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More Daylight, More Magic.

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As today marks the Spring Equinox, longer days and warmer temps test guys’ looks and they need more from their products in order to dial-up their personal style. Now guys can take full advantage of the 12 hours of sunlight with the AXE Advanced Collection, including the first-ever men’s body washes in the U.S. to feature 12-hour touch-release technology.

More than nine in ten millennial men (94%) wish they could keep the shower-fresh feeling with them all day1, and with the new AXE Adrenaline Cool Charge and Urban Charcoal Clean Body Washes, they can look and feel as good as they did when they first got out of the shower.

“Today’s guy requires product innovations and advanced technology that keep up with his style,” says Donna Foster, Senior Scientist, Unilever. “The AXE Advanced Collection body washes are designed with millions of microscopic encaps that are deposited onto the skin so every time his body is touched throughout the day, it creates a burst of fragrance.”

Developed by renowned fragrance house Firmenich, AXE Adrenaline Cool Charge and Urban Charcoal Clean Body Wash fragrances contain notes of chilly iced mint and refreshing ginger, and charcoal with a touch of watermint respectively. With intoxicating fragrances and state-of-the-art technology, guys can feel confidently fresh all day, all season.

About the Advanced Collection

In addition to the new 12-hour touch-release technology found in the new AXE Adrenaline Cool Charge and Urban Charcoal Clean Body Washes, the premium Advanced Collection also includes deodorant products designed to help guys look their best. New AXE Anti-Marks Protection Antiperspirants, available in sticks and dry sprays, go beyond standard odor and wetness protection to include anti-yellow stains and anti- white marks technology so guys can keep their white shirts white and black shirts black throughout the season.

Visit AXE at AXE.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook to learn more about the Advanced Collection, find style inspiration, get access to exclusive content, special promotions, and more.

About AXE®
AXE, the No. 1 men’s fragrance brand in the world*, champions individuality and self-expression by encouraging guys to embrace their personal style. With a full line of grooming products including daily fragrance sprays, deodorants, anti-perspirants, shower gels, shampoos and styling products, AXE gives guys the tools to express what makes them unique, authentic and ultimately attractive to the world around them.

*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2015ed, Men’s Deodorants & Mass and Premium Men’s Fragrances retail value sales combined, as per umbrella brand name classification, 2014; Lynx includes all AXE/Lynx/Ego sales

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

  • Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
  • Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
  • Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

1 These are findings from an Ipsos poll conducted October 7-11, 2016 on behalf of Unilever. For the survey, a sample of 1,000 U.S. adults between the ages 18 and 34 was interviewed online, in English. For more information on this study, including findings and full methodology, please visit the Ipsos News Center.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Statement attributable to:
David W. Parke, II, M.D.
CEO, American Academy of Ophthalmology

“The American Academy of Ophthalmology today reiterates its support of the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations of stem cell therapy in the use of ophthalmic care.

“The blinding of three patients following stem cell injections from a clinic in Florida, as documented in a recent New England Journal of Medicine study, is tragic. While tantalizing for individuals desperately looking for a cure, research has yet to support the adoption of stem cell therapy treatment outside of clinical trials.

“These cases in Florida reaffirm our belief that emerging treatments, such as stem cell therapy, has not yielded sufficient proof. There must be a pause before proceeding, and care should be led by fully trained physicians.

“There is no substitute for scientific validation when patient safety is at risk.”

The Academy has previously issued clinical guidance that covers the appropriate use of stem cell therapy in eye care. These recent cases confirm the Academy’s belief that the FDA should thoroughly investigate and level regulatory action against unlicensed clinics who offer stem cell therapy treatments outside of clinical trials.

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.

March of Dimes Launches New Prematurity Campaign Collaborative

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new collaborative of 200 leading maternal and child health organizations and experts nationwide, including parents and community groups, has been created by the March of Dimes to foster communities in which newborns, especially the most vulnerable, can get the healthiest start to life possible.

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The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign Collaborative aims to achieve equity and demonstrated improvements in the preterm birth rate. Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) and its complications are the leading causes of death of babies in the United States.

“The high rate of prematurity in the U.S. is an avoidable human tragedy,” says Stacey D. Stewart, president of the March of Dimes. “It is unacceptable to the March of Dimes that babies in this country have different chances of surviving and thriving based simply on where they were born and the circumstances of their birth. The Prematurity Campaign Collaborative will help the March of Dimes fulfill its goal to give every baby a fair chance of being born healthy.”

Babies who survive an early birth often have lifelong health problems such as cerebral palsy, vision and hearing loss, and intellectual disabilities. Even babies born just a few weeks early have a greater risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), feeding difficulties, temperature instability (hypothermia), jaundice and delayed brain development.

A 2006 report from the National Academy of Medicine estimated that in addition to the human toll, the economic costs of prematurity to individuals, families, and society were $26.2 billion annually, including medical and health care, early intervention, and special education. 

The rate of preterm birth in the U.S. increased slightly in 2015, according figures from to the National Center for Health Statistics. Across the country, preterm birth rates were nearly 48 percent higher among black women and more than 15 percent higher among American Indian/Alaska Native women compared to white women.

“While we had seen declines in the preterm birth rate over the previous eight years, 2015 data showed that progress has stalled and that the rates actually got worse,” says Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, FAAP, director, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a co-chair of the Steering Committee that will guide the work of the Collaborative. “The U.S. leads the world in medical research and care, but we can strive to do more to prevent prematurity, especially in our most vulnerable communities.”

“We can no longer accept the high rates of preterm birth and unjust inequities experienced by women and children in America,” says Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, chief medical officer of the March of Dimes and a co-chair of the Steering Committee. “To prevent preterm birth, we have to promote good health for everyone, regardless of their income, education, racial/ethnic background or insurance status.”

The Collaborative’s first virtual meeting is on Monday, March 20, 2:30-4:00 pm Eastern time. Interested organizations and individuals are invited to join the meeting to learn more about the Collaborative’s plans, and may register for the meeting here.

Collaborative participants have identified five critical strategies that are now being pursued:

  • promoting health equity;
  • improving clinical and public health practice;
  • expanding research and translating findings to new forms of prevention and treatment;
  • developing effective messaging to raise awareness about the urgent problem of prematurity and public policies to prevent it; and
  • aligning funding and resources.

For more information, visit the Prematurity Campaign Collaborative at prematurityprevention.org or follow the group on Twitter at handle @marchofdimes and hashtag #prematuritycollab.

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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MoneyGram Wins “Best Cash Innovation” at 5th Annual Innovation Awards Ceremony

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DALLAS, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second year in a row, MoneyGram‘s (NASDAQ: MGI) commitment to innovation has been recognized at the prestigious 2017 PYMNTS.com Innovation Project Awards ceremony. The MoneyGram MobilePass™ service received a silver medal in the “Best Cash Innovation” category.  

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“We are proud to once again be recognized as an innovation leader in our industry,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s chief executive officer. “MoneyGram MobilePass is another example of our continued investment in transforming the customer experience through timely and relevant digital innovations. Knowing our customers, understanding their needs and meeting their expectations is what drives our product development. We look forward to expanding our MoneyGram MobilePass service globally as we continue to deliver on our promise to make money transfers easier for our customers while delivering exceptional customer service.” 

MoneyGram MobilePass allows customers to stage a transaction on a mobile device or online and pay for the transaction at one of MoneyGram’s thousands of locations across the United States. It is just one of the many digital innovations the company has invested in to offer a hybrid approach to money transfer that allows senders and receivers to transact in any way they choose.

Customers can easily access MoneyGram MobilePass online or from a mobile device at moneygram.com/mobilepass.  

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

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.

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El Tiempo Latino Publisher Launches Podcast Series, “Point-On Latino with Javier Marin”

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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Javier Marin, publisher of El Tiempo Latino newspaper in DC, today launched a podcast series, “Point-On Latino with Javier Marin,” that will discuss key issues that impact Latino communities in the Washington area, and across the country.

In his first podcast, which can be downloaded here, Marin explains why he is launching a Powermeter 100 at a June event in The Washington Post Live Center.  The Powermeter 100 will honor individuals regardless of their race or ethnicity who are making significant contributions to area Latino communities and enhancing the quality of life for residents of those communities.

“We need to honor everybody who makes an impact in this community, and when we say make an impact, what we mean is it doesn’t have to be a Latino,” he says in the podcast.  “…It’s just honoring the impact they make in the community, and that has never been done in this city.”

Furthermore, Marin noted that a Powermeter 100 has been successful in Boston where he also publishes the El Planeta newspaper.  Powermeter 100 was started 11 years ago in Boston and honors government, civic, sports and community leaders. Honorees have included former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, Boston Archbishop Sean O’Malley, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warner and Ed Markey, and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.

“We hope the podcast series, along with our newspaper and website, will better inform Latino communities and provide them the data and information they need,” says Marin.

Nominations for the DC Powermeter 100 can be made by going to www.eltiempolatino.com/powermeter

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202-828-1242/ [email protected]

Allstate, MasterCard, Sprint and other Fortune 500 Companies Join Portada’s New Sports Marketing Board

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NEW YORK, March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada (www.portada-online.com), the leading provider of Marketing News and Intelligence, today presented its 2017 Sports Marketing Board, which will feature 12 brand marketing and agency luminaries. The announcement underscores Portada’s new commitment to serving the vibrant sports and soccer marketing sectors.

Portada Sports Marketing Board Members

  • John Alvarado, VP Brand Marketing, Crown Imports
  • Analia Benedetti, Director of Shopper Marketing and Multicultural, Kellogg
  • Ed Carias, Sr. Brand Manager, el Jimador Tequila – North American Region, Brown-Forman
  • Ramiro Crespo, Multicultural Channel Strategy, Sprint
  • Jeff Garrant, Senior Partner, Director Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Maxus
  • Jorge Inda Meza, Marketing Director Region West, Anheuser-Busch
  • Daniel Keats, Director Sports and Sponsorships, Consumer Marketing, Allstate Insurance
  • Ivonne Kinser, AFM ‎Director Digital Strategy & Innovation, Avocados from Mexico
  • Michael Neuman, EVP, Managing Partner, Scout Sports and Entertainment
  • Felix Palau, VP, Tecate, Heineken
  • Mike Tasevsky, SVP U.S. Sponsorship, MasterCard
  • Kymber Umana, ‎Hispanic Marketing Manager, Sprint

As members of the Sports Marketing Board, these leaders and innovators will participate in Portada’s marquee events and provide thought leadership to Portada writers and researchers.

“I am very excited to join the Portada’s Sports Marketing Board and contribute career insights to increase the amount of sports marketing content that they publish.  They have assembled a very impressive group of industry leaders on their board and I am thrilled to collaborate with all of them,” says Michael Neuman, the EVP and managing partner at Scout Sports and Entertainment. 
Daniel Keats, the Director of Sports and Sponsorships for consumer marketing at Allstate Insurance notes that “sports are a major passion point impacting consumers across all segments,” and that is important to have a specific focus on unique content, programming, and market intelligence when engaging consumers through this powerful medium.”

“It is a real privilege to have the backing of this outstanding group of brand marketing and agency executives. This sports marketing board will be essential to our efforts to produce high-quality events and provide value for our partners and sponsors,” says Marcos Baer, the publisher of Portada.  “Due to their rapidly growing popularity among overall U.S. and multicultural audiences, we are substantially increasing our coverage of soccer and sports marketing,” Baer adds.

 COMPONENTS OF PORTADA’S SPORTS MARKETING PROGRAMMING

SUBSCRIBE TO PORTADA’S DAILY SPORTS MARKETING E-LETTER (FREE):
https://www.portada-online.com/2017/03/07/sports-marketing-e-letter/

For information on sponsorship opportunities and other creative ways to align your brand with Portada’s Sports Marketing Platform, please reach out to Director of Sales and Marketing, Kelley Eberhardt at [email protected].

Twitter: @portada_online 
Facebook: @portada  (https://www.facebook.com/portada/) 
Join on LinkedIn: Portada’s Cross-Cultural Marketing Discussion Group  (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2026937)

Contact Information:
Kelley Eberhardt
Director of Sales and Marketing, Portada
Email: [email protected]

FAU Poll Shows Majority of Floridians Want to Keep or Expand Obamacare and Oppose New Healthcare Proposals

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The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A majority of Floridians would like to expand the Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as Obamacare) or keep the law as is, while nearly three-quarters of them are concerned that people would lose their health insurance if the law is repealed, according to a statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI). 

The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

When asked about the Affordable Care Act, 46 percent of respondents said they approve of the healthcare law, while 39 percent said they disapprove. Similarly, 39 percent of Floridians would like to expand Obamacare and 14 percent want to keep it as is, while 18 percent want to repeal the law and 29 percent said they would like to replace the law.

Overall, 73 percent were concerned that people would lose their health insurance if Obamacare were repealed. When asked if government should be responsible for ensuring all Americans have healthcare coverage, 64 percent said “yes” while 19 percent disagreed.

Only one of the Republican healthcare proposals, lifting the $2,600 cap on flexible spending accounts to allow workers to set aside more pretax money to pay out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, had net positive support with 43 percent approving and 29 percent opposing.

A proposal to repeal the 3.8 percent tax on investment income, which helps fund Obamacare and affects households making more than $250,000, garnered 31 percent support compared with 40 percent opposition. Likewise, a proposal to replace healthcare subsidies with a refund tax credit of $2,000-$4,000 depending on an individual’s age and income had 26 percent support and 38 percent opposition.

Respondents strongly opposed other proposals as well, including reducing federal funding to the Medicaid program, which was opposed by 74 percent. Only 15 percent of respondents support a proposal to increase premiums by 30 percent for a year for those who let their insurance lapse for at least 63 days. A proposal to allow insurers to increase what they charge older consumers was the least popular, with 76 percent opposing.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating was 36 percent.

The online survey, which polled 500 Florida residents from March 10-13, has a margin of error of +/- 4.3 percentage points.

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Acura Electrifies SUV Lineup with Powerful and Efficient 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid

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The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is set to electrify the company's SUV lineup when it arrives in Acura dealers at the beginning of April.

TORRANCE, California, March 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura’s first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD.  With a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $51,9601, a premium of only $1,500 over the conventional MDX SH-AWD®, the MDX Sport Hybrid applies Acura’s innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system, a ground-breaking technology first offered in the RLX Sport Hybrid and more recently, the NSX supercar.

The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is set to electrify the company's SUV lineup when it arrives in Acura dealers at the beginning of April.

The 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is engineered for customers who desire the ultimate in driving refinement, technological sophistication and prestige in a three-row Acura SUV. Taking full advantage of the immediate, high-torque performance of its three powerful electric motors, along with the always-on capabilities of electric torque vectoring, the MDX Sport Hybrid substantially expands dynamic performance and fuel efficiency for luxury SUV customer’s everyday driving needs – all without sacrificing interior space or cargo volume.

Unique elements of the MDX Sport Hybrid’s design and engineering versus its non-hybrid counterpart include the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® powertrain with three electric motors and 7-speed dual clutch transmission (7DCT), an advanced Electro Servo braking system, new and model-exclusive Active Damper technology, and an expanded-range Integrated Dynamics System with four distinct modes, including new SPORT+ mode.

The MDX Sport Hybrid’s Integrated Dynamics System engages with nine different dynamic systems within the vehicle, including its electric motors, throttle, steering, transmission and Active Dampers, to provide the driver with an expanded range of selectable performance characteristics to suit their varied driving needs and desires.

The MDX Sport Hybrid is offered in two sophisticated grades: the MDX with Technology Package and the MDX with Advance Package. Both grades have exclusive interior trim, stainless steel sport pedals and feature wood interior accents; wood trim accents are only available with the Advance Package for the other two MDX variants. The MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package includes versatile seating for seven passengers, while the Advance Package features a 6-passenger interior with second-row captain’s chairs and large second-row center console in place of a three-person bench seat.

New Features

  • Three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® powertrain
  • 3.0-liter, SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine
  • 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT)
  • 4-mode Integrated Dynamics System with SPORT+ mode
  • Active Dampers
  • Electric Servo Brake System
  • Exclusive interior trim
  • Body-color lower side sills and front/rear skid garnishes
  • SH-AWD® badge on rear and Hybrid badges on front fenders

Powertrain

The MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain boasts a total system output of 321 horsepower3 and 289 lb.-ft. of torque, up 31 horsepower over the non-hybrid MDX, making it the most powerful Acura production SUV ever built. EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/27/27 mpg2 (city/highway/combined) are up 8/1/6 mpg over the non-hybrid variant.

A 3.0 liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6 power plant with i-VTEC® valvetrain and selectable idle-stop capability provides primary motive force, with a peak output of 257 horsepower (SAE net) at 6,300 rpm and 218 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net) at 5,000 rpm. Three electric motors – a front motor built into the 7DCT, and a rear Twin Motor Unit (TMU) – provide instant torque for a more responsive and vivid driving experience. 

An advanced 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) is standard, a feature in common with the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® sedan and in 9-speed form in the NSX. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, the DCT offers ultra-quick gear changes and operates without a torque converter, improving efficiency. The 7DCT can operate in fully automatic mode, or it can be shifted manually via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The hybrid powertrain also features several advancements as part of the on-going development of Acura hybrid technology, including improvements in cooling and packaging of the IPU and PCU, as well as increased hybrid battery power density.  

Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)

The MDX Sport Hybrid employs groundbreaking technology offered in the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan. The MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system is optimized to provide both outstanding performance and class-leading fuel efficiency. Depending on the driving mode (COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORT and SPORT+), the system utilizes the V-6 engine, 7DCT with built-in motor, TMU and battery pack to provide exhilarating and confidence-inspiring performance while maximizing efficiency.  

The MDX Sport Hybrid’s electric SH-AWD® system operates independently of the gasoline engine as the two rear-mounted electric motors dynamically apportion both positive and negative torque directly to the rear wheels. This system provides for dynamic, immediate and always-on torque vectoring capabilities while eliminating the weight and energy losses associated with a conventional driveshaft and differential mechanism.

When cornering, the MDX Sport Hybrid delivers positive torque to the outside rear wheel, much like mechanical SH-AWD®, to create a yaw moment. In addition, the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® can simultaneously apply regenerative brake torque to the inside rear wheel during cornering to further enhance cornering control, a function unique to the Sport Hybrid powertrain. As the MDX Sport Hybrid doesn’t rely on engine torque, the electrified SUV can create a larger torque difference between the left and right rear wheels, even during small throttle applications, at low engine speeds or when decelerating. This substantially magnifies the positive handling benefits of SH-AWD® across a much wider range of driving conditions.

Safety Performance

All 2017 Acura MDX models come equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies: Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM). All models also come equipped with a multi-angle rearview camera, and the top grade adds blind spot information, front and rear parking sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and new Auto High Beam.

Combining AcuraWatch™ with Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 MDX delivers intelligent safety and confident driving performance at the top of the competitive segment, and targets top safety ratings; a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already been achieved, and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is anticipated.

2017 MDX Sport Hybrid Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

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MSRP1

EPA RATING2

MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package

$51,960

26/27/27

MDX Sport Hybrid with Advance Package

$58,000

26/27/27

The MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, with five consecutive years of 50,000 sales. The 2017 MDX was designed by the Acura Design Studio in Torrance, Calif. and the MDX Sport Hybrid is manufactured at the company’s Lincoln, Ala. plant using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience.

The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium, luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. Last spring, Acura launched the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

For More Information

Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $975.00. Dealer prices may vary.

2 Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition and other factors.

3 Combined system horsepower as measured by the peak, concurrent output of the three electric motors and gasoline engine.

 

The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid applies a variation of Acura's 3-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system from the NSX to create Acura's first-ever hybrid SUV.

 

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(Español) La Hora del Planeta: apaga la luz y hazte escuchar para apoyar las acciones ante el cambio climático

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MoneyGram Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from Euronet Worldwide

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DALLAS, March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal 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.

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Consistent with its fiduciary duties, MoneyGram’s Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, will carefully review and consider the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

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 terms of the definitive merger agreement with Ant Financial and MoneyGram’s Board has not changed its recommendation in support of the merger agreement with Ant Financial.

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 Director’s review thereof. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the risk that Euronet may withdraw 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 ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH ANT FINANCIAL.

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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