Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. On March 7, 2011, MoneyGram entered into a Recapitalization Agreement with THL, as the holder of all of the B Stock, and Goldman Sachs, as the holder of all of the B-1 Stock. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. MoneyGram To 284 thousands of service points has grown global network of MoneyGram agent offices in the 2nd quarter of 2012 due to India, Spain and Africa, thus its growth was 16%.