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Straightforward Price at Neighbors Emergency Center for Curbside Covid-19 Testing

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Houston-area freestanding ERs, Neighbors Emergency Center, began offering curbside testing for COVID-19 at all locations on Friday, 7/31/2020. Patients can select between molecular PCR, antibody, and now rapid antigen testing, which provides results in 15 minutes. All can be performed on-site, via a nasal swab.

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All three types of COVID testing are available curbside with no hidden fees. Unlike many competitor facilities, Neighbors will bill patients typical emergency room fees for any curbside test performed. Prices for out of pocket payment are Molecular – $225, Rapid Antigen – $175, Antibody – $75. Patients using insurance will not be asked to pay out of pocket and will never be asked to sign waivers allowing for the billing of additional fees to their insurer. [If using insurance, testing fees reflected on patients’ «Explanation of Benefits» from their insurer may differ, based on the method of collection and type of testing performed.]

«The rapid antigen testing allows us to get answers for patients in near real-time, helping to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in our communities,» said Lauren Cotton, COO of Neighbors Emergency Center. «We felt this test was important to offer, as some of the local emergency departments in the communities surrounding our centers were seeing multi-hour waits for testing.»

All six Neighbors Emergency Center locations offer curbside testing, which can be scheduled at NeighborsTesting.com. If experiencing an emergency, no appointment is necessary, patients can walk into their nearest Neighbors Emergency Center.

About Neighbors Emergency Center:
Neighbors Emergency Centers provide extraordinary ER care through full-service 24-hour emergency rooms with short wait times, board-certified ER physicians, and private exam rooms. Services include X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, laboratory, IV Fluids and medications, and all adult and pediatric emergency care. Neighbors Emergency Center has six Houston-area locations in Porter, Kingwood, Crosby, Baytown, Pasadena, and Pearland. For more information visit https://www.nec24.com

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NIH Delivers $4.3 Million to Support Convalescent Plasma Clinical Trial

BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the search for COVID-19 therapies continues, convalescent plasma—distilled from the blood of people who have recovered from COVID-19—has emerged as a promising treatment option. Now, the National Institutes of Health has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore a $4.3 million grant to support a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 clinical…

«Convalescent plasma has a long history of improving symptoms and decreasing mortality associated with pandemic diseases, dating back to meningitis at the beginning of the 20^th century,» said trial principal investigator at Einstein and Montefiore, Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D., chief of infectious diseases at Montefiore and Einstein, professor of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology at Einstein, and a member of the leadership group of the national COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project. «Historically, studies of convalescent plasma for pandemic diseases have been small and the results anecdotal—we are hopeful that our randomized controlled trial will provide a definite answer on its efficacy for COVID-19.»

Convalescent therapy received FDA approval for investigational use in an open label protocol (when clinical trial information is not withheld from participants) for hospitalized patients in late March — but physician-scientists at Einstein and Montefiore have been pursuing the «gold standard» of a randomized clinical trial to determine if it can alleviate COVID-19 symptoms and reduce mortality rates.

Knowing there was no time to waste, Einstein, Montefiore, and NYU Langone swiftly launched the trial prior to securing federal funding. Study coordinators, pathologists, blood bank personnel, statisticians, regulatory specialists, clinicians, and research nurses quickly united to roll out the trial, which uses convalescent plasma and a placebo. To date, more than 180 people have been enrolled in the study, which is now expanding to other sites.

What makes this NIH grant unique compared to many others is that funding did not go directly to the principal investigators of the convalescent plasma trial, but rather to the Clinical and Translational Science Awards program, which in turn, funds the Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein and Montefiore (ICTR).

The ICTR, established in 2007, formalized the research partnership between Einstein and Montefiore and is designed to break down barriers that inhibit cross-disciplinary research between basic scientists, clinical researchers, and population health investigators. In addition, the ICTR provides a number of resources and training opportunities to junior faculty, like the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP), a two-year master’s program which prepares clinicians for research careers.

«This is the beauty of working at an academic center: several of our faculty are a triple threat – they are physicians seeing patients, educators teaching students and colleagues, and researchers doing outstanding scientific investigation,» said Marla Keller, M.D., vice chair for research in the department of medicine at Einstein and Montefiore, principal investigator of the CTSA grant with Harry Shamoon, M.D., associate director of the ICTR, and PI of this new award. «Our junior faculty have all stepped up and risen to the occasion to fight COVID-19. It is remarkable to watch.» Dr. Keller is also professor of medicine and of obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Einstein and an ID specialist at Montefiore.

Hyun ah Yoon, M.D., a junior faculty member and assistant professor at Einstein, began the CRTP in July, and is co-principal investigator on the convalescent plasma trial, working with other emerging leaders in infectious diseases, including Rachel M. Bartash, M.D.; Uzma Sarwar, M.D.; and Inessa Gendlina, M.D., Ph.D. Along with members of NYU Langone’s CTSA, they are collaborating across institutions and represent the next generation of infectious disease physician-researchers.

«We are tremendously excited to receive this NIH support for our urgent attempt to determine whether plasma from patients that have recovered from COVID-19 can save lives,» says co-lead study investigator, Mila Ortigoza, M.D., Ph.D, an instructor in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology at NYU Langone Health. «Vaccines may not be available for some time, and plasma therapy may provide an important option in the meantime.»

Einstein-Montefiore and NYU are two of 60 CTSAs throughout the country. The study team hopes to have results from the randomized convalescent trial by early 2021.

The grant is titled «Convalescent Plasma to Limit Coronavirus Associated Complications: A Randomized Blinded Phase 2 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Anti-SARS-COV-2 Plasma to Placebo in COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients.»

About Montefiore Health System

Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 11 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2019-20 academic year, Einstein is home to 724 M.D. students, 158 Ph.D. students, 106 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,800 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2019, Einstein received more than $178 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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2021 Mazda CX-9: Exhilarating Elegance

IRVINE, California, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

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IRVINE, California, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

New standard 10.25″ large center display with latest-generation Mazda Connect infotainment
Carbon Edition offers unique styling and premium features to the three-row, midsize crossover
2021 Mazda CX-9 goes on sale with a starting MSRP(1) of $33,960 and will arrive at dealerships later this month

The Mazda CX-9 is the brand’s flagship three-row midsize crossover SUV, able to meet the practical needs of a family while still appealing to owner’s sense of style and driving enjoyment. For 2021, CX-9 receives upgrades to its technology and styling. New exterior designs are met by a high-class interior featuring new seat patterning and the largest infotainment display to be equipped on a CX-9. Additionally, new Carbon Edition model helps owners express their individuality with bold styling. Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-9 will arrive in dealerships later this month.

Arriving in style after an invigorating journey, the CX-9’s sleek design is matched by its responsive performance. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine equipped on all CX-9 models delivers a robust 320 lb-ft of torque and 250 horsepower on premium (93 octane) gasoline or 310 lb-ft of torque and 227 horsepower on regular (87 octane) gasoline. The turbocharged engine is paired with a quick-shifting, six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission and has standard G-Vectoring Control Plus. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.

Helping elevate the ownership experience at any level, numerous premium features are equipped as standard. New for the 2021 CX-9 Sport is a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface. The new infotainment has Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capabilities and adds Mazda Connected Services capabilities that include a three-year trial to access the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-9 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot² with three-months or 2GB trial. Mazda’s suite of i-Activsense safety features are standard, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, three-zone automatic climate control, six-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, rearview camera, keyless entry and push-button start. The CX-9 Sport has automatic on/off LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED taillights and daytime running lights, heated and power door mirrors, High Beam Control, body-colored rear roof spoiler, 18-inch gray metallic finish aluminum alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers and rear privacy glass.

The CX-9 Touring adds various seating upgrades, including leather-trimmed first and second-row seats, six-way power passenger’s seat, slide and tilt function is upgraded on the second-row bench seating and two USB charging ports in the second row. Other additions include power liftgate, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink.

With the optional Touring Premium Package, occupants can further enjoy the CX-9 experience with Bose® 12-speaker premium audio, new wireless phone charger will be located in the storage compartment in front of the shifter, power moonroof, front and rear parking sensors, two USB charging ports in the third row, LED fog lights, second-row retractable window sunshade, SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription. Along with this package, owners have the option to select between the second-row bench seating or second-row captain’s chairs with armrest and center pass through at no additional charge.

New CX-9 Carbon Edition models builds on the CX-9 Touring with Touring Premium Package, but provides exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint, gloss black door mirrors and new designs for the gloss black front grille and 20-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels. The interior has red leather seats and black interior trimming on the dash, door panels and handle bezels. The steering wheel will have paddle shifters. Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert are new i-Activsense safety features on the Carbon Edition models. The CX-9 Carbon Edition comes standard with second-row captain’s chairs with armrest and center pass through. Other features include hands-free power liftgate, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, Satin Chrome roof rails, automatic power folding door mirrors, Adaptive Front-lighting System, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning, chrome lower exterior accents, interior LED accents, windshield wiper de-icer and frameless rearview mirror.

The CX-9 Grand Touring moves up from the Touring with Touring Premium Package through added peace of mind with new i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert join the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors now updated with high-definition digital clarity. The interior is equipped with Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Navigation system, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning, interior LED accents and frameless rearview mirror. Other convenient and styling upgrades include 20-inch silver metallic finish aluminum alloy wheels, hands-free power liftgate, Satin Chrome roof rails, automatic power folding door mirrors, Adaptive Front-lighting System, chrome lower exterior accents and windshield wiper de-icer.

In the upper most trim level, the CX-9 Signature offers all of the appealing driving dynamics with standard i-Activ all-wheel drive while not compromising on design. New titanium gray metallic finish front grille design is a stunning first impression, especially with the LED grille accent lighting. New design 20-inch brilliant silver finish aluminum alloy wheels and larger dual tailpipes round out the elegant and exciting styling. The well-appointed interior styling has been upgraded with new quilting and piping on the first and second-row seats and patterned aluminum on the dash, door panels and handle bezels. Combined with second-row captain’s chairs with center console that provide a first-class experience much like the first row with armrest storage compartment, heated seat buttons and cupholders, Nappa leather seats, Santos Rosewood interior trim and unique steering wheel stitching, the CX-9 Signature provides an executive feeling for all occupants.

MSRP³ FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-9 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	Front-Wheel Drive	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-9 Sport	$33,960	$35,860
CX-9 Touring	$35,750	$37,650
· Touring Premium Package	$2,060	$2,060
CX-9 Carbon Edition	$41,080	$42,980
CX-9 Grand Touring	$41,940	$43,840
CX-9 Signature	–	$46,605

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$495
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$395

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

¹ MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

² Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription. Fall 2020 availability.

³ MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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The Home Depot Announces Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend of $1.50 Per Share

ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $38.1 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, a 23.4 percent increase from the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Comparable sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were positive 23.4 percent, and comparable sales in the U.S. were positive 25.0 percent.

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Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $4.3 billion, or $4.02 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $3.5 billion, or $3.17 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal 2019. For the second quarter of fiscal 2020, diluted earnings per share increased 26.8 percent from the same period in the prior year.

«The investments we have made across the business have significantly increased our agility, allowing us to respond quickly to changes while continuing to promote a safe operating environment. This enhanced our team’s ability to work cross-functionally to better serve our customers and deliver record-breaking sales in the quarter,» said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president. «We remain focused on continuing the momentum of our One Home Depot investment strategy that we believe will position us for continued growth over the long-term, while at the same time maintaining flexibility to navigate the demands of the current environment. Through it all, we will continue to lead with our values by doing the right thing and taking care of our people.»

In the second quarter, the Company invested approximately $480 million in additional benefits for associates, including weekly bonuses for hourly associates in stores and distribution centers. Year-to-date, the Company has spent approximately $1.3 billion on enhanced pay and benefits in response to COVID-19. Additionally, the Company’s first half performance resulted in a record payout for Success Sharing, the Company’s profit-sharing program for hourly associates.

«I want to thank our associates for their continued focus on serving our customers and communities as we navigate these extraordinary circumstances together,» said Menear.

Dividend Declaration

The Company today announced that its board of directors declared a second quarter cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The dividend is payable on September 17, 2020, to shareholders of record on the close of business on September 3, 2020. This is the 134^th consecutive quarter the Company has paid a cash dividend.

The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations.

At the end of the second quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Certain statements contained herein constitute «forward-looking statements» as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the impact on our business, operations and financial results of the COVID-19 pandemic (which, among other things, may affect many of the items listed below); the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable sales; effects of competition; implementation of store, interconnected retail, supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our associates, suppliers and vendors; international trade disputes, natural disasters, public health issues (including pandemics and related quarantines, shelter-in-place and other governmental orders, and similar restrictions), and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products or services; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of regulatory changes; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2020 and beyond; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 2, 2020 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2020.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
*in millions, except per share data*	August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019		% Change		August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019		% Change
Net sales	$	38,053	$	30,839	23.4	%	$	66,313	$	57,220	15.9	%
Cost of sales	25,112		20,407		23.1		43,747		37,771		15.8
Gross profit	12,941		10,432		24.1		22,566		19,449		16.0
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	6,355		5,044		26.0		12,184		9,984		22.0
Depreciation and amortization	519		492		5.5		1,039		972		6.9
Total operating expenses	6,874		5,536		24.2		13,223		10,956		20.7
Operating income	6,067		4,896		23.9		9,343		8,493		10.0
Interest and other (income) expense:
Interest and investment income	(9)		(19)		(52.6)		(26)		(34)		(23.5)
Interest expense	346		302		14.6		670		590		13.6
Interest and other, net	337		283		19.1		644		556		15.8
Earnings before provision for income taxes	5,730		4,613		24.2		8,699		7,937		9.6
Provision for income taxes	1,398		1,134		23.3		2,122		1,945		9.1
Net earnings	$	4,332	$	3,479	24.5	%	$	6,577	$	5,992	9.8	%

Basic weighted average common shares	1,073		1,095		(2.0)	%	1,073		1,098		(2.3)	%
Basic earnings per share	$	4.04	$	3.18	27.0		$	6.13	$	5.46	12.3

Diluted weighted average common shares	1,077		1,099		(2.0)	%	1,077		1,103		(2.4)	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	4.02	$	3.17	26.8		$	6.11	$	5.43	12.5

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
Selected Sales Data ⁽¹⁾	August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019		% Change		August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019		% Change
Customer transactions (in millions)	511.5		455.5		12.3	%	886.3		845.5		4.8	%
Average ticket	$	74.12	$	67.31	10.1		$	74.37	$	67.31	10.5
Sales per retail square foot	$	629.38	$	509.55	23.5		$	547.94	$	472.22	16.0
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(1) Selected Sales Data does not include results for the legacy Interline Brands business, now operating as a part of The Home Depot Pro.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

*in millions*	August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019		February 2, 2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14,139	$	2,547	$	2,133
Receivables, net	2,562		2,274		2,106
Merchandise inventories	13,498		14,741		14,531
Other current assets	1,162		1,137		1,040
Total current assets	31,361		20,699		19,810
Net property and equipment	23,387		22,387		22,770
Operating lease right-of-use assets	5,436		5,789		5,595
Goodwill	2,233		2,254		2,254
Other assets	932		881		807
Total assets	$	63,349	$	52,010	$	51,236

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	—	$	974
Accounts payable	11,691		9,494		7,787
Accrued salaries and related expenses	2,402		1,478		1,494
Current installments of long-term debt	2,476		1,315		1,839
Current operating lease liabilities	831		831		828
Other current liabilities	6,799		5,680		5,453
Total current liabilities	24,199		18,798		18,375
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	32,370		27,064		28,670
Long-term operating lease liabilities	4,895		5,263		5,066
Other liabilities	2,299		2,045		2,241
Total liabilities	63,763		53,170		54,352
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(414)		(1,160)		(3,116)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	63,349	$	52,010	$	51,236

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended
*in millions*	August 2, 2020		August 4, 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$	6,577	$	5,992
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,222		1,107
Stock-based compensation expense	155		139
Changes in working capital	6,834		1,168
Changes in deferred income taxes	13		58
Other operating activities	28		79
Net cash provided by operating activities	14,829		8,543

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(1,032)		(1,246)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	12		11
Other investing activities	—		(14)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,020)		(1,249)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments of short-term debt, net	(974)		(1,339)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discounts and premiums	4,960		1,404
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,806)		(1,030)
Repurchases of common stock	(791)		(2,619)
Proceeds from sales of common stock	164		157
Cash dividends	(3,223)		(2,991)
Other financing activities	(127)		(116)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,797)		(6,534)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	12,012		760
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(6)		9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,133		1,778
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	14,139	$	2,547

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Note: Effective February 3, 2020, we reclassified cash flows relating to book overdrafts from financing to operating activities for all periods presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The amounts of these reclassifications were not material.

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HOLA! USA En Español launches August’s exclusive digital cover with journalist and host of Primer Impacto, Michelle Galván

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HOLA! USA announced its second digital cover for the En Español Edition. This is part of the site’s ramp up process to adapt to the new digital generation, while continuing the brand’s 75+ year old tradition of delivering…

«We have a legacy and a passion for communicating human interest stories. We are pleased to share Michelle Galván’s extraordinary story. Our inspiration for this cover is the beautiful energy that the Galván family transmits. The elegance, positivity, and empowerment as well as the beauty of Michelle’s motherhood, the relationship with her husband Fernando and the magnificence of Megan, who is absolutely perfect, are all incredible parts of this story,» said Nagidmy Marquez, Executive Editorial Director of HOLA! USA.

«We have a predominantly mobile audience, so the publication of digital covers is key for our readers. Michelle is part of a generation of stories and covers from the modern world, and HOLA! USA is the platform that fits this purpose best. Although our world is complex and presents many challenges, it is filled with hope through mothers, families, and great generations of women like Michelle, and now Megan,» continues Nagidmy.

HOLA! USA is the first Latinx focused brand to enact a full-on dual language strategy fusing culture and language. The brand has reached a record of 4.1 million users on ComScore with a YOY growth of 226% making it the #1 Hispanic entertainment site (non-network). Moving forward, monthly digital covers will be a part of its En Español edition and the English digital covers are scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2020. All covers will be bilingual so celebrities and their Latinx readers can fully benefit from HOLA!’s cultural, cross generational legacy and exposure.

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HOLA! USA is part of the ¡HOLA! & HELLO! global media powerhouse founded in 1944, which publishes 26 international editions in 10 languages throughout 120 countries. The brand’s mission is to entertain through stories ranging from the latest celebrity and royal news to trends in fashion, lifestyle, culture, and beauty, to exclusive events and interviews that celebrate the greatest moments in life. HOLA! USA is the number one Hispanic entertainment site in the U.S. (non-network) and together with its sister brand HELLO! US, one of the top 30 lifestyle publishers in the U.S.

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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its automotive operations.

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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its automotive operations.

Bill Fay, senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA, is retiring after more than 38 years with the company, effective September 1, 2020. Fay has held key sales positions at four regional TMNA offices and senior-level roles at the company’s headquarters operations, including group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division, where he was responsible for sales administration, retail market development, customer satisfaction, call center operations and marketing for the Toyota Division. In his current role, Bill is responsible for all sales and marketing functions for Toyota and Lexus Divisions.

Jack Hollis, current group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, will be promoted to senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA, effective August 31, 2020. Hollis will be responsible for leading all sales, market representation, marketing and customer relations activities for Toyota and Lexus brands, and for Puerto Rico and Mexico. Hollis will report to Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales, TMNA.

«For nearly four decades, Bill has been an integral part of our automotive operations and helped propel both the Toyota and Lexus nameplates to world-class brands that are admired for their safety and quality,» said Carter. «We thank Bill for his leadership and countless contributions to our organization. Jack’s strong track record, deep understanding of our dealer network and passion for customers will be a great asset to both brands.»

Other executive changes to TMNA’s automotive operations include:

David Christ, current group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, will replace Hollis as group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. Christ will be responsible for leading all sales, marketing and market representation, plus all guest experience and retention activities for Toyota regional sales offices and distributors. Christ will report to Hollis.

Andrew Gilleland, current vice president of sales operations, Toyota Division, will be promoted to group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. Gilleland will be responsible for all aspects of U.S. Lexus automotive operations, including sales, marketing, customer service and dealer operations. Gilleland will report to Hollis.

These new appointments are effective August 31, 2020.

About Toyota:

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact: Victor Vanov 469.292.1318

David Christ, current group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, will replace Hollis as group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

Andrew Gilleland, current vice president of sales operations, Toyota Division, will be promoted to group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division.

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Colgate-Palmolive Launches hum by Colgate: The New Smart Electric Toothbrush that Guides Users to Brush Better and Get In Sync with Their Smile

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Colgate announced the launch of hum by Colgate, the new smart electric toothbrush that guides consumers to brush better and to build healthier habits without sacrificing fun for functionality. While most people miss 40 percent of their teeth when they brush, hum by Colgate can help consumers achieve 50 percent better brushing efficacy*. The product has smart sensors that make it simple to track the frequency, duration and coverage of a consumer’s unique brushing style, and provide personalized guidance helping people target spots that need extra attention.

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«hum by Colgate was designed with the consumer in mind to create a more accessible smart electric toothbrush to help more people brush better,» said Vice President, Marketing North America Bill van de Graaf. «hum also meets the consumer demand for a lightweight and sleek toothbrush that delivers a powerful clean. For consumers, good habits are key to staying happy and healthy, and they prefer brands that help them build those habits in easy and fun ways.»

hum’s strong connected technology is user-friendly, built to fit into people’s busy lives to help them brush their best. User-friendly technology features include offline brushing that allows the toothbrush to store data for 10 days, so users don’t always have to have their smartphone at the sink with them while they’re brushing, or be logged into the app in order to benefit from a better understanding of their unique brushing habits. In addition, integration with the Apple® Health app saves data for ease of use and makes it easier for consumers to improve their oral health habits as part of their overall health and wellness routine.

«I love how hum by Colgate offers personalized guided brushing programs, so it feels like you have your own dentist coaching you through brushing techniques every morning and night,» said Dr. Lewis Chen, Managing Partner and Dentist. «Colgate is a brand I trust will give my patients healthy, clean smiles every day. Being able to track and adapt your brushing style is an enormous benefit to help achieve better oral hygiene.»

hum by Colgate is also making brushing a little more fun. To reward the users’ brushing routine, they can easily earn smile points on the hum by Colgate® app that can be used to purchase any product in the in-app shop – including hum refill brush heads and offerings from partner brands, to create a full circle wellness experience for consumers. The smile points give users extra encouragement to keep brushing at their best.

hum by Colgate is available as a rechargeable toothbrush starting at (MSRP: $69.99), or a battery-powered option starting at (MSRP: $49.99) and comes in three stylish colors (blue, teal and purple) to brighten the bathroom sink. Now available online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart.com and other select retailers starting September 2020. Visit hum.colgate.com for more information, or #GetHumming on Instagram and Facebook.

About Colgate-Palmolive
About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. With more than 34,000 people and its products sold in over 200 countries and territories, Colgate is known for household names such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, EltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is also recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in saving water, reducing waste, promoting recyclability and improving the oral health of children through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than one billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit https://www.colgatepalmolive.com.

About Dr. Lewis Chen
Dr. Lewis Chen currently practices as a clinician in his offices where he focuses on both preventive and restorative dentistry, which includes cosmetics, implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation. In addition, he serves as an Instructor in Clinical Dental Medicine at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, his alma mater. Dr. Chen is an inducted member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and a recipient of multiple dental excellence awards, most notably, the Appel Scholarship for Most Outstanding Graduate (Columbia University College of Dental Medicine), the New York Academy of Dentistry Exemplary Professional Conduct Award, and the Outstanding General Practitioner Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition to his clinical days, he is the Co-Founder of Beam St. and acts as a Managing Partner for Finesse Dental Partners and Advanced Dental Group.

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Domino’s® to Hire 20,000 New Team Members to Help Busy Stores Feed Hungry Families Nationwide

Corporate and franchise stores have part-time and full-time opportunities available

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, and its franchisees are committed to providing delicious, hot, and safe food to families in local communities across the U.S. To continue providing great customer service, Domino’s corporate and franchise stores are looking to fill more than 20,000 positions, including delivery experts, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers, and assistant managers. In addition, supply chain centers across the U.S. are actively hiring production and warehouse team members, as well as CDL drivers.

Domino’s corporate and franchise stores are looking to fill more than 20,000 positions, including delivery experts, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers, and assistant managers.

«It’s a privilege to be able to feed families across the country and provide them with a small sense of normalcy during this pandemic,» said Tom Curtis, Domino’s executive vice president of operations and support. «The health and safety of the brand’s customers and store team members is our top priority, and because of that, Domino’s is continuing to offer contactless delivery and carryout, as well as Domino’s Carside Delivery^™.»

Domino’s stores across the U.S. have also implemented several cleanliness, sanitization and contactless service precautions based on advice from federal, state, and local health and safety officials. They include wearing masks, the use of a pizza pedestal for contactless pizza deliveries, closing all in-store seating options and increasing the frequency of sanitation of all regularly touched surfaces.

As new stores continue to be built and existing stores remain busy nationwide, the need to find great team members remains a priority for store managers in corporate and franchise stores nationwide. What starts out as a part-time job could also become a career, as more than 95% of Domino’s U.S. franchise owners began their career as part-time team members.

«We realize that these are tough times, and not only do we want to maintain strong service levels, but we also want to provide opportunities to those who have lost their jobs or are facing reduced hours,» Curtis said. «Domino’s stores offer flexible work options, which include part-time and full-time opportunities. If you’re looking for a steady income and want to be a part of a great team, we encourage you to apply.»

To apply or learn more, visit jobs.dominos.com. For more information about what Domino’s is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit biz.dominos.com/web/media/covid-19.

About Domino’s Pizza^®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,100 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $14.3 billion in 2019, with over $7.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $7.3 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.4 billion, with over $1.9 billion in the U.S. and over $1.5 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those developed for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as well as Domino’s Hotspots^®, an ordering platform featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations. In June 2019, through an announced partnership with Nuro, Domino’s furthered its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In late 2019, Domino’s opened the Domino’s Innovation Garage adjacent to its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to fuel continued technology and operational innovation – while also launching its GPS technology, allowing customers to follow the progress of the delivery driver from store to doorstep. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a brand-new way to order contactless carryout nationwide via Domino’s Carside Delivery^™, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.

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New Getty Images research shows that 8 in 10 people expect companies to be consistently committed to inclusivity and diversity in their advertising

Pioneer of visual trend methodology, Getty Images reveals new insights from its second global survey, with over 5,000 consumers across 26 countries and in 13 languages surveyed

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nearly 80% of people globally have said it isn’t enough to have people of various ethnicities, backgrounds, and appearances in advertising but that they expect companies to do a better job at capturing people’s true lifestyles and cultures, according to new research by Getty Images. The findings have been revealed in a second wave of research for Visual GPS, completed in conjunction with global market research firm YouGov.

The Visual GPS Summer Update also reveals that 63% of people prefer to buy brands that are founded by or represent people like themselves. These results hold steady across generations and gender, with only modest differences across global regions.

«Visual GPS shows that amid the COVID-19 pandemic and despite massive changes in people’s lives, the demand for more diversity in visual communications has only increased,» said Dr Rebecca Swift, Global Head of Creative Insights at Getty Images.

The company reports similar findings in its global customer search data:

Searches have increased year over year for ‘diversity’ (up 133%), ‘culture’ (up 115%), ‘real people’ (up 115%) and ‘inclusion’ (up 126%).
From May to June alone customer searches for diverse images increased by 200% and searches for images around unity and equality increased by 500%, trends that are believed to be intensified due to anti-racism protests.

This second wave of Visual GPS findings around representation is the latest effort by Getty Images to address underrepresentation and misrepresentation of different groups in visual communications. The company has spent over a decade working to break down stereotypes and create more authentic content which it has done through commercial imagery collections including Muslimgirl.com, Nosotros, The Disability Collection and Project ShowUs.

Findings around Bias and Discrimination:

62% of people feel they have been discriminated against, with this more common among Gen Z relative to other generations, among women relative to men, and by consumers in the Americas, relative to Europe and APAC.
57% of respondents in North America say they experience discrimination based on the color of their skin, compared to Europe and APAC.
53% of respondents in North America also see discrimination as being based in people making assumptions about their background, more so than any other region.
In Europe, more than half (56%) of people who feel discriminated against feel so because of assumptions being made about their nationality or country of origin.
Of people who feel they have been discriminated against, only 14% say they are well-represented in advertising and 15% in business communications.

To partner the new report, Getty Images has released an Inclusive Visual Search Guide designed to assist brands and businesses in making intentional content choices which drive authentic and inclusive representation in visual communications. To download the guide, please go to http://view.ceros.com/getty-images-services/search-guide-1-1/p/1.

For more information on Visual GPS, visit www.visualGPS.com.

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Honda Drivers Sweep Front Row for the Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a thrilling «Fast Nine» final qualifying shootout for the coveted pole starting position, Marco Andretti edged fellow Honda driver Scott Dixon today by just 0.017 mph for the honor of leading the field to the green flag in next Sunday’s 104^th running of the Indianapolis 500.

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Marco Andretti is congratulated by fellow Honda driver Alexander Rossi after qualifying on the pole for the 104th Indianapolis 500

Takuma Sato completed a front-row lockout for Honda, as the manufacturer swept the front row and claimed 11 of the top-12 starting positions for next weekend’s race. Ryan Hunter-Reay and James Hinchcliffe will start on the second row, fifth and sixth, respectively. The third row also is all Honda, with rookie Alex Palou starting seventh, followed by Graham Rahal and Alexander Rossi.

Four different Honda-powered teams are represented in the top nine, including Andretti Autosport (Andretti, Hunter-Reay, Hinchcliffe and Rossi); Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (Sato and Rahal); Chip Ganassi Racing (Dixon) and Dale Coyne Racing with Team Goh (Palou).

Andretti’s four-lap margin over second fastest Scott Dixon was the third closest in «500» history. Only 2012 (Ryan Briscoe over Honda’s James Hinchcliffe by 0.003 mph) and 1970 (Al Unser over Johnny Rutherford by 0.008 mph) were closer.

On Saturday, Honda drivers and teams also dominated first-round qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In addition to placing eight drivers into the Fast Nine shootout, Honda drivers fill out the fourth row of the starting grid with Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson and Spencer Pigot. Felix Rosenqvist will start in the middle of the fifth row, 14^th; with Zach Veach in the middle of row six and Meyer Shank Racing’s Jack Harvey in the center of the seventh row. Santino Ferrucci will start to the inside of Harvey after qualifying 19^th ; while James Davison rounds out the 15-driver Honda field and will start 27^th.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from practice and qualifying from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

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The 104^th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, August 23, with live television coverage on NBC starting with pre-race festivities at 1 p.m. EDT.

Quotes
Marco Andretti (Andretti Autosport Honda) Pole qualifier, his first Indianapolis 500 pole, 11^th Indy pole for Honda: «For me, I started feeling the wind on Lap 2, which meant it was going to be a long couple of laps! Laps 3 and 4 definitely were sort of sketchy. [On leading the field to the green flag to start next weekend’s Indianapolis 500] It’s the best seat in the house! Clean air is always good here. Speed’s always good here and man, horsepower’s so cool, isn’t it? Makes everything so much easier. Honda did an unbelievable job, and our team rolled off so fast [from the first of practice]. I’m just so excited!»

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Qualified in the middle of the front row, second: «Massive thank you to Honda and HPD, they’ve done a tremendous job. We know they’ve worked very hard for the race as well. I feel like we didn’t leave much on the table, we could’ve also gotten the car a little more neutral, it was pretty ‘understeery’ right from the get-go. But it is what it is, [Fast Nine qualifying] is tough, especially with the wind conditions today. That’s what makes it so exciting, it was extremely close [for the pole] right there at the end and unfortunately, we came up a little bit short. But I’m extremely happy for Marco [Andretti]. He’s a great person and a really good racer. We just have to try to beat them [in the race] next weekend.»

Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Qualified on the outside of the front row, third: «First, big congrats to Marco [Andretti] and Andretti Autosport, they did a fantastic job [winning the pole]. Starting on the front row is a big accomplishment for us. Everyone at Rahal Letterman Lanningan Racing worked hard over the off season to improve our performance here and the results showed today. Honda, great, great work from them, just a tremendous job from them and the team. Now we shift to preparing for the race. We have another practice this afternoon that will be extremely important; also ‘Carb Day’ [final practice on Friday]. We believe we have a strong car in race trim, we’re so already looking forward to the race on Sunday.»

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Indianapolis 500 pole and front-row sweep for Honda: «This has been a great weekend for Honda, and we’re thrilled to have the pole, and an all-Honda front row. Everyone at HPD and our partner teams can take pride in the accomplishments this weekend. We all know that the race is going to be a battle. You’ll see tire degradation and pit strategy and fuel-saving strategy all play out just like it’s played out in years past. That’s why the race will be fascinating and fun to watch. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I don’t do anything to piss off the racing gods so that we can have one of our teams bring it home into Victory Circle next Sunday.»

Indianapolis 500 Starting Lineup

Circuit:	Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval), Indianapolis, IN
2019 Winner:	Simon Pagenaud (Team Penske) 175.794 mph average
Weather:	Mostly sunny, warm, windy, 82 degrees F

104^thIndianapolis 500 Qualifying Results:

Ps.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Avg. Speed	Notes
1.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Herta Autosport	Honda	231.068	Fast Nine final qualifier
2.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	231.051	Fast Nine final qualifier
3.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	230.725	Fast Nine final qualifier

4.	Rinus VeeKay-R	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	230.704	Fast Nine final qualifier
5.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	230.648	Fast Nine final qualifier
4.	James Hinchcliffe	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.870	Fast Nine final qualifier

7.	Alex Palou-R	DCR with Team Goh	Honda	229.676	Fast Nine final qualifier
8.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	229.380	Fast Nine final qualifier
9.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.234	Fast Nine final qualifier

10.	Colton Herta	Andretti Harding Autosport	Honda	230.775
11.	Marcus Ericsson	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.763
12.	Spencer Pigot	RLL with Citrone/Buhl Autosport	Honda	230.539

13.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	230.296
14.	Felix Rosenqvist	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.254
15.	Pato O’Ward-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	230.213

16.	Ed Carpenter	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	230.211
17.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	229.961
18.	Conor Daly	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	229.955

19.	Santino Ferrucci	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	229.924
20.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	229.861
21.	Oliver Askew-R	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	229.760

22.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	229.701
23.	Tony Kanaan	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	229.154
24.	Dalton Kellett-R	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	228.880

25.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.836
26.	Fernando Alonso	Arrow McLaren SP	Chevrolet	228.768
27.	James Davison	DCR with Ware/Byrd/Belardi	Honda	228.747

28.	Helio Castroneves	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.373
29.	Charlie Kimball	A.J. Foyt Enterprises	Chevrolet	227.758
30.	Sage Karam	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	227.099

31.	JR Hildebrand	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	226.341
32.	Max Chilton	Carlin Racing	Chevrolet	225.819
33.	Ben Hanley	Dragon Speed Racing	Chevrolet	220.946

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