MoneyGram Reaches Agreement to Settle Securities Class Action

Minneapolis, MN: MoneyGram International has entered into memoranda of understanding to settle federal securities class and stockholder derivative actions pending in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. The claims arise out of the subprime related losses in 2007 and 2008.

Under terms of the securities class action memorandum of understanding, the plaintiffs agree in principle to settle the claims for an $80 million cash payment, all but $20 million of which will be paid by the Company's insurance coverage.

The derivative claims memorandum of understanding provides for changes to MoneyGram's business, corporate governance and internal controls, some of which have already been implemented in whole or in part in connection with MoneyGram's recent recapitalization. The memoranda of understanding are subject to negotiation and execution of definitive settlement documents containing usual and customary settlement agreement terms, notice to the class and shareholders, and approval of the Court.