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National Pork Board And Chef Doreen Colondres Team Up To Inspire Goodwill This Holiday Season

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Launches New “Inspirate A Dar” Digital Greeting Card on PorkTeInspira.com to Share Joy and Help Charity

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For Latinos, nothing signals the beginning of the holiday season like delicious pork around the table. And just as families are gearing up for the upcoming celebrations – from Thanksgiving and Las Posadas to Christmas – the National Pork Board (NPB) is encouraging the community to share and give back in the spirit of the season while serving up their celebrations with flavorful pork recipes. 

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“Acts of kindness come in different forms – a hug, a gift, or a home-cooked meal,” said Doreen Colondres, Hispanic celebrity chef, cookbook author and spokesperson for the National Pork Board. “I personally enjoy cooking for family and friends, and this year, together with the NPB, I am inspired to take it a step further by sharing a meal with those in need.”

To kick off the season of sharing and giving, the NPB has launched a series of videos featuring pork recipes by Chef Doreen Colondres on PorkTeInspira.com. The site also features a collection of pork-inspired “Inspirate a Dar” digital greeting cards, allowing consumers to give back every time they personalize and share the card on social media. For every greeting card shared, the NPB will donate one pound of pork (up to a limit) to the VELA the Light of the Community in Los Angeles.

In the U.S., Latino households are more than twice as likely to be food insecure as White, non-Hispanic households.1Los Angeles, the largest U.S. Hispanic market, also boasts the largest food insecure population in the U.S.2

“The holidays are a special time to make memories around the dinner table, but unfortunately some families cannot consistently afford food,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing for the National Pork Board. “For this reason the NPB will provide pork – a staple at Hispanic celebrations – to underserved Los Angeles families this holiday season.”

Pork is a Holiday Centerpiece:

Add flair to your holiday and dazzle your loved ones with Chef Colondres’ new delicious, flavorful and easy-to-prepare recipes inspired by the flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean: 

  • Pork Casserole with Nopales in Chile Sauce – Infused with ancho chiles, guajillo and nopales, this mouthwatering dish is best enjoyed with warm corn tortillas or served over rice – every spoonful will remind you of Mexico’s rich heritage.
  • Pork En Su Jugo – This traditional homemade soup from Jalisco, Mexico is packed with pinto beans, Serrano chiles, bacon and juicy pork tenderloin strips.  
  • Quinoa Pork Chaufa – Inspired by ancient Peruvian civilizations with thousands of years of tasty traditions, this fusion of Asian and native flavors are prepared with savory quinoa and stir-fried pork tenderloin strips.
  • Whole Hog Roast in La Caja China™ – There is nothing like a pig roasted in La Caja China™. This Caribbean favorite is a true family feast and crowd-pleaser.

For tips, recipes and videos, plus a chance to give back to families in need by sharing festive pork-inspired greetings, visit PorkTeInspira.com/InspirateADar. Use the #InspirateADar hashtag and inspire others to give too.

To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @PorkTeInspira. For additional video recipes, visit our website or YouTube channel.

1 Feeding America. Avail: http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/latino-hunger/latino-hunger-fact-sheet.html
2 Feeding America. Avail: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/map-the-meal-gap-2015-documents-hunger-in-every-county-and-congressional-district-in-the-nation-300064891.html

MassMutual Demonstrates Commitment to Policyowners, Reflects Financial Strength with Record $1.7 Billion Dividend Payout

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SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Throughout its 164-year history, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has been committed to helping millions of Americans secure their future and protect the ones they love – providing the guidance and solutions they need to address the most important issues in life.

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Underscoring that pledge, MassMutual’s Board of Directors has approved an estimated dividend payout of $1.7 billion for 2016 to its eligible participating policyowners. The payout is nearly a $100 million increase over 2015, and the fourth consecutive year it has reached a new record. The 2016 payout also reflects a competitive dividend interest rate1 of 7.10 percent for eligible participating life and annuity blocks of business – maintaining the same rate as both 2014 and 2015, an outstanding accomplishment in an unpredictable economy.

“Today is a special day where the commitment we’ve made our policyowners is brought to life through our annual dividend payout,” said Roger Crandall, MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO. “Through nearly our entire history, our policyowners have received an annual dividend regardless of what is happening in our world – whether it’s through world wars, pandemics, market crashes, and most recently, a historically low interest rate environment where even three-month Treasury bills are yielding zero percent.”

Americans today face challenges that are out of their control: a stagnant economy, volatile markets and instability around the globe. Couple that with the fact that life expectancy is growing, the social safety net is shrinking, and many people are unprepared for the financial realities they’ll face.

While dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has consistently paid them to eligible participating policyowners since the 1860s. The 2016 dividend marks nearly two decades that the company has consecutively announced an estimated dividend payout exceeding $1 billion.

“As a mutual company, operating for the benefit of our policyowners and members, we are thrilled to share our collective and cooperative success,” Crandall said. “Our consistent payment of dividends is proof of the enduring financial strength and stability we provide, as well as the resiliency of our long-term strategy.”

MassMutual’s long history of paying dividends is due to the company’s competitive advantage, which is achieved through its excellent operating fundamentals, long-term investment philosophy and diverse, distinct mix of high-performing businesses. Among the key contributors to MassMutual’s record dividend payout are its retirement services and international insurance businesses as well as its world-renowned and respected asset management subsidiaries, such as Babson Capital Management LLC, Baring Asset Management Limited, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC, and OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

The estimated payout also occurs at a time when the company’s financial strength ratings 2 are among the highest in the industry and its total adjusted capital as of June 30, 2015 – a key indicator of overall financial stability – surpassed $17 billion for the first time in the company’s history.

Of the estimated $1.7 billion dividend payout, an estimated $1.65 billion has been approved for eligible participating policyowners who have purchased whole life insurance. MassMutual had its ninth consecutive record year of growth in whole life policy sales3 in 2014 with $418 million, and sales of whole life continue to be strong through the first three quarters of 2015.

In addition to receiving the dividend payouts in cash, other ways whole life insurance policyowners may use the dividends include paying premiums, buying additional insurance coverage, accumulating at interest, or repaying policy loans and policy loan interest.

“Whole life insurance enables people to plan for both the expected and unexpected events in their lives – whether it’s leaving a legacy for loved ones or using cash value to help fund a college education or fill an income gap in retirement4,” said Michael Fanning, Executive Vice President and Head of MassMutual’s U.S. Insurance Group. “We have provided millions of people with financial resources they can use to chart a course through these turbulent times, further proof that whether bulls or bears are driving the market, policyowners have received their dividend payout from MassMutual.”

About MassMutual

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyowners consistently since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find MassMutual on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+.

1 The dividend and dividend interest rate (DIR) are determined annually, subject to change and are not guaranteed. Dividends for eligible participating life insurance policies primarily consist of investment, mortality and expense components. The DIR is used to determine the investment component of the dividend. It is not the rate of return on the policy and should not be the sole basis for comparing insurers or policy performance.

2 Financial strength ratings for MassMutual and its subsidiaries, C.M. Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company are as follows: A.M. Best Company, A++ (Superior); Fitch Ratings, AA+ (Exceptionally Strong); Moody’s Investors Service, Aa2 (Excellent); and Standard & Poor’s, AA+ (Very Strong). Ratings are as of November 1, 2015, and are subject to change.

3 Sales are classified as weighted sales, which are based on weighted annualized new premium, with single premium payments weighted at 10 percent.

4Access to cash values through borrowing or partial surrenders will reduce the policy’s cash value and death benefit, increase the chance the policy will lapse, and may result in a tax liability if the policy terminates before the death of the insured.

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Contact:

Michael McNamara
413-744-3917
[email protected]

Seniors with Diabetes: Medicare Benefits Can Help Save Your Sight

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One in four Americans age 65 or older has diabetes, putting them at increased risk for vision loss and blindness. Fortunately, diabetes-related vision loss is largely preventable with regular care. Yet, studies have found a majority of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes do not get the necessary eye exams.[1] The American Academy of Ophthalmology is recognizing November as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month and reminding older Americans that if they have diabetes, Medicare will cover these critical eye exams each year.

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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can affect the small blood vessels in the eyes, causing them to leak and grow irregularly. This leads to vision loss if left untreated. This condition is known as diabetic retinopathy and affects about 30 percent of people living with diabetes. It can also lead to other blinding ocular complications, such as diabetic macular edema. In this disease, the macula – the part of the eye responsible for detailed vision – swells, damaging vision and leading to blindness. Risk for these complications increases with age and duration of diabetes.

To prevent diabetes-related vision loss, the Academy recommends people with diabetes get a dilated eye exam each year. Getting these exams can help prevent 95 percent of diabetes-related vision loss. The exams are typically performed by ophthalmologists – physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – and are covered by Medicare. Because Medicare plans vary, people with diabetes should talk with their doctor to determine the best process for setting up an eye exam. Those with Medicare Advantage may have different benefits from those with only Medicare Part B, which is traditional Medicare.

Eye exams for people with diabetes are similar to comprehensive eye exams. They include putting dilating drops into the eyes to help the pupil expand. This allows the ophthalmologist to see the retina – the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye – and look for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Cameras may also be used to record any disease progression. These cameras combine a microscope with a camera to get close-up images of the retina.

These eye exams allow early detection, monitoring and treatment of diabetic eye disease. This can prevent unnecessary vision loss, enabling people with diabetes to live full and productive lives. Dilated eye exams also allow the ophthalmologist to check for conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts, for which people with diabetes are at an increased risk.

“Annual eye exams are critical for anyone living with diabetes,” said Purnima Patel, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a retina specialist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine. “Older Americans may be unaware that Medicare covers these exams for people with diabetes. Skipping these exams, for whatever reason, can put them at risk for a future in the dark.”

Traditional Medicare covers 80 percent of the cost of eye exams for people with diabetes. The remaining 20 percent is typically paid for by the patient. If this cost is a concern, EyeCare America may be able to help. This is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It can help older Americans get a comprehensive eye exam and up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost. Learn more, or see if you or your loved one qualifies at www.eyecareamerica.org.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, headquartered in San Francisco, is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, serving more than 32,000 members worldwide. The Academy’s mission is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. For more information, visit www.aao.org. 

The Academy is also a leading provider of eye care information to the public. The Academy’s EyeSmart® program educates the public about the importance of eye health and empowers them to preserve healthy vision. EyeSmart provides the most trusted and medically accurate information about eye diseases, conditions and injuries. OjosSanos™ is the Spanish-language version of the program. Visit www.geteyesmart.org or www.ojossanos.org to learn more.

About EyeCare America
Established in 1985, EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides year-round eye care services to medically underserved seniors and those at increased risk for eye disease. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc., with additional support provided by Genentech and Regeneron. More information can be found at www.eyecareamerica.org.

[1] http://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(14)00624-1/fulltext

Food Safety Can Be Crucial For Diabetics

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — November is National Diabetes Month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds people with diabetes (and those preparing food for them) about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.

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Learn about safe selection and preparation of foods for people with diabetes in the free booklet Food Safety for People with Diabetes:

Practicing food safety is critical because diabetes can affect various organs and systems of the body, making those living with this disease more susceptible to foodborne illness (often called “food poisoning”). If a person with diabetes contracts a foodborne illness, he or she is also more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die. This increased risk underscores the critical role safe food handling plays in managing this chronic disease.

Make Wise Food Choices

Some foods are more risky for people with diabetes because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories: 

  • Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Certain animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; and raw or undercooked eggs, raw meat, raw poultry, raw fish, raw shellfish and their juices; luncheon meats and deli-type salads (without added preservatives) prepared on site in a deli-type establishment.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety

Anyone who is diabetic or who prepares food for people with diabetes should also carefully follow these steps:

  1. CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often.  Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
  2. SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
  3. COOK to the right temperatures.  Use a food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. Refer to the chart at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM462491.pdf 
  4. CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.

Know the Symptoms

Consuming dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days of eating the contaminated food. However, sickness can also occur within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache).

Take Action

If you think that you or a family member has a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report the suspected foodborne illness to FDA in either of these ways:

Contact:  Media: 1-301-796-4540  Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

Dr. Christine Olson Named March Of Dimes Agnes Higgins Honoree

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CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes honored a researcher and educator who developed educational programs that successfully prevented excess weight gain during pregnancy among low-income women – reducing the risk their babies would be overweight by the time they are toddlers.

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Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes, presented the 2015 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins award to Christine Olson, PhD, RD, during the 143nd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association held here.

“By focusing on proper nutrition in pregnancy, Dr. Olson’s priorities mirror those of Agnes Higgins, who was a pioneer in this field,” Dr. Howse said. “Dr. Olson’s work on weight gain during pregnancy has provided critical information and led to new programs that have improved the health of moms and babies.  We know that gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can be harmful to the baby and lead to preterm birth and other long-term health problems.”

Dr. Olson is a professor in the Division of Nutritional Studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She is co-chair of the Clinical Applications Guide Subcommittee on Nutritional Status during Pregnancy and Lactation for the Institute of Medicine. She received the Award for Excellence in Dietary Science from the American Public Health Association. Her work also has been honored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Society for Nutrition Education.  She has spent almost her entire career at Cornell University after receiving her doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1974.

Dr. Olson’s research found that excess weight gain during pregnancy was a risk factor for retaining the weight a year after the baby is born – and that low-income women were at higher risk when compared to other women. Her work also showed that weight gain during pregnancy affected the risk of obesity for the babies at age three.

Her program to provide women with information about nutrition and the risks of excessive weight gain during pregnancy demonstrated that this approach could successfully lower weight gain. Dr. Olson led the team that developed e-Moms Roc, an interactive online education and weight intervention program as a way to share the information.

The March of Dimes established the Agnes Higgins Award in 1980 to recognize her role in improving maternal health during pregnancy, and the health of babies. Agnes Higgins, CM, BSc, PDt., FRSH, LLD, was a nutritionist and executive director of the Montreal Diet Dispensary from 1948 until her retirement in 1981. The March of Dimes first presented the award as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Montreal Diet Dispensary.

Mrs. Higgins helped pregnant women have healthy babies by focusing on the mother’s nutritional needs. Services provided at the Dispensary were the precursor of government nutrition programs for pregnant women in the United States, such as WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Since 1980, the Agnes Higgins Award has been presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting to leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine in recognition of their achievement in research, education or clinical services in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

SC Johnson Launches Happy Thanksgathering™ To Give Thousands The Chance To Be With Family This Holiday Season

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RACINE, Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When friends and families can’t be together at Thanksgiving, celebrating may become a little less joyful. In fact, nearly half of Americans (45 percent) say they would skip certain family traditions if they had to spend Thanksgiving alone, while nearly one in five (19 percent) would skip the holiday entirely. So this Thanksgiving, SC Johnson is launching Happy Thanksgathering™, giving families who might not be together this holiday season the chance to gather, to give thanks and to celebrate.

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According to a recent consumer surveyi conducted by SC Johnson, nearly half (46 percent) of Americans who have spent a major fall or winter holiday away from their family do so due to financial limitations. Two in five Americans report they will not be home with their loved ones this Thanksgiving. The survey also shows that that the average cost of holiday travel between November and January is approximately $560.

“For five generations, family has been at the heart of everything we do,” says Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “This is the time of year when everyone should be surrounded by the ones they love. We’re proud to be helping families gather together during this special time.”

Get Together
Now through Wed, Nov. 25, consumers can visit www.HappyThanksgathering.com for daily chances to enter a sweepstakes to win a $1,000 “Help Me Get Home” Visa rewards card to put toward a trip home this holiday season. They also have the option to enter a second sweepstakes for the chance to win a $250 “Help Me Host” gift card to help pay for a holiday feast with loved ones.

The Happy Thanksgathering™ program follows the launch of the newest series of ads for SC Johnson’s “A Family Company” campaign, which can be viewed here on YouTube. The new advertisements reinforce the importance of family in modern, relatable, authentic and diverse ways, reminding families that SC Johnson is on their side.

For more information about the SC Johnson’s Happy Thanksgathering™ program, visit www.HappyThanksgathering.com and check out SC Johnson on Facebook and Twitter.

SC Johnson Happy Thanksgathering™ Help Get Me Home Instant Win Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 years of age or older or of the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS), whichever is older. To enter, go to happythanksgathering.com. Starts at 11:00:00 am CT on November 1, 2015 and ends 10:59:59 pm CT on November 25, 2015. Limit one (1) game play per person/email per day. Prizes: (3,000); A $1,000 Visa® Reward Card, ARV: $1,000 each. The Visa® Reward Card is issued by CenterState Bank of Florida, NA pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Odds of winning depend on the time at which an eligible game play is received and the order in which it is received. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Official Rules at happythanksgathering.com/travelerrules.pdf. Sponsor: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403. This Promotion is not sponsored by CenterState Bank. Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association and does not sponsor nor endorse this Promotion.

SC Johnson Happy Thanksgathering™ “Help Me Host” Instant Win Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S. and D.C., 18 years of age or older or of the age of majority in their state of residence (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS), whichever is older. To enter, go to happythanksgathering.com. Starts at 11:00:00 am CT on November 1, 2015 and ends 10:59:59 pm CT on November 25, 2015. Limit one (1) game play per person/email address per day. Prize: each prize is a $250 pre-paid debit card. 200 Prizes will be awarded during the Promotion Period. Odds of winning depend on the time at which an eligible game play is received and the order in which it is received. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Official Rules at happythanksgathering.com/hostrules.pdf. Sponsor: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403.

About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 129-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

i This survey was conducted online within the United States by Edelman Berland on behalf of SC Johnson. A 15-minute questionnaire was completed in October 2015, by 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18 years and older.

CONTACT:
Michelle Johnson
262-260-2440
[email protected]

Amy H. Lindquist
312-240-2628
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All-New 2016 Camaro Debuts in San Francisco on November 11

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT:

Chevrolet’s Find New Roads Trip heads to California with the 2016 Camaro making its debut on the streets of San Francisco on November 11. Car lovers will be treated to a first look at the sixth generation of the Camaro before it is available anywhere, as the epic road trip makes stops across the country to celebrate Chevrolet’s exceptional year, in which five all-new vehicles were introduced: Camaro, Malibu, Cruz, Volt and Spark.

 

Consumers, Camaro fans and car lovers are invited to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on November 11 for an up close and personal first-look at the all-new Camaro and featured vehicles from Chevrolet’s line-up. The Designers and Engineers who brought the new Camaro to life will be on-hand to share insights and answer questions. The first 200 attendees will be treated to food and giveaways, and can learn more about Chevrolet’s focus on innovative design, performance and technology. Camaro owners who drive their cars to the event will receive VIP Camaro parking.

 

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information about the Find New Roads Trip and details on each stop.

WHEN: 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

344 Tully Road

San Jose, CA 95111

WHO:

Camaro Designer and Engineers available for interviews upon request

CONTACT:

Laura Markofsky

For Chevrolet Communications

248-408-5505 (mobile)

[email protected]

ADDITIONAL
INFO:

Visit www.findnewroadstrip.com for more information on tour stops, the all-new Camaro, and more

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Notice for Purchasers of CRT Products

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following release was issued today by The Notice Company, Inc.:

Deadline to File a Claim is December 7, 2015, in the $576.75 Million Class Action Settlements for Purchasers of Televisions, Computer Monitors or Other Products Containing Cathode Ray Tubes.  Final Approval Hearing will be held After January 8, 2016.  Visit CRTclaims.com to File a Claim and for More Information.

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Class action settlements have been reached involving Cathode Ray Tubes (“CRTs”), a display device that was sold by itself or as the main component in TVs and computer monitors.  The lawsuit claims that the Defendants fixed the prices of CRTs causing consumers to pay more for CRTs and products containing CRTs, such as TVs and computer monitors (collectively “CRT Products”).  The Defendants deny Plaintiffs’ allegations.

Who is included in the Settlements?

Individuals and businesses that:

  • Purchased a CRT or a product containing a CRT, such as a TV or computer monitor, in the United States (except Illinois, Washington and Oregon) between March 1, 1995 and November 25, 2007;
  • For their own use and not for resale.

Purchases made directly from a defendant or alleged co-conspirator are not included (see the list of defendants and alleged co-conspirators at www.CRTclaims.com or by calling 1-800-649-0963).

What do the Settlements provide?

There are six new Settlements totaling $541.75 million.  Together with the two previously-approved settlements, the Settlement Fund is $576.75 million.  Only individuals and businesses who purchased CRT Products in AZ, CA, FL, HI, IA, KS, ME, MI, MN, MS, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, SD, TN, VT, WV, WI, or the District of Columbia, are eligible to file a claim for money.  HI, NE and NV have shorter claims periods.  The purchase must have been made in one of the foregoing states, but you do not have to be a resident of one of these states.  The Settlements release the injunctive relief claims of purchasers of CRT Products nationwide.

The amount of money you will receive depends on the type and quantity of CRT Products you purchased and the total number of claims made.  Eligible individuals and businesses are expected to get a minimum payment of $25.  Large purchasers could recover many thousands of dollars.

How can I get a payment?

Claim online or by mail by December 7, 2015.  The simple online Claim Form only takes 3-5 minutes for most individuals.

What are my rights?

The Court will hold a hearing to be scheduled after January 8, 2016, to consider whether to approve the Settlements and a request for attorneys’ fees up to one-third of the Settlement Fund, plus reimbursement of litigation expenses and awards to Class Representatives.  This date may change so please check the website.  You or your own lawyer may appear and speak at the hearing at your own expense. 

For More Information: Call toll free 1-800-649-0963, visit www.CRTclaims.com, text “CRTclaims” to 97000 (text messaging rates may apply), or write to CRT Indirect Claims, c/o The Notice Company, P.O. Box 778, Hingham, MA 02043.

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PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT

Live Nation Entertainment Reports Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

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Highlights (year over year):

– Revenue Up 10% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $2.8 Billion

– AOI Up 8% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $279 Million

– Operating Income Up 9% for the Quarter at Constant Currency to $164 Million

– Adjusted EPS of $0.44 for the Quarter

– Reported Revenue of $2.6 Billion, Operating Income of $154 Million, and EPS of $0.39

– Concert Ticket Sales for Shows in 2015 Up 8% through October 26

– Sponsorship & Advertising Contracted Net Revenue at Constant Currency Up 16% through Nine Months

– Ticketmaster Global GTV at Constant Currency Up 13% through Nine Months

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today released financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. 

Live Nation had a record third quarter and remains on track to deliver its planned growth and record performance in 2015.  Our key financial metrics are up for the quarter with revenue growing 10% and AOI up 8%, both at constant currency.

Our operating metrics reinforce the strength of our business with a 10% increase in fans attending our concerts in the quarter, driving strong growth in our advertising and ticketing businesses.  These results demonstrate that Live Nation has created an unparalleled live platform, bringing over 500 million fans in nearly 40 countries to those unrivaled two-hour events each year.  Concerts are continuing to show the power of our flywheel for our high-margin on-site, advertising and ticketing businesses, and this year we expect to successfully complete our three-year plan with AOI growth for the year, while increasing the revenue and profitability of each of our core businesses.

Concerts Delivering Record Attendance

Over 24 million fans attended our shows in the third quarter, and more than 48 million fans have come to our concerts for the first nine months, up almost 3 million fans from last year.  As of October 26th, we have sold over 54 million tickets for shows this year, up 8% from this point last year.

Advertising on Pace to Deliver Accelerated Growth

For the first nine months this year, sponsorship & advertising is up 19% in both revenue and AOI, at constant currency.  Coming off very strong growth in online advertising during the first half, in the third quarter we complemented this with 39% growth in our festival sponsorships, at constant currency.

Ticketmaster Marketplace Scale Driving Growth

Ticketmaster has continued building its position as the global leader in ticketing marketplaces, with an 8% growth in global site visits driving an 18% increase in combined primary and secondary Gross Transaction Value, or GTV, during the third quarter, at constant currency.  Our secondary business continued its strong performance, with GTV up 22% in the third quarter.

We are on track to have our TMOne platform available for our North America venue clients by the end of the year, and will deliver the 35 cents per ticket cost reduction since 2012 as planned.  As a result, in 2015 we expect to deliver our fifth straight year of growth in our ticketing client base, global GTV and ticketing AOI.

Summary

We now have clear visibility into our full year 2015 performance and are confident that we will deliver another year of record top-line and bottom-line results.  Our scale businesses of concerts, advertising and ticketing are all showing growth in their key operating metrics and we expect them to operationally deliver record revenue and AOI.

As we look forward, we see tremendous opportunities to continue consolidating concerts and ticketing on a global basis, with further growth in our advertising and ticketing businesses from the concerts flywheel.

Michael Rapino
President and Chief Executive Officer
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

The company will webcast a teleconference today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial performance. Interested parties should visit the Events & Webcasts section of the company’s website at investors.livenationentertainment.com to listen to the webcast. Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be available under the Reports section at the same link. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Live Nation website.

All numbers are at constant currency unless otherwise indicated.

About Live Nation Entertainment:

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

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 3rd QUARTER

(unaudited; $ in millions)

Q3 2015 Constant Currency

Q3 2014

Growth

Q3 2015 Reported

Revenue

Concerts

$

2,094.4

$

1,925.5

9%

$

1,991.9

Ticketing

446.5

386.1

16%

426.2

Artist Nation

138.7

130.9

6%

136.7

Sponsorship & Advertising

134.2

114.6

17%

126.6

Other & Eliminations

(58.5)

(55.1)

(6%)

(58.5)

$

2,755.3

$

2,502.0

10%

$

2,622.9

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

87.8

$

82.8

6%

$

85.8

Ticketing

101.6

85.8

18%

97.1

Artist Nation

13.4

21.9

(39%)

12.9

Sponsorship & Advertising

102.4

88.3

16%

95.8

Other & Eliminations

(0.2)

1.8

*

(0.2)

Corporate

(25.8)

(22.5)

(15%)

(25.8)

$

279.2

$

258.1

8%

$

265.6

Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

45.2

$

49.9

(9)%

$

44.6

Ticketing

51.9

30.5

70%

49.0

Artist Nation

(1.7)

9.1

*

(2.0)

Sponsorship & Advertising

99.5

86.7

15%

92.9

Other & Eliminations

0.4

2.0

(80)%

0.4

Corporate

(31.4)

(27.6)

(14%)

(31.4)

$

163.9

$

150.6

9%

$

153.5

* percentages are not meaningful

 

 

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 9 MONTHS

(unaudited; $ in millions)

9 Months 2015 Constant Currency

9 Months 2014

Growth

9 Months 2015 Reported

Revenue

Concerts

$

4,092.5

$

3,760.1

9%

$

3,883.5

Ticketing

1,216.8

1,111.6

9%

1,162.0

Artist Nation

307.7

282.7

9%

302.5

Sponsorship & Advertising

274.9

230.9

19%

259.7

Other & Eliminations

(98.7)

(90.2)

(9%)

(98.7)

$

5,793.2

$

5,295.1

9%

$

5,509.0

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

115.5

$

117.3

(2%)

$

111.5

Ticketing

258.9

232.4

11%

248.7

Artist Nation

5.5

30.2

(82%)

4.9

Sponsorship & Advertising

194.1

163.1

19%

181.5

Other & Eliminations

(1.8)

(0.3)

*

(1.8)

Corporate

(67.8)

(60.0)

(13%)

(67.8)

$

504.4

$

482.7

4%

$

477.0

Operating Income (Loss)

Concerts

$

(3.9)

$

28.3

*

$

(3.7)

Ticketing

125.5

87.3

44%

119.8

Artist Nation

(34.5)

(3.9)

*

(34.4)

Sponsorship & Advertising

186.1

158.8

17%

173.5

Other & Eliminations

(0.4)

1.2

*

(0.4)

Corporate

(83.0)

(77.7)

(7%)

(83.0)

$

189.8

$

194.0

(2%)

$

171.8

* percentages are not meaningful

 

As of September 30, 2015, total cash and cash equivalents were $1.1 billion, which includes $547 million in ticketing client cash and $252 million in free cash. Event-related deferred revenue was $441 million as of September 30, 2015, compared to $319 million as of the same date in 2014. Free cash flow was $205 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $200 million in the third quarter of last year.

 

KEY OPERATING METRICS

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Concerts (1)

Estimated events:

North America

4,386

4,104

12,089

11,370

International

1,466

1,055

4,894

4,253

Total estimated events

5,852

5,159

16,983

15,623

Estimated fans (rounded):

North America

18,645,000

17,061,000

34,813,000

31,945,000

International

5,556,000

4,990,000

13,436,000

13,508,000

Total estimated fans

24,201,000

22,051,000

48,249,000

45,453,000

Ticketing (2)

Number of tickets sold (in thousands)

40,849

36,603

115,371

110,166

(1)   

Events generally represent a single performance by an artist.  Fans generally represent the number of people who attend an event.  Festivals are counted as one event in the quarter in which the festival begins, but the number of fans is based on the days the fans were present at the festival and thus can be reported across multiple quarters.  Events and fan attendance metrics are estimated each quarter.

(2)    

The number of tickets sold includes primary tickets only.  This metric includes tickets sold during the period regardless of event timing except for our own events where our concert promoters control ticketing which are reported as the events occur. The total number of tickets sold reported for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 excludes approximately 69 million and 71 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 excludes approximately 202 million and 205 million, respectively, of tickets sold using our Ticketmaster systems, through season seat packages and our venue clients’ box offices, for which we do not receive a fee.

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) to Free Cash Flow

($ in millions)

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

Adjusted operating income

$

265.6

$

258.1

Less:  Cash interest expense — net

(25.4)

(30.3)

           Cash taxes

(11.7)

(9.2)

           Maintenance capital expenditures

(16.7)

(12.7)

           Distributions to noncontrolling interests — net

(4.4)

(5.9)

Distributions from (contributions to) investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

(2.6)

(0.5)

Free cash flow

$

204.8

$

199.5

Revenue generating capital expenditures

(14.2)

(15.5)

Net

$

190.6

$

184.0

 

($ in millions)

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Adjusted operating income

$

477.0

$

482.7

Less:  Cash interest expense — net

(67.8)

(66.1)

           Cash taxes

(29.5)

(38.3)

           Maintenance capital expenditures

(49.0)

(36.5)

           Distributions to noncontrolling interests — net

(13.8)

(23.9)

Distributions from (contributions to) investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

3.3

(0.2)

Free cash flow

$

320.2

$

317.7

Revenue generating capital expenditures

(45.5)

(52.6)

Net

$

274.7

$

265.1

 

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to Basic Net Income per Common Share Available to

Common Stockholders of Live Nation

($ in millions except shares and per share data)

Q3 2015

Q3 2014

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

Net income attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation

$

89.0

$

105.2

$

45.8

$

95.6

Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic

201,392,591

199,261,810

200,776,477

198,612,221

Adjusted EPS

$

0.44

$

0.53

$

0.23

$

0.48

Per share impact of accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests

$

(0.05)

$

(0.01)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.02)

Basic net income per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation

$

0.39

$

0.52

$

0.14

$

0.46

 

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents to Free Cash

($ in millions)

September 30,
 2015

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,061.4

Client cash

(547.3)

Deferred revenue — event-related

(440.5)

Accrued artist fees

(71.2)

Collections on behalf of others

(49.0)

Prepaid expenses — event-related

298.5

   Free cash

$

251.9

Forward-Looking Statements, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations:

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the company’s expectation that it will successfully complete its three-year plan with adjusted operating income growth in 2015, with expected record revenue and adjusted operating income in its concerts, sponsorship & advertising and ticketing businesses; the anticipated availability of the company’s TMOne platform for its North America venue ticketing clients by the end of 2015; the expected delivery of the planned 35 cents per ticket cost reduction since 2012; expectations that 2015 will be the fifth straight year of growth in the company’s ticketing client base, global gross transaction value and ticketing adjusted operating income; and the availability of opportunities to continue consolidating concerts and ticketing on a global basis. Live Nation wishes to caution you that there are some known and unknown factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to operational challenges in achieving strategic objectives and executing on the company’s plans, the risk that the company’s markets do not evolve as anticipated, the potential impact of any economic slowdown and operational challenges associated with selling tickets and staging events.

Live Nation refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, specifically the section titled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the company’s most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the company’s projections or forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or concerning Live Nation are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Live Nation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of each such measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, together with an explanation of why management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors, is provided herein.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), or AOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as operating income (loss) before acquisition expenses (including transaction costs, changes in the fair value of accrued acquisition-related contingent consideration arrangements and acquisition-related severance), depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment), loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets and non-cash and certain stock-based compensation expense. The company uses AOI to evaluate the performance of its operating segments. The company believes that information about AOI assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the portfolio of the businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income, thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. AOI is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of AOI as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in the company’s business. Accordingly, AOI should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, AOI as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. on a per share (basic) basis. The company uses adjusted EPS to evaluate the performance of its operations separate from required GAAP adjustments related to accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests required in calculating earnings per share, or EPS, on a reported basis. The company believes that information about adjusted EPS assists investors by allowing them to evaluate the per share impact of reported net income (loss) changes in the results of the business separate from certain non-operational items that affect reported EPS. Adjusted EPS is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of adjusted EPS as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the impact of the accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests that are recorded to additional paid-in-capital. Accordingly, adjusted EPS should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, adjusted EPS as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Constant Currency is a non-GAAP financial measure. For the purpose of determining our constant currency results, we calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior period’s currency exchange rates. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations.

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as AOI less maintenance capital expenditures, less net cash interest expense, less cash taxes, less net distributions to noncontrolling interest partners, plus distributions from investments in nonconsolidated affiliates net of contributions to investments in nonconsolidated affiliates. The company uses free cash flow, among other measures, to evaluate the ability of its operations to generate cash that is available for purposes other than maintenance capital expenditures. The company believes that information about free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt and make acquisitions. Free cash flow is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash flow as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available for operations and is not necessarily a measure of the company’s ability to fund its cash needs. Accordingly, free cash flow should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss) and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash flow as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Free Cash is a non-GAAP financial measure that the company defines as cash and cash equivalents less ticketing-related client funds, less event-related deferred revenue, less accrued expenses due to artists and cash collected on behalf of others, plus event-related prepaids. The company uses free cash as a proxy for how much cash it has available to, among other things, optionally repay debt balances, make acquisitions and fund revenue generating capital expenditures. Free cash is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available from operations and it is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, free cash should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, cash and cash equivalents and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) to Operating Income (Loss)

  ($ in millions)

Adjusted operating income (loss) constant currency

Foreign exchange impact

Adjusted operating income (loss) reported

Non-cash and stock-based compensation expense

Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets

 

Depreciation and

amortization

Acquisition expenses

Operating income (loss)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Concerts

$

87.8

$

2.0

$

85.8

$

1.6

$

0.3

$

36.1

$

3.2

$

44.6

Ticketing

101.6

4.5

97.1

0.7

0.2

46.5

0.7

49.0

Artist Nation

13.4

0.5

12.9

1.2

0.1

13.3

0.3

(2.0)

Sponsorship & Advertising

102.4

6.6

95.8

0.4

—

2.5

—

92.9

Other and Eliminations

(0.2)

—

(0.2)

—

—

(0.6)

—

0.4

Corporate

(25.8)

—

(25.8)

4.1

—

1.3

0.2

(31.4)

    Total Live Nation

$

279.2

$

13.6

$

265.6

$

8.0

$

0.6

$

99.1

$

4.4

$

153.5

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Concerts

$

82.8

$

—

$

82.8

$

1.7

$

(0.1)

$

30.2

$

1.1

$

49.9

Ticketing

85.8

—

85.8

0.7

(1.6)

55.5

0.7

30.5

Artist Nation

21.9

—

21.9

2.1

—

10.5

0.2

9.1

Sponsorship & Advertising

88.3

—

88.3

0.3

—

1.3

—

86.7

Other and Eliminations

1.8

—

1.8

—

—

(0.2)

—

2.0

Corporate

(22.5)

—

(22.5)

4.2

—

0.6

0.3

(27.6)

    Total Live Nation

$

258.1

$

—

$

258.1

$

9.0

$

(1.7)

$

97.9

$

2.3

$

150.6

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Concerts

$

115.5

$

4.0

$

111.5

$

5.5

$

0.4

$

105.3

$

4.0

$

(3.7)

Ticketing

258.9

10.2

248.7

2.2

—

125.4

1.3

119.8

Artist Nation

5.5

0.6

4.9

3.8

0.2

33.9

1.4

(34.4)

Sponsorship & Advertising

194.1

12.6

181.5

1.2

—

6.8

—

173.5

Other and Eliminations

(1.8)

—

(1.8)

—

—

(1.4)

—

(0.4)

Corporate

(67.8)

—

(67.8)

12.9

—

2.2

0.1

(83.0)

Total Live Nation

$

504.4

$

27.4

$

477.0

$

25.6

$

0.6

$

272.2

$

6.8

$

171.8

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Concerts

$

117.3

$

—

$

117.3

$

5.5

$

(3.3)

$

84.9

$

1.9

$

28.3

Ticketing

232.4

—

232.4

3.5

(1.7)

142.5

0.8

87.3

Artist Nation

30.2

—

30.2

7.8

—

25.9

0.4

(3.9)

Sponsorship & Advertising

163.1

—

163.1

1.1

—

3.2

—

158.8

Other and Eliminations

(0.3)

—

(0.3)

0.1

—

(1.6)

—

1.2

Corporate

(60.0)

—

(60.0)

13.5

—

1.8

2.4

(77.7)

Total Live Nation

$

482.7

$

—

$

482.7

$

31.5

$

(5.0)

$

256.7

$

5.5

$

194.0

 

SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(unaudited)

9 Months 2015

9 Months 2014

(in thousands)

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(22,576)

$

(6,529)

Net cash used in investing activities

(227,124)

(166,995)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(25,796)

251,253

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(45,150)

(18,613)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(320,646)

59,116

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,382,029

1,299,184

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

1,061,383

$

1,358,300

 

Children’s Teeth Top Parents’ Halloween Concerns

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The largest candy-consumption night of the year is right around the corner. More than 80 percent of parents say their kids will participate in a Halloween celebration2, and when asked about concerns related to Halloween, more than two-thirds of parents say they are worried about their children’s teeth, according to a recent Ad Council survey1. However, three out of four parents report that their kids sometimes or frequently forget to brush their teeth on a daily basis. With cavities being a top concern, the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is celebrating National Brush Day® on Sunday, November 1, the day after Halloween, to emphasize the importance of brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every day.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: 
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National Brush Day® is an annual celebration that takes place on November 1 – the day after Halloween. The holiday aims to reinforce the importance of children’s oral health and promote good tooth-brushing habits. The event is part of the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, a national initiative launched by The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives and the Ad Council in August 2012, which aims to teach parents and caregivers about simple ways in which they can help improve their children’s oral health and prevent dental disease.

“Lots of children enjoy extra candy around Halloween, but parents and kids should understand that eating the candy can lead to problems with their teeth,” said Gary Price, Secretary and CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation. Cavities and oral infections can cause severe pain and increase a child’s risk for dental issues and poor health throughout their lives, and basic information like knowing which candies are better for children’s teeth can help to prevent bacteria and the breakdown of tooth enamel.”

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S.4, and poor oral health can impact a child’s ability to learn, develop good self-esteem and speak properly. Despite the high rates of oral disease in children, the survey revealed that parents perceive their children’s dental health as a low priority compared to other issues such as school safety, nutrition and flu season6. In an effort to combat the high rates of oral disease in children, the campaign aims to help parents better understand why poor dental health can have serious consequences and educate families about good dental health habits.

“This campaign really exemplifies the power of advertising to impact attitudes and behaviors,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “The results we’ve already seen are truly incredible and I know the reminder from this year’s National Brush Day® will continue the success we’ve achieved to improve children’s oral health across the country.”

Parents and families can take part in National Brush Day® by sharing “brushing selfies” on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@brush2min2x). Additionally, parents are also encouraged to visit the campaign website, 2min2x.org, where they can find entertaining videos – all 2 minutes in length – to watch with their children while brushing their teeth. The campaign also offers a free mobile gaming app called Toothsavers that engages parents and their kids in a fun and creative brushing challenge.

The ongoing Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign includes a series of PSAs encouraging parents to have their children brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. Created pro bono by ad agency Grey New York, the campaign features humorous depictions of life lessons which make the point that while parenting can be tricky at times, getting kids to brush properly can be easier than many other things parents will try to teach their children. All campaign materials direct to 2min2x.org.

Since its launch in 2012, more than 2.7 million people have visited 2min2x.org and the English and Spanish-language PSAs have received more than $100 million in donated media across TV, radio, print, web and outdoor outlets. Additionally, an Ad Council survey showed that since October 2014, both English and Spanish-speaking parents reported that their children were significantly more likely to brush twice a day, and significantly more likely to brush for two minutes each time. 

For more information about the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, visit 2min2x.org and follow the campaign’s social media communities on Facebook and Twitter (@brush2min2x).

Campaign Partners:

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshalling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives 
The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives is a coalition of the leading organizations in the field of oral health. The Partnership is committed to improve children’s oral health so that they can develop into healthy, productive adults. The coalition shares the view that no child should be in pain and suffer broader health issues or endure the social stigma and lack of opportunity resulting from untreated dental diseases and conditions. The coalition’s primary mission is to teach parents and caregivers, as well as the children themselves, to take control of their own health through oral disease prevention. A complete list of members of the Partnership can be found here.

References:

1, 2, 5, 6 The Ad Council’s survey was conducted by LightSpeed Research in September 2014. The nationally representative online survey included 600 parents with children 0-12. 3 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/datastatistics/surgeongeneral/report/executivesummary.htm                                             4 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/datastatistics/surgeongeneral/report/executivesummary.htm 

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