MoneyGram Digital Business continúa su rápido ascenso y el 30 % de las transacciones de la empresa ahora son digitales

DALLAS, 25 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), líder mundial en pagos de persona a persona y transferencias de dinero internacionales, anunció hoy que la compañía obtuvo un crecimiento en las transacciones internacionales del 137 % para enero en su negocio digital dirigido al consumidor, MoneyGram Online (MGO), lo que marca el decimotercer mes consecutivo de crecimiento interanual de tres dígitos en transacciones internacionales en el canal. La aplicación…

DALLAS, 25 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), líder mundial en pagos de persona a persona y transferencias de dinero internacionales, anunció hoy que la compañía obtuvo un crecimiento en las transacciones internacionales del 137 % para enero en su negocio digital dirigido al consumidor, MoneyGram Online (MGO), lo que marca el decimotercer mes consecutivo de crecimiento interanual de tres dígitos en transacciones internacionales en el canal. La aplicación centrada en el consumidor de la empresa ayudó a impulsar el crecimiento de MGO, ya que las transacciones en la aplicación aumentaron un 161 % interanual en enero. Además, la empresa anunció haber alcanzado otro hito importante en su recorrido hacia la transformación digital, al alcanzar las transacciones digitales un récord del 30 % de todas las transacciones de transferencias de dinero en enero.

«Nos complace informar de un comienzo de año sólido, que demuestra un impulso sostenido en la demanda de los consumidores de nuestra aplicación líder y ganancias continuas de participación de mercado», dijo Alex Holmes, presidente y director ejecutivo de MoneyGram. «Esto también ha llevado nuestro negocio digital a realizar el 30 % de todas las transacciones de transferencia de dinero, lo que ha resultado en un tamaño y escala que ha redefinido el negocio de MoneyGram».

Los sólidos resultados de la empresa para enero vienen de la mano de los firmes resultados financieros del cuarto trimestre y de todo el año 2020. A principios de esta semana, MoneyGram informó un número récord de clientes digitales en el cuarto trimestre del año pasado y un crecimiento interanual de transacciones transfronterizas del 152 % en MGO para todo el año. Estos resultados continúan siendo liderados por un crecimiento digital récord y medidas exitosas de control de gastos.

«Mientras MoneyGram lidera la evolución de los pagos de persona a persona y las transferencias de dinero internacionales digitales, continuamos implementando nuestra estrategia para ofrecer la mejor experiencia al cliente de la industria», dijo Kamila Chytil, directora de operaciones de MoneyGram. «Nuestros resultados de enero son otro ejemplo más de cómo nuestra aplicación centrada en el cliente está generando un rendimiento de la inversión líder en la industria al igual que un sólido valor de por vida para el cliente».

Acerca de MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram es un líder global en pagos de persona a persona y transferencias de dinero internacionales. Sus capacidades centradas en el consumidor permiten que familiares y amigos envíen dinero de manera rápida y económica en más de 200 países y territorios, y de estos, ya 90 pueden hacerlo por medios digitales.

MoneyGram aprovecha su moderna plataforma móvil de API y colabora con las principales marcas mundiales para atender a millones de personas todos los años a través de sus empresas abiertas al público y de sus empresas digitales dirigidas al consumidor.

Con una sólida cultura de innovación y un enfoque constante en el uso de tecnología para ofrecer la mejor experiencia a los clientes a nivel global, MoneyGram está liderando la evolución de los pagos digitales de persona a persona.

Para obtener más información, visite MoneyGram.com y siga a @MoneyGram.

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2020 Electric Vehicle (EV) Regulation Overview in Key European Markets: Cash Incentives to be Discontinued in the Next 3-5 years / Non-cash Incentives to Prevail for at least 10 Years

DUBLIN, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Vehicle (EV)…

DUBLIN, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Vehicle (EV) Regulation Overview in Key European Markets 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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This study gives a detailed analysis of EV incentives, subsidies, and taxation scenarios in each European country and their impact on EV sales.

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles have been introduced as a clean energy initiative, as they have low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs’ business strategies. Automakers such as PSA and Volkswagen are creating separate EV business units to be prepared for the expected EV boom in the future.

Asia has been dominating the market up until recently but things have changed in 2020. Europe has emerged as the clear leader as of September 2020 with the continent registering sales of about 800,000 units. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, China registered only 700,000 units compared to around 1,115,000 units in September 2019.

Although Europe had also gone into a temporary lockdown in Q2 2020, to curb the effect, governments have announced stimulus packages that include generous EV subsidies and incentives (doubled in few countries) that have resulted in almost doubling of sales compared to January to September 2019.

Countries across Europe have similar approaches with various types of EV purchase incentives, EV taxation policies, EV infrastructure incentives, and urban access regulations. By far, EV purchase incentives such as cash rebates and scrappage incentives have impacted the most on EV sales as is evident in Germany and France where sales have grown more than 140% and 160%, respectively, from January to September 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Favorable EV taxation policies (e.g., exemption from registration and ownership tax on the purchase of EVs) have also led to an increase in demand in Italy and Norway. The creation of low and ultra-low emission zones have also pushed consumers into buying plug-in electric vehicles, especially in the UK, where driving petrol (below Euro 4) or diesel (before Euro 6) vehicle can attract a fine of 12.50 per day in certain low emission zones (LEZs).

Key Topics Covered:

1. Strategic Imperatives

  • Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative
  • The Impact of Strategic Imperative  on the EV Battery Recycling Market
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine

2. Growth Opportunity Analysis

  • European EV Market Overview
  • European EV Market Segmentation

3. Executive Summary

  • EV Incentives and Regulations in EU-Executive Summary
  • Market Evaluation Dashboard-EU Overview
  • Market Evaluation Dashboard-Overview of Other EU28 Markets
  • Market Evaluation Dashboard-Overview of Other EU28 Markets and Norway

4. Country Profiles-Germany

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Germany
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Germany
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Germany

5. Country Profiles-France

  • EV Incentives and Policies-France
  • EV Incentives and Policies-France
  • EV Incentives and Policies-France

6. Country Profiles-UK

  • EV Incentives and Policies-UK
  • EV Incentives and Policies-UK

7. Country Profiles-Italy

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Italy

8. Country Profiles-Spain

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Spain
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Spain
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Spain

9. Country Profiles-Austria

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Austria

10 Country Profiles-Belgium

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Belgium

11. Country Profiles-Denmark

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Denmark

12. Country Profiles-Portugal

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Portugal

13. Country Profiles-Sweden

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Sweden

14. Country Profiles-Norway

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Norway

15. Country Profiles-The Netherlands

  • EV Incentives and Policies-The Netherlands

16. Country Profiles-Poland

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Poland

17. Country Profiles-Luxembourg

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Luxembourg

18. Country Profiles-Ireland

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Ireland

19. Country Profiles-Finland

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Finland

20. Country Profiles-Bulgaria

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Bulgaria

21. Country Profiles-Romania

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Romania
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Romania

22. Country Profiles-Hungary

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Hungary

23. Country Profiles-Greece

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Greece
  • EV Incentives and Policies-Greece

24. Country Profiles-Cyprus

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Cyprus

25. Country Profiles-Croatia

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Croatia

26. Country Profiles-The Czech Republic

  • EV Incentives and Policies-The Czech Republic

27. Country Profiles-Slovakia

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Slovakia

28. Country Profiles-Slovenia

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Slovenia

29. Country Profiles-Malta

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Malta

30. Country Profiles-Estonia

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Estonia

31. Country Profiles-Latvia

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Latvia

32. Country Profiles-Lithuania

  • EV Incentives and Policies-Lithuania
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Growth Opportunity 1-Vertical Market Expansion for Growth in the EV Market, 2020

33. Next Steps

  • Your Next Steps

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Infrastructure Coalition Updates Policy Playbook; U.S. Sen. Cortez Masto, U.S. Rep. Stanton, Mayor David Holt, Mayor Eric Garcetti to Unveil/Discuss Latest Accelerator for America Action ‘New Playbook for Infrastructure’

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:
While other approaches to infrastructure policy draw from past best practices, this effort was uniquely created during the pandemic and with a focus on recovery.  This virtual event will unveil and discuss updates to «<a target="_blank"…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:
While other approaches to infrastructure policy draw from past best practices, this effort was uniquely created during the pandemic and with a focus on recovery.  This virtual event will unveil and discuss updates to «America’s New Playbook for Infrastructure» that was originally released in June. It has since been updated as the pandemic and political situations have changed and according to feedback received as it has been shared with policymakers in Washington, D.C. and with America’s mayors. The Playbook comprises specific and actionable recommendations informed by mayors on the front lines, the businesses and experts who build and finance our infrastructure, and by leading researchers.

Infrastructure Coalition Policy Playbook/Event — March 1

 

 

WHO:

  • U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
  • U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ)
  • Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City, OK and Accelerator for America Advisory Council Member
  • Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles, CA and Accelerator for America Co-Founder & Advisory Council Chair

WHEN:
Monday, March 1, 2021; 12pm PT | 3pm ET

WHERE:
RSVP HERE.

BACKGROUND:
https://www.acceleratorforamerica.org/infrastructure-partnership

Contact: Yusef Robb, Accelerator for America Action
323-384-1789

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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Condemns Congresswoman Lesko’s Racist Remarks Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Access

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and collectively are the world’s seventh largest economy.

«We condemn all racism, including remarks that cast negative stereotypes on the Hispanic community and imply Hispanic Americans do not belong in our country. To date, Hispanic Americans have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, with higher infection and mortality rates. This is due to the number of essential Hispanic workers providing healthcare, food service, and logistics in every American community. It is important that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage Congress to promote equitable distribution of vaccines for all,» said Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO. «We hope for a sincere apology from Congresswoman Lesko for her remarks so that we can get back to the important work of ending this pandemic and economic recovery.»

«We denounce Representative Lesko’s statement and any language that negatively portrays our Latino community and belies our substantial contributions to this country,» said Alice Rodriguez, Chair of the USHCC Board of Directors. «The data trends show that Latinos are the most represented among our frontline essential workers as well as our national economic growth and recovery process. These statements are unacceptable.»

Lesko made this statement on a proposed amendment to prioritize citizens for vaccines: 

«Arizona is a border state. We are compassionate people too. We have a lot of different varieties of people that live here. It’s very diverse. I worked with people that are Hispanic. I mean they’re very good workers. We’re compassionate people, but for goodness sakes, we have to take care of American citizens, or people that are here legally, first. I’m just not going to be able to explain to my senior citizens that we’re giving away the vaccines to people that [are] here illegally. I just think that’s totally wrong.»

The abhorrent comments came days before the United States reached the sad milestone of 500,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, affecting so many families from all walks of life.

«We agree with the Department of Homeland Security that ‘equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines… for undocumented immigrants… is a moral and public health imperative.’ Further, we invite Congresswoman Lesko to engage in a discussion about how to best protect all lives in Arizona, regardless of age or status,» said Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  

«Arizona and our entire country have experienced great loss due to the pandemic.  The statements made by Congresswoman Lesko regarding Hispanic Arizonans with the second highest impacted community at 30% infection rate and 29% in deaths, is both inhumane and ill-informed.  These types of comments by a leader of our state only serve to disenfranchise and create distrust at a time when we must work together.  This is not the language of someone who is working for all their constituents during a time of true life and death circumstances,» added Isabel Georgelos, President & CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

About the USHCC The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year. It advocates on behalf of its network of more than 250 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, please visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Condemns Congresswoman Lesko’s Racist Remarks Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Access

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and collectively are the world’s seventh largest economy.

«We condemn all racism, including remarks that cast negative stereotypes on the Hispanic community and imply Hispanic Americans do not belong in our country. To date, Hispanic Americans have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, with higher infection and mortality rates. This is due to the number of essential Hispanic workers providing healthcare, food service, and logistics in every American community. It is important that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage Congress to promote equitable distribution of vaccines for all,» said Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO. «We hope for a sincere apology from Congresswoman Lesko for her remarks so that we can get back to the important work of ending this pandemic and economic recovery.»

«We denounce Representative Lesko’s statement and any language that negatively portrays our Latino community and belies our substantial contributions to this country,» said Alice Rodriguez, Chair of the USHCC Board of Directors. «The data trends show that Latinos are the most represented among our frontline essential workers as well as our national economic growth and recovery process. These statements are unacceptable.»

Lesko made this statement on a proposed amendment to prioritize citizens for vaccines: 

«Arizona is a border state. We are compassionate people too. We have a lot of different varieties of people that live here. It’s very diverse. I worked with people that are Hispanic. I mean they’re very good workers. We’re compassionate people, but for goodness sakes, we have to take care of American citizens, or people that are here legally, first. I’m just not going to be able to explain to my senior citizens that we’re giving away the vaccines to people that [are] here illegally. I just think that’s totally wrong.»

The abhorrent comments came days before the United States reached the sad milestone of 500,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, affecting so many families from all walks of life.

«We agree with the Department of Homeland Security that ‘equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines… for undocumented immigrants… is a moral and public health imperative.’ Further, we invite Congresswoman Lesko to engage in a discussion about how to best protect all lives in Arizona, regardless of age or status,» said Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  

«Arizona and our entire country have experienced great loss due to the pandemic.  The statements made by Congresswoman Lesko regarding Hispanic Arizonans with the second highest impacted community at 30% infection rate and 29% in deaths, is both inhumane and ill-informed.  These types of comments by a leader of our state only serve to disenfranchise and create distrust at a time when we must work together.  This is not the language of someone who is working for all their constituents during a time of true life and death circumstances,» added Isabel Georgelos, President & CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

About the USHCC The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year. It advocates on behalf of its network of more than 250 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, please visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Condemns Congresswoman Lesko’s Racist Remarks Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Access

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and collectively are…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), America’s largest Hispanic business organization, condemns the racist remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) about Hispanic Americans at the recent Energy & Commerce hearing on Thursday February 11, 2021. Hispanic Americans contribute $2.6 trillion to the U.S. economy each year and collectively are the world’s seventh largest economy.

«We condemn all racism, including remarks that cast negative stereotypes on the Hispanic community and imply Hispanic Americans do not belong in our country. To date, Hispanic Americans have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic, with higher infection and mortality rates. This is due to the number of essential Hispanic workers providing healthcare, food service, and logistics in every American community. It is important that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccines and we encourage Congress to promote equitable distribution of vaccines for all,» said Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO. «We hope for a sincere apology from Congresswoman Lesko for her remarks so that we can get back to the important work of ending this pandemic and economic recovery.»

«We denounce Representative Lesko’s statement and any language that negatively portrays our Latino community and belies our substantial contributions to this country,» said Alice Rodriguez, Chair of the USHCC Board of Directors. «The data trends show that Latinos are the most represented among our frontline essential workers as well as our national economic growth and recovery process. These statements are unacceptable.»

Lesko made this statement on a proposed amendment to prioritize citizens for vaccines: 

«Arizona is a border state. We are compassionate people too. We have a lot of different varieties of people that live here. It’s very diverse. I worked with people that are Hispanic. I mean they’re very good workers. We’re compassionate people, but for goodness sakes, we have to take care of American citizens, or people that are here legally, first. I’m just not going to be able to explain to my senior citizens that we’re giving away the vaccines to people that [are] here illegally. I just think that’s totally wrong.»

The abhorrent comments came days before the United States reached the sad milestone of 500,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, affecting so many families from all walks of life.

«We agree with the Department of Homeland Security that ‘equal access to the COVID-19 vaccines… for undocumented immigrants… is a moral and public health imperative.’ Further, we invite Congresswoman Lesko to engage in a discussion about how to best protect all lives in Arizona, regardless of age or status,» said Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  

«Arizona and our entire country have experienced great loss due to the pandemic.  The statements made by Congresswoman Lesko regarding Hispanic Arizonans with the second highest impacted community at 30% infection rate and 29% in deaths, is both inhumane and ill-informed.  These types of comments by a leader of our state only serve to disenfranchise and create distrust at a time when we must work together.  This is not the language of someone who is working for all their constituents during a time of true life and death circumstances,» added Isabel Georgelos, President & CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

About the USHCC The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year. It advocates on behalf of its network of more than 250 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, please visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

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Nikola Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

PHOENIX, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

PHOENIX, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

«In the fourth quarter of 2020, Nikola made the necessary changes to refocus and realign the company. You have seen us restructure our agreement with GM, cancel our battery electric (BEV) refuse truck program, discontinue our Powersports program and realign the company’s resources with laser focus on our core businesses: battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell electric (FCEV) heavy-duty trucks, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure,» said Mark Russell, Nikola’s Chief Executive Officer.

Progress on the Commissioning and Validation of the first Nikola Tre BEVs

Nikola has completed the assembly of the first five Nikola Tre BEV Prototypes. All trucks are in the commissioning process and are ramping up to full speed, torque, and payload hauling capacity as part of our level two software release and vehicle validation process.  Four trucks are in North America at multiple locations undergoing powertrain, durability and extreme weather testing.  One truck remains in Europe for ABS braking, traction control, and electronic stability control testing.  Nikola and Iveco have also begun the assembly of the second batch of prototype trucks at the Ulm, Germany facility.

Announcement of Long-Term Electricity Rate Schedule with APS

In December 2020, Arizona Public Services Company (APS) and Nikola negotiated a competitive rate that was unanimously approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission on January 12, 2021. This innovative electricity rate schedule with APS is an important step in achieving our goal of producing hydrogen at price parity with diesel fuel. Nikola estimates that under the rate structure, we will be able to deliver hydrogen at market leading prices and within the range required for Nikola to offer a competitive total cost of ownership for its customers.

Progress Made at our Joint Venture Manufacturing Facility on IVECO’s Industrial Complex in Ulm, Germany

During the fourth quarter, Nikola and IVECO made significant progress at the joint venture manufacturing facility on IVECO’s campus in Ulm, Germany. The building dismantling and refurbishment, including the civil works (floor, heating, system, and walls), have been completed. The crane and subgroup infrastructure has also been installed and is on track for completion by the end of February 2021. The assembly of the customized automatic guided vehicle systems has begun and is on pace for onsite installation beginning in March 2021.

The logistics warehouse, internal logistics, end of line, finishing, enterprise resource planning system implementation, and the ordering and installation of tools and equipment are all on pace for completion by the end of May 2021, with trial production of Nikola Tre BEVs scheduled to begin in June 2021.

Progress made at Nikola’s Coolidge, Arizona Manufacturing Facility

During the fourth quarter of 2020, Nikola went vertical at our greenfield manufacturing facility in Coolidge, AZ. The steel erection process began December 29, 2020 and as of today is almost complete. The roof installation is currently ongoing with siding and concrete slab to follow. Our manufacturing equipment is on its way and installation is set to begin in May 2021. We are currently in the process of hiring manufacturing employees in the Pinal County area and have started training our manufacturing technicians.

All work is proceeding as planned.  We expect to begin trial production of Nikola Tre BEVs at the Coolidge facility in the third quarter 2021.

Company Realigns Focus on Core Product Offering

General Motors MOU Agreement

On November 29, 2020, we entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU), with General Motors (GM) for a global supply agreement related to the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell system into our commercial semi-trucks. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola will have the ability to work with GM to integrate GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell technology into our Class 7 and Class 8 zero-emission semi-trucks for the medium and long-haul trucking sectors. The MOU with GM allows Nikola to dual source fuel-cell systems for our heavy-duty class 8 FCEVs.

Nikola and Republic Services End Collaboration on Refuse Truck

On December 23, 2020, we announced that Nikola and Republic Services discontinued their collaboration on the development of a new refuse truck. After considerable collaboration and review, both companies determined that the program would take longer than previously anticipated, in addition to requiring higher than previously planned upfront development costs.

The cancellation of the refuse program was one of the last steps in a series of decisions made during the fourth quarter to restructure the organization and realign resources. We believe Nikola is now well-positioned to execute on its business plan.

Corporate Governance

On December 23, 2020, Nikola announced that it appointed Mary L. Petrovich as a new independent director. Nikola also previously announced the addition of Bruce L. Smith to the board as a new independent director on October 29, 2020. To view Bruce or Mary’s bio, please click here.

Effects of COVID-19

The health and safety of Nikola’s employees and communities are the Company’s top priority. Nikola’s management team has taken steps to ensure its team can safely continue working to advance the Company’s strategy and vision to become a global leader in zero-emissions transportation. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a disruption in the manufacturing, delivery and overall supply chain of OEMs and their suppliers; which has led to critical parts shortages, including battery cells and semiconductors, and work restrictions.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Highlights

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended December 31,

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

2020

2019

2020

2019

Loss from operations

$

(146,839)

$

(27,930)

$

(382,735)

$

(87,995)

Net loss

$

(147,096)

$

(26,279)

$

(384,314)

$

(88,656)

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$

(65,503)

$

(24,347)

$

(200,484)

$

(79,441)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted(2)

$

(0.38)

$

(0.16)

$

(1.19)

$

(0.40)

Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted(1)(2)

$

(0.17)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.62)

$

(0.32)

Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted(2)

385,983,645

268,698,455

335,325,271

262,528,769

(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release.

(2) Since the Company was in a net loss position for all periods presented, basic shares outstanding and net loss per share are the same as diluted shares outstanding and net loss per share.

Business Outlook

Now that we have put the strategic restructuring of the business behind us, we look forward to achieving the following milestones in 2021:

  • Start of trial production at our joint venture manufacturing facility on IVECO’s Campus in Ulm, Germany in June 2021;
  • Start of trial production at our greenfield manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona in the third quarter of 2021;
  • Break ground on our first commercial hydrogen station(s) infrastructure;
  • Announce hydrogen collaboration partners and electricity procurement arrangements; and
  • Delivery of the first Nikola Tre BEVs to customers during the fourth quarter of 2021.

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Webcast and Conference Call Information

Nikola will host a webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year results at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) on February 25, 2021. To access the webcast, parties in the United States should follow this link: https://www.webcast-eqs.com/register/nikola20210225/en.

The live audio webcast, along with supplemental information, will be accessible on the company’s investor relations website at https://nikolamotor.com/investors/news?active=events. A recording of the webcast will also be available following the earnings call.

About Nikola Corporation

Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements relating to the Company’s future performance, milestones and ability to execute on its business plan; expected timing of manufacturing facility buildout in Coolidge, Arizona and Ulm, Germany and production capacity at such facilities; expectations regarding the Company’s hydrogen fuel station rollout plan and its ability to deliver hydrogen at prices which will meet its business requirements; expected timing of completion of prototypes, validation testing, production and other milestones; the Company’s beliefs regarding the refocus and realignment of its business; the potential benefits of the MOU with General Motors; and the effect of COVID-19 on the Company’s business. Forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as «believe,» «project,» «expect,» «anticipate,» «estimate,» «intend,» «strategy,» «future,» «opportunity,» «plan,» «may,» «should,» «will,» «would,» and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not historical fact. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the outcome of legal, judicial and administrative proceedings to which the Company is, or may become a party; risks related to the Company’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; design, construction or manufacturing delays; changes in the assumptions underlying the Company’s expectations regarding its future business or its business model; the availability of capital; the effects of competition on the Company’s business; and the other risks set forth under the heading «Risk Factors» in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and in other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 to be filed with  the SEC. If these or other risks materialize, or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements prepared in accordance generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we are providing certain non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP net loss, and Non-GAAP net loss per share basic and diluted. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net loss before interest income or expense, income tax expense or benefit, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and  other items determined by the Company. Non-GAAP net loss is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and  other items determined by the Company. Non-GAAP net loss per share basic and diluted is defined as non-GAAP net loss divided by weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding. These non-GAAP measures are not a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

The Company believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures provides useful supplemental information to investors about the Company in understanding and evaluating its operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics used by its management in financial and operational-decision making. However, there are limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures and their nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore any non-GAAP measures the Company uses may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the non-GAAP reconciliations to GAAP provided elsewhere in this press release.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

 Years Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

Solar revenues

$

$

49

$

95

$

482

Cost of solar revenues

44

72

271

Gross profit

5

23

211

Operating expenses:

Research and development(1)

67,521

22,781

185,619

67,514

Selling, general, and administrative(1)

64,903

5,154

182,724

20,692

Impairment expense

14,415

14,415

Total operating expenses

146,839

27,935

382,758

88,206

Loss from operations

(146,839)

(27,930)

(382,735)

(87,995)

Other income (expense):

Interest income, net

(53)

374

202

1,456

Revaluation of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock
  warrant liability

(3,339)

Loss on forward contract liability

(1,324)

Other income (expense), net

(597)

1,278

(846)

1,373

Loss before income taxes and equity in net loss  of affiliate

(147,489)

(26,278)

(384,703)

(88,505)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,030)

1

(1,026)

151

Loss before equity in net loss of affiliate

(146,459)

(26,279)

(383,677)

(88,656)

Equity in net loss of affiliate

(637)

(637)

Net loss

(147,096)

(26,279)

(384,314)

(88,656)

Premium paid on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred
  stock

(16,816)

(13,407)

(16,816)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

$

(147,096)

$

(43,095)

$

(397,721)

$

(105,472)

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and
  diluted

$

(0.38)

$

(0.16)

$

(1.19)

$

(0.40)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share
  attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

385,983,645

268,698,455

335,325,271

262,528,769

(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Three Months Ended December 31,

Years Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Research and development

$

8,012

$

191

$

15,862

$

653

Selling, general, and administrative

38,243

895

122,129

4,205

Total stock-based compensation

$

46,255

$

1,086

$

137,991

$

4,858

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

December 31,

2020

2019

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

840,913

$

85,688

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

4,365

Accounts receivable, net

658

Prepaid in-kind services

46,271

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

5,368

4,535

Total current assets

896,917

90,881

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

4,000

4,144

Long-term deposits

17,687

13,276

Property and equipment, net

71,401

53,378

Intangible assets, net

50,050

62,513

Investment in affiliate

8,420

Goodwill

5,238

5,238

Total assets

$

1,053,713

$

229,430

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

29,364

5,113

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

18,809

11,425

Term note, current

4,100

Total current liabilities

52,273

16,538

Term note

4,100

Finance lease liabilities

13,956

Other long-term liabilities

12,212

Deferred tax liabilities, net

8

1,072

Total liabilities

66,237

33,922

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
  as of December 31, 2020 and 2019

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 391,041,347 and 270,826,092
  shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively

39

27

Additional paid-in capital

1,560,820

383,961

Accumulated other comprehensive income

239

Accumulated deficit

(573,622)

(188,480)

Total stockholders’ equity

987,476

195,508

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,053,713

$

229,430

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

Years Ended December 31,

2020

2019

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(384,314)

$

(88,656)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

6,008

2,323

Stock-based compensation

137,991

4,858

Revaluation of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liability

3,339

Deferred income taxes

(1,063)

151

Non-cash in-kind services

45,729

8,000

Loss on forward contract liability

1,324

Impairment expense

14,415

Equity in net loss of affiliate

637

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

658

(763)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(1,586)

157

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

29,668

(9,366)

Other long-term liabilities

(670)

Net cash used in operating activities

(150,533)

(80,627)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases and deposits for property and equipment

(22,324)

(21,100)

Investments in affiliate

(8,817)

Cash paid towards build-to-suit lease

(18,202)

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,141)

(39,302)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from the exercise of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants

2,160

Repurchase of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock from related parties, net of issuance costs
  paid

(31,356)

Proceeds from issuance of Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs paid

50,349

65,000

Business Combination and PIPE financing, net of issuance costs paid

616,726

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

9,650

1

Proceeds from the exercise of stock warrants, net of issuance costs paid

264,548

Proceeds from landlord on finance lease

889

Payments on finance lease liability

(1,042)

Proceeds from note payable

4,134

Payment of note payable

(4,134)

Net cash provided by financing activities

941,120

35,805

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

759,446

(84,124)

Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

89,832

173,956

Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

849,278

$

89,832

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

(in thousands)

Net loss

$

(147,096)

$

(26,279)

$

(384,314)

$

(88,656)

Interest (income) expense, net

53

(374)

(202)

(1,456)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,030)

1

(1,026)

151

Depreciation and amortization

1,753

1,219

6,008

2,323

EBITDA

$(146,320)

$(25,433)

$(379,534)

$(87,638)

Stock-based compensation

46,255

1,086

137,991

4,858

Revaluation of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock
  warrant liability

3,339

Loss on forward contract liability

1,324

Equity in net loss of affiliate

637

$

637

Regulatory and legal matters (1)

19,510

$

24,683

Impairment expense

14,415

$

14,415

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(65,503)

$

(24,347)

$

(200,484)

$

(79,441)

(1)Regulatory and legal matters include legal, advisory and other professional service fees incurred in connection with the short-seller analyst article from September 2020, and investigations and litigation related thereto.

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss, and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss per Share, basic and diluted

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended December 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

(in thousands)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(147,096)

$

(43,095)

$

(397,721)

$

(105,472)

Stock-based compensation

46,255

1,086

137,991

4,858

Premium paid on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred
  stock

16,816

13,407

16,816

Regulatory and legal matters(1)

19,510

24,683

Impairment expense

14,415

14,415

Non-GAAP net loss

$

(66,916)

$

(25,193)

$

(207,225)

$

(83,798)

Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted

$

(0.17)

$

(0.09)

$

(0.62)

$

(0.32)

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

385,983,645

268,698,455

335,325,271

262,528,769

(1)Regulatory and legal matters include legal, advisory and other professional service fees incurred in connection with the short-seller analyst article from September 2020, and investigations and litigation related thereto.

 

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Pappas: Cook County Board passes ordinance to bring transparency to TIF spending

CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Cook County Board of Commissioners has enacted an ordinance that would increase disclosure in an area where it is long overdue — Tax Increment Financing districts, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.

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CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Cook County Board of Commissioners has enacted an ordinance that would increase disclosure in an area where it is long overdue — Tax Increment Financing districts, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today.

The Board approved an amendment to the Debt Disclosure Ordinance, which allows the Treasurer’s Office to gather vital financial data for the county’s 547 primary taxing districts and publish it on cookcountytreasurer.com. The amendment would give taxpayers the opportunity to examine how TIF dollars have been spent and to whom. This information also would be posted to cookcountytreasurer.com for taxpayers to view and download. Pappas suggested the idea to the board and helped draft the amendment.

«The County Board took ground-breaking action regarding transparency when it passed the Debt Disclosure Ordinance in 2009 at my request,» Pappas said. «I am grateful to the Board for doing the same with TIFs.»

Commissioners John P. Daley (11th) and Larry Suffredin (13th) were lead sponsors of the amendment, which had 13 cosponsors: Alma E. Anaya (7th), Luis Arroyo Jr. (8th), Dennis Deer (2nd), Bridget Degnen (12th), Bridget Gainer (10th), Brandon Johnson (1st), Bill Lowry (3rd), Donna Miller (6th), Stanley Moore (4th), Sean M. Morrison (17th), Kevin B. Morrison (15th), Peter N. Silvestri (9th), Deborah Sims (5th).

Two commissioners voted no: Frank J. Aguilar (16th) and Scott R. Britton (14th).

In Cook County, 444 TIF Districts across 96 municipalities accounted for more than $1.3 billion in property tax revenue last year — or 8.4% of the entire $15.6 billion billed.

 

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California Donor Table Moved $5.7M in Political and Electoral Donations In 2020 to Advance Racial Justice and Shape a More Progressive California

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — California Donor Table, a network of donors committed to building power in California’s communities of color and making lasting progressive political change, raised and distributed nearly $5.7 million to expand California’s electorate and help progressive candidates across the state win key races.

«There are a lot of candidates, political, and…

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — California Donor Table, a network of donors committed to building power in California’s communities of color and making lasting progressive political change, raised and distributed nearly $5.7 million to expand California’s electorate and help progressive candidates across the state win key races.

«There are a lot of candidates, political, and issue-based organizations vying for progressive donors’ attention and money, but scattered funding does not add up to big wins,» said Ludovic Blain, executive director of the California Donor Table. «Through the California Donor Table, progressive donors make informed, strategic funding decisions so that California legislators reflect and represent their constituents, and California can live up to its potential as a progressive beacon for other states and the federal government.»

In addition to direct fundraising for candidates, California Donor Table directed millions more through its support of seven local civic engagement collaboratives in San Francisco, Contra Costa County, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego.

«California Donor Table is a great co-conspirator around building both the big picture strategy and a funding network we need to build power beyond any single election cycle or issue campaign,» said Jonathan Paik, Director of Orange County Civic Engagement Table and Orange County Civic Engagement Table Action. «The Donor Table helps us tap into funding from all over the state, which is critical for us to build a grassroots movement that can take on corporate interests that do not have our communities’ health and wellbeing at heart.»

«This year we won a vast majority of races we were involved in, from local to state level races, because we invested from the ground up,» California Donor Table Senior Political Strategist Tim Molina. «By supporting diverse coalitions of candidates, voters, and organizations, we built powerful formations able to win.»

California Donor Table was also instrumental in funding first time programs for the Working Families Party in California, which was which supported local organizational with field, fundraising, and communications strategy in 28 elections during the 2020 cycle. «California Donor Table  was integral in bringing interested and energized donors into the conversation to build a political home that is responsive to local leadership and priorities,» said Mehran Khodabandeh, Senior Political Strategist at Working Families Party. «One that will build a unified strategy built by our partners to enact policy and elect officials that represent the many, not the few.»

California Donor Table, originally called the Progressive Era Project, began in 2005 with five donors from three families. Combining political strategy with community organizing and training, the project aimed to develop and support Black, Latinx, and Asian Pacific Islander progressive leaders, organizations and candidates. To date, the table has invested and aligned approximately $35.7 million over 15 years. It has financially supported 58 candidates (75 percent people of color, 51 percent women, 42 percent women of color, 23 percent Latina women, 14 percent Black women).

About the California Donor Table
The California Donor Table is a statewide community of donors who pool their funds to make investments in communities of color so they have the power and resources to (1) elect people who represent their values and needs and (2) help govern and hold decision-makers accountable.  California Donor Table believes that California can and must lead the nation in becoming a healthy, just place to live with shared economic success and a democracy that works for all our people. Please visit: californiadonortable.org

 

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HALA Launches «Hotels for Homes» To Aid Unsheltered Programs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) announced today the launch of «Hotels for Homes,» a renewed effort to survey hotel owners to determine partners for the City and County of Los Angeles to provide safe shelter for those in need.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) announced today the launch of «Hotels for Homes,» a renewed effort to survey hotel owners to determine partners for the City and County of Los Angeles to provide safe shelter for those in need.

This is a continuation of the LA hotel community’s on-going partnership with the City and County after successfully contracting with 40 hotel and motel properties to house more than 7,000 people as part of Project Roomkey since March 2020. Hotels throughout Los Angeles County are expected to respond to the survey to participate in City and County sheltering programs for members of our community experiencing homelessness.  

«Our hotels continue to respond to the needs of the Los Angeles community,» said Heather Rozman, Executive Director of HALA. «As state and federal government funding now is available to obtain rooms and the public services necessary for sheltering programs, hotels and motels remain willing partners. This presents a unique opportunity for Los Angeles leaders to work with hoteliers to support programs aimed at providing a pathway toward permanent housing.»

As such, HALA has re-launched a «Hotels for Homes» program to reach out again to greater LA hotels and motels for participation in government shelter programs, updating its list of properties to contract with local governments to open even more doors to members of the community experiencing homelessness.

«A hotel’s core function is to provide shelter in a caring and generous way,» Rozman added. «Hotels are more than just a place to stay, they contribute to the local economy by generating hundreds of millions of local tax dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs. LA’s hotels offer a safe place for wildfire evacuees, participate in meal delivery programs during the pandemic, and provide bedding, towels and toiletries for bridge housing sites. LA hotels have been, and always will be, committed to serving their communities.»

About the Hotel Association of Los Angeles

The Hotel Association of Los Angeles has advocated for the Los Angeles lodging industry for more than 70 years through legislative support, coalition building, lobbying and public advocacy. Its members represent a cross-section of the lodging industry, including owners, managers, suppliers and vendors.

Media Inquiries:
Pete Hillan 
831-227-5984  
mail@hotelassociationla.com

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