of St. Jude.

	The 2018 FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars gala will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Intercontinental Hotel. For more information visit stjude.org/angelsandstars.

ON SITE MEDIA CONTACT
Susan Stipcianos
The Dream Team Agency
Cell (786) 683-6749
[email protected]

SOURCE ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs

January 29, 2018

BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Changing the oil and oil filter, replacing wiper blades and air filters, and scheduled maintenance top the list of the 10 most common vehicle repairs of 2017, according to the Car Care Council.

According to research conducted by IMR Inc., an industry leader in automotive research, the top 10 most common vehicle repairs performed by vehicle owners and their trusted repair shops are:

Oil/oil filter changed
Wiper blades replacement
Replace air filter
Scheduled maintenance
New tires
Battery replacement
Brake work
Antifreeze added
Engine tune-up
Wheels aligned/balanced

“We thank IMR for sharing this important and informative data with the Car Care Council,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “With scheduled maintenance toward the top of the list, these findings are a sign that more motorists understand the importance of routine vehicle maintenance and are taking steps to ensure the safety and dependability of their vehicles.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

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Governor Brown Fails to Endorse Ban of Gas-Powered Cars

January 26, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ryan Hanretty, Executive Director of the California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) issued the following statement on the heels of the Governor’s State of the State address in opposition to Assembly Bill 1745. As introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D – San Francisco), AB 1745 would ban the registration of vehicles with internal combustion engines starting in the year 2040.

“California’s fuel marketers and convenience store industries are leaders in clean fuel innovations through ethanol, biofuels, and renewable diesel; and, are in fact responsible for introducing the first biodiesel fuel into California. In addition, convenience and fuel businesses have implemented the most technologically advanced vapor recovery and underground storage technologies that continue to improve and prioritize clean water and clean air in every community in California.

“In yesterday’s State of the State address, the Governor prophesized numbers well beyond his own agency’s (CARB) projections for zero-emission vehicles by the year 2030, yet he chose not to endorse AB 1745. The Governor clearly sent a message that he does not want this bill – as evident by his release of Executive Order B-48-18 just today, and neither do the people of California.

“Banning gas-powered cars would impose a tremendous financial burden on California’s middle-class and force hundreds of convenience stores to shut their doors and lay off thousands of employees. AB 1745 ignores the positive impact of cleaner fuels in favor of forcing millions of Californians to purchase cars they may or may not want.

“The discounting of today’s fueling improvements and the impacts to small, family- and minority-owned businesses highlight just some of the major problems contained in AB 1745.”

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and retail convenience store operators.

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Cirque Du Soleil’s Soda Stereo Sep7imo Día – No descansaré is set to debut a U.S. tour in Miami and Los Angeles with C&T MOBS joining as its commercial partner.

January 25, 2018

MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Cirque Du Soleil’s Soda Stereo Sep7imo Día – No descansaré successful acrobatic show brought by event promoter PopArt will debut a U.S. tour with performances in Miami and Los Angeles. It will have international Miami based content and talent agency C&T MOBS joining as its commercial partner.

Sep7imo Día – No descansaré is a spectacular acrobatic production inspired by the history and music of the most influential and significant Latin rock band of all times, Soda Stereo. The show is set to debut in Miami April 18th-22nd at The Watsco Center and soon after it will head to Los Angeles from May 3rd-6th to perform at The Forum.

C&T MOBS is proud to provide commercial support to Argentina’s most prestigious concert and event promoter PopArt as they take over the U.S. with Sep7imo Día – No descansaré. C&T MOBS will focus on business development, advertisement sales, content creation and activations.

“It is not only a one of a kind interpretation of the Soda Stereo legacy and what they aimed for, but we love the overall universal message of Sep7imo’s show which is that music is stronger than death, so we are excited to be a part of it” said Sergio Pizzolante, Managing Partner at C&T MOBS.

Last year’s shows sold more than 1.5 million tickets in over eight cities; including Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City. Other countries in their 2018 tour include Panama, Guatemala & Costa Rica. Brand activations will be present at both locations Miami and LA shows by a number of brands targeting Cirque Du Soleil and Soda Stereo fans.

About C&T MOBS
Is an independent content and talent agency based in Miami, with offices in Mexico, L.A. and Venezuela. Born with a DNA based on experience and a vast network of resources in Latin America, Brazil and the U.S. With trend spotting capacities, its main mission is to provide the entertainment industry with high quality concepts combined with innovative commercial models.

Sponsorship opportunities, commercial and media inquiries:
Sergio Pizzolante, C&T Mobs, 120 NW 25th Street #303, Miami, FL 33127
305.908.3850, [email protected]

Press contact: Alex Avellanet, Bonvoix, 786.266.8055, [email protected]

SOURCE C&T MOBS

FIBRA Prologis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Earnings Results

January 25, 2018

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 25, 2018 /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 fourth quarter and full year 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR:

Operating portfolio occupancy increased to 97.3 percent
Net effective rents on rollover increased 11.9 percent
Same store cash NOI grew 2.8 percent
Lowered weighted average debt cost to 4.0%
Completed US$29.6 million of asset acquisitions

Net earnings per CBFI in the fourth quarter was Ps. 1.2176 (US$0.0669) compared with Ps. 1.0580 (US$0.0538) for the same period in 2016. For the full year 2017, net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 2.4624 (US$0.1340).

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7209 (US$0.0407) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 0.8306 (US$0.0423) for the same period in 2016. For the full year 2017, FFO per CBFI was Ps. 2.9077 (US$0.1541).

PORTFOLIO QUALITY AND LOCATION DRIVE SOLID OPERATING PERFORMANCE

“2017 was an excellent year for FIBRA Prologis as we delivered on both internal and external growth which resulted in a higher, sustainable distribution,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “We successfully increased both occupancy and rents in our portfolio. Additionally, we expanded our footprint, acquiring two new Class-A buildings from our sponsor, Prologis.”

Gutierrez added, “As we enter another year of political uncertainty, our strategy of owning high-quality, logistics facilities in high-barrier-to-entry markets has never been more important. Our team remains focused on delivering quality results and I am confident that we can maintain our momentum into 2018.”

Operating Portfolio	4Q17	4Q16	Notes
Period End Occupancy	97.3%	96.8%	Three of our six markets ended 2017 with occupancy of 98.0% or greater
Leases Signed	1.8 MSF	1.7 MSF
Customer Retention	89.0%	80.3%
Net Effective Rent Change	13.5%	8.3%	11.9% for full year 2017
Cash Same Store NOI	4.8%	1.9%	2.7% for full year 2017
Same Store NOI	3.7%	0.0%

SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION

At December 31, 2017 FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 33.2% and liquidity was Ps. 3.3 billion (US$169.0 million), which included Ps. 3.0 billion (US$150.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 371.4 million (US$18.8 million) of unrestricted cash.

GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2018 – FULL-YEAR DISTRIBUTIONS TO INCREASE 5 PERCENT

“We are introducing 2018 guidance that builds on the momentum of our exceptional 2017 performance,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “The outlook for Mexico remains positive and our business should capitalize on a healthy real estate market.”

(Based in millions of U.S. dollars, except per CBFI amounts)	Low	High	Notes
FFO per CBFI	$0.1550	$0.1650	Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements and any potential incentive fee
Full Year 2018 Distributions per CBFI	$0.1240	$0.1240
Year End Occupancy	96.0%	97.0%
Same Store NOI (Cash)	4.0%	5.0%	Based in U.S. dollars
Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI	13.0%	14.0%
Asset Management and Professional Fees	US$19.5	$21.5
Building Acquisitions	$100.0	$300.0
Building Dispositions	$0.0	$200.0
Foreign Exchange Rate	Ps20.0/USD	Ps20.0/USD

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:

Friday, January 26, 2018, 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 93296070.

A telephonic replay will be available January 26 – February 2 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 926 9157 from all other countries using conference code 93296070 and security code 31833. 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 December 31, 2017, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 196 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.6 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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SeaWorld and OCEARCH Join Forces to Protect World’s Oceans and Marine Animals

January 25, 2018

SeaWorld researchers share knowledge and experience that will contribute to SeaWorld and OCEARCH's shared mission to educate, inspire and advocate for ocean health and marine animal conservation efforts.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today marks the official kick off of a partnership between two conservation leaders that is focused on the global protection of marine animals and the world’s oceans. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leader in animal rescue and inspiring themed entertainment experiences, and OCEARCH, a leader in generating critical scientific data related to studies of keystone marine species, announced a multi-year partnership and have made valuable data available to both the scientific community and the general public for the first time ever in a widely-accessible format.

OCEARCH’s popular Global Shark Tracker will now house data on rescued, rehabilitated and returned marine animals, offering both the scientific community and the general public the ability to learn more about threatened and endangered species as they are given a second chance at life. Data on three of SeaWorld’s rescued and returned animals – Gale, a pilot whale, TJ, a dolphin, and Iris, a harbor seal – can now be found at OCEARCH.org and open access will be provided to the scientific community in the near future.

The announcement was made aboard the 126-foot research vessel M/V OCEARCH, a floating science lab and mothership on its first research expedition of 2018. Future missions are scheduled for May and September of this year. These missions will bring together the OCEARCH team and SeaWorld veterinarians, scientists and researchers to share knowledge and experience that will contribute to their shared mission to educate, inspire and advocate for ocean health and marine animal conservation efforts.

Aboard the M/V OCEARCH today with front row access to the team and their work are SeaWorld’s Dr. Todd Robeck, an expert in the field of veterinary reproduction and members of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Youth Advisory Council, a group of passionate young conservationists working to protect animals and inspire future generations.

“We are thrilled to partner with OCEARCH to continue to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding marine animals and habitats,” said Dr. Chris Dold, Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld. “SeaWorld is one of the world’s foremost zoological rescue organizations, and using the global satellite tracker on rehabilitated and returned animals is an exciting way for us to share the next chapter in the lives of rescued animals. Working together, we hope to inspire the next generation of marine scientists and everyday advocates through our common love of the ocean.”

Chris Fischer, OCEARCH Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader, added: “Together, OCEARCH and SeaWorld will focus on bringing everyday people closer to the ocean to increase understanding of how to better protect marine animals and habitats. We are committed to providing open-sourced, real-time data and content, allowing anyone to follow our findings – from classrooms to researchers and experts.”

The SeaWorld OCEARCH partnership focuses on three key areas:

Research and rescue – For the first time, OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker will be used to monitor rescued, rehabilitated and returned marine animals, providing valuable, open-sourced data to the public.
Education – Co-development of content that will educate students, while inspiring the next generation of explorers, scientists, and stewards of the ocean.
Policy – Utilizing the open sourced data from sampled and tagged marine animals to advocate for the protection of marine life.

About SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 31,000 animals in need over the last 50 years.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 50-year history, the company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.

Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. can be obtained online at www.seaworldentertainment.com. Shareholders and prospective investors can also register to automatically receive the company’s press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail by registering at that website.

About OCEARCH

OCEARCH is a recognized world leader in generating critical scientific data related to tracking (telemetry) and biological studies of keystone marine species such as great white and tiger sharks, in conjunction with conservation outreach and education at a measurable global scale. OCEARCH shares real-time migration data through OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker – In 2015, OCEARCH open-sourced the data on the Global Shark Tracker to over 15 million users. In partnership with SeaWorld, Costa Sunglasses, and YETI Coolers, the researchers OCEARCH supports work aboard the M/V OCEARCH, a 126′ Cat-powered vessel equipped with a 75,000-lb. hydraulic research platform, where the ship serves as both mothership and at-sea laboratory. Scientists have approximately 15 minutes of access to live, mature sharks to conduct up to 12 studies. The sharks are measured, tissue and blood samples are collected, and satellite and acoustic transmitters are attached. Over 172 researchers from 91 regional and international institutions have partnered with OCEARCH.

The M/V OCEARCH is a 126-foot research vessel, currently on its first expedition of 2018.

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