FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

February 20, 2015

FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared yesterday, February 19, 2015, a cash distribution of Ps. 154.9 million (approximately US$ 10.4 million), Ps. 0.2441 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (approximately US$ 0.0164 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending December 31, 2014.

The distribution is payable on March 2, 2015 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of February 25, 2015 and a record date of February 27, 2015.

FIBRA Prologis declared distributions, as return of capital, of Ps. 385.0 million (approximately US$27.5 million), Ps. 0.6088 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (approximately US$ 0.0435 per CBFI), related to the results of the period ending December 31, 2014.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 184 strategically-located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.4 million square feet (2.9 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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February 20, 2015

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February 20, 2015

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NSHMBA Unveils New Strategic Vision To Empower Future Hispanic Business Professionals At Its First Regional Job Fair

February 20, 2015

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today details of its new strategic plan to address the changing educational and professional needs of young Hispanic business professionals at a press conference during its 2015 NSHMBA Academy & Job Fair in Dallas, Texas. Business professionals, Hispanic educational leaders, corporations, students and members of the media converged as NSHMBA CEO, Manny Gonzalez, explained how the organization is extending its focus to reach beyond the MBA community to undergraduate and high school-level students and other entrepreneurial audiences.

“For 26 years, our work has focused on advancing Hispanic leadership and career opportunities for Hispanic MBAs through higher education and professional development,” said Gonzalez. “While this remains an important directive for our organization, we recognize that in order to significantly improve Hispanic educational attainment, we must reach students earlier. Today we are putting a stake in the ground to assure that Hispanics have the best chance of acquiring the opportunities available in a marketplace where no one is guaranteed a job out of college anymore.”

With Hispanics expected to account for 60 percent of the U.S. population growth between 2005 and 2050, NSHMBA knows that Hispanic success in education and in the labor market is of immediate and long-term importance to the nation’s economy. A key aspect of the organization’s renewed mission is focused on expanding NSHMBA’s current and new programs to undergraduate students through the creation of university chapters. Initially, NSHMBA will be targeting universities in Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas Ft. Worth.

Since 2004, Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Neeley School of Business has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to NSHMBA members.

“We understand the vital role that quality education plays in unleashing the leadership potential of Hispanic students, so we have formed this long-standing partnership with NSHMBA to support their mission today and in the future,” said LaTanya Johns, Director of Graduate Career Services at the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, lead sponsor of the 2015 NSHMBA Academy. “We are proud to be part of the historic unveiling of NSHMBA’s new strategic vision.”

While higher education will remain deeply engrained in NSHMBA’s DNA, the new strategic plan will add an aggressive corporate partners strategy designed to accelerate the community’s advancement through entrepreneurship, internships and corporate placements.

“NSHMBA stakeholders, including more than 350 U.S. corporate partners, have a growing interest for a broader pipeline of Hispanic talent across the overall educational spectrum. These same companies are looking to us for a more efficient and effective way to communicate with candidates,” continued Gonzalez.

One of the ways NSHMBA will connect Hispanic business professionals with its corporate partners is through its mentorship and internship programs – matching mentees and internship applicants with mentors and companies, respectively, in order to thrive in a mutually beneficial relationship with NSHMBA actively involved.

“Our organization’s evolution mirrors what the Hispanic community is experiencing as a whole in our country,” said NSHMBA’s CEO. “It is our obligation as one of the most influential Hispanic groups to expand our values to include the overall community. In doing so, we feel closer to realizing our ultimate goal of becoming the leading catalyst for Hispanic achievement by 2025.”

For more information on NSHMBA, please visit www.nshmba.org.

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Founded in 1988, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is a national 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence, economic and social opportunities for Hispanics. With a national network of 40 local leadership chapters and close to 30,000 members, NSHMBA represents the Hispanic community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Visit www.nshmba.org.

About the NSHMBA Academy
The NSHMBA Academy is a leadership enrichment program designed to accelerate professional development and support the advancement of Hispanic business professionals. Participants are exposed to a variety of breakout sessions focused on the development and advancement of Hispanic leaders, hosted by prominent experts and executives. The 2015 NSHMBA Academy event takes place Feb. 19 – 21 in Dallas, Texas, thanks to the support of the event’s lead sponsor, the Texas Christian University.

Media Contact:
Pedro Viera, 214.524.7536
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SunEdison and GRID Alternatives Announce Major Solar Workforce Initiative

February 20, 2015

SunEdison and GRID Alternatives Announce Major Solar Workforce Initiative

BELMONT, California, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, and the SunEdison Foundation, today announced a $5 million contribution to their philanthropic partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. Together, the organizations are launching a two-year initiative called RISE to connect the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers with communities that need jobs, and to build a more inclusive solar workforce. Building on the successful 2014 SunEdison and GRID Alternatives partnership to bring more women into the solar industry, the RISE initiative will provide underserved communities with solar job training and job placement through GRID Alternatives’ workforce development program. The $5 million contribution is both financial and in the form of solar panels.

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“This partnership is making solar more accessible for everyone in America. For lower income families, that means lower electricity bills, more money for necessities, and the opportunity to receive valuable job training,” said Ahmad Chatila, President and Chief Executive Officer of SunEdison. “I’m very proud that with this contribution, SunEdison is truly helping the people who need it most.”

The RISE initiative will provide hands-on training and real-world solar installation experience to over 4,000 people across the country. In addition, the initiative will connect job trainees with solar companies looking for skilled workers. As part of the initiative, GRID Alternatives will provide 40 individuals with one-year paid fellowships in GRID Alternatives’ offices around the country through its SolarCorps program, and SunEdison employees will donate over 2,000 hours of their time installing solar systems for low-income families and supporting job-readiness for trainees.

“The solar industry is adding jobs at a rate of more than 20% year over year,” said Erica Mackie, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of GRID Alternatives. “This is an incredible opportunity to connect an industry that needs good people with people that need good jobs, and that’s just what this partnership is doing.”

“The RISE workforce diversity initiative will help put climate policies to work for all Californians, by engaging those communities who need the most help with pollution, energy bills, and job opportunities,” California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) said. “GRID Alternatives and SunEdison’s partnership is a model for California – their job training program gives women and members of underserved communities the skills they need to secure jobs in the solar industry.”

“I have no doubt that the RISE initiative’s hands-on training and recruitment program will ensure that there will always be a ready reservoir of local talent as the industry continues to expand,” stated New York State Assembly member Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx). “And with the explosive growth in demand for solar in New York we’ll need these people. New York’s supportive policy environment for solar development and job creation is starting to pay dividends, with the Empire State now ranked 4th nationally in solar jobs. It is particularly encouraging to see that this robust job growth cuts across all income strata, including helping to expand the pool of minorities in the workforce.”

SunEdison and GRID Alternatives are also working with the White House this week to help President Obama meet his goal of installing 100 megawatts of solar capacity on federally assisted housing in a way that provides job training opportunities to the residents of those communities.

Individuals interested in getting more information on the initiative are invited to visit gridalternatives.org/rise.

About SunEdison
SunEdison is the world’s largest renewable energy development company and is transforming the way energy is generated, distributed, and owned around the globe. The company manufactures solar technology and develops, finances, installs, owns and operates wind and solar power plants, delivering predictably priced electricity to its residential, commercial, government and utility customers. SunEdison is one of the world’s largest renewable energy asset managers and provides asset management, operations and maintenance, monitoring and reporting services for its renewable energy customers around the world. Corporate headquarters are in the United States, with additional offices around the world. SunEdison’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SUNE.” To learn more visit www.sunedison.com.

About GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is a non-profit organization that makes renewable energy technology and job training accessible to low-income communities. The organization bring together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for low-income families, providing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of clean, local energy. More than 5000 families have benefited from the organization’s work to-date, saving $125 million in lifetime electricity costs, and over 19,000 people have received solar training. GRID Alternatives has ten regional offices and affiliates serving California, Colorado, the New York tri-state region, the mid-Atlantic region, and Tribal communities nationwide. Its international program also provides off-grid solar to rural communities in Nicaragua. For more information, visit www.gridalternatives.org.

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MMSDC Names New President

February 19, 2015

MMSDC Names New President

Michelle Sourie Robinson brings experience, commitment to role

DETROIT, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) (http://www.minoritysupplier.org) has announced Michelle Sourie Robinson as the new president/CEO. She replaces Louis Green, who resigned to start a new venture in December, 2014. Robinson brings a wealth of experience, having spent thirteen years at Home Depot where she created their first supplier diversity department and supporting strategy, before founding Give & Receive, a non-profit organization that connects individuals and corporations to various charities.

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In her role at Home Depot, Michelle also led the varied functions in support of the company’s multi-billion dollar Government Services Administration contract. As she and her team drove this strategic business focus, her primary responsibilities included the sourcing and development of women-owned, minority-owned and small businesses, the training and support of over 400 product and service buyers, as well as multi-level outreach activities on behalf of the entire Home Depot enterprise.

Her corporate career includes two of the world’s largest $70 Billion+ organizations; having begun as the youngest and first African-American attorney employed by Wal-Mart as Corporate Counsel, and ending after twenty years of professional service while being widely-regarded as one of the top in her field. “We are privileged to have Michelle in this role,” said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “She brings great value and expertise which will benefit the MMSDC at every level.”

A native of Oklahoma, Michelle earned her B.S. in Organizational Administration from Oklahoma State University and holds a J.D. from the University of Kansas. She has served on numerous boards, including but not limited to National Minority Supplier Development Council, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, as well as Women’s Business Enterprise National Council for which she was a member of the Executive Committee, and Diversity Information Resources where she served as Vice-Chair. She was active within her church and community where she chaired the strategic planning committee, serves on the Howard University School of Communications Board of Visitors, Southern University MBA Advisory Board, and was an active member of Leadership Atlanta.

She and her husband have relocated from Atlanta to the metropolitan Detroit area, and look forward to becoming part of the corporate and community fabric.

About MMSDC

The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization committed to driving economic growth within minority communities. The MMSDC advances this mission by facilitating over $20 billion annually in business contracts between corporations and certified minority business enterprises (MBEs). Founded in 1977, the MMSDC certifies minority businesses, provides MBEs with access to procurement opportunities, and develops capacity for minority business development. The Michigan Council has been recognized by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as ‚’Regional Council of the Year’‚ three times since 2007 for its work in promoting minority business development. For more information about the MMSDC, visit www.minoritysupplier.org

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February 19, 2015

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Reality TV Star and Acclaimed Regional Mexican Female Artist Chiquis Rivera Hosts Dress Cutting Event in Miami

February 19, 2015

FinalLook — Designer Adam Saaks, Chiquis Rivera and Super Latina, Gabriela Natale pose during the culmination of the Sprint Cut Your Bill in Half Event with the final result, Chiquis cut dress.

Reality TV Star and Acclaimed Regional Mexican Female Artist Chiquis Rivera Hosts Dress Cutting Event in Miami

Songstress proves that everything looks better cut in half by celebrating the “Cut Your Rate Plan In Half Event” by Sprint that provides unbeatable savings for customers who switch from Verizon and AT&T

MIAMI, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chiquis Rivera celebrated her nomination as the Regional Mexican Female Artist of the Year by hosting an event with Sprint and Samsung where a fashion designer cut her dress live in front of her biggest fans and transforming it into a work of art. The final dress design will be given away to a random fan via social media. Follow www.twitter.com/sprintlatino for more information.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/Spanish/7448951-sprint-corta-tu-plan-de-tarifas

SuperLatina, Gabriela Natale interviews Chiquis Rivera in Miami before designer to the stars cuts Chiquis dress transforming it into a work of art.

Samsung and Sprint strive to provide the best products and services to its customers while also offering memorable experiences and connecting them even closer to their passions.

The Cut Your Rate Plan in Half Event by Sprint proves that everything looks better “cut in half” just like the discounted rate plans of customers who switch to Sprint from Verizon and AT&T.

The final video of the dress transformation will be posted Thursday, February 19.
Click here to view the teaser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtOlx61fJ_Q&feature=youtu.be

For more information about Cut Your Rate Plan In Half, visit www.sprint.com/mitaddeprecio.

About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served nearly 56 million connections as of December 31, 2014 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the past four years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprintlatino and www.twitter.com/sprintlatino.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of U.S. $216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

In collaboration with Sprint and Samsung, Chiquis Rivera smiles during the transition of her dress for the Sprint Cut Your Bill in Half Event.

Chiquis Rivera poses while designer to the stars, Adam Saaks transforms her dress into a work of art for the Sprint Cut Your Bill in Half Event.

Designer to the stars, Adam Saaks and Chiquis Rivera energetically cut the competition’s bill in half as part of the Sprint Cut Your Bill in Half Event.

Designer Adam Saaks, Chiquis Rivera and Super Latina, Gabriela Natale pose during the culmination of the Sprint Cut Your Bill in Half Event with the final result, Chiquis cut dress.

(Español) General Electric acepta penalidad civil de $3.5 millones, programa interno de cumplimiento por no reportar lavavajillas y estufas defectuosas

February 19, 2015

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Multicultural Advertising Case Studies from Hulu, Comcast, Toyota and Western Union to Be Showcased at 15th Annual Horowitz Cultural Insights Forum

February 19, 2015

Multicultural Advertising Case Studies from Hulu, Comcast, Toyota and Western Union to Be Showcased at 15th Annual Horowitz Cultural Insights Forum

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 15^th Annual Cultural Insights Forum, which will be held on March 25 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, will feature a “Messaging Matters” track, a series of advertising case studies targeting multicultural and Hispanic consumers. The Cultural Insights Forum is a pioneering research- and strategy-driven event hosted annually by Horowitz Research, a leading multicultural and Hispanic research firm. The event is attended by over 400 executives in the media, advertising, technology and financial industries, and is recognized as a top venue for discussion of how to best serve the increasingly multicultural American media market.

The selected case studies exemplify innovative approaches to targeting today’s culturally diverse and multiplatform consumers by leveraging cultural insights. Featured case studies include:

Porque Puedo/Because I Can, presented by Jose Velez-Silva, Senior Director, Multicultural Marketing, Comcast and Silvina Cendra, Planning Director, Grupo Gallegos, is Comcast’s award-winning ad campaign. “Porque Puedo” breaks the mold of traditional Hispanic advertising strategy to target bicultural and more-acculturated Latinos who are often incorrectly assumed to be covered by general market messaging.
Never Too Far, presented by Mir Akhgar, Associate Director, Client Services, Gravity Media and a Western Union representative (TBD), targets Asian Indians and Filipinos who send money to their home country. The campaign sought to build energized differentiation from its competitors and foster an emotional connection with the consumer through in-culture partnerships and by leveraging social and CRM for storytelling.
Corolla Ready, presented by Joe Min, Group Account Director, interTrend and a Toyota representative (TBD), aimed to shift the image of the Corolla from the “car I should get” to the “car I want — now” among Asian American Millennials.
Speaking Their Language: How Hulu and Corona Reach Millennial Hispanics, presented by Justin Fromm, Head of Ad Sales Research, Hulu and Amy D’Souza, Media Manager, Constellation Brands Beer Division, illustrates how Hulu’s Bi-lingual Ad Selector helped Corona deliver on insights around viewer choice and acknowledge the two worlds in which Hispanic Millennials live.

The case study presentations are part of a robust agenda that includes a presentation of Horowitz’s latest ethnographic and survey research on multicultural audiences, the latest research from ESPN’s Advertiser Analytics team, and the third annual Emerging Voices Showcase. The day will also include high-level, thought-provoking panels on:

Video content and distribution in a multiplatform world;
Creating programming that resonates with multicultural, multiplatform Millennials;
Workplace and ownership diversity in the media and technology sector; and
How new technologies, like 4K TVs, wearables, and virtual reality are changing consumer attitudes and expectations toward media brands.

This year’s event is sponsored by ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Comcast, TV5MONDE, NUVO TV + FUSE, TV One and Cine Sony Television, among others.

Early bird registration pricing is in effect through February 20. For more information and to register: www.culturalinsightsforum.com

Contact:

Liz O’Donnell
[email protected]
617-918-7062

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