Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announces the following Webcast:

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announces the following Webcast:

What:  

BorgWarner 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Conference Call

When:  

February 11, 2021 @ 9:30am Eastern Time

Where:  

http://www.borgwarner.com/en/Investors/default.aspx

Live over the Internet — Simply log on to the web at the address above.

How:     

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at (http://www.borgwarner.com/en/Investors/default.aspx)

BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing and technical facilities in 99 locations in 24 countries, the company employs approximately 48,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit www.borgwarner.com.

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Planet Fitness to Present at the 2021 ICR Conference

HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced today that the Company will participate in the 2021 ICR Conference. Management is scheduled to present on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at <a target="_blank"…

HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced today that the Company will participate in the 2021 ICR Conference. Management is scheduled to present on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at http://investor.planetfitness.com.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2020, Planet Fitness had more than 14.1 million members and 2,086 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

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Freight Club Launches Free Carbon Offset Program for Members

Sustainable shipping in partnership with One Tree Planted represents significant step towards climate neutral fulfillment

BURNABY, BC, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Freight Club, a leading logistics management platform, is thrilled to launch a free-access program to members that offsets 100% of the…

Sustainable shipping in partnership with One Tree Planted represents significant step towards climate neutral fulfillment

BURNABY, BC, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Freight Club, a leading logistics management platform, is thrilled to launch a free-access program to members that offsets 100% of the carbon emissions emitted from all shipment it enables. The program, in partnership with non-profit One Tree Planted, will plant trees in areas most impacted by industrial and environmental damage, such as California – a hub for the furniture manufacturing industry.

The transport industry represents 14% of global carbon emissions annually. That number will only increase as consumer habits change and eCommerce grows; global parcel volume is forecasted to reach 100 billion by 2025. With an increase in global shipping, Freight Club recognizes the critical importance of these foundational measures now, as eCommerce accelerates, and its members and end-consumers seek ways to balance that impact to the environment. «We understand deeply the impact transport has on our environment. We see it, and we want to enable our members to do something about it. Offsetting carbon emissions is the first step,» says Chris Randall, VP Revenue, Freight Club.

The new initiative leverages trees to offset carbon by calculating the amount released during shipping using the GHG Protocol calculation and balancing it with reforestation efforts. Tree planting has an even greater impact than just removing CO₂; tree planting also reaps an abundance of environmental and social benefits. «We see the impact trees make firsthand. Not only do trees clean the air we breathe, but they also prevent natural-disaster-causing erosion, providing a clean water source, and creating habitats for biodiversity,» says Diana Chaplin, Canopy Director, One Tree Planted.

Through funding the work of One Tree Planted, Freight Club is focusing their efforts on planting trees in the areas of California impacted by the 2020 and 2017 wildfires. «It’s important to us to help our neighbors in California. Working with One Tree Planted ensures new growth is planted responsibly to prevent future devastation,» Randall shares. The initiative helps to replace the millions of acres lost during the fires with endangered native tree species. «We were very impressed with the amount of work the Freight Club team did in researching and calculating how to offset of their carbon,» says Chaplin. «You can really see the thought and care that went into this program.»

Sustainable shipping through carbon offsets is a significant first step for businesses prioritizing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives. «We are excited to partner with industry leaders like Freight Club. Their commitment to offsetting every shipment is a huge leap forward for the shipping industry and one that we hope others will emulate,» says Chaplin.

The initiative is offered at no cost to Freight Club members, which offers an advantage to businesses big and small. «We didn’t want going green to simply be an ‘option’ for our members,» says Randall. «We wanted it to be the default – because doing the right thing should be easy.» By making it free and easy for members to go green, Freight Club continues its mission to level the playing field for businesses of all sizes.

More information is available at www.freightclub.com

About Freight Club

Freight Club is an eCommerce logistics platform that offers manufacturers and retailers an easy way to ship freight at highly competitive pricing. Launched in 2015, Freight Club is a 5-star B2B freight service trusted by hundreds of manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and other businesses shipping freight in the US, Canada and US-Canada cross-border. Freight Club is an independently managed subsidiary of global tech company Cymax Group.

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VNUE Provides Business Update For 2021

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VNUE Inc. (OTC: VNUE) today issued a positive update about the Company’s business prospects as it looks ahead to 2021.

Despite the severe setbacks in terms of the touring business in 2020 which were completely out of our control due to Covid-19, the Company remains confident that the live music industry will bounce back in 2021.  In 2020, the major tour that VNUE was booked to record, Matchbox Twenty, was postponed from last July but is on the books for…

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — VNUE Inc. (OTC: VNUE) today issued a positive update about the Company’s business prospects as it looks ahead to 2021.

Despite the severe setbacks in terms of the touring business in 2020 which were completely out of our control due to Covid-19, the Company remains confident that the live music industry will bounce back in 2021.  In 2020, the major tour that VNUE was booked to record, Matchbox Twenty, was postponed from last July but is on the books for commencement in July of 2021.  Additionally, we expect many artists and labels will be seeking additional revenue sources when they begin to tour again, looking to make up for losses they experienced in 2020. The VNUE team is already conducting outreach in that regard.

As an additional boost, Congress passed the $15bn Save our Stages Act, which authorizes the Small Business Administration to make grants to eligible live music venue operators, producers, promoters, or talent representatives.  VNUE expects this to have a very positive impact on the company’s live music recording and production business.

In addition to all of the positive work that the Company has accomplished in regard to its proprietary Soundstr music recognition technology, which led to the deployment of multiple beta test sites as well as the announcement regarding commercial deployments in new RockHouse Live locations, VNUE also operates the Company with a very low overhead structure.  This has enabled the Company to enter 2021 as a viable entity as opposed to numerous other businesses in the music industry and music technology space who have become insolvent.

Soundstr identifies music played in bars, restaurants, radio stations and other businesses, and will help to lower licensing costs while at the same time helping to ensure the correct songwriters and artists receive royalties.

The Company is also encouraged about the recent significant increase in our stock price. We believe this increase reflects the value of our Soundstr technology, our set.fm live music production and distribution technology, and positions us well to improve our liquidity in 2021.  As previously disclosed, the Company has been in meaningful discussions with several entities to improve our balance sheet and to provide additional liquidity and working capital for our business.

About VNUE, Inc. (www.vnue.com)
VNUE, Inc., (OTC: VNUE)  is a music technology company dedicated to monetizing the live music experience for artists, labels, writers, and publishers, with products such as its set.fm instant content distribution platform (www.set.fm), exclusive license partner and «instant live» pioneer DiscLive (www.disclive.net), and protecting the rights of artists and writers with the company’s Soundstr music recognition technology (MRT) (www.soundstr.com).  The veteran entrepreneurs, artists and songwriters behind VNUE, led by music and tech entrepreneur and recording artist Zach Bair, are passionate about the future of their industry and ensuring that rights holders’ value is not lost amid always-changing technology. 

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Rockford Fosgate® Announces New M5 Amplifiers

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is proud to announce the new line of M5 amplifiers created to withstand the outdoor environment for all types of marine, motorcycle, and motorsports installations. IPX6 rated, the M5 amplifiers are designed as rugged as the outdoors and are built to stand up to all the elements including water, dust, mud, and UV rays. The new M5 series amplifiers are the first in Rockford’s portfolio to…

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is proud to announce the new line of M5 amplifiers created to withstand the outdoor environment for all types of marine, motorcycle, and motorsports installations. IPX6 rated, the M5 amplifiers are designed as rugged as the outdoors and are built to stand up to all the elements including water, dust, mud, and UV rays. The new M5 series amplifiers are the first in Rockford’s portfolio to carry a dynamic output power rating in line with the updated CEA-2006 standard measured to simulate real world music applications.

The line consists of three models starting with a powerful 1500-watt five-channel, an 800-watt four-channel, and a 1000-watt mono-block subwoofer amplifier. All are equipped with a full complement of smart features like C.L.E.A.N. technology for fast and accurate setup, «auto-sense» turn-on for use with high level inputs, and a top mounted control panel sealed by a smoked plexiglass cover completing the amps sleek industrial look. If the amplifier is being installed into one of Rockford’s new Polaris RZR® or Can-am Maverick X3® stage kits set-up is incredibly simple out of the box with the preset switch in the on position no settings or adjustments are needed. Simply turn the switch to the off position to customize set-up for all other applications.

MSRP ranges from $499.99 to $749.99 and amplifiers are expected to ship in late February.

For more information and complete specifications please use the links below.

M5 Models include:

 

  • 2 Year Warranty

To find an authorized retail location near you, please visit rockfordfosgate.com.

About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).

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Geothermal Rising Announces 2021 Board of Directors Election Winners

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Geothermal Rising (formerly Geothermal Resources Council), the world’s largest direct-membership geothermal professional and industry association, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. All five appointees have been selected based on their wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to advancing Geothermal Rising’s mission.

«Congratulations to all our new Directors who start on the…

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Geothermal Rising (formerly Geothermal Resources Council), the world’s largest direct-membership geothermal professional and industry association, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. All five appointees have been selected based on their wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to advancing Geothermal Rising’s mission.

«Congratulations to all our new Directors who start on the Board in January. We have a busy program in the New Year with our webinar series starting, the launch of our new website, and preparations for San Diego 2021 getting into full swing, amongst many others,» said Will Pettitt, Geothermal Rising Executive Director. «I’d like to thank all the Directors that have been with us the past two years through some amazing changes to the organization and through the difficulties this year with COVID-19. I’d also like to thank all our candidates for the Board this year; it was a very strong and talented group. As we transition into the New Year we will have a much reduced and efficient Board size and will be needing many volunteers to help advise and guide the organization and our program. Anybody interested to help should reach out to us. Looking forward to a bright New Year for geothermal.»

The five newly elected Geothermal Rising Board Members include:

  • Nicole Lautze, Academic Seat
  • Mark Gran, Utility Seat
  • Jericho Reyes, Developer Seat
  • Laure Mora, At Large Seat
  • Doug Hollett, At Large Seat

Photos of the new Board of Directors can be seen on the Geothermal Rising website HERE.

As Geothermal Rising enters 2021, we will focus on our core purpose of helping to elevate and build our geothermal community and expanding the public’s awareness, understanding, and perception of geothermal energy. If you are a professional, student, or company in the geothermal industry, please consider joining our association to help make this possible.

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About the Geothermal Rising
Founded in 1972, Geothermal Rising (formerly Geothermal Resources Council), is the oldest geothermal association on Earth, serving as the main professional and educational association for the geothermal community and public. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we empower the advancement of human understanding and practical use of geothermal energy through collaboration and communication of robust research, knowledge, and guidance. For more information, please visit http://www.geothermal.org.

Media Contact

Will Pettitt, Geothermal Rising, 651.808.4463, wpettitt@mygeoenergy.org

 

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ICW Group Named One of Best Earthquake Insurance Providers of 2021

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Investopedia has recognized ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, as one of the seven best earthquake insurance providers of 2021. The company received the «Best Commercial Coverage» designation.

ICW Group was…

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Investopedia has recognized ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, as one of the seven best earthquake insurance providers of 2021. The company received the «Best Commercial Coverage» designation.

ICW Group was selected for its commercial earthquake reputation and financial strength, according to Investopedia, an online financial news source that covers investing and finance. Investopedia also noted ICW Group’s policy that offers coverage for buildings and business personal property, loss of income, and earthquake sprinkler leakage.

«Being a financial rock when the big one occurs is critical when it comes to providing reliable earthquake coverage,» said Shawn Adams, senior vice president of ICW Group. «This ranking further demonstrates our unwavering commitment to deliver high-quality commercial earthquake coverage in partnership with our excellent brokers across the country. We’re extremely proud of the ICW Group team, and very much appreciate this recognition.»

To determine the ranking of top earthquake insurance providers of 2021, Investopedia compared companies with solid financials and a good reputation. They also compared companies based on the type of coverage they offer, whether coverage can be added to an existing policy, and other related consumer benefits.

About ICW Group
Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held insurance company domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Workers’ Compensation, Assumed Reinsurance and Catastrophe insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims while elevating the trusted agents who advise them. More information is available at http://www.icwgroup.com, http://www.twitter.com/ICWGroup, http://www.linkedin.com/companies/icw-group and http://www.facebook.com/ICWGroup.

Media Contact

Jessica Northrup, ICW Group, 858-924-8662, jnorthrup@icwgroup.com

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Digital Transactions Soar Over the Holidays as MoneyGram Reports Record Online Growth

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts…

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets, every country with MGO capabilities delivered a record number of transactions in the month.

«During these uncertain times, when reliability, speed and affordability, coupled with digital-first offerings have mattered more than ever, customers continue to choose the MoneyGram brand in record numbers,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «Our growth this holiday season is another important milestone in our consumer-centric digital transformation, and the entire company is incredibly excited about the skyrocketing momentum in our direct-to-consumer business.»

MoneyGram previously announced strong consumer sentiment going into the 2020 holiday season, and the December growth in transactions once again highlights the resilience of money transfer consumers to support their loved ones abroad, despite economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers reported that increased needs of family and friends abroad was the largest factor impacting decisions to send money in 2020, above personal situations such as change in income. Sending money for food expenses topped the list with 70% of respondents reporting that those abroad needed more money to take care of their families. This was followed by expenses for housing (55%) and healthcare (52%).

In the survey, consumers also reported that the pandemic had led to an increase in family and friends requesting to receive money digitally, such as direct into a bank account or a mobile wallet instead of cash. Consistent with these findings, in the month of December, MoneyGram achieved its highest month ever for money transfers sent directly to accounts. Growth was driven by real-time transfers utilizing Visa Direct, which increased over 500% in December as compared to the prior year.

«Our leading digital capabilities – including real-time transfers and the industry’s best user experience – continue to drive phenomenal results, and we’re proud to be the leading choice in cross-border money transfer for consumers this holiday season,» said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram COO and leader of the Company’s digital business. «As we look ahead, we’re focused on scaling even faster and ensuring our customers have the best digital experience imaginable.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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Digital Transactions Soar Over the Holidays as MoneyGram Reports Record Online Growth

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts…

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets, every country with MGO capabilities delivered a record number of transactions in the month.

«During these uncertain times, when reliability, speed and affordability, coupled with digital-first offerings have mattered more than ever, customers continue to choose the MoneyGram brand in record numbers,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «Our growth this holiday season is another important milestone in our consumer-centric digital transformation, and the entire company is incredibly excited about the skyrocketing momentum in our direct-to-consumer business.»

MoneyGram previously announced strong consumer sentiment going into the 2020 holiday season, and the December growth in transactions once again highlights the resilience of money transfer consumers to support their loved ones abroad, despite economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers reported that increased needs of family and friends abroad was the largest factor impacting decisions to send money in 2020, above personal situations such as change in income. Sending money for food expenses topped the list with 70% of respondents reporting that those abroad needed more money to take care of their families. This was followed by expenses for housing (55%) and healthcare (52%).

In the survey, consumers also reported that the pandemic had led to an increase in family and friends requesting to receive money digitally, such as direct into a bank account or a mobile wallet instead of cash. Consistent with these findings, in the month of December, MoneyGram achieved its highest month ever for money transfers sent directly to accounts. Growth was driven by real-time transfers utilizing Visa Direct, which increased over 500% in December as compared to the prior year.

«Our leading digital capabilities – including real-time transfers and the industry’s best user experience – continue to drive phenomenal results, and we’re proud to be the leading choice in cross-border money transfer for consumers this holiday season,» said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram COO and leader of the Company’s digital business. «As we look ahead, we’re focused on scaling even faster and ensuring our customers have the best digital experience imaginable.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

MoneyGram Logo

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Digital Transactions Soar Over the Holidays as MoneyGram Reports Record Online Growth

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile…

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets, every country with MGO capabilities delivered a record number of transactions in the month.

«During these uncertain times, when reliability, speed and affordability, coupled with digital-first offerings have mattered more than ever, customers continue to choose the MoneyGram brand in record numbers,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «Our growth this holiday season is another important milestone in our consumer-centric digital transformation, and the entire company is incredibly excited about the skyrocketing momentum in our direct-to-consumer business.»

MoneyGram previously announced strong consumer sentiment going into the 2020 holiday season, and the December growth in transactions once again highlights the resilience of money transfer consumers to support their loved ones abroad, despite economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers reported that increased needs of family and friends abroad was the largest factor impacting decisions to send money in 2020, above personal situations such as change in income. Sending money for food expenses topped the list with 70% of respondents reporting that those abroad needed more money to take care of their families. This was followed by expenses for housing (55%) and healthcare (52%).

In the survey, consumers also reported that the pandemic had led to an increase in family and friends requesting to receive money digitally, such as direct into a bank account or a mobile wallet instead of cash. Consistent with these findings, in the month of December, MoneyGram achieved its highest month ever for money transfers sent directly to accounts. Growth was driven by real-time transfers utilizing Visa Direct, which increased over 500% in December as compared to the prior year.

«Our leading digital capabilities – including real-time transfers and the industry’s best user experience – continue to drive phenomenal results, and we’re proud to be the leading choice in cross-border money transfer for consumers this holiday season,» said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram COO and leader of the Company’s digital business. «As we look ahead, we’re focused on scaling even faster and ensuring our customers have the best digital experience imaginable.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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