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Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego Receives ‘Fray Matias de Cordova 2010′

Tomas — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:27:24 +0000

Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies
deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), is proud to celebrate the presentation of the "Fray Matias de Cordova 2010" award to its founder, Ricardo Salinas, for the promotion of philanthropic action in the state of Chiapas.

The award was presented by Chiapas Governor Juan Sabines Guerrero for "outstanding philanthropic action in the benefit of the most vulnerable communities of the state."

Specifically, Ricardo Salinas was celebrated for programs of Fundacion Azteca, including the Movimiento Azteca awareness and fundraising campaigns, the Vive sin Drogas anti-drug conferences, the Limpiemos Nuestro Mexico cleanup program, the Rompiendo el Silencio program against domestic violence, the Que Viva la Selva Lacandona art contest to bring attention to the tropical rainforests of Chiapas, and most importantly the Sustainable Rural Cities development
program.

"Ricardo has placed his heart in Chiapas and we are grateful," said Governor Sabines. "The alliance of government with socially responsible companies is an alliance that Mexico needs."

During the visit to Chiapas, Governor Sabines and Ricardo Salinas also inaugurated the Esperanza Azteca youth orchestra program in a public school in Tapachula.

"It is gratifying for us at Fundacion Azteca to promote this program," said Ricardo Salinas. "This is human development that makes a difference for society in Chiapas."

The Orquesta Sinfonica Esperanza Azteca is part of "Programa Musical Esperanza Azteca" (PROMESA), a project sponsored by Grupo Salinas and Fundacion Azteca to educate youth in excellence, teamwork and high self-esteem through classical music training and practice.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies TV Azteca (www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

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Ricardo Salinas Breaks Ground for What Will Be the Most Modern Television Studio in Latin America – Mexico City

Tomas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:01:41 +0000

TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, announced today the groundbreaking of the most modern dramatic television studio in Latin America, an event led by Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo Salinas. The celebration was joined by actors, executives, producers and other TV Azteca personnel.

TV Azteca is proud to present today the project of new Azteca Novelas facilities, which will allow the production of improved dramatic series of high quality with increased efficiency that will imply cost savings.

This innovative development includes the creation of seven new studios with a total area of more than 5,700 m(2), the only one of its kind in Latin America. The largest of the studios will be 1,150 m(2) for producing musical events such as the "La Academia" musical reality concerts. The new studios are specifically designed for producing in high definition, with the high production standards of TV Azteca in a design that takes full advantage of every square meter.

Always a step ahead, TV Azteca once again sets the standard for novela production with cutting edge technology.

Company Profile

TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating two national television networks in Mexico, Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. TV Azteca affiliates include Azteca America Network, a new broadcast television network focused on the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic market, and Azteca Web, an Internet company for North American Spanish speakers.

TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are identified in documents sent to securities authorities.

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Ricardo Salinas Receives ‘Good Neighbor Award’ From U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) During Ceremony Held at the Organization of American States Headquarters

Tomas — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:48:17 +0000

"Ricardo Salinas Pliego, chairman and founder of Grupo Salinas, received last night the "Good Neighbor Award" from the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC). The ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Organization of American States. The recognition was presented to Mr. Salinas Pliego for his entrepreneurial spirit on both sides of the border, including the Spanish-language television network Azteca America on the U.S. side, and Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, TV Azteca and Grupo Iusacell on the Mexican side. The USMCOC also recognized Mr. Salinas Pliego for his philanthropic work with Fundacion Azteca America and its support of the Latino community in the United States, as well as the work of Fundacion Azteca in Mexico, and most recently, Fundacion Azteca operations in Peru and Guatemala. "The U.S.-Mexico relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. In fact, this is the most important relationship to both our countries, and we should build on that," said Mr. Salinas Pliego. "There are many success stories that are tied to U.S.-Mexico growth in commerce. Our mandate at the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Congress is to celebrate these successes, such as that of Ricardo Salinas Pliego," said Al Zapanta, president and CEO of the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. In the public sector, the USMCOC recognized Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and her Mexican counterpart Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora. Past recipients of the Good Neighbor Award include Carlos Slim Helu, chairman of Grupo Carso; Lorenzo Zambrano, chairman of Cemex, as well as ambassadors and ministers on both sides, as well as two past Mexican presidents, Ernesto Zedillo and Carlos Salinas de Gortari. About Grupo Salinas Grupo Salinas (http://www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (http://www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies TV Azteca (http://www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (http://www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (http://www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (http://www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (http://www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (http://www.segurosazteca.com.mx), and Grupo Iusacell (http://www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance. About Fundacion Azteca Fundacion Azteca is the organization of Grupo Salinas that promotes corporate, social and ecological responsibility, joining needs with organizations and individuals willing to make commitments to create solutions. For more information, visit http://www.fundacionazteca.com. About Fundacion Azteca America and other international operations Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community residing in the United States. Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. For more information, visit http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org. Outside of Mexico, Fundacion Azteca also operates in Peru (http://www.fundacionaztecadelperu.org) and Guatemala. About the USMCOC USMCOC is a nonprofit bilateral coalition of businessmen established in 1973 to promote trade, investment and joint ventures on both sides of the border, honors public and private sector leaders for their vision and continued commitment to closer commercial relations between Mexico and the United States.
International Press Contact: Daniel McCosh 52 55 1720 0059 dmccosh@gruposalinas.com "

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Mexican billionaire acquires 28% stake in Circuit City Stores – Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who controls a chain of Latin American electronics stores and TV Azteca, owned 47.2 million shares of the bankrupt company as of Nov. 14.

Tomas — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:24:39 +0000

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Interview with TV Azteca’s Ricardo B. Salinas

Tomas — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:18:58 +0000

"In 1993, Ricardo B. Salinas, one of Mexico’s most successful entrepreneurs, bought two national licenses and some run-down broadcasting equipment from the Mexican government. What resulted were Azteca 13 and Azteca 7, two networks that turned the Mexican broadcasting landscape on its head, toppling Televisa’s long-held monopoly in the market. Since then, TV Azteca has exported programming to more than 140 countries around the world, and has also launched Azteca America in the U.S. and the channel Azteca 13 Internacional in various international markets. Salinas serves as the chairman of Grupo Salinas, which, besides owning TV Azteca, has holdings in retail stores, as well as financial, telecommunications and Internet companies. In this exclusive interview with World Screen, Salinas talks about his plans for the future."

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Mexican Business Leader Ricardo B. Salinas of Grupo Salinas Discusses Ideas to Help Small Companies Grow; Mexican South East Hurricane Disaster Heightens Need for Swift Action

Tomas — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:59:10 +0000

"The need for a series of dramatic new programs to drive greater entrepreneurship and spur growth among Mexican companies is even more urgent today given the destruction that Hurricane Wilma caused in Mexico's South East, Mexican Business leader Ricardo B. Salinas said at the Business Summit in Veracruz earlier this week. Mr. Salinas made his remarks the day after Hurricane Wilma destroyed a tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula causing considerable human tragedy and billions of dollars in material damage. "

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