Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. MoneyGram International, Inc. - The U.S. financial company engaged in operations in the international financial markets since 1940. As part of the 2008 Recapitalization, our wholly owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., issued Goldman Sachs $500.0 million of senior secured second lien notes with a 10-year maturity.