IUSA Announces Final Tender Results and Acceptance of Tenders in Exchange Offer

October 26, 2016

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Industrias Unidas, S.A. de C.V. (“IUSA” or the “Company”), a Mexican diversified industrial company, today announced the expiration and final results of the previously announced offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of its outstanding Series A and Series B 11.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 (the “Old Notes”) for its New Series A and New Series B 9.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the “New Notes”).

The Exchange Offer, which was made pursuant to the Information Memorandum dated September 12, 2016 (the “Exchange Information Memorandum”) and related Letter of Transmittal, expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 24, 2016 (the “Final Expiration Date”).

Epiq Corporate Restructuring, the information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer (the “Information and Exchange Agent”), has advised the Company that as of the Final Expiration Date, approximately 94% of Old Notes had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

The Company also announced today that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer, it has accepted for exchange all of the Old Notes validly tendered as of the Final Expiration Date and has waived the condition set forth in the Exchange Information Memorandum that at least 95% in aggregate principal amount of the Old Notes (including any Old Notes which are owned by the Company or its affiliates) be validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the Final Expiration Date.

The Company anticipates settlement of the Exchange Offer on October 31, 2016, at which time it will issue approximately $327,463,768 principal amount of its New Notes and pay approximately $21,084,773 in cash to redeem the outstanding Old Notes.

The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer are described in the Exchange Information Memorandum, copies of which may be obtained by eligible holders of the Old Notes by contacting the Information and Exchange Agent at 777 Third Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10017 Attn: IUSA Processing, +1(646) 282-2500 or (866) 734-9393, [email protected] (please reference “IUSA” in the subject line).

The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements, and will therefore be subject to substantial restrictions on transfer.

The Company intends to rely on Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act to exempt the offering, issuance and distribution of the New Notes and the subsidiary guarantees thereunder pursuant to the Exchange Offer from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and of any state securities or “blue sky” laws.

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes nor an offer to purchase Old Notes. The Exchange Offer is being made solely by means of the Exchange Information Memorandum and the related Letter of Transmittal.

About IUSA

Formed in 1939, IUSA is one of Mexico’s largest diversified industrial groups, manufacturing copper-based and electrical products for the housing and electrical power markets primarily in the U.S. and Mexico.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the future events or the future financial performance of IUSA. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events or financial performance, and are based on management’s current assumptions and information currently available and are not guarantees of the Company’s future performance. The timing of certain events and actual results could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to those inherent to operating in a highly regulated industry, strong competition, commercial and financial execution and economic conditions, among others.

MoneyGram and Walmart Launch New Walmart2Walmart Mexico Product for the $24 Billion a Year U.S. to Mexico Remittance Market

October 26, 2016

MoneyGram now offers a $6.50* U.S. to Mexico money transfer pricing option

DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced today a new cross border money transfer product for Walmart customers sending from any U.S. Walmart location to any Walmart Mexico location. Walmart2Walmart Mexico powered by MoneyGram is a new service that offers customers a $6.50* transfer fee when sending between $51 to $800. Customers can send money from over 4,500 Walmart locations in the U.S. to more than 1,250 Walmart locations in Mexico; including all Bodega Aurrera, Mi Bodega Aurrera, and Superama locations.

“Our new Walmart2Walmart Mexico product is a big positive and offers MoneyGram and Walmart customers exceptional service at a great value when they need to send money to friends and family in Mexico. MoneyGram and Walmart work side-by-side each day to ensure our customers are receiving the financial services they depend on at an affordable price,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s chief executive officer. “This new product along with other recent MoneyGram and Walmart initiatives, demonstrates our shared commitment to each other and to making money transfers easier and more affordable for customers and their families in the U.S. and Mexico.”

The U.S. to Mexico corridor is the largest country-to-country remittance corridor in the world. According to the World Bank, more than $24 billion was sent from the U.S. to Mexico in 2015. Most customers make money transfers for family support purposes or special occasions such as religious festivals or emergency transfers. Forbes recently reported that in 2015 remittances overtook oil as the leading source of foreign income in Mexico.

In addition to today’s announcement, last month MoneyGram and Walmart launched the upgraded Walmart.Moneygram.com site built on the MTaaS platform (Money Transfer as a Service). MoneyGram has since branded this new state-of-the-art online money transfer technology as ‘MoneyGram Kameleon™’. MoneyGram Kameleon extends the same innovative and convenient services as MoneyGram’s award-winning website, moneygram.com, to business partners through a co-branded experience.

Separately, with the recent expansion of Walmart’s white-label U.S.-to-U.S. funds transfer product into higher transaction bands, MoneyGram is adjusting its money transfer pricing structure in these bands for U.S.-to-U.S. transactions originated at Walmart. The new pricing structure provides customers with a flat fee for all transfers between $900 and $2,500.

*In addition to the transfer fee, a currency exchange rate may also apply. MoneyGram also makes money from currency exchange.

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About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment 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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FAU Poll Shows Trump Closing to Within Three Points of Clinton in ‘Must-Win’ State of Florida

October 26, 2016

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Donald Trump has closed to within three points of Hillary Clinton in what the Republican nominee has called the “must-win” state of Florida, according to a poll of 500 likely Florida voters conducted 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.

Trump has cut in half Clinton’s six-point lead from FAU’s poll just two weeks earlier. Among likely voters in Florida, Clinton leads Trump 46 percent to 43 percent with 6 percent undecided.

As expected, Trump has a 17-point lead among white voters, 53 to 36 percent. Clinton has a 49-point lead among African Americans, 73 to 24 percent, and leads with Hispanics, 68 to 19 percent. Clinton is winning with Independents 50 to 34 percent.

In a sign of the Clinton campaign’s organizational strength, she leads among the 26 percent of respondents who said they already voted, 54 percent to 41 percent for Trump. Clinton also leads 49 to 40 percent among women voters. Trump leads among those who plan to vote on Election Day, however, 50 to 36 percent.

Both major party candidates continue to be underwater in terms of their favorability ratings, with Clinton at 44 percent favorable and 54 percent unfavorable, and Trump at 40 percent favorable and 57 percent unfavorable.

When asked if they believe that the winning candidate will win because more people voted for him or her, or because the election results are rigged, 68 percent said it would be because more people voted for the winner while 30 percent said it would be because the election results are rigged. Among Trump voters, 46 percent said it would be because more people voted for the winner while 41 percent said the results are rigged. Conversely, 91 percent of Clinton voters said it would be because more people voted for the winner and only 7 percent said it would be rigged.

The poll was conducted in both English and Spanish, and data was collected via Interactive Voice Response. The poll was conducted Oct. 21-23 and carries a +/- 4.3 percent margin of error and a 95 percent confidence level.

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MBA Recognizes New American Funding at Diversity and Inclusion Awards

October 25, 2016

TUSTIN, California, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, announced today that it received honorable mention from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) at its ceremony for the first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Awards. MBA applauds member companies who are dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion within their hiring, lending, and outreach practices.

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MBA recognized New American Funding for its Latino Focus Committee in the category of Market Outreach Strategies, which salutes marketing initiatives that are specifically designed as a means of increasing outreach to a cultural group. New American Funding’s President, Patty Arvielo, created Latino Focus as a way of developing services that would enhance the lending experience for Hispanic consumers and empower them as they pursue homeownership opportunities.

“As a first generation Latina, it’s been my lifetime dedication to serve the Hispanic community so it’s an honor for the work that we’ve done through Latino Focus to be celebrated,” said Arvielo. “The commitment to use my 35 years of experience in the mortgage industry as an avenue for creating greater diversity in homeownership came natural, because I’m passionate about the American Dream being attainable for everyone.”

Since Arvielo established Latino Focus in 2013, it’s grown to more than 135 participants who assemble with a mission of identifying challenges facing prospective Hispanic homeowners and developing solutions by hosting educational events, workshops for real estate professionals, and seminars featuring expert-driven panels.

Arvielo is a member of various diversity organizations such as the Corporate Board of Governors for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for MBA, and the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae affordable lending panels.

About New American Funding

New American Funding is a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Direct Seller/Servicer, FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic mortgage lender. The company is licensed in multiple states across the nation, has over 115 branch locations and offers a variety of purchase home loan and refinance loan options, including: Conventional, FHA, Cash Out, Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages, VA, HARP 2.0, Jumbo, and Reverse Mortgages.

Acura Gives TLX Racing Spirit with New GT Package

October 25, 2016

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Marking Acura’s racing heritage, the TLX luxury sports sedan can now be customized to deliver an even more aggressive and sporty appearance with the new TLX GT Package, available on all 2016 and 2017 TLX models at Acura dealers nationwide. The TLX GT package vehicle will be on display at Acura’s booth at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 1-4.

Reflecting Acura’s rich legacy in sports car racing, including its just completed campaign of the TLX GT car in the Pirelli World Challenge, the TLX GT Package includes a rear decklid spoiler, front spoiler, side sill garnishes and rear underbody spoiler, along with an optional 19-inch Diamond Cut wheel and tire kit.

The spacious five-passenger TLX delivers a blend of sports-sedan athleticism and premium luxury refinement. TLX models deliver the latest iterations of Acura precision-handling technologies – Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), next-generation Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), and Agile Handling Assist (AHA).

The TLX is available with a range of powertrain and drivetrain options and three distinct model offerings:

The TLX with 2.4-liter, 206-horsepower i-VTEC inline-4 with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter, and P-AWS;
the TLX with 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower i-VTEC V-6 with 9-speed automatic transmission and P-AWS;
and the TLX SH-AWD with next-generation SH-AWD, powered by a 3.5-liter, 290 horsepower3 V-6 and 9-speed automatic.

All three TLX models offer a long list of standard luxury comfort, convenience and safety features. TLX models with the 2.4-liter engine can be upgraded to the Technology Package and models with the 3.5-liter engine are available with the Technology or the line-topping Advance Package.

Acura’s rich heritage in sports car racing includes the 2009 American LeMans manufacturer, driver and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes. Acura Motorsports just completed its campaign of the TLX GT in Pirelli World Challenge competition with its longtime racing partner RealTime Racing, having achieved 10 Manufacturers’ Championships, 14 Drivers’ Championships and 78 race victories.

In addition, fresh off a near production NSX winning its North American racing debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Time Attack 2 class, Acura has begun homologation testing of the NSX GT3 car with plans to campaign the newest addition to Acura Motorsports in North America beginning in 2017.

To view, build and price a 2017 Acura TLX with GT Package visit www.acura.com/TLX and see your local, authorized dealer for special lease pricing and current offers.

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

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. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker. Nearly 98 percent of the products Acura sold in America in 2015 were built in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

The Acura lineup features five core models – the RLX luxury flagship 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. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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A-MAX Auto Insurance Closes Out 100 Days of Giving in Celebration of its 100th Office Opening with $12,718 Donation to Feeding Texas

October 25, 2016

Amyn Rajan, VP of Strategy, Innovation and Corporate Development, donates $12,718 to Feeding Texas representative, Bo Soderbergh. 12,718 non-perishable food items were donated by A-MAX stores and their communities, and matched by A-MAX $1 per item ($12,718) for 100 Days of Giving in celebration of the 100th store opening.

DALLAS, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To close out the 100 Days of Giving food drive, developed in honor of commemorating their 100^th office opening, A-MAX Auto Insurance collected 12,718 non-perishable food items that will be given to local food banks throughout Texas; along with a matched cash donation of $12,718 to Feeding Texas. The donation from A-MAX will help further support local food banks across the state.

“We want to thank our A-MAX customers, employees and local communities that have helped us become 100 Offices Strong by giving back. It has truly been an inspiration to see our offices and their communities unite and work so hard in support of eliminating food insecurity,” said Irshad Meherally, Director, A-MAX. “We’re proud to support the Feeding Texas initiative and stand with them to fight hunger.”

“One in six Texas families faces difficult choices between affording food or other needs. Thanks to the generous campaign by A-MAX, we will have additional needed supplies and funds to help support our mission to eliminate hunger in Texas,” said Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas.

A-MAX is growing at a rapid rate of more than 64% annually. In just five years, A-MAX has tripled in size to more than 100 offices strong and 480 agents. The commitment to treating every customer with MAXRespect and meeting each individual’s needs remains pillars of their business.

A-MAX locations are in the following cities and surrounding areas: Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denton, El Paso, Houston, Killeen, Lubbock, Odessa/Midland, San Antonio, Temple, Tyler/Longview and Waco.

About Feeding Texas
Feeding Texas is a statewide, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Their mission is to lead a unified effort for a hunger-free Texas. Feeding Texas moves millions of hungry Texans toward food security through a statewide network of food banks and leads the public conversation about resolving hunger in Texas. Find them at FeedingTexas.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About A-MAX Auto Insurance
A-MAX Auto Insurance is a leading, low-cost insurance provider for thousands of Texas residents and businesses. Their mission is to simplify the insurance buying process by providing quick, hassle-free, and easy-to-understand insurance policies customized to fit the needs and budgets of their customers. Dedicated to exceeding expectations, A-MAX provides affordable insurance, excellent service, and convenient locations. Connect with A-MAX Auto Insurance on Facebook or Twitter. To learn more, visit any of their 100+ office locations, call 800-921-AMAX, or visit http://www.amaxinsurance.com.

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New Survey Data Shows Latina Voters Ages 50+ Influenced by Economic Anxiety, Concerns about Social Security, and Caregiving Challenges

October 25, 2016

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AARP’s Take a Stand campaign recently revealed new survey data highlighting economic anxieties and a multitude of other concerns of Latina women voters age 50-plus in key battleground states.

“For Latinas, caring for their elders is an inherent cultural responsibility, and as they reach retirement age they understand how imperative it is that they feel both financially and economically secure,” said Yvette Pena , AARP Vice President, Multicultural Markets. “Yet, in this year’s presidential campaign they feel as if their major concerns are being overlooked, and are looking to candidates to speak up and take this opportunity to talk to them about the issues that affect them most.”

Highlights of the AARP survey findings include:

Pocket Book Issues and Retirement Security are the Main Causes of Economic Anxiety

Two thirds (67 percent) of Latinas ages 50-plus worry that prices will rise faster than their incomes.
- Close to seven in ten (69 percent) modest-income Latina women ages 50-plus– and two-thirds (67 percent) of Latina women with household incomes over $50,000 – said they worry that prices will rise faster than their incomes.
Roughly half of all Latinas ages 50- plus worry about their retirement security (48 percent) and that they will not be able to take care of themselves as they age (50 percent).
More than half (60 percent) of all Latinas ages 50-plus worry about having to pay too much in taxes.

Latina Women ages 50-plus Feel Strongly About the Importance of Keeping Social Security Strong

A strong majority (78 percent) of Latinas ages 50-plus want the next President and Congress to address Social Security immediately.
Almost half (43 percent) of Latinas ages 50+ are not confident that Social Security will be there for them and for future generations.
Nearly seven-in-ten (69 percent) older Latina women believe Hillary Clinton would do a better job at addressing Social Security and keeping it strong.

Latina Women Ages 50-plus Are Concerned with Caregiving Costs

More than eight-in-ten (84 percent) older Latinas see themselves staying in their home as they approach retirement age.
Over half (53 percent) of Latinas age 50-plus are currently, or have been, a family caregiver, providing unpaid care to an adult loved one.
94 percent believe it is important that presidential candidates discuss how they would support family caregivers, with 4-in-5 saying they are more likely to vote for a candidate who favors providing this support.

AARP, through our Take A Stand campaign, has been pressing the Presidential and Congressional candidates to give voters real answers about how they’ll keep Social Security strong.

The full survey can be found www.aarp.org/50plusvoters.

This survey of 1500 likely women voters age 50+ for the 2016 general election was conducted via landline and cellphone from August 1 through August 7, 2016, by Lake Research Partners and American Viewpoint for AARP. The survey reached across 15 key battleground states (AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, VA, and WI). The margin of error is +/- 2.5%.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into “Real Possibilities” by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine, and AARP Bulletin. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @aarp on Twitter.

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Join HITN-TV in Witnessing History

October 25, 2016

Participate and Win a Trip to Washington, DC to Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the network that provides educational and entertaining programming to over 42 million households across the country, is offering viewers a chance to experience the 2017 presidential inauguration in person. HITN-TV will be sending one contestant and a guest of their choice on a historic 2-day, all-inclusive trip to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

The contest is not a game of luck, but rather a test of knowledge. Participants are challenged to utilize their grasp of the current presidential election and their understanding of the Electoral College to present an analysis of how each state will vote on election night: Tuesday, November 8^th. The successful contestant will win the trip to Washington, D.C. if they can accurately predict the winner of the most states.

The contest is part of HITN-TV‘s educational campaign, Tu Momento 2016 (Your Moment 2016). The campaign features a series of television segments and online vignettes designed to promote a better understanding of the presidential election process for the 27 million U.S. Hispanics who are eligible to vote. The campaign covers the important components that make up the presidential election process, while highlighting the importance of voting and being politically engaged.

“We are honored to present our Hispanic audience with an opportunity to showcase their understanding of the presidential election process. As our community becomes more informed with national politics, it develops a deeper appreciation for the electoral process and are thus more likely to vote on Election Day,” explained Mike Nieves, President and CEO of HITN. “By studying the process by which a U.S. President is elected, better-informed voters are not only engaged in the political process, but they also increase their chances of winning our Tu Momento 2016 contest, which earns them a trip to Washington, DC to experience American history on an entirely new level!”

Participants can enter for a chance to win by submitting the “Vive Tu Momento” Registration Form on www.HITN.org. The submission process will take no longer than 5 minutes. HITN-TV will announce the winner on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8^th during HITN-TV Live Election Night coverage. Viewers can join the conversation online by submitting questions and comments on Facebook and Twitter using the handle @HITN.

HITN-TV is the only U.S. Spanish-language network focused on educational and entertaining programing for the whole family. It reaches over 40 million homes across the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision. For more information, visit www.HITN.org.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® And More Than 70 Leading Brands Ask Consumers To #GiveThanks While They Shop This Holiday Season During St. Jude Thanks and Giving® Campaign

October 25, 2016

Marlo Thomas and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients Kenlie, Gunnar and Marley (L-R)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Now in its thirteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving^® campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Throughout November and December, consumers are asked to support the campaign by shopping at more than 70 leading national brands and sharing what they #GiveThanks for using social media.

What began as a holiday-focused fundraising effort by St. Jude has now grown into an annual tradition that unites celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“The St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign embodies the true spirit of the holiday season,” said Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Through this vital annual program, we give thanks for the healthy kids in our lives, and give to those who are not. Each year, we are also deeply grateful to all those who open their hearts to the children of St. Jude and, in doing so, enable our doctors and scientists to continue their groundbreaking research, which leads to lifesaving treatments for our patients. Because of that support, we are able to hold fast to our founding promise that no family receives a bill from St. Jude for anything — not for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”

Campaign partners represent a cross-section of brands including retail, restaurant, travel, hospitality, media and beyond. Top returning campaign partners include Kmart, Best Buy; Kay^® Jewelers; ANN INC.; HomeGoods; Domino’s; Chili’s Grill & Bar; New York & Company; Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; AutoZone; Carnival Cruise Line; Dollar General; Brooks Brothers; Christopher & Banks; GNC; Claire’s; Mazda; Marshalls; and HSN, to name a few.

“Kmart’s customers and associates are once again honored and inspired to support St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. As Kmart approaches the $100 million lifetime donations benchmark, we are thankful and humbled by the generosity we have generated from our partnership campaigns and look forward to another successful holiday season. Our commitment to St. Jude is fueled by the unmeasurable dedication, passion and love that is exemplified by the families and staff of St. Jude each and every day,” said Alasdair James, President and Chief Member Officer at Kmart.

This year, St. Jude partners are expanding their efforts and supporting the campaign in a variety of ways – from in-store fundraising to unique cross-promotions, events and online/mobile features. New partners joining the campaign include Zales, Piercing Pagoda, 7-Eleven, Lane Bryant and Toys”R”Us.

Other partner highlights include:

Kmart will once again make available its popular The Giving Hat^TM, a stylish winter knit hat created by Kmart to encourage giving to St. Jude. One dollar of each $5 hat sold will be donated to St. Jude.
Best Buy hopes to build upon the $10.2 million they raised during last year’s campaign by allowing customers to give through their credit card signature pads or online at BestBuy.com.
Merchandise will be sold during the holidays to benefit St. Jude from partners Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Hammermill, HomeGoods, HSN, Kmart, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, New York & Company, The Limited, TUMI, west elm, Williams-Sonoma, and others.
The annual plush campaign from Kay^® Jewelers benefiting St. Jude, this year featuring Kit and Kobie. Each plush retails for $13.99 with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude.
Opportunity from Domino’s for consumers to donate to St. Jude via in-store, telephone, online and mobile orders, as well as the purchase of a St. Jude Meal Deal during the campaign timeframe. For each Meal Deal purchased, Domino’s will donate $1 to St. Jude.

The campaign receives a boost of awareness from national theatre partners including Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark USA, Carmike Cinemas, Malco Theatres and many others that showcase a star-studded St. Jude Thanks and Giving trailer. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide support via in-flight video promotion, inclusion in their in-flight magazines and social media. In addition, AccentHealth, America’s leading waiting room media network, also shows the St. Jude PSA in physician offices around the country.

“Each year our St. Jude Thanks and Giving partners unite millions of people for one purpose, to help St. Jude find cures and save the lives of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This holiday season we give thanks for that support, which enables us to help the many families who turn to St. Jude for lifesaving care and groundbreaking research for their children.”

To join the fight against childhood cancer this holiday season:

Donate at stjude.org and visit the site to learn more.
Shop with participating businesses and donate at the register. Visit stjude.org for a complete list of partners.
Follow @StJude on social media and find a photo (or snap a new one) of what you are thankful for. Then post the photo to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook tagging @StJude and #GiveThanks.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since we opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries we make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

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Mazda Previews 2016 SEMA Concepts: MX-5 Miata Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro

October 25, 2016

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, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Always mixing performance and polish, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is offering a glimpse of its 2016 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) concept cars ahead of their formal debut. Borrowing style and speed from the Mazda MX-5 Global Cup racecar, as well as elevating Mazda’s iconic and lightweight sports car with premium details, are the MX-5 Speedster and MX-5 RF Kuro concepts.

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Mazda first introduced the MX-5 Speedster to the world at the 2015 SEMA show, taking the base car’s lightweight ethos to a new level. For this year’s show, Mazda’s design team took a big step forward, creating the Evolution, painted White Ether, taking the concept a step further with more than 100 lbs. removed from last year. Now just under 2,000 lbs., MX-5 Speedster Evolution is approximately 350 lbs. lighter than a stock MX-5 soft top.

Mazda also is displaying the MX-5 RF Kuro concept, based on the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback that will be on sale early next year. MX-5 RF Kuro is painted in a semi-matte metallic concept color developed in-house called “Kuro,” which means “charcoal” in Japanese. It rides on 17×7.5-inch RAYS forged wheels, 215/45R17 BF Goodrich Rival G-Force tires and the adjustable suspension from the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BF Goodrich.

Both concepts were conceived by Mazda Design Americas to showcase contrasting directions that create a “Mazda Premium” experience while paying homage to Mazda’s performance heritage. They were designed and built in-house by Mazda’s Design team in Irvine, California.

MX-5 Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro concepts will be on display at the SEMA Show on November 1-4 in the Mazda booth, #11647, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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.

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