Clearpoint Receives $350,000 Grant from the SunTrust Foundation to fund Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) in Atlanta

April 4, 2017

ATLANTA, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the SunTrust Foundation announced a grant of $350,000 to Clearpoint’s Hispanic Center for Financial Excellence (HCFE) program in Atlanta, which helps low- to moderate-income families achieve financial stability through free financial education, advice, and tools.

“On behalf of the SunTrust Foundation, we’re proud to partner with the HCFE to help more people get access to the resources they need to build their financial confidence,” said Jenna Kelly, president and CEO of SunTrust Bank’s Atlanta division. “Our goal is to eliminate the financial stress that people feel and help them take steps in the right direction.”

At the HCFE, advisors meet with clients one-on-one to discuss their needs, gain a clear understanding of their current financial situation, identify goals, and establish personalized action plans. Advisors also conduct group classes on topics tailored to meet the needs of the Hispanic community at different life stages and in a culturally welcoming environment.

“The guidance that we’ve received from the HCFE has helped open doors for us,” said Blanca Andrade, a client of the HCFE. “By taking the recommended actions, we have started to reach our financial goals.”

Two-thirds of HCFE clients begin regularly contributing to an emergency savings goal. HCFE clients also report an increased understanding of the financial system through the guidance they receive.

“The HCFE is a valuable program that directly aligns with SunTrust Bank’s purpose of Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being,” said David Fuller, president of the SunTrust Foundation. “This grant was strategically allocated to help all individuals achieve the feeling of confidence that comes when one is financially capable.”

The HCFE was established in 2012 in Atlanta by Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions, a division of Money Management International (MMI), and expanded to Miami in 2014. The generous support provided by the SunTrust Foundation is expected to allow the HCFE to reach 3,000 clients.

CONTACT:
Thomas Nitzsche
Media Relations, Clearpoint
404.490.2227
[email protected]

About Clearpoint Credit Counseling Solutions (Clearpoint)
Clearpoint, a division of Money Management International (MMI) is a nonprofit organization that helps consumers build long-term economic security by providing a full range of solutions-focused financial education, counseling, coaching, and advisory services for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Clearpoint is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a system-wide accredited business with the Council on Better Business Bureaus, and a Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency. Free appointments for counseling may be scheduled by calling 800.750.2227 (se habla español). For more about Clearpoint, visit clearpoint.org.

About SunTrust Foundation
The SunTrust Foundation is committed to SunTrust Bank’s purpose of Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being by engaging organizations to advance financial confidence. Grants and activities focus primarily on financial empowerment, but also include education, health and human services, civic improvement and cultural growth. The SunTrust Foundation supports American Red Cross disaster relief efforts and contributes as a United Way Global Corporate Leader. Established in 2008 by a contribution from SunTrust Bank, the SunTrust Foundation has proudly provided grants totaling more than $112 million throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

HBO Latino® To Premiere “The Juanes Effect: De Canciones Y Transformaciones,” An Intimate Special Starring Twenty-Three Time GRAMMY®/Latin GRAMMY® Award-Winner Juanes On May 19

April 4, 2017

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NEW YORK, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HBO Latino® will bring audiences an intimate 30-minute special on Colombian superstar Juanes, which tells his story through the eyes of the people he’s touched with his voice, music, and love. The Juanes Effect: De Canciones Y Transformaciones premieres on Friday, May 19^th at 7:30 PM ET, followed by an in-studio concert of the new album Mis Planes Son Amarte at 8:00 PM ET. The special and concert will air across all of the channel’s platforms including HBO NOW^®, HBO GO^®, HBO On Demand^® and affiliate portals.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8038451-hbo-latino-the-juanes-effect/

For the first time, Juanes opens the doors to his home, giving HBO Latino an exclusive look into his life. The Juanes Effect: De Canciones Y Transformaciones takes you on a journey from his home in Miami to his homeland Medellín, Colombia as he prepares for the upcoming release of Mis Planes Son Amarte – Latin music’s first major visual album. Through a series of interviews, artists, producers, friends, and family, explore the meaning of “the Juanes effect” and how his passion for music touches everyone around him. “We are delighted and immensely proud to have Juanes as part of a growing list of top artists featured in our latest HBO Latino Concert event. This special will truly resonate with Juanes’ extensive fan base, as it sheds an intimate light on his musical journey,” said Lucinda Martinez, Senior Vice President of Multicultural and International Marketing at HBO.

After the special, Juanes will continue to delight fans with a concert showcasing an hour of hits and songs from his new album, Mis Planes Son Amarte. Anticipation for the new album, which shares the story of an astronaut’s search for true love across time and space, is already high following the global success of its first single “Fuego” – which reached #1 in 17 countries, including the United States. The album’s second single “Hermosa Ingrata” was a day of release critic’s pick in The New York Times, which declared, “the Colombian cumbia beat, with a touch of rock and a hint of a reggae bass line [is] lean and catchy…[and] the video clip, hints that the visual album offers a bigger story than the song alone.”

With seven previous solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 17 million copies, Juanes is the world’s leading all-Spanish language rock artist. Juanes is frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of 22 million fans. His dedication as a global activist extends beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work.

ABOUT HBO LATINO
HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America, Spain and Caribbean, as well as original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. HBO Latino is included free with an HBO subscription. HBO Latino content can also be accessed on HBO On Demand®, HBO GO® and HBO NOW®.

Stay updated with HBO Latino’s latest news, view compelling video content and get sneak peeks with behind-the-scenes footage on:

Facebook: HBO Latino

YouTube: HBO Latino

Twitter: @HBOLatino

Instagram: @HBOLatino

PNC Foundation, DonorsChoose.org Team Up To Fund Hundreds Of Pre-K Requests For Resources, Experiences

April 4, 2017

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PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The PNC Foundation today funded hundreds of pre-K classroom requests as part of a new $5 million grant to DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with enhanced classroom resources and experiences to inspire their students’ love of learning.

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Today’s donation of $504,000 flash funded 849 projects in public and charter pre-K classrooms in 22 states and Washington, D.C. where The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) conducts business. The PNC Foundation entered the grant-funded alliance to further the mission of PNC Grow Up Great^®, a $350 million, multi-year bilingual initiative in early childhood education.

The PNC Foundation’s gift to support pre-K classrooms also enables DonorsChoose.org to expand its education funding platform to include project requests from Head Start teachers for the first time. DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that connects individual donors with classrooms in need, and this is the first expansion to reach a new audience of teachers in DonorsChoose.org’s 17-year history.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of PNC’s longstanding commitment to early childhood learning,” said Charles Best, DonorsChoose.org founder. “Their generosity will help us expand the DonorsChoose.org platform to serve Head Start classrooms nationwide, ensuring that many more pre-K teachers have resources they need to give their students a solid educational foundation.”

Teacher requests for educational resources range from books to art supplies, science equipment, field trips and more, according to DonorsChoose.org. Frequent requests include technology and visits from specialized educators.

A recent study conducted by the National Head Start Association showed that 94 percent of teachers say they need more resources to enrich the classroom, but 84 percent say they are unable to fund experiences they want to provide.

The study also noted that 93 percent of those queried either considered buying or bought classroom supplies out of their own pockets; 88 percent reported spending up to $500.

“Head Start supports our nation’s most vulnerable children by offering a comprehensive, high quality early-learning experience that prepares them for kindergarten and strengthens family participation in their children’s learning,” said Yasmina S. Vinci, executive director, National Head Start Association. “Our research shows almost all Head Start teachers are spending their own dollars on basic resources for students. This is a great opportunity to empower Head Start teachers to secure the resources needed to maximize the Head Start advantage.”

The PNC Foundation Will Match Donations to Pre-K Requests

Following the flash funding today, the PNC Foundation grant will also be used to match, dollar-for-dollar, donations that support pre-K and Head Start projects listed on DonorsChoose.org in the PNC footprint, subject to restrictions and a maximum dollar amount. The match is designed to encourage others to help support preschool programs in public or charter schools and Head Start classrooms. The duration of the match campaign depends on the number of project requests and donations. For specific guidelines on the match offer, visit donorschoose.org.

“PNC’s work with DonorsChoose.org reflects our commitment to helping children get a strong start in life,” said PNC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William S. Demchak. “This program will directly improve pre-K teachers’ ability to help more students reach their full potential and, through their successes, will strengthen the communities we serve.”

Also, the PNC Foundation will provide 14,500 PNC employees who volunteered with Grow Up Great in 2016 a $50 DonorsChoose.org electronic gift card that will enable the employee to select a classroom project for those funds. Since Grow Up Great’s founding, PNC employees have logged more than 652,000 hours for the initiative through a progressive policy that allows 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. Volunteers have collected more than 930,000 books, art supplies, hats, mittens and other items that have been donated for use in classrooms or for the personal well-being of preschool students.

“Our employees are a driving force behind Grow Up Great’s success and impact,” said Sally McCrady, president and chair of the PNC Foundation. “With this grant, we provide our employee volunteers another avenue to demonstrate PNC’s continuing support of early childhood learning as a way to help children and families thrive.”

Teachers and donors should visit www.DonorsChoose.org for more information.

About the Organizations
DonorsChoose.org
Founded in 2000 by a Bronx history teacher, DonorsChoose.org has raised more than $525 million for America’s classrooms. Teachers come to DonorsChoose.org to request the materials and experiences they need most for their classrooms, and donors give to the projects that inspire them. More than 2.5 million people and partners have funded nearly 900,000 projects on the site, reaching 22 million students and making DonorsChoose.org the leading platform for supporting U.S. public schools. DonorsChoose.org is the only crowd funding platform that vets each request, delivers materials directly to schools, and captures the impact of every funded project with photos, thank yous, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. In 2014, DonorsChoose.org made the top 10 of Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, the first time a charity has received such recognition.

National Head Start Association
The National Head Start Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in school and in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in the United States. Visit www.nhsa.org and follow @NatlHeadStart for more information.

PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (www.pnc.com), is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The PNC Foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a bilingual $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.

CONTACT:
Cynthia Montgomery
(704) 968-4716
[email protected]
@cindym_pnc

Trivago to Show Journalists and Influencers how to Leverage Travel Content at #PortadaLat

April 3, 2017

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MIAMI, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, the leading source of expert analysis on the U.S. multicultural and Latin American marketing and innovation spaces has revealed the agenda for the 9th annual edition of PortadaLat in Miami on June 7-8. See the full preliminary agenda here: https://www.portada-online.com/events/portadalat/#Agenda.

“This year we are expanding our program with special emphasis on Innovation and Marketing-Tech in the Travel and Sports Marketing sectors,” says Marcos Baer, publisher of Portada. “More than 100 decision makers and trailblazers in U.S. and Latin American marketing communications will lead different sessions, workshops as well as an innovative award program. As always, networking opportunities will also be very prominent.” Take advantage of the early bird discount by registering before April 14, www.portada-online.com/events/portadalat/#Register.

The first day of PortadaLat on June 7 will focus on how technological innovation is impacting key segments of business and marketing, with an emphasis on Travel and Sports.

Speaking and networking sessions on June 7 will include:

Travel Content: Leveraging travel-related content for multicultural and Hispanic audiences
Exclusive session for journalists and influencers, presented by Trivago.
Hospitality Marketing: How blue chip players are engaging today’s evolving travelers
Technology: How tech is redefining luxury and travel services
Keynote: 10 Reasons marketing technology will drive your company’s success in the next decade by Gary Milner, Director, Global Digital Marketing, Lenovo
Marketing-Tech Innovator Showcase
Sports Content: A key driver to connect with Latin Audiences

The second day of PortadaLat will celebrate brand innovation and take an inside look at how leading companies are boosting their Latin American brand equity and staying relevant in industries that face constant disruption.

Pathbreaking sessions and networking opportunities on June 8 will include:

Marketing the Miami Brand with Alexandra Villoch, publisher of the Miami Herald
Making it Happen: How Bimbo developed its go-to marketing strategy by Ricardo Perez Baez, Global Marketing Communications Director at Grupo Bimbo.
Keynote: How innovation shapes PepsiCo’s Latin American marketing strategy by Ricardo Arias-Nath, CMO, PepsiCo Beverages, Latin America
Pan-regional Marketing Death Match: Major brand and agency executives will include Rafael Lopez de Azua, Head of Media & Digital Latam, Coty Inc.
E-Commerce and Brand Innovation: A showcase of E-Commerce acceleration plans of Fortune 500 companies.

Confirmed Thought Leaders at PortadaLat 2017:

– Gary Milner, Director, Global Digital Marketing, Lenovo
– Mariana Vázquez, Digital Mkt CRM, Nestle
– Luis Perillo, VP, Sales & Marketing, Caribbean & Latin America, Hilton
– Diana Plazas, VP of Brand, Marketing and Digital, Marriott
– Claudio Zboznovits, VP of Global Sales & Business Development, Am Resorts
– Ricardo Pérez Baez, Global Marketing Communications Director, Grupo Bimbo
– Montserrat Santaella, Senior Marketing Manager, Grupo Posadas
– Rafael Lopez de Azua, Head of Media & Digital LATAM, Coty Inc.
– Ricardo Arias-Nath, Chief Marketing Officer, Latin America, PepsiCo
– Carlos Espindola, E-Hub Manager, Latin America,3M
– Mike Tasevsky, SVP U.S. Sponsorship, MasterCard
– Diahann Smith, Multicultural Marketing Manager, Florida Dairy Farmers
– Ed Carias, Sr. Brand Manager, el Jimador Tequila – North American Region, Brown-Forman
– Felix Palau, VP – Tecate, Heineken

Act Fast – Early Bird Registration Ends April 14!
Access the special promotion pricing here: www.portada-online.com/events/portadalat/#Register

To align your brand with the ninth annual edition of PortadaLat, the main conference for Brand Marketers, Digital Innovators, Media Properties and Influencers targeting the Latin American, U.S. Hispanic and multicultural markets, please contact Portada’s Sales and Marketing Director, Kelley Eberhardt at [email protected].

Stay tuned for updates and announcements by following @portada_online and #PortadaLat on Twitter.

2017 #PortadaLat Sponsors & Partners:

Special Breakout Session Sponsor:
Trivago (www.trivago.com)

Distinguished Sponsor:
Taboola (www.taboola.com)
Futbol Sites Network (FSN) (www.futbolsites.net)

Attendee Bag Sponsor:
Latcom (www.latcom.com)

Participating Sponsor:
La Vida Baseball (www.lavidabaseball.com)
H Code Media (http://hcodemedia.com/)

Special Media Partner:
Acceso Miami (http://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/finanzas/acceso-miami/)

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

American Honda Nets New March Sales Records

April 3, 2017

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The 2017 Acura MDX led sales of Acura products in March, just ahead of the launch of the new 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, arriving in dealers this week. The MDX Sport Hybrid is the third application of Acura's performance-focused Sport Hybrid system with SH-AWD, which includes the NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid sedan.

TORRANCE, California, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total March sales of 137,227 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 0.7 percent over March 2016. Honda Division was up 1.8 percent on sales of 125,531 units while Honda trucks set a new March record, gaining 12.6 percent on sales of 61,975. Acura Division sales were down 21.2 percent in March, on sales of 11,696 vehicles.

Honda
Led by trucks with a record month and bolstered by resilient car sales, Honda Division gained 1.8 percent in March. CR-V and HR-V continued their hot streaks, both blowing double-digit holes in their own March records while Ridgeline also made a notable contribution. On the passenger car side, Fit was up 6.1 percent while Civic topped 31,000 sales. Accord posted a strong March with 26,824 new buyers.

Honda trucks had best ever March sales, gaining 12.6 percent on sales of 61,975
- CR-V led truck gains with a March record of 32,872 vehicles, up 23 percent
- HR-V set a new March record, rising 19.6 percent on sales of 7,653
- Ridgeline sales surpassed 3,700 units in March
With another strong month of nearly 32,000 in sales, Civic was easily the best-selling passenger car in America on a retail basis in the first quarter of 2017

“Many automakers are looking for signs of market stability as consumers continue to head towards trucks and SUVs,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “But cars are still a compelling choice for many, especially when you have the right formula. Civic is a great example.”

Acura
Strong sales of Acura trucks in March continued to set the pace for the Acura brand, even as the company prepared to launch the MDX Sport Hybrid—the third and newest installment of the brand’s high-performance Sport Hybrid technology—along with the Acura NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid model. The new MDX is the latest salvo in the evolving Acura lineup prioritizing performance through both powertrain and design. And on April 11, a refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX will be revealed in New York, bringing the Acura Precision Concept-inspired design language to the sedan lineup.

MDX sales totaled 4,141 units in March, up 1.3 percent over 2016

“With the Acura MDX already posting strong sales in the luxury SUV segment, the new MDX Sport Hybrid adds a new performance dimension to provide greater market visibility of our performance hybrid technology and greater purchase consideration for Acura products,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division.

American Honda Vehicle Sales for March 2017
		Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
		March 2017	March 2016	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	March 2017	March 2016	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
American Honda Total		137,227	138,221	-0.7%	-0.7%	365,293	357,703	2.1%	2.1%
Total Car Sales		67,342	73,768	-8.7%	-8.7%	173,606	190,100	-8.7%	-8.7%
Total Truck Sales		69,885	64,453	8.4%	8.4%	191,687	167,603	14.4%	14.4%
Honda Total Car Sales		63,556	68,314	-7.0%	-7.0%	163,800	176,393	-7.1%	-7.1%
Honda Total Truck Sales		61,975	55,055	12.6%	12.6%	169,731	143,435	18.3%	18.3%
Acura Total Car Sales		3,786	5,454	-30.6%	-30.6%	9,806	13,707	-28.5%	-28.5%
Acura Total Truck Sales		7,910	9,398	-15.8%	-15.8%	21,956	24,168	-9.2%	-9.2%
Total Domestic Car Sales		54,063	69,038	-21.7%	-21.7%	139,999	178,977	-21.8%	-21.8%
	Honda Division	50,387	63,716	-20.9%	-20.9%	130,486	165,603	-21.2%	-21.2%
	Acura Division	3,676	5,322	-30.9%	-30.9%	9,513	13,374	-28.9%	-28.9%
Total Domestic Truck Sales		69,885	64,453	8.4%	8.4%	191,687	167,603	14.4%	14.4%
	Honda Division	61,975	55,055	12.6%	12.6%	169,731	143,435	18.3%	18.3%
	Acura Division	7,910	9,398	-15.8%	-15.8%	21,956	24,168	-9.2%	-9.2%
Total Import Car Sales		13,279	4,730	180.7%	180.7%	33,607	11,123	202.1%	202.1%
	Honda Division	13,169	4,598	186.4%	186.4%	33,314	10,790	208.7%	208.7%
	Acura Division	110	132	-16.7%	-16.7%	293	333	-12.0%	-12.0%
Total Import Truck Sales		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Honda Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Acura Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total		125,531	123,369	1.8%	1.8%	333,531	319,828	4.3%	4.3%
	* ACCORD	26,824	30,523	-12.1%	-12.1%	69,815	77,073	-9.4%	-9.4%
	* CIVIC	31,520	32,855	-4.1%	-4.1%	81,654	87,303	-6.5%	-6.5%
	CLARITY FCV	23	0	0.0%	0.0%	92	0	0.0%	0.0%
	CR-Z	129	163	-20.9%	-20.9%	336	483	-30.4%	-30.4%
	* FIT	5,060	4,771	6.1%	6.1%	11,902	11,513	3.4%	3.4%
	INSIGHT	0	2	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	21	-95.2%	-95.2%
	CROSSTOUR	0	110	-100.0%	-100.0%	3	566	-99.5%	-99.5%
	* CR-V	32,872	26,730	23.0%	23.0%	94,057	71,188	32.1%	32.1%
	HR-V	7,653	6,398	19.6%	19.6%	19,696	15,515	26.9%	26.9%
	ODYSSEY	7,727	11,224	-31.2%	-31.2%	21,027	27,439	-23.4%	-23.4%
	PILOT	9,945	10,593	-6.1%	-6.1%	25,224	28,726	-12.2%	-12.2%
	RIDGELINE	3,778	0	0.0%	0.0%	9,724	1	972,300.0%	972,300.0%

	*** Memo: Accord FHEV	1,843	51	3,513.7%	3,513.7%	5,421	190	2,753.2%	2,753.2%
	Memo: Civic Hybrid	15	166	-91.0%	-91.0%	39	470	-91.7%	-91.7%
Acura Division Total		11,696	14,852	-21.2%	-21.2%	31,762	37,875	-16.1%	-16.1%
	ILX	824	1,554	-47.0%	-47.0%	2,256	4,287	-47.4%	-47.4%
	NSX	37	0	0.0%	0.0%	133	0	0.0%	0.0%
	RLX	110	130	-15.4%	-15.4%	293	331	-11.5%	-11.5%
	TLX	2,815	3,768	-25.3%	-25.3%	7,124	9,087	-21.6%	-21.6%
	TSX	0	2	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	2	-100.0%	-100.0%
	MDX	4,141	4,088	1.3%	1.3%	10,956	11,956	-8.4%	-8.4%
	RDX	3,769	5,310	-29.0%	-29.0%	11,000	12,212	-9.9%	-9.9%

	*** Memo: RLX Hybrid	30	19	57.9%	57.9%	68	49	38.8%	38.8%
	Memo: TSX Wagon	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Selling Days		27	27			75	75
**** Hybrid		2,054	401	412.2%	412.2%	5,998	1,213	394.5%	394.5%

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total
**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid, MDX Sport Hybrid and NSX

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Mazda Sales Increase 4.9 Percent in March

April 3, 2017

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com

IRVINE, California, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations today reported March U.S. sales of 24,549 vehicles, representing an increase of 4.9 percent versus March of last year. With an equal amount of selling days in 2017 as in 2016, year-to-date sales through March are up 6.8 percent versus last year, with 69,071 vehicles sold.

Key March sales notes:

The Mazda MX-5 posted its best March since 2008 with 1,345 vehicles sold. Combined MX-5 RF and soft top sales are up 23.4 percent year-over-year, representing the fourth-generation MX-5’s best-ever sales month since going on sale in June 2015.
Mazda CX-9 roared to an impressive March, recording 2,550 sales. With a 2079.5-percent YOY increase, this represents CX-9’s best March since 2013.
Sales of the outgoing 2016.5 CX-5 recorded a modest 5.5-percent decline with 8,470 vehicles sold. The all-new 2017 CX-5 began arriving at dealerships nationwide during the last week in March.
Total sales of Mazda’s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 13.3 percent YOY with 12,271 vehicles sold in the month of March. When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, a majority of Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 62.2 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in March being equipped with predictive i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 4,061 vehicles, flat versus March of last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	March	March	%	% MTD	March	March	%	% YTD
	2017	2016	Change	DSR	2017	2016	Change	DSR

Mazda2	–	–	N/A	N/A	–	–	N/A	N/A
Mazda3	7,137	7,307	(2.3)%	(2.3)%	20,606	22,133	(6.9)%	(6.9)%
Mazda5	2	75	(97.3)%	(97.3)%	5	205	(97.6)%	(97.6)%
Mazda6	3,794	4,094	(7.3)%	(7.3)%	10,692	10,283	4.0%	4.0%
MX-5 Miata	1,345	1,090	23.4%	23.4%	3,382	2,409	40.4%	40.4%
CX-3	1,251	1,748	(28.4)%	(28.4)%	3,714	4,917	(24.5)%	(24.5)%
CX-5	8,470	8,965	(5.5)%	(5.5)%	24,374	23,607	3.2%	3.2%
CX-9	2,550	117	2079.5%	2079.5%	6,298	1,090	477.8%	477.8%

Total Vehicles

CARS	12,278	12,566	(2.3)%	(2.3)%	34,685	35,030	(1.0)%	(1.0)%
TRUCKS	12,271	10,830	13.3%	13.3%	34,386	29,614	16.1%	16.1%

TOTAL	24,549	23,396	4.9%	4.9%	69,071	64,644	6.8%	6.8%


Selling Days	27	27			75	75

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Nassau-born recording artist Lady E releases new single “Live for Da Road” remix and announces the launch of “Let’s All Dance”, an online invitation to fans worldwide to dance to the rhythms of the Bahamas

April 3, 2017

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NASSAU, Bahamas, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bahamian Lady E, Sony Music recording artist, is excited to announce the release of her new single “Live for Da Road” remix, a hit produced and remixed by Latin Grammy^® winner, DJ Buddha. “Live for Da Road” evokes the feelings of marching a road fever parade of music, dance and spectacular costumes through the neighborhoods of Nassau. Now available on all platforms, you can listen to it clicking here.

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“As the song says, ‘I live for this’. I am proud of our Junkanoo, our dance, our spirit, and our contagious happiness. You can’t listen to this song and stay quiet. “Live for Da Road” and Junkanoo are for dancing and we will prove it. Let’s All Dance!” said Lady E. “The song is filled with energy so even if you have two left feet, it’s going to make you dance!” she added.

To celebrate the launch of her single, “Live for Da Road” remix, which dropped on Friday, March 31^st, Lady E will show fans around the world how her music makes everyone in the Bahamas dance. Every time someone visits her website and plays the song, someone in the Bahamas will dance. Lady E invites music lovers everywhere to join in the fun and post videos on their own social media platforms showcasing their best moves to the Junkanoo beat of “Live for Da Road.”

About Lady E
Lady E is an acclaimed Bahamian recording artist, known as The Road Fever Queen. Lead vocalist of popular bands such as Visage and Ting um Dem, before she formed her own band “High Tide”, Lady E jumped at the opportunity to return to the music scene as a solo artist at the introduction of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival organized by the Bahamas National Festival Commission. She landed a recording contract with Sony Music Latin for her single “Live for Da Road” after winning the Music Masters Competition during the 2016 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival. She travels extensively representing The Bahamas at multiple carnivals and festivals around the world. For more information, please visit www.ladyeofficial.com.

Honda to Reveal All-new 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan via YouTube on April 6

April 3, 2017

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Honda to Reveal All-new 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan via YouTube on April 6

TORRANCE, California, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan will make their first appearance later this week in a dynamic video reveal on Honda’s YouTube channel at honda.us/2017CivicSiReveal on Apr. 6 at 8:00 am PDT. An exciting, fast-paced on-track video will showcase the dynamic capabilities of the sportiest and most agile Civic to ever wear the renowned Si badge.

The Civic Si Prototype, which previewed the coupe body style, debuted just prior to the 2016 Los Angeles International Auto Show in November. On April 6, Honda will reveal the production version of the 2017 Si Coupe and the yet-to-be seen Si Sedan. Additional vehicle details, including engine horsepower, torque, price range, on-sale information and images will be available at reveal timing at hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/civic-si.

Powering the 2017 Civic Si is a high-performance, high-torque 1.5-liter DOHC, directed-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine mated to a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission. Additional performance upgrades include a new active damper system, variable ratio steering system, helical limited-slip differential and available high-performance tires.

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Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-si. To join the Civic community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacivic. To stay informed on Civic Si updates, consumers can sign up for Get on the List notifications at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-si/signup. Additional media information including high-resolution photography of the Honda Civic Si Prototype is available at hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/civic-si.

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Podiatrists: First Responders For Vascular Disease

April 3, 2017

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BETHESDA, Maryland, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Podiatric Medical Association announced its new campaign Podiatrists: First Responders for Vascular Disease, which will educate the public about the many risk factors of vascular disease and a podiatrist’s role in identifying serious health concerns.

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Many Americans are unaware of vascular disease and the many factors that may put them at risk. Even more Americans are unaware that podiatrists are often the first health care providers to spot this disease.

The risk factors for vascular disease include smoking, use of oral contraceptives, a family history of vascular disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Podiatrists are physicians who are the experts in the foot and ankle, and are the most qualified to diagnose conditions affecting the lower extremities.

“If you have one or more of the risk factors for vascular disease, you need to be vigilant about changes to your feet,” said APMA President Ira Kraus, DPM. “If you notice changes in appearance or a wound on your foot or ankle, you need to make an appointment with a podiatrist right away.”

The Podiatrists: First Responders for Vascular Disease campaign, occurring during April’s Foot Health Awareness month, will share important information about the specific risks associated with the disease, symptoms, when to see a podiatrist, and more. To learn more about the campaign, and to find a podiatrist in your area, visit www.apma.org/vascular.

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation’s leading professional organization for today’s podiatrists. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) are qualified by their education, training, and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and structures of the leg. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of more than 12,500 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.

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Sanofi Launches First-Ever ACT® Kids Toothpaste in the U.S.

April 3, 2017

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BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sanofi announced today the launch of ACT^® Kids Toothpaste, a new anti-cavity fluoride toothpaste that is specially developed for kids two years of age and older. With its bubble gum and fruit punch flavors, 4 out of 5 parents say ACT Kids Toothpaste motivates their kids to brush their teeth.¹

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“We are excited to introduce our first children’s toothpaste into the portfolio of oral care products that ACT currently offers,” said Jennifer Cooper, Associate Director – Oral Care, Sanofi Consumer Health Care. “Our hope is that this new product will help motivate kids to brush and inspire parents to further instill healthy oral care habits at an early age.”

A recent survey found more than half of moms (56%) struggle with getting their kids to brush their teeth, illustrating the need for new oral care products that make this daily battle easier. Additional findings from the recent survey of moms include the following:*

A majority of moms (73%) say they wish their kids were motivated to brush their teeth instead of seeing it as a chore
Nearly 4 in 10 moms (35%) say getting their kids to brush their teeth is one of their most frustrating daily battles, in line with convincing them to eat their vegetables (38%) and putting them to bed at night (40%)
More than half of moms (52%) say they would give up their “me time” for a month if it meant they never had to battle with their kids again to get them to brush their teeth

“Getting children to brush their teeth well and often can be a challenging battle for parents but it is incredibly important for the prevention of cavities,” said Paul H. Carico, III, DDS with Chattanooga Center for Comprehensive Dentistry. “With flavors kids enjoy and the power of fluoride, which safely strengthens teeth and prevents tooth decay, parents can trust ACT Kids Toothpaste as a new option to help their children maintain a clean, strong smile.”

ACT Kids Toothpaste is rolling out to a variety of retail locations in March-April 2017, including select Walmart, Walgreens, and Target locations. In addition to the toothpaste, the ACT Kids line includes anticavity rinses that can be used after brushing by kids 6 years of age and older for the optimal oral care routine. For more information, visit ACTOralCare.com/ACT-for-Kids. If further assistance is needed, please email [email protected].

*This survey was conducted online using Toluna’s QuickSurveys methodology between February 13, 2017 and February 14, 2017 among 1,150 moms in the USA with children between the ages of two and 12. Respondents for Toluna QuickSurveys are selected from among those who have agreed to participate in Toluna surveys.

Toluna’s SmartSelect_™ methodology was used to promote sample representativeness. SmartSelect relies on statistical matching rather than probability sampling to select survey respondents, based on demographic, attitudinal and behavioral characteristics that match those of the target population. Figures for age, gender, region, race/ethnicity, education and income are also weighted to bring them into line with their actual proportions within the population. Because the sample is based on those who agreed to participate in Toluna surveys, no estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

About ACT
A trusted leader in mouthwashes for over 30 years, ACT^® offers a broad line of products, including some of the fastest-growing and top-selling mouthwashes, fluoride rinses, lozenges and toothpastes in America. ACT^®Kids products are specially designed to protect and strengthen kids’ developing teeth, including new ACT^®Kids Toothpaste and a variety of anticavity mouthwashes. Visit www.ACTOralCare.com for more information.

About Sanofi
Sanofi, a global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi is organized into five global business units: Diabetes and Cardiovascular, General Medicines and Emerging Markets, Sanofi Genzyme, Sanofi Pasteur and Consumer Healthcare. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).

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Sanofi Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations, services, product development and potential, and statements regarding future performance. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans” and similar expressions. Although Sanofi’s management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Sanofi, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, future clinical data and analysis, including post marketing, decisions by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding whether and when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any such product candidates as well as their decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of such product candidates, the absence of guarantee that the product candidates if approved will be commercially successful, the future approval and commercial success of therapeutic alternatives, Sanofi’s ability to benefit from external growth opportunities and/or obtain regulatory clearances, risks associated with intellectual property and any related pending or future litigation and the ultimate outcome of such litigation, trends in exchange rates and prevailing interest rates, volatile economic conditions, the impact of cost containment initiatives and subsequent changes thereto, the average number of shares outstanding as well as those discussed or identified in the public filings with the SEC and the AMF made by Sanofi, including those listed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Sanofi’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016. Other than as required by applicable law, Sanofi does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements.

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