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 company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Cost. Today, it is most advantageous to the customer service of all the similar services.