Honda Ridgeline Field Restoration in Houston Enables Little Leaguers® to Take the Field

March 21, 2017

TORRANCE, California, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda and its award-winning and versatile Ridgeline pickup have helped restore the OFA Little League facilities in Houston, Texas, which were damaged by consistent flooding throughout 2016. Through the Honda Little League Grant Program, Honda donated $55,000 towards the Honda Ridgeline Little League Community Project, which supported the renovation efforts.

The Honda Ridgeline Little League Community Project has helped hundreds of children begin the 2017 season with a home run! On Opening Day, March 4, 2017, OFA Little League in Houston proudly revealed their upgraded facilities, which included: newly regraded fields, restored dugouts, protective netting replacements, repaired bleachers and fences, and new concession stand equipment. The renovation was a dream made real by Honda with the help of local Honda dealers, community volunteers and the Honda Ridgeline. The full renovation will unfold in a series of videos on Spanish language @HondaLatino and @Honda social media accounts, with the first video debuting today: http://honda.us/RidgelineCommunityProject.

“Honda is dedicated to helping young people strive to pursue their dreams and our Honda Little League Grant Program enables us to help communities overcome damage from weather related disasters, like flooding experienced in this neighborhood of Houston last year,” said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Honda Automobile Marketing.

Honda and Little League^® Baseball and Softball
American Honda has been a proud sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball since 1996 and is dedicated to helping kids learn discipline and teamwork while improving self-esteem through the love of the game. Through the Honda Little League Grant Program, Honda has donated more than 1.2 million dollars to underfunded leagues and has helped with improvement of playing fields, the purchase of new equipment and rebuilding of local Little League programs devastated by hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters – including programs in Joplin, MO, Staten Island, NY, Brookville, PA, and now, Houston, TX.

About Little League^®Little League^® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Founded in 1939, more than 35 million people around the world, from a U.S. president to community leaders to professional athletes, can call themselves Little League graduates. And every year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that the Little Leaguers display at our nine baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, or follow Little League on Facebook (facebook.com/LittleLeague), Twitter (twitter.com/LittleLeague), and Instagram (Instagram.com/LittleLeague). Follow all of the action from the nine Little League World Series at llbws.org or on social media at hashtag: #LLWS.

About the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
The all-new Honda Ridgeline, 2017 North American Truck of the Year, available at Honda dealerships nationwide, builds on the unique and still industry-exclusive features that debuted in the award-winning first-generation Ridgeline in 2005. With superior on-road manners and a spacious, flexible interior — the 2017 Ridgeline adds a truck bed audio system to the already industry-first In-Bed Trunk® and Dual-Action Tailgate. Ridgeline joins an expanded lineup of innovative Honda light-truck models, including the HR-V crossover, the CR-V and Pilot SUVs and the Odyssey minivan.

The Ridgeline was developed by Honda R&D Americas in Ohio and California, and is produced exclusively at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama, auto and engine plant, alongside the Honda Pilot and Odyssey.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity Fuel Cell passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 96 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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American Academy of Ophthalmology Statement on Stem Cell Therapy for Treating Eye Disease

March 21, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights concerns that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has previously expressed regarding stem cell therapy for diseases of the retina.

In June 2016 the Academy issued clinical guidance that covers the appropriate use of stem cell therapy in eye care. An article co-authored by the Academy’s Chief Executive Officer in the November issue of the Academy’s journal Ophthalmology highlights the dangers of unapproved trials, the need for appropriate oversight, and the risk to patients looking for a transformative cure.

The Academy has called on both the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take steps to better ensure public safety associated with treatments outside of FDA-approved clinical trials. Good research is being performed under FDA-approved trials by innovative clinician-scientists and tragedy associated with non-approved use of stem cells threatens the conduct and impact of this high-quality science.

The public and patients can learn more about stem cells and eye care by visiting the Academy’s EyeSmart^®public education website. EyeSmart is the leading online source for ophthalmic information. The content is written and approved by Academy member eye physicians and surgeons.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

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Kmart kicks off 2017 March of Dimes fundraising campaign

March 21, 2017

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes longest-standing and top overall corporate partner, Kmart, celebrates its 34^th year of commitment to healthy babies by launching its in-store fundraising campaign, slated for March 19 – June 17. The campaign coincides with the March of Dimes signature fundraiser, March for Babies, which takes place in nearly 500 communities nationwide this spring.

This year’s fundraising efforts are being led by Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer for Kmart and mother of triplets born five weeks premature. “As the mother of children who were born too soon and needed help, I’m grateful for the work of the March of Dimes,” said Ms. Cook. “But Kmart’s Shop Your Way members, customers and associates are the real heroes for babies. Each year they remain dedicated to our fundraising efforts by supporting the March of Dimes coast-to-coast.”

Kmart’s annual fundraising campaigns have raised more than $140 million in support of the March of Dimes work over the past 33 years – more than any other corporation in the foundation’s history. In addition to raising funds in store and online, Kmart also sells a collectible puppy figurine, of which a portion of those sold is donated back to the March of Dimes.

“Kmart’s efforts and unwavering commitment have helped to advance the critical work being done by the March of Dimes to improve the health of all babies,” says Stacey D. Stewart, president of the March of Dimes. “Their efforts have played a major role in the discovery of breakthroughs, like surfactant therapy for preemies that have saved the lives of countless children.”

The funds raised by Kmart have benefited the March of Dimes by helping the organization:

Provide reliable and up-to-date information on healthy pregnancy and newborn care;
Advocate for better healthcare coverage for pregnant women and babies;
Fight for better newborn screening requirements in every state;
Further prevention efforts to support education and awareness about Zika virus;
Help more moms get access to prenatal care.

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. Kmart’s V.E.R.V. coast-to-coast mobile tour, will travel nationwide.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Wix.com And Manchester City Team Up To Provide A Football Fantasy For One Lucky Winner

March 21, 2017

NEW YORK, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX) and the English Premier League’s Manchester City have teamed up for an all-star campaign, featuring the Club’s star players, to reward a Wix user in Latin America.

English Premier League's Manchester City

Through the multi-country campaign, the competition which officially opens today, will grant an amazing opportunity to a user and football fan to promote their winning brand throughout Latin America and beyond.

Manchester City players – Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Claudio Bravo and Aleix Garcia – will promote the campaign, which is the latest in a series of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities giving Wix users the ability to promote their brands with the help of a star spokesperson. Pairing football fandom with Wix, the campaign will identify an outstanding individual that reflects both the work hard, play hard Wix brand and the winning team spirit of Manchester City. The campaign, and the winner, will be promoted via Wix and City’s social.

Wix works with artists, photographers, designers, musicians and small businesses all over the world and currently has over 26 million registered users in Latin America.

According to CAF, Development Bank of Latin America, one-third of Latin American workers are autonomous or small employers. SMEs represent more than 90 percent of companies in Latin America, they generate more than half of the employment and one fourth of GDP.

This competition goes beyond business owners, and is open to all Spanish and Portuguese speaking Wix users only in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.

“We are making a football fantasy come true. It is no secret that Latin America has a passion for football,” said Omer Shai, CMO of Wix. “Latin America is also one of our most dynamic markets, and we are combining the best of both worlds to give our winner an unforgettable prize. Our customers and their ingenuity are our greatest pride, and we love being able to delight them with such an exciting opportunity. We want to make some magic and create an experience beyond our winner’s wildest dreams.”

In February 2016, Wix became City Football Group’s Official Website Design & Hosting partner for their clubs Manchester City FC, New York City FC and Melbourne City FC. Since then the company has been developing initiatives such as This City is Ours to engage the clubs’ fans.

Omar Berrada, Chief Operating Officer at Manchester City FC added, “We have a large fan base in Latin America, and their passion and support is invaluable to everyone at the Club. With Wix’s support, we will be able to offer them a unique opportunity to share their success stories and be featured in a campaign alongside some of their favorite players. We love the boundless creativity and energy and are certain that our fans will as well.”

How to enter:

The contest is now open for Spanish and Portuguese speaking Wix users only in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. Wix users should submit their websites via the link below by March 30, 2017:

In Spanish: http://www.wix.com/man-city/win-a-commercial-es

In Portuguese: http://www.wix.com/man-city/win-a-commercial-pt

Wix and Manchester City will collectively choose one winner in early April. The winner will get an online advertisement for their website staring popular City players, which will be promoted across Wix and the Club’s social channels.

Please refer to the contest rules here:

In Spanish: Contest Rules

In Portuguese: Contest Rules

In English: Contest Rules

About Wix.com

Wix.com is a leading cloud-based web development platform with more than 102 million registered users worldwide. Wix was founded on the belief that the Internet should be accessible to everyone to develop, create and contribute. Through free and premium subscriptions, Wix empowers millions of businesses, organizations, professionals and individuals to take their businesses, brands and workflow online. Wix ADI, the Wix Editor and a highly curated App Market enable users to build and manage a fully integrated and dynamic digital presence. Wix’s headquarters are in Tel Aviv with offices in Be’er Sheva, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Berlin, Vilnius and Dnepropetrovsk.

Visit us: on our blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google+.

Download: Wix App for free in Google Play and in the App Store.

About City Football Group
City Football Group is the owner of a number of football related businesses with global relevance. These include high profile professional football clubs, academies, technical support and marketing companies. CFG’s clubs include Premier League Title Winners 2011-2012 and 2013-14 Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC of the A-League and MLS Franchise New York City Football Club. CFG is also a minority shareholder in Yokohama F. Marinos of the J-League. The Group also includes Manchester City Women’s FC and 2015-16 Westfield W-League Premiership and Championship Winners, Melbourne City Women’s FC. The common aim across all clubs is to provide the best possible experience and an unmatched opportunity for fans and communities to participate in, and benefit from, football at both a local and global level.

The Group’s support companies – City Football Services and City Football Marketing – operate from a number of offices around the world in support of the Group’s clubs, associate organisations and customer organisations. City Football Services shares footballing IP and “know-how” to recruit, develop, train and win. City Football Marketing creates media, marketing and fan engagement properties to support the commercial development of clubs and their partners.

City Football Group is majority owned by Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG). ADUG is an investment and development company privately owned by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In December 2015, ADUG divested a 13% shareholding to a China Media Capital-led consortium, creating an unprecedented platform for the growth of CFG clubs and companies in China and internationally. City Football Group’s headquarters are in Manchester and it has offices in Abu Dhabi, London, New York, Melbourne, Singapore and Tokyo.

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Matt Rosenberg
Wix.com
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Enrique Iglesias And Pitbull Live! Sharing The Stage For Co-Headlining Summer Tour

March 20, 2017

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Two of music’s most captivating live performers will share the stage this summer when multi-platinum selling and multiple Grammy Award-winning global superstars Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull reunite for a co-headlining tour with CNCO as support, announced today. Adored by fans and critics alike, the celebrated duo and longtime friends start the party on Saturday, June 3 in Chicago at the Allstate Arena, kicking off a 16-city tour exclusively produced by Live Nation. The North American run will visit Los Angeles, Dallas, New York and Toronto, as well as hometown Miami, Florida. Complete itinerary below. For more information please visit livenation.com.

Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias Live! With CNCO:

Saturday, June 03	Chicago, IL	Allstate Arena
Tuesday, June 06	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center
Thursday, June 08	Sacramento, CA	Golden 1 Center
Friday, June 09	San Jose, CA	SAP Center
Saturday, June 10	Los Angeles, CA	STAPLES Center
Wednesday, June 14	Phoenix, AZ	Talking Stick Resort Arena
Friday, June 16	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center
Saturday, June 17	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
Sunday, June 18	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
Thursday, June 22	Tampa, FL	Amalie Arena
Friday, June 23	Miami, FL	American Airlines Arena
Sunday, June 25	Atlanta, GA	Infinite Energy Center
Wednesday, June 28	Detroit, MI	The Palace of Auburn Hills
Friday, June 30	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, July 05	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre
Thursday, July 06	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre

About Enrique Iglesias:
Enrique Iglesias has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, released ten studio albums plus two greatest hits compilations, and is a multiplatinum artist in almost every country around the world. He has headlined ten world tours to more than 10 million fans throughout his career having performed in literally every corner of the world from New York to Sydney to Cape Town to Minsk to London to Belgrade to Santiago to Mexico among many more.

Undeniably the biggest Latin recording artist in music history, Enrique has 27 #1 singles on the Billboard Latin Songs Chart as well as having multiple #1’s across all the Billboard charts with a combined total of 105. His most recent track, “Duele El Corazon” got him his 14th #1 Billboard Dance track making him the king of the chart beating out Michael Jackson for the most #1’s in Billboard history. He continues to be one of the most successful artists in modern music holding the record for most weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart with his hit “Bailando” at 42 weeks, and the music video has gained over 1.9 BILLION views on YouTube – with more than 6 billion combined views of all his videos on YouTube.

Enrique has been celebrated with just about every award an artist can receive including multiple Grammys, Billboard Awards, World Music Awards, American Music Awards, Premios Juventud, ASCAP and BMI honors and many more totaling over 200. Enrique celebrates his success by helping to create awareness of the incredible work of Save The Children.

About Pitbull:
From Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide, Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American Dream and achieve international success. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a Grammy®-winning global superstar and business entrepreneur. Along the way, he has been the subject and host of prestigious cable and network specials. His music has appeared in “Men In Black III” and “The Penguins of Madagascar,” and he even had a starring voiceover role in the animated 3D movie “Epic.” Landing No. 1 hits in over 15 countries, 9 billion YouTube/VEVO views, 70 million single sales and 6 million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. His social networking channels include nearly 90 million combined Facebook (@Pitbull), Twitter (@Pitbull) and Instagram (@Pitbull) followers, plus more than 8 million YouTube subscribers (PitbullVEVO and PitbullMusic).

Making global music, Pitbull flaunts a style that’s indisputably his own. Releasing his full-length debut, “M.I.A.M.I” in 2004, followed by the success of 2006’s “El Mariel” and 2007’s “The Boatlift.” In tribute to his father, he delivered his first Spanish-language album, “Armando,” in 2010. He grinded it out on the road and touched down everywhere from the Far East and South America to Europe and all across the U.S. His success continued as he went on to release additional chart-topping platinum hits, including “Timber” [featuring Ke$ha], “Fireball” [featuring John Ryan] and more. On March 17, 2017, Pitbull released his 10th full-length album, Climate Change, after wrapping his second headlining arena run – “The Bad Man Tour,” named after the Climate Change hit single performed on the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Pitbull also continues to forge a presence in the business world with his vodka Voli, fragrance line “Pitbull,” a strategic alliance with Playboy Enterprises and brand partnerships such as Norwegian Cruise Line. His Honey I’m Home production company has partnered with Endemol Shine North America for three New Year’s Eve Revolution live TV shows on FOX, and Pitbull’s Globalization (Ch. 4) on Sirius XM features some of the most prominent DJs from around the world.

Honored by his accolades and awards, Pitbull is especially proud that he has received a key to the city of his beloved Miami, has a wax figure on display at Madame Tussaud’s Orlando, and received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Celia Cruz Plaza on Hollywood Boulevard.

About CNCO
CNCO is Latin music’s newest phenomenon. Winners of the 2015 Univision musical competition, La Banda, the talented quintet — Christopher Vélez, Erick Brian Colón, Joel Pimentel, Richard Camacho, and Zabdiel De Jesús — won over millions of viewers as well as the renowned judges: Ricky Martin, Laura Pausini and Alejandro Sanz. Winning the competition included a contract with Sony Music US Latin and a management deal with Ricky Martin. In 2016, CNCO were crowned the year’s breakout act with multiple gold and platinum certifications of their debut, Primera Cita. The award-winning quintet became Billboard’s Latin Awards “Artist of the Year, New” with a string of #1’s including singles “Tan Fácil,” “Reggaetón Lento,” “Para Enamorarte,” and “Quiseria” – the videos for all combined have more than 960 million views! Their music has been celebrated by their peers including winning five awards at the Premios Juventud 2016 and three Latin American Music Awards including “New Artist of the Year,” “Favorite New Artist – Pop/Rock,” and “Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock.” So far in 2017, CNCO received four Billboard Award nominations, and three Premio Lo Nuestro nominations, as well as a nomination for Best Latin Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. CNCO are poised to conquer the U.S. Latin market in 2017!

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Enrique Iglesias
http://www.enriqueiglesias.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Enrique/
http://twitter.com/enriqueiglesias
https://www.instagram.com/enriqueiglesias/
https://www.youtube.com/user/enriqueiglesiasplay

Pitbull
http ://www .pitbullmusic .com
http ://www .facebook .com /pitbull
http ://www .twitter .com /pitbull
https://www.instagram.com/pitbull/
https://www.youtube.com/user/PitbullMusic

CNCO
www.cncomusic.com
www.facebook.com/CNCOmusic
www.twitter.com/CNCOmusic
www.instagram.com/CNCOmusic
Snapchat: @cncomusic

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(Español) Pepe Garza, descubridor de talentos y personalidad de radio/televisión en Premios Latinos BMI

March 20, 2017

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MoneyGram Board of Directors Determines Unsolicited Proposal from Euronet Worldwide Could Reasonably Be Expected to Result in a “Company Superior Proposal”

March 20, 2017

DALLAS, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced today that its board of directors, after consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, has determined that the unsolicited proposal received on March 14, 2017 from Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (“Euronet”) (NASDAQ: EEFT) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MoneyGram Common Stock and Preferred Stock for $15.20 per share in cash on an as-converted basis (the “Euronet Proposal”) could reasonably be expected to result in a “Company Superior Proposal” as defined in MoneyGram’s merger agreement with Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”).

MoneyGram noted that the determination by its board of directors allows MoneyGram to take certain actions, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the merger agreement with Ant Financial, to further consider the Euronet Proposal, including engaging in discussions with Euronet subject to entry into of an Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement with Euronet pursuant to such merger agreement.

As previously announced on January 26, 2017, MoneyGram entered into a definitive agreement with Ant Financial Services Group under which MoneyGram will merge with Ant Financial, with stockholders of MoneyGram being offered $13.25 per share in cash.

MoneyGram remains subject to the merger agreement with Ant Financial. In connection with its approval of that merger agreement, MoneyGram’s board of directors determined to recommend that MoneyGram stockholders approve the merger agreement. The MoneyGram board of directors has not changed its recommendation in support of the merger agreement, nor is the MoneyGram board of directors making any recommendation with respect to the Euronet Proposal. There can be no assurance that the board of directors will ultimately determine that the Euronet Proposal is a Company Superior Proposal, that the terms of any transaction will be the same as those reflected in the Euronet Proposal or that any transaction with Euronet will be agreed to or consummated.

BofA Merrill Lynch is serving as financial advisor to MoneyGram and Vinson & Elkins LLP is serving as its legal advisor.

About MoneyGram

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 press release 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 press release that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, among other things, statements regarding the Euronet proposal and the MoneyGram board of directors’ review thereof, any future determination by the MoneyGram board of directors, the likelihood of the merger with Ant Financial being consummated, and the likelihood of the Euronet Proposal resulting in a definitive agreement on the terms thereof or at all. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the risk that Euronet may withdraw or modify the terms of its proposal, 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.

Additional Information for Stockholders.

In connection with the proposed merger with Ant Financial, MoneyGram has filed a preliminary proxy statement and will file a definitive proxy statement and other materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, MoneyGram may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT(S) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement(s) (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by the Company, at the Company’s website, corporate.moneygram.com, or at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The proxy statement(s) and other relevant documents may also be obtained for free from the Company by writing to MoneyGram International, Inc., 2828 North Harwood Street, 15th Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201, Attention: Investor Relations.

Participants in the Solicitation

The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Company in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the 2016 annual meeting of stockholders for the Company, which was filed with the SEC on April 4, 2016. This document can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the preliminary proxy statement and will be contained in the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

MoneyGram Contact
Michael Freitag / Joseph Sala / Viveca Tress
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Phone: 212 355 4449

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Oglala Lakota College Partners with Honda to Provide STEM Education to Reservation Schools

March 20, 2017

Honda-funded program uses astronomy to help preserve Lakota history and culture.

TORRANCE, California, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To address the issue of low science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) proficiency on the reservation and increase exposure to STEM opportunities, Oglala Lakota College and the American Honda Foundation have partnered on the Lakota Star Knowledge Project. The program provides STEM curriculum, research and outreach to kindergarten through twelfth-grade Native American youth on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. A new Honda Community Partners Spotlight video about the program can be seen at Honda.us/LakotaStarKnowledge.

The Lakota Star Knowledge Project was designed to increase students’ STEM knowledge while helping to preserve their native history and culture. With an emphasis on astronomy, the program uses a portable Starlab planetarium to make STEM more relatable and accessible to youth. The Starlab serves as a backdrop to learn the Lakota cosmology, with community elders and spiritual leaders delivering oral tradition, storytelling, demonstrations and field research.

“By combining the Lakota culture with Western science, we’ve developed a curriculum that brings STEM education and activities to reservation schools,” said Michelle Salvatore, Science Engineering Mathematics Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) Director at Oglala Lakota College. “It’s important that we introduce students to STEM at an early age to stimulate interest, encourage career aspirations and open their minds to possibilities in higher education.”

“The Lakota Star Knowledge Project is an essential part of the educational development of Pine Ridge youth,” said Alexandra Warnier, manager, American Honda Foundation. “Due to the limited resources on the reservation, these students would have little exposure to STEM concepts without this program.”

For more information about Oglala Lakota College and its STEM outreach programs, visit http://www.olc.edu/departments/ms-tech/outreach/semaa.htm.

About Honda
Honda seeks to be a company that society wants to exist, creating products and technologies that improve the lives of people while minimizing the environmental impacts of its products and business operations to ensure a sustainable future for society. Honda is also committed to making positive contributions to the communities where we do business, to socially responsible business practices and to the promotion of diversity in our workforce. From our involvement in STEM education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to our support of pediatric brain tumor research, and volunteer efforts by Honda associates, including environmental clean-up activities, Honda believes in giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Honda supports a variety of initiatives aimed at advancing education and creating experiences of discovery that help young people see and achieve their own dreams. Honda’s partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund is one of many programs demonstrating Honda’s commitment to the Latino community and to helping young people access The Power of Dreams. Find out more at csr.honda.com.

About the American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation is dedicated to helping prepare America’s children for tomorrow’s challenges. The Foundation focuses its efforts in the areas of youth and scientific education, with a specific focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects and the environment. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $37 million to organizations serving over 117 million people in every state in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.foundation.honda.com.

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Hidden Salt: How Everyday Foods Harm You

March 20, 2017

LEAWOOD, Kansas, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s in your bread. Your cheese. Your soup. It’s everywhere, and it could be killing you. What is it? Salt.

That’s why, in observation of World Salt Awareness Week (March 20–26, 2017), the American Academy of Family Physicians is spreading the word and offering resources to help consumers lower their daily intake of “hidden” salt in the foods they eat. Why? Because too much salt in the diet raises blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke — two of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Many Americans think they only get too much salt when they use it at the dining room table. In reality, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that Americans get 77 percent of their salt from processed foods and restaurant meals, compared to 6 percent from the salt shaker at the table and 5 percent added during home cooking. As a result, Americans ages 2 and up consume an average 3,400 milligrams of salt each day — well above the recommended Federal Drug Administration’s guideline of 2,300 milligrams per day, or 1,500 milligrams per day for people diagnosed with or at risk for high blood pressure.

“Salt is hiding everywhere, so it doesn’t take much to reach the FDA’s recommended daily allowance,” said John Meigs, Jr., MD, president of the AAFP. “There are 2,300 milligrams of sodium — the chemical name for salt — in a single teaspoon of table salt. It’s a real challenge to reduce salt intake, even for people who are highly motivated to do so.”

Where is all of this “hidden” salt? According to the CDC, a significant amount of the salt we eat comes from the following 10 types of foods:

Breads and rolls
Cold cuts and cured meat (e.g., deli or packaged ham or turkey)
Pizza
Fresh and processed poultry
Soups
Sandwiches such as cheeseburgers
Cheese
Pasta dishes (not including macaroni and cheese)
Meat-mixed dishes such as meat loaf and tomato sauce
Snacks such as chips, pretzels and popcorn

In an effort to reduce the national level of heart disease and stroke from high blood pressure, the FDA has called on restaurants and food companies to voluntarily reduce the amount of salt used in their products over the next 10 years, with the goal of decreasing Americans’ salt intake to 2,300 milligrams a day or less. The AAFP supports voluntary goals for reducing salt in commercial products, which has proven effective in other countries.

The CDC estimates nearly 400,000 Americans die each year due to health problems stemming from high blood pressure. Unfortunately, implementation of the voluntary guidelines will be slow to gain traction. So, what can individuals do in the meantime to reduce the amount of salt they consume? Start by reading nutrition labels, which indicate how much sodium is in the product. One can also regulate salt consumption by preparing healthy food at home. Non-processed fresh foods that are high in fiber are ideal. Think fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat and whole grains.

While it would be difficult to entirely eliminate processed foods from one’s diet, it is possible to make smarter choices, Meigs said. Different brands of the same foods often contain varying levels of salt. For example, a slice of white bread can range anywhere from 80 to 230 milligrams of salt. Salt levels in a can of chicken noodle soup can range from 100 to 900 milligrams per serving.

When dining out at restaurants, it is often difficult to know how much salt is in your meal. If nutrition information isn’t included on the menu, you may need to do some homework in advance by visiting the restaurant’s website, Meigs advised. You may be surprised to find that items billed as “light or healthy fare” are often high in salt.

“Even meals that seem healthy, like a turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese, can have high levels of salt. It may not even taste salty. That’s why it’s important to read nutrition labels and talk with your family physician about your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, family health history, and ways to prevent health problems before they start,” Meigs said. “What you eat should be a very important part of that conversation.”

Dr. Meigs also points to familydoctor.org and cdc.gov as credible websites for education about the effects of salt on your body and tips for reducing salt consumption.

About the American Academy of Family Physicians
Founded in 1947, the AAFP represents 124,900 physicians and medical students nationwide. It is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care.

Family physicians conduct approximately one in five office visits — that’s 192 million visits annually or 48 percent more than the next most visited medical specialty. Today, family physicians provide more care for America’s underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care.

To learn more about the specialty of family medicine, the AAFP’s positions on issues and clinical care, and for downloadable multi-media highlighting family medicine, visit aafp.org/media. For information about health care, health conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, familydoctor.org.

NIOXIN Announces Naya Rivera As New Celebrity Brand Ambassador

March 20, 2017

WOODLAND HILLS, California, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NIOXIN^®, the #1 Globally Selling Salon Brand for Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair, today announced actress, singer and author Naya Rivera as the brand’s new Celebrity Ambassador. Together, NIOXIN and Rivera will help give a voice to the 75% of Americans who are worried about losing their hair* and the 46% of Americans who think there is nothing they can do to prevent their hair from thinning. NIOXIN encourages and empowers men and women to talk openly about thinning hair, and Rivera will lead the charge in helping normalize this otherwise taboo and embarrassing subject.

NIOXIN's new Celebrity Brand Ambassador, Naya Rivera.

Speaking to the 59% of women who do not know that giving birth can cause hair loss, Rivera will also help educate consumers, specifically new mothers. As a new mom herself, Rivera knows firsthand about the struggles of postpartum hair loss and the effect it can have on a woman, both physically and emotionally. Rivera’s confidence and honesty inspire women around the world to embrace their struggles and view them as an opportunity to take action, by simply talking with family and friends or consulting with a stylist.

“I am so thrilled to join the NIOXIN team as their Celebrity Brand Ambassador! Thinning hair has been misrepresented for so long and I think it’s about time we elevate the conversation. I’m excited to really help people – whether there’s a new mom out there who doesn’t understand why her hair has changed or started to thin, or a woman who is constantly dealing with dry scalp (like I was) – there is a solution,” says Rivera.

NIOXIN continues to pave the way forward for those seeking a solution to thicker, fuller-looking hair. To find the nearest NIOXIN salon, visit: www.nioxin.com and to see upcoming content of Rivera, follow NIOXIN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #FullHairFullLife

About Coty Inc.
We celebrate and liberate the diversity of your beauty. Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with approximately $9 billion in revenue. Its strong entrepreneurial heritage has created an iconic portfolio of leading beauty brands. Coty is the global leader in fragrances, a strong number two in professional salon hair color & styling, and number three in color cosmetics. Coty operates three divisions – Coty Consumer Beauty, which is focused on color cosmetics, retail hair coloring and styling products, body care and mass fragrances sold primarily in the mass retail channels with brands such as Cover Girl, Max Factor and Rimmel; Coty Luxury, which is focused on prestige fragrances and skincare with brands such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Gucci and philosophy; and Coty Professional Beauty, which is focused on servicing salon owners and professionals in both hair and nail, with brands such as Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional and OPI. Coty has over 20,000 colleagues globally and its products are sold in over 130 countries. Coty and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize our impact on the environment.
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

About Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera is an American actress, singer, and author most widely recognized for her work as Santana Lopez on Fox’s award-winning musical comedy GLEE. Rivera’s character was known for maintaining her snarky, bad girl cheerleader persona throughout the series. With this role, Rivera gained critical acclaim for portraying one of the first characters on network television to explore her sexual orientation. Rivera’s talent as a singer and actor led her to tour with GLEE LIVE across the nation, which was then released as GLEE: THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE in 2011. Earlier this year Rivera starred in Sony Crackle’s MAD FAMILIES, a comedic feature film from Fred Wolf and David Spade, which also starred Charlie Sheen and Leah Remini.
In 2016, Rivera released her funny and deeply personal memoir SORRY NOT SORRY: DREAMS, MISTAKES, AND GROWING UP. The book recounts her successes and missteps, urging young women to pursue their dreams and to refuse to let past mistakes define them.
At age four, Rivera burst into the acting scene in Eddie Murphy’s sitcom THE ROYAL FAMILY opposite Redd Foxx on CBS. She then appeared in THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR starring Will Smith; opposite the lovable ultra-nerd Steve Urkel character on FAMILY MATTERS; recurring on THE BERNIE MAC SHOW; and in DEVIOUS MAIDS produced by Eva Longoria.
Rivera lives in Los Angeles with her son Josey.

*KRC Research conducted the NIOXIN survey via an online survey of a total of 1,000 US adults ages 18+ with an oversample of up to 300 new moms in June 2016.

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